14 Oct 1886
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1886
Page
1
A Broadway jewelry dealer notes the chatelaine chain’s surge in popularity, worn at the breast with a moving gold ball end. Chains vary from diamond to quartz, with inventive ends like a terrier hair pendant or a gold dated ore strike ball, reflecting broad customization and luxury appeal.
Delegates at Armory hall elect General Master Workman Powderly and General Worthy Foreman Griffith as officers. The assembly amends constitution to two year terms for general officers except cooperative board members. The session resumes with focus on governance and reforms.
William Done nineteen at Fourchwanger and Todds chemical works fell into a boiling vat yesterday morning. He crawled out then collapsed under a hydrant and bled as water scorched his wounds. Dr. Barnett failed to save him as he died at his Third Street home. Also notes from Southeast Missouri Agricultural Association in Cave Granagan October 13. Boodle aldermen in custody in New York October 18 with two men still sought. Episcopal conference in Chicago October 13 featured debate on sending congratulations to the Congregational Church.
Sporting results from Berewton Beach and Brighton include Geo. C. Frolic Sam Bennett Riddle Bass Violet and Bonnie Prince among winners. Latonia offerings feature Emms Johnson Tatler Probus Bonita Birthday Wanderer Flarimore King Geo Ward Katie Chad Porter with times listed for each race. Also noting Rage Bats at Philadelphia with Athletics game details.
Dr Billarney of New York was arrested at Eaton Georgia for ringing a church bell during service. Arch Hutchinson and Schuyler Martin, horse thieves, were arrested near Osceola Missouri. Abram Hewitt may accept New York mayoral Democratic nomination. Napoleon Erie eloped with Ellisor Joyal arrested in Lawrence Massachusetts. Annie Knight married Geo W Anderson despite her brother’s opposition. Murder verdict in Edward E Bryton case in Missouri. Hollingaworth ex-treasurer accounts show $77,000 shortage. Belgian murder trial Gustava Vandermissen opens in Brussels. Vanity around Vandermissens. trial may last days. Alice Hughes drowns near Mastrqua, Delaware. Home Rule bill confusion in Lompox. Conservatives favor three national councils under Parliament. Curacao: Freemen Fesmey disappears, accused of freight bill fraud, may have fled to Canada.
A dispatch from Ioswich reports convicts in the contract labor department tried to escape yesterday. They overpowered guards but failed to find the keys, then were subdued by a large police force and locked up.
In Prrreavne Pa on October 18 a woman's body was discovered inside an oak box near the union bridge at ten this morning. The box, left by a wash hauler, was found in a damp location used for ash and filth disposal. Police are investigating whether foul play was involved.
Washington notes report Col C. B. Wilcox to brigadier general, James C. Duane named chief engineer, and Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase remains. Also listed are a man killed by an Iron Mountain train near Meramac, weddings in Connecticut and Colorado, and international arrivals and philanthropic gifts. Diverse items mention education funding in North Carolina, funding to Methodist colleges, and religious revival reports from Norway and Ireland, with several unrelated anecdotes and local notices.
Ciuba of Wheelmen to Have Their Own Brass Hands The Metocipede is a musical bicycle allowing riders to pedal out music without extra effort. Derived from Greek roots, the device plays melodies as one wheels along, promising accessibility and novel club uses.
The piece recounts traditional Hawaiian courtship with women as suitors, notes masculine gallantry tensions, and tells a missionary marriage anecdote. It adds a comic tale about squeaking shoes in the Sandwich Islands and ends with a Boston sign about candy given with bread or beans on Sundays.
Indications for Kansas point to local rains in the eastern portion with north westerly winds and no decided change in temperature. Forecasters expect continued unsettled conditions in the near term and temperatures to hold near seasonal averages.
In Kansas City on Oct 13 the market mixed with wheat and corn futures steady to higher, cattle receipts about 2,750 with steady to firm prices for good to choice steers and additions in hogs and sheep. egg and dairy values mixed while foreign exchange remains weak.
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