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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1887

Page

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The Ute Outbreak and Meeker News

Reports from Rica Fields indicate the crop is comparatively safe though danger to settlers remains high. No word from Sheriff Kendall about 75 men missing after attempting to arrest two Indians for horse stealing. A courier says 100 Ute bucks were seen toward Colorow's camp on Milk River raising fears General Reardon will move Militia to Meeker. Rumor says Chipeta was killed. In South Carolina floods on the Santee reveal overall crop safety with damage on North Santee limited to colored smallholders.

Guznwoop Colo Kendall Uintah Colorow Milk River Reardon Meeker Chipeta Ouray Franceston S.C South Santee Santee

Death of a Noted Lady at The Hermitage

Mrs. Sarah Jackson wife of Andrew Jackson Jr and mistress of the White House during President Jacksons second term died at The Hermitage today aged eighty one in Nasuvinne Tennessee.

Nasuvinne Tenn Sarah Jackson Andrew Jackson Jr White House Jackson

Washington Notes and Legion of Honor Session

The American Legion of Honor held its first biennial convention session in Washington with 46 delegates representing 62 000 members. The order carries 183 000 of insurance and paid about 4 000 000 in the last two years. Amendments set age limit and mandatory contribution to the benefit fund. National banks Abi line National Bank Abilene Kansas and First National Bank of Scanda Kansas were authorized to begin business. Trade dollars redemption period ends next month with about 7 400 000 redeemed. Mint director estimates 7 037 000 held in the country with extra redemptions from China and Japan.

Ame Ican Legion OF Honor Wasuixeton Supreme Court of the American Legion of Honor Supreme Council Reginald Felon Citizens Committee of HEW Banke Abilene National Bank Abilene Kes Capital First National Bank of Mint China Japan

Information on Richard Stewart’s imprisonment in Mexico sparks appeal

A report from Gatyzston states Richard Stewart of Chihuahua Mexico has spent months in a dungeon in Ojeana on a trumped up fraud charge. He claims to have been unable to contact friends or his government, but recently smuggled out a letter. A brother of Assistant District Attorney Solon Stewart, his large property is sinking into Mexican hands and he has little hope for trial or relief. He appeals to the government for action, describing his condition as deplorable.

Gatyzston Richard Stewart Chihuahua Mex Ojeana Solon Stewart

The American Party Calls National Conventionin Sieguserioga

The executive committee of a new political party named The American Party issues a call for a national convention in this city on September 16 and 17. They urge all Americans to attend to support measures like immigration restriction naturalization reform land for citizens only and polygamy abolition among others. The note also invites allied organizations to join.

New Political Party The American Party America United States Patriotic Order Sons of America Order of United American Mechanics Order of Deputies Political Alliance United Minute Men Granges Sieguserioga Party

Corner Stone Laying for Harper Masonic Temple

Harper Kansas hosts the laying of the corner stone with Deputy Grand Master H C McMaride and other officers presiding. Lodges from Wellington Angoria Medicine Lodge Anthony Attica and Kansas City participated as coins bylaws and local business cards were sealed inside the stone. Chicago hosts Colored National Masonic Convention gathers leaders from state grand lodges to discuss a national advisory body and craft Masonry’s relation to Christianity. The event marks the start of four days of sessions with about 10 000 members involved.

Harper Kas H. C. McMaride Jossica Munger H. Glenn Wellington Angoria Medicine Lodge Anthony Attica Kansas City Masonic Order Grand Lodge of Kansas Harper Chapter Harper Blue Lodge U. S Harper Graphic Harper Sentinel Bank of Harper Cmcaco Fraternity United States White Masona

Train Derailment Near Salt Creek Stems from Rail Sabotage

Despatches report a Peoria Decatur Evansville passenger train derailed near Salt Creek at forty mph after fish plates and spikes were removed. A crowbar and tools found in the weeds indicate robbery intent. a following freight train stopped the incident from becoming a disaster. No injuries.

St. Louis Lincoln Peoria, Decatur & Evansville Salt Creek

Fire destroys three works in Al Nasaville Tennessee

A blaze in Al Nasaville Tennessee destroyed Standard Oil works Pearce s distillery and Swain s marble works early tonight incurring an estimated loss near 100000 with only scant insurance coverage reported.

Nasaville Tenn Standard Oil Works Pearce Swain

Delegates Arrive for Republican State Convention in Iowa

Iowa Republica Des Moines Aug 23 delegates for the Republican state convention arrive for tomorrow's meetings. Governor Carraibe is expected to be renominated unanimously and Lt Governor Hull likely to gain similar support. There is talk of a resolution for presidential preference with Allison favored, Blaine also supported in some circles. The Rush County vote defeated relocating the county seat to LaCrosse by eighty nine votes.

Des Morvzs Govenorkarrabe Govenor Hull Allison Blaine County Rosa Cowren Kai Rush County LaCrosse

Washington County Election Cases End in Not Guilty Verdicts

A Galveston dispatch reports the Washington County election cases where many citizens faced charges of intemediation ballot box destruction and related offenses. A jury found not guilty on the second count while other counts were continued. Judge Turner dismissed those counts and awaits the next term. The cases prompted State Committee scrutiny in Washington and prompted several prominent Republicans to relocate and sell property at sacrifice.

Washington County Galveston Austin Otter United States District Court Turner State Committee Washington

Talmage Heirs Contest Will As Wife Inherits Most

The two eldest children of the late Col. A A Talmage plan to contest his will in St Louis. The estate valued at about half a million largely goes to his wife. He left ten dollars to each child from both marriages, angering the three children of the first wife. In Ozark Missouri eight Bald Knobbers pleaded guilty to whipping a man and seven face Saturday sentencing. one was fined three dollars and costs. The murder cases against seventeen more Bald Knobbers to be acted on Friday.

Curcaco Freeport Ill Charles A. Winship West Brewster House D. Brown Staples Isaac Staples Staples Winship Horoes New Yorks Malvina Payne Anna Payne Charles Street West Twelfth Street St. Lous Col A. A. Talmage Col. Talmage Kansas City Ozark Moo

President Cleveland Accepts Philadelphia Honors Banquet

PorapEnrara Aug 23 President Cleveland accepts invitations from the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Library American Philosophical Society Franklin Institute College of Physicians Law Academy and Historical Society to a banquet in his honor at the Academy of Music on September 17 In the afternoon he will attend another banquet hosted by the Hibernian Society The society has hosted Presidents Washington Beccin Tyler and Grant in the past

Creditors face losses as Mitchell, Vance & Co assets reveal $750000

Creditors learned Mitchell, Vance & Co assets total only 750000 with capital of 1200000 sunk. stockholders may need to sell holdings to pay debts. St Louis branch attached for 7348. Buchanan in charge of liquidating claim. Inter-State Extradition conf organised in New York with Beaver chairing. Labor party appoints fifth inspector. foreclosure sale of National Opera Company assets nets 20108 from 160000 cost. Whiskey firm to place 6000 bonds on market at 60 cents per dollar.

Mitchell, Vance & Co Sigel & Bobb St. Louie Buchanan New York McMackin United Labor Party McClare National Opera Company Alchatel Jersey City Heights Prorta Ill Chicago Cincinnati Louisville

Missouri Pacific Opens Nebraska Extension Auburn to Weeping Water

The Missouri Pacific railroad will open its new Nebraska extension from Auburn to Weeping Water on August 28 and operate it as the main line. Rear Admiral Craven, United States Navy retired, dies at Charleston navy yard at about 80. A mechanic's lien is placed on Henry S. Ives Brooklyn residence valued at about $60,000 after he ordered $15,000 in gold bronze plush ivory decorations.

Nebraska Louis Missouri Pacific Railroad Auburn Weeping Water Boston Craven United States Navy Washington Charleston Navy Yard New York Brooklyn Henry S. Ives

Polish wedding boy mob assault ends in man’s death

In Milwaukee on Aug 23 a Polish wedding crowd pelted a house with stones. August Ruak, a guest, was beaten and later found dead with a broken neck as authorities search for the assailants. In Moorian, Alderman Mooney declared his estate abandoned for creditors, liabilities around 100000 led by Ontario Bank with 53626.

Milwauken August Ruak Moorian Mooney Ontario Bank Ametts

Texas Fever Inflicts Cattle Deaths in St Louis

Health commissioners report nearly 1000 head of cattle died in three days in St Louis from Texas fever as two meat inspectors confirm the toll.

St. Louis The

Prohibition Party National Committee Meeting Delayed

Postponed from November 16 to November 30. national committee of the Prohibition Party to meet in Curcaco on that date.

the Prohibibition Party

The Czar Sails for Copenhagen on Imperial Yacht

From Cronstadt August 23 the czar and family departed for Copenhagen aboard the imperial yacht. Also noted are a city indignation meeting in Dosim and timely regional updates from New York and Texas. In Chicago the Rev Charles Goss resigns amid church divisions. Pennsylvania urges centennial constitutional celebration. A Temple Texas wreck injures four train crew, and NY leader Theodore Tomlinson dies aged sixty nine.

Cronstadt Copenhagen Dosim Rotunda Charles T. Goss Moody’s Old Chicago Beaver Pennsylvania Temple Tex Theodore G. Tomlinson New York Henry Clay Peter Cooper

Market Reports and Livestock Prices Across Cities

Market notes from New York and Kansas City show mixed futures and cash bids across wheat, corn, oats, and rye. Live stock markets in Kansas City and St Louis reflect steady to higher demand for cattle hogs and sheep with receipts and shipments cited.

Kansas City Banane Cite Anpuet Toa Chase America Kensea Missouri Ata Kameas City Carrie St. Louia J. Louis Atchere Yonkers Ae Siemio Rae

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