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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1887
Page
1
In the nation’s capital, the Medical Congress resumes sessions with renewed debate on policies and procedures. Separate dispatch notes from Washington city cover inter state commerce concerns highlighted by the Western Shippers case, signaling regulatory attention.
Washington reports on the International Medical Congress with a New York paper interview of President Cleveland. Dr Ansti Flint presents on fevers while Irish doctor Murphy withdraws after being excluded from a medical editors banquet. The White House reception drew about 5,000 visitors. Cleveland defends civil service reform and cites media opposition.
Washington notes report a war department order creating a six square mile military reservation at Ft Duchense within Uintah Indian lands with a proviso the land may be vacated if Indian interests require it. The piece also covers tariff talks with Randall Carlisle and a forthcoming conference with Secretary Fairchild to estimate revenue effects. Interstate Commerce panel sets Sept 13 hearing in St Paul on western shippers protest against rail rate reclassification and seeks western shipper representation to argue against lower freight charges for small quantities.
Fort Scott Kansas reports a week of sugar cane work at Parkington sugar works yielding 104 to 110 pounds of first sugar per ton of cane plus twenty pounds of second sugar and ten gallons of syrup. Norman J. Coleman called the sorghum sugar problem solved, as W. C. Parkington and chemist W. S Swanson preside over a banquet at Huntington house. Government inspector Gowgill also calls results highly gratifying and declares sorghum sugar a success.
A large heading factory owned by Frank and L D Adams burned in Anderson Indiana along with two acres of heading staves and the residence of Thomas Trueblood. Sparks from a locomotive started the blaze. John Williams was overcome by heat and died en route. Engineer Frank Spelce narrowly escaped. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars for stock and machinery.
The tenement at No. 522 Sixth Street owned by Potter Brothers sustained $10,000 in fire damage and $3,000 in goods lost. The five story building had the fire on the fifth floor, causing great excitement but no fatalities. All occupants escaped alive.
In Woodstock Va today the Mahone versus Riddleberger bond suit for 500 dollars ended with a jury disagreement. A second Mahone suit for 1000 dollars was continued to the next term. Jury split 10 for Mahone to 2 for Riddleberger.
A Sept 6 tornado originat ing in Marion Michigan swept west of Evo about 6 PM. It damaged fair grounds tents then moved 600 yards wide southeast, toppled trees and fences, and severely damaged the new insane asylum. A brick covered passage fell, central building suffered the most, chimneys collapsed, rain accompanied the storm, and asylum damage estimated at about $8,000.
Boston news reports five Irish female spinners imported by Ross Turner & Co. for twine and thread. The United States sues the firm under a law prohibiting foreign labor imports, prompted by Knights of Labor locally. Penalty set at $1,000 per case.
In Concorp New Hampshire the senate heard Senator Sawyer claim Kirk D. Pierce, nephew of the late President Pierce, offered him $5000 to back the Boston and Maine road bill. Pierce denies the charge as a committee of investigation is appointed.
In Greenville Ohio the county treasurer’s safe was found open with $48,000 missing. A note led night watchman Gorsuch to hand keys to the treasurer John B Simon’s son, enabling access to the vault. Simon and his son Harry were arrested, charged with embezzlement and grand larceny respectively.
Philadelphia Clev eland game ended 9 to 6 in favor of Philadelphia Ath letics. New York met New York 6 to 4. Mets beat Washington 11 to 4. Louisville defeated New York 12 to 11. Pittsburg 7 over Indianapolis 2. Lincoln 4 over Denver 5. Boston 4 over Philadelphia 0.
Baltimore September 6 Smith and Wycks tin case manufacturers made an assignment today. Assets reported at 50000 dollars while liabilities were listed as unknown.
The thirteenth annual convention of the United States railway mail service mutual benefit association opened in Detroit at 10 this morning and will run through Thursday. Illness prevents President Mabutricks of New Haven from attending and General Superintendent Nash cannot attend. About 120 delegates from across the country are present, with the ninth division hosting and Vice President Champlin presiding. today's business was routine.
New York dated Sept 6 reports winners at Sheepshead Bay with horses Balian Bandusia Kaloolah Rosewood Lelax Mollies Last and at Niagara Falls with winners Carrier Chandos Rhody Pringle Justin Mack across six days of racing.
Three miles north of Springfield, Colonel J. M. Doling owns a private three acre lake stocked with game fish. He feeds them daily from a water platform, and the fish respond by leaping and following his boat, showing apparent affection for their benefactor. The scene draws admiration for the owner’s care and the lake’s beauty.
Toledo Ohio September 6 word from the new north western Insane Asylum four miles from the city says a tornado struck just after dark seriously injuring the buildings and demolishing one or two with telephone lines prostrated and no direct communication. Buildings cost about a half million dollars.
Wichita Kansas, Sept 6 At 9 this morning George R Albertis a well known building contractor was killed while supervising work on a building A heavy derrick fell from the second story and struck him on the head Albertis lived ten minutes but never regained consciousness
Paris September 6 An official note from the Brazilian legation says Brazil intends to suppress a movement led by Frenchmen to establish a republic in Comazia the neutral strip between Brazil and Guinea. London September 6 A Vickers foundry explosion in Sheffield kills four workers instantly and wounds many others. later reports raise that five died and three more succumbed in hospital as debris damages the plant.
The Bald Knob murder trial of Gilbert Applegate at Ozark Mo. ended with a not guilty verdict after about an hour of deliberation. Applegate had been charged with killing Charles Green and was indicted in the Green case and the William Edens murder. Bail is expected and he may be used as a witness next term.
A U S grand jury in Jefferson City indicts several Bald Knobbers from Douglas county on charges of whipping and driving away Caleb P Atwood and others living on government land. Jackson Livey and Berry Hancock pleaded not guilty and were arraigned. Cases draw interest as prosecutors expect tougher handling than in Ozark where lighter penalties were given.
The American Pharmaceutical Association met in Cincinnati with about 150 members. Officers for the year were elected: J. L. Lloyd as president, Moses Alexander as first vice president, Alex K. Findlay as second vice president, Karl Simmons as third vice president, S. A. D. Shepherd as treasurer, John M. Maiseh as permanent secretary, and C. Louis Dieehle as committee head on progress of pharmacy. Reports highlighted growth and sound finances. Members enjoyed a reception and promenade concert that evening.
Wm N Cromwell, assignee of Henry Ives Co, presented to the superior court a voluminous report with liabilities of 17,666,175 and nominal assets of 25,664,268.37 while actual assets total 11,122,016.76 Fort Scott's military company has dissolved and a new organization is being formed.
A Youth's Companion note reports on Australian black peoples humor and ingenuity. It claims they form a capable, humorous people despite European racist views, citing boomerang invention and a traveler saved by their laughter. The piece ends with a camp scene where travelers are laughed at and helped.
The article argues for pure water for livestock, notes risks of impure water, and discusses options to supply water on farms. It compares natural springs, wells with pumps, and wind-powered systems, and suggests storing water in reservoirs on uneven terrain. It concludes that even small springs directed into troughs can provide ample supply on farms with many animals.
Ben Madden a colored waiter in a Baltimore hotel snatched fruit from guest J. E. Herty. Herty threw a sauce bottle at Madden who then used a billy to strike Herty on the head, an injury believed to be fatal.
The strike of the Wisconsin Central switchmen has become general along the line. Greenway Smith and Greenway Bank at Warwick England have failed. Mrs Maloney a bedridden eviction victim near Herbertstown died Saturday. Mrs Asa Moore a Cleveland county Ark widow was brutalized by a tramp Monday. Bishop Co owners of Warren mills Ohio made an assignment yesterday. The mill not yet completed. Dr Carver in a Dubuque shooting exhibition broke 1000 glass balls in 43 minutes 28 seconds. J L Stumbaugh and J B Mulloy of Rush Center Daily News have been arrested on criminal libel charges with bonds set. complainant is Samuel Jones Lacrosse attorney.
Developments today in the E. S. Wheeler company failure are scant. A formal assignment was issued this morning with Sam A. Galpin, secretary of the New Haven wire company, named as assignee. Liabilities are estimated between 60,000 and 2,000,000.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad stock opened at 136 today. By late trading eleven shares sold for 1424, while twelve shares near the close had no bids. Until railroad matters are settled, a further decline is feared.
New York money markets show Monzy-On call active at 3 7 per cent with last loan 6c and close offered at 'c. Mercantile Paper Paren-Prime Mercantile Paper at 7 9 per cent. Sterling exchange steady at 4.79 percent for 60 day bills and 4.83 percent for demand. Total stock sales today totaled 417,898 shares.
Kansas Crey on September 6 notes No 2 soft winter wheat bids at 65 cents, Oct 65 cents, Tc bids and asks vary. Corn No 2 cash 36 cents bid, Sept 85 percent bid, 86 cents asked, May 36 cents. Rye cash no bids, Sept no bids. Mince and flour steady. corn meal 75 cents, chops yellow 65 cents, bulk 65, shipstuff 67, bran 65 bulk. Butter creamery fancy 21.2, choice 19.2, store packed 18.15, cheese Young America 12.4, twins 11.5. Spring chickens 1.00 2.25, hens 2.50 2.75, roosters 1.50 1.75.
Kansas City September 6 Live Stock Indicator shows receipts of 3170 cattle shipments 2200 market steady to weak notables prime corn fed scarce prices range good to choice 4.00 to 4.50 with common to medium 3.50 to 3.90 stockers 2.25 to 2.60 feeding steers 2.0 to 3.20 cows 1.40 to 2.65 grass range steers 2.0 receipts 5610 shipments 70 market opened steady closed 5 to 10 cents lower good to choice 5.20 to 5.30 common to medium 4.70 to 5.10 hogs and pigs receipts 3100 shipments 24 market steady good to choice 3.25 to 3.75 common to medium 2.00 to 3.00
St Louis reports cash and futures for wheat corn rice and oats with bid prices. No. 2 red wheat 63 69 1/8 cents Sept and 69 1/8 cents Oct vaults. corn mixed cash 38 40 cents Sept. rice closing 42 cents May. butter and dairy quotes noted. pork 15.00 and lard 6.30. Warisky steady at 1.05.
Carriz-Receipte 5 800 shipments 1 000 Market weak 10c lower for corn fed natives steers 3.90 to 3.90 feeders 2.50 to 3.30 Texas Indians common to choice 2.00 to 3.60 Hog receipts 2 500 shipments 500 market steady for choice common grades easier butchers and best heavy 5.35 to 5.50 mixed 5.00 to 5.25 pigs and grassers 4.00 to 4.80 Sagar Receipts 3 500 shipments 1 000 Market steady fair to choice 2.00 to 2.75 lambs 3.50 to 4.73.
September market notes list prices for wheat oats butter eggs and provisions with exact figures. Cattle receipts total about 2000 to 4000 head with shipments. market described as steady then opening strong and closing slightly lower. Hog receipts near 16000 with mixed prices. cattle and sheep ranges given for natives, westerns, lambs, and shipment categories.
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