The Defense Complete The Presence of the Police
The article notes police presence tends to raise disorder amid Catholic and Protestant clashes. It describes riotous scenes and vindictive killings as part of the unrest.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1886
Page
1
Anarchists Trial Proceedings Delay and Testimony
The Des Moines anarchists trial opens with defense delays as counsel seek a procedure. Gilmer's cross-examination yields no new basis to impeach the witness whose honesty is debated, while ex Governor Morrill and other officials affirm Gilmer's truthfulness under oath. Police witnesses mostly corroborate Gilmer and Haymarket events, with limited rebuttal potential seen by both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Council For the
W.S. Graham
the Times
Gilmer
Graham
Captain Black
Chester C. Cole
Supreme Court
Towa
Edward B. Mason
United States District Court
Des Moines
United States
Tuthill
Tecess
Attersoon
Samuel Morrill
Harry Gier
Foster
Geo.h.chast
Haymarket
A. S. Berkowsky
Michael Kissane
Yave
Grinnell Anicne
Court Adjourns After Hearing on Speech Order
The court directed the parties to confer on the order of speech and then adjourned until tomorrow morning to continue the proceedings.
Rioting Across BeElFast Sees 5000 Troops and Civil Guards
BeElFast reports 5,000 troops and 2,500 constables occupy a troubled district amid clashes between Protestants and Catholics. Both sides blame the other for attacks on houses and civilians. Rioting continues with youths and women loading weapons, a tacit truce forming after dawn. Police are accused of panic killings, inspiring fear and demands for a public inquiry. A fund opens for families of the killed and Maurice Healy seeks indemnity for Constable Gardiner’s death. Special constables are enlisted as the military replaces police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viragos
Bally Maccaret
Bally Namich
Chamberlain
Maurice Healy
Cork City
Gardiner
Washington Notes Reflect Cabinet Meeting and Appointments
Washington notes report President appointing Daniel Magone as collector of customs for New York port while Sterling Martin is discussed for Austrian mission. Cabinet, excluding the attorney general, meets. Mexican troubles are debated. Interior secretary rules on Charles Wilkins desert land entry, affecting many similar cases. Biennar says Manning’s health improves but return to the cabinet is delayed until cool weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurndtos
Daniel Magone
Ogdensburg
New York
Sterling Martin
Nebraska City
Neb
Charles F. Wilkins
Los Angeles Land District
California
Secretary of the Interior
Out of the Field. Ralios report from North Carolina
In Ralios North Carolina August 10 the article notes a decision to call no state. The brief item records a casual sports or local report style remark with no additional details or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralios
N. C
We Will Not Fight The Situation at El Paso Unchanged
The El Paso standoff remains static as two forces await orders from their capitals. Mexican troops attempt to desert, while opposing units hold positions without renewed engagement. Leaders issue cautious statements amid tense border mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
No Trouble Likely to Occur
Governor Porter said no serious trouble between the United States and Mexico is likely. Diplomatic correspondence is advancing, and there is confidence that events will be adjusted satisfactorily. President Diaz is believed willing to resolve the matter calmly and carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasersdon
Porter
Mexico
Diaz
Quiet Interlude as Paso Del Norte and Euraso Brace for Tense Night
The townsfolk report calm streets after officials discuss views on order and police presence. Cutting remains jailed with no start date set for Chihuahua. Mexico City papers debate the sentence’s legality and expect adherence to the Guadaloupe Hidalgo treaty for amicable dispute resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euraso
Tex
Paso del Norte
Cutting
Chihuahua
Crry
Mexico
Farma
Legal Fraternity of
the Capital
Sligo Diaz Nuez
Guadaloupe
No Change In Cutting Imbroglio As Mexicans Desert
El Paso August 10 report says the situation remains calm with both sides awaiting capital decisions. Many Mexican troops are attempting to desert while officers closely monitor them. El Paso volunteers are now three armed companies stockpiled with merchant supplied firearms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el, Paso
Tex
el Paso
Richmond Murder Trial Opens as Insanity Is Key Issue
In St Jor Missouri on August 10 Dr A Richmond stands trial for the murder of Col J W Strong Herald manager. The defense presents two witnesses and several depositions all aimed to prove insanity. Witnesses describe unstable mind after a failed business and a belief others seek his life. A Chicago brain specialist testifies to undeniable insanity. Court adjourns at 3 30 to attend funeral of Hon Samuel Ellsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
St. Jor
A. Richmond
J. W. Strong
The
Herald
Fred Menafee
Anna M. Brown
Samuel Ellsworth
Forest Fires Encroach Near Eau Claire after Rain
An Eau Claire special reports a brief shower dampening forest fires along the Omsha and Wisconsin Central lines. Trains observed few fires, but northward along the pineries the country remains enveloped in black smoke with a strong odor from burning leaves grass and debris. Reports from the Eau Claire river area thirty to forty miles east say the worst is over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Inter Ocean
Eau Claire
Wis
Omsha
Wisconsin Central
Eau Claire River
Here
Switch Engine Explosion Disrupts Union Pacific Yards
A switch engine exploded in the Union Pacific yards west of Kansas City on August 10. The incident occurred in the yards as workers reported the blast, causing a localized disruption and prompting inspection of equipment and tracks. Further details were not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ag Hoe Boller
Kansas City
Union Pacific Yards
West Kansas City
Chas
Racing Results From Sanatocsa and Chicago
A compilation of race results from Sanatocsa and Chicago with purse amounts, distances, and finish orders. Notable finishes include Lord Lorne, Tambourette, Peconce in maiden mile. Barnum and Aretino in a mile event. and Irish Pat, Jim Gray, Punka among others. Also reports yesterday’s league games and Burlingame Nines undefeated run potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanatocsa
Lord Lorne
Tambourette
Peconce
Barnum
Aretino
Free Knight
Laredo
Lizzie Krepps
Grizette
Chicago
Curiaco
Donovan
Fanchette
Veniste
Irish Pat
Dawn of Day
Fred. Wooley
Jim Gray
Guenn
L Lera
Hlinda
Orvid
Alimony
Punka
Mamie Sfunt
Idle Pat
Modesty
Mountain Range
St. Louis
Firemen Hurt In Lingering Engine Mishap
Haige a fireman and Edward Colestock foreman of the yard were dangerously hurt. Robert Wilson an engineer and Abe Laughlin a switchman also were badly wounded. The engine had been long in service.
Postoffice changes in Kansas for week ending August 7 1886
The list notes a name change from Grand View Morris to Delavan Henry Kingman p m and discontinuations Bluffton Ottawa and Dean Rene. It also records postmasters appointed for Amboy Rooks Co Ewell Sumner Co Lemuel Williams Hanback Norton Heber Cloud C B Messer Olesburgh Patterson Olesburgh Potawatomi Co J 5 Spangler Orie Summer Co Mrs J Mendenhall Plevna Reno Co and John W Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand View
Morris Co
Delavan
Henry Kingman
P. m
Bluffton
Ottawa
Dean
Rene Co
Organizing a New Railroad in Mississippi and Louisiana
NATCHEZ August 10. The North and South railroad project to New Orleans from Fort Scott arrived in town and proceeded to organize Mississippi under a charter to the New Orleans & North Western railroad. The initial officers include General J. H. Rice as president and Col. S. B. Bush as vice president. A charter was filed in Vidalia, Louisiana for the Louisiana branch under the name New Orleans Natchez & Ft. Scott railway with Col. S. S. Bush as president and Gen. J. H. Rice as vice-president. Delegations from Hot Springs, Bastrop, Raiville, Winnsboro, Columbia, Clinton, Baton Rouge, and Woodville attend, with a river excursion and banquet planned for three hundred guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez
Miss
New Orleans
Fort Scott
Mississippi
New
C. T. Drake
Ft. Scott
H. R. M. Whitman
A. OR. Norris
E. P. Lannean
Vidalia
Louisiana
Winnsboro
Columbia
Concord
Clinton
Baton Rouge
Woodville
South
Missouri Pacific to Meet Competitors on Eastbound Fares
General Passenger Agent Townsend announces that the Missouri Pacific will accept any rate on eastbound tickets necessary to meet cut rates via Chicago. He states the road does not limit by price but will meet the fate of competitors, whatever it may be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Townsend
Missouri Pacific
Chicago
New Cattle Disease Reported In Taylorsville Area
A new cattle disease has broken out in Taylorsville Illinois. Widow Potts in the northwestern part of the township lost several cows and others in the neighborhood have similar losses. The disease is described as an udder ailment that proves fatal and is said to be contagious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorville
Spring Wheat Crop Conditions Fell in August Report
Washington August 10 spring wheat condition drops from 83 to 80 with last year’s 86. Harvest nears finish as weather improves though final estimates likely lower. Corn shows heavy decline since July 1 from 95 to a much lower figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasHincTon
Department of Agriculture
Wellington temperance battle over saloon license
In Lexiseros Missouri Wellington residents again clash over a saloon license for Michael Maloney Jr. After seventy eight names on the renewal petition, ten signers withdrew their names and a remonstrance signed by forty seven residents arrived. The county court faces a difficult choice and seeks a verdict pleasing both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexiseros
Wellington
Dan K
Shields
Michael Maloney
Storm period predicted for August 16 to 20 by Prof Foster
Berursetos Iowa August 10 The Hawk Eye reports meteorologist Prof Foster will forecast a major storm phase from August 16 to 20 1886 with heavy rains hail tornadoes and gales breaking a great drought. A tropical hurricane is forecast along the southeast Atlantic coast between the 16th and 20th affecting multiple regions. Vivid sunspots and auroras are predicted around the 18th to 23rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berursetos
Iowa
Foster
Atlantic
Towa
Ilinois
New England
Canada
Labrador
Sterling volunteers offer services for possible Mexico trouble
August 10 brief notes Sterling citizens form a volunteer company and tender their services to Governor Martin to be sent to the president if troops are needed in the Mexico situation. A hundred men stand ready to march at a moment's notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stertinc
Kas
Sterling
Martin
Mexico
Wanted newspaper copies for office payment
Three copies each of the Weekly Journal issues dated June 17 and July 20 and three copies of the Daily Journal dated July 1 are requested. Any person leaving copies at this office will be liberally paid for his trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Journal
DaiLy Journal
Queen's Speech to be brief at reassembling
August 10 report from Lonnox states the Queen's speech on Parliament's reassembly will be unusually brief. It will mainly reference foreign relations and focus on the session's business with little discussion of other subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnox
New Duffy Malt Whiskey tonic touted for women health
Baltimore firm Duffy Malt Whiskey Co introduces Daffy Tower Mint Cure a tonic using Daffy pure malt whiskey and mint. Marketed for relief of menstrual pain aiding nursing mothers and menopause symptoms it claims to strengthen blood and organs. Medical department promises case statements with postage for inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Baltimore
Duffy
Daffy
Ayer's Ague Cure Boasts Unfailing Fever Remedy
The advertisement proclaims Ayer's Ague Cure never fails to cure fever and ague and all malaria disorders. Warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Market Report Flour and Grain Prices Across Commodities
Market report lists flour retail prices at 3.15 with other grades 2.56 2.55 2.35 for rye 2.35 for corn white 35c mixed 85c oats 202% rye 10c hams 13c bacon 6c tierces and barrels 6c tawl low 8c 2c butter 10 1c eggs per dozen cheese and potatoes apples onions poultry chickens alive 52 per shop spring 1.05 432.00 per dozen livestock hogs 4 4.0 cows 24 3e3 steers 33ga1423c
Kansas Cy August 10 Flour Market Report Overview
Market notes show a dull flour market with prices for various grades listed in cents and dollars. Wheat and corn receipts and shipments are provided, with prices for No 2 red and No 2 cash, along with butter eggs and other staples. Livestock and produce values appear with ranges for eggs, hay, flax seed, and live poultry, reflecting a slack trading day and mixed demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Cy
Bésc
Eae
Stock Indicator Reports From City Market
Market notes show mixed receipts and shipments across categories. Prices and conditions range from good to weak with overall activity described as steady to quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khansaz
Crasa
Macket
Grain and dairy prices from St Louis market listing
The page shows a dense price listing for commodities in St Louis including flour, wheat, corn, rye, butter, eggs, whisky, and provisions. It notes bid and closing prices, with several months and October settlements, along with assorted OCR junk and unclear terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Anguet IV
XEA
Vagina
Wye
Esses
Market trends for cattle hogs and sheep from St Louis report
ACne t movements show steady shipping for cattle with prices around 4.20 to 4.25 for select grades and 3.84 to 4.20 for common. hog receipts firm with mixed packing and some crossers noted. sheep receipts active with demand and price around 4.705.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
SC Ket
Wnchanveds
Flour and grain futures report from Wisconsin to Minnesota
Grain columns show flour prices and futures for Wheat Corn Oats and Rye across regions including Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota and the East. August through October activity notes closing bids and ranges with No 2 Spring and No 2 hard distinctions and rye data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Michican
Minnesota
Iéc
Berge
Mic
Chicago Live Stock Market Report from The Drovers Journal
CATTLE receipts 7,000, shipments 4,000. Market steady. Shipping steers 1250 to 1500 pounds 3.00 to 5.00, stockers 2.40 to 3.40, cows and bulls 2.60 to 3.45, natives and half breeds 4.00 to 6.60, 187 Montana 1515 at 3.60. HOGS receipts 15,000, shipments 4,160. Best strong, hogs mixed 4.00 to 5.15, high 4.40 to 4.50. SHEEP receipts 1,500, shipments 0. Market firmer. Natives 2.00 to 4.25, Texas 2.00 to 2.50, lambs 3.06 to 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arguet
the Drovers Journal
Texas
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