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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1889
Page
1
The brief item notes the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad, outlining its operations and significance. It emphasizes the line’s reach, financial footing, and role in regional trade and transportation. Details remain concise, focusing on the railroad's prominence in the era.
Parsons Kansas May 15 stockholders of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad held their annual meeting with 331,682 shares represented. Simon Sterns was elected chairman and Leo Clark secretary. Directors named include Rudolph Y. Martinson and Harrison Cross among others. The meeting discussed trimming indebtedness to about thirteen hundred thousand dollars a year. Other notes cover the Fort Wayne operating deficit and various railroad consolidation votes across multiple cities.
A May 15 dinner at General Felix Agnew’s country home, hosted by the Journalists' club, drew Secretaries Blaine Tracy Noble and Rusk and others. Blaine praised nonpartisan governance and lauded Agnew as both a great Frenchman and American, noting his hospitality and honoring his name. Major Latrobe of Baltimore and others offered brief remarks.
Statements by Thomas H Cleaves and James C Courts show total congressionally appropriated funds at 286,646,460 with 108,691,056 in permanent and specific appropriations making estimated expenditures for 1889 90 reach 395,337,716. Revenues are projected at 439,509,658. The acts authorize 350 new offices with salaries totaling 443,800. increases to existing salaries total 1,025,980. Sixty nine offices are abolished with salaries 127,973 and other salary reductions total 7,200.
The Dry goods Market in New York reports a temporary reduction in Wamsutta Utica Nonparkl and Mohawk Acme bleached shirtings from 10 to 10 cents. Market tone remains firm with upward tendency for fall, replenishing orders light, but strong inquiry from large buyers for next season and expanding business expected.
The text extols Hood's Sarsaparilia as a pure efficient and reliable medicine with peculiar curative powers. It presents a strong assertion of its therapeutic quality and effectiveness without providing external evidence or context.
In St. Paul on May 15 favorable crop reports sweep the northwest. Heavy rains visited every portion in the past week, ending drought. Recent snow storms across Central Dakota Minnesota and Wisconsin brought relief, followed by gentle rains and cooler weather which aids growth. Overall, the outlook remains highly encouraging.
Dr R A Guns MD Dean and Professor of Surgery at United States Medical College and editor of Medical Tribune endorses Warner's Safe Cure. He states no single medical school holds all truths and praises the remedy for patient benefit, valuing any effective treatment regardless of origin.
Juxcrian City Kansas May 15 The Kansas State Firemen association adjourned after a prolonged night session Officers elected are D D Hoagman Minneapolis president C C Fleck Salina and A P Elder Ottawa vice presidents Charles S Davis Junction City secretary S M Stanford Minneapolis treasurer The next session will be held at Ottawa in September.
The advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets as small yet effective laxatives for liver stomach and bowel derangements. They are described as gentle and non constipating, superior to large harsh pills and useful for digestion and cleansing ailments.
The State Pharmaceutical association opens its annual convention in Atcnisos Kas with about 100 members present led by President W. W. Naylor of Holton. The afternoon session revises the constitution and a banquet is held tonight at the Byram.
A newspaper ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable remedy against impure blood and chronic illness. The copy frames the medicine as a weapon to defend health, defeat illness, and restore long lasting bodily well being.
Wasu victos May 15 The attorney general has authorized the marshal of Montana to offer a reward of 500 dollars each for the arrest and conviction of the robbers of Paymaster Whaim.
An observed link between female fame and robust health is used to advocate Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The text warns that creative achievement requires bodily strength and urges the remedy as a specific for chronic female weaknesses and ailments, promising restoration of functional harmony.
Denver May 15 conductors stayed in executive session all day and no business transaction has been made public.
Dyspepsia corrupts blood and harms all organs and functions. Ayer’s Sarsaparilla remedies this by vitalizing the blood, strengthening the stomach, and correcting liver and kidney disorders.
May 15 report warns of threatening weather across Kansas with rain and severe local storms. Southerly winds shift to variable, followed by a cooler Thursday night.
The advertisement extols Ayer's Hair Vigor as the most appropriate preparation name to revive capillary glands weakened by disease age or neglect. It claims the dressing renews scalp life and makes hair regain youthful fullness and beauty.
At Louisville races on May 15 winners included Jakie Toms Avondale Badger Donovan Bridglight Brano. In Brooklyn spring meeting Exile won the Brooklyn handicap by two lengths with Prince Royal second and Hanover third. Other winners were Brittanic Tes Tray Banquet and Declare. prize valued at 825000 to the winner.
Washington May 15 The president accepted Judge George A Jenks resignation as solicitor general of the department of justice to take effect today He resigned with the administration change but was kept until the court term ends He will remain as counsel in the telephone cases and a new solicitor general is expected to be appointed this week.
Curacao May 15 A scheme resembling an electric sugar refinery swindle dominates today’s report. John Archibald Comp, a smooth talking con artist, claimed a device to turn bad whisky into fine bourbon using a refrigerator and a concealed armor reservoir. He vanished with thousands in liquor funds. detectives say many dupes were drawn to him at the Metropolitan hotel. One man died later from gas exposure at a hotel room after Comp’s flight. A Kansas shootout ends with Brechbill captured, accused of a cattle dispute, while Valsterdt survives. Burglars steal $800 in Atchison and fail to break into another home.
Helena May 15 Returns from yesterday's election are incomplete for the constitutional convention. Indications show a very close contest with Democrats favored by a narrow margin and labor members from Jefferson county potentially holding the casting vote.
The funeral of Rev. Dr. James Runcie was held this afternoon with Bishop Tutte officiating and eighteen surpliced clergymen from various parts of the state assisting. Attendance was the largest ever seen in the city.
A tin deposit was discovered about twenty miles from Topeka Kansas. An analysis of the ore shows it valuable and the finder believes it may be a bonanza. He plans further investigation to determine its extent.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a perfect remedy for female weakness and related ailments. It appeals to wives by praising beauty and virtue while claiming the medicine cleanses the liver stomach bowels and whole system. The feature emphasizes female wellness and aging.
Report from Nonrath Virginia dated May 15 describes yesterday afternoon hail damage to vegetable crops with extensive loss.
New York May 15 Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe stocks report 423. The brief indicates stock price movement at the market close with the name of the railroad and a quoted price. The item notes trading activity without broader context or additional entities.
Aubany New York May 15 The dressed beef bill was rejected in the assembly by a vote of yeas 23 nays 80.
A humorous item notes Salvation Oil as a remedy and mocks affliction by a Milwaukee sneeze death. It contrasts modern cures with Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and labels the event as Egyptian Darkness. The quip references a penny price and a chorus line “so say we all.”
In Shelby North Carolina Mrs Luther Lutz, after seven years with a grave illness, allegedly found relief from consumption with Dr ing s New Discovery. The ad claims a miraculous cure after one bottle and offers free trials at local drug and cement stores in New York and Shelby.
Bururndox Iowa sheriff with warrant seized four cars loaded with beer this afternoon under state prohibitory law. Most beer was consigned to Berthold Busch Moehn of the city. rest owned by Anheuser Busch Brewing Assn and W J Lemp of St Louis. Value of beer and vessels around 2500 dollars. St Louis parties reportedly plan suits for damages alleging interstate commerce rights violation.
Lang Kansas May 15 Sheriff Gentry was notified of a farmer named Bier near Bavaria nine miles from Lang battered by his wife. She, possibly insane, seized him by the beard and struck him with an iron poker. Neighbors elapsed. she escaped and slipped back into the night and remains at large. Bier’s wounds are not serious. the couple are German and have children.
A Detroit May 15 report details a fatal accident at the Michigan car works where a brace failed during unloading, causing several tons of iron to bury workers. Joe Benscott died and three companions were fatally injured. all victims are said to be Germans with large families.
A short notice offers a reward for a lost item tied to health and appetite. The ad contrasts the loss with a found benefit claiming Hood's Sarsaparilla restores health, vigor, digestion, and a strong appetite, alleging popular sale by druggists with a dollar for a hundred doses.
The attorney general met the president about 2:30. No action had yet been taken on Marshal Jones report. It is understood Jones' explanation is unsatisfactory and his dismissal is soon to be ordered.
A persuasive ad declares catarrh can be cured by Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy after years of tests and countless testimonials. It claims sufferers who bought various nostrums found no relief until this remedy, available at all druggists.
James Mack, a driver and collector for Jacob Cold & Son pork packers, failed to appear with 400 dollars of the firm’s money. A drunken man claimed to have found Mack’s wagon on Bluff street near the depot. Mack, aged and known for steady habits, is feared to have been assaulted or murdered.
An old advert praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as especially effective in spring and lists its supposed merits. It claims the medicine purifies and enriches blood, stimulates appetite, and tones the entire system, urging readers to choose Hood's Sarsaparilla for best results.
In Chicago on May 15 a pair of nearly new but torn kid gloves were found hidden under brush near the trunk linked to Dr Cronin disappearance. The gloves were soaked from recent rains and seen by Mortimer Scandian, Mrs Concklin, and others who believed they belonged to Dr Cronin.
Seemingly eradicated with quinine doses, malaria returns in forms and provocation. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is claimed to conquer the malady when others fail, and to protect against atmospheric poison causing disease. It also treats stomach liver and bowel disorders from miasma tainted water and aids rheumatism constipation and renal complaints.
Dr Mason N Miles of Aurora Michigan says he was speedily and permanently cured of a sore leg after seven years of suffering by Medical Lake Salt. Sold by Raymond and Dick.
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