Kansas Railroads Timetable and Express Services Report
August 1 1585 schedule for Soldiers Kansas Railroad trains to arrive and depart Ottawa, Topeka, Denver, and connections on No 1 and No 2 lines. Details include express services to Atlantic Express New York, Topeka Express, and mail routes with routes to Denver and Mexico. Key agents listed: W F Ware, K Tallon, B Hynes, and water station agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giaymss Express
Topeka Exprean
Denver
Uipulnie de Mexico
Culuedo
W. Swern
WF. Ware
K. Tallon
Kansas Railhoad
Gudater Sundar
Ss Foliona
Uttaws
Etatinne
Strike and Labor Threats Across Rail Lines and Knights of Labor Circular
Reports from Cotnaco to Havers detail widespread labor unrest in April 1887. Switchmen threaten a strike at Lake Shore yards over eight firings, while a Knights of Labor circular urges financial aid for strikers. Committees in Washington plan subpoenas for Gould Powderly and McDowell, with tours to St Louis and Texas to study Western strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotnaco
Lake Shore
Washineton
Select Committee
Stewart
Vermont
Gould
Hopkins
Powderly
McDowell
Messrs. Powderly and McDowell
Jay Gould
A. L. Hopkins
St. Louis
Atelison
Fort Worth
Texas
4 Critical Stage. City rail line dispute heats up
Philadelphia directors debated a demand from the arbitration committee of the car drivers and conductors assembly Knights of Labor to discharge Ward en HT Janney the road superintendent for alleged disloyalty. The board refused, saying Janney is a faithful employee and cannot be discharged. The session followed talks on possible line tieing up if not complied with. In separate items, New York governors signed a twelve hour work bill for streetcar crews in New York and Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illnois Knights
Rock Isnasp
Mls
Robert Bennett
Illinois
Knights of Labor
Ilinois
Jay Gould
Southwestern
General Executive Board
Gould
Moxie
Bexxerr
J.P. Frencn
Sec
Philadelphia
Fifth and Sixth Street Passenger Railway Company
Janney
Cyclone toll rises with sixty seven dead in St Cloud area
Breaks of the cyclone bury four more victims while sixty are injured by molten metal at an Iron Works. A farmer crushed by a falling tree, and an elderly couple cremated in Pennsylvania fire. Revisions raise St Cloud deaths to sixty seven as relief work continues and homes are rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St- Cloud
Dan
Minnesota
Brainard
Minn
St. Cloud
Missouri
Little Rock
Ark
Reseieback
Austin
Iron Mountain Road
Pirrsmven
Singer, Nimick & Co
Pain
Alabama cyclone relief debate stalls amid constitutional doubts
In Congress Fifty-Ninth Congress debate on a relief bill for Alabama and Minnesota cyclone victims drifts as opponents question constitutionality. Forney supports aid while Oates cites oath concerns, Herbut backs funding despite prior opposition, and editors from Montgomery press are cited. The House adjourns after minor measures pass. Woolfoni’s Sanitary Lotion advertised by Barler Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouse
Forney
Alabama
Hiscock
New York
Nelson
Minnesota
Oates
Montgomery
Selma Times
House
New Hampshire
Senate
Liam
Herbut
McMillen
Tennessee
Mass meeting demands postmistress in Louisville
Indignant Democrats in Louisville gather at the Masonic hall demanding Mrs. Virginia Thompson be appointed postmistress, denouncing Congressman Willis for backing a Republican appointee. Mayor Reel presides as speeches condemn the action and thousands spill into the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Masonic Hall
Virgina Thompson
Willis
Reel
Messrs
Luton
Cooke
Frank
Hagan
George
Weil
JAIL BREAK AND Acquittals At Erie And London
Erie jail escape by Anderson Brown and Sands, with Willie Sells aiding pursuit efforts and threats of recapture. Mrs Bartlett acquitted in poisoning case in London after jurors favor defense claims about motive and postmortem evidence. Robert Smith hanged in Kentucky for murder of his stepfather. Other items note telegraph rate changes, district convention plans, and crop reports from St Louis to Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Smith
Kentucky
Kansas City
the Times
Erie
Kansas
Frank Anderson
Elijah Brown
el Sands
Graham
Willie Sells
Osage Mission
Sod
Gruham
Bartlett
London
Mrs. Bartlett
Louisviune
Nicholas
Smith
James Sea
Pinkry
Sea
Ody
Suske Story Ends in Tragic Snake Escape
Boston report relays a Grand Falls Maine case where David Ferguson suffered months of illness with a choking feeling. A summoned snake emerged from his mouth during a violent coughing fit, Rebecca Ferguson captured it and a flesh fragment, but Ferguson died shortly after from blood loss attributed to the incident. Local doctors suspect the reptile was swallowed during deer stalking in darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Globe
Grand Falls
David Ferguson
Lewiston
Auburn
Fergusons
Rebecca
Ferguson
David
Cam
Trade Palace Ad Promises Low Prices on Trunks and Goods
Off for California. All persons starting for California will do well to call at Abe Levy's and get his low and reasonable prices on trunks and railses. Ye has a large stock to select from. Finest stock of sateena and wash goods. Corded piques at per yard. Trade Palace. Joseph Cook lectures in Plymouth church next Tuesday evening. Tickets 50c., on sale at Field's. Reserved seats without extra charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cook
Chicago
Boston
Tremont Temple
California
Abe Levy
Plymouth
Gale
Field’s
Market Report Kanes City April 17
Market quiet with low trade and dull tone across staples. Wheat and corn show cautious demand with few bids and varied asks. oats, rye offer no bids. butter steady to firm. live stock receipts moderate with mixed prices and slower butchers trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanes Ciry
Ted
Glige
Jane
Brine
Oske
Bic
St Louis Produce Prices and Provisions Report
A fragmentary price list from St Louis Produce shows mixed items including flour corn notes, butter creamery dairy quotations, whisky at 1.10, and provisions with pork at 9.65 and lard at 5.5. Reading is uncertain with several garbled entries and partial dates such as May and July.
St Louis Live Stock Market Report April 17
St Louis live stock data show April 17 receipts with cattle quiet and steady. beef and export types valued around 5.50 to 6.50 per cwt, cows at 3.00 to 4.50, stockers and feeders 4.00 to 5.00. Hogs receipts 4,000 with moderate activity and mixed packing around 4.10 to 4.20. Sheep receipts none with market quiet at 1.50 to 2.45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar Ba
Buschere
St. Shipmenta
Chicago Produces Jet Southern winter wheat market
Wheat and corn prices traced a volatile session with No. 2 and No. 3 spring bids noted. Quotations cover Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota and Illinois shipments with April May and June terms and barrel and cash price references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whea
Wisconsin
Michigans
Iy Btu
Une
Hkc
Mioitke
Apt Baek
Sohwe
Chicago Live Stock Report April 17 under Drovers Journal
Cattle receipts 1,409 with shipments 5,000 at Indian Market and mixed classes around 4.50 to 4.75 per cwt. Hog receipts 400 with shipments 4,000 and market slow to lower. rough and mixed sold around 4.20 to 4.55. Sheep receipts 1,300 with no shipments. natives around 4.55.00 per cwt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Drovers Journal
Atockers
Feodaras
Sfa
Texas
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CNN Pacific Railroad
BayeransaMantie
Laven
Fuseenier Mine
Nadie Cs A.seri Oer A. T. Sian Rs
Tistun
Thvera
Santa PE
Saneseity Bapatlantic Express
Sntera
Business Directory
Awrence House
Tenemalde Rates
A. KR
Mila
Leica Housse
Keasribet
Tourey New Muanetry
vAav
Lewis
Wongler
Ifice
Aarti Tito
Selig
Win- Heap
Espeet
Etlica
Tk B
Attorn Reat
National Bank Btd
INSUR
NGE
Eneral Insurance
Ft Wells Fargo Express
Henry Street
Nora Bridereatreet
North Lawrence
I. Ruett
Heal Estate
Joan
Eastern Star Bakery
S. Steele
Maseschnertte Ell & McIlravy
Losnan Insurance
Jrmperty
KF Rane Smythe
Massachusette Street
Li. W. Howe
Crew & Co
A. Doane
Masaschueetta
Henry Streeze
J. Griffin
Massachusetts Street
Shrien & Son
Crum
Maseschuaalts Street
Daccerr Boor Co
Puruland
Maine
G. W. E, Gurren
Taso
Merchants’ Bank
Lawrence
Dove
Wistsw
X—K
Vksk
Pele
C_J. MASON
Nassau Street
N.Y
Phot CO
7Th St
Cincinnati
Douglas
Stoan & Ye
George Eee
J. H. Branscombe
Lawrence, Kas
Congressional Labor Committee
Masachusetts
Baltimore
the Labor Committee
Cureano
Itt
Rock Island
Burlington
Baltimore & Ohio
Rock Bland & Burlington
Bankwone
Havers
Masa
W. B. Thorn & Co
Arsanz
N. Y
Toose
Brooklyn
Art League
Topeks
Lawrence Art League
Topeka
Occidental Club
B. W. Woodward
John T. Mooresod
James A. Canfield
P. R. Brooka
Mias
M. L. Simpson
Mina Mary Welch
Mies
Mary Gleason
Emma Hadley
Hattie Dunn
Osbun Shannon
Mru
Thacher
A. M. Wilver
D. H. Jobinson
F. O. Marvin
B. W. Woodwart
The
Woodward
F. Marvin
Art League of Lawrence
League
J. H. Canfield
State University
J. K. Hudson
Kansas State Art Association
Lawrence League
Prof. Wilcox
Knights of Pythias
Monnday
Bell
W. W. Davi
Marka
Miss de Long
C. W. Straffon
Chas. Starkweather
Max Strauss
Nesseenensens
Aldrich
Geo
Miss Lyons
Max Stracs
Misa Mabel Goves
MacDonald
So Marks
May Gleason
Carrie Marks
Seoresess
Blanche Weber
Georgie Wilder
E. M. Johnson
J. D. Lit
Seta Eaes
Ene
Mina Lucy Dix
Janes
Colton
Threat Trampet
Sere Recers Aoi -Violin
Soho
Piersnve
Nemo, O
John Douthett
Cincinnati Pike
Charles Morrin
Durtebe
Woolfoni
Barler Bro’s
Lawrance
Leavenworth
Foster
Gulf
Atlantic
Tanner
Lacrosse
Wis
Annie Belle Langdon
Benin
Berlin
Fisher Road
Lecompton Township
Sutton Road
Marion
Clinton Townships
Duicy
Phillips
Grant Township
Ohio
Penn Streets
F. C. Clark
Selly's Insurance Office
Winthrop Street
Edunnlap
Brest
Dunlap
Youmans
Kook
Mull's
Muil’s
Mull’s
Pephernbody
Mre. Orme
Mre. Ormé’s Milltnery
Field & Hargis
Freep
Hardis
William MacDonald
Tultlon
Whitler Bros. Ste Steam Laundry
Lespos
Anglo-American Telegraph Company
Direct United States Cable Company
French Cable Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Cable Company
United States
Great Britain
France
Germany
Emponta
Kas
Western Union
Chcaco
Western Committors Telegraph Company
George W. @asa
William Elliott
Wm. J. Lee
Cass
Pennsylvania
Emesmiire & Co
Kaucas City
Hkansas City
Apri
Pradea
Chirag & Altona
Burlington & Quincy Paciae
Treeneal
Wabash
Western
Tain
Tata
Chica Aca
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