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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1886
Page
2
The Congressional Labor Committee moves to issue subpoenas against Gould Hopkins Powderly and McDowell as Massachusetts strike actions continue. Baltimore street car drivers remain out the Knights appeal noted.
At seven p.m. the Lake Shore railroad switchmen in Curcaco went on strike after threatening to quit unless eight men who took jobs during the 1881 strike were discharged. The number of strikers is seventy four.
A report from Robert Bennett state master workman urges Knights of Labor members in Illinois to aid striking workers on the Southwestern system railroads. He cites Gould and Hoxie’s alleged untrustworthy acts, calls for arbitration rejection, and asks assemblies 17 93 101 to provide financial relief and solidarity. Signed by Bennett and other executive board members.
The Labor Committee in Washixeton on April 17 met with all members present except Mr. Stewart on leave. They resolved to subpoena Gould Hopkins Powderly and McDowell to obtain all related correspondence. The panel will begin inquiries Tuesday with Powderly and McDowell, then Jay Gould and A L Hopkins Wednesday and Thursday. They plan to visit St Louis next Sunday and split into two subcommittees to Atchison and Fort Worth to gather route and strike data, aiming for an early, thorough, impartial report.
Reports from Curcaco Illinois say Rock Island and Burlington switchmen may strike over grievances similar to Baltimore & Ohio. Officials vow to fight back and support each other against what they deem unreasonable demands.
In Battinori Maryland on April 17 drivers who struck Thursday remain out. No agreement with companies appears likely and authorities plan to recruit strikers under police protection early next week. So far no hint of unlawful acts from the strikers.
In Havercrut Massachusetts on April 17 the hat maker W B Thorn and Co ended a year and a half dispute with the Knights of Labor by acceding to all demands. The firm will discharge non union workers and rehire former employees.
In Patuapetrat Pennsylvania on April 17 the fifth and sixth street passenger railway company faced a critical stage as its board debated the arbitration committee of the Knights of Labor demanding the discharge of road superintendent Warden H Janney for alleged obstructions. The penalty for noncompliance would be a line tie up but the directors said Janney was a faithful employee and refused to discharge him.
The governor today signed a bill establishing twelve hours a day of work for all horse car lines in New York and Brooklyn, effective immediately. The measure ends long shifts for operators on street railway routes across the two cities.
A Boston remit reports David Ferguson died after a snake emerged from his mouth during a coughing spell. His sister Rebecca grabbed the head with a towel, pulled out three feet of snake, and Ferguson bled to death. Local doctors hypothesized the snake was swallowed during dark deer stalking. The same dispatch notes Lawrence Art League members visiting Topeka for a club reception hosted by the Occidental Club, with speeches, toasts, and a banquet. It also mentions the Topeka lighting project turning on current, lighting several stores with a mild, practical glow.
A flood of casualties from a molten metal fall left sixty injured and four bodies recovered. Revised returns raise St Cloud victims to sixty seven. A farmer crushed by a falling tree and an aged couple perished as fire destroyed their home.
The 18th century tale recounts Richard Vaughn, a London clerk, who forged Bank of England notes to woo a heiress. He was hanged after forgery was proven, while notes then bore rigid dating and numbering controls to prevent detection. The piece notes evolving counterfeiting methods and Bank of England safeguards.
Four more victims were buried this afternoon as workmen clear debris and owners plan rebuilds. A temporary hospital treats the wounded under Dr. Dun of Minnesota. Relief funds and clothing are badly needed while bizarre items from the cyclone are hauled from Brainard to St. Cloud.
Between midnight and 1 AM a residence on the Cincinnati pike belonging to John Douthett burned to the ground. Mr and Mrs Douthett aged and respected citizens were cremated. Fire suspected arson with possible murder and robbery. Charles Morris, a farm worker, arrested and held pending investigation.
In April near Austin, Arkansas, farmer Resedeback was killed Tuesday while walking behind his wagon on Iron Mountain road. A tree toppled and crushed him as he attempted to free himself. his body lay found today, reportedly partly devoured by hogs. He leaves a wife and several small children.
In Pittsburg on April 17 workers at Singer Nimick and Co were near a compressing steel mould when 2,000 pounds of molten steel gave way. The event scattered metal, injuring about sixty people, with a few in dangerous condition.
St Paul Minn April 17 revised death toll from the St Cloud cyclone reaches sixty seven, with many victims being women and children.
In the Forty-Ninth Congress debate, Mr. Forney emphasized the destitute condition of flood victims in Alabama and urged congressional action. Mr. Hiscock and Mr. Nelson pressed for a relief appropriation for Minnesota's cyclone survivors. Opposition cited constitutional limits and warned of misuse, while supporters cited ongoing need and editorials urging aid. The session adjourned after minor bills advanced.
Advertising copy states Woolford's Sanitary Lotion cures itch Prairie mange and scratches in 30 minutes. Sold by Barer Bros druggists in Lawrence.
In Louisville on April 17 over 5,000 representative Democrats gathered at the Masonic hall and urged Mrs Virginia Thompson to be postmistress. They condemned Congressman Willis for appointing a Republican postmaster, while many more crowded the streets outside. The fiery meeting was led by Mayor Reed with speakers including Luton Cooke Frank Hagan George Weil and others.
Leavenworth notes that tomorrow's Times will report Prof. Foster predicting a hurricane forming near the gulf and sweeping the southeast Atlantic coast from April 25 to 29, with a concurrent cold wave from the northwest moving into the southern states and bringing heavy frosts as far south as Tennessee and southern Kansas.
Annie Belle Langdon a nine year old girl is still strong and lively after fasting forty seven days in Lacrosse Wisconsin. She continues to refuse all food and even orange juice, weighs 95 pounds, and a doctor hopes to bring her around.
Berlin reports a measles outbreak among high circles. Seven members of the crown prince family were affected but have all recovered. The prince himself had the severest case in the family.
Kansas City dispatch reports a jail break at Erie Kansas as Frank Anderson Elijah Brown and Ed Sands overpowered jailer Graham during supper and escaped. Willie Sells, charged with family murder at Osage mission, stayed to aid the keeper. Scouting parties pursue the fugitives as desperate men vow not to be recaptured alive.
The jury acquitted Mrs Bartlett of poisoning her husband. The defense argued the chloroform bottle was kept long after death, suggesting non guilt, and noted her wish for a post mortem brain autopsy to prove innocence, which swayed the jury to give her the benefit of doubt.
Louisvill e reports Robert Smith a 19 year old colored man was hanged at Nicholas Kentucky after confessing to killing his step father James Lea on November 28 1885 by beating him with an axe and discarding the body in the Kentucky river for twelve dollars. He spoke of readiness to die and told his crime before a small crowd.
A conference of Anglo American telegraph, United States cable, French cable, and Western Union representatives decided that from May 1 forward, cable messages to and from all U S locations east of the 97th parallel and to Britain, France, and Germany shall cost 12 cents per word.
The central Republican committee for the fourth congressional district met at Hotel Coolidge with Judge Guthrie presiding. Most counties were represented. Marion Woodson and Greenwood absent. They set the district convention for Emporia on June 7, 1886 at 4 p.m. Delegates to the convention to be chosen by county central committees with notice to follow.
A new company titled Western Commuters Telegraph company was incorporated in Chicago yesterday. Incorporators include George W. Cass attorney for the firm and William Elliott and Wm. J. Lee. Cass says prospective stockholders are wealthy residents of New York and Pennsylvania. The plan is to quickly build telegraph lines radiating from Chicago to challenge the Western Union Telegraph company.
Telegraph and mail advices from Illinois Missouri and Kansas say crop conditions are excellent for the season. Warm weather accelerates wheat growth and an early harvest is anticipated. In Missouri farmers offer to contract their crops at 65 to 70 cents per bale.
Brooks, the trustee of Clinton township, submitted his annual report to the county commissioners yesterday detailing township finances, expenditures, and developments. The session noted figures for roads, services, and projected future needs.
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