23 Apr 1891
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1891
Page
1
Readable fragments list probate judge county clerk sheriff deputy clerks and county officers. Includes councilmen ward representatives, a librarian and measurer, room for fire department and elderly residents, with household utilities and alarm services noted. Contains stray names and incomplete titles from a historical directory.
An immense explosion near Pozze Fantale caused widespread destruction in Rome, damaging one kilometer radius. civilians injured, two officers gravely, many houses cracked, and Vatican windows shattered. King Humbert and the cabinet left for the scene as troops formed a barrier around the damaged powder magazine. Authorities report 250 tons of powder involved and uncertain cause.
A long inland assortment reports on political remarks by Lon V. Stephens regarding an interview with ex President Cleveland on the silver question, lawman incidents in Missouri and Texas, a memoir publication, Cumberland mountains tragedy, a note on Washingtons Farewell, a Chicago Fire, Gabriella Greelys wedding, a senate impeachment demurrer in Torres Kansas, a Galveston fire, immigrant tide in New York, and stock quotes in Atchison Tope.
The Los Angeles arrival features a grand welcome for the president, with Indian tributes, flower-decked cars, and a street parade to city hall. Gov Markham and Mayor Mazard address the crowd as Secretary Rusk and Postmaster General Wanamaker speak.
Paulus refuses 3000 dollar monthly Berlin offer. Contralto Miss Emily Winant is 36 and a large powerful woman. Sara Hernhardt turns forty seven next October. Lydia Thompson celebrated last February 14. Emil Fischer the bass has a famed physique and large measurements. Mme Albani in London marked her sixty fifth birthday March 14. John P. Lawrence, Baltimore pianist, is a slender 30 year old. Marie Halton replaces Ulmar at the Lyric as prima donna. Ulmar retires for at least a year or two. Mande Granger’s present spans cover 17,000,000 miles. Tour extends to the new Pacific coast and southern California route eastward.
The piece reports factional strife in Ireland with anti-Parnellite and Redmondite tensions. It cites a MuCarthyite organ lambasting Parnell for halting a funds drive, while Healy defends the federation and accuses Parnell of aligning with Tories to wreck the campaign. It also covers Cleveland denying a garbled report of Stephens on silver, calling it embellished and partly inaccurate.
Report from Detro it April 24 describes strong turnout by streetcar workers as the company starts most cars but with limited trips. Violence grows as night falls with vandalism, a scuffle leaving two men cut and bruised, and police clashes. Few cars run by afternoon. service suspended after nightfall. forecasters say the day shifted ground for the strikers.
Julius Fischer proclaims himself candidate to deliver ice while promising crystal quality for all customers. The note lists delivery by L. Bowamm and associates along Warren Street and Eoos's, with Monumental work offered by A Whitehead at 1064 Massachusetts Street.
Violence in coke regions sparks sheriff clash with a mob of about 300 Hungarians. A Hungarian girl is killed and deputies injured as the sheriff’s force fights to protect eviction efforts at Leith. Separately in Seattle, 3400 strikers parade and hear Socialist speakers denounce slavery and praise the red flag for labor unity amid eight hour movement talk. A Tennessee report cites a camp gun battle on Cumberland mountains with one laborer killed and six wounded. Local notices and ads flank the dispatches with dental prices and sold-out underwear promotions.
Market notes cover grain bids and cash trades with entities like Orry April Frora firm and W140 Taney. It lists commodities such as butter creamery products, lard, eggs and beef prices, with multiple bids and weak to steady tones across commodities, including No. 2 cash oats and No. 2 hard springs. Absent full coherence due to OCR, the piece records prices and market tone for April and May deliveries.
Dr Paul Paquin named state veterinarian by Roy Francis. Attorney General Miller aids in Chicago fire dispute causing $100000 damage at Wallwehr Co furniture factory. Missouri Fresian Holstein cattle group formed at Maraha. Gov Francis vetoes bill fixing holidays for policemen. Wisconsin lawmakers pass $000000 for world fair exhibit. Leo Scott a colored boy from Atahi Leon Kan shot while attempting to pull a gun from a boat. Shreveport wholesale firm Gibbs Longton & Co fail with $000000 liabilities and $900000 assets. Ex Chief Bushyhead and Samuel Smith nominated by Cherokee party. Secretary Tracy denies Reiter duty modification. Gov Perryman pardons Sam Logan for murder of Joseph McIntosh. John W Mackey suit verdict. director to serve sixteen months. James Leeper dies at 60 in Chillicothe Mo. longtime sheriff and merchant. Laborers at Gilbert Midget Co Burlington Ia drink from old well. five die from sewerage poison. Dick Liddel arrested for 1882 Wood Hite murder near Richmond Mo. Postmasters call white meeting opposing Marty Black appointment at Opelousas. Hog cholera ravages Chautauqua county. fears of spread statewide.
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