17 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
1
Our stock of Dolls and Toys is unequaled by any house in Kansas, and every child's heart can be gladdened. See us.
A brief item notes that cribs for corn are needed for the winter and spring seasons. It emphasizes collection or supply timing without extra details.
In San Francisco the Fitzsimmons Sharkey trial hears George Allen claim no fouls in the eighth round while Sharkey was knocked out. Witnesses note Sharkey’s postfight condition and no groin marks, as police court fines Referee Wyatt Earp for carrying a pistol. Additional items mention Mrs McKinley’s Chicago visit and a missing Leavenworth businessman.
The sultan of Turkey protests the presidents message to Congress on Armenian massacres, accusing him of presenting only one side of the case and threatening a rupture in US Turkish relations. Mustapha Bey cites alleged Turkish grievances and criticizes American missionaries and officials.
Unofficial Venezuelan reports of strong agitation against the United States Britain boundary settlement alarm officials. Cargoes from Caracas to New York hint Crespo will call an extra session to ratify the pact, while Andrade Storrow’s return is uncertain amid rising tensions.
Creeks plan to petition Congress for 4000000? The text notes treasury trust funds to be disbursed per capita and mentions opposition to white settlement due to the repealed permit law. The article also cites a Missouri heir claim in England and an unresolved St Louis train robbery with no suspects identified.
Captain General Weyler Aguila arrived in Havana on horseback with Lt. Col. Escribane and staff to a thronged city. Crowds cheered as he spoke of army success and civil and military devotions followed at the palace.
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