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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1887
Page
1
Fire record reports a town in Michigan consumed by blaze amid drought conditions. Other fires in Illinois cause widespread losses and highlight drought impact on communities, with details on effected areas and scale of damage.
A reported blaze in Pennsylvania destroys thousands of dollars in property. New York firm Kinsle Todd & Co., wholesale dry goods, assigned today at 360 Broadway, with assets and liabilities to be determined. In Michigan, Farwell camps of John Maloney and Bough ton & Co. burned by forest fires, workers scrambled to save belongings.
Canishe Aug 9 Prairie fires have been frequent in this vicinity for two weeks causing thousands in losses A farmer along the Ohio and Mississippi railway reported about fifty tons of timothy burned from his meadow
Sandusky Michigan suffered a major morning fire that started in a swamp south of town. Nine buildings burned, with losses estimated at 15,000. No lives were lost, contrary to early reports. The principal business district was left destroyed.
Kaamazoo Michigan, Aug 9 A granary, horse barn, hay and grain barn the county's largest, plus five stacks of oats owned by Walter Cocardson of Complack township burned this morning. Loss estimated at 8000 to 10000 dollars, with insurance around 6760 dollars.
Heavy fires have burned across about 1,400 acres behind Lake Forest cemetery in Grand Haven over two weeks. The blaze damaged grass on thirty lots and bleached tombstones while spreading southeast of the city. the fire is now controlled to the south.
Fire bug incidents last night damaged barns and a shed behind the Methodist church for about 300 dollars. Earlier alarms reported lumber and dock fires at Stimpson Fay and Co mill and at C A Blackley and Co lumber yards causing estimated damages up to 40,000 dollars with 20,000 dollars insurance.
Aug 9 Chicago reports severe drought over a wide area with scorched prairies, dry wells, and scarce water. Suburbs fight fires hourly, farms lose crops, and cattle suffer as fires threaten groves and homes from Western Springs to South Englewood. An Inter Ocean note adds oil discovery near Kanka.
The acting attorney general has appointed W. J. Clark of Columbus Ohio as assistant to the U S attorney for the district of Utah. Invitations flow to the president from western and southern cities including Indianapolis Providence and Warren Mass but he plans brief stops and will not travel beyond Kansas City or Atlanta before returning to Washington to prepare his annual message. Small pox and yellow fever rage in Havana with July deaths totaling 104 and 112 respectively. Silver bullion costs and coinage data for the year ending June 30 1887 show bullion costs around 24.56 to 24.65 million with 38 266 83 silver dollars coined.
The Free Press reports from Ottawa that the fisheries department found grounds for Halifax’s telegraphed claim that British war ships may aid in protecting Gulf of St Lawrence fisheries from American poachers. Confidential communications from Admiralty authorities say ships will patrol forbidden waters and seize violators when possible.
Baseball notes show Chicago beating Philadelphia 17 to 0 while Chicago bested Detroit 13 to 10. Washington 10, Brooklyn 8. Athletics 5, Baltimore 10. Metropolitans 10, game called at darkness. Lincoln 24, Wichita 12. Indianapolis 10, New York 5. Hastings 11, Kansas City 1. Louisville 1, Cincinnati 0. St Louis 11, Cleveland 8. Pittsburg 23, Boston 8.
Curiaco August 9 The Times Minneapolis reports a welcome harvest showing new wheat arriving at country elevators. Thresher evidence supports a large crop and indicates the northwest will have more wheat to sell this year than in the last five years. The crop quality and care are described as the best milling crop since 1883.
Mrs. A Kochler wife of a local shoemaker vanished with their 8 year old child last Saturday evening. Seen with a prominent city contractor that night. Husband suspects elopement and plans to follow to Schell City tomorrow.
A committee to probe Henry S. Ives management of the Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton met in New York. Ives proposed a full statement and resignation was anticipated. He turned over assets to trustees Waite McCoy and Denton as creditors’ actions loom. The session adjourned with more inquiry expected and accounting scrutiny planned.
Curiaco Aug 9. On July 13 1887 Illinois secretary of state issued relief of incorporation to a Chicago company named Woman's Temperance Building Association with ten thousand shares at 100 each. Incorporators Millie B Cass Francis E Willard Esther Hughes William Dering James B Robbs. Building to be national headquarters of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union as temperance training school and hall. Ground secured in central Chicago. plan to serve as headquarters and office building. Committee calls for temperance supporters to contribute to the project.
In San Francisco on an August day Chas F Crocker refused to answer questions from the Pacific commission about payments to influence legislation and about paying bills without vouchers. The commission has not decided whether to seek U S court action to compel testimony.
On August 9 in Derrort Michigan Joseph Schwelbach and Louisa Arnet wed. A German telegram urged the groom to return home, sparking parental opposition and a breakup. The couple sought annulment, the groom left for his boyhood home, and the wife plans to sue for divorce on grounds of desertion.
Louisville report notes natural gas struck across the river at Jeffersonville boosting prospects for new supply and potential regional energy development. The discovery could affect local industries and residential use as crews assess the extent and commercial viability.
A collision occurred one mile from Cuatranooaa between a switch engine and an East Tennessee Railway passenger train. Engineer Burgess and fireman William Bradon were fatally injured while leaping from the train. Cars piled on the track. passengers escaped miraculously though many were injured and some may die.
General Sparks declines to support consolidating Garden City and Larned land offices, calling the move extremely remote and unnecessary. He states he will not recommend removal to Dodge City and advises no unease.
In St. Louis on August 9 two land buys totaling $88,000 were made north of Grand Avenue, adjoining the river. The parcels are believed to be the west landing site for the new Mississippi bridge, prompting much comment.
A gale hit Milwaukee about 8 PM injuring six men in the machinery hall as the main building and several structures at Cold Springs Park state fair grounds were wrecked. The storm lasted about an hour from the strong winds.
Fair weather in the eastern portion with local rains in the west, variable winds and slight temperature changes across the state. A slight warming trend is noted in western areas.
New York market reports show money and mercantile paper rates with call money around 4 to 6 percent and mercantile paper near 5 to 6 percent, while exchanging rates sit dull at 4.81 percent for 60 day bills and 4.83 percent on demand. Kansas City grain and provisions include mixed wheat bids and offers for No. 2 soft winter and red wheat, oats and corn prices with small bid ranges, plus dairy and poultry prices for butter, cheese, creamery products, and fresh chickens with varied per dozen and per pound values.
The Live Stock Indicator notes cattle receipts at 2 171 with 3 official yesterday and 1 614 ships showing a steady market. Prices range good to choice good to medium for fed cattle at 4.00, steers around 2.00 to 2.50, grass range steers 2.25 to 3.00. Hogs receipts at 7 060 with 400 official yesterday and 300 ships around 4.73 to 5.15 for good to choice. Sheep and lambs receipts 242 with market steady and good to choice around 2.13 to 3.25.
St Louis market notes show Warat No 2 wheat at 6 8 1 cents, August 681, 6sXc, closing 18Xc, September 69% 1%c, Conn No 2 mixed cash 36%c, August 8645 Sike, closing Mc, Sept 36% 375. Data No 2 mixed cash 3Q 23Kc, Sept 4% B3. Butter creamery Butren creamery 2 2Xc dairy 14 25c. WatsKr steady at 1.05. Provisions Park new 15.50, Lard 6.45.
Market conditions show active demand across grains meat and produce with varied prices. Receipts and shipments cited include corn hogs and cattle with ranges from 2.00 to 4.00 per unit. regional listings feature New York Yonkers and Texas indicators amid mixed quality grades and strong buyers.
Fragmentary OCR listing livestock items with prices and weights including cattle steers calves lambs and dairy products at Chicago market. Entries show per cwt and per pound rates with scattered company or station references.
The University of Kansas announces growing facilities and new courses across Civil and Electrical Engineering Physics Chemistry Natural History Art Pharmacy Medicine Music Law and the Collegiate and Preparatory departments. Lectures begin September 14 for the Law and other courses with admissions details and tuition information available from Chancellor J A Lippincott in Lawrence.
Lawrence residents recall the first real Civil War clash at Wilsons Creek 26 years ago with survivors named from the First Kansas Second Kansas and sheriff units. Notables include Col Walker Capt Barnes Col O E Lesmard and Gen Lyons killed, while Gen Mitchell Gen Sturgis and Eugene Ware are mentioned among officers and participants.
The first day organized classes and preliminary work while the institute began in earnest with larger attendance and greater interest. Girls outnumber boys among attendees, and teachers fill penmanship, physiology, grammar, and bookkeeping sessions under Prof. Stevens and Prof. Graham as attendance grows and book sales are offered by the Journal office.
The sixth district congressman Hon E J Turner of Sheridan County discussed corn yields, predicting about half a crop with one third good, another third fodder, and the rest destroyed. He noted statewide interest in a secretary of state candidate, speculated on governor contenders, and forecast possible Blaine Sherman alignment at the national convention citing New York as pivotal. He expected Blaine if elected to dominate, else Sherman, with a cautious presidential style.
The transportation committee of the Grand Army plans a state reunion, with Lawrence proposing Bismarck as the site and local guarantees for quarters and subsistence. A week separate from fairs is eyed, avoiding the St. Louis encampment date, with several leaders pledging support and railroads offering reduced travel rates.
The notice urges those holding scrip to seek maximum value for their certificates by consulting the Douglas County Bank before selling.
Capital:Now urges district boards to inspect schoolhouses for exterior and interior defects. Holes in blackboards and windows, a cracked stove, faulty stovepipe, doors without locks, worn desks, and crumbling outhouses stain the grounds. The piece warns against procrastination and questions whether revival is possible.
An advertising note extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy and a frugal choice. It claims widespread use and price appeal, urging readers to buy from available vendors and stock up for family health.
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