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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1887
Page
1
New York report details Richard Seaman Scott who fled in 1885 with 160000 from Manhattan Bank. The suit against John R Dunn alleges Dunn masterminded the embezzlement, guiding Scott, with Dunn later arrested in New York. Scott, now in London, recounts the scheme and Dunn’s coercion.
Grant was granted bail set at 150000 dollars and must post to avoid Ludlow jail. An indictment exists against Scott who cannot be extradited. He is 42 years old.
In Monacoery Alabama on August 16 Jesse Dukes editor of the Weekly Herald was ordered to depart the city or face the penalty of his life after a public meeting condemned his articles as offensive to whites.
Governor Adams received a telegram from Adjt General West with an appeal from Sheriff Rendall for help. Cavalry units at Denver Colorado Springs Canon City Leadville and Aspan are ordered to move to the front tonight. Crook in Omaha alerted. war department urged to shield settlers.
Meeker Colorado and Denver reports conflict over Ute activity. A Meeker dispatch says N Major met with Col Crow and Ute chiefs to urge departure, stock gathering allowed, wounded cared for, with no further trouble expected. Col orow bands drift, 400 women and children in town, possible revenge motive if Colorow learns of a fatality.
In Garden City Kansas on August 16, Garden City won the deciding game 1 to 0 against Scott City as they clash for the Western Kansas baseball championship. Large sums of money changed hands and the clubs held a banquet that evening. The prior day’s scores included Chicago 5 Detroit 3 and Philadelphia 7 Washington 6 among others.
Delegations from across the nation attend the First regiment armory in Curiaco for the third annual meeting of the society of American Florists. About 400 attendees hear welcomes and speeches while exhibits of bulbs immortelles and cut flowers draw interest. President Robert Craig of Philadelphia presents the annual address as John Thorpe of New York reads on Hybridization. Additional papers cover Business Methods Fungoid Disease and Summer Propagation of Roses.
A clairvoyant jailed on a fraud charge was released after one day by habeas corpus, claimed she worked at an avocation. She sues the justice, his bondsmen, and the deputy sheriff who sent her to the workhouse, seeking damages.
The sixteenth annual Grand Lodge convention of the Sons of St George began in Prerssure Pennsylvania at Lafayette Hall with nearly 200 delegates. The agenda includes revising the grand lodge constitution and secret work, and Grand President Fleck delivered the annual address. About 21,000 members exist, 16,000 in good standing, with $124,000 in the treasury.
Beruin reports the Bundesrath approved an 8,000,000 merk loan to fund operations of the alcohol monopoly. In Ennis, two dynamite cartridges exploded on the West Clare railway bridge today causing no serious damage. two more were found unspent. Crusheen town hall was fired upon with no damage. London says the government remains undecided on suppressing the national league with two thirds of Conservative MPs opposing immediate action.
J A Webb known as the Alcohol King toured western distilleries and announced the whiskey pool is formed with most distilleries already joining. He predicted reduced production and higher prices, saying twenty eight percent have not yet joined but will soon, and that the plan will benefit whiskey men nationwide.
United States District Attorney Allen filed suit in federal court against William A Swan of Wilkesbarre Pa and bondsmen Charles Parish and Lewis Sandleman to recover 6000 dollars for alleged deficiencies in big returns while serving as Indian agent at the Cheyenne River Reservation Dakota in 1883 and 1884. It is alleged Swan allowed cattle to wander from the agency and collected pay for individuals who had no existence.
Louisville reports the Rowan county circuit court has begun trial of Z T Young and Allie O Young for conspiracy to kill H W Logan. The next case will involve Perry or Hiram Pigman over the Tolliver killing. The trials have not sparked expected excitement while the state guard remains.
The Pacific railway commission and the Central Pacific counsel agreed that CP witnesses be sworn by the United States court. The commission will convene in New York on September 20 with Judge Dillon of the Union Pacific and A A Coehn of the Central Pacific to present oral arguments.
New York August 16 news reports L Hirsch and Bros importers of veneerers at 114 Con quest street and Chicago have failed. Creditors set liabilities at 100000 with assets unknown. Confessed judgments total 30469. Causes cited include shrinkage in values losses bad debts heavy expenses and dry rot.
New York reports Mrs George Gould presented her husband with a son last evening. The birth adds a new member to the Gould family in the New York social circle.
State dispatches report the senator Riddleberger freed from detention for health reasons amid ongoing legal matters. Officials confirmed his release followed medical clearance and return to private life.
Investigators in Peoria assess the disaster cause as a new dummy line progresses in Leavenworth Kas. The contract is awarded and rails and ties arrive for a dummy railroad from Fort Leavenworth to the Soldiers' Home. Memphis capital backs the project, set for completion by October 1, aiming to link with existing dummy roads from Kansas City to Wyandotte and open a valuable crosscity territory.
A day of heavy rain in Garden City Kansas was followed by another downpour by nine this evening. Reports from Seward Morton Stevens Planton Grant and Hamilton counties west and south of Garden City indicate widespread rain improving late crops. Santa Fe trains were delayed six hours today due to a washout ten miles east of Coolidge.
Anford Huawatna? Aug 16. Brown county is among the few in the state to anticipate an average corn crop. Despite contrary reports it will match last year's quantity and quality. Recent rains are welcome as water is scarce and not expected to affect crops.
Abilene Kansas August 16 Sheriff Miller tonight arrested F G Burnett a Rock Island grader for passing a twenty dollar counterfeit gold piece. Grading on the C K and branch to Salina will be commenced tomorrow and work also resumed on the Denver Air Line.
In Minneapolis Kansas this afternoon M H Johnston and his wife were drowned while crossing a ford in Pipe creek. Mr Johnston was a brother of Associate Justice Johnson.
A freight and passenger train on the Kansas City Fort Scott and Gulf railroad collided near Lenexa Kansas this afternoon. Both engines the mail car and several freight cars were wrecked but no one injured.
Hutcareon Kansas voters approve county bonds by over a thousand majority for Union Pacific and Frisco roads. The city erupts in excitement as results circulate tonight reflecting strong support and optimism.
A heavy rain fell for two hours this morning in Conncit Grove Kansas yielding about one and a half inches of water on the level.
Kansas City report says James Wilson aged 40 his son and Isaac King all colored were poisoned this morning at 1820 Main Street with Wilson and his son dying tonight. Wilson’s wife ill in bed two weeks apart from him not suspected. One man habitually stole from a nearby drug store and poison may have been mixed with their food. Various drugs found in the house.
Stewart Jackson, president of Despatch Transfer Co. in Kawaas City, has absconded with about $17,000. He reportedly borrowed against stock and left many friends in the lurch. A woman is rumored to be involved. Jackson, a married and previously reputable figure, is now at the center of the affair.
Light local rains in Kansas followed by fair weather. Variable winds and warmer conditions, except in the central portion where temperatures remain steady.
Dispatches report abundant rainfall spanning Kansas and Missouri with Missouri especially benefiting. In parts of the states the precipitation is the first in five weeks, providing welcome relief to farmlands and communities.
The Times special from Des Moines reports the national encampment of the Sons of Veterans began in Curiaco with many prominent members gathered from eastern states in attendance.
Washington notes discuss Interior Secretary’s stance on Northern Pacific indemnity belts and state territorial boundaries influencing land loss. Tobacco acreage remarks address data accuracy and agency oversight. A Peoria inquiry covers railroad wreck testimony on brakes, bridges, and possible arson theories with multiple officials testifying.
A Woodstock Va dispatch describes Senator Riddleberger lingering on the jail portico with supporters, leaving and returning, then being arrested and released multiple times. Judge Newman temporarily suspends a ten day contempt sentence until the senator can be returned to jail, citing his unstable condition.
The president of the World's W C T U Mrs Margaret Bright Lucas of London Miss Frances E Willard vice president for the United States and Mrs Hannah Whithall Smith of Philadelphia secretary issue a call to Christian women to observe November 13 and 18 as days of prayer for the temperance reform work global in scope and effort.
Official returns from Kentucky give Buckner a 17 015 plurality over Bradley in the recent election. Buckner, a Democrat, leads Bradley, a Republican, according to results from Louisville dated August 16.
Huntsville Alabama August 16 The freight conductors of the Memphis and Charleston road struck today for higher wages No freight trains are running
New York reports winners at Monmouth Park including Flageolette Fitz James Lugger Eolian Easter Sunday and Bassaine with brief notes on each horse's victory.
Louisville reports that former Governor Luke P. Blackburn remains alive in Frankfort while his son, Dr Carry Blackburn, fears his father may not survive the night.
Market notes show Morty-On call at 4 percent, Prime Mercantile Paper at 4 percent, Sterling Exchange steady around 4.80 bid and 4.634% demand. Total stock trades reached 21,552 shares with prices and yields reflecting mixed activity.
Kansas City grain and provisions listing Auguar 16 bids and offers for wheat and oats. No bids or offerings on several entries. Includes prices for corn meal, linseed oil, flaxseed, butter, cheese, and poultry amid mixed cash and futures quotes.
Live Stock indicators show cattle receipts at 5 486 with market activity across grades. Corn fed cattle mostly 3.10 to 3.75, stockers and feeders 2.50 to 3.70, butchers 3.00 to 3.35, cows 1.60 to 2.40, range prices 1.80 to 3.00. Haas-Resplete shipments 10 019 with lower prices 4.55 to 5.45, natives about 2.25 per unit.
August 16 market brief from St Louis reports price quotes for wheat No 2 cash and futures with bid and closing values, dairy at 13.425 c and lard around 6.45, meat and provisions mixed with Park new 15.25 and other commodity quotes. Also notes steady whiskey or mixed goods and local market activity with sellers and buyers in flux.
From The Drovers Journal dated August 16 Chicago a fragmented market list shows prices for lard butter eggs and dairy items with symbols and odd figures including pork products per barrel and per hundredweight. The readable figures include 15.00 for pork, 6.50 for lard and dairy items at 174 18e per pound.
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