25 Feb 1886
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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1886
Page
1
The article muses on long sea passages and rail travel costs, noting class differences in European trains and offering travel tips. It discusses writers and composers, then moves to local music happenings and notices, ending with a long Douglas County Mills advertisement praising local industry and homegrown products.
The state executive committee met in Topeka to discuss calling a State Secretary. Major Whittle’s Topeka work is described as unusually successful. Mr and Mrs Patterson are expected tomorrow for ongoing relief efforts. Penitentiary wardens report youth arrest patterns and urge continued Y M C A effort for future security of free institutions.
February 20 Cincinnati reports reveal Senate committee hearings on the October Hamilton County election. A forged book and tally sheet from Fourth Ward are examined, with debate over custody for explanation. Photographic evidence and a tentative read of documents loom as investigators proceed amid shifting political figures. A Wyoming section notes Vice President Sinita’s Topeka trip and Union Pacific reduction plans impacting passenger travel.
The Broadway railroad matter investigation closed today and adjourned until Tuesday. Post reports a circulating story that Mr. Conkling possesses information implicating many high political figures and state senators of 1583 in pressuring passage of the general street railroad bill. It notes members who defeated Conkling as U S senator were in the bill coalition and that he remembers the treatment.
Supreme court Judge Clark granted an injunction to stop the removal of the body of J. W. Pierce of Texas and J. P. Weaver of Indiana. The two were linked to a December Georgia Pacific road accident. Pierce or Weaver was reportedly worth $200000.
The jury found John J. Aufilemorte guilty of embezzling 25 040 dollars from the sui treasury of the city. The court was urged to show mercy. A Akron report notes nine relatives infected by trichinosis from raw pork with a likely fatal outcome.
Nashville Feb 20 William S Bailey printer 80 years old leading infidel and publisher of the Liberal died today. He was well known throughout the north Gough's Remains Worcester Mass Feb 20 Remains of John B Gough reached here at 1 05 p m today The funeral probably will take place from the late home of the deceased Wednesday
Halifax report of February 20 notes unusually high tides damaging dykes across Digby Annapolis and Kings counties. Many areas report dyke breaches and flooding risks increasing as the sea overruns low-lying fields and roads. Local authorities monitor conditions and warn residents to stay away from weakened flood defenses.
The German Nautical Union reports no downturn in Germanys shipping trade for 1985. Rennix notes the year showed stable activity and mood with no significant decline in seaborne commerce despite broader economic concerns.
Mount Pressaxt Pa February session of the board of conciliation met with Coke Company representatives Frick Schoonmaker McClure Co Cheson and others. Wages and conditions were discussed with governors posting notices at works. Strikes threaten if terms not agreed by Monday.
The habeas corpus case of D A Palton county clerk of Hamilton county was found in contempt by the house of representatives. Ruling reserved on release until Monday. Funeral of John G Thompson held this afternoon under his order auspices with Jackson chi and Ohio league in attendance. U S barracks band played under war department direction. Both houses adopted resolutions of respect and adjourned to Tuesday.
A tidal wave struck St Jonx New Brunswick on February 20 flooding wharves from one to four feet. Water flooded floors of stores and homes on the lower level of the city causing extensive damage as a southwest gale continued and tides were expected to rise further tonight.
An incomplete item notes February 20 where a Jerico Mayan stall stood near the Bottom. It refers to sacks of cotton seed and a short distance below a location, with insured property and a Smith oil mill involved, but many details are garbled.
Corroswoon township approved 240,000 in bonds for the Chicago Emporis Southwestern railroad by a majority of 340. The February 20 vote reflected local support for rail expansion and funding.
Widespread travel disruptions and rapid quarantines followed a February smallpox alert in Dallas Fort Worth. Reports say no cases in Dallas since December from earlier imports, while authorities burned the pest house for $300 and dispatched guards and drivers along outgoing trains to limit spread.
In Chicago on February 20, trunk line freight increases for dressed beef trigger an anticipated legal challenge. Phil Armour says the rise is an unjust discrimination and will be contested in court alongside other beef industry concerns. Nearby, in Baxcor Maine, a 74 year old Frepelian Martin killed his wife with an ax after a dispute, then killed himself.
In Sedalia Missouri on February 20 the A U W lodge held a grand reception for J J Upchurch founder of the order now living in Stevville Missouri. The event honored his role in the order's beginnings with many past leaders present at Park hotel. Also noted Louisville report says Mr Watersons condition improves with stable vital signs and no relapse as recovery advances. The passage of the pharmacy bill is attributed to Chancellor Lippincott whose personal effort led to its approval defeating prior pessimism.
Pierson Bros announce they have arranged with all city grocers to handle their flour brands. The former retail departments at the till are abolished to cut costs and improve service. The firm pledges continued high standards and mutual advantage for all parties involved.
An advertising notice touts Bucklen's Amica Salve as the best remedy for cuts burns ulcers salt rheums fever sores chaps and corns with a promise of complete satisfaction or money back. It sells for 25 cents per box and is carried by a barber in town.
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