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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1897
Page
4
Lawrence Gazette announces subscription terms for 1882 with a cash advance discount. Annual price set at 1.50 dollars, reduced to one dollar if paid in advance. arrears must be settled. Communications address and payments to Frank L. Wester, manager, No 7 East Henry Street, Lawrence Gazette offices.
A garbled collage of opinions and sensational lines touching on politics, economy, and public figures. It references AN Hanna, McKinley prosperity, Carnegie philanthropy, a Topeka project, a new Abilene newspaper, riot at Homestead, cheap labor, and legal woes of debtors. It reads like a jumble of editorial snatches and satirical quips from a periodical.
John Wanamaker faces Republican criticism over a sensational speech denouncing party methods. Critics say he is sour from being left out, though his statements are presented as truth regardless of motive.
An American claims severe mistreatment in Russia and seeks compensation. If Russia refuses, a high level threat suggests exposing a ceremonial uniform from the Czar’s coronation to pressure a settlement.
Under orders from Senator McKinley the Morgan resolution recognizing Cuban insurgents belligerency passed the Senate on Thursday but is held up in the House awaiting his directive to instruct Cortez to walk Spanish.
The exchange pits Tom Senate against McKinley and Hanna in the House. Patriotism and humanity allegedly ruled over partisanship in Cuba matters, while Senator Teiler charges the administration with cowardice for not acting against Spain.
Fragments show Indiana resident W D Bynum and Kansas Democrats amid tone and confusion about gold standard. References to McKinley Leedy and “truly people” hint at party divides and rhetoric without clear dates or events.
The tin-plate makers unite to resist wage raises while Canton iron workers face a 10 percent cut. A Spanish minister asserts stronger ties with McKinley and Sherman than with Cleveland. Temperance remarks in Topeka draw Republican backlash as Gov. Leedy defends blunt truths. Big smelter owners back McKinley, now denounce Dingley taxes and expect others to pay.
John J. Ingills rails against a tariff bill he calls the brazen hold up of the century. He argues the sugar schedule would destroy competition and crush the beet sugar industry, accusing a ruthless monopoly of robbing citizens and forcing Congress into complicity.
Saginaw Michigan May 24 Homer Loring of Newton Massachusetts has been appointed receiver of the Union and Consolidated street railways of this place. He is 21 years old and son of S D Loring a Boston broker who represents the bond holders. The bond as receiver is fixed at 75000 dollars.
London reports the Victoria or Imperial diamond, valued at £300,000, stolen from Hyderabad government treasury. A Calcutta cablegram says no trace exists of any thief or thieves. The world’s largest diamond remains missing with no clues.
The first Yazoo & Mississippi Valley railway train since the overflow arrived at Greenville Mississippi. Regular service between Greenville and Carey will resume tomorrow as the river recedes.
In Frankfort Kentucky May 24 the court of appeals ruled the lower court erred and that Sallie Omberg is entitled to $5000 the amount of her husband’s accident policy after his death from a mosquito bite the bite deemed an accident under the law.
Havana May 24 an installment of the $50,000 Congress appropriation for relief of suffering Americans in Cubs reached Consul General Lee by treasury cable and is on deposit with Childs and Company for use.
Wealthy Indian bride Gurugi of Oklo wed George House, once clerk at a large Sac and Fox agency store run by Mrs. Fannie Whisler, the tribe’s wealthiest member. The ceremony occurred Thursday, uniting Gurugi with the Kansas City native.
The Senate will take up the tariff bill tomorrow ten weeks into the session after an adjournment for Senator Earle's death. Senator Aldrich will move its consideration. Senator West will introduce a bid to strike out internal revenue features. Democratic leaders weigh whether to allow broad speeches as debate opens, while West and Missouri Senator may speak on the motion. Silver Republicans and Populists may offer political remarks during the pendency, with a caucus called this afternoon and strong opposition anticipated to some schedules.
Washington May 24 The Morean resolution recognizing Cuban insurgents as belligerents passed the Senate Thursday but will not be acted on by the House this week. Republican leaders will block it until the President's plans are formulated.
In Wichita Kansas May 1 Deputy Sheriff J W Cunningham of Taylor County Texas faced the murder case of circus man Joseph L B McMahon. County Attorney Amidon moved for a continuance due to inability to serve key witnesses. The judge offered trial if facts could be admitted without absent witnesses, but the request was denied and the case was continued to the next term with September 8 set for trial. Bond reduced from 10000 to 5000.
In Topeka Webb McNall state superintendent of Insurance ordered Metropolitan Life Insurance Company suspended from doing business in Kansas after another death loss denial. Cumberland Presbyterians Convene 67th General Assembly at Curiano with about 250 delegates from 25 states and territories led by southern representatives in Chicago for a ten day session.
Governor Leedy appoints Dan McTaggart of Montgomery County free silver Republican to direct the state reformatory replacing the late B F Wallack. The appointment announced at Topeka on May 21.
Purporting to strengthen the body and purge impurities Hood's Sarsaparilla ad claims to build up the blood and ward off disease. Also promotes Hood's Pills as a gentle family laxative for 25 cents.
Light calicoes offered at 3 1 2 cents per yard with a special bargain on all wool black brocade dress goods. 46 inches wide. A full outfit of linings included, six yard pattern. Goods alone valued higher than the sale price of 475 dollars.
Ladies hose four pair for 25c. Materials appear offered in a small retail listing with prices per yard and per bundle. The note reflects bargain basement items common to a mid century department store circular.
Locanstonr Ind May 22 A bank failure story unfolds as Bank Examiner Caldwell swears out a warrant charging John F Johnson president of the State National bank with embezzlement misappropriation and deception. He is accused of forging the names of prominent businessmen on thirty notes totaling 201000 dollars.
Retail advertisement from C J Eriksen offering carpets and latting at discount. Promises savings on the full line and tailored choices. Located at 4446 Mass St, inviting customers to buy now.
Woodward and Co. are named as sole agents for Pocket Kodak Cameras and related supplies, indicating exclusive distribution rights. The imprint signals a formal dealership arrangement for the brand within the region, reflecting preferred supplier status and catalog availability.
In Moberly on May 22, a blaze engulfed F. B. Crow & Co. grain elevator and an adjacent three story brick mill, with the old city hall burning and the new hall spire damaged. Several small buildings and roofs caught fire, but the flames were stopped by 10 pm, with total losses estimated at $60,000.
Geo. W. Markey reports a pocket book lost on Friday between Dr. Simmons' office and Gideon post office. A liberal reward will be paid to the finder if the book is left at the Gazette office.
In Jurriason City Missouri on May 22 Assistant Attorney General Samuel B. Jeffries began quo warranto proceedings to remove Thomas E. Vallins from the office of chief of police of Kansas City. The court will likely take up the case on Tuesday next.
A Constantinople dispatch to the Daily Mail says ambassadors will submit a peace note to the porte. It rejects abolishing capitulations for Greek subjects and the annexation of Thessaly, but accepts fortified frontier defenses and an indemnity not exceeding 23 million dollars.
A Tuesday return fare from Nashville Tennessee is on sale for twenty days to return. The offer applies to travel via Union Pacific with the return option available for the buyer.
T. F. Anthony, former postmaster of Promise City Iowa, praises Mystic Cure for rheumatism saying two doses did more good than any medicine he ever took in a solo advertorial. Barber Bros druggists of Lawrence distribute the product.
F W Howell announces a spring trade display of the finest and most complete line of farm implements from factories. The stock includes corn planters drills listers plows harrows and more plus buggies surreys road wagons and farm wagons. Prices will be low to hold the growing trade and sewing machines by White will be carried as well including supplies and needles.
Crete May 22 The Cretan insurgents have been told by Athens to accept an autonomous government if Turkish troops withdraw. Insurgents favor the settlement of grievances while Mussulmans telegraph to the Sultan protesting being ruled by a hostile majority after Sitia carnage and village destruction.
New York May 22 Signor Giovanni Perugini or John Chatterton the tenor was among Paris passengers bound for sea voyage A suit for divorce will be filed by his wife Lillian Russell the prima donna The grounds are not yet disclosed and the case may be brought in another state rather than New York.
The Dangler Gasoline Store on Mass St. promotes a wide range of gasoline stoves from a few dollars up and invites customers to view the line. The ad emphasizes variety and the store’s claim of being the best on the market.
An exchange argues that a bill before Congress would allow freedom of contract between railways, end rate wars, and stabilize schedules without raising rates. The National Board of Trade urged passage in January 1897, noting pooling should be allowed under ICC supervision to curb unjust discriminations and improve nationwide transportation commerce.
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