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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1888
Page
1
Fire damage is reported at a row of stores including Fornell RyofC Office over National Bank Meniver Walla Margo and AMeceaver Rushmer's Jewelry store and an Office over Woodward's Drug store. Authorities investigate the blaze and assess losses.
A Springfield Illinois Union office blaze at Main and Worthington streets killed six employees, many jumping from the fifth story as stair routes failed. Injuries and rescues followed while the newsroom and editorial rooms became a scene of horror. The fire's origin is traced to lumber in a closet on the ground floor. An earthquake in Los Angeles then interrupts the report.
Bexum March 7 The Emperor William lies near death as a relapse weakens his strength. Prince Bismarck has left to convene ministers while relations near the palace note calm streets and anxious doctors. Princesses and the Crown Princess of Sweden are telegraphed for and expected by morning.
A Wichita report says deputy marshal Wood learned of a mass killing in No-Man's-Land near the Cherokee Strip where three settlers Albert Quinn John Antwerp and Thomas George lived east of the disputed line. Rancher Delaney and about a dozen cowboys rode in shot rang out killing Mrs Antwerp and one cowboy while two women and five children survived. Delaney, a known gunfighter, is suspected to be in Wellington and Winfield.
Washington notes report House committee on Pacific railroads favors a plan to ensure repayment of all Union Pacific debts to the United States. It cites government and railroad commission opinions urging early action, outlines extended payments, and assigns road earnings to current installments. The plan increases initial payments, fixes amounts, and seeks stronger security beyond existing liens.
Curiaco Illinois March 7 The Brotherhood of locomotive engineers and firemen pledges full support to members on any road if a strike is deemed necessary. Meetings across lines including C B Q St Paul Kansas City Omaha Rock Island discuss advisability of a general strike, with no declaration made yet.
Kansas City reports indicate an imminent strike by engineers and firemen on the Kansas City Fort Scott and Gulf system with 600 workers affected. Burlington and other lines push freight amid tensions while grievance committee leaders meet in New Albany. broader rail action may draw in Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Missouri Pacific and potentially Union Pacific. Local notices mention Colby race bonds for C K and N rail rights of way and Lincoln and Colorado line bonds in Sheridan county.
Chicago area rail dispute shows Burlington demand for freight handled by western roads meeting firm refusals. Wabash, St. Paul, and others decline while officials pledge to uphold rights and seek legal remedy if needed. General agents underscore readiness for legal action over potential strikes.
Minneapolis reports the Burlington and Northern strike as engineers and firemen quit their cabs at 10. The Chicago and St. Louis express may operate while the Brotherhood says the road cannot move a wheel. The dispute affects about one hundred men and prompts a notice to Superintendent Barr demanding options on handling all business.
General Manager Merrill issues statement denying a Nebraska City dispatch about a serious wreck on the Kansas City St. Joseph and Chicago Division line south of East Nebraska City. He reports three piles of ties found between Craig and Corning. north bound express pushed them off with no damage. Two men jailed at Oregon, Missouri. A south bound express damaged a way car corner and the engine pilot at Hamburg. damage under one hundred dollars. no injuries.
Torexa March 7 A meeting of Division No 234 of the Brotherhood of Engineers and Lodge 205 of the Firemen on the Santa Fe system adopted resolutions of sympathy with the Burlington strikers. They pledged no freight or atom of humanity will move over the Santa Fe system for Burlington. The grievance committee meets tomorrow with Chairman Conroy of Nickerson in the city.
Toronto grants municipal voting to three thousand women fueling mayoral tensions. English farmland losses exceed £800 million as 200000 acres fall out of cultivation in seven years. A monster petition seeks to abolish bullfights in Mexico. Paris weighs electric light for citizens and public streets funded by gas tax. Peruvians must serve five years in the army, then join militia. A London imposter of Mozart earns £50 nightly at parties and tableaux. London hosts about 600 amusements, 450 music halls, and 50 theaters.
National lawmakers debate public buildings funding and the eight hour law. In Senate, Payne proposes 60,000 for custodians and janitors, and Plumb criticizes library project costs. House members Bland and Heard clash over Sedalia Missouri public building, with political sparring about Jefferson City. The sessions adjourn after mixed votes and remarks.
The commerce committee approves a Rayner bill to create a government postal telegraph system with an $8,000,000 appropriation and a fourth assistant postmaster general in charge. Operations would be run by the secretary of war with presidential approval, and 20 word rates would be 10 cents up to 500 miles and 20 cents for 500 to 1,000 miles. The bill also provides telegraphic postal money orders at existing mail rates plus tolls. The report argues the service will be self sustaining and rejects government purchase of Western Union.
Gemma D Granger18 won a divorce in Kansas City after four years of marriage. Rev 35 Walker a pastor from Augusta Ky has vanished mysteriously. Danube gates to be removed to aid navigation. North Joseph electric motor road contract awarded to New York parties. Iowa Central wrecks two brakemen killed two engines and nineteen freight cars destroyed. Russian orders warships outfitted. Fort Sutton area man and son eaten by wolves last week. Mrs Garfield and daughter back from Europe. Indications in Kansas show easterly winds fair weather with possible light rain or snow. Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup advertised at 25 cents.
Market notes show muted activity with steady exchange rates, modest bids and demand. Trading volume lists multiple rail and utility stocks with fluctuating prices, including Lackawanna, Lake Shore, NY Central, Reading and Rock Island among others.
Atchison topeka santa fe freight and grain notes show wheat steady bids at 79 asked and market rates for corn meal flax and cheese among dairy goods. Livestock indicators report cattle and hog prices steady to strong with receipts around 1,400 cattle and 1,275 hogs in St Louis and Chicago markets. dairy products and eggs listed with creamery and dairy quotes.
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