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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1888
Page
1
Rumors swirl over possible future appointments involving a Minnesota senator as sources hint at top posts being considered. While no official word has emerged, political observers weigh potential nominees, timelines, and implications for state and federal leadership dynamics.
In Indianapolis a flotilla of cabinet rumors swirls around General Harrison. Col. Bridgeland states Frye of Maine could be secretary of the navy, Blaine may head abroad, and Indiana may gain a cabinet seat, with Huston lauded after a campaign rally and ratification gathering.
Detroit November meeting marks the sixteenth annual congress of the Association for the Advancement of Women. Over 250 of 500 members attend as Mrs Howe welcomes delegates with remarks from Mayor Pridgeon and Senator Palmer.
General Mahone charges Democratic officers marked up majorities and threw out 700 Republican votes in Virginia counties including Richmond. He asserts he can prove the fraud and names are produced in affidavits as evidence of ballot suppression.
The National Board of Trade gathers at the Grand Pracific hotel in Chicago for two more days of talks. Fredrick Fraley of Philadelphia is re elected president, with a long slate of vice presidents chosen. A push for a national mechanical trade school and a six year presidential term prompts debate as routine business proceeds and plans for future discussion are set.
Torexa November 14 The official results from all counties except fifteen show Kansas with 62 000 votes for the Republican ticket and Iowa at 40 000 Governor notes the gain amid incomplete counts.
Indianapolis session of the Knights of Labor features debates over Powderly's leadership and possible successor W. T. Lewis of Pittsburgh, with barbed criticism from anti-Powderly factions. Barry petitions for a hearing while reforms and constitutional amendments are considered amid calls to curb contract labor and sweating in clothing trades.
The Northwestern Miller notes mills ran strong that week and partially offset a shorter shutdown period. The report mentions output recovery and upbeat activity in Mouynearotis with attention to local mill operations and production levels.
Out-of-town visitors praised President-elect Harrison as he sorted through campaign relics. A Kansas sender offered a fat buffalo for the feast and a Buffalo Jouss quip mocked the roasted Buffalo nominee. A damage suit against U S Marshal Hawkins seeks 10000. Posey plans to contest Barrett’s win amid alleged fraud in Pe County Catholic monastery area.
John Vankorff 45, engineer at Steam Gauge and Lantern works, was arrested by Chief Detective Hayden and Assistant Superintendent McCormick on suspicion of setting Friday night’s fire that killed many. A Rochester resident for eight years, he has a history of fires and theft allegations, though he denies the charge.
Work Department in Waserleton D C reports weather for twenty four hours starting 7 a m Thursday November 15. Indicates threatening weather with light rain or snow and colder northerly to eastern winds for Kansas.
Washington November 14 The second day's session of the missionary council of the Protestant Episcopal church opened at Epiphany church Bishop Whipple presiding The American Church Building Fund commission reports many churches aided forty seven loan requests answered this year with average loans of about $1000 The board of managers report recommends appointing a colored representative while Rev Mr Thompson and Rev Mr Moore spoke on missions Moore a full blooded Negro from Cape Palmers district Africa
Two Agricultural Conventions in Topeka Kansas convened with delegates from every state. The Grange memorialized Grand Master Darden of Mississippi, recently deceased, and James Draper of Massachusetts was elected acting grand master. The National Farmers' Congress also met, with almost all states represented as President Knobb read the annual address.
Washington November 14. Before the military court of inquiry in the aqueduct tunnel scandal, bricklayer Frank Thompson testified that incompetent men were employed and work completed under a conspiracy to deceive the government, detailing alleged deception surrounding the project.
The United States Supreme Court, via Chief Justice Fuller, issued an opinion affecting holders of life insurance. It concerns Hume of the District of Columbia who died in 1881 insolvent but left $35,000 in policies payable to the widow or children. Administrators and others pursued claims under the policies.
Dr. Neal Mitchell reports 34 new yellow fever cases in Jacksonville on November 14, including 12 white patients. With total cases rising to 4,069 and total deaths at 983, the report notes the ongoing impact of the Harry Miser outbreak.
At a meeting in Prrinistine Kas on November 14 miners of the Pittsburg district discussed actions to remove debris. Officials vowed a thorough investigation into the disaster and its causes.
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