27 Oct 1889
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1889
Page
1
A compact feature surveys prairie scenes as the Southrops observe Indigenous presence on the Nebraska plains, noting cultural landscapes and the imagery of native life amid vast grasslands.
Sioux City Oct 26 The American train arrived this morning. Delegates were welcomed by Senator Allison and the mayor, then toured the city in carriages. At noon they viewed a prairie encampment with two Indian tribes and witnessed a war dance around a large drum before returning to Florence and Omaha for theater engagements.
A Topeka dispatch says the Santa Fe auditor’s office will relocate from Boston to Santa Fe next month as part of centralizing the road’s workforce. The Chicago line auditor’s office will move from Chicago to Santa Fe at the same time.
Long dispatches report Judge Lewis in possession of Harlan courthouse with sixty five armed men aiming to capture Howard and his party in a tense standoff. Nebraska and Kansas items describe the neutral strip turmoil, cattle syndicate clashes, and looming famine as Giblin vanishes from Pratt and a gas explosion injures dozens of schoolchildren.
Newark, October 26 Special Hon George Holzey declines to serve on the Cherokee Commission filling Gov Hartranft’s vacancy and informs the president of his decision. An Anti Mahone Ticket Artexaxpura Virginia October 26 Independent Republicans nominate an anti Mahone ticket with John Levis as Governor H Agnew as lieutenant governor and H A Heermans as attorney general. Fresh chestnuts at Weidemann's.
Oct 26 Oct 26 near this town a railroad project replaces a wooden bridge with iron trestle work Crossing tracks of Lake Erie & Western Tailway and Chicago & Atlantic Two men were injured when a heavy timber fell trapping a comrade Both had attempted to remove a supporter and the fallen man was pinned Investigations point to prior train wrecking history and arrests followed Also notes Krupp gunmaker considering a plant in another city and various patent notices and local ads
In Prinancenta Pennsylvania on October 26 Charles Harris, arrested for forging General Passenger Agent Wood of the Pennsylvania railroad, is suspected to be Tascott the Chicago murderer. He gave alias Albert Sutherland, claimed Chicago as residence, and acknowledged stealing. He faces $20,000 bond after magistrate hearing as Chief Wood links him to Tas castle’s career.
New York money markets show various rates with call loans around 4 to 4 1/2 percent and wholesale prices mixed. Grain and livestock markets note receipts, shipments, and price directions across Kansas City, Chicago, and western ranges. Prairie futures show steady to higher tendencies with cattle, pork, and lard quoted. dairy and butter markets at mixed levels. The Drovers' Journal reports steady receipts and market tone, with beef and veal values varying by grade.
Poultry produce and wholesale deals shown in New Hampshire area. Butter fruit and garden items advertised. Packing house on Vo Street and Abire Street noted for sales and distribution.
Weather notice from Washington dated October 27 reports fair and warmer conditions with generally southerly winds for Kansas. A stray advertising line mentions fresh horehound candy at Weide mano.
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