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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1887

Page

2

Three Years Given In Dora Lee Trial In Chicago

McDonald and McGarrigle found guilty in Dora Lee case in Chicago and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. Jury sought extreme penalty, with three jurors resisting a higher sentence before agreement. Judge Shepard denied bail pending appeal as they await further proceedings.

Curiaco Flyon McGarrigle McDonald Quinlan Eac Shepard Wm. G. McGarrigle

The Cora Lee Trial Remains Under Scrutiny

Springfield jury hears defense witnesses asserting the sighting occurred September 23 1885 rather than September 30 1885 while Mr West and wife camped along the road between Springfield and Malloy farm. Emma Lee Etta Malloy testify Cora Lee stayed home that night and other witnesses dispute a veiled woman. The case adjourned until Monday.

Springfield Cora-Lee Sarah Graham Peterson Emma Lee Etta Malloy Cora Lee E. J. English Concordia Kansas

Girl charged with vitriol thrown on bailiff at Bodyke

In Ennis special court a girl accused of throwing vitriol during eviction resistance at Bodyke was committed for trial. In London a yacht Sleuth Hound led the jubilee race around the British Isles past Wick. In Dustin several Bodyke tenants arrested for eviction resistance were sentenced to hard labor for one to three months.

Crusus Ennis Vitrol Bodyke London Sleuth ‘Hound British Isles Wick Scotland Dustin

Crowds Clash With Police After Prisoner Demonstration

Eyewitnesses describe a large crowd outside the facility shouting in sympathy as prisoners were escorted away. Police ordered to charge the crowd, using batons to disperse them. several bystanders were severely injured in the ensuing confrontation.

The Wrong Man Killed in Halifax County Mystery

In Rureica North Carolina June 18 a murder occurred when Barney Colton shot a man on a rural road while seeking to kill William Beatty after quarrels. Colton discovered he had killed Alfred Arrington a black preacher and was arrested.

Rureica N. C Hallifax William Beatty Barney Colton Colton Beasley Alfred Arrington

Petroleum for Locomotive Fuel Near Allegheny

Pittspore June 18 The first westbound train to use crude petroleum as its sole fuel in the locomotive tender and fire box arrived from Altoona last night. The experiment by a Russian scientist and Dudly of the Altoona shops succeeded with splendid time and no smoke or cinders. The second section of day express left this morning for the west with the same locomotive and fuel.

Pittspore Allegheny Mountains Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona West

Union Labor Ticket for Kentucky Nomination

At La Grange Kentucky today after much squabbling the Union labor party of Kentucky placed a full ticket in nomination to be voted on in the coming state election. For Governor A H Cargin of Crittenden for Lieutenant Governor O N Bradburn of Louisville Treasurer Geo Smith of Hancock Auditor John McMartry of Fayette Superintendent of Public Instruction R M McBeath of Marion

Lovutsville la Grange Union Labor Party of Kentucky A. H. Cargin Crittenden O. N. Bradburn Louisville Geo. Smith Hancock John McMartry Fayette R. M. McBeath Marion

Test of the Law Targets Lead ing Grain Brokers in Kansas City

In Kansas City on June 18 a new suit will target grain brokers in the board of trade building, aiming to test the bucket shop law for brokers as well. Governor Marmaduke, visiting the city, praises the law and hopes it reaches all levels of the bill’s scope.

Kansas City Board of Trade Marmaduke

Confederate Veterans Visit Shocks Nahant Ahead of Boston Return

Confederate veterans from Richmond R. E. Lee Camp No 1 and John Andrews Post No 15 of Boston visited the city this morning. Local shoe factories closed in their honor. They were greeted by Post No 5 G A R, marched, addressed by the mayor, and feasted at a commons banquet before departing in carriages for Nahant with plans to sail back to Boston.

Lynx Mass R. E. Lee Richmond John Andrews Boston G.A. R Nahant

Lloyd cleared in Wyandotte train wreck case

Paola Kansas June 18 Lloyd the leader of the alleged Wyandotte train wreckers was declared not guilty by the jury after sixty hours deliberation. The first ballot was 8 to 4 for acquittal and changes were slow until the verdict at noon. The verdict surprised due to conflicting prosecution evidence and skilled defense.

Paola, Kas Lloyd Wyandotte

The McGlynn Parade in New York

The McGlynn parade and mass meeting were held to protest Archbishop Corrigan and Rome authorities removing Dr. McGlynn from St Stephens pastorship. The action stemmed from his support of Henry George theories and his priestly offices being deprived.

New York McGlynn Corrigan Rome Dr. McGlynn St. Stephens Henry George

McDonald to be indicted in boodle cases

In Curiaco on June 18, a boodle prosecutor told Evening Journal reporters that Mike McDonald will be indicted by the next grand jury. The state already has the evidence ready, and the indictments will reference the boodle cases, including a charge tied to the gambling king and an attempt to steal criminalizing papers from the weigher's office.

Robbers Loot Southern Pacific Train In Transit Thefts

A carrier train was robbed with passengers targeted as robbers move through the route. Details indicate a bold daylight breach on the Southern Pacific line with reports of significant theft and passenger distress. The incident prompts officials to review security across the Illinois stretch and adjacent stops.

Robbers Hit Westbound SP Express Near Flatonia

The west bound Southern Pacific express was robbed near Flatonia in Fayette County at 3 am. Twelve robbers looted the express car and passengers, with rumors of $75,000 found and as much as $100,000 in the safe. Messenger Frank Folger was injured. Col. Quinte and a Mexican officer were among passengers. The gang fled toward Mexico with extensive loot and jewelry. hunt ongoing.

Galveston Southern Pacific Flatonia Fayette County San Antonio Houston J. W. White Elpaso County Frank Folger Col. Quinte New York Mexico

Ottawa Assembly Swells With Enthusiastic Attendance

Good weather keeps crowds rising at Ottawa Assembly. Normal College student numbers spur plan for a Greek Temple styled school of philosophy next year. First grand chorus under Prof. Sherwin appeals to 8000. Jushina DeWitt Miller lectures to 10000 on Castle Garden. Tent conclave closes with strong harmony and zeal.

Ottawa Normal College Sherwin Jushina DeWitt Miller Castle Garden

Sunday Law Delay Prosecutions In St Louis

St Louis officers will not arrest under the new Sunday law tomorrow after the police commissioners decided there is doubt about its effective date. The chief of police was notified and instructed to avoid arrests for violations on that day.

St. Louis

Life Sentence For New York Murderess Hat ties Pentyers

Burrato New York June 18 Mrs Hat tie Pentyers the convicted murderess was today sentenced to imprisonment for life There will be no appeal

Balloon trip ends near city after 16,000 foot ascent

A balloon left St. Louis at 4 PM yesterday and descended seven miles west at 7 PM due to poor gas quality and Aeronaut Moore's illness. Moore lost much blood from a hand injury after fainting during ascent. Hazen called the trip scientifically successful and plans a return to St. Louis for another start.

St. Louis Moore Hazen

Balloon ascent ends in peril as crew survive near disaster

In St Louis on June 18 the World and Post-Dispatch balloon reached 16 000 feet, the highest in America, before a dramatic fall near Centralia Illinois. Hazen, Duffy, and Moore faced peril as ballast and drag rope issues caused a near crash, yet the crew regained control. The balloon will return to the city for another ascent.

St. Louis World and Post-Dispatch United States Signal Service Hazen America Duffy Doughty Moore Earth August Palm Centralia Ills

Mount Union Robber Lodged in Jail After Haven Tragedy

John Galbraith of Mount Union was wounded at the Haven tragedy scene and arrested in his bed upstairs. He was brought to the town and lodged in jail this morning. Awiker the brave young farmer remains alive with a bullet within an inch of his heart.

Heuntinctron John Galbraith Mount Union Haven Awiker

Superintendent Samuel Meyers faces assault charge in county

Beat His Daughter. Wasasa, Ind., June 18. Last evening Samuel Meyers, Superintendent of the poor asylum of Miami county, was arrested by order of the county commissioners for brutally beating female inmates. The complainant was Constable Toggert, and the victim in the case is Minerva Toggert, his feeble minded daughter.

Wasasa Ind Samuel Meyers Poor Asylum Miami County Constable Toggert Minerva Toggert

Sallie Cowhod Stabs Emma Dahony in Kentucky Quarrel

In Lesanon Kentucky on June 18 Sallie Cowhod and Emma Dahony, both colored, quarreled over a lover on the street. Cowhod drew a Barlow knife and fatally stabbed Dahony through the heart.

Lesanon Sallie Cowhod Emma Dahony Dahony

Butler Club Dinner Attacks Cleveland Flag Order

The Butler Club in Boston held its inaugural dinner at the Quincy house where Gen. Butler criticized President Cleveland's recent battle flag order, devoting most of his speech to the denunciation.

Boston Butler Club Quincy House Gen. Butler Cleveland

Impressive Ceremonies For Kentucky Sculptor Hart

LocumsvilLE June 18 The remains of Kentucky sculptor Joel T Hart were interred with impressive ceremonies in the state cemetery at Frankford today.

Locumsville Kentucky Joel T. Hart Frankford

Patriotic Order of Sons of America Convention in Curiaco

The Patriotic Order of Sons of America will hold its annual convention in Curiaco starting Tuesday June 21 and continuing three days. Delegates from local chapters are expected to attend and discuss organizational affairs and civic activities.

Curiaco The Patriotic Order of Sons of America

Religious and Edl News Highlights From City Bible Societies

In Montreal thirteen Anglican churches and a global drive urge energetic living. The Japanese Pilgrim's Progress is now available, funded by the Religious Tract Society. In Calcutta Miss Chandramukhi Bose becomes Bethune School Superintendent, welcomed by the Indian Messenger. Brooklyn donor Geo A Jarvis funds Jarvis Hall for the Episcopal Theological Seminary. Wheaton Seminary alumni form an association led by Mrs Kate Upson Clark. The Bible Society reports Italy's Protestant spread and Madrid's chapel growth. Moody and Sankey fund a Chicago missionary school with large donations. Spurgeon and Coggswell fund tech education for youths. A bold plan offers four-year tech training with free instruction to youths over fourteen.

Montreal Religious Tract Society of London England Pilgrim’s Progress United Presbyterian Chandramukhi Bose New York Kate Upson Clark Brooklyn British and Foreign Bible Society Italy Spain Madrid Thomas Foster Newburyport North Congregational Church of Home Missionary Society American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions New Missionary School Chicago Moody and Sankey John B. Farwell George McCormick Spurgeon Henry D. Coggswell San Francisco Ocean

Wit and Wisdom Verses From Various Observers

A collage of aphorisms and verses from Whitehall Times Boston Globe and Texas Siftings. Includes proverbs on luck courage and education with humorous observational lines about weather poetry and father son labor anecdotes. Contains many named sources and a mix of moral and humorous insights.

Whitehall Victor Hugo Boston Pusson Lowell John G. Saze Erindstone Texas

Towne Letter Denounces Claimant Over Quantrel Raid

June 18 1807 letter to the editor from J T Esq defends the Kansas raid bill and scorches an unidentified claimant. He praises Barker Rankin Bowersock Cox and supporters, calls the claimant a coward and a threat to Lawrence, and invites him to reveal his name at the center.

Ah ‘Towmbé Journal Evening Tribune Barker Rankin Bowersock Cox Kansas Lawrence Quantreil Quantrell Mount Oread

Was it Cancer I Found Relief With Blood Purifier

J H Barnes of Griffin Georgia writes that after six to seven weeks on B B B blood purifier for a neck growth resembling cancer he saw major improvement. He endorses the remedy as best quickest cheapest and urges Griffin merchants to supply it.

Grrifin J. H. Barnes Griffin

Era of Murder by Own Action Across the Nation

The writer notes a widespread pattern of self-inflicted deaths and violent crime turmoil marking the era, describing an epidemic of tragedy seen in communities nationwide. The piece reflects concern over rising fatal incidents and their social impact.

Brace Up With Electric Bitters for Vitality

The notice urges bracing up from low spirits and poor appetite without stimulants. It promotes Electric Bitters as a purifying alterative for blood and organ function, promising renewed health and strength. Gas stores are offered for sale or rent at the Gas office.

Barber Bro

Greatest Discovery Since 1492 Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure all for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis laryngitis and early-stage consumption. It is claimed to purify the blood restore strength and act as a tonic improving liver complaints and bowel constip ation. Sold by druggists.

Pierce

Mutiny at Herat Garrison Suppressed After Bloodshed

Five hundred soldiers in the Herat garrison mutinied on June 9 and were defeated and captured after eighty men were killed in the fighting. The clash ended with control restored and several leaders detained.

Herat Afghanistan

Indolent liver cured by Stomach Bitters remedy

When the liver is indolent and fails to secrete bile adequately digestion suffers and evacuation slows. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters acts as a powerful alterative, stimulating activity and easing right side discomfort, nausea, tongue fur, indigestion, and sick headaches. It regularizes bowels without pain, proving safer and more effective than blue pill calomel or drenching purgatives, and it cures and prevents fever and ague and rheumatism.

Hostetter

Six Bottles of B B B Restore Sight And Health

Miss Minnie Wallace of Atlanta lost her hearing sight and taste with severe sores and swollen painful joints. After six bottles of B B B she is a well woman. A prominent Alabama physician cites a patient nearly dying from tertiary syphilis cured by B B B. The German Reichstag advances to second reading on the sugar bill per committee report.

Minnie Wallace Atlanta Alabama Reichstag

Gulf Company Orders 500 Freight Cars and 19 Locomotives

The Gulf company has ordered 500 freight cars and nineteen freight locomotives to be used on the Current River branch and the Birmingham and Springfield lines. The first of a series of emigrant excursion parties left San Francisco for Boston Thursday.

Gulf Company River Branch Birmingham and Springfield San Francisco Boston

Yellow fever reported at Guaymas and western Mexico ports

The report notes yellow fever cases at Guaymas and other points along the western coast of Mexico, signaling health concerns for maritime trade and coastal communities. Authorities urge vigilance and monitoring of arrivals from affected areas.

Guaymas Mexico

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Lawrence, ‘Kas McDonald and McGarrigle Dora Lee Petroleum Union Labor Ticket Confederate Veterans Ottawa Assembly Illinois Sunday Law Sons of America WIT and Wisdom JTES
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