29 Jul 1886
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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1886
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports on the Susdry Civil Bill as amended by the Senate. The Senate Finance Committee releases findings while the House debates the Senate amendments to the bill. Key figures and party positions are noted as the legislative actions unfold.
The Senate reports back the vetoed pension bill for Annie C Owen with a recommendation to pass. The session includes action on House joint resolutions on public debt, river and harbor items, and Potomac and Mississippi improvements, with adjournment following briefings.
The speaker announced the question on the substitute reported by the committee on commerce, the Reagan bill for the senate bill the Cullom bill. Hiscock moved to substitute the senate bill amended with a clause delaying effect to January 1886. The substitute was rejected 102 to 126 and the house adjourned.
Consul Brigham says no headway yet in examination of editor Cutting case under Chihuahua chief justice Francisco Ramos. Ramos, an English speaking, respected jurist, is expected to render a correct, timely decision. Governor Torres of Sonora returns from Mexico City and hopes for a straight outcome without cross‑border friction. Mexico must modernize its laws and administration.
Lexpos July 27 reports the Marquis of Salisbury welcomed by large crowds before a Carleton club meeting he praised the conservative success and urged union with liberal-unionists on Irish policy noting W Smith as chief secretary of Ireland. Savannah July 27 recounts a brutal murder of a child by a dinner helper, her execution by mob.
William V. P. Pierson, cashier of the American Baptist Publishing Society, was thrown from a carriage last March fracturing his left leg. During his forced absence a warrant was issued for Pierson as a defaulter of 60000 dollars. Embezzled funds were absorbed by speculation.
A notice proclaims that Blood Rate Co of Atlanta offers cures for scrofula blood diseases ulcers tumors and various ailments at one third the cost and half the time of existing remedies. It promises a free book with remarkable cases and lists Barber Bros druggists as sellers.
Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething children touted as the prescription of a top nurse and physician in the United States. Used for forty years by millions of mothers, it claims to relieve teething pain cure dysentery and diarrhoea and reduce wind. Priced 25 cents a bottle.
The article explains that proper daily nutrition and waste expulsion keep health stable, but weather shifts can hinder skin perspiration, trapping impurities in the body. It advocates Brandreth's Pills as a remedy to cleanse impurities, relieve pain inflammation and colds arising from blocked perspiration.
The defense in the self murder case loses hope as the jury returns a verdict finding Willie guilty of murder in the first degree. The trial centers on the actions of the accused and the motive behind the fatal act, with prosecutors arguing premeditation and the defense urging extenuating circumstances.
In Caiiaco July 27, Louis Haas a Central station detective testified he witnessed riot scenes and heard a crowd say Here comes the bloodhounds you do your duty and we will do ours. Cross examination yielded little new. Percy English described his stenographic notes from the Haymarket meeting and Parson's and Spies speeches. M M Thompson of Marshall Field Co testified he saw Spies and Schwab approach the Haymarket and heard words pistols and police, and observed three men moving toward the rally before dispersal. Thompson’s testimony tied Spies Schwab and Schnauba to plans to throw bombs at police, bolstering the prosecution’s case as the day ended.
In Ente Kas July 27 after two hours deliberation the jury found Willie Sell guilty of murder in the first degree. Speakers for the defense argued lack of motive and fear driven statements while the state highlighted the testimony and circumstances. The verdict was read with no visible emotion from the prisoner and the audience remained quiet. An ad for Parker's Hair Balsam ends the item.
Market report lists flour retail beat figures with prices for graham rye and wheat varieties, corn oats and rye prices, hams bacon lard butter poultry and live stock values. Includes tonnage like tierces and barrels and per dozen chicken prices with range notes and unit marks.
Market steady but quiet with wheat and corn showing activity. No. 2 red August bid and September asks differ. corn receipts 5,068 shipments. oats and butter noted. live poultry and potatoes priced with ranges.
Kansas City live stock summary shows cattle receipts 27 shipments modest with bids weak to steady. hog receipts 7 801 with hogs at choice firmer and common dull. sheep entries light with good to choice bids. market notes indicate feeders and cows varying from fair to active and light weakness in some classes.
St Louis Daily market notes show flour prices steady. No 2 red wheat and No 2 corn priced with cash bids and September closings. Wages, oats, butter, eggs, and whiskey listed with August September adjustments. provisions for pork and lard posted.
St Louis cattle receipts 3,400 with shipments 1,600. market lower on most cuts, best clipping 4.60 to 4.80, cows and heifers 2.25 to 3.50, Texas through rates 2.75 to 3.85. Hog receipts 1,090 with shipments 500. market strong for top butcher grades, 4.50 to 5.50, mixed 4.25 to 4.55, light 4.00 to 4.50. Sheep sale firm with limited data, ranged around 2.25.
A fragmentary market note lists flour and grain prices for several cereals. It records figures for flour, wheat, corn, oats, and rye with various bids and closings, including calls for spring wheat and bakers flour and references to futures like July and September. The document shows several garbled abbreviations and inconsistent spellings but preserves entities such as Wisconsin and public price points.
Report shows cattle receipts around 9000 with slow market and lower prices. Shipping steers 3.70 to 5.00, stockers 2.20 to 3.90, cows and bulls 1.40 to 3.60, with 3400 Texas cattle noted. Hogs receipts about 15500, market steady with rough and mixed grades 4.20 to 5.00. Sheep receipts 4000, market slow but steady with natives 2.00 to 4.10 and western and Texas ranges listed.
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