Local news highlights from Eureka club and community events
The Eureka club met at Mrs. Riddle's home, Unity club to repeat Cricket on the Hearth next week, and Rev. Hector W. Cowan serves as physical tantepehoy in Lawrence. Knights Templar enjoyed a New Year’s Eve watch party with a fine program and supper. Y M C A directors plan next Thursday to appoint committees. A Mexican suspect, Osea Tresso, was captured in Leavenworth for assaulting Miss Fanny Nesbitt in Bonner Springs. Mrs. Dr. Arthur Anderson is reported better. An actress wore a crazy quilt dress in Voices’ comedy, Lawrence girls show new reception gown ideas. Fred Tobler pleads guilty to petty larceny and pays $20 plus costs. Marriage licenses issued to several couples in multiple counties. A courtroom report notes a murderous row described by an intelligent machine. Carris Carter’s grave in Kansas City was found open and body missing. A Kansas City medical student robbery case lacks a clue. Mr. Lewis P. Evans and Miss Ida Shields marry in Lawrence with Rev. Hatfield presiding. The Evane couple plan to move to Oklahoma Territory. Death of Rose Horner.
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Lawrence society notes and obituaries from New Year season
Lawrence residents hosted multiple New Year events with friends and church groups at homes and halls. Rose Horner dies after a long illness. The community mourns, with funeral at Friends church.
Extra Session Talk Fears Bond Issue Seen in Washington
Washington gossip among returning Congress members centers on a possible extra session to push financial legislation. The Carlisle currency substitute looks doomed in the House and Senate, Treasury conditions are fragile, and a new bond issue may be required unless rapid relief is secured. President Cleveland’s stance is unclear, but many expect a call for action to avert broader fiscal crisis.
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Money for Everyone Promises Easy Income from Dish Washer
A reader praises the Oimar Dish Washer as a simple money maker claiming earnings of 478.38 over three months after expenses. The message urges immediate work, noting no canvassing needed as households will seek the product once informed. The ad ends with contact details for the Climax Mfg Co of Columbus Ohio.
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What will Foster do in China talks doubt cast
Speculation runs through diplomatic circles on ex secretary John W. Foster and his potential role in the China negotiations. It is unlikely he will be named a plenipotentiary, and he may only attend in a subordinate secretary capacity if permitted, with doubts over a foreigner serving as a conference plenipotentiary.
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Robbery in Santa Rosa Leaves Treasurer Dead
A vault crime in Santa Rosa, California, left County Treasurer Stefen unconscious and later dead after a masked intruder struck him and demanded money. The suspect, tall with a dagger, fled. the wife knew the vault combination and helped reveal the scene when police arrived. Officers hunt a Santa Rosa suspect familiar with county offices.
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Retirement for Age Involves Many High Rank Officers
WasHindoy December 31 The retirement of officers for age this year will include many high rank officers and those with war records. Generals Schofield McCook Casey and Abbott, Colonels Mendell and Elliot of the engineer corps, Colonels Bingham and Hodges of the Mastermaster's department, General Smi?
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Collision at a crossing injures seventeen passengers
At Waxahachie Texas last night the Missouri Kansas and Texas express and the Houston and Central westbound train collided one mile north of the city. Seventeen passengers were injured, two perhaps fatally, as the Katy engine struck the rear coach and wrecked seats and fixtures. Also from Rome: the pope received US cruiser Detroit officers in the Vatican throne room, thanking for papal participation in Chicago fair relays.
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Peruna prescribed for grippe and bronchial troubles
Dr. Morse of Westfield New Jersey endorses Pe ru na as a remedy for la grippe and its sequelae and for all bronchial troubles. Local and constitutional action, safe for mucous membranes. Doses outlined for acute and chronic catarrh with guidance to write for a free book and to request a free copy of the latest catarrh book.
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Jurors Drawn For February Term District Court
A list of petit jurors drawn Tuesday for the February term includes Frank Lowman and F. P. Burr of Lawrence, Geo. Kennedy Kanwake, Wm. Watte, L. J. Eberhart Palmyra, W. J. Busch Lawrence, L. Vitt Eudora, John Martin Palmyra, C. W. McFarland Lawrence, Wm. Gabriel Eudora, James Tyner Willow Springs, Joseph Rabakopf Lawrence, G. M. Falley Lawrence, E. A. Smith Wakaruna, H. J. Snyder Lawrence, J. H. Welmer Marion, Geo. Kircuoff Lawrence, R. B. Boys Lawrence, E. F. Goodrich Lawrence, D. B. Clarke Palmyra.
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Trade setbacks mark weak holiday season in 1894
New York December reports from R G Dun Weekly Review note 1894 trade failures already tally 14 292 with liabilities around 1063 million dollars, excluding banks and transport firms. Holiday trade underperformed with purchases down from normal levels though needful goods rise. Clearing house volume up 7.7 percent from last year but 71 percent below the year before. November daily averages up 7.1 percent yet 25.2 percent below prior year.
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Rations policy in Indian affairs faces criticism
Washington December 27. Annual agent reports condemn government rations as hindering Indian development. La Pointe Wisconsin Lt Mercier calls it a potent retarding factor. Shoshone agent Captain Ray argues aid prevents self sufficiency and property accumulation. Chiefs’ domination and taxing of farming rights also noted, with removal recommended. Shoshones labeled as Communists in the record.
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