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Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1889

Page

7

Presidential Appointments and Ormsby Court Martial

The president announced consular postings to Halifax Shanghai Constantinople Rio de Janeiro Saint Petersburg Glasgow and Brussels. Ensign George F Ormsby was dismissed from the naval service by court martial for disobedience and disrespect. The ruling follows his attempts to avoid orders and his clashes with Navy officials.

Wasnixeton Wakefield G. Frye Maine Halifax John A. Leonard Minnesota United States Shanghai Searcy Sweeney Indiana Constantinople Oliver H. Dockery North Carolina Rio de Janeiro Oliver H. Simons Colorado St. Petersburg George W. Roosevelt Pennsylvania Brussells Levi W. Browne Ohio Glasgow Washindton George F. Ormsby Naval Service Ormsby Navy Richfield Springs Cincinnati Monongahela Samoa Secretary of the Navy Los Angeles Del Mare Island Commodore Harmoney Ensign Whitney Ensign Ormsby

Sailors from Vandalia Wrecked at Samoa Seek Aid in San Francisco

In San Francisco on June 15 a report states Vandalia sailors wrecked at Samoa are stranded with no money and rely on charity. Trenton men received their pay while Vandalia crew lost pay due to missing paymaster and ship records and have not been paid since March 16, leaving them discharged without wages.

San Francisco Samoa Trenton

Statement clears Sabin wife of asylum claim

E C Tayntor of New York asserts Mrs. Sabin, wife of Minnesota Senator D M Sabin, was admitted to a Flush ing, L I institution with her consent and under no coercion. He states she remains free to come and go and to receive visitors, countering reports of detention during divorce proceedings.

New York D. M. Sabin Minnesota E. C. Tayntor Broadway New York City Sabin

After a Clan-na-Gael Man

Pinkerton detectives sweep the coal region for Jas Ferry a Clan na Gael book agent who warned Dr Cronin of his impending fate and is sought after for questioning in connection with the Cronin case two Clan na Gael men aided the warning authorities seek Ferry across Wilkes Barre and surrounding districts

Wilkesbarre Pinkerton Jas Ferry Clan-na-Gael Cronin Ferry

The President's Contribution to Flood Sufferers

Washington Paris June 15 The total contributions for flood sufferers by the citizens of Washington reach 252000. E Kuntz Johnson treasurer of the citizens relief committee has received a communication from E W Hararp private secretary to the president inclosing a 300 check payable to Johnstown relief. The president authorized the mayor of Johnstown to draw on him for this amount after the disaster. No draft has been drawn yet and the president will inform if one is made.

Washington E. Kuntz Johnson Citizens Relief Committee Mr. Johnson Johnstown Beaver Washington Fund Pennsylvania

Children send 127 garments for Johnstown flood victims

A letter from Levi P Mortos of Rhinecliffe-on-Hudson dated June 10 1889 reports his two young daughters aged 10 to 14 prepared and sent 127 items of clothing to aid the homeless flood survivors in Johnstown Pennsylvania. The apparel, either handmade or funded by the girls, was dispatched free by American Express for distribution to the affected in the recent disaster, with the girls expressing deep sympathy and requesting help from Adjutant General Hastings.

Johnstonn, Pa Hastings Johnstown American Express Company Levi P Mortos Ellerslee Rhinecliffe - On - Hudson Watuter Kansas City Whittier Missouri J. Whittier M. D Ninth St

Chippewa Outbreak Telegram Reports Tensions Near Mille Lac

June 15 Mora station reports Chippewas near Mille Lac resisting settlers with killings and expulsions. Three companies of Third Infantry dispatched from Fort Snelling to quell trouble. Captain Stouch reports one man shot but details unclear. Officials seek confirmation of actual facts.

Washietoy Mora Station Mille Lac Reservation Merriam Third Infantry Fort Snelling Stouch Mora Stouch. Ringer Crook R. Wirnrass

Suit for Criminal Libel in U S Circuit Court

Charles Alf Williams, former Minneapolis Tribune editor, files a $50,000 libel suit against Gazette Publishing Co in Minneapolis federal court. He accuses a 1837 editorial in the Tribune denouncing President Cleveland and Mrs Cleveland, amid a newspaper feud with Gazette editor C F Cochran. Attorneys include Senator C K Davis Maj William Warner and John S Crosby.

Sr. Jor Charles Alf Williams Minneapolis Tribune Today United States The Gazette Publishing Company Williams Herald C. F. Cochran Gazette Minneapolis Trisele

Behring Sea Seizures Not Likely This Season

Ottawa report states S H Webb of New Westminster believes England and the United States reached an understanding to forgo seizures of British vessels in the Behring sea this season. He says an international conference will be sought after the Alaska Fur Company contract ends to protect seal fisheries in the Behring Sea and South Pacific.

Ottawa Ont S. H. Webb New Westminster B. C England United States Behring Sea Alaska Fur Company South Pacific Islands

Agitating a New Cable Between San Francisco and Honolulu

San Francisco June 15. J F Waterhouse a Honolulu capitalist arrived today aboard the steamship Umatilla. He aims to form a company to build a cable linking San Francisco and Honolulu at an estimated cost of 1 500 000. The Hawaiian government is willing to contribute 3 000 000 to 5 000 000 with the rest raised in the United States by stock subscriptions.

San Francisco J. F. Waterhouse Honolulu Umatilla United States

Ex-Governor Foster Chairs Sioux Council Meeting

Ex Governor Foster, chairman of the Sioux commission, and Major Warner addressed the Indians at council today. The Indians listened attentively and will consider several days before deciding on action.

Prive Rice AgEncy Foster Sioux Commission Major Warner

Farmers Organize in Dickinson County

Abilene June 15 A permanent organization of the farmers of Dickinson county was formed at a largely attended convention. Officers named were W E A Week Dillon president and J H Taylor Pearl secretary. The secretary will organize sub alliances throughout the country.

Abilene Dickinson County W. E. A. Week Dillon J. H. Taylor Pearl

Boarders Wanted During Normal at 1142 New York Street

A brief notice seeks borders for a residence at 1142 New York Street. The contact mentions Mas Sanan Sack and invites applicants to inquire for details.

New York Street Mas Sanan Sack

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