13 Oct 1888
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1888
Page
1
Thomas Wardell of Macon Missouri was shot and killed by his former employees. The incident is reported as a deadly workplace shooting. An owner identified as A Ming is mentioned in the fragmentary text. Further details are unclear due to incomplete OCR.
Bevier Missouri rioting erupts as mine owners bring in new workers fueling clashes with striking miners. Wealthy operator Thomas Wardell is killed on Main Street during the confrontation. Police and officials rush to Bevier as threats and explosions from dynamite propel fears of further bloodshed.
George Kennan recounts a perilous descent from a mountain to the Katun valley in Kirghiz lands. Guides push by rocky buttress while Frost hesitates, then the narrator negotiates a steep zigzag ride down to the glacier. The Katun river appears as a torrent and the glacier spans over half a mile.
Governor of New York speaks to large crowds amid rain and mud, urging policy views and public engagement. Thousands gather as weather dampens but does not deter the address.
Governor Hill argues for tariff modification not destruction and urges reduced war taxes as Democratic policy while Blaine and party receive heated welcomes in Evansville Indiana and other stops. The tour highlights debates over taxation, protectionism, and President Cleveland's policies with large crowds in multiple towns.
Rigg & Co of this city report from Washington that a Russian prize of 24000 roubles for a sure diphtheria cure may be pursued under a committee of Russian physicians. The Kansas items note senate convention votes in Ottawa County, a Dodge City and Denver railway charter, a county treasurer defaulter, Republican meetings at Porcell and Fort Scott, and speeches by local leaders.
Thomas Hobbs and Charley Lee were arrested in South St Louis on information they were wanted in Dallas for murder. Police report Hobbs confessed to killing Edward Weasel in Dallas and to have jumped his bond secured by Robert Purdy and Dick Flannigan. The text includes a noisy mix of unrelated notes on Detroit cracker factories and anecdotes about figures of speech, with no coherent follow-up.
A dated report examines how artificial wheat pricing distorts markets nationwide. Analysts warn that speculative pressures by traders push costs, affecting farmers, merchants, and consumers while regulators consider remedial steps.
Dun's Trade Review notes weak export demand and speculative price swings across commodities. Wheat rises push bread costs higher while oats and coffee gain, oil and hides fall. cotton prices drop amid demand doubts. Clearings rise outside New York. New Orleans and Nashville report tighter money. iron and steel markets show modest gains with dull dry goods and slow buying of boots and shoes.
The senate resumed debate on the tariff bill with Mr. Chase continuing the yesterday’s speech and Mr. Reagan opposing both bills while avoiding full commitment. A statement on annual transfers to manufacturers sparked questions from Mr. Aldrich, but the discussion drifted and a resolution directing mining committee to probe land office arrears passed. The session closed with adjournment until Monday amid weather notes and assorted advertisements.
A stream of terse notes reports misfortunes and crimes including allegations against General Alfred Pressanton and Dr menkenzin, a pickpocket raid injuring General Bovey, a Little Rock man’s murder-suicide, a Kansas fire tragedy, mail letter thefts in Buffalo, and political and banking troubles in Missouri with two banks closed and a court receivership ordered.
A dense OCR filled with market figures lists stock receipts at 167,110 shares and varied commodity prices across dairy, grains, and livestock. It includes notices from law firms, attorneys, and ads for services, with names like Hall’s Catarrh Cure promotion and multiple local business listings.
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