12 Jun 1889
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1889
Page
1
Hastings assumes charge of affairs on the Conomaugh river as Adjutant General, signaling a shift in oversight. The move concentrates control over river operations and regional duties under his leadership.
An exodus from Johnstown follows reports laborers refuse work at 8150 per day while firms plan Morguca cleanup to be done by contract. Officials say commissioners will oversee discharges and contracts with contractors to restore order as feverish activity surrounds the disaster zone.
Turbulent days unfold as a shooting incident rocks the community. Dr J P Stenson treats a victim while lawmen pursue clues amid talk of hunger, political unrest, and appeals for order. The Crim Crime Court notes ongoing jury proceedings against Alexander Sullivan and others in a fatal murder case, with local grocers and merchants observing the shifting civic mood.
Full coroner jury verdict names Alexander Sullivan and others linked to the Cronin murder case. Arrests were reported in New York as investigators connect Cronin’s death to a complex conspiracy involving men like Maroney and others tied to Irish organizations. The document outlines alleged conspirators and notes rewards for information leading to their apprehension.
Roundup of yesterday’s baseball results lists teams in Columbus Cleveland Washington New York Philadelphia and St Louis among others with scattered notes on standings. A partial doubleheader and columned standings appear amid mixed local notices and ads.
A long readable fragment shows market by telegraph details from New York and Missouri river freight rates, with dairy and poultry notes. It references barber products and patent medicines, including Renaip’s Balsam, Shilohs Cure, and Bucksen’s Aruates Salve, offering prices and free samples. A local advertising snippet mentions Transportation and produce markets plus live stock indicators and shipments.
Cleaning and storing feather beds requires careful steps. Remove the mattress and shake the bed beneath, air the ticking, and wash spots with ammonia and soap. Wash feathers in a boiler with soap and water, dry thoroughly, and return to the ticking. Improve storage by airing, light exposure, and rotating position to avoid damp and mildew.
The Shah of Persia has conferred the Imperial Order of the Lion and the Sun on Sir Edwin Arnold for his production work With Sadi In the Garden. The piece notes Arnold’s literary achievement and mentions the broader context of religious equality and liberty in the United States while listing various historical figures and references. An advertisement for elegant bluegrass pasture with running spring water is also included at the end.
The forecast notes a warmer outlook for the region with southerly winds. No specific temperatures or dates beyond June.
A mosaic of brief items covers Guthrie Oklahoma electric railway plans and Sabin divorce actions, Canadian electoral moves, Henry George vote signals, a Houston racehorse theft, Jennie Doty’s money loss to a business failure and suicide, Texas Sherman Denison electric streetcar project, Haitian Prince Hippolyte probe by US authorities, a New York agent’s son suicide, Leo Graham’s body found after drowning, Thomas Sheridan’s bird-obsessed arson case, Nat Oliphant bullet removal in Topeka, Joseph Spendiove’s return to jail, a Green County postmaster’s resignation, Confederate Veterans Association formation in Arkansas, a farm theft confession in Emporia, and restless livestock and rustling chatter.
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