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Newspaper

Lawrence Gazette

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1897

Page

6

Attorney General Boyle Defies Court in Kansas Mutual Life Case

Kansas City area report notes Attorney General J C Boyle filed state supreme court action to bar Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York from doing business in Kansas, challenging federal injunction. Case centers on conflict over state versus federal authority and a possible contempt citation.

Boyle New York Mutual Life Torera Kan Aug Williams United States Circuit Court State Supreme Court Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York Kansas John FE. Lord Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York State of Kansas Lord Supreme Court Colorado Springs United States Supreme Court Charles L Martin Menomonee Mich Missouri Pacific Railway St. Louis H. J Preston Kansas City Sunday Bee Lee Sunday Sun United States Isioner Evans Owill L. Distin Quincy Til Alaski Missouri Warrer Shupy Peter G. van Mutre Milan Jefferson Swanger Clinton Harry HH. Mitchell Erense

Coffeen tense as strikers feared in town

Feverish scenes in Coffeen New London fear a Bradley army attack as guards strengthen main road. Miners stay above ground while a deputy chase ends in gunfire. Supplies arrive as 160 more men join camp. total in camp reaches about 500 with 100 more en route.

Coffeen Murdigg Striikers Corrrex Bradley Staunton Mount Live Traylor Freeu

Incendiary Attacks Barely Fail in Moran Kansas Town

Font Scott Kan Aug 10. Moran Allen county with 3000 people faced a near total blaze as incendiaries destroyed eight business buildings. Loss estimated at 000 with George W Stevenson department store 14000 insured for 8000. Other losses included Willoughby furniture Virginia hotel Young millinery Strickler restaurant Young office Meadow’s. City council had five night watchmen on duty. motive appears revenge amid town rivalries.

Moran Font Scott Kan Allen County George W. Stevenson F. Willoughby Virginia Mrs. Young Ross

Rich Gold Strike At Coffee Creek Drifts In California

Excitement spreads at Trinity Center California as Graves brothers and Henry Carter report a rich gold strike in Coffee Creek drift claim. In four days they recovered three buckets valued at 65 dollars with the largest piece worth 12000 dollars. They project total yield from 150000 to 200000 dollars as coarse gold lies between porphyry walls.

Ucketsa Wravenvewe Cal Trinity Canter Graves Brothers Henry Carter Coffee Creek

Farming Not Popular A Growing Disinclination Reported

Comparative figures from the department of labor show workers at gainful occupations rising faster than population, especially among women, while agriculture, fisheries and mining lag. The analysis notes a broader shift toward higher skilled and business occupations, signaling a rise in social status for many workers.

Wasninetox Department of Labor Faliow

Kneeland Bigamy Case Reveals Six Wives

Albert Kneeland, jailed on bigamy charges in Missouri, faces scrutiny as prosecutors reveal six wives. Among them are Ormu Kneeland, his first wife, and Sadie Davis. other marriages include Elizabeth Cooper of Columbus, Mat tie Moon of St Joseph, and a Toronto woman.

Albert Kneeland St. Joseph Bas Josefh Albert Kneelands Kneeland Uelus Ormu Kneeland St Lentis Nkneeland Las Vegas Neeland Bewards Tatler, Sro Independence Sadie Davis Elizabeth Cooper Columbus Ohio Nlattie Moon Toronto

Klondike Steamer Mexico Sink Near Dixon Entrance

The steamer Mexico struck Devil's Rock in heavy fog while entering Dixon from Sitka on August 5 and sank in 500 feet of water after two hours. All passengers and crew were saved in small boats and reached Metlakatla. the Topeka carried them after rowing through the night. The captain and officers acted with coolness.

Mexico Victoria Dixon Entrance Sitka Devil's Rock Mettlakala Topeka

Prison Breaketers Slain and Wounded in Charlestown Clash

In Charlestown Massachusetts two desperadoes Marbert and Everett Willis were shot during a prison escape attempt. Marbert died from injuries and Everett was seriously wounded while Federal guards returned fire wounding two guards. Everett had smuggled a revolver to his brother during the attempt.

Massachusetts Bosvox Charlestown Marbert Willis Taunton Fred W. Strange Everett Willis Brothers Everett Willis Herbert

Missouri Crops Report Details Drought Break and Improving Corn

A Missouri weather summary reports drought relief from recent showers. Corn condition has notably improved across most counties, with rainfall varied by region and some areas still drought affected. Early corn stages show roasting ear development, with frost risk tapering by mid to late September. Stock water levels rise in SW counties. appalling crop losses noted in scattered locales.

Co.emia. Mo Aig Sendhawestern Drouth Mearly Uetern Jery Hess Hera Mae Howe Rene Considerabie Tate Tieinsiotyang Liew Jorge

Elliott Denounced by State Department Over Sealing Report

The State Department rejects Professor Elliott as a former government agent on sealing issues. It notes his 1880 report on the seal islands was flawed and biased, leading Secretary Blaine to reject printing or Congress consideration. Elliott has since attacked U S authorities and allied with British arguments at tribunal.

West Inceron Dolar Wenoy Dhristatt Miliett Smithsonian Institution Seal Islands Treasury Department United States Blaine Congress Elliott Laura E. Mims Smithville Subiy Urey Ami Swift Specific Atlanta

Death of Amazon explorer Fiscarrald shocks world

Telegraphic advices report the drowning death of famed Amazon explorer Fiscarrald. In Peru a decree to pay customs in gold is expected within days. A series of local incidents and political dealings are noted, including a court case and regional unrest, with uncertain details due to fragmentary text.

Fiscarrald Oa Culis AL RL Gore Wichitu Rui Balver Woll Om Treadwood S. 7 Black Hills Hadley Texas Stature Mills Flo Smock M. L. Chengront Sheltina Newar Nevada James Thomas Holiness Church Crzek Wint Smit Rbl

Markets Report from Zanusas City Grain and Live Stock

Wheat rose 2 1/4 cents from yesterday with brisk demand and receipts near last Tuesday. Prices list Soft Wheat No 2 79c No 3 77c No 4 72 4c. Spring Wheat No 2 72c No 3 70c. Corn No 2 93c No 3 22 1/4c No 4 0. White Corn No 2 234c No 3 2 34c. Oats No 2 1d0c No 3 16 3/4c No 4 1 1/2c. Rye No 2 48 9/34c No 3 36c No 4 35c. Bran 7c higher in 100-lb sacks. Hay values listed for prairie and timothy. Cattle receipts 7,689 with 1,787 cattle and 33 calves shipped. Market steady to strong with stockers and feeders up ~10c. beef steers 3753 485, native heifers 11034.10, cows 1.20 93.50, feeders 3 633- 415, stockers 63.50 24 . Receipts 12,077. shipments none. Opened 5 1/2c higher, closed weaker.

Zanusas City Hay—Choice New Prairie

GazETTE Ad Seeks Quick Printing of Briefs at West End Drug Store

Local notice urges readers to stop at West End Drug Store for Painta and Gils at low prices and to send a dollar on subscription. Lawrence Lawasre told to visit the GazETTE job office to arrange brief printing, noting available typeset and fast, accurate work.

West End Lawrence Lawasre Gazette

Rail Travel Adopts Speed and Comfort Emphasis

The Rock Island and Union Pacific promote fast, safe travel with luxurious cars, dining and sleeping accommodations. Tickets and routes to Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other eastern cities are offered with varied sale dates and return policies.

Union Pacific San Francisco Portland Kansas Points Denver St. Louis Eastern Point Chicago Rock Island Kanana City Chicaen J.P. Ross Ciry Offee J VY. Suanklin UB. Deaper Buffalo N. Y Thia U. P U P

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