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Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1888

Page

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Colored Fever Deaths Prompt Refugee Camps Push

Jacksonville reports 1333 fever cases with 14 new deaths and a large share among colored residents. Officials plan to move blacks to refugee camps, while ration cuts may press city residents to relocate. Gainesville reports no new cases and growing confidence no epidemic there.

Gainesville Frances W. Austin Mr. Foster Hugh Grenhart Maggie Robertson W. J. Rallacy Smith Geo. Thompson Elza Morely Hennie Warren W. J. Wallace John Abner Frank Foster R. RR Richard Mr. Oldfield C. Ohler

Billy the Kid Robs Taloga Bank and Store

Billy the Kid, the Colorado criminal, arrived in Taloga to rob the bank but found it closed. He then robbed W. N. Price in a corner store, taking about $10, a gold watch, and searched for more loot before fleeing toward Colorado while being pursued by locals armed with Winchester rifles.

Billy Colorado Taloga

State Fair enters third day with record turnout

Torowka Sept 19 The third day of the State Fair drew large crowds and surpassed expectations. Weather was perfect and gate receipts nearly doubled last year. Turf events thrilled thousands, with Topeka expected to bring a large turnout tomorrow as excursions arrive from across the state. City businesses close early per mayoral proclamation.

Torowka Topeka

Pleasants Defaulter Reported In New Orleans

In New Orleans on September 19 a rumor circulated that the late U S Marshal R R Pleasants left a $53,000 deficiency. General W J Bebrn, one of the bondsmen, said a deficiency existed but was not as large as rumored and that Meyers and Bebrn would cover the shortfall when determined.

New Or.eeans United States R. R. Pleasants W. J. Bebrn Meyers

Texan in Mo. House Fight Ends in Stabbings

Trextos Missouri September 19 A fight that began in a house of ill repute today left E McFadden of Texas with a stabbing wound to Wm Myers through the heart and resulted in Tom McDonald being fatally cut authorities said.

Trextos

Speaker Carlisle Addresses Democratic Barbecue Crowd

Carlisle spoke to about six thousand people at a Democratic barbecue in Erlanger this afternoon, delivering remarks before supporters and supporters.

Carlisle Erlanger

Sorghum sugar works show high sugar content in Kansas

Conway Springs Sugar company operates day and night with sorghum cane, achieving 52 percent sugar in several lots and about 100 pounds of sugar per ton of cane. Early cane mixed with late varieties yielded molasses. Machinery runs 150 tons daily as Prof Schweinitz and assistants from the USDA aid the effort.

Conway Sprines Kas Conway Springs Sugar Company United States Department of Agriculture Prof. Schweinitz

Senate Action on Chinese Labor Ban and Florida Relief Aid

Washington September 19 Edmunds reports to Senate from foreign relations committee Ordered that the president of the senate be directed to withhold transmission of the Chinese labor ban act to the house Senator Teller objects and the matter is carried over Bowen rules inquiry leads to the enrolled bill being signed and prepared for transmission Edmunds also offers a joint resolution seeking $100000 for relief of yellow fever suffering in Florida, which is pressed.

WashingTon Edmunds Committee On Foreign Relations Senate House of Representatives United States Teller Bowen Senate Committee On House Florida

Vote on sundry civil bill in Senate adjourns after quorum gap

Washington September 19. The House resumed work on the conference report for the sundry civil appropriation bill. The vote on agreeing to the report was yeas 77 nays 0 with no quorum, and the House adjourned. Kilgore, chair of the enrolled bills committee, will carry the bill to the President but delays to courtesy the Senate and allow action on the foreign relations committee order.

Washgton D. C House yeasOv Kilgore Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Marquette, Houghton & Ontonagon RR Abandons Land Grant

Washington report states the Marquette Houghton and Ontonagon railroad company has withdrawn all claims to a land grant opposite its road, signaling final abandonment of over 200000 acres. Settlers gain clear titles as the road was sold to Canadian Pacific which does not plan the extension.

Washington Marquette, Houghton & Ontonagon Railroad Company General Land Office Senate Canadian Pacific

Tariff Subcommittee Plans Report This Session

The tariff sub-committee of the senate asserts it has not abandoned plans to report a tariff bill this session. They have important hearings this week and early next week. The bill is nearly completed and they hope to present it to the full committee next week.

HineTon Senate

Weather Indications For Kansas This Week

The weather indications for twenty four hours beginning at 7 p m Thursday Sept 20 show fair weather in Kansas, followed by light rains Thursday afternoon or night, with cooler winds shifting to northerly directions.

Wak Department Washington, D.C Kansas

Fire destroys two warehouses in Brisbane

A Bisbane dispatch reports two warehouses on Eagle street Brown and Barkers were consumed by fire. Estimated loss amounts to 2 million dollars with the blaze concluding today.

Lonnox Bisbane Queensland Eagle Street Brown and Barkers

Pozzoni's Powder Promises Fresher Complexions

What is more attractive than a pretty face with a fresh bright complexion See Pozzoni's Powder.

Pozzoni

General Harrison Vets Welcome At University Park

General Harrison receives delegations from Illinois and Indiana veterans at University Park and his residence. He addresses about 1 500 visitors, discusses tariff policy and the treasury surplus, and thanks working women and veterans before a final round of handshakes.

Illinois Indiana University Park Treasury Mentone Harrison Iroquois County Representative Mr. Randall Republican Party Secretary of the Treasury America Greely County P. C. Hayes Morris

Kansas State Soldiers' Reunion Draws Veterans in October

Toreka reports preparations for Kansas State Soldiers' reunion in Lincoln October 1 to 6 with tents at the state fair grounds. Grand Army of the Republic leaders and numerous dignitaries will attend. prizes totaling seventeen hundred dollars will be awarded to bands drum corps and posts. The event coincides with the Women’s Relief Corps annual reunion and Loyal Legion headquarters on the grounds.

Toreka Kansas State Soldiers Department Grand Army of theRepublic Warner Sherman George Crook John McNeal Thayer Nebraska Alex M. C. D. Cook Loyal Legion of Kansas Women’s Relief Corps Grand Army Feighan

Nineteenth Cumberland Reunion Opens in Curcaco

Army of the Cumberland gathers about 150 members with General Rosecrans as chairman General Fullerton proposes a nine member committee to study an equestrian monument to General Sheridan An amendment suggests including a state society member A button project for members is planned Central Music Hall hosts a Sheridan eulogy by General Russell Alger The Loyal Legion joins for a two day open house and a banquet is planned tomorrow night

General Hayes Hayes Harrison Park Second Ninth Indiana Cavalry Twenty-Sixth Infantry Col John A Bridgeland Second Cavalry Col. Bridgeland Indiana Cavalry Washington Street Ninth Cavalry Twenty-sixth Adams Indiana Curcaco Society of the Cumberland General Rosecrans Fullerton Washington Sheridan Society Philadelphia Central Music Hall Russell A. Alger Michigan Philip H. Sheridan Military Order of the Loyal Legion Grand Pacific Hotel Loyal Legion Army of the Cumberland

Racing at Gravesend in raw damp afternoon

Sporting events at Gravesend saw a large crowd despite a muddy track. Winners included Sings in 1:514 for the mile, King Ille in 1:594 for the one and one-sixteenths, and Lela May in 1:58 for the one and one-sixteenth miles among several races with close finishes.

Gravesend Sings Run King Crab Oarsman King Lle Darina Dod Wahoo Lela May Kacsiur Jat Orcan

Track meet results from Lovinsville fair races

Weather fair track fast. One mile dash won by Potean with Erebus second and Harry Glen third in 1 42. Six furlongs winner Tom Wood with Everett second and Rhody Pringle third in 1 13. Lone Chance won the St Legar stakes two miles for three year olds with J B Clay second and Frankfort third in 3 36. Remina took the five eighths with Sunlight second and Sparling third in 1 01 4. Panama won the three eighths with Ray second and Wyndom third in 1 29 4.

Lovinsville Sparling Panama Ray Wyndom

Walton Barrett couple wed in Sedalia Missouri

Walton junior editor of the Republican of Walton Kas and Miss Lula Gertrude Barrett of Sedalia Missouri were married in Sedalia on the evening of September 19.

Warner’s Log Cabin Remedies Highlighted

Fragment notes log cabins used as homes and people thriving in hardy early generations. It mentions Warner’s Log Cabin Cough and Consumption Remedy and Warner’s Tippecanoe stomach tonic as simple, traditional cures from the era.

Warner

Huge Ball Propels Blaine Demonstration Tour

A large rolling ball linked to the Blaine event travels from Cumberland Maryland to Hagerstown and Frederick with Congressmen Perkins Laird and Thomas giving speeches. The expedition heads to Washington then to West Virginia Ohio Indiana and possibly the Pacific coast amid a national Republican League welcome.

WashingTon New York Cumberland Hagerstown Frederick B. W. Perkins Laird Thomas National Republican League West Virginia Ohio Indiana Indianapolis Pacific Coast

Baltimore announces engagement of Miss Virginia McTavish

A cable from Baltimore reports the engagement of Miss Virginia McTavish of Baltimore to the Duke of Norfolk, confirming a high born alliance and social prominence in society news.

Baltimore Virginia McTavish Duke of Norfolk

Market Reports From New York City on September 29

New York Mooner reports Money On call at 24.3 percent with last loan at 232 4 percent. Mercantile Paper prime mercantile rate listed at 5ig6 ile percent. Sterling exchange dull with 4.84 for 60 day bills and 4.884 for demos. Total stock sales recorded at 533, shares.

New York Mercantig Parer Prime Mercantile Sixcuanee

Kansas City Grain and Provisions Market Report

Boston September 19. Kawana and Wusat markets list bid and asked quotes for No 2 red wheat and corn products. Prices shown for meal bulk sacked and various bran, hog products, bacon cuts, and pork values alongside live poultry and dairy items.

Kansas City Kawana Wusat Young America Hicper

Livestock Receipts and Market Report

September 19 report shows cattle receipts near 7 600 with market steady to good for common to medium grades. Sheep and hog receipts around 7 000 with strong and steady demand. prices range from 2 000 to 5 0 for various classes. Muttons feature common to medium at 1 30 to 3 50 with steady tone.

Manoas Urry

Market Report from St Louis Dairy and Grain Prices

In St Louis on September 11 the wheat and corn markets show cash bids and futures closings. Wheat cash at 01693% with October 9 closing 91% and December BX 94X at 93% while May YQ closes 98% and corn October 4 Qi at 39 with December 33% and other years at 33% closing 23844 33% ash January at 44 and May percentages. Uarts cash bids 2 and 22% for September and Cree year 22% with May at 274 2. Prices for Timothy, dairy products, refined oil, and pork provisions listed with various bid and price figures including creamery times and lard.

St. Louis

Market report from Louis with mixed cattle quotes

September 19 market notes from Louis reflect slow demand and varied cattle quotes. Native steers range 4.15 to 5.00 with fair to good feeders at 2.20 to 3.50, and claimed receipts around 6.3096 head, plus buck chipmen and packing demand described as slow to fair.

Texas cattle market summary and prices

Market report noting cattle and sheep quotations with bids for steers and feeders, turkey and lard prices, and western stock movements. Includes figures like 3,0093,35 and 6,500 for shipments, with references to Texas cattle trends and native stock activity.

Texas Cattle Western Rangers Maelight Ogee Texas

Local Market Prices From September Listing

Readable fragment shows a September 19 market roundup with product names and prices. It references wholesale sprees, weekly corrections by staff, and items such as oats and oats related goods with multiple price figures and codes, though many tokens are distorted.

Enee Lawausnes Kas Tom Broe Massach Street Bourren

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