16 Oct 1889
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1889
Page
1
A read through directory fragment lists city officers such as mayor and clerk, county attorney, deputy treasurer, and district attorney. It then describes several local businesses including room rates, meals, and lodging in a dated, promotional tone. The illegible OCR yields scattered names and prices, with inns advertising weekly and daily rates and amenities.
A devastating incline railway wreck in Cincinnati on Mt Auburn escalator faulting at Main Street top left six dead and three injured. Nine passengers were aboard two cars with a steel cable system. The descending car surged down the slope as the engine failed to stop, causing multiple fatalities at the foot of the incline and leaving many shocked and seeking morgue verification. The engineer, Howard Warden, reportedly unable to be found for questioning amid the chaos.
St Louis saw its pennant chances dimmed as Cincinnati won the first game of a doubleheader, with scores 8-1 and 8-2. The report covers the action, noting Cinci’s strong offense and St Louis struggles on the mound and at the plate in Philadelphia and other cities noted.
The Interstate Commerce Commission renders a decision affecting lumber freight from Macon and Atlanta to Boston. It holds that shipments completed when freight is delivered at Atlanta cannot be charged through rates to Boston, and southwestern through-rate practices for cattle and grain moved via Kansas City may violate the law. The article also notes related reorganization plans for Atchison and personnel changes at Chicago Santa Fe, plus assorted local notices and ads.
An article describes a remarkable monument at Roumania's Paris show a pillar of pure rock salt. Visitors test its material by touch and tongue and react with wonder and jokes as a French and Spanish party exclaims beauty while learning it is made of salt. The piece signals mining industry and a call to register now.
In New York on Oct 14 the Episcopal Convention heard the committee on canons oppose revision and seek discharge. A board of regents for Christian education was proposed. Minority voices urged halting changes to the prayer book while others praised revision for church harmony. A vote by dioceses favored keeping the current book. The Lutheran Council meeting in Pittsburg discussed parish resilience and a relief society. The AOUW convention in Kansas addressed bylaws and future reforms. Barber Bros. promoted King’s New Discovery and remedies. a Lawrence home offers free truth healing treatment.
Congressman Randal is confined to bed but improves. Sir Daniel Gooch, born 1815, dies in London. Lisbon reports the king's condition critical with paralysis. Wheat sowing continues near La Crosse Kansas with 500 acres sown. Stem of the new coast defense vessel poured at Pacific rolling mills San Francisco. Steps to form an elevated road company in St Louis. Minnie Bay sinks in the Ohio opposite Moscow, passengers rescued, vessel total loss. Lord Wolseley and Jeff Davies to attend Lee monument unveiling in Virginia. Miners at Spring Valley halt work under arbitration terms. Emerson remains at Concord remains undisturbed. A reward of 3500 posted for desecrators of a grave. President Eliot of Harvard renounces Republican party to become a Democrat. Judge McKinney of Ithaca NY killed in runaway. English troops defeat 250 Guinea natives, eleven killed. Wicker resigns as general treasurer manager of Chicago Northwestern. Hastings Nebraska Republicans nominate G L Laws to succeed Laird.
Markets by Telegraph outlines price quotes and trading activity across many sectors including grain, provisions, and meats, with references to unions, rail lines, and regional exchanges. It notes quiet demand, mixed bids, and activity in cash and futures, highlighting figures for corn, soybeans, lard, beef, and dairy products, plus receipts and shipments data.
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