08 May 1886
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1886
Page
1
Reports from Cunaco to St Louis detail multiple labor actions. Strikes halt Western Indiana trains, Chicago yards face unrest, police pursue anarchist leads, and a beer boycott forms as Powderly contemplates governor candidacy amid labor strain. Kansas City hosts a congressional labor committee, while sawmill workers strike for ten hour days in St Louis.
May 7 report from Cueyenne Wyoming states the brake men strike ended with obstructions removed at Laramie and Rawlins and most workers re employed by the general superintendent. Separately at Dernort Michigan the strike situation shows little change with 4200 out or idle. Sigma Chi convention featured speeches banquets and toasts with delegates from multiple states and universities in attendance. A Lawrence dentist noted for gold plate work was praised and a district No 55 school exhibition featured a well received program and refreshments. Inter State Oratorical Association elected officers and set Bloomington Illinois as next contest site. The Home Aid Society of North Lawrence presented a literary program and raised funds. local millinery stock advertised.
A Kansas pension case and national affairs dominate a May 7 1886 Washington dispatch. The House debated a 200 payment to F W Holdeman a 12 year old bugler who served as a scout in the Civil War amid partisan remarks. Secretary Lamar weighed railway land appraisals for a Southern Kansas extension and a Kansas pension ruling granted Robertson a $72 monthly pension plus back pay. Supreme Court decisions from Kansas affirmed several cases while modifying others.
A lengthy advertisement from the United States Land and Investment Company at 145 Broadway New York promotes 6 percent ten year bonds backed by cattle holdings. It outlines installment plans and free stock warrants, claiming high returns and a quick path to ownership through certificates and gold bonds. The notice cites endorsements from The New York Financier and urges immediate subscriptions.
Hope Loany Money asks if George has spoken to her father. George recalls the father’s friendliness, a recent warm gesture, and an open invitation to visit. The daughter suggests breaking the news to the father herself, implying a family discussion about a hoped-for arrangement.
A Cleveland man jokes that Flatt senior’s assets lie in Waterbury watches while the obituary closer from New Mexico laments a tired spirit in celestial rest. The Journal invites horse breeders to form a county association, notes Washburn College’s 18 to 12 victory, and highlights local notices on stoves cattle laws and gas appliances.
A labor dispute ends in a fatal heart wound as W H Welker is shot by T Horben after a pitchfork confrontation. W C Wagner is killed when run over by cars in Exponta. Greek tensions rise with foreign ministers quitting Athens and blockades looming. St Louis fights a bridge dispute over Crook Street. Kansas City reports two men arrested for the Wyandotte wreck with officials certain two are involved, and Wyandotte will question them next morning.
Brief notices report John Tlatzelep a bigamist escaping Salem Illinois. drownings near Emporia. the death of Rev William Dawson on trains. a new UP engine arriving. postmaster Barney Swarthout's death in Sherman. public ditching machines trial in Champaign. John McTyler shooting relatives near Muscogee. Memphis race winners. a homesteader’s dwelling burned with Mrs Henry and children perishing. Missouri Pacific bridge washout near Garnett. tanks burned at Thayer oil well Washington PA. conservatives planning to oppose Gadstorne home rule. Virginia Matthews and Peter Townsend Barlow wedding in Paris. Woodstock destruction and loss of life from a cyclone. a married woman’s suicide near Westport. double death by suicide in St Paul. Indian affairs committee favoring trepass prevention bill with protective amendment. testimonial for Ely Dream Balm from Madison C I editor praising relief for chronic catarrh.
Daily market report from Chicago reflects weak early demand for wheat with June options slipping before a rally on export movement news from New York. Corn and rye show little change while provisions weaken. Cattle and hog markets remain active with mixed prices. money markets ease with mild discount rates.
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