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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1897
Page
5
A Steilacoom line robber boarded a southbound car near Tacoma and tried to rob the crew. Superintendent Dame shot him after a brief exchange. the robber fell dead near the car while Dame and passenger Jewett Smith were wounded, the latter in the leg and Dame in the arm.
San Francisco May 23 the Mexican lands near the Tia Juana springs granted to Jesse Grant and partners include a lottery and gambling privilege. Eastern buyers reputedly plan to run the gambling feature, while Grant focuses on mineral waters and colonization. A real estate man says buyers will build a $2,000,000 gambling palace with every game of chance and a lottery. closing expected this week.
Reports from Stockton and Topeka describe a suspected death by gas inhalation in Charles Cavill set as water display. a novel horse timing device using electricity. a Kansas business closure with absconding partner and creditor negotiations. and the death by hanging of 15 year old William M Ross in Compex County Stockton.
Reports from San Francisco New York and Greenwich recount sworn statements, street car accidents, a prominent clergyman's murder insinuations, a street accident fatally injuring Rev Jabez Snashail, James Gordon Bennett's yacht voyage, a confiscated Munich press issue, a hangings for murder in California, and a Carnegie gift rumor. The items feature named individuals and places including W T Bryant Pastor Gibson Blanche Lamont Benito Lopez Lin Carroll Bennett Namouna Munich Frie Presse George Washburne and Greenwich.
Prrrspurc Pennsylvania May 22. E. 8. Fleisher a real estate dealer was robbed shortly after midnight on the Lincoln avenue bridge in the east end and then thrown over the bridge into a ravine ninety feet below. Found half an hour later he was still living but died on the way to the police station.
A bomb in a box sent from La Plata Argentina reached President Borda of Uruguay and was destroyed by police after arousing suspicion. Greece declines to pay indemnity to Turkey amid mounting opposition to the royal family fueling Austrian naval evacuation plans.
Edhem Pasha asserts peace negotiations must include him as Turkish ministry changes are discussed. Colonel Manos attempts suicide. The report notes ongoing diplomacy and a dramatic personal act within the military sphere.
May 24 dispatches from Constantinople report powers coordinating mediation between Turkey and Greece with a collective note to the Porte and potential ministry changes to save appearances. Indemnity talks foresee 5 million lires total, 2 million cash to Turkey and 6 million to Russia. Greek troops face Turkish countermoves as negotiations continue.
An OCR pasted claim promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a remedy for painful swollen feet and corns with instant relief. It lists locations like LeRoy, New York and mentions a trial package offer and joining details in a garbled, low-clarity format.
Report describes a forthcoming local celebration in a northern region as mining activity accelerates. It notes thousands will arrive after snow melt, with travel via San a F route to Spring er and daily stage to several towns, under Geo. Bailey as local agent. Also includes a patent medicine claim for Rheumasium Cured in a Day and Mystic Cure sold by Barber Bros. Druggists.
The Yerkes observatory’s great telescope eye piece was adjusted after lifting the objective lenses into place last evening. Cloudy skies prevented an observation, but the telescope is now a reality despite weather. Theosophists Buy More Land at Point Loma San Diego May 23 1900s. Theosophists have closed a deal adding forty acres to holdings at Point Loma bringing total to over half a square mile. Their temple will cost at least 25000 with further improvements around 150000 planned.
About sixty members of both Houses of Congress left Washington for a day trip to Monticello the home of Thomas Jefferson. The Senate sergeant-at-arms Colonel Richard Bright led the group with Speaker Reed among the House representatives.
The text contrasts weight of black walnut to ebony and cites numerous Bible references to Hebrews using perfumes in worship and daily life. It then notes the Era of Diocletian beginning in A D 234 and its use by Christians before the broad Christian era concept.
Milwaukee edition notes excellent Union Pacific service for NEA attendees July 6 to 9, with Kansas City route praised as best. Describes day coaches, chair cars, Pullman sleepers, dining and library cars. One fare plus $2.50 round trip from points west of Missouri River.
Summer rates for European travel run April 1 through October 31. Tickets in Lawrence are advertised as low as anywhere. Prospective travelers should contact Santa Fe agents for one way and round trip fares and Cook's tours for vacation party plans.
Send 12 cents in stamps to John Sebastian, Gen’l Pass. Agent O., BR. J. & P. R’y, Chicago, for the slickest pack of playing cards you ever handled. On receipt of remittance for one or more packs they will be sent postpaid. Orders with 8 cent note will secure packs by express, charges
The one way rate from Lawrence to San Francisco is 22 590 dollars with sales June 29 to July 3 and a final July 9 limit. Stopovers allowed at Pueblo Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City. Return fare equals westbound. round trip 945 dollars. Returns on sale July 12 to 17 and July 19, 22, 26, 29 and August 2, 5, 9. Final limit August 15. Inquire at Santa Fe ticket offices. Geo. C. Balley, Agent.
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