11 May 1889
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1889
Page
1
Local directory fragment shows business names and items in Lawrence with partial entries. Text includes Aldridge House and McCunn alongside scattered phrases and pricing notes, but lacks complete details or full context for definitive business listings.
A detailed account of the Bald Knobbers and the Edens Green murder case, naming Dave Walker Wiley Matthews and John Matthews among the key figures. The report describes the ambush at the Edens home, the arrest and trial proceedings, and the violent actions surrounding the vigilante organization in Turis with references to the jail, warrants, and testimonies.
A garbled history sketch recounts the Bald Knobber movement in Taney and surrounding counties. It mentions regulators led by Captain Nat Kinney, gatherings, and clashes with authorities, including the murder of a local leader and subsequent suppression by the Law and Order League. The piece references Forsythe, Chadwick, Clantwick, and evolving community actions amid unrest.
A fragmented report describes a violent event on a city street with references to a mob, police, and a possible vigilante action. It mentions a woman and several men, a jail visit, and rumors of a planned confrontation. The tone suggests a chaotic aftermath and uncertainty about the charge and outcome.
A cryptic line hints at an international start to a case involving Cronin and a misstage project. The fragment mentions four horsemen and a misstage paradox, leaving readers awaiting fuller details on the unfolding story.
A chaotic transcript describes a grisly incident linked to Dr Cronin involving a corpse in a trunk found after a park confrontation. Eye witness notes, police actions, and sensational accusations surface as investigators pursue leads, with references to witnesses and a planned meeting.
A long review of trade shows mixed results as the transition from one crop year to another disturbs markets. Iron, wool, and cotton demand shift with regional conditions. Virginia and Pennsylvania production impacts noted. prices inch up or down with varying activity. Commerce and manufacturing trends reflect broader economic changes across the South and Northwest. The report cites shipments, factory output, and currency effects as factors shaping the current market outlook.
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