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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1883
Page
6
It is estimated that about $4,000,000 will be kept out of the tobacco trade by Congress not approving the funds to pay rebate claims under the tax reduction.
City residents feared a blast as a gas ignition in a sewer caused a loud explosion. Investigators concluded the incident resulted from the gas ignition rather than an explosive device. No injuries reported.
Secretary Teller stated there is nothing in the President's late order extending Zuni Indian Reservation boundaries that could support the opinion held by friends of Senator Logan. They claim the order was aimed at Senator Logan via his son in law, Paymaster Tucker.
Ex Senator Kellogg faces indictment in Washington City causing his brother in law to manage a Louisiana sugar plantation during a busy season. He died in his bed the next morning leaving the estate to his sister. Kellogg remained in Washington unable to travel.
The Williams Iowa postmaster, facing a $700 defalcation, shot himself after a Special Agent appeared to audit the office accounts. The incident occurred as the agent presented his card and Brown drew a gun to take his life. The government avoids further expense through the drastic act.
Hon William D Kelley underwent a serious surgical procedure in Philadelphia after a year long cheek tumor caused intense pain. Dr Morton and Dr Agnew operated by an external cheek incision to remove the growth, the patient remained prostrate but the surgeons expect no further trouble.
Governor Butler writes to Secretary Folger urging measures to prevent landing of so called assisted emigrants in Massachusetts as they would become state charges. Secretary notes emigration matter referred to State Department. Supreme Court case on railroad fares highlights limits on state power to regulate rates without charter constraints.
The note details results from Michigan constitutional canvass for Supreme Court judges and state university regents, with Champlin and Blair leading. It also reports a New York World sale to Joseph Pulitizer for about 400000, Dakota indictments, Pennsylvania anti-explosive device bill, Colorado lieut governor smallpox, Irish and New Jersey legal cases, a railroad wreck near Norfolk, stamp redemptions, and various other 19th century civic and legal items.
PAYMASTER Wasson, a U S army officer, confessed the $15,000 robbery claim on the Southern Pacific near Fort Worth was a fraud to cover government shortfalls and will be tried by Court Martial after turning over funds to Chief Paymaster Terrell. Other notes include Judge Van Wagoner denouncing dueling, Texas sheep shearing, fencing of public lands, and corrections to postmaster compensation. Reports also recount a severe Lehigh Valley hurricane, a fatal mill fire in Vermontville, and a Dublin murder trial verdict with a looming June hangings.
Reports detail a deadly cyclone that demolished Oronogo Mo injuring about thirty five and killing George and Sadie Goodwin and a son. Macon Mo sees multiple deaths and numerous injuries as property loss mounts.
A Sunday cyclone swept from Wyandotte County into Missouri, causing extensive destruction. Homes collapsed, several deaths occurred including Mrs Reed, and property damage exceeded $250,000 in Kansas City with over 200 buildings ruined or damaged.
The bishop famed for mental lapses hung a return placard on his door and, misreading his own identity, waited outside until the hour. Also discussed: Ontario losing 100,000 people in four years, 70,000 to the U.S., and the Khedive of Egypt surrendering 15,000 yearly to indemnity claims while still receiving large civil lists.
A lightning strike during a severe storm ignited a massive blaze at Standard Oil’s Communipaw works near Jersey City. About 500,000 gallons of oil burned, destroying eleven tanks two brick stores six barges and multiple buildings. Six workers were missing feared dead. Loss estimated at 1,500,000 with some coverage by insurance.
May 11 report from the Agricultural Department notes spring and winter wheat losses due to frosts and a backward season. It cites state-by-state declines, with California up fifteen points and Oregon up seventeen, while overall winter wheat shows a 77 million bushel drop and a broad acreage reduction.
President Arthur approved twenty two civil service rules covering open competitive exams for classified departments customs and postal service. Examinations test penmanship arithmetic English grammar and geography with 65 percent proficiency needed. Age limits apply except veterans. probationary six month term. promotion exams omitted.
A morning blaze at a three story brick building near Clark and East Eighteenth streets in Chicago killed two young brothers aged three and two. The mother, left alone with her two children, returned to scenes of smoke and tragedy as firefighters rescued an elderly blind man. Authorities suspect the boys may have found matches and started the fire.
Fire at Matthew Larkin Jr property in KiasTon New York Meadow and Chambers streets destroys several buildings. Moses Rosenburg and his wife and four stepchildren were asleep on the upper floors. The wife and two children escaped. the father reportedly refused to rescue the others and leaped to safety as Rosa aged fourteen and David aged four perished in the flames. Adjacent store and apartments damaged. Firemen arrived after flames were well under way.
Fragmentary report notes heavy rains likely to benefit hay and wheat crops. details on location and extent are unclear due to damaged OCR. Local growers expect potential yield gains though specifics are uncertain.
The Massachusetts Senate passed a measure to pay one dollar per ton as a bounty for beets grown for sugar production.
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