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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1889
Page
1
A rail accident report describes a collision on a bridge involving two trains and a third train derailing and plunging about 50 feet. Investigators review track conditions and crews' actions. No fatalities reported, with injuries described as minor to moderate.
A triple freight collision near Latrobe Pennsylvania overnight left thirty five to forty dead. Engineer Caldwell and fireman remain missing. bodies recovered include George Corgal Hugh Kelley John Barthlaw and Chas Furgeson. Forty workmen aboard one car were put off then reboarded.
The crew paused debris clearing at 9 PM to resume work the following day, delaying restoration efforts and leaving the area in its current state overnight.
A Chesapeake and Nashville line passenger train derailed at Bledsoe tonight, sending eight cars down sixty feet. Conductor E B Buck and Mail Clerk Henry Peacock escaped harm while about eight passengers and several children suffered injuries. Names listed include Mrs Mary Jane Hughes of Westmoreland and W E Bryand of Scottsville with varying injuries. rescue and communication difficulties hinder full report.
Osxana Neb June 26 the board of arbitration between the Union Pacific engineers and firemen decided in favor of the engineers The panel held that removing the Kansas Central from Union Pacific management did not end the existing wage agreement The decision notes the executive officers of the Union Pacific system failed to consult the engineers before reducing wages on the Leavenworth division Wages to be restored dating back to May 15 the reduction date Manager Baldwin calls the decision final.
Jouxstuny Pa June 26 Acting Surgeon Fort of the 14th regiment reports forty nine laborers sick with typhoid like symptoms in twenty four hours many sent home others cared for in hospital Civil engineer T P Roberts says discharge pipes would not have helped dam unsafe due to heavy rain Engineer John G Parks recalls rapid water rise and warns South Fork and Johnstown Coroner Evans resumes inquest into Mrs Ellen Hill flood death Expert witness John Fulton says hay used to stop leaks and 1880 repairs flawed believes escape pipes needed
In St Louis on June 26 constable Peterson attempted to seize gambling utensils seized by police. Police chief refused to hand over the property, Peterson’s writ of replevin failed, and he and deputies were ejected from headquarters. Gamblers’ attorneys urged a 100-man posse to enforce the writs at all hazards, promising drastic measures if needed. Police vow to resist, even if bloodshed follows.
Buyer reports buying eight sponges for infant care at Raymond and Dice's. No additional details available.
John F. Beggs senior guard of Camp 20 Clan na Gael is under arrest on orders from States Attorney Longnecker. He arrived at the grand jury room in a patrol wagon and is being kept in custdy hidden from public view. Authorities imply a Camp 20 committee condemned Dr Cronin as a spy. Beggs is a lawyer and politician. rumors say he may be an informer, but no confirmation.
Caicaco police report a lead on a man sent a dispatch from Winnepeg to Rhynelton Hancock Michigan. Rumors say Detective Coughlin letters to Hancock are in police hands and a Rhyneton Burke letter from Winnepeg with key info was found. A May 16 money order for 310 from Joliet Illinois to Martin Burke links to Patrick Cooney, a suspect.
CurLico Mo June 26 A detective reports Cooney one of the alleged Cronin murderers is working on a local farm. The investigator who has been here two days says the so called fox was in Kansas City eight days ago and departed for the countryside this morning.
Curiaco June 26 report details Simons who bought furniture from Bevelle Co and a satchel not found by police. Upon Burke’s Winnipeg arrest a small flat satchel key was found on him and sent to Chief Hubbard. The key matched the one Simons bought, tying both cases together.
Assistant State Attorney Barker arrived from Washington with extradition papers for Burke and departed for Winnipeg tonight. The move follows formal proceedings initiated to secure Burke's transfer to face charges.
Helena dispatch reports no change in Flathead trouble as Captain Sloan's Montana militia at Jocko receives 1000 rounds. Col Lawson with three Twenty-fifth Infantry companies and three days’ rations moves to scene. Indians from across the reservation flock to the area. sheriff’s posse reduced to seven, military to assist arrests. Sixty five or more men search daily for suspects without success. 300 Indians camp near Raville vow to protect murderers.
Vigés from Fort Missoula report that Flathead Indians threaten to wreck railway trains and destroy track of the Northern Pacific, deeming the railroad an enemy after it aided the sheriff's posse escape. Superintendent Dickinson telegraphed the governor and the war department seeking troops to protect railroad property.
In Holyoke on June 26 Mrs Lizzie Brennan was arrested on suspicion of poisoning her husband Nichol and two sons James and Thomas with arsenic. The Brennans had six children and life insurance policies totaling 8300 to 2000 dollars payable to her. James died six weeks ago and Nichol ten months ago. Thomas died today in agony. Medicines were seized as officers suspect deliberate poisoning.
Dr. McDow testified in the Dawson case describing a confrontation with Captain Dawson over alleged advances to a French maid. He said Dawson struck him with a cane and he shot Dawson, then hid and later surrendered. Cross examination challenges his account and coherence.
General Simon Cameron died at 8 o'clock this evening in Lancaster after a brief decline. He remained conscious and could swallow food until the end, with ex-Attorney General McVeigh, Mrs. Haldemen, James Cameron, Simon B. Cameron and Mrs. David Watts nearby. The funeral will be held in Harrisburg.
George B. Ormsby, recently dismissed from the navy, files suit in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia against Secretary Tracy seeking 100000 for trespass tied to his Mare Island imprisonment. He claims lack of grounds for arrest and authority, improper conduct, and faults at the prison ship Independence. Formal service was made today and papers sent to Judge Advocate General Remery.
A June 26 program in Ottawa Kansas marked recognition day with 54 graduates receiving diplomas. Bishop John H. Vincent gave the recognition address as officers were re elected except second vice president, Rev Howard H Russell of Kansas City was elected in place of Rev J H Williams. The I B A camp fire drew 8000 to the tabernacle and the 60 acre grove hosted eloquence and music. Tomorrow features two grand concerts and a lecture by Dr P S Henson. Friday is G A R day with Corporal Tanner en route to Forest Park for 40000 attendees. Harmony prevails.
The Western Miller reports flour production in Minnesota slipped last week to 109,800 barrels, about 25 cents higher than recent prices. Daily output averaged 18,300 barrels, vs 112,700 the prior week and 109,200 in the year ago period, with strong market activity and Bakers' grade discussion noted.
The convention chose Governor Foraker on the second ballot as the ticket’s head, with Hester as Clerk Supreme Court, Wais on as Attorney General, Hahn as Public Works, and Hancock as School Commissioner. The anti Foraker faction backed away after withdrawing all other candidates amid cheers.
At Cotchmuts Ohio on June 26 the second day of the Republican State convention opened amid rain and suspense over the gubernatorial race. Foraker’s supporters expect a first ballot near 300 votes and nomination on the second. changes and county votes shaped a tense session with Adams and other counties shifting to Foraker while Kennedy and others lurked as potential threats.
The Ohio Republican convention declared Foraker nominee by acclamation amid confusion as candidates withdrew. Officials reported about 600 votes for the governor. A committee announced to present Foraker, with Urban H. Hester, D. K. Watson, S. F. Deckman, William Hahn, and John Hancock named for key offices on the ticket.
A Kansas City market column lists Quotations for grain and provisions dated June 24. It covers corn steady No 2 cash bids and asks, mill mix, corn meal, bran, flax seed, butter creamery and dairy terms, eggs at nine, live poultry with hogs and roosters, and a broad range of pork and bacon cuts with prices per hundredweight and per ton. Strong entities include Kansas City market and commodities terms.
Kansas City live stock reports show cattle receipts around 10,300 with 1,200 shipments. Market steady with good to choice corn fed cattle about 3.15, common to medium 3.00 to 3.75, stockers 2.00 to 3.20, cows 1.00 to 7.9. Hogs and sheep follow similar steady tone with light hogs 4.20 to 4.25 and heavy 4.05 to 4.15. muttons 3.5 to 4.15, common 2.50 to 3.50.
Frovr Firm and WMCoan Firm report mixed cash and bid offers across soft goods dairy and fats. Spot prices for SIED and Creamery notes firm to higher with August delivery bids. Hog and egg markets show quiet to steady movement while lard and pork values edge higher.
St Louis market notes June 35 show cattle receipts totaling about 2,400 with shipments 1,500 and markets steady to firm. Heavy native cattle at 8024.90 per head, palatable steers 3,1024.00, stockers and feeders fair to good 2.10 3.20, corn fed 2.90 3.60 grass fed 2.00 3.00. Hogs receipts 3,800 with shipments 300, market stronger. Choice heavy and butcher hogs 30 24.40, packing hogs 4.20 4.35, light grades 4.31 4.40. Overall market firm. fair to choice 3.00 64.00.
Cmicaco June 26 reports include spring wheat patents and winters with prices 4.25 to 5.50, bakers 3.046 to 3.50, oats near 2, and creamery butter quality notes. Carcass market in Chicago June 26 shows receipts 11,500, shipments 500, overall market steady with beef at 4.05 to 6.40 and cows, bulls, and minteds around 4.00 to 4.65. market-active with shipments and Texas and harbor prices noted.
An American physician endorsed teething medicine Maes Winsor s Soothing used for forty years. It claims to relieve pain cure dysentery and diarrhoea and cure wind colic while restoring health to the child. Price 2c a bottle.
A compact note urges readers to consider gas stoves as a practical option during pleasant weather, highlighting ease of use and efficiency for cooking in warm seasons.
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