26 Nov 1882
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1882
Page
1
The report surveys political chatter in Washington D C detailing a notable decision in Kansas on financial relief for the money market. It covers national bank statistics, the Secretary of State, and a sweeping reform at a Mexican claims inquiry. A formal opening marks the Garfield Monument Fair. President Arthur acts boldly removing a large cadre of officers implicated as abettors in a rout.
The report details Kansas land proceeds, Federal reserve bids, and a broad review of Star route prosecutions. It includes former officials' removals, Treasury bond actions, and Garfield monument events alongside a minister’s report on justice integrity and the federal star route trials.
Topeka attorney J G Waters serving notice that he will seek an injunction to block the State Board of Canvassers from issuing a certificate to Judge Peters for the next Congress Peters is a state court judge and argues the state constitution bars holding office during the term, making votes for him void. In St Louis the Carlisle bonus thieves were convicted with Gen Neff and John Brickman each sentenced to twenty years and Joe Munthry five to ten years for leading the gang’s northern and southern operations.
Reports from Petersberg describe imperial troops and police in streets amid epidemic warnings and morale concerns. London notes W Saber & Sons failing with liabilities around 80,000 pounds. Paris reports anarchist connections to dynamite inquiries at Lyons. Bucharest confirms Prince Leopold renounced rights to the Romanian crown in favor of his son as the presidency prepares for a succession setup.
Detroit dispatch reports a 40 year old man named Yennensrman left the city with family ties, traveled to Mount Clemens to buy a farm, and returned to be found dead in the Clinton River with three bullet wounds. He carried money deposited in a Mount Clemens bank, suggesting robbery motive.
Richmond Va November 25 deputy commissioner of revenue H H Wilkins and notary public Charles W Goodin arrested on a warrant alleging violation of federal election laws. Wilkins charged with aiding in forming illegal votes and Goodin with certifying forged ballots. Each man freed on $1600 bail.
At a New York meeting the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company announced a semi annual dividend of three and a half percent in common stock and a quarterly dividend of two percent on preferred stocks. Both dividends will be payable December 27.
The remains were brought to Albany and taken to St Peters church where thousands view the procession and viewing. The event unfolds with public homage to the prominent figure Thurlow Weed as his ashes are displayed.
In a compact notice, Cockerill wins a release while Mrs Scoville secures a new trial. The record lists several arrests for unspecified crimes and notes several individuals have died by their own hand. The fire record is reported as holding steady with no major incidents. Other items of interest complete the brief dispatch.
Summary of scattered items: defense in the Teresa Sturla murder case hinges on insanity and mitigating factors as testimony proceeds. maritime collision near Suez and a Pasha inquiry exoneration. Lackawanna Coat Co suspends operations. coffee bean and iron markets slide amid rains and labor shifts. congressional river investigation proceeds without completed report. Dublin detective shooting. Allentown iron works cut jobs. noted editor Mr. Whiting dies of pneumonia. Central Pacific freight derailment near White Plains with casualties. Chicago theft case with corporate closure. Kansas City WCTU fair for Home for the Friendless. violent dynamite accident near Elizabeth New Jersey harms a family. weather notes from Indianapolis. Utica abortion-related coroner verdict against Dr Spears.
Chicago reports R B Cable, president of the Minneapolis & St. Louis, replying to remarks by Milwaukee & St. Paul President Mitchell about arbitration to end the railroad war. He lists divisions of south bound freight among rival lines, noting the Rock Island demands one third of Minneapolis freight and twenty percent from St. Paul, while other lines refuse. He says no arbitration proposition has been made by the Minneapolis & St. Louis or its allied lines.
New York November 25 Stocks firm after weak western news on railroad war. Heavy selling pushed shares down 4 to 5 percent early. By noon some recovery appeared, gains faded, then after 1 pm market grew active and strong with many stocks hitting day highs. Closer trading buoyant, sharp advances noted. Hints of settlement and an order from Secretary Polser sparked demand for both long and short positions.
Kansas City Nov 25 The November term of the Circuit court opens Monday the 27th in this city The first case on the docket is Frank James He faces two indictments the Independence raid of 1868 and the murder of Detective Wirebher in 1874 The prosecuting attorney said the State is ready for trial One defense counsel said James may be arraigned Monday but he could not say if the defense would be ready to proceed
In Springfield Massachusetts on November 25 a damages trial over a young woman’s death heard a doctor testify the collar bone collarbone was broken while two others contradicted. A post mortem witness attempted to exhume the body to support his claim and was found digging at the cemetery. Bribed onlookers later confessed.
A paper mill operated by Eitner Simon ton at Bingley’s Bridge Lancaster was destroyed by fire this morning with contents. Loss over 10000 dollars and 3200 dollars insured. The fire also damaged a large adjoining covered bridge worth 20000 dollars with no insurance.
A lighthearted reflection on elopement fashions for girls. The piece sketches a speedy getaway using plain white drapery a window ladder a night and a conch with a minister and a friend’s house as setting. It notes consequences if parents learn of the plan and contrasts past heavy departures with modern quick exits.
A quirky fable shows Towser basking in sun while a bee targets him. He tries to catch a fly but an unlucky sting from a bee leads to a dramatic, humorous moment as he shuts eyes and mouth in surprise. The tale unfolds with villagers or narrators commenting on the Bee incident.
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