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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1888
Page
6
The body of Mrs Emma Hawes was found at the bottom of a small lake in Lakeview Park with a fatal ax blow and iron weights on her neck waist and feet. A lynching mob gathered at the jail at midnight, officers firing on the mob and killing one and wounding many.
A government boarding school tragedy in White Earth details a brutal beating of Lizzie Zall by the principal after an after school visit by friends. The girl, now bedridden with severe injuries and sores, faces likely death as her parents deal with illness at home and community outrage prompts potential authorities action.
A football clash at Annapolis between Naval Academy cadets and St Johns College ends with a melee as about thirty rival students taunt and clash after St Johns wins 22 to 6. Cadets form a phalanx and rush their opponents, while two hundred cadets fight with blows until officials intervene. Authorities will investigate and a formal apology is expected.
In Bern on December 8, ministers and progressists debated the aged workmen’s insurance bill. Officials signaled readiness to modify the bill, with 65 as the likely starting age for payments, higher relief, a workers’ committee to draft statutes, and arbitration courts to include equal representation of workers and employers.
Cleveland on December 3 reports Thomas Axworthy former city treasurer now in London offers to repay 160000 to the city and in two years settle with his bondsmen if prosecutions are dropped and he is allowed to return to America.
Cariaco December 8 The hope that the man arrested in Kentucky would prove to be the person sought for the Tascott murder of A. J. Snell of this city has been dashed by a telegram from Lyons stating the suspect has been released.
In Washington a vault six feet square behind 931 F Street store trapped a young clerk for over an hour after a mistaken lock by a second clerk. Relief came when Charles E. Foster, building owner with the combination, opened the safe and she collapsed into relieved friends.
Alliance advocates in Spain pursue a coalition to oust Premier Crispi in Rome and keep church ties while awaiting a France Spain Italy Belgium pact to topple the Austro Germanic bloc. Castellar’s mission could hinder Crispi policy and affect renewed treaties.
The Interstate Commerce Commission began a session in Chicago with Colonel Morrison and Judge Cooley leading the probe. The inquiry is secret but Judge Cooley warned of abuses in passenger and freight operations and said pooling on passenger business will be considered. A week may bring more clarity.
A committee of the Army of the Cumberland plans to begin erecting a statue to Gener al Sheridan soon. Senator Manderson, the only member then in Wasixcox, notes the Army previously funded statues for Thomas and Garfield and estimates $30,000 would be needed for Sheridan’s memorial, with another similar amount to maintain it.
Boston, December 8. Sarah E. House, long noted for confidence games, including the so called Woman's Bank, was arrested this afternoon on a complaint alleging she swindled four women in 1880 out of 20,000. Authorities say her criminal record spans many similar schemes.
In Ottawa the Blair resolution to investigate Louis Riel citizenship is discussed. Observers suggest the move aims to question the legality of his trial and execution, stirring reactions about justice and imperial policy.
In Puiapetriata Pennsylvania on December 6 United States Appraiser Joseph B Baker and Assistant United States Appraiser Geo H Hoffman were dismissed from the customs service by order of the president issued through the secretary of the treasury.
J A Cowdery filed a libel suit seeking 25000 dollars against Clark Conkling of the Republican in Lioxs Kansas. The complaint stems from a June publication about Cowdery assaulting Hodgen editor of the Prohibitionist.
In Torrxa on December 8 the supreme court affirmed two errors from Douglas and Franklin counties. A. J. Jennings versus Joseph West from Douglas was affirmed. H. T. Sheldon versus Donahue from Franklin was affirmed.
Lennoys December 8 Madame DeForest aunt of Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt has vanished. Letters sent out elicit no reply and authorities fear she may have entered a convent due to her devout Catholicism.
Dec 8 report states the wide Spanish ministry has resigned. All retiring ministers express complete confidence in Senor Sagusta, signaling a unified stance amid the shakeup.
Democrats in the House press for aggressive scrutiny of the Senate bill through the Ways and Means Committee. They fault Democratic senators for a passive stance, fearing a retreat from vigorous opposition. House members warn that if the Senate fails to attack the measure, they will be forced to do so upon its return.
Police confront Griff’s hall and other venues as authorities warn anarchist gatherings must stop. Editors and speakers defend peaceable intent while saloon-keepers claim damages under conspiracy laws.
Coroner's inquest into Henrietta Kreichtman's death from typhoid fever, alleged to be connected with drugs supplied by Dr Emil Honig. Peter Kreichtman had previously killed his neighbor Matilda Hellerman, claiming Hellerman aided his wife's illness. Jury finds death a criminal operation by Dr Honig and he is jailed awaiting grand jury action.
Rumor swirled that Governor Hill issued a certificate of election for Bacon in the Fifteenth New York district. The report, unverified, sparked rapid speculation among Republicans and Democrats about shifts in the next congress. An investigation traced the tale to a New York door keeper joking that New York had saved her bacon.
St. Joseph Missouri December filing shows Major Bittinger a Republican candidate will contest the election of his Democratic opponent.
A Baltimore man details six years of catarrh chest rheumatism and blood poison. After visiting the Botanic Blood Balm store he used B B B and reports marked improvement by the third day and eventual recovery. He endorses the remedy and recommends it publicly. Sold by Raymond & Dick in Lawrence, Kansas.
One of the most deplorable murders in this region occurred at 4 o'clock this evening in Taxarkana Arkansas. A son of T Spear killed ex Mayor Beidler on the street amid an old feud. The Republic Taxarkana Arkansas reports this shocking incident as a major crime in the area.
Jacksonville Florida notes one new case six miles from the city with no deaths. Total cases reach 4075 and total deaths 412.
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