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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1888
Page
1
Fragmentary notice mentions H. S. Tremper attorney at law with office in the National Bank building and references over Wells Fargo's express in WV. The text is garbled but points to a legal service or banking related ad involving Tremper and Harris.
In Washington on May 16 the Senate discussed a Vest resolution to form a select committee to probe meat and meat product pricing. West charged five Chicago firms and major rail lines with orchestrating a system that boosts consumer prices while pushing lower returns to producers, linked to a Chicago cattle market dominance and past arrangements with rail carriers. The debate touched St Louis Kansas City and Omaha and ended with the resolution expanded to include other transportation agencies. The Senate then moved to other bills and executive work.
In Washington on May 16 the second Baptist convention advanced the push for a general Baptist educational society. A constitution was prescribed for adoption and a resolution supporting the society was favored, with several addresses delivered in support.
Austin May 16 crowds filled a mile long parade for the dedication of the new capitol building. Officials say the structure ranks second in size to the national capitol and larger than any state capitol. In New York on May 16, Harry Benson the Patti ticket swindler awaiting extradition to Mexico killed himself at Ludlow Street Jail by leaping from the second tier.
In Louisville on May 16 the program produced five races. Glen Hall won the first mile event in 1 48 with White Nose second and Drumstick third. Gallifet topped the 11 16 mile second race, Hypasia runner-up and Libretto third in 1 55. Diana won the six furlong third, McMurtry second and Parish third in 1 20. Lincoln captured the five furlongs fourth, Castaway second and Alga third in 1 07. Famous took the half mile fifth with Joga second and Minnie Palmer third in the 1 34 vicinity. Baseball results mention Philadelphia and Pittsburg match notes.
A long political summary from Sparia Missouri and surrounding states notes the Missouri Republican state convention nominating Elbert E. Kimball for governor and endorsing the national platform. It criticizes the Democratic party, praises Republican tariff measures, and supports veterans and equal taxation. Reports on Kentucky, Connecticut, Colorado, and Kansas conventions, plus labor conventions at Cincinnati and union labor positions on transportation, postal savings banks, arbitration, and suffrage.
Burrato May 16 Republican state convention met to nominate delegates for Chicago. After a recess, the assembled party adopted resolutions pledging support for national candidates and deferring policy questions to the national and state conventions. Omaha platform criticizes Democrats for 1884 promises and pushes for Liberal pensions and unity over sectional issues.
At Cincinnati on May 16 the Republican convention delegates chose W. T. Ewing as governor candidate amid disorder and corruption charges from Blaine and Sherman factions. Resolutions urged free ballot, fair count, condemned the president’s message and Mills bill, and supported Blair bill and repealing internal revenue. Greenback era held final meeting to pursue fusion with labor groups, outlining terms for future national ticket nominating.
The Virginia Democratic State Convention convened at 1 p.m. with speeches by Barbour, Lee, Daniel, and Goode as resolutions backed Cleveland. Minnesota Republicans met yesterday, New Mexico prompts Chicago delegation, New York Democrats nominate. Tennessee holds a noon session and Minnesota Republicans elect Greyham delegates amid incomplete regional notes.
At an annual stockholders meeting in Parsons Kansas on May 16 the Missouri Kansas & Texas railway board was elected with Simon Sterne as chairman and R V Martinet as secretary. 317961 shares were represented of 464000. Directors named include Eltery Anderson Bull Martinez Matters Enoz Denuffrille Dowd Sloane Forest Sterne Bund Thompson Kelso McDonald Cross Herndon and others. The new board plans to organize in New York on March 24.
Brazil’s government bill to abolish slavery has been approved and sanctioned, with regent approving on the 13th. The Brazilian president sent congratulations, expressing hope the freedom will bring happiness and prosperity. Also advertised is a five year old Jersey cow for sale, gentle and high-yielding, at 1084 Kentucky Street with more details available.
In Newton the second day of the Pythian encampment drew about 10 000 visitors as four Kansas regiments joined the grand prize drill seen by nearly 15 000 along Main street. Girard division won first prize, Osage City second, and Arkansas City for largest uniformed turnout. Leavenworth chosen for next encampment in May 1889. social events followed at Wrights and Ragadale. In Wichita the Democratic Editorial Association met at the Tilden Club with officers named and set to meet again at Leavenworth in July.
In Abilene on May 16 the ninth annual Kansas pharmaceutical association met. Elected for the coming year were President W. W. Naylor of Holton first vice president H. M. Garey of Silvia second vice president Fred McDonald of Topeka treasurer Charles D. Barnes of Abilene.
The article describes biliousness symptoms like digestive distress and irregular bowel habits. It touts Green's August Flower as a cheap, proven remedy and cites numerous testimonials. The piece also includes local notes on weather, meetings, travel, schooling, and community events alongside health advice.
The report lists farmer pessimism over crop prospects in Indiana and ongoing labor unrest as ex-Burlington workers issue strikes. It notes a death in Illinois near Evanston and other misc. items including rail and railroad developments, a political sub committee, and a court ruling in New Jersey.
New York Money market shows call easy at 2 percent, last loan closed 1. per cent. Exchange falls to 4.8 for day bills and 4.8845 for demand. Stock sales total 165,282 shares with coupon activity noted. Kansas City grain and provisions report dull but steady with mixed prices on corn, oats, and wheat. butter and cheese quotes and live poultry prices listed. Provisions include sugar cured ham, bacon, and pork values. lard and short clear measures shown.
The Live Stock Indicator and The Drovers Journal summarize receipts and shipments across cattle, hogs, and sheep. Markets show mix of strength and weakness with value ranges for beef calves, feeders, and dairy stock. notable figures include 14,000 hog shipments and 1,900 cattle receipts at St Louis, and carnages across western markets.
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