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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1888
Page
1
Attorney S O Thacher maintains offices above the National Bank, offering legal services.
The state convention of Republican clubs met at Topeka Kansas the first of its kind in the state. Over 400 delegates gathered in the House of Representatives with Ex-Governor Thomas Osborne chosen president and Col John Brown present. Debates covered free ballot fair count protective tariff and Hancock loyalty with resolutions adopted and officers elected. Next day Topeka Union League banquet and plans for future addresses.
March grand jury discharged. Smyth receives report on election frauds in the Eighth district. Evidence shows professional criminals controlled polls, terrified voters, and bought votes openly in November. Jury notes some minor officials might have faced indictments, urges a thorough examination.
The Kansas City board of trade denounces as false W G Bartle's assertion that Jacob Dold & Sons packing house used diseased and smothered hogs. Dold & Sons provide a detailed rebuttal with affidavits from stock yards inspectors and company officials, sent to Congress via Congressman Warner. Lewis F Martin, cited by Bartle, denies making slanderous statements and clarifies remarks about smothered hogs and grease tank practices.
Mrs. Leo nora M. Barry, organizer of the Knights of Labor, spoke at the International Council of Women session in Washington on March 28. She said organized workers defend women from humiliation and seek reform through law, not revolution or force. The meeting closed with Esther L. Warner on Women as Farmers.
March 23 Wixrizio Kas. The magnificent college building of the Southwest Kansas M E Conference here was dedicated today with imposing ceremonies. Thomas Bowman L D senior bishop of the M E church delivered the dedicatory sermon. Chancellor J A Lippincott of the State University and Chancellor M W Everest of Wichita Garfield University participated with other educators.
Mixneapoliis March 28 The Welch Vilas libel case testimony offered no new facts Judge Welch faced a difficult cross examination aimed at proving malice in the publication Vilas wired Prosecutor Davis offering personal testimony but it was deemed unnecessary
Light variable winds in Kansas with southerly leaning warmth and fair skies. Advises against cold remedies and substitutes, urging discernment in purchases. Mentions conscience and courage, noting a few who avoid deceit, although some seekers still face uncertainty and confusion.
Dr. Norvino Green of Western Union testifies on inter state telegraph costs and monopoly claims, opposing Spooner bill features and proposing safeguards. He cites stock, lines, and liability issues, plus railroad contracts and delay damages. Indiana civil service reform exposed. Postmaster Jones accused of partisan removals. Washington county Texas election irregularities also discussed with witnesses.
Car factions on the Burlington Railroad take independent action as engineers and firemen refuse to move Burlington cars. A boycott is pledged, with mass meetings and road-wide support, signaling possible wider escalations and potential resignations of Chief Arthur amid ongoing labor dispute.
The Cincinnati Price Current reports delayed pork packing figures for the western states for the year ending March 1. It projects about 13 percent higher hog supply than last year, with West totals at 357 million pounds of meats and pork versus 344 million a year ago and a fall in pork stocks from 58 to 47 million pounds.
On March 28 Wasurxeron the funeral ceremonies for the late Chief Justice Waite were held in the house of representatives. At 2 o clock the remains were placed on a special train bound for Toledo. A news item adds that Buffalo Bill plans to write a book portraying the Indian as he is in the real wild west.
Succession in Zanzibar passes to Seyid Kialif. Patrick Daly shot dead in Chicago brawl by H W Thomas. A 15 year old girl in New York involved with Chinese laundryman Ou Long. Freight passenger collision in Chicago injures dozen. Alabama rivers rise forcing relocations. 12 year old son of John Deitz kills his father’s killer. Arkansas streams swollen, milling property damaged. First season game KUossy City beatons Armourdale next Sunday. Upper Missouri flood delayed by ice. Typhoid pneumonia blamed for Mount Holly deaths. Mississippi governor calls immigration convention in Jackson May 24. Ridley Thomas Marshall arrested for murder. Locomotive boiler explosion at North Manchester kills engineer and fireman. Turkish women mob minister of finance over pension arrears. a woman killed. Advertisement urges Stamone Liver Regulator for children’s ailments.
New York and other markets report mixed activity with Bond and Sterling exchange quiet. Livestock futures show receipts and shipments rising, with steady to strong grain and dairy figures across Chicago St Louis and Kansas City markets.
A Danasccs Georgia resident reports four years of catarrh relief after using Botanic Blood Balm. He states his general health greatly improved and plans to avoid bed weather to finish recovery. The note is dated June 29 1887. Carlyle's house and a Carlyle bookcase sale are also mentioned.
Levi Horner and N B Bartlett with A Woe Gdebо Walon and Oliver Rutter Wm Draper announce services as physicians and surgeons. Office at 21 Mass Street, telephone 149. Residence at 1ws Maas. Office corner of Rhode Island and Berkeley streets with new calls to any city area and psychometric outings offered.
Paratga Fra May 31 1887 reports Kansas preparing a standing army of three to four thousand men within weeks. A sanitarium at Newton is planned with brick three stories, site purchased. A Wichita to Valley Center motor line fourteen miles long has been completed.
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