14 Apr 1889
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1889
Page
1
A storm at Apia is described as more appalling than prior island combats, with swift, destructive force overwhelming defenses and leaving communities to assess loss. Officials report widespread damage, disrupted communications, and urgent relief needs as aftershocks of the weather crisis unfold.
A dramatic report describes the Apia cyclone disaster with ships wrecked including the US frigate Trenton and the German Adler and Nipsre. It notes heavy loss of life among sailors, unmarked graves, and the wreckage strewn along the Apia bay amid a crowded harbor scene.
Reports from Kus, Kansas detail a reign of terror in a Colorado village near Richfield led by Billy the Kid allies. Thirteen experienced outlaws seized town property, looted stores, destroyed belongings, and displaced residents while lawmen and citizens faced threats amid ongoing frontier unrest. In related dispatches, rail labor disputes near Chicago and mass emigration to Oklahoma clashed with regional violence and political tensions.
The Hampton Court Palace clock famed as England’s most intriguing timepiece features three copper disks marking moon phases, moon age, months days and zodiac signs. Weights drop 64 feet, winding takes half an hour weekly. the display includes Henry VIII’s badge and portcullis. An inscription credits Henry Vout circa 1549, Cratzer likely German designer. The tract also notes France’s shift from wine spirits to molasses and grain distillations, with annual output near 13.5 million gallons from molasses and about 15 million gallons from grain.
A Baysville Georgia horse with a full set of false teeth aims to prevent accidents. A Paris paper reports a widow remarriage trend in New England. A Washington trader boasted haymaking during sun and rain. A Philadelphia price scandal charged 25 cents for crackers. A New Jersey bird dog met a parrot that spoke, scaring the dog into retreat. The Bank of England is noted as the world’s largest bank with 1,000 clerks and vast buildings. a note recirculation quirk is described.
A damaged ad style notice touts Smediey’s bath drudge and King’s New Discovery for Consumption claiming relief for coughs chest ailments and bronchitis. It promises guaranteed results and trial battles at Barber Bros. drug store.
Telegraph market notes list prices and offerings across commodities, stocks, spices, provisions and imports. Names like Hewitt Union Pace Cory and Brorson Wonk appear amid daily quotations, shipping cargoes, and farm goods with scattered figures and items for trade.
The United States claim attorney George B Edgar advertises his decades of experience in St. Louis Chicago and other Missouri cities. He notes strong work in banking and professional duties and offers special attention to colonies in a menacing era.
A compact listing titled Business Directory Of Lawrence features local enterprises. It notes businesses like Mi Yone Walia Giver Bote Wa and Drape, indicating a directory of area services and storefronts for residents and visitors.
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