18 Sep 1886
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1886
Page
1
Four masked men robbed Joseph Bluf, a farmer, and his employer Palmer near Centerville station. They gagged victims, took 385 and 35 dollars respectively, and warned them not to pursue. The alert is part of a longer Kansas and rail news roundup from September 17.
William Onley died after being struck by lightning while traveling to W Gerfer's ranch nineteen miles from town. His body, found twelve miles west of the city, showed extensive injuries including broken bones and scorched skin. A search party and coroner's inquest confirmed the lethal strike and returned a verdict based on the observed facts.
Manager Hughes confirms Sullivan and Herald will spar six rounds for scientific points in Allegheny tonight. The card includes the Louisville meeting with diverse horse races and inter-state fair results featuring notable entrants and times.
Reports to Secretary of State recount two brutal outrages against American missionaries in China. Reverend A. A. Fulton and family lose property and face displacement after mobs burn and loot a Kwai Ping hospital. A second attack injures a Methodist hospital lady near Chung King as protests mount.
In Macon on September 17 Rev Jessie Cook, a Black man, was hanged in Butler after confessing to murdering his wife last April. An estimated 8000 spectators witnessed the execution.
Consul General Jacob Baiz reports in Costa Rica that on August 9 Morry and other leaders were killed or captured during a Honduran invasion. Delgado and Herradona escaped. Honduran people oppose the invaders and peace is restored. A second note says Delgado is in court martial with no supporters. Also a Post Office inspector removes Mund postmaster in Kingman County for failure to remit government funds.
The plans and specifications for the new cruisers and gun boats including the 870 ton gun boat, redesigned by order of the Secretary, are completed and open for inspection by prospective bidders in Washington on September 17.
The piece traces John from infancy through boyhood and adulthood within a large family. It notes pride of parents and grandparents, the son’s marriage hopes, the bears of life and vows, and the eventual death of John Jr. with a quiet funeral and remembrance by grandchildren.
The Moscow cathedral of St Xavier is described as the world’s grand church edifice with Finnish granite foundations and marble surfaces. It features bronze doors, a Greek cross plan, lavish bronze frames, and windows. a central square temple surrounded by corridors. Total marble surpasses $2,000,000 with doors costing $350,000. the building reportedly cost $12,000,000 and can hold 20,000 worshipers.
The report lists grain, livestock, and staples prices across Lawrence and Kansas City markets. It records flour, corn, oats, eggs and butter values, cattle and hog receipts, and shipping totals with bid and asking ranges. Included are foreign exchange notes and a testimonial for Parker's Hair Balsam.
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