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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1897
Page
7
The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal use reaches blood and mucous surfaces, building up the constitution, and offers $100 for any case it fails to cure with testimonials available by mail from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
A preview of Harper's Magazine for 1897 outlines fiction by De Margine StockToN Howells and Twain and others. It notes American features on Mexico today with Lummis plus African and Eastern explorations by Geelow and Stephen Boneaunt, with illustrations and scientific papers.
Captain John D. Hart of the Laurada filibuster was sentenced by the U S district court to two years in prison and fined 300 dollars plus costs. He is about 40, long involved in fruit import, and leased steamers Lamads and Bermuda to Cubans for arms and troop transport during the Cuban-Spanish war, aiding large expeditions to Cuba.
Senator Allison of Iowa urged President McKinley to reverse Secretary Francis order cutting pension offices from eighteen to nine and merging Des Moines and Topeka agencies in St Louis. Kansas delegation protests Topeka move while other localities await final word. revival expected.
Ex United States Senator John Delph had his left leg amputated above the knee in a Springfield Missouri hospital and remains in critical condition. Doctors fear the shock of surgery could prove fatal.
Captain Hart of the Laurada was sentenced in the United States district court to two years imprisonment and a $900 fine plus costs. He had operated steamers Laurada and Bermuda, leasing them for ammunition shipments and related ventures. The case notes decades of steamer business and involvement in maritime trade.
In Lawrence, residents may not know the newspaper has added a substantial printing division with new machinery to handle expanded production and reader demand.
Allison C. Mason, president of Globe Investment, was sentenced to 5 to 8 years in state prison for embezzling nearly 600000 from the company while Morse, a former treasurer, is serving a sentence.
In Torrxa Kansas on March 10 the Populists of the House shut off further debate and rushed the bill to final passage by a 63 to 39 vote. The measure imposes strict provisions on express companies, marking a sharp partisan action.
Best railroad estimates put the inauguration visitor total at about 175000, roughly half of four years ago. In Cincinnati Ohio on March 9 Hermann Brockman is named receiver for the Consolidated Building and Savings company, whose liabilities reach 230000 against assets of 175000, with most shareholders being street railway employees.
Secretary Sherman signed extradition papers authorizing delivery to Australian officers of Frank Butler, wanted in Australia on a murder charge. The action occurred in Wasmixctos on March 9.
March 10 report says the McKinley team will proceed slowly in replacing department personnel. Few changes expected unless incumbents retire. some ministers to Spain will be chosen with caution. J L Hingham named for assistant secretary of agriculture. Brigham named to lead the national grange. several candidates discussed for interior, pensions, and land office posts.
Reports from Washington and elsewhere summarize a pause in Senate organization during the current special session with Republicans to control committees and Democrats the general offices. The House leadership race among Lowse Democrats features McMillin Richardson and Hailey with Bland contemplated. Tariff talk centers on Dingley's claim the bill will be ready soon after Congress reconvenes. News from Texas covers the Live Stock association meeting in San Antonio and a resolution against terminal charges. Amelia Kaiser of Illinois celebrates her 108th birthday in Jefferson Township.
Two hundred railway postal clerks from the north south and east departed Chicago by a special Burlington train bound for San Francisco to attend their annual convention.
Waco Texas March 10 The Cotton Growers association held a brief session and adjourned sine die An address urged planters to keep down the cotton acreage to support prices and market stability.
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