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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1897
Page
4
Terms outline price, advance payment discounts, and address for THE GAZETTE. The text also reports wage cuts at Pueblo steel works, political commentary on the G o o d - B Y E mugwumps, trust influence in McKinley era, and local election recounts in Ottawa Douglas and Frank counties with Riggs named judge candidate.
United States Senator elect Harris spoke on Cuba and a proposed war with Spain urging a tougher approach. He criticized current administration delay and urged immediate support for American rights and prisoners, predicting a more decisive policy under McKinley.
Representative Sulzer of New York introduces a war declaration bill against Spain and its colonies with presidential authority to mobilize the United States armed forces and issue commissions of reprisal against Spanish vessels and property. Reports note ensuing personal bereavement and travel limits for Fitzsimmons' family. General Lee's stance on U S political support in the Cuban case remains unsettled as tensions rise. Ohio River flood watch reports rising water levels and potential flooding risk near Crsommati.
Osaxosa reports Colonel John Hicks may become minister to Peru and Richard Guenther to Mexico. St Joseph Democrats discuss fusing with Civic Federation for a nonpartisan ticket. Gurseie Oklahoma records a two year term for horse theft. A Mississippi indictment concerns Matilda Scarborough over a baby drowning. Jameson raid indemnity sought by the Transvaal from England. Florida receives Everglades transfer from government. Over 500 priceless documents mentioned.
The upper house held a Sunday session to pass sundry civil and appropriation bills. A sugar bounty amendment was approved, and a Kazan of forest reserve policy sparked debate over presidential orders. Adjournment came after questions about quorum and bill reconsideration.
The Louisiana Republican state committee plans a bill to reduce the state's congressional representation by half. Leaders cite that half the voters are disfranchised by last summer’s election law.
Cincinnati reports the Ohio river at 56 feet 6 inches at midnight and falling about two inches per hour. Navigation expected to resume tonight if no additional rain occurs, signaling the flood may be over.
Four masked men raided farmer Daniel Harris near Avenue City Missouri on February 25 between 8 and 10 pm, binding him and stealing about $100 in gold. They tortured him with heated iron to his feet after consuming supper, threatening to burn him if more money was not produced, before neighbors arrived and the suspects fled.
Across the globe Feb 95 reports mass discontent in England over the Crete policy with Liberal presses and Jerome K Jerome's paper attacking government figures. In Washington the president pardons Robert E Baker and Henry Mullaney for embezzlement and fraudulent registration respectively. Women may attend the fight per Dan Stuart's statement.
A collage of notices and ads including cures for colds and rheumatism, a brief parliament note from Lincoln County Nebraska, an obituary of A Torsey in Chelsea, and a sales pitch for Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills. Also promotional material for Santa Fe Route excursions to San Francisco and a map sales pitch by W L Ball & Mep Engravers in Kansas City.
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