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Newspaper

Lawrence Gazette

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1897

Page

6

Kansas Farmers Hear Denmark Dairy Lesson For Wheat Outlook

State Agricultural College speaker compares Denmark as a dairy nation to Kansas, noting Denmark’s 170 million pounds of butter yearly and home consumption. Reports say Kansas winter wheat is better than last year with potential strong yields, while bank reserves improve. A special train cost and rail safety anecdotes mix with local market notes, irrigation plans, and rural views from Emporia to Dodge City.

Fraf. C.C. Georgeson The State Agricultural College Denmark Europe Kansas England Breidenthal Mayhem Chicaco Denver Dodge City Episcopal Church Emporia Lyon County Emporia Gazette Puch la Junta Walnut Valley Florence Eldorado Threidgrh Wilson Guinn Butler County Eureka R. Moses Great Bend Best National Irrigation Congress Lincoln Dell Lane

Tariff debate highlights in House ends amid votes

March 30 reports high party tension in the House as the Ways and Means Committee pressed amendments to the Dingley tariff bill from morning into afternoon. Amendments included free duties for books and scientific gear. Senate debates on constitutional limits and trusts follow, with provisions for Mississippi river life and property funding.

Ways and’ Means Senator Allen Popuust Nebraska Senate Allen Congress Mississippi House Bland Simpson Kansas Afr McCall Lovering Massachuseitts McCal New England Trnins Hoar District of Columbia Terriories Yester Iy Ways and Means Simbso Mabany New York Mahany Dockery Missouri Cooper Texas Dingley Gallinger New Hampshire Civil Service Commission Civil Service Committee Ways and Means Committee Messrs Tawney Minnesota Dalzell Pennsylvania Russell Connecticut Payne Steele Indiana Messrs. Talbert South Carolina Clark Maguire California Gran Idaho Cox Tennessee McRae Arkansas Grow Curtis Burke Lentz Ohio Colson Kentucky Hawley DeArmond Fitzgerald Massachusetts Nelson

Filibustering Tag Seized by Revenue Cutter

Key West Florida reports the tug Monarch was seized as a filibustering vessel, captured by the revenue cutter Winona and brought to port.

Key West Fla Monarch Winona

Gomez's Appeal and a Cuban Letter to McKinley

The Record reports C. E. Crosby joined General Gomez’s army after secret talks with the Santa Clara rebel governor and describes his acts at recent engagements. A letter from Gomez to President McKinley, dated March 1, 1897, accuses Weyler of terror in Sancti Spiritus and appeals for American action while urging the protection of Cuban civilians.

CatcaGco C. E. Crosby Don Carlos Gomez Santa Clara Havana Crittenden Marriott Crosby Arroyo Blanco Maximo Gomez McKinley Sancti Espiritu William McKinley United States of America Weyler Sancti Ispiritu Grover Cleveland The United States Congress Spain A M. Gomez

Chicago Tanneries Strike Hits Eight-Hour Day Demand

Around fifteen hundred workers across Chicago tanneries walked out on March 31 demanding an eight-hour workday. The action affected multiple firms as workers unified under the labor push, signaling growing organized labor activity in the city.

Curiaco

Chicago pioneer Jarius Mears dies at age 100

Jarius C. Mears, a longtime Chicago settler and former Hillsboro postmaster, died yesterday at his La Grange home at age 100 years and eight days. He first arrived in Chicago in 1835 and later served during Lincoln’s presidency.

Cuscaco Jarius C. Mears Chicago la Grange Hillsboro Ill Lincoln

NO BOTTLED COCKTAILS TAX DISPUTE ENDS

In St Louis a liquor merchant challenged the rectifiers license on bottled cocktails but the Treasury Department ruled against cocktail vendors. Retailers warn there is little profit in bottled mixes if taxed. Patrons may need to drink at the bar and carry out fewer bottles in the future.

St. Louis United States Commissioner United States Treasury Department

Divorces in Wicemra District Court

In Wicemra Kansas on March 31 Judge Dale disposed of eighty six divorce cases. Forty seven were dismissed for lack of due diligence and most others for non payment of costs. Over half the couples refused divorces. Kavise understood decrees granted and individuals had remarried.

Wicemra Kan Dale Kavise

Scandals in Montana indictments hit Helena senate

Helena Mont March 31 Secretary of the Senate John Poor indicted by the grand jury for falsifying public records losing a bill the night the last session expired Bail set at 10000 dollars ex state representative Martin Buckley indicted for accepting bribery He admitted it at the last session Hent Murdock out for Congress Topeka Kan March 31 I J Murdock ex state senator from Butter county brother to AL Murdock started his bid for Congress from the new Fourth district claiming Republican leaders want him to run if the Danler county Republicans approve

Helena Mont Senate John Poor Martin Buckley Topeka Kan Muareh J. Murdock Butter County AL. M. Murdoclk Congress Fourth Congressional District Anne Washington Danler County

Snowstorm Closes Eastern Colorado Slopes

A heavy snowfall on the eastern slope of the Rockies in Colorado continues with high winds but mild temperatures. by noon the snow has largely melted and the weather remains unsettled.

Denver Col Mareh

Onarda State Bank Robbed In Nighttime Break In

Galesburg March 31 The Onarda state bank was robbed last night with the safe wrecked by nitro glycerin. The loot ranged from 30 to 5 000 dollars. The robbers escaped on a handcar.

Galesberg Onarda

Minnesota Banker Introduces Currency Commission Resolution

Representative Heimel of Minnesota introduces a resolution for a banking and currency commission aligned with McKinley’s inaugural address recommendations.

Wasnixurox Marek Stoe Heimel Minnesota Banking and Currency Commission McKinley

Wealthy New Yorker commits suicide in Swiss? Geneva item

Charles A. Houghton, principal owner of the Corning Glass Company and reputed to be worth about $500,000, shot and killed himself in Geneva New York today. The death is reported as self-inflicted and ends his leadership role in the firm.

Geneva N. Y Charles A. Houghton Corning Glass Company

President McKinley Prefers Horseback Exercise Plan

The president, accompanied by General Miles and Secretary Porter, rode horseback yesterday afternoon in Washington as a form of exercise. The outing reflects McKinley's preference for riding as a routine activity.

Wastiungron McKinley Miles Porter

Elisha Graham Sentenced for Killing Farm Hand

Elisha Graham of Arcnson Kansas is sentenced to twelve years in the penitentiary for the December killing of Jacob Hopkins, a farm hand. The 72 year old man faced a state court ruling delivering the verdict and penalty.

Ex-Congressman Converse Dead in Contempts Ohio

Former U S Congressman George Ju Converse dies at about 70 in his birth county Contempts Ohio. He served in Congress years ago and passed away today leaving a legacy in public service and regional politics.

Converse Contempts Ohio George Ju. Converse Congress

Telegraph executive named Western Union head in St. Louis district

St. Louis. March 31. T P Cook assistant superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph company at Dallas Texas was appointed to succeed Colonel L C Baker late superintendent who died suddenly a few days ago.

St. Louris T. P., Cook Western Union Telegraph Company Dallas Texas L. C. Baker

Missourians Move to North Dakota on Special Train

Forty Johnson county Dunkard families left Warrensburg Missouri on a special train bound for Devil's Lake North Dakota where they have taken up land. The journey will take about four days.

Warrensburg Johnson County Dunkard Devil's Lake N. D

Kansas City Markets Grain and Live Stock Report

Kansas City market summary shows active grain prices across hard, soft, and white wheat with No 2 to No 4 grades and various crude figures. Corn oats rye and bran notes, plus bundled hay prices, reflect strong demand. cattle and hogs receipts rise with higher bids and top prices around 3.95 for hogs and 3.75 to 4.64 for cattle. sheep market also firm with representative sales listed.

Bulx &c Hay Timothy Nod Choice Prairie Col. Swagese

Cure of breast cancer with S.S.S. serum claim

Mr A H Crausby of Memphis reports his wife ignored a small breast lump that rapidly progressed to a disfiguring cancer. Despite expert treatment she was deemed incurable until a course of S S S was started. After several bottles the cancer healed and never returned for years.

A. H. Crausby Kerr St Memphis Tenn New York

Yous for Health climate cures consumption claim

Expert physicians affirm that the right climate may cure consumption and kindred diseases. The right climate is pure dry air equable temperature and constant sunshine, found in Salt River Valley Arizona and places in New Mexico. Descriptive pamphlet by Santa Fe Route Passenger Department offers full information for invalids free copies from G. P. A. Chicago. New Gala Field Discovered. California excitement over rich gold ore at Ransburg Cal 25 miles from Cramer station on Atlantic and Pacific division of Santa Fe Route. For full info on Ransburg and trip cost inquire of local agent A T S F.

Salt River Valley Arizona New Mexico Chicago California Ransburg Cal Cramer Station Atlantic and Pacific

The Century in 1897 features leading serials and notes

The Century promises new features in 1897 including a leading American Revolution novel Hugh Vooncelirre Quakers purports to be fiction with historical figures Lafayette and Gates. Howard Pyle will illustrate the first chapters in November. Also, GRANT by General Horace Porter debuts as a diary based series on campaign life.

Cidien Shakespear North South William H. Shelton Signal Corps Dr. S. Vitae Hugh Vooncel Femonuy Boureby Waebingienis Social Lai Pei Kaoven Howard Pyle Grant Horaci Porter Porter

A Rose of Yesterday by Marion Crawford announced

A new Marion Crawford novel titled A Rose of Yesterday is described as a modern life in Europe tale with American characters and begins in November. The feature also notes an engraving by wood engraver T Cole and mentions upcoming issues and subscription details for Century Magazine.

Mr. Isaacs Saracinescea Casa. Braceio Europe T. Cole Ruperbart

Rock Island Train Service Promises Speed and Comfort

EASTbound Rock Island trains boast vestibuled equipment, best dining car service, Pullman sleepers, and first class amenities. Emphasizes fast time, courteous staff, and refined cars. For tickets and maps contact Coupon Ticket Agents or John Sebastion G P A Chicago. Gazette notes Republicans dislike its opinion but praise its readership.

Rock Island United States Canada Mexico John Sebastion Chicago

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