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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1887
Page
1
A Rock Island Railroad train plunged down an embankment injuring several prominent men. The engineer and fireman escaped with miraculous survival. The special car Columbia landed wheels up, with only two occupants unhurt.
A Rock Island special carrying Kansas officials including Lieutenant Governor Riddle Secretary of State Allen and State Auditor McCarty plus L A Law President and C K Fisher General Manager derailed near Horton Kansas. Riddle and Allen suffered leg and head injuries while Judge Zevers from Iowa was badly hurt.
At the Capitol in Washington on April 26 officials tested planting small Irish yew trees on the new marble terraces around the building. The effect from a distance suggested a garden, making the wall seem less solid and taller. the trees were removed. When finished, the western grand staircase will further alter perceived height, while the east front remains the most familiar view with criticism about height relative to length and the dome's grandeur.
The Odd Fellows of Torexa Kansas marked the 68th anniversary of the order by laying the cornerstone of a new Odd Fellows hall. The ceremony highlighted the fraternal group’s long history in the city and its plans for the facility.
Miss Nutter a teacher at Maxfield street primary school in New Beptorp faces parental anger over a novel punishment. Instead of shaming truants by standing them, she washes a pupil’s face at the sink. Principal says sanctioned, parents object claiming they can manage at home. Reports claim water was directed toward a child’s face from a faucet. The issue will be brought before authorities.
A large crowd of Winfield Catholics and visitors from surrounding towns gathered on East Ninth avenue to witness the laying of the corner stone of the Church of the Holy Name at 1 PM yesterday.
Improvements by the United States government at Fort Riley attract attention in Junction City Kansas as Sheridan Heights atop the elevated plateau south of the city is platted to serve as army residence quarters overlooking Junction City and Fort Riley.
The trial of ex-Treasurer Ike Vincent, charged with embezzlement in thirty nine cases, was continued to the July term due to the illness of key state witness Duncan Crawford. Vincent and his counsel had announced readiness but agreed to the postponement as a large crowd packed the Montgomery circuit court.
A Piere Dako ta special reports troops start removing settlers at Big Bend near St Paul on April 26. Captain Meyers assists an old widow Ryan and her four daughters by moving them to the railway station in a government wagon and supplying money. A detachment is sent to Fort Sully for three weeks of rations while the US Marshal pursues sixteen Indians blamed for depredations. War department directs Col. Dodge to remove settlers promptly but minimize property loss.
Ottawa reports a heated Commons exchange over missing fishery correspondence. Minister Foster cites Friday delivery of papers and ongoing printing. Critics push for full disclosure to clarify Canada's stance on Lord Salisbury's tentative settlement proposal.
The eleventh annual session of the Missouri Institute of Homeopathy convened at the Lindell Hotel. Dr J Martine Kershaw gave the welcome address, with a reply by Joshua Thorne of Kansas City. The session runs two more days with a reception at 500 Laclede Avenue and a planned carriage ride. Local arrangements are by Dr Kershaw, Dr J A Campbell, and Dr S B Parsons.
Curiaco April 26 The general passenger agents of the railroads in the Central traffic Association planned a meeting to adopt a uniform policy on paying commissions by western roads. Only five lines had representatives present and action was indefinitely postponed.
The new Mexican legation building in Washington, D C, will not be ready for occupancy until fall. It is the finest foreign government structure in the country aside from the British legation, pressed brick with brown stone trim. All furnishings will be bought in the United States under Mexican direction. Minister and Mme Romero depart for Europe in June for the summer.
Curcaco Illinois April 26 Mr Blaine is better today his son Emmons says he is very well Very few cards were sent and Mayor Roche visited at ten oclock to pay respects The Blaine party left on the 315 p m Michigan Central train with his family his sons say he is able to travel now.
Purcent in the Cutchasaw Nation marks the momentous drive of the silver spike joining the Arkansas City extension of the Southern Kansas railway with the Gulf and Colorado and Santa Fe roads. The milestone creates nearly 800 miles of new track, linking grain and stock routes to a Gulf coast port and Chicago shipments, with 2000 fat cattle and ninety carloads of hogs ready for transit. Representatives from Kansas Missouri and Texas hailed the feat, noting swift completion and regional rejoicing.
Rev Arthur M Morrison of West Bridgewater ex minister faced Brockton police court on two charges. He allegedly stole a team from John Manly of Baltimore on April 9 valued at 300 dollars and carried concealed weapons. He pleaded not guilty and was held in 1000 dollars for Thursday appearance with Baltimore officers to attend and 300 dollar bond on the weapons charge.
J R Hurlbut a prominent Des Moines citizen was arrested on charges of complicity in Constable Logan’s killing during a march 7 confrontation at Hess & Co druggists. Row held on 6000 bail, Hurlbut on 10000 bail after grand jury true bill. Indictments and arrest stir strong city excitement.
Judge Henry arrived from Jefferson City and recovered at home after a pistol incident with Auditor Walker. Henry says Walker called him a liar and drew a revolver. Henry struck with a cane, and Walker fired. Doctors report the bullet lodged in the breastbone but patient not in danger. Walker, removed to his home, suffered brain-base pain and right-side numbness but expected to recover. The dispute stems from investigations into Walker’s influence and stock ownership in a penitentiary shoe company amid political ill will.
Delegates from tin plate and sheet iron worker locals across the country meet in Parapetpaia on April 16 to form six national organizations. Attendees hail from Boston New York Buffalo Trenton Newark Camden Chester Harrisburg Pittsburg Baltimore Louisville Indianapolis and Cincinnati. The group debates whether to join a Knights of Labor district assembly or create an independent union. Sessions are private and slated to run for several days.
In the House of Commons on April 26 discussion centered on the Coercion bill with Reed of Dumfries opposing measures against tenant combining until rent relief is proposed. Balfour defended government stance while Lefevre and Parliament’s charges against Parnell were debated. other reports cover Stuttgart commemorations and Dorsheimer on Cleveland’s 1888 candidacy.
Hon William Dorsheimer addresses reports from Washington correspondents about his renomination. He states he spoke with the President last January regarding the matter and clarifies his position and expectations.
From Washington April 25 Acting secretary of the Interior Muldrow refused to suspend patent issuance to the New Orleans and Pacific railroad over Backbone Giant lands pending a suit against the company. He said patents should issue once evidence shows full compliance with the 1887 act and ordered the General Land Office to prepare implementing rules. The Chickasaw case follows with a $600,000 claim, and the Supreme Court issued several minor rulings. Interstate Commerce Commissioners and secretary plan a ten day southern trip to hearings in Atlanta Mobile New Orleans Memphis and Louisville.
April 26. Commissioner Atkins received word from Indian agent Anderson at Crow Creek in Dakota that the people ordered from the reservation are leaving quietly. No trouble is anticipated. Troops will remain for some time.
Denials on cholera in Guaymas. Blaine delays Europe trip to mid June. May 11 set for Jake Sharp trial in New York. Santa Fe surveyors map line Minneapolis Kansas via Beloit to Smith Center. Morgan dies of pneumonia. electricity tested for street railways in St Louis. Foreclosures target Troy and Boston railroad this week. Florida Democrats far apart on candidate. Little Rock pledges $1500 for Johnson county cyclone relief. Montreal flood worsens with ice danger. US Supreme Court hands down several minor decisions. Smith Center water works nearly ready. George M. Thomson fails in San Francisco grain business. Sid Dillon rumored to control Garrison stake in Wheeling & Lake Erie. Woodbridge miners strike for 25 cent raise. Annie Kelly and Ellen Barrett arrested for counterfeiting in NYC.
New York money markets show Monzi-On call at 44.6 percent, closing at 4 percent. Areng Parza Prime Mercantile paper at 50S4F percent. Sterling exchange dull and steady at 60 day and 486 percent for demand. Total stock sales reported at 65,827 shares.
The record lists grain prices and terms for futures and cash purchases. Hard to read lines show bids and asks for soft red winter wheat and related commodities, with bulk and bale pricing for feed and poultry products, plus dressed potatoes and turkeys in bulk.
Kansas City April 24 Live Stock Indicator notes shipments around 9 600 head with mixed prices. Steers good but some weakness for shippers while high quality steers and cows hold steady. Hogs show steady demand with occasional higher choices and moderate loads.
Fragmented grain and commodity quotes show wheat, cash prices, and miscellaneous figures for May June July. Entries mention red wheat, mixed grains, cash terms, and several percentage-like codes with unclear context from a historic St Louis page.
Market strong at St Louis live stock yards with receipts around 9 000 cattle and 5 800 hogs. Prices show heavy native steers at 4.00 to 5.75, butcher steers 8.00 to 4.40, feeders 3.20 to 4.10, and corn fed stock 2.10 to.00. Pigs mid to good quality 4.60 to 5.10. Yorkers medium to prime 5.20 to 5.35. A telegraph report notes varied offerings and shifts in value for the day.
Chicago April 26 market notes show No. 2 spring wheat at 53 4 83 cents, No. 3 spring 34 4 cents, No. 2 red 344 cents, cash bids for coastal wheat 2 38c. Pork and lard prices listed with meat cutouts, butter at 23 cents per pound, dairy at 16 to 21 cents, eggs at 10 4 percent to 11 cents.
The Drover's market reports show shipments and price ranges for light cattle heavy dull stockers native and western varieties. Prices list 4.50 to 5.80 for various cattle types with ranges for cows bulls and natives. totals include shipments around 10,000 and 5,000 head estimates with multiple grade classifications.
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