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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1897
Page
7
The illness that has afflicted United States Minister James A. McKenzie for several days has worsened to severe brain involvement. His doctors report little hope for recovery.
An advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo Ohio by F J Cheney Co claiming mercury free internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It touts testimonials and retail price 75 cents per bottle and mentions Haire Fane Pills as superior.
Harper's Magazine 1897 issue highlights include The Mart a new novel by Du Marzine and an array of pieces by Mark Twain Thomas Richards Bangs Ruth Stuart Octave Thanet Mary E. Wilkins Freeman and others. It promises illustrations and early 20th century Renaissance themes with humorous situations and scientific notes on psychology and physiology.
Treasury dispatch reports Greek troops furious at independence anniversary celebrations. Officers urge immediate war declaration to save the throne of King George, sending the decision to Athens. They warn that war with Turkey or a local uprising on the Macedonian frontier appears likely.
Susie F, a prominent Salvation Army brigadier in New York, announces conversion to the Roman Catholic Church. The move is attributed to influence from Rose Hawthorne, whom Miss Swift met while aiding the city’s poor. In Zanzibar, the Sultan issues a decree abolishing slavery.
The St Louis Republic outlines its enhanced wire service for global news and continued home coverage. It notes future big events, with pricing: daily six dollars yearly and one dollar for three months, plus a twice weekly reduced rate. The item also mentions the Chanute Kansas G A R excursion and Kansas City travel offers.
Washington April 7 The McKinley administration plans a vigorous policy to press Turkey for settlement of American claims over missionary property losses and abuses during the Armenian uprising. John W Foster former secretary of state likely to serve as special envoy with ambassador rank to secure payments and swift trials. Congress may be asked to authorize commissioning a special ambassador to Turkey for this purpose. Key lawmakers from both parties support the plan, including Hoar Lodge Froctor Morgan Mills Reed and Hitt.
Kansas cities held municipal elections with mixed results as Republicans gained in Topeka and several towns but Democratic and nonpartisan tickets rose in others. Women voters influenced outcomes in multiple cities, with Scott and Kansas City Kansas confirming Republican mayoral candidate Robert L. Marshman by 600 to 800 votes.
Ohio and Michigan return Democratic gains with Cincinnati voting Gustave Tafel for mayor over Levi C. Goodale. McKinley carries the state margin near 20,000 as Republicans note gains in other counties and state offices. Governor Bushnell seeks a second term amid party-wide canvassing and key senator candidates are named. Junior brief reports include Scovell marriage in St Louis and Modoc War survivors in Redding facing hardship.
Havana reports ongoing oppression of Cuban women by Weyler era military police. Noted arrests include Senora Rafaela Perza, sister of an insurgent, with prison and imminent court martial. Twelve women bound in chains were sent to Isle of Pines amid deportations of women prisoners.
Topeka based George W Crane, head of a major printing plant, claims that J S Parks the state printer elect and State Printer Hudson conspired during the legislative session to defeat a bill lowering state printer fees in exchange for Parks purchasing Hudsons printing plant.
Dr. W. G. Hunter, twice unsuccessful Republican U.S. Senate candidate, agrees to yield to a united party nominee. Leaders plan to select another candidate if he does not win by Thursday night. Col. St. John Boyle is named as the bolting Republicans candidate, with Judge W. H. Holt or Gov. W. B. Bradley claimed as legal nominees.
Ex President Cleveland John Carlisle and William Wilson among guests at Waldorf on April 24 as Reform Club plans a gold standard Democrat conference. 3,000 to 6,000 leading Democrats expected to attend and demonstrations for gold faction likely in coming days.
Grain prices mix with wheat and corn varying by grade in Kansas City reports. Wheat across soft and hard grades shows range bids while corn markets show limited grading and mixed values. Cattle and calves trade active with receipts around 1,538 head and prices to 9,000 toward steady shifts.
Leis Drug offers a range of beautiful enamel paints in all shades. Customers can choose from multiple finishes and color tones, ideal for home projects and small crafts.
Fragmentary text describes train times to various destinations including Denver St Louis and Chicago with car services and a morning 11 45 a m reference. It also touts a local newspaper printing department offering extensive services from calling cards to bank books, noting rivals’ lag.
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