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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1886

Page

2

Warpath Among Blood Indians Alarms Canadian Frontier

Ottawa reports Blood Indians from Crow Creek agency have gone on the warpath in northwest territories, attacking white settlers near Hudson Bay and Grosventres territory. At least nine Crowfoot tribe members killed, thirty wounded, 150 ponies seized. fear of a general uprising as mounted police and militia prepare to move forces toward the scene.

Ottawa Ont Department of Mounted Police Crow Creek Agency Northwest Territory Grosventres Ashe Crowfoot Agency Almeriecan Rockies Canada Sioux Crowfoot A. P. Ca On

Massachusetts Republican Convention Chooses Lodge President

Boston September 29 Republican state convention opened at 11 with temporary officers. Permanent organization set by electing Henry Cabot Lodge president. Prohibition plank sparked brief debate. First governor ballot totaled 964 with Oliver Ames at 945, Crope 355, Brackett and Lodge 2 each and Robinson 2. Ames nomination later made unanimous.

Massachusetts S. Boston Henry Cabott Lodge Oliver Ames Wlw. Crope J.Q. A. Brackett Meary

Confidence Restored in Cuanrestox After Earthquake Fears

At Cuanrestox, by 7 am no earthquake shocks had recurred and the city calmed. Predictions by Wiggins proved wide of the mark, easing public relief. Officials expect no further shocks within a week and the city to return to normal, with repairs ongoing and intercom restored.

Cuanrestox Wiggins Son Tlace

Day restrains Smith from joining Detroit club

New York September 0. President John B Day of the New York base ball club, by counsel, has secured a court injunction preventing left handed pitcher John F Smith from joining Detroit or any club other than one designated by Day. He asserts a personal contract with Smith valid for the 1887 season.

New York John B. Day New York Base Club John F. Smith Detroits President Day Smith

Fishery Committee Heads to Wood's Hole from Boston

The United States Senate Committee appointed to investigate fisheries left Boston for Wood's Hole this morning to observe the local fish committee and note its work. A quorum had not arrived, so the formal opening of the hearing was not yet announced.

Fishery Committee Boston United Sates Senate Wood’s Hole Fish Committee

The Switchmen Strike in Cincinnati

The railway switchmen strike spread widely by today but most men returned to work at old rates, except the Cincinnati Southern. They are likely to resume tomorrow. The stoppage has caused little disruption overall.

Cincinnati Cincinnat Southern

Hearing on new trial for seven condemned anarchists at Chicago

The October 1 hearing before Judge Gary focused on affidavits alleging juror bias and witness impeachment in the Hay Market case. Captain Black pressed for postponement and challenged the state's closing remarks, while court adjourned to 2 PM with a decision awaited.

Carcaco Gary Captain Black Henry L. Rice Favor Wabash Avenue A. P. Love Orrin Blossom Gilmer van Buren Street Schnaubelt Indianapolis J. P. Deluce Chicago Zeisler Cole Black Grinnells Walker John Carney Evanston Michael Cull George W Adams Adams Denker Thomas J. Morgan Albert P. Love Orrin S. Blossom States Solomon H. Zeisler International Bank Messrs Solomon and Zeister Louis L. Smith Smith Gilmores Soloman Jny Puesnay Capitan Gunnell Mr. Ingham

Heavy Rains Boost Crops Across the Republic

Reports from across the Republic indicate widespread heavy rains benefiting crops while Mexico City streets flood. Local observers note the downpours have advanced agricultural prospects despite urban flooding in the capital.

City of Mexico The Republic

Cholera in Japan and Mexico Floods Reported

Cholera cases appear in Japan while Colima volcano erupts amid heavy rains in Mexico. In the United States, confidence in Charleston is restored as the switchmen strike continues to loom. Wiggins’s stance draws criticism.

Colima Wiggins Mexico Charleston

Cholera in Japan and Canton Ling Chi Execution

News notes a severe cholera outbreak in Japan with 13,348 new cases and 8,472 deaths over nine days in late August to early September, including 2,352 cases and 1,472 deaths in Tokyo. In Canton, an 18 year old Chinese woman was executed by Ling Chi after being accused of poisoning her husband and relatives.

San Francisco Japan Tokio Canton

General Miles reports conditional surrender of Geronimo

Washington reports General Miles annual dispatch detailing Geronimo surrender on conditional terms not to be turned over to Arizona civil authorities. He omits immediate capture and notes removal from the region to spare lives. The inquiry questions policy and may prompt a reprimand. Miles contrasts his pursuit with Crook and notes limited use of Indian trailers by U S troops.

Washington Miles Geronimo Arizona War Department The Star Crook Mile United Stacs

Carlisle Talks on the Tariff Question at Wicurra

Hon John G Carlisle spoke to a large audience at 6 pm in Wicurra focusing on the tariff question and its impact on farmers and the nation. He contrasted prosperity from 1850 1860 under low tariffs with later high tariff era and received broad praise for his remarks.

Wicurra John G. Carill Carlisle

Wiggins Off- New Ogreass Volcano Erupts Again

The weather here is clear and pleasant with no weather phenomena as predicted. The Volcano of Colima is erupting again causing terror among inhabitants.

Wiggins New Ogreass Colima

Gen Sheridan at Leavenworth to present rifle medals

General Philip Sheridan arrived at Fort Leavenworth today to award medals to the rifle team winners. He will remain at Leavenworth until Friday and present the medals tomorrow to the successful contestants.

Sheridan Leavenworth Gen Phil. Sheridan Fort Leavenworth

Proclamation Declares Kansas Quarantine on Cattle

Governor John A. Martin issues a state quarantine against incoming cattle from Ohio Illinois and from Canada due to pleuro pneumonia outbreaks. Animals must be quarantined at entry for ninety days and receive a health certificate from the state veterinarian.

Kansas Catttle Ohio Illinois Oswads Topeka Kas John A. Martin Strate Torexa Dominion of Canada Livestock Sanitary Commission E. B. Allen W. T. Cavanaugh

Silence in Charleston editor on president’s response

The World publishes an interview with F. N. Duncan editor of the Charleston News and Courier. He laments the president’s silence after the calamity, notes South Carolina indignation, and recalls Charleston’s past support for Cleveland and current silence from Wade Hampton and Butler, now abroad.

New York the World F. N. Duncan The Charleston News and Courier South Carolina United State Washington Wade Hampton Charleston Butler Europe Cleveland

Browns to meet Chicagos for world baseball title

A St Louis to Kansas City dispatch reports President Van der Ahe received Spalding's letter accepting the Browns challenge for the world championship. Spalding proposes five games with four in St Louis and Chicago plus one neutral, using mixed rules and preselected umpires. The Browns cannot play nine games due to a separate contract, so five games would be arranged between Maroon dates. Details to be set by letter.

Kansas City Star St. Louis van der Ahe Spalding Browns Spaulding Chicagos Chicago Brown Stocking Maroons von der Ahe

Affidavit Withdrawn Over Anarchists Trial Claim

The affidavit of John Sorrell stating that Junior Randall favored hanging anarchists during the trial has been withdrawn after the affirmant identified a mistaken man when confronted with Randall. The defense had moved for a new trial.

Cutcaco John Sorrell Junior Randall Randall

Whipped to Death in Hungary Over Bulgaria Sympathy

Moscow dispatch reports thirty Hungarians were whipped to death for expressing sympathy with Russia over Bulgaria. The Gazette cites the drastic punishment as a chilling example of wartime repression and shows the tense climate in Hungary during national turmoil.

Moscow the Gazette Bulgaria

Mother Sacrifices Child at North Pennsylvania Station

At Binger Station near Allentown a mother, Mrs Mary Wagner, and her four year old daughter were struck by a fast special train while on the depot platform. The mother, in a desperate bid to save her child, stepped onto the tracks and both were killed instantly, the tragedy witnessed by hundreds awaiting the train to Philadelphia.

Allentown Binger Station North Pennsylvania Railroad Mary Wagner

Great stock yards lockout to close packs nationwide

Cuiiaco reports an impending great lockout this month as packing houses plan to close until resolution on eight or ten hour workdays. Kansas City Omaha Milwaukee Springfield St Louis and others will run day and night while 20,000 workers face unemployment. Authorities warn of possible resistance and potential bloodshed.

Cuiiaco Kansas City Omaha Milwaukee Springfield St. Louis

Gage & Co's Failure Reopened Under Assignee

Cutcaco October 1 The store of A S Gage & Co reopened at 10 oclock this morning under an assignee appointed by Judge Pendegrast to wind up the firms affairs for creditors. Assets are reported at over 1 000 000 with liabilities estimated at about 800 000.

Cutcaco Gage & Co Pendegrast

Irons Released on Bail in Taping Case

Martin Irons, former leader of the southwestern strike, was released on bail of $5000 with Judge Garr as security. The wire tapping conspiracy case against Irons is set for the next term of court.

Kansas City Star From St. Louis Martin Irons Garr

London Notes and Military Movements

General Bulmer will go to Ulster next Saturday with powers akin to those given to General Buller in Kerny County. Mr. Parnell has moved to Eastbourne for quiet. Joshua Nunn, former American vice counsel general in London, is dead. Also included is an advertisement praising Parker's Tonic as a blood purifier and health builder with a testimonial from E.C.H.

Loxpox Bulmer Ulster Redvers Buller Kerny Parnell East Bourne Sussex Joshua Nunn London

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