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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1889

Page

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Ireland's Parliament Crisis and Times Charges Arraignment

Morley leads mass meeting at St James Hall as Gladstone rests due to illness. Parnell condemns the Times forged letters and government policies toward Ireland, urging a public tribunal and accountability. Attendees cheer as Parnell denounces imprisonment of Irish MPs and the Balfour era policy. Nearby market report notes brisk but lackluster job trade.

Parnell Lespos Morley St. James Hall Gladstone London Times Webster Mr. Balfour Ireland Biman Times Lord Camervon Lord Carnarvon Lord Salisbury Charles Russell Mooney England Teries Rell

Trade and nominations noted in late winter market roundup

The report describes conservative buyers and satisfactory aggregate trade with prints selling more freely due to the Fall River strike. Market stocks are steady and agents remain firm, while seasonable goods are quieter. Nominations and confirmations in Washington include Eugene Schuyler as assistant secretary of state and Walker Blaine as examiner of claims.

Wasttixcox Senate Eugene Schuyler New York George L. Rivers Walker Blaine Maine Department of State Francis Wharton Cyrus Buskey Wasninetos A. C. Mellette Dakota L. B. Richardson Cornelius H. Hanaford Washington Territory Supreme Court of the Territory Washire Lon Geo. W. Devin Montana United States Territory of Smuey M. Chambers Indiana District of Tndiana Batchelor Treasury Hugh 8. Thompson Albert C. Porter Italy John A. Enander Ilinois Denmark State Department Richard Root Keokuk Iowa

Senate Session Briefly Opens and Adjourns

The Senate at Wasumetox on March 13 met at 12:15 to consider executive business. At 12:25 the doors were reopened and the session adjourned.

Senate Wasumetox

Charleston Murder Mystery Deepens With Coroner's Inquest

The coroner's jury will convene at 11 tomorrow to investigate the Charleston homicide in Cyrambeston. McDow's house is under police control as details emerge of his alleged affair with Captain Dawson's maid and the maid's stay at an assignation house. Messages of sympathy pour in for Mrs Dawson as funeral services at the cathedral proceed under Bishop Northrup.

Cyrambeston S. C McDow McVow Captain Dawson Mrs. Dawson Cleveland Telegraphs Northrup Bishop Northrup News and Courier Dawson Gorman Maryland Rawson National Democratic Executive Committee Snator Gorman South

Twenty-second Annual Meeting of the G A R and Odd Fellows Encampment

Soldiers in line and Odd Fellows in session at McPherson Kansas as the twenty second annual gatherings unfold. Officers elected for the ensuing year include Henry Booth and Ira Collins at the G A R encampment while Odd Fellows name Thos Beattie D S Ferguson F H Betton C H Schaffer and S H Kelsey for key posts. A parade draws 5000 veterans through decorated streets with arches and crowds. The prize team from Sterling to illustrate work and Leavenworth team follow the evening session.

McPherson Kansas Kas Grand Army of the Republic Women's Relief Corps Sons of Veterans Henry Booth Larned Ira Collins Sabetha C. H. Schaffer Council Grove H. Kelsey Atchison Sovereign Grand Lodge Sterling Leavenworth

Illinois Central Meeting Probes Dividends and Board Power

F B Cooley of Hartford and D B Howe of Boston attended the Illinois Central annual meeting to examine meager dividends and propose board actions. Cooley backed distributing proposals to stockholders and limiting director powers, drawing a heated debate. Directors’ election is set for tomorrow.

Cariaco Iinois Central Railroad Company F. B. Cooley Hartford Conn D. B. Howe Boston Illinois Central Burlington Cooley

Baseball teams visit House of Commons under police escort

The American baseball teams traveled to the House of Commons on March 12. They were stopped at the gates by police but allowed to proceed after officials explained that the speaker had arranged a group visit.

Lexpos House of Commons W. T. O'Brien United States Press Office Washington Willie Brewer Harrisburg International Y. M.C. A Philadelphia Kansas City

Paradise Club of Anglers Buys Vast Forest Preserve

The Paradise Club of Anglers in New York, led by Judge Gildersleeve, has purchased 70,000 acres of forest and fifty trout lakes across the country, creating the world’s largest fish and game preserve. The deal signals a major expansion of hunting and fishing land and resources.

New York Paradise Club of Anglers Gildersleeve

Curly Billy Killed in Minnesota Loggers Fight

Louis White known as Curly Billy, terror of Minnesota pineries, is killed by Charles E. Hayden after a quarrel over a cabinet photo of Hayden’s wife and children. White attacked Hayden’s wife’s reputation, a fight ensued, Hayden shot White through the heart.

Curly Billy Bow Rrvex Minn Louis White Minnesota Charles E. Hayden Hayden White

Senate approves resubmission of prohibitory amendment

After a brief debate the senate voted 26 to 15 to resubmit the prohibitory amendment to the constitution. The measure now goes to the people for a ratification vote.

Provineses R. L Senate

Millionaire Snell's Son Searches Canada for Tascott

Telegraphic notes report diverse items from 1887 including Miss Lulu Mackinley dying of wage bleed in New York, Missouri politics over Washington centennial funding, legal maneuvers in Oregon, a dog bite incident in Forbes Missouri, and a brutal firearms incident in Springfield. The dispatch also mentions the York state Masonic debt jubilee, transport robberies near Shenandoah, and health ads from Warner’s log cabin remedies.

Snell Canada Tascott Lulu Mackinley Vassar New York City Ft. Wayne Shenandoah Pittsburg & Lake Erie Cleary New York

Twine Trust tightens grip on farmers and wagons

Minneapolis reports show the binding twine trust buying up stock and raising prices from 5 to 25 cents per pound threatening harvests as farmers boycott. In Kansas City, rate clerks and freight agents continue evasive practices to grant rebates while dodging harsher penalties.

Minneapoli Minneapolis Dakota Farmers’ Alliance Hee Trust Kansas City Eastern Lines

Explosion at Brymaly colliery wipes out many in Wexham

A major explosion at the Brymaly colliery in Wexham results in heavy loss of life with twenty bodies recovered from the ruins. Separate notes report W J Joyce’s Jamaica ginger sale conviction in Lexeca Kas, a towboat Kangaroo capsizing at Spootsville with drownings, and weather plus patent medicine advertisements.

Lexpon Brymaly Wexham Lexeca Kas W. J. Joyce Day Jamaica

Weekly Journal and New York World One Year Sale

A historical offer announces a one year subscription deal for the Weekly Journal and the New York World at a price of 160 dollars. The notice promotes readership and highlights the two publications.

the Weekly Journal New York World

Markets by Telegraph New York March 13

Daily market notes from New York show dull but steady trading. Bonds and stocks move little with 140 shares traded and prices quoted for Pacific Geof95 Union Pacific Rock Talend and Western Union among others under a quiet session.

New York Muus+v. z New Enn Monty Mencastite Parsk—Prime Suereanti Pape KONDS LOT PacificGeof Miesonrrh Union Pacific Wapash Western Union

Kansas City Grain and Provisions Market Notes

Market brief from Kansas City lists bids and prices for corn oats and meal. Highlights include May and March contracts with bids around 211 cents for corn and quotes for bran, dairy, ham, pork cuts, and meat products. The report notes steady offers and a calm trading tone with several commodity identifiers and prices.

Kansas City Bancas Wagat Sadie IO@inc Keseywen

Livestock Market Notes From Haneas City fair to strong gains

Market activity is reported as opened higher and closing higher with strong demand across cattle hogs and sheep. Prices show mixed ranges for feeders cows and heavy steer groups while dairy and grain markets align with steady to firm tones amid larger receipts and shifting futures signals.

Catrie Uthera Whittle Aly Medim Betts Termina Prone Wurat Dune Viige Sto. Cuas Fie Tebid Bagcey Hai Timothy Ilye- Waraky Lot Alvices Chicago Peek St. Gemin Rangers Recwipte

Barber Bros. Drugstore Advertises Health Remedies

An old time ad from Barber Bros. Druggists Lawrence promotes Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It claims cures for coughs, consumption, lumbago, sprains, bruises, and skin issues with guaranteed relief or money back. Also advertises Bucklen's Arnica at 25 cents per box.

Ballard Barber Bros Druggista, Lawrence Bucklen Barber Broa

A Scrap of Paper Saves Her Life

A woman near death from consumption improves after using Dr King s New Discovery after reading a note on wrapping paper. She gains weight from 70 pounds to 140 pounds and thrives, with trial bottles advertised at Barber Brothers drug store. Electric Bitters touted as a cure for dyspepsia and liver ailments.

Dr. King W. H. Cole, Draggint Fort Smith Barber Bro Barber Broa

7 pays for the W. $5.00 wal and the Kaen asses

7 pays for the W. five dollars wal and the Kaen asses.

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