11 Mar 1890
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1890
Page
1
Chicago and Milwaukee switchmen ended a two day walkout after a foreman was removed and subsequent demands were met. Freight traffic halted briefly, then resumed as unions claimed further discharges were resolved. A separate court case in Kansas City involved attorney Jay Bought charged with fraud in a real estate scheme.
Fifty first Congress notes the Senate action on the Sherman bill for meat inspection for export, banning adulterated foods and allowing presidential proclamation in certain cases. It covers debated amendments, committee votes, and adjournment as other business proceeds.
A rear end collision occurred on the Burlington and Missouri River Road with minor injuries reported. Police investigated the scene and cited unclear driver fault while tow crews cleared debris from the roadway.
A rear collision on the Burlington and Missouri River Road near Davrakh, six miles from Sixcouy Nebraska, instantly killed Conductor Norton and a brakeman Miller. The other train’s engine crashed into the caboose after the cars had been connected. workers escaped by jumping. Henry's Victory: Master’s report in Henry vs. Traveller’s Insurance finds 892510.15 cash balance due and over a million in collaterals to be returned, cancels Henry’s obligations, denies claims of insurance for misappropriation, and shifts rights in irrigation canal property. Additional suits for damages planned.
March 1 reports from Loxpox note the House of Commons agreed to resume debate on the government motion to accept the Parnell commission report. The Market Brief mentions Mark Lace Express noting firmer English wheat, weaker foreign wheat. The essay includes Prince Bismarck pledging support for farmers, a new German East Africa treaty, and arrests and mob action in Oregon and South Carolina.
A chaotic collage of brief items from minister resignations to local scandals, court cases and advertisements. Notable mentions include minister Lincely denying resignation, Coates thread makers dead, Oklahoma cotton plans, legal notices, and public salves. Also includes health advice on grippe and whiskey, crime chatter, and local business notices.
The article details varied local happenings from Elm Street repairs at Will Dick’s house to road work near Locust Street, banter about ice cutting for Polar Ice, and notes on revivalist Elder White plus a busier port of entry at the depot. It mentions a widow’s belongings arrival, a runaway debt case on Locust Street, and plans to move the old depot. It also advertises Electric Bitters, Hood’s Sarsaparilla, and post office renovations while reporting Haskell Institute leadership denials and a De Molay Knight Templars election.
The ice work ends after last Saturday's change in temperature. Amber slides and fixtures are removed. About ten men labored to run the river by 16.5 miles today. East river bank holds 3000 tons of ice while the far end stores 12000 tons. Ice is clear and transparent though not the thickest. The Kaw river proved treacherous for ice in recent years, causing avalanches of unsuitable frozen ice. Hands will be paid tonight, roughly a hundred workers, potentially disbursing about a thousand dollars. Mr. Jones supervised the cutting for Eidemiller & Co. and measured the river channel last Saturday. River ice depth around four feet six inches to clear mud. Tools for ice work stored away for next season. Notes mention a chorus meeting for Chimes of Normandy Thursday night at Merchants Bank hall.
Markets by Telegraph reports on on call rates around 25 percent, last loan at 4 percent, and steady prices for bonds and stocks. It notes total stock sales near 400,495 with coupon activity, along with Kansas City grain prices and provisions including corn, hay, and butter markets, and price ranges for meats and dairy products.
A fragmented OCR note lists steers auction lots with prices around 3.10 to 3.40, indicating quality grades and bidder interest. Names and some numbers appear, suggesting a livestock sale catalogue fragment from Olty Live Stock and notes on steer lots, grade, and pricing.
Market reports show cattle and hog prices steady to strong with varied weights. Grain prices mix as cash and futures move, with futures paring gains. dairy product quotes steady. deliveries and receipts noted across Chicago and St Louis markets.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.