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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1887
Page
1
Catholic Knights in session at Chicago report the close of the Southern Baptist Convention. Also noted is the spring meeting of the Louisville Jockey Club with plans discussed for upcoming racing events and organizational activities.
Curiaco May 10. The supreme delegates of the Catholic Knights of America are in session in Junction City Osawatomie. The organization claims strength with about 18 000 Catholic believers. Delegates from state societies and two from each state and territory attend the twice yearly meeting.
Louisville May 10 Gen Green Clay Smith’s report from the temperance committee is adopted after debate over liquor as medicine. Dr J Rensew describes systematic benevolence urging regular giving and cooperation with state conventions. A state board and mission focus are urged with quarterly sequences. The session adjourns sine die to meet May 1888.
The Louisville Jockey club meeting at Churchill Downs opens tomorrow in fine condition with bright weather. Nine starters are expected for the day's feature race and Derby favorite Bauburg leads a crowded field including Jackobin Clarion Jim Gore Pendennis and others. Turfmen predict Bauburg or a close finish among top early contenders.
Louisville May 10 At the sale of Alexander's yearling thoroughbreds near Spring Station a large crowd attended but bidding was slow and generally low. Thirty eight head of colts and fillies brought the aggregate sum of 28600 dollars.
A blaze in Jouxchon City Kansas today gutted the cabinet shops of John Gross and gutted the ware room of C F Seigler. Damages were extensive but no injuries reported. Fire crews battled the flames through the afternoon.
Osawatomie Kas May 10 The Missouri Pacific initiated work on car shops for the southwest system plus bridge and building shops. Six miles of side track are being laid and a new general office building will start immediately. The enterprises will employ at least 800 men in the machine shops and total about 3 000 workers in Ossawatomie.
Prrrspurc Pennsylvania May 10 Socialist Vrooman of Kansas City was arrested in Alleghany City last night for causing a disturbance and was released on bail this afternoon.
A Steubenville dispatch reports a double murder at Holliday Cave in Hancock County West Virginia on the Panhandle road. Elizabeth McWha and her mother were found beaten in one room beside an ax with $350 missing. The victims include a 70 year old widow and her 40 year old daughter. The crime is believed to be robbery tied to funds someone recently received and deposited in Pittsburgh.
Lansing May 10 The April crop report notes a statewide drought with wheat thriving on sandy soil but failing on clay. Southern counties rate 87, central 94, northern 93. Little grain will be plowed up. Wheat marketed 54891 bushels. Clover badly injured and likely to be plowed under. Stock conditions largely unchanged.
An unidentified man about twenty was struck by a westbound Frisco passenger train on Spring River bridge twelve miles east of Columbus Kansas and died four hours later. He wore a wine colored coat and vest and black and blue checkered pants. No papers or valuables found. He lay on the ties, raised his head moments before the collision, and was knocked off by the locomotive.
Baltimore crowds witnessed five races with Brittanic, Queen Elizabeth, Suttor, Dry Mono pole and Panama winning each race respectively. Times ranged from 1:20 for the first mile to 2:03 for the 11 8 mile. Major placers included Barnum, Bram bleton, Valiant, Lizzie Baker, Glen don, Belmont, Pasha, Bess, Nil Desperandum, Longalight.
Omaha Neb May 10 Frank Bandle has resigned as manager of the Omaha club but it is not certain the resignation will be accepted. Bandle is praised as a capable manager who gathered strong material yet several bad games and harsh newspaper comments have driven him to quit. The Omahas traveled to Hastings today without him.
The five year old son of Hon. N. S. Farrell, editor of the Republican, died in a barn fire after playing with matches. A companion child escaped with minor burns as the barn and hay were consumed in the blaze.
San Antonio reports Matello Cortierras, a Mexican, was found dead by a spring four miles from Fort Davis after watering sheep. A gunshot wound shows he was murdered. No clues to the killer yet. A coroner's inquest was held today.
In Chicago on May 10 Sherman and Marsh barbed wire manufacturers were assigned with liabilities of 448000 and assets of 256000. Later Schnabel and Co in the same business were assigned with liabilities of 303000. Mr. Marsh cites the interstate commerce law as cause of failure.
A blaze began at Morgan and Hamiltons paper bag and box factory in Nashville on May 10 and spread to nearby merchants exchange and other prominent buildings. The entire block is in danger as flames threaten adjacent structures and at least one alarm is sounded.
Washington May 10 Maj Gen Henry A Clark US retired died aged 66 The Maxwell land grant cases see Acting commissioner Stockslager urging the attorney general file a motion for rehearing in the supreme court arguing the grant was not an impresario contract and was a private settlement Beaubier Miranda and that new evidence from Gen Butler exists The Alaskan fur bearing animals law enforcement expands as Captain Healey is authorized to enforce prohibitions on killing otter mink marten sable and fur seal and to curb liquor and breechloaders imports Re demption of trade dollars totals 6 500 426 with Philadelphia leading redemptions and Michigan crop reports noted.
Charters Beaufort a colored laborer at Duffey's brick yard on south 13th street killed Thomas Powers a white 17 year old this afternoon after Powers and Alex Gorton taunted him Beaufort fired through a door then struck Powers with a stick of wood, Powers died this evening Beaufort arrested and jailed
The Rock Island county coroner reported finding a medical student from Le Claire Iowa and an assistant on an island ten miles above Davenport boiling a human body remains to remove flesh for skeleton sale to Chicago Medical College. The case caused a river towns sensation.
Foreign Loxpon May 10 annual trade returns place imports at 72,860,000 pounds up from 71,130,000 last year while exports reach 90,200,000 pounds versus 48,980,000 previously. Import duties yield 2,490,000 pounds, export duties 700,000 pounds, against prior amounts. Cloture talks in London report ministers plan cloture after bona fide amendments. three weeks more debate expected in the Commons. A Conservative committee probes possible two English and one Scottish judge to examine Parnellite charges. Gladstone opposes further action without clear government steps.
At the Pacific investigation in New York on May 10, Artemus H. Holmes was recalled and questioned about pooling the Kansas Pacific Denver Pacific and Union Pacific. He admitted discussing the matter with Gould Sage and Dillon but claimed an exemption from testifying about conversations with clients. He said pooling could not profit from leases of Kansas Pacific and Denver Pacific due to Union Pacific restrictions. The $3,000,000 Denver Pacific stock moved from trust to Kansas Pacific and used to acquire branch roads.
The central traffic association kept second class rates in effect after Cyitexce reported the Grand Trunk’s insistence on them. The group had removed second class tickets two weeks prior, yet continued the practice. Round trip tickets will go on sale June 1, using rates nearly identical to last year.
City of Mexico reports that Col. Arvizu Lieutenant Gutierrez and Sergent Valentinel face death for illegally crossing the border at Nogalis. The government seeks a severe example to deter future incidents that could provoke international trouble.
Cincinnati beat Olympians 12 to 3 in Cincinnati. Louisville defeated Athletics 10 to 5. Kansas City won 3 to 2 at Leavenworth. St Louis topped St Louis 5 to 2. New York beat Washington 8 to 3. Chicago defeated Cincinnati 7 to 3. Detroit won 6 to 4 at home. Cleveland routed Brooklyn 8 to 7. Hastings beat Omaha 15 to 1. Topeka defeated St Joseph 26 to 10. Lincoln triumphed over Denver 17 to 9. Boston crushed Philadelphia 17 to 4.
A splendid banquet at the Vendome marked the Globe's move to its new building. Col. Charles H. Taylor, editor of the Boston Globe, was honored as a large gathering of editors state officials and prominent business leaders attended.
In Harrissure Pennsylvania on May 10 a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution granting women the right to vote was defeated in the house, ending a bid for gender universal suffrage in this session.
New York on May 10 William O'Brien arrived via the reception committee boat and was driven to the Hoffman House downtown.
General Aaron F. Fletcher Stevens died at his Nasaua home at 7:30 AM from kidney complications linked to wounds suffered in the battle before Petersburg. The death marks the end of a military career shaped by Civil War service and service to the country.
Split telegraph from Benson reports no volcanic eruption in southern Arizona after tremors. Forest fires sweeping Whetstone mountains traced to Mexican campers lit the night sky, while Gen Forsythe’s party confirmed the eruptions were not volcanic but fires. Another quake at 1 48 pm caused alarm but no damage.
Jennie Bowman, a young domestic, died at 9 30 p m from injuries suffered when Turner and Patterson ransacked her employer Mr Johnsons house and assaulted her. She fought them and sustained a fractured skull and kicks to the side. A fund of about 1000 supported her during illness. police say there is enough evidence to convict both suspects despite Patterson’s alibi.
London May 9 The Queen received a public address from the Corporation of London at Buckingham Palace expressing loyal attachment to the throne. The Queen thanked them and reflected on her reign noting the prosperity linked to subject sympathy uniting throne and people. London May 9 In the House of Commons Lox ton asked about a pat rick Egan letter and Dublin trial venue. Colonel King Harman and W H Smith answered, and Balfour attendance was defended. Latest from Stanley Congo news reports Henry M Stanley’s relief expedition arriving and routing plans via Stanley Falls to Emin Bay.
In Fort Worth Texas yesterday the funeral procession for Freda L. King was halted at the cemetery gate by the sexton until a one dollar digging fee was paid. The conflict stems from a power dispute between the old sexton clinging to office prerogatives and the new sexton as legal custodian. The city council will decide the matter.
Cloture applied to debate on the crimes bill in the House of Commons. Emperor of Austria sends 35,000 for Hungary fire relief. Rumors say Russians gather near Afghan frontier for possible advance. Herr Nordenfeldt plans a Hungary small arms factory with gov ernment support. Fire in Holland Manitoba destroys three stores and a hotel, $100,000 loss.
New York May 10 report shows Moner-On call at 3.5 percent and close offered at 3. Mercantile Patern-Prime Mercantile paper at 566 percent. Exchange Sterling dull and steady at 4.85 for 60 day bills and 4.87 for demand. Total stock cases today 165.47 shares with an edit to 44 8 Missouri 6s.
Market notes from Kansas City listing No 2 soft winter and No 2 red winter wheat bids and asks across cash May June July. Corn oats rye and fats meats priced with varied bids, asks, and whole line items including corn meal, bran, hog and poultry products, dairy goods and eggs with specific per unit costs.
Live Stock Indicator from Kansas City on May 10 shows Carrie-Receipts 1 675 shipments 771 steady market with mixed classes. Hog receipts 11 634 shipments down. market weak to lower with good to choice 4 90 5 40. Sheep receipts 480 shipments none. market steady with good to choice 2 90 3 50.
In St Louis May 10 wheat prices show No. 2 red cash at 84 1/2 cents. May futures at 84 3/4 to 85 1/2 cents, June around 83 1/2 to 83 3/4, July near 80 3/4 to 81 1/4, August around 78 1/4. Oats No 2 mixed cash and May around 2 cents, June about 28. Dairy prices: Barren Creamery 18 to 21 cents, Creamery butter 14 to 18 cents, eggs at 84 to 95 cents, Waisky steady at 1.05, lard and beef quotes ending.
St Lovia market reports show cattle receipts 1 450 with steady demand for natives and Texans plus hogs at 4 800 receipts with dull market. Cattle prices range from butchers and feeders 3 20 to 5 10, hogs steady to lower with heavy and packing at 5 10 to 5 20, clipped medium to choice cattle around 3 10 to 4 20 and hogs 4 40 to 5 55 amid mixed supplies.
Wheat No 2 spring cash 83 84 cents No 2 red 84 4 cents Corn No 2 cash 38 cents Oats No 2 2 cents Barley No 2 5 1 2 cents Rye No 2 56 cents Butter creamery 18 22 4 cents per lb Dairy 16 27 cents per lb Eggs 10 4 11 cents per dozen Pork per barrel 23 50 Lard 6 77 6 80 per cwt Whisky 1 10</s>
Carrie Receipts show 7 000 shipments. market firm for steers 950 to 1500 pounds at 4.10 to 4.90. Cattle, cows, bulls, mixed 2.00 to 4.00. bulk 3.00 to 3.20. Texas cattle noted. Hog receipts 12 000, market weak and slightly lower. rough and mixed 4.20 to 5.50. packing and shipping 20 8.50. Sheep receipts 400, market steady. natives 3.00 to 4.25. western 3.05 to 4.15. Texano 8 51.25. woolled natives 4.00 to 5.10. lambs 5.00 to 6.50.
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