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Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1889

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The Charges Against Sullivan Loxspox

Labouchere surveys charges against Alexander Sullivan and asserts the Times biases public opinion against him. He notes Sullivan advised Patrick Egan on English information about Parnell forgeries and sent Father Dorney to carry documents to England. Labouchere calls misappropriation allegations false and suggests the probe aims to force the American league’s books.

Sullivan- Loxspox Labouchere Alexander Sullivan The Times Chicago Mr. Sullivan Sullivan Patrick Egan England Parnell Father Dorney American League Irish League

Catholic Church and Clan na Gael Developments

Baltimore June 19. A source close to Archbishop Gibbons says the Cronin murder investigations will prompt high church action in the United States if Clan na Gael involvement is proven. A diocesan chancellor quotes a near-cardinal, pledging to await civil findings before any steps, and to condemn the order if responsible, per the third plenary council decrees.

Balimore Gibbons Cronin Chicago United States Baltimore Clan-na-Gael

The Constellation Rescued Near Cape Henry

The United States practice ship Constellation, after leaving Annapolis, ran aground in Chesapeake Bay near Cape Henry in fog. Wrecking steamer Victoria J. Reed reached the scene at dawn and towed the vessel to Norfolk Navy Yard by 7 p.m. All cadets are safe and report a calm night following a storm.

Norrolk United States Constellation Annapolis Chesapeake Bay Cape Henry Norfolk Navy Yard Victoria J. Reed Norfolk

Burke confesses in Cronin murder case admits aiding

Wiseree June 19 Burke Irish suspect in Dr Cronin murder reportedly confessed to Winnipeg police chief. Burke, highly nervous since capture, broke down fully. Chief will wait for a Chicago detective to review the confession before releasing details. Burke offered to return without extradition if allowed to testify. He appeared before a magistrate and was remanded until Saturday.

St Paul Mortgage Files Across State Lines

MILWAUKEE Wis June 19 A mortgage covering every dollar s worth of property owned by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway company except lands has been filed with the secretary of state The mortgage is in favor of the United States Trust Company of New York and stands for 150000000 The loan is to fund the company s funding scheme aimed at making the trust company the sole creditor to secure a lower interest rate.

Milwaukee, Wis Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company Secretary of State United States Trust Company of New York

Local unions sign pledge amid Nebraska labor strike rumors

In Livcety Nebraska on June 19 reports say articles of confederation were signed Monday night by assemblies of engineers firemen brakemen switch men and Knights of Labor pledging action in the event of a strike. The grievance committee had been in session days proposing terms to road officials.

Livcety Neb Brotherhood of Engineers Knights of Labor

Indicted For Cronin's Murder In Chicago Court

An indictment was found in the United States court against Martin Burk alias Delany on two counts for the murder of Dr. Cronin and for conspiracy with P. O Sullivan Coughlin and Woodruff.

Cronin Chicago United States Martin Burk Alias Delany Dr. Cronin P. O'Sullivan Coughlin and Woodruff

Wreck of Mail Train No 7 Near Steubenville Kills Two

The second section of westbound mail train No 7 on the P and L E railroad derailed this afternoon near New Cumberland Junction two miles east of Steubenville. Two persons were killed outright eight injured four seriously.

New Cumberland Junction Steubensville

Constable James Gregory Killed by Crosby in Arkansas

Helena dispatch reports Hickory Ridge constable James Gregory was shot and killed by Crosby a slave maker after a confrontation about threatening notes signed White Caps Gregory denied the accusation Crosby grabbed a shotgun from a bystander and shot Gregory in the face then fired again fatally Crosby fled to Clarendon and surrendered to the sheriff.

Little Rock the Gazette Helena aArk James Gregory Hickory Ridge Crosby Gregory Clarendon Monroe County

Murderess at 70 Confesses to Indiana Farm Murder

In Indianapolis district news Richard O. Allen a 60s farmer was found dead by a tree near Washington Indiana on December 12, 1888. His 70 year old wife Charlotte Allen confessed to two colored servants that she killed him by lacing his tea with morphine and slashing his throat then tying him to a tree.

Inpra Napolis Richard O. Allen Washington Ind Charlotte Allen Allen

The Whitemorelves Murder Case in Rising Sun

The Pica yune from Greenville Mississippi reports that the initial act in Lefare county July last ends as witnesses and attorneys finish. S. H. Whitemore faces murder charges in Ives case with Ike Haskins and Dan Millan as co principals in law. Jury returns not guilty after two hours. Whitemore jailed to await another indictment for shooting with intent to kill.

New Orghans Picayune Greenville Miss Rising Sun Lefare County S. H. Whitemore Ives

Youthful Murderers in Vermillion County

In Indianapolis on June 19 a 13 year old boy, Snyder of Highland, Vermillion county, was murdered by four youths aged 9 to 13. The four, two McPearmans and two Douglases, are under arrest after Snyder was found in a creek with stab wounds and a gunshot.

Indianoplis Snyder Highland Vermillion County McPearman Douglas

Platt and party depart for Alaska trip from New York

June 19 Curiaco Hon Thomas C Platt and party left Grand Central for an Alaska voyage aboard the Chicago limited. First stop Detroit to be joined by Governor Alger and family. From Tacoma they proceed by steamship with General Poe of Omaha Col George Hopkins of Detroit and Mrs Thurston of Omaha and their family.

Curiaco Thomas C. Platt Chicago Limited Grand Central Depot Alaska Detroit Alger Tacoma Platt Poe Omaha Geo. Hopkins

Remains of Tennessee's First Governor Reinterred

The remains of John Sevier first governor of Tennessee were re interred in Knoxville today after lying 74 years in northern Alabama. The ceremony was imposing with the casket arriving from Chattanooga where it had been brought from Alabama yesterday. The governor his staff state officials and a legislative committee attended.

Knoxville Tenn John Sevier Tennessee Alabama Chattanooga

Sultan Donates Relief Gift From Sultan of Turkey

June 19 The secretary of state received a telegram from Mr Straus the US minister at Constantinople stating the Sultan donates 200 for the Johns town relief Blaine sent word expressing the presidents and governments grateful appreciation for the generous donation of the sultan.

Wasamneton Mr. Straus United States Constantinople Johnstown Blaine

Mayors Gift From Ireland Becomes Belfast Relief Installment

June 19 The mayor of this city sent £500 by cable to the Johnstown sufferers as an installment on the amount to be raised by Belfast citizens for relief. The contribution follows prior appeals and reflects cross city aid.

Beast Ireland Johnstown Belfast

Local Option Passes Senate In Michigan

Local option bill in Laxsixe Michigan clears the senate after weeks of delay and awaits the governor's signature to become law. The measure, long debated, advances to the executive for final approval.

Laxsixe Mich Senate

Indians Seek Information on Surplus Land in Sioux Territory

In Sioux territory the mood shifts as chiefs and tribesmen ask for information rather than protesting treaty breaches. General Crook has met with leaders to explain the surplus land bill, and progress builds toward a workable foundation for commissioners. Separately in Washington the Postmaster General orders all male employees to declare military service and marks veterans and families accordingly, with rosters updated to show wounds and widows provisions.

Prxe Ripce Agency Cak Crook

Summer maneuvers outline for Missouri division troops

WashIndton June 19 The summer maneuvers of the troops of the division of the Missouri have been outlined. The troops of the department of the Platt will concentrate at Fort Robinson the department of Texas at San Antonio of Missouri at Hunnewell and Arkansas City of Dakota on the Upper Little Missouri. There will be three drill practice matches ordered as follows The garrison of Fort Missouri three companies twenty fifth infantry to Deemersville the garrison of Fort Shaw three companies twenty fifth infantry to Marias Pass the garrison of Fort Totten two companies twenty second infantry to Tutle Mo the garrison of Fort Pembina two companies twenty fifth infantry to Pembina mountains the garrison of Fort Snelling and Randall have also been ordered to make ten days practice matches to points in the vicinity of their respective posts.

WashIndton Division of the Missouri Department of the Platt Fort Robinson Department of Texas San Antonio Department of Missouri Hunnewell Arkansas City Department of Dakota Little Missouri Fort Missouri Twenty-Fifth Infantry Deemersville Fort Shaw

President Refuses Badge at Patriotic Order Meeting

June 19 report from Wasurscox notes the President hosts nearly 300 attendees for a reception during the Patriotic Order Sons of America meeting. Mr Spafford, a leading member, tried to pin a badge on the president but was politely refused.

Wasurscox Patriotic Order Sons of America Spafford Order

Postoffice Exam Begins In Chicago By Civil Service Board

Civil Service Commissioners Charles Lyman of New York ex Governor Thompson of South Carolina and Theodore Roosevelt of New York arrived in Chicago to examine the post office. They praised the efficiency observed and called the office the best they have yet seen.

Chicaco Civil Service Charles Lyman New York Thompson South Carolina Theodore Roosvelt Chicago

Ely's Cream Balm Endorsed by Druggists in Decorah

Three years of sales and over a hundred catarrh cases back Ely's Cream Balm with unanimous praise. Dealers J H Montgomery Co. of Decorah Iowa say it cures where used consistently. A Denver user, B F M Weeks, confirms its dry catarrh relief after moving east.

Ely J. H. Montgomery & Co Decorah Iowa B. F. M. Weeks Denver

Teachers Prepare Program for December Meeting in Emrvorra

The State Teachers' association executive committee completed an interesting program for the December meeting in Emrvorra Kas Senator Ingalls was invited to speak and telegraphed acceptance subject to public duties in Washington.

Emrvorra Kas State Teachers’ Association Ingalls Washington

Chandler elected U S senator by joint convention

The legislature met in joint convention at noon with the journals read showing Wm. E. Chandler won a majority for United States senator in each branch. He was formally declared elected by Speaker Upton and a committee was appointed to inform him of his election as the convention arose.

Coscorp N. H Wm. E. Chandler United States Chandler Upton

Prohibition Amendment Defeated by 188,449 Majority

Official and estimated returns from every county in the state show the prohibition amendment defeated by 188,449. Reports from all but twelve counties indicate a majority of 146,996 against the amendment to repeal the poll tax qualification, and the margin is expected to rise further.

Philadelphia

Vinland Social Notes Report Local Arrivals and Events

Mr John Morris left for Kansas City Monday. Maurice and Emma Peairs are attending Normal. Walter Olin of Manhattan Kansas visits friends here. Rev Mr Stamps and family from Colorado returned home last week. Joseph Griffith lost a valuable cow last week from hydrophobia. Morris Stephens of Overbrook visits parents. Mrs T B Perrine of Sacramento visits Dr and Mrs Perrine. Miss Fanny Harrington of Lawrence visits her Uncle Rev Mr Whitney. W E Barnes received a carload of lumber for a large barn. Infant child of Ben Hoskinson died Sunday of whooping cough. funeral Monday. Presbyterian and Methodist Sunday schools plan a picnic at Ed O’Bryan’s grove, three miles north. George Jones, gone to Washington Territory, returned as far as Denver where he works in a commission house. Jay.

Walter Olin Manhattan Kas W. E. Barnes Ben. Hoskinson Presbyterian Methodist Ed. O’bryan Vinland George Jones Washington Territory Denver Col Jay

Baldwin Items Highlight Local Happenings

The city purchased a new road grader and George White began erecting a dining hall and parlors for the Pro Bona club. A banquet honored three seniors, Wilbur Amos returned to Baldwin, S A Lough visited, C Gault and son went to Utah, Lulu Burtis stays for Ottawa assembly, W C Markham oversees Baker University HQ, Minnie Bain to spend summer here, W B Swan visiting, and Will Humbert and Emma Natt wed at Vinland parsonage.

Wilbur Amos Baldwin Lulu Burtis Ottawa W. C. Markham Baker University Minnie Bain W. B. Swan

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promises Nervous Relief

The ad claims mild nervous sensitivity improves with regular use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It links digestion and assimilation to overall vigor, asserting the product aids digestion, strengthens the brain and nervous system, and benefits those with malaria rheumatic issues and inactive kidneys.

Destructive storms strike Kansas and Florida areas

The storm reports detail widespread flooding and crop damage in Fort Scott and surrounding counties in Kansas, with rail lines washed out and multiple bridges destroyed. Other notes describe flooding near Eldorado and Emporia, rail washouts across the Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe lines, two drownings near Cedarvale, and a Florida tornado at Lake City causing property damage and rail disruptions.

Telegraphic News Notes Summary of Diverse Events

Congressman elect Harrison Kelly resides in Washington while events unfold across states. A Kansas revenue collector resigns to edit a local paper. A Chicago to Bloomington death on a train and a Wichita suicide amid crime fears are noted. A London banquet with Gladstones and Carnegie is reported as is a Missouri teachers meeting and Indiana crop threats. A Brooklyn boy shoots his sister with a stray revolver.

Harrison Kelly Kansas Washington Northwest Missouri St Joseph Havana Nelson F. Acers Internal Revenue Leavenworth Sun Missouri State Teachers’ Associaciation Sweet Springs Gustave Young Kansas City Chicago Chicago & Alton Bloomington Stephens Allen Line Peruvian Queenstown St. Johns John Toobler Wichita Kas Andrew Carnegie Gladstone Hotel Metropole London Indiana Harry Baker Brooklyn

Kansas City Grain and Provisions Market Summary

Kansas City market notes show quiet freers with prices for wheat corn and oats mainly steady. Butter receipts large and weak dairy prices. hogs and poultry mixed with modest bids and a range of bacon and dried beef values. Provisions market lists sugar cured meats and various rib and clear cuts with small shifts in value.

Kapa Trey Park

Market Report From Live Stock Indicator Summary

Live Stock Indicator notes demand weakness with Carris-Receipts at 4,300 and entomenta 2.709. Beef steers 10c lower, cows down 5 to 10c, stockers and feeders 5 to 10c lower. Good to choice corn-fed 3.75 to 4.10, common to medium 3.20 to 3.00. Hoes-Receipts 1,000, shipments 1,900. Market weak, good to choice light cattle 4.0 to 4.15, heavy 4.00 to 4.07. Sheep receipts 440, shipments none. Market steady. good to choice mutton 3.50 to 3.80, common to medium 2.50 to 3.25.

wamNeas Urry

Market quotes and grain futures in St Louis report

St Louis market notes show mixed futures with No 2 red cash bids for July and August around 74 percent, December 76 and 76 1/4 cents, firm No 2 mixed at July and September bids, and spot prices for Timothy and chemical grades. Creamery dairy and pork products listed with steady demand and lard at nominal levels.

St. Louis Froer Sun Prairie Timothy

Market Receipts and Shipments Reported in Loum

The report lists receipts and shipments with prices for various commodities. Notable figures include 2,000 shipments, 1,200 market, 3.5094 price point, and 4.234.30 batchings. Market conditions described as steady with fair to choice quality across grades.

Chicago Grain and Produce Prices Amid Seasonal Fluctuations

Market notes show spring wheat ranges 4.25 to 4.50 with bakers at 3.0 C250 and 3 wide variants. Oats No 2 around 223 c. Rrz No 2 4c. Butter creamery 16% and cheese chatter around 1521 Cc. Pork provisions at 1.55 per lb, lard at 6.45 per cwt. Short ribs 5.75 to 5.20, dry goods mixed, short clear 6.13%

Chicago Live Stock Market Report Summary

Chicago live stock prices and market tone from Gacago June 39 note a slow market with lower native cattle and uneven demand. Drovers Journal reports Carris-Receipta at 15,000 shipments and receipts mixed, with heavy and light offerings around 4.20 to 1.50.

Chicago Gacago the Drovers’ Journal Jehipmenta Bonar

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Burke St. Paul Confederation of Brotherhoods Arkansaw Whitemorelves Post Office Department WasHinchTon Postmaster General Phillip Sheridan Union Veterans Department of the Potomac Army Navy Marine Corps W. S John Wanamaker Marine Service John Morris Mr. Maurice and Emma Peairs Fanny Harrington Lawrence, Kas Mr. Whitney Baldwin Items George White Pro Bona Club S. A. Lough Mr. C. Gault and Son Utah Will Humbert Emma Natt Vinland Parsonage Fort Scort Kan Uniontown Yester Missouri Pacific Missouri, Kansas & Texas Fort Scott Buck Run Scott Avenue Inter-State Fannie Hendricks California Express St Louis, Wichita & Western Fort Beatt Iola Neosho Valley Humboldt Chanute Eldorado ExSporapo Walnut Graham Santa Fe O. Beaman Cassady Emporia Piqua Great Bend Springfield Clarence Turner T. C. McMinn Turner McMinn William Whipple Cedarvale Dedargvate Kaw Brack Sheridan Hines William Hines Lincoln Lixcots Dan Brown Russell County Batarany Fitswalters Saline Florida Jacksonville Fla Lake City South Florida H. B. Bight Bigs Boring Telegraphic News Notes Telegraph Mrncant Ting Prime Mercantile Dave Bill Pacific Missouri Raidroad & Cha Eee Ea LA North Wastern NY Central Roce Island Union Pacific Wabash Ni Western Union Or. Loum Carriz Ehipmente Stockern Rangers Ehipments Chiesgo Grain and Produce
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