19 Jul 1894
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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1894
Page
1
Mass meeting votes to end the strike with all miners urged to return to work wherever possible. Many workers face victimization and may be forced to relocate to other camps as talks proceed. Sacramento reports a railroad mediation move, with general superintendent and committee seeking to reconcile sleeper workers and strikers.
A collection of short items from Lawrence and nearby towns notes various events. Habits include a planned convention in Lawrence next Saturday, mail carrier Wilders' cart issue, hay market activity, and a young couples camping trip at Cady's Grove. Also listed are marriage licenses, public notices, travels, a new bridge opening, a fatal accident in Emporia, and social events including a W C T U lawn gathering at Mrs. Hogan's home.
A splashed collection of vignettes from Lawrence society notes a Kansas City man visiting Baldwin, gossip circulating about engagements and divorces, single bachelors on Massachusetts street, a popular pastime among east bottoms kings, and the University’s Freshman rush. Also mentioned are a pretty Bast Side girl with many beaux, Dolly Graeber lessons, a music record labeled The Life of Love is but a Day, and a council mane who sought to cut the librarian’s salary, a plan that stalled in state culture.
A string of quirky, slang filled vignettes from Lawrence highlighting circus chatter and odd remarks. A farmer sells hogs in heat, a lime kiln club plans heavy beer, a golfer eyed a city council move, and residents riff on local quirks.
The Topeka sewer case jury returned a verdict against the city for 73513.91 after more than four days out. The sum splits between the bank and contractors Decker Mullins Berry with 1747876.30 and 645726.30 noted for the bank. Attorneys and officials weigh reaction with plans to appeal and the case previously tried thrice in Lawrence.
Police report three youths Speedy Stenman Frank White and Clarence McDowell aged 16 to 17 arrested near the Santa Fe depot after a Topeka store robbery. They carried old traps but no stolen goods. Captured en route to Tecumseh they gave false names and are described as frequent offenders in Topeka. Also, three National Guardsmen Beasley Damier Cutler were dishonorably dismissed for six months’ absence and failing to report.
War between Enid Round Pond and Rock Island railway grows worse as dynamite bombs wreck bridges and tracks. A secret organization pays gangs to destroy property and threaten lives, with attacks on guards and County Attorney Asher. Troops and deputies struggle to restore order in Cherokee strip regions July 15 in Gutanir Oklahoma.
Acting Governor Lowe of Oklahoma proclaims a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of anyone burning or attempting to burn Rock Island and Pacific railway bridges trestles crossings buildings cars or other property within the territory. Citizens are urged to aid by providing information to authorities.
In Baycott Kansas farmers form a boycott against the Memphis railroad after deputy marshals were sent to guard property. Democrats from Exports district nominate Thomas J. O’Neal of Osage City for Congress as campaign moves unfold.
An east bound Northern Pacific train, first in sixteen days, was wrecked by a dynamite cartridge two miles east of Missouri Mont. The explosion shattered the pilot, right cylinder and piston rod, and broke cab and mail car windows. The crash endangered eight passenger cars carrying troops and travelers. Strikers denounce the outrage amid fallout over the return to work of engineers and conductors. A trestle near here and another on the Cour d Alene branch were burned last night. Flowers for Breckinridge as Donerall crowds cheer. Owens accuses Breckinridge of river appropriation in Kentucky race.
Senator George introduces a joint resolution to amend the constitution establishing an eight hour feral day for manual labor. The proposal limits workers in mining manufacturing public works and transportation to forty eight hours per week except in emergencies. It protects volunteers and lawful workers from unlawful hindrance.
Cuscano Illinois opened September wheat at 51/2 cents and closed at 56 1/2 cents. August corn opened at 43 4/5 and closed 43 1/2. Live Stock Market Kansas City reported hogs 10 cents lower with steady cattle.
The Hatsas City markets show varied grain quotes with multiple corn and white oats prices listed alongside cattle and hog figures. Live stock receipts include steers cows and hogs, with hogs up about 19 cents, top quotes near 3.40 per 100 pounds, and sheep shipments absent while horses are light and of inferior quality, keeping the market quiet.
Market notes list turnips at 30 cents per bushel cabbage at 40 cents per dozen peas at 7 cents per bushel blackberries at 1 75 per crate with small produce items quoted in regional units.
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