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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1886
Page
2
Fort Worth April 8 reports a fierce riot in railroad yards between strikers and supporters. Officers in command returned fire killing three policemen and mortally wounding three rioters, with details of the violent affray and general strike news.
A dispatch from New York reports a riot at Ft Worth with 1000 strikers. A crossing shooting wounded three guards, one died, and a train was attacked. Mounted police patrol the area as trains delay for protection.
Report from Fort Worth Texas describes a deadly clash between a railroad posse led by Jim Courtwright and armed ambushers on a freight train. Three officers Tulford Townsend and Smeed were killed and several others wounded. Strikers alleged to have halted trains and attacked on the Missouri Pacific, with volunteers seeking arbitration and aid from Austin as mobs gather.
In Parsons Kansas the first regiment of militia opened the Missouri Pacific for freight without resistance. 208 strikers were paid off and 93 were told they no longer have work. Guards accompanied trains as four trains moved south and preparations were made for northbound departures.
The Atchison strike ends as traffic resumes with trains on schedule. Shops employ 58 workers today, 46 being experienced staff, down from 187 prestrike. Priority for rehire goes to workers with families, then singles. those involved in property destruction are refused. Four inches of snow and mild weather noted.
At 4 o clock this afternoon a train left for Labette guarded by the Lawrence company which returned at 6 and sent another train out. Fifteen men were left at Labette to guard property. State Adjutant General Campbell praised the orderly and courteous conduct and Governor Martin telegraphed that the strike is nearly ended and commended the militia for promptness and spirit.
The telegram from St Louis dated April 3 1896 notes 3345 loads moved yesterday an increase of 237 from the day before All points are open except Parsons Kansas where militia protects transportation Sufficient shopmen are at work and those unpaid are paid to quit date Denison Texas shops opened yesterday with 43 men returning after Powderly order all to work
In East St Louis the strike by transfer men halts freight to depots and prevents departures this morning. Switch engines move unimpeded in yards while heavy snow falls from noon, crowds at Relay depot shrink and stay orderly.
Air smooth at Kansas City with the Missour Pacific reporting normal freight service today. Some strikers have resumed work, though not clearly identified as Knights of Labor. No night runs yet to prevent potential disruptions. Strikers reportedly resent engineers who agreed to operate. About half the usual workforce is at work in Kansas City.
Thirty three female workers at Johnson and Davis cigar factory in Pirrspere. They strike for a five cent per thousand cigars wage increase and seek to join the Knights of Labor.
In Washington on April 8 the Nationals defeated the Metropolitans 6 to 2, giving the home team an early edge in the season opener. Catches and timely hitting fueled the victory as pitchers held the Metropolitan offense in check after a slow start.
The bill titled To Provide for settling Controversies and Difficulties Between Railroad Corporations and Their Employees covers interstate and territorial transport of property and passengers. It seeks mechanisms to resolve labor conflicts, disputes, and related issues through established processes. The proposal names railroad companies and workers, outlining procedures for negotiation and settlement.
The House moved the labor arbitration bill through committee of the whole with amendments by Mr. Warner setting daily compensation for tribunal members at ten dollars, and Mr. Tillman capping expenses at one thousand dollars per arbitration. Both amendments were approved, the bill advanced, and debate shifted to the silver bill after a recess, with an evening session and adjournment.
Seatma Alabama April 3 The river rose two feet higher than any time in living memory causing widespread destruction along the river and many lives lost The eastern portion of the country is flooded including five compresses The East Tennessee Virginia Georgia railroad depot and shops gas works Union iron works foundry and about 3000 dwellings A citizens relief committee has organized and begun rapid action.
Turner and Baily of the national Knights of Labor board arrived in St Louis on April 38. Turner will propose to Hoxie to fill vacant striker positions and the grievances will be presented. Hoxie does not seek reinstatement for those who damaged the company's property.
Coxcorp New Hampshire April 3 The Stoddard pond dam failed yesterday afternoon seven miles long endangering Hillsboro bridge factories and other river facilities At four o'clock floodwater reached Entrim with a towering ice mass fifty feet high
Paris April 3 a band of Bulgarian rioters were stopped at the frontier as they neared entry into France. Two men were arrested as suspicious characters and 650 francs were found on one prisoner.
News reached here at midnight that Adjutant General King with twenty companies of state rangers are en route to Ft Worth on a special train.
Rancoos April 3 report dacoits continue marauding near Mandalay destroying 600 houses in the suburbs as they terrorize the area. The unrest highlights a growing security challenge for local authorities and residents.
Powderly Grandmaster Workman Powderly is in a dangerous state in Scranton on April 3 and will be unable to attend to any work.
Whitcomb Brothers urge readers to choose the Batavia Extra for a good straw berry purchase. The snippet promotes a local product and shop association in Batavia.
Five indictments were returned against Judge H Schuhl by the Dallas grand jury. He faces swindling charges in the Dallas National Bank case and embezzlement totaling several hundred dollars tied to funds from court judgments. He was held to answer in $3,750 bond and released. Knights of Labor await outcomes affecting his membership and role in Texas.
Leavenworth Kansas April 3 Prof Foster meteorologist late of Iowa will tell Leavenworth Times readers that a sequence of great storms will sweep the United States in the last ten days of April. He warns shipping interests, especially in northern states, to shield property from heavy rains, high winds, floods, sleet, snow and extreme land weather. The heaviest storms will hit the Mississippi basin around April 25 and 26, with earlier west and later east impacts. Foster previously predicted storms over the lakes and northeastern states on February 25 and 26 and the ongoing storm now raging was forecast a week ago.
In Rome on April 3 the marriage of Baron Fondasa Radben and Miss Nina Moulton, daughter of M and Mme de Hegermann Lindencrone formerly of New York, was celebrated at the American Episcopal Church with Rev Dr Nivin officiating. A grand déjeuner followed at the Danish Legation. Mlle de Hatzfeldt was maid of honor and bride’s maids included Misses Canetti Boeros Cattolloni Pourtales. Attending were Marquis and Marquise Biddele Col and Mrs Bevington and Mr and Mrs Ernest Becket Dennison.
Assembly No. 3 029 Knights of Labor adopt a memorial to Congress urging fair standards of living for workers. It calls for liberal use of surplus revenue on public works and praises the Hennepin Canal project for transient relief and long term employment.
New York April 3 The Union Pacific Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Missouri Pacific have cut passenger rates from Missouri river points to San Francisco and return from 50 to 38 dollars with tickets valid for thirty days.
Dr Simmons recounts a garden tour in San Diego with rose varieties a lemon tree in bloom and fruit in all stages. He describes oranges lemons limes figs coffee tea plants eucalyptus and tropical flowers amid a sea breeze and fragrant blossoms. He notes test plucked fruits and a lush climate for agriculture experiments.
A fire sweeps a hotel while parents are away, tragedy unfolds as three young children perish in the blaze. The Chicago Produce Exchange contends with the butterine makers amid the same period.
A hotel fire at the Planters House in St Louis caused several deaths and widespread panic. Two young women, Mary Cassidy and Mary Coogan, suffocated in a linen department, while Maggie Reardon perished in the dining room. Rescue crews battled flames on the fourth floor and in the laundry as guests fled in disarray, with nurses and staff aiding evacuations.
Kitty Cassidy, an orphan with a city sister, was a small delicate child found with Mary Coogan, her roommate. Coogan’s face appeared blackened and features drawn, her hands clenched as if she suffered during a fire and suffocation.
Cariaco April 3 A special meeting of the executive committee of the Chicago Produce Exchange is held this afternoon to arrange a convention of representatives of the produce commission interest nationwide. The Exchange says the stock industry suffers from frauds by imitation butter makers and dealers, warranting a national convention to decide on action.
Three children died in a cabin on A Bidell's farm four miles southeast of Plano after a spark ignited clothing in the corner while parents attended a church lecture. The fire broke out about 9 o'clock last night, and rescue arrived too late to save them.
An advertised claim promises cure for psoriasis eczema tetter ringworm and scalp conditions. It touts Ecticuna the Great Skin Cure Cericuna Soap and Cericuna Resolvent as external beautifier and internal purifier, claiming effectiveness when other remedies fail.
John J. Case, a New Jersey dentist with thirty five years practice, testifies that Cuticura remedies cured his psoriasis or scaly skin in eight days after doctors offered no help. Case states he was afflicted twelve years and is well known locally.
A seventy year old man suffered a fearfully distressing eruption on his head and face last summer. He had tried all remedies and doctors to no purpose before seeking relief from J F Smith & Co in Texarkana Arkansas.
A man named HE Carpenter of Henderson New York, long afflicted with psoriasis or leprosy, allegedly cured after treatment by Cuthania Reemeries. The case, said to be the most wonderful on record, involved daily scales falling and was sworn to before a magistrate and Henderson’s leading citizens.
Wm Gordon of 87 Arlington Ave Charlestown MA reports paying about 3200 to first-class doctors for his baby’s illness with no cure, then says he used three packages of CoticoUnS HeeNe pins and achieved a complete cure.
Promotes Cuticura Remedies as popular druggist products with price details. Mentions Resolvent and a request to send for curing skin diseases from the Porren Date and Chemical Co. Boston Massachusetts.
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