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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1887

Page

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Navy Bill Debate Dominates Senate Action in Forty-Ninth Congress

In Washington on February 15 the Senate debated the bill to increase the naval establishment with Senator Hale's knot-speed amendment and related remarks. The Eads Tehauntepec project faced scrutiny, with amendments on stock and funding, while the House pursued pension matters and committee rules as proceedings adjourned amid committee reports and diplomatic appropriation debates.

Senate Wasursoron D. C Hoar Committee On Privileges and Elections Washington County Texas United States District Attorney Western District of United States Mitchell Oregon Thurman Pacific Railroad Cajon Or Central Pacific Company Cameron Yeas Butler Legislative Assembly of Washington Territory Hale van Wyck Naval Department Ife Treasury Nebraska Morgan Mexico Eads Congives Merican Y Congress West Rene Tehauntepec Spe Eial Nicarsegan Echeme Edmunds Senator West HOUSE Henderson Mary Logan Committee On Rules Willis Hammond Georgia Irons Louisiana Committee On Commerce Inois Blount Burns Missouri Liberia Cairo Department of State McCreary Kentucky Tokio Japan Bangkok Siam Messia Cobb van Eaton Payson

Not Guilty Verdict in Hotel Murder Trial

Menapasis Tenn Feb 11 The jury in the case of L Russell Godwin on trial for the murder of Tom Dalton in the rotunda of the Peabody hotel December 6 returned a verdict this afternoon of notice The case has been on trial for twenty three days.

Menapasis Tenn L. Russell Godwin Tom Dalton Peabody Hotel

Training of Dogs and Methods for Puppy Education

A detailed piece on training hunting dogs describes early socialization, affection before obedience, and patience as core methods. It notes six week to two month training milestones, and recommends gentle controls, rewards, and gradual exposure to hunting works, with emphasis on humane restraint and avoiding harsh punishment.

Missouri Legislature and Kentucky Lawlessne sweep

Missouri lower house defeated a bill to establish an efficient state militia and its maintenance while the senate failed to pass a ban on railroad passes for state officials. The house also approved a joint resolution to submit prohibition to a state vote. In Louisville, Rowan county faces indictments for a planned murder of Judge Cole, Col. Young, and Allie W. Young amid a hired gang plot. In Curacao rumors grow of Wabash road pay disputes and layoffs, with clerks unpaid and switchmen threatening a strike pending paychecks.

Missouri Sr. Lous Senate Kentucky Louisville Rowan County Henry S. Logan Morgan McClurg Lon Rayburn A. E. Cole Col. ZT. Young Allie W. Young Rowan James A. Harris Pendlum Henry Logan Harris Henry Logan Curcaco Wabash Road Decatur Illinois

Desperate Merchant Ends Life After Rejected Proposal

In San Antonio on February 15 Newton Den son, a prominent merchant of Denine Atescosa county, pursued a wealthy young woman who refused him. He locked himself in his store and shot himself, dying from the gunshot wound after his relentless pursuit.

San Amonio Newton Denson Denine Atescosa County

Manning Resigns as Secretary of the Treasury

Washington notes reveal public letters between President Cleveland and Secretary Manning announcing Manning's resignation for family reasons. Cleveland thanks Manning for his service and asks him to stay until April while a successor is named, effective April 1 at the earliest after congressional adjournment.

Manning Washington Cleveland Congress

Eureka County Bond Propositions Carry in Kansas

Eureka Kansas Feb 14 joint county bond plan passes with $10,000 to St Louis Fredonia and Denver and $46,000 to St Louis Newton and Denver. Celebration with bonfires cannons and real estate transfers noted. Proposals backed by Alton and Rock Island seen to ensure city future. real estate agents prosper.

Eurexa Kas St. Louis Fredonia Denver Newton Alton Rock Island

Baseball May Decide Missouri Championship Series

Kansas City report says Secretary Menges received a proposal from President Von Derahe of the St. Louis Browns to stage a series of April games for the Missouri championship. A separate item notes Hammick's mill on the Charleston river was swept away by a flood near Timea Macon with high water and expected further losses.

Kansas City Menges von Derahe St. Louis Browns Missouri Macon Hammick Charleston River

Bridge work begins on Arkansas river rail line

In Hutcarmeon Kansas on February 15 the Rock Island bridge over the Arkansas River started construction and workers began laying the track for a street car line at the same time.

Hutcarmeon Kan Rock Island Arkansas River

Water Works Bonds Voted For 30000 Here

February 15 water works bonds totaling $30,000 were approved in this locale, with officials noting project funding and future improvements. Ken will oversee administration as Sroceroz joins as project liaison.

Sroceroz Ken

Assassination shocks Helena area as elder physician slain

Dr E B Way a 70 year old man was killed at his home near Helena Montana last Friday night. Other items note a looming Itali Abyssinian war a rise in socialist unrest in Omaha fortifications at Cadiz a German manifesto decision a Chicago detective dead and various accidents and political moves across the country.

E. B. Way Helena Mont Omaha

Market Reports from New York and Midwest Grain and Livestock

Market roundups from New York Money and Kansas City grain show mixed quotes for currencies and commodities. Reports cover excitable stock activity, oil and paper markets, live stock receipts in Kansas City, and grain bids for corn, wheat, oats, and rye with steady to weak tone across regions.

Kaneas Urry Carri Etockera Haasteceipta

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