28 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1896
Page
1
A heavy guard accompanies William Taylor as he is moved toward execution in Carrollton Missouri. Officials vow no rescue and secrecy around the exact hour. Reports from Kansas City and Carrollton detail the prisoner’s careful escort, with lawmen prepared to prevent any escape attempt amid rumors of a plot.
The Chileno Melloiint ministers meet April 3 to urge Cardinal Rome support for Protestant liberty of conscience in South America. Two letters were sent to Archbishop Ireland and Cardinal Sutelli. Cardinal Gibbons was appealed to. A Latin copy of Cardinal Rampola's letter is cited on South American marriage and worship rules, noting statutes limit influence over these issues.
A collision between the US steamer Columbia and the steamer Wyanoke in Norfolk harbor caused a two foot hole in the Columbia’s side and significant denting. The Wyanoke passengers and crew were saved though two firemen were badly scalded. The Columbia will be repaired at Norfolk Navy Yard after being secured near the pier by bright electric lights that blinded the other vessel.
April 23 Havana reports an explosion believed to be dynamite struck the governor general's palace basement area. Walls torn, debris scattered, and great excitement follows as insurgent forces or their allies are blamed for the blast.
The Mangin engineer Saye of Big Tress Marranca Apelys Ple trial was resigned yesterday by members of the national reform committees of Jamesburg. Johnescatlinend, the American minis engineer, pleaded dig Of tik teassin following Wee wsitopie of the otter lawyers of the flirts committees, Me Sarasnenl will be prevented from being present at the time the other leaders made hele plist. ARBITRATION UNDER WAY Mr Malti De OVhat Negotiations Art Pratardiag tri latactarle. Loxuos April 24 The first lord of the treasury Mr A J Balfour replacing to Sir William Vernon Harcourt the liberal leader said in the house of commons today that arrangements for a condition of arbitration with respect to Venquels and other matters between Great Britain and the United States was in view during the regent negotiations. The last communication from the United States arrived on Friday and was shen under consideration. The government would deal with both the general question of arbitration and also with the special question connected with Venezuela, and it was confidently hoped that by patience and tact on both sides a peaceful and satisfactory solution of the matters would be attained.
In Decatur area a trio of teen burglars led by noted youths Ajrila8 Rayan and Hinton faced charges for December theft of Groves general merchandise store. Elder Hinton confessed, while details of motive and full chain of events remain unsettled amid ongoing investigations.
The report states five leaders of the Jubanocaburg reform committee, including J. H. Hamswead and Francis Rhodes, were condemned to death. An American, John Hayes Hammond, is among the condemned. communications from the Cape governor and U.S. officials follow. The note also mentions possible clemency and subsequent cabinet considerations in Britain.
Chicago census shows a population between 1.5 and 1.5 million, below 1894's 1,567,657, amid World’s Fair mood dampening gains. fires in Cripple Creek threaten firms and theft losses. mills burned, tramp-sparked blaze in Montana. a colored preacher jailed for theft. Kansas editors convene. Florida island land grant noted. naval armor testimony released. sugar tax bill advances in Texas.
Market reports from Kansas City dated April 23 and 28 show live stock receipts 54,900 with strong but uneven demand. Cattle prices range from 1.75 to 3.95 for native and Texas cows, with feeders 2.85 to 8.75 and veering bids for steers. Muttons and hogs noted with steady to weak tones, and grain prices listed for futures and cash markets across several grades.
Haas-Recalpte quotes 2000 dollars with market heavy or steady for others. Lights 345 Sn0 mixed. 3.95 to 8.65, heavy 3.20. Cartie-Receipts 3000, market steady. Beeves 4.15 to 4.20, cows and heifers 1.60 to 1.65, stockers and feeders 2.20 to 2.80, item 19000, market steady.
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