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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1883
Page
6
The Archbishop of Quebec issues a mandate disallowing any connection of his flock with secret societies including labor unions, urging clergy and laity to avoid such affiliations and stressing loyalty to the church.
A famine is said to prevail in the Kurdish districts of Asia Minor with grain selling at six times its usual price. It is estimated that the San Francisco Knights Templar will spend $100,000 in decorations and preparations for the Triennial Conclave to be held in that city.
Two sloops and a schooner arrive at Guaymas with disappointed and disgusted prospectors. They describe the country as the roughest and hottest ever traveled, with scarce water and accuse the venture of being a fraud.
As tornadoes sweep the United States, France endures extreme heat in Paris. Reported cases include a merchant who, with his wife, leaped into a fountain basin in the Palais Royal Gardens amid a spree of unusual behavior.
B J McGrany the contractor who built the Pittsburg and Erie Railway in 1879 sues the railroad company at Pittsburg for 518000 claiming it is due for construction work. Officials say they hold his receipt in full and the company plans a cross suit for 25000000 damages over later discovered imperfections.
In New Orleans the City Attorney filed a devolutive appeal in the Myra Clark Gaines case with sureties Mayor Behon and Alderman Booth. The appeal was granted and approved. Gaines will again go to the U S Supreme Court. Mrs Gaines recently won a judgment against the city for about $2 000 000.
Commodore Walker says officers awaiting orders could receive leave to join the Chinese navy if hostilities between France and China begin. Reports indicate several applications have already been filed for positions in China’s service.
An order by the Postmaster General revokes a contract for Money Order Office work after days passed since award. A Philadelphia firm won with a bid lower than the Public Printer. The Public Printer says his bid was too high and corrected it after award. The successful bidder plans legal action to enforce the contract.
Judges McCrary Treat and Love delivered an important St Louis opinion on the Washburn Moon barbed wire case. The court voided the reissued patents as obtained by false representations, likely transferring monopoly rights to the public though farmers face a uncertain benefit due to manufacturers habit of price maintenance.
Iris notes farmers in Ireland face a labor drain as skilled farm laborers flee to the United States. Local boards restrict funds for clothes or passage under emigration rules, aiding only workhouse inmates or those on relief. Remaining laborers hurry to earn money for steerage fares, hoping to chase passage money.
The World’s Doings reports the Ohio Greenback State Convention met in Columbus and named a full state ticket headed by Governor candidate Charles Jenkins and Lieutenant Governor W. William Baker. The platform denounces major parties, calls for abolishing the national bank system, railroad rate cuts, postal telegraph reform, and reclaiming public lands from corporations.
Wicarta notes 450 pupils at the Methodist Sunday School. A Kansas Countian, Mrs. Harry Lee, found dead in a Fairmount well after months of illness. speculation of self destruction amid mental distress. Governor courted for Fourth of July speeches. Topeka storm brings damage and fear. Walton Baptist Church dedication. rail and railroad notes.
Prrrspunca Pa June 14 Nicholas L Dukes who killed Captain A C Nutt cashier of state treasury at Uniontown on December 24 last was shot and instantly killed Wednesday evening at Uniontown by James Nutt a nineteen year old son of the deceased. Nutt surrendered to the sheriff and was committed to jail.
Cincinnati June 14 reports the Columbus arrest of William Dicely colored man charged with the Gibbons family murder in Ashland Kentucky on December 24 1881. Fannie and Robbie Gibbons and Emma Carico were found dead in a burned house after outrages on the girls. Three men George Ellis William Neal and Ellis Craft await governors decision on execution. Dicely testimony and bracelet ring findings cited. Dabney Jones and Reuben Kendall implicated. mixed local reactions and disbelief noted in Ashland and nearby towns.
Washington reports the Star route jury returned a not guilty verdict after six months of trial. The court discharged the jury as Justice Brent praised their duty though informally noted votes showed mixed acquittal and conviction. Brings to light juror opinions and impending indictments of Kellogg and Brady.
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