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Newspaper

Lawrence Gazette

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1897

Page

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Bank Signatures List Brooks and Hazen

Paul R. Brooks is listed as cashier and W. E. Hazen as assistant cashier in the bank’s official signatory roster.

Paul R. Brooks W.E. Hazen

Many Rations Protest Tariff Debate Probes

Washington reports in the Congressional Record reveal protests from foreign governments against Dingley tariff duties. Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, and others warn the measures will curb trade and reduce demand for American goods, citing hardship and higher costs for exports and certain imports.

Washington Congressional M. N. Johnson North Dakota State Department Congress United States Karen Fava Baron Fava Leghorn Secretary of Agriculture Italy Zootechnic and Epizootic Board Count Lichterweide Belgium J. B. Proda Switzerland Julian Pauncefote Olney Fishery Board of Scotland Marquis of Salisbury Ireland

Gazette records 121 new subscribers added last June and July

The Gazette reports that 121 new subscribers were added during the months of June and July. The note highlights growth in readership and subscriber engagement, reflecting a positive trend for the publication.

Proves Fatal To Two In Missouri Pacific Wreck

Missouri Pacific passenger train collided with standing freight cars at Yates Center at 1 am. Engineer Jasper Clover and fireman Cai Rowan died after being brought to the Missouri Pacific hospital in Kansas City. Baggageman Guy Myers Conductor Gus Anderson and Porter Bob Smith were badly bruised. Fire burned the wreckage including the engine and four freight cars.

Kansas City Missouri Pacific Yates Center Jasper Clover Fiveman Cai Rowan Missouri Pacific Hospital Guy Myers Gus Anderson Porter Bob Smith

Secretary Wilson Eyes Horse Supply for Europe

Wasumeton Aug 2 Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture will vacation in August touring Colorado Utah Wyoming the Dakotas and Montana to study resources for breeding horses for European armies He has asked US ministers and travelers abroad for exact army horse qualifications and will issue a farmers bulletin detailing how the United States can increase horse supplies for Europe.

Wasumeton Wilson Department of Agriculture Colorado Utah Wyoming Dakotas Montana United States Europe

Hottest Day In Kansas Sees 108 Degree Heat

Yester day brought one of the season's hottest days in Great Bend Kansas with the temperature reaching 108 and strong south winds. Crops suffer badly with corn sorghum broomcorn and rough feed notably harmed. Early planted corn may escape the worst, while hay will shorten after more scorcher days.

Kan Barton

Portuguese defeat Africans in Gazaland clash

A government dispatch from Lorenzo Marquez reports troops crushed a rebel force in Gazaland, with 300 natives killed in the engagement. The victory underscores governmental control amid ongoing conflict.

Lispex Lorenzo Marquez Gazaland

Dr King’s New Discovery Labeled Best Cough Cure

Aug J Bogel of Shreveport and J F Campbell of Safford testify that Dr King’s New Discovery cures coughs and colds and is effective for consumption. The product is not experimental, having been tested for a quarter century and praised by users. Free trials are offered at Barber Bros Drug Store.

J. Bogel Shreveport Dr. King J. F. Campbell Safford Ariz

Miners Muster for Camp Determination Rally at Turtle Creek

In PittspurG Pa on August 2 thousands of marching miners gather toward Camp Determination near Turtle Creek for a major meeting set for 11 o clock at MecCrea s school house amid food shortages and a riot arrest against President Dolan. Sheriff Lowry vows orderly protest but blocks access to company property. Organizers Miller and Little are present seeking a uniformity agreement while hunger and bread donations shape the scene.

Pittspurg Turtle Creek MecCrea’s Burgess Tears Turners’ Camp Camp Determination Camp Desperation Miller Pittsburg James Richards Lowry New York and Cleveland Coal Company B. DeArmitt Oak Hill New York Cleveland Sandy Creek Plum Creek Patrick Dolan Dolan Thomas P. DeArmitt Justices Office Warner Cameron Miller

Ex Confederates Bar Flag At Wilson Creek Reunion

Springfield observers report a dispute over the Wilson Creek reunion of the Blue and the Gray. The local ex Confederates refuse to participate after disagreements on using a Confederate tag and flag in the parade. The program committee planned for young ladies to carry a Confederate tag but the issue led to the flag being omitted and the ex Confederates withdrawing.

Springfield Wilson Creek Tracey

Knuckled Down A London Paper Signals Seal Concession

The St James Gazette comments on the seal ing conference with a sharp warning that U S pressure will push Britain to concede. It likens the current stance to past crises and argues American diplomacy exploits British willingness to yield, predicting further strategic errors by London officials.

Loxpox St. James Sherman United States American State Department Cleveland John Bull

Samoa Policy Split Defined by Samoan Question

Washington dispatch says President McKinley likely rejects Cleveland’s plan to abrogate the 1889 Samoa treaty, arguing Samoa’s strategic value between Australia and Nicaragua makes abandonment unaffordable and US stewardship preferable to ceding powers in the 1889 agreement.

Cutcaco Times-Herald Washington McWinley Cleveland Samoa Hawaii United States Australia Nicaragua Honolulu McKinley Great Britain Germany

Heat Winds Sour Corn Stands Across Northwestern Kansas

A Jamestown Downs Cedarville Lenora Stockton report from Northwestern Kansas describes hot southwest winds for six hours damaging corn that had been the state’s best stand. Other towns noted include Jamestown and Cedarville with wind driven heat stressing crops.

Atchison, Kas Jamestown Downs Cedarville Lenora Stockton Kansas

Frock Coats Return At Goodwood Races

Lonpos reports that at Goodwood summer gatherings the fashion comeback favors black frock coats and high hats among the Prince of Wales and his party, marking a reversal from lighter attire and low crowned hats previously seen.

Prince of Wale

Fusion state conventions eyed by Lincoln crowd

Lincoln Nebraska report notes an expected 2,700 delegates for fusion state conventions but Populists fret over an anti pass law passed last winter. The act imposes penalties from 21 000 to 823 000 for each pass used in violation.

Lincoln

Boston Paper Maker Declares Insolvent

Jerome E. Bacon of the Bacon Paper company pleads insolvency and assigns assets on April 29. Reported assets total one million dollars with liabilities of 442,909, including 300,000 secured by collateral. No settlement followed the assignment.

Boston Jerome E. Bacon The Bacon Paper Company

Millionaire Hobart Stricken By Acute Appendicitis

San Mateo resident Walter S. Hobart, a young millionaire race horse owner, is seriously ill and confined to bed with appendicitis, prompting concern in San Francisco as news reaches the city.

Hobart San Francisco Seriou Walter S. Hobart San Mateo

Heat Peak Reaches 100 At Signal Office Today

Omaha Nebraska records a 100 degree temperature at 2 PM the hottest of the year while Lincoln hits 104. A southerly wind at 14 miles per hour accompanied the heat as the day edged on.

Omaha Neb Lincoln

Kansas Salaries Shere Reported By State Auditor

Topeka is told that under Assistant Attorney General Snelling’s guidance Auditor Morris will pay legally fixed salaries at the full monthly amount only while funds last. Deficiency appropriations will be sought from a future legislature, while other workers receive one twelfth of their allotted appropriation.

Kansas Shere Topeka Kan Snelling Morris

Flood Death Toll Reported in Crimea City

A St. Petersburg dispatch via Novosti says that at least 150 people have perished in the recent floods at Kertch in the Crimea, according to estimates.

Crimea Loxpoy St. Petersburg Novosti Kertch

Alice Barrett Case Cleared In Boston Mystery Death

Developments in the Alice Barrett case suggest she drew money from a bank for speculative plays with sugar as her lure. Captain John Codman denies receiving the loan but his involvement remains peculiar. The missing $800 and a $35.50 check are unresolved, but investigators say Barrett, exhausted and ill, ended her life after defrauding others in her self imagined world.

Boston Mass Alice Barrett Nce Codmand& Codman Miss Barrett John Codman Sugar

Shot by a footpad in Recelpta Jopiix Mo

Aug. to grocer Ed Brewer a South Main Street merchant in Joplin was wounded while defending his takings from a day’s sales during a hold up attempt. Jim McAfee fired a 44 caliber revolver. Brewer was struck on the left side but shouted and fired. Police near by returned fire. McAfee fled and was jailed pending taint.

Jopiix Ed Brewer Brewer McAfee

Heatwave Presses St Joseph as Temperatures Soar

St Joseph Missouri residents faced an extreme heat day with the heat index soaring in the shad and sun. Many people were overcome by the high temperatures as authorities urged caution and hydration.

St. Joseph, Mo

Dantel muse Out on Bail in Norris Shooting Case

Daniel Rose, the man who shot Dr. J. W. Norris in PalmMyra Missouri, is released on bail set at two thousand dollars. He appeared in court as the case moves forward.

Dantel PalmMyra Daniel Rose J. W. Norris

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Bux B. Watkins C. A. Hill J.B. Watkins A. Herning W. E., Hales J. House P. R. Brooks Summerfield Savings Department Lawrence National Bank United States Depository J.D. Bowerlock R. W. Spa Walter L. Howe Hebenson J. D Bowersock R. W. Sparr H. S. Hall Hi. L. Moore F. A.bailey Fr. W. Barteldes J H.glathart A. Henley W. R. Williams Mass Street Lawrence Charles Leecher C. W. Smith Glathart Wn. T. Sinclair Mass. Street Lawrence, Kas A. L. Selig the Gazette Office Dodgers BEAL Greece the Gazette Whitman’s Lawrence, Kans General Insurance Agency DE Armitt Amines Ppaasing Cne London Northwest Kansas Guffers Hugh Blair Maas St.Lawrence, Kan Royal Royal Baking Powder CO Joplin Grocer Day S. Recelpta St. Joseph
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