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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1887

Page

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John Roach Dies at 63 Great Shipbuilder Passes Away

John Roach renowned American shipbuilder died in New York at 3 AM after a cancerous growth in his neck. He endured great pain with morphine relief while his son Garrett stayed by his side. Roach, a strong Republican, influenced party work and faced a shutdown in his ship yard as news spread. A meeting of employers planned for tomorrow to honor his death.

John Roach New York Garrett Mr. Rowch John Roweh Whitney Despates Dolphin Ketty Phi Ham John Ronelh

Mortgage Paid in Kansas City Loan Dispute

The $1,800 mortgage on Mrs. Whitrock's house was paid today via a local loan agency amid accusations by Adams ac company. Fred Whitrock claimed he sued to obtain relief from the debt and arranged terms with detectives for settlement.

Kansas

Interstate Commerce Bill Debate Shapes Senate Action

In Washington on January 11 the Senate revisited the interstate commerce bill with Coke and Harris arguing for the conference report. Saulsberry and Colom spoke in favor, while the chamber debated long haul provisions and potential rate wars. The House advanced a department of agriculture and labor bill and animal industry measures amid criticism of pleuro-pneumonia controls. In St Louis, Robert Steel was fatally shot by Y R Marsteller at the Union stock yards after a disputed loan, triggering a major local incident.

Washixeton Senate Coke Arris Saulsberry Colom Department of Commissioners of Labor Bureau of Animal Industry Wateh Castle National Morean M Sippi Swindbarn New York Wericulture Loring St. Louis Robert Steel Hull & Steel, Commission, Merchants Union Stock Yards Y R. Marsteller Steel Marsteller Commission

Pardon bid by ex mayor Navin fails in Michigan

Demnorr Mich January 10 Friends of ex Mayor Thomas Navin Adrian seek his pardon He serves a sland term for embezzlement and swindling Gov Alger after patient hearing declines to grant the pardon The English Cabinet London January 10 announces new cabinet Lord Salisbury foreign affairs RH Smith first lord of the treasury Goschen exchequer Stanhope state for send Henry Holland colonies with no changes to other officers

Thomas Navin Adrian Alger Loxpos Lord Salisbury Atate RH. Smith G. J. Goschen Rd Stanhope Henry Holland

San Francisco Rocked by Morning Earthquake

San Francisco felt a citywide quake this morning stretching from east to west with tremors reported across neighborhoods. no casualties or damage details provided in the brief.

Herthquake San Francisco

Kansas Solons Organize by Electing Officers

The Kansas legislature organizes with A. W. Smith chosen speaker as both houses elect officers. Republican caucus selects leadership including Clogston for speaker pro temp and Wallar as assistant chief clerk. Senate and House address organization matters and delay message delivery.

Toreka Jan T. T. Taylor Hutchinson W. C. Edwards Pawnee Osage Corbett Russell A. W. Smith McPherson Ton. Q. B. Clogston Greenwood Col Charles Villard Sterling W. T. Wallar

Fire destroys Alcazar Palace at Toledo

Fire at Alcazar Palace in Toledo on Sunday leveled the building, causing losses estimated at one million. The report notes extensive damage and the final toll unclear as authorities assess the wreckage.

Threatened Boycott Shocks Chicago Boot and Shoe Firms

Several hundred shoe makers are idle, blamed on Chicago manufacturers who discharge union men for accepting reduced wages. The district assembly No. 11 plans action against firms named in the boycott, while Co A Fargo & Co disputes the idle number and urges press restraint.

Chicaco Assemblies Knights of Labor Chicago Baby Peyentiainst Seligy Rschwab & Co Fargo & Cane C Mollenderson & Gans MD Wella & Co Phelps, Pouge & Palmer Coa. Fargo & Co

Fire Devastates Batavia Area Destroying Block Edges

Destructive blaze reported in Batavia burns half the town with hydrants frozen delaying efforts. Fire consumed Clamp Company blocks Batavia Wheel Company Daily News building and nearby blocks including Tomlinson and Parlour Mackie dry goods, with losses around 75000 dollars, partially insured.

Lockront N. Y Batavia Barasta Clamp Company Batavia Wheel Company Daily News 8. N. Main Ensign Tomlinson Parlour & Mackie

Jury Still Out In Hamilton Train Wreck Case

The jury in the Hamilton train wrecking case is still out and may be kept until court adjourns in a week to ten days unless a verdict is reached earlier. Judge Hindman will hold them. Shoe Factory Burned in Brocton Mass In Heavy Loss To A J Beale Co.

Wrasporte Kan Hamilton Hindman Brocton Mass A.J. Beale

Hewitt Elected Speaker In Arkansas House

Little Rock Jan 11 The Arkansas House organized electing Jno M Hewitt of Lee county as speaker He is an veteran legislator who served as a federal officer in a Kentucky regiment during the war.

Little Rock Ark Jno

Ex Governor Hamilton Joins Senate Run in Springfield

Springfield reports ex Governor Hamilton of Chicago announced as a senatorial candidate claiming Grand Army of the Republic support. His entry caused some panic among rival candidates in the field.

Springfield Hamilton Chicago Grand Army of the Republic

Prominent Citizen Shoots Wife Then Kills Self in Pa

Robert M. Taylor, a leading local figure, shot his wife and then died by his own hand in Rey.NoLpDsviLE, Pennsylvania. He died instantly, with authorities suggesting possible derangement. In Washington, the Farmers National Congress opened with an address by President Beverly and adjourned to tomorrow.

Rey.nolpdsvile, Pa Robert M. Taylor Wasninctos D. C Farmers National Congress Beverly

Great Suffering Among Cree on Sun River

The Times Fort Keogh Montana special reports severe hardship among Cree Indians on Sun River due to food and clothing shortages.

The Times Fort Keogh Montana Sun River

Rioting in Virginia prompts militia call out

Riots by Old Dominion Steamship line strikers at Newport News trigger a military response. Governor Lee orders three companies from Richmond and Hampton to the scene to protect property and arrest offenders.

Ricuwono Ol Dominion Steamship Company Newport News L. T. Bremond Chespeake and Ohie Railroad General Wickham Old Dominion Land Company Bremond Ieck Warwick County Lee Richmond Hampton

Church and Knights of Labor Not Opposed to Henry George

Arch Bishop Elder dismissed rumors of Catholic church and Knights of Labor united against Henry George. In Kansas City freight agents and arbitrators met to finalize a tariff proposal for Southern Kansas gas business and will publish it upon approval.

Cincinnati Elder Catholic Church Knights of Labor Henry George Sap Kansas City Inter-State Traffic Association Kangas

The Logan Fund Reaches Thirteen Thousand Dollars

The Chicago fund for Mrs. Logan has grown to thirteen thousand dollars as of January 11. The Logan Fund continues to raise support from donors in Wasutxotos and across Chicago.

Wasutxotos, D. C Chicago

Telegraphic Briefs Of National News And Incidents

Indicted druggists T B Jackson and Haberman and Selden of Macon Missouri face charges under the Hinor Inn. Ike Brumfield, a colored man, hanged by an unknown mob at Osaka Mississippi. body found next day. Train derailment near Todianapolis injures many. New York World urges GOP and Democrats to unite behind Roscoe Conkling for U S Senate. Fifteen ballots for Arkansas house speaker fail to produce a result. candidates St Ludi gines and J M Hewitt remain. A sixteen year old daughter of Dr John R Paxton of New York strangled during exercise on a spine-curvature device. Indian republicans swear in and announce a US Senate vote to occur Wednesday January 19. Columbian theatre introduces reduced admission at fifty cents interior pricing. no seat over one dollar. Fanny Davenport cited as prominent at present. Barley & Co of Kansas City, toy renters, failed yesterday. New Jersey legislature set to convene today. A through freight collides with another freight at Brand’s Station Virginia. both trains wrecked. Chas Mails engineer, Newman brakeman, Geo Showell foreman injured.

T. B. Jackson Haberman & Seldon Macon Ike Brumfield Osaka Miss Vincennes Todianapolis New York World Roscoe Conkling United States Arkansas House St iLudgines J. M. Hewitt John R. Paxton New York Yesterda Robertson Columbian Theatre Hevaye Pao Fanny Davenport Rg, Barley & Co Kansas City New Jersey Brand's Station Chas Mails Enginger Dos. Newman Mh Geo Showell Freman

Market Reports Highlight Mixed Farm Prices and Cattle Demand

The market summary shows receipts and shipments across cattle, hogs, and dairy with varying strength. Beef and pork values oscillate as buyers and sellers adjust to demand, while dairy products like butter and cheese trade at steadier levels. Local futures and spot quotes cite notable activity in steers, heifers, and pork cuts alongside poultry and eggs.

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