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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1889
Page
1
The Passenger and Freight Earnings Represent an Absolute Loss of Business Due to Various Causes The Frisco and C St L EC Board Directors report earnings declines across passenger and freight services, blaming multiple factors for the drop and outlining anticipated effects on operations and finances.
The 1888 annual report for the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroad shows total earnings of 15,617.93 with net surplus 6,435,551 after taxes. Passenger revenue fell 301,008 while freight declined 2,054,300, due to light crops and intensified rate competition under interstate law. Passenger miles drop to 1,926,799 and freight miles to 810,593,505, with lower average rates per mile. The report notes competition and crop failures as primary causes, and suggests Oklahoma settlement may boost future earnings. Also notes stockholders meeting outcomes for St Louis San Francisco and Cleveland St Louis Kansas City lines.
Sporting brief from Nashville on May 8 lists winners Orderly Rusk Quotation Lady Black Burn and Kidnap across events, highlighting the day’s results.
The Southwestern Cornell association hosted its first annual banquet at the Midland hotel in Kansas City with over fifty former Cornell students present. Letters of congratulations from Governor Foraker of Ohio Judge Boardman of New York Prof Kellerman of Kansas State Agricultural College and others were read. Rabbi Henry Berkowitz and other Cornellians gave brief addresses as the group, organized only months ago, has grown to nearly 100 members.
In Cutcaco on May 8 a sensational May wheat rise opened at 82 and closed 84. Hutchinson and Schwartz-Dupee bid up to 86 8c, while June climbed from 34c to 84c and July to 79 4c. As July hit 79c, Hutchinson sellers emerged and the price later fell to 78 1/2c. Traders suspected a near-term rise was used for unloading July.
White Caps have ordered Rev. George Jacob Schweinfurth to leave the city within ten days accusing him of breaking up families. If he stays they threaten to break into his home, abduct him, tar and feather, and roast him alive. Schweinfurth leads the Geekmanite sect and is revered as Christ by followers. He has hired a night watchman, procured dogs, and plans to defend himself.
Governor Francis after consult with attorneys declined to interfere with the court. Dave Walker his son William Walker and John Matthews are condemned and will be hanged next Friday in St Louis.
A morning report quotes a user praising Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup for stopping a cough after one dose and helping sleep. Aware that accidents occur in any family, the ad urges keeping Salvation Oil on hand for safety.
Hon. Thos. Ryan, newly appointed minister to Mexico, arrived from Washington today. Citizens plan a reception in the senate chamber tomorrow evening followed by a banquet at the Copeland.
May 8 report from WixcuesTerR Kas shows C. A. Jop removing a baby from a well. The infant, about six months old, was found badly decomposed during cleaning. Authorities inspecting the scene seek cause and inform the public.
Washington dispatch reports fair weather for Kansas followed by local rains. Southerly winds shift to variable directions, with a slight cool down expected later.
Testimonial from J. C. Saeed of Arcola Illinois praising Ely’s Cream Balm. He notes his son’s nasal catarrh improved after using a bottle, with the disagreeable odor entirely gone and overall improvement to his health.
Severy Morland fire devastates Morland village, 70 families homeless as 30 stores and dwellings burn east of Forty eighth street. Loss near 100000 with 50000 insurance. Also tragic train mishaps and multiple deaths in Indiana and Ohio. Fire destroys Sullivan area. several children burned to death in bonfires incidents. Six killed when a switch engine derailed onto a street car and a smoker car damaged. several injured in Michigan and Ohio incidents.
A switch engine struck a street car at Kalamazoo Michigan’s west Main crossing at 6 30 p m. The car carried nine passengers seven women two men. Six women died five bodies found along the track and nearby creek. Two injured women suffered head and side wounds. The driver escaped by leaping from the car as the engine sped toward Academy Street. Gates at the crossing were not used between 5 30 and 8 p m leaving the crew unaware of oncoming traffic.
Northbound Valley railroad passenger train reached Cleveland on time at 2 20 pm when the smoker suddenly leapt and four passengers were injured. A half dozen other passengers were affected as the incident disrupted the city’s transit.
Windstorm culminates in a tornado in Pratt county and eastern Stafford, with wrecked homes and injured residents. William Crawford killed. numerous others hurt or dying as farms and horses are destroyed. Stafford mass relief organized. telegraph poles and rail lines damaged. In Dakota, Sioux Falls reports record winds and rain.
Reports from Drew Bradley Desha counties show farmers alarmed by cut worm damage. Cotton has been planted up to three times in the same fields as worms destroy seedlings, leaving growers apprehensive and busy with remedies.
In J0uorton City Kansas Mrs Whitting reportedly took her own life at Mil district. Local authorities report the death as an act of self harm with investigation pending.
The twenty eighth international convention of the Young Men's Christian Association began in PiLas India with about 10,000 delegates present. Leaders from England, Germany, Sweden, Ireland, Japan and other nations attended. Henry Humphrey Chamberlain was named president in Denver, with an international committee report read and plans announced for foreign missions and work among colored youths.
Market report notes Monty-On call at 222 percent, closed offered at 2 percent, mercantile paper 5 percent, steady changes around 4.87 for sixty day bills and 4.85 for demand. Stock sale totals 192,270 shares. Bonds show 4s coupon, Pacific 6s of 1909, Missouri 6s. Railway stocks include Union Pacific, Wabash, Western Union among others.
The Live Stock Indicator shows cattle receipts 3297 with 2019 shipments. Market strong and higher. Good to choice corn fed cattle 3.95 to 4.15, common to medium 3.25 to 3.75. stockers and feeders 2.25 to 3.00. cows 1.45 to 3.00. Hogs receipts 9419 with 2357 shipments. market strong. Good to choice 4.17 to 4.52. common to medium 4.25 to 4.45. Sheep receipts 623 with steady shipments. good to choice muttons 4.40 to 4.50. commons to medium 2.50 to 3.75.
Unsettled prices across several commodities with mixed firming signals. Hogs and poultry show varied quotes, dairy receipts light, and provisions listing sugar cured ham and bacon values. overall market steady to firm with small shifts in meat cuts and lard pricing.
In St Louis on May 8 traders reported mixed gains and steady to higher quotes across staples. Wheat No 2 red cash 78c, corn steady near 1.02, lard firm around 6.75 while oats, rye, and dairy notes showed modest moves and quiet activity in several grain markets.
Market notes show strong demand for choice heavy native cattle with quotes 3.90 to 4.50, fair to good stockers and feeders around 3.10 to 4.00, and rough handling of vealers and feeder stock. Hog receipts near 6,100 with varying pork and packing values, while cattle and sheep shipments total around 400 to 2,100 units.
The Drovers Journal reports cattle receipts 10 000 with shipments 5 000. Market stronger with heavy beeves 4.00 5.15, steers 3.30 4.15, stockers 2.50 3.60, cows and bulls 2.00 3.30. Hog shipments 7 500, market strong. mixed 4.55 24.75, heavy 4.50 4.375, light 0.60 4.50. Receipts 7 000, market slow and 10 15c lower. natives 3.00 4.83, western 3.00 4.75, Texas 2.70 3.40.
The ad touts Kemp's Balsam as a guaranteed cure for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and consumption. It claims rapid relief and offers trial size free with prices at 50 cents and one dollar. Barber Bros sells the product and references a local fire alarm incident and ongoing pharmacist demand.
Medical authorities in Europe and America contend a large percentage of insanity cases stems from unknown causes. The assertion, part of a broad review, highlights growing concerns about mental health and diagnostic limits amid a wave of public discussion.
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