10 Apr 1886
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1886
Page
1
Fragmentary timetable notes indicate 4:50 p m and early morning trains at the main station. Mentions include a manager, ticket agent, and the phrase trains station south, with incomplete references to south stations and the Illinois Road likely.
Deadly confrontation near Brentway East St Louis follows deputies firing on a 300 strong striker crowd at the Capitol Bridge. Several killed and wounded as chase and rioting spread. militia ordered and guards placed at crossings.
The general executive board ordered the Knights of Labor out of coal mines supplying the Missouri Pacific to aid the strike. One member warned that if needed, all mines in Illinois and Missouri could be stopped. Wabash Railway imported workers from Moberly to replace strikers in North St. Louis yards and business resumed.
G F Haight of Westheld Chautsugqua Co NY writes on May 7 1885 of a six year battle with dyspepsia and severe constipation. After six boxes of Brandreth's Pills he recovered. Also notes Clara Clendenning saved from a dangerous cold by Dr Bull's Cough Syrup priced at 25 cents.
The Kansas supreme court rules on Fletcher v Santa Fe, holding that a railroad may extend operations beyond its charter and that auxiliary powers may be conferred by law. It upholds that the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe can accept Sonora railroad stock and guarantee its bonds, and sets standards for injunctive relief and notice, outlining the role of temporary injunctions in large pecuniary suits. The decision covers leasing powers, cross border extensions, and due process in injunctions.
In Washington the Forty-Ninth Congress Senate debated several measures. Ingalls proposed a board to arbitrate between railroads and employees. Conger pressed for free meteorological reports by mail. Frye urged against a joint commission with Great Britain on fishing rights, arguing the U.S. should not concede to Canada and that the treaty terms have not benefited the United States. He warned Bayard against diplomatic traps and urged independent American fisheries, led by George Breel.
Discussion in Congress covers commercial rights in Canadian ports and possible retaliatory measures. Washington Territory suffrage debate centers on voting rights for women. Eustice amendment rejected. House considers railroad settlement and Ireland self-government resolutions. various telegraphic brief items follow.
The fragment recalls Hon James Brooks ready to deliver his maiden speech in the House of Commons. In a curious moment he claimed to see a hallucination showing he stood before that assembly, while Maude Stosrt is briefly noted as unfortunate.
Market notes show grain and commodity prices with corn oats butter apples and poultry values. Includes April dating and assorted bids like No 2 bard and No 3 corn, with flour rates and hay prices, plus dairy and animal product mentions.
Livestock market update shows strong demand with cattle and hogs. varied receipts for cattle at mixed quality levels from common to good, with prices around 1 higher for select lots. Hogs show active trade from good to choice and medium, with price ranges near 400 to 420 and typical shipments.
Fragmentary OCR lists prices and items including corn, barley, butter, lard, and whisky with assorted percentages and figures. Mentions dairy and provisions market shifts, with unclear dates and places. Strong entities include St Louis and dairy, corn, barley, whisky, butter, lard, and provisions.
St Louis live stock market receipts show cattle 600 with shipments. hogs around 2000 with 9000 shipments. Cattle and hog prices listed with steers around 64.00 and cows/heifers near 9.56. butchers selections at 4.00. mixed packing near 4.02 to 4.14. Market opened strong and remained active and firm with a very strong variation in prices. Sheep around 600 with no sales. market varied strong at 0.50 to 6.00.
A fragmented Chicago market note lists flour and rye flour prices, wheat sales, and bidding activity with references to Wisconsin and spring terms. The text mentions April 2 closing figures, bales, and various price points amid a quiet market.
The Drovers Journal notes cattle shipments around 1 800 with 47 000 cattle traded and prices steady to higher for medium weight stockers and too cows. Hog receipts about 21 000 with 600 shipments to 1 500 and hog prices stronger by about 15 cents.
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