03 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1899
Page
1
Official Messenger carries government communique on the Hague peace conference. It notes czar's appeal for peace, full satisfaction with results, and steps toward reducing armaments while aiming to curb cruelties of war. States agree to use resources for peace and abolish war, with mediation now offered by a third power.
Absolute quiet ruled Cleveland after a night of calm motorists reported the streets free of trouble on Union street. The big Consolidated Company’s streetcar service resumed with few delays as military forces began rapid withdrawal and observers predicted a return home for field officers by week’s end. Passenger traffic rose modestly, signaling stability in the city’s transit during a tense period.
Aug 4 report from Pomeroy details a farm incident where a bull charged Hayne and his wife killing Mr. Dirk and injuring Mrs. Dirk with two broken ribs. Mrs. Dirk fled through a fence to summon neighbor Henry Metzgar, who drove off the animal with a shotgun after the body lay for about half an hour. Breach of promise suit in Morning Sun, a murder case in Meadville, and other early Aug. items follow.
Atobiaon Kan Aug 3 L Cortel you of Muscatah president of the Kansas Grain Dealers association estimates the Kansas corn crop will exceed 300 000 000 bushels, the wheat yield about 28 000 000 bushels and notes this would surpass 1899, the state’s record year.
The report covers two Joplin boys named Provyte arrested on a murder charge linked to the drowning of a youth at Givelesthis Park after rumors of an assault. It also notes Gov Barnes approving a Missouri cattleman warrant case in Oklahoma, a Bryan Democrats meeting in Kentucky, three convicts escaping at Leavenworth, and protests by Greenwood County cattle owners over rail freight rates. It mentions Willard Sharum in Guthrie injuring his wife in a jealousy-fueled incident.
Thousands line streets to cheer the Keystone soldiers on their arrival aboard the Senator at the Presidio. Nebraskas and Utah units follow in parade past Lower Market Street as General Shafter reviews the troops. The Pennsylvanian regiment musters in for several weeks of camp before mustering out. Indian trouble on the Yaqui river worries Americans and Mexicans as prospectors flood Sierra Madre, with clashes and killings reported amid the unrest.
The Eighth district Missouri Democratic convention opened with Samuels of Lebanon as temporary chair and C Hickok as secretary. Shackleford leads but faces possible opposition as factions may unite. Last ballot shows Shackleford 9, Hock 17, McCulloch 13, Hazell 15, Haynie 6, Haney 0, Farris 6.
Havana reports Cuban generals publish letters accusing officers of selling gratuity certificates to soldiers, charging money for documents to collect quotas. A Cuban colonel Ramos cited in three cases, others left unable to obtain certificates due to lack of funds. The writer notes rising American skepticism about Cuban handling of money.
Commissioner Johnson finalizes a chapter on organized labor in Kneis for the biennial report. With 82 groups reporting, average wages for higher paid members run about 84.09 daily and 824 yearly for some, while 41 groups support an eight hour day and seven days not. Seventy one settlements occurred with 62 resolved, four compromised, and 9 groups showing political activity. 31 supported restrictions on foreign immigration.
Washington reports Hampton officials traced and located the former inmate of the soldiers home believed to brought yellow fever. William Thomas arrived from Santiago between July 7 and 9 and was admitted as a veteran then developed chills and fever. He traveled to Columbus City and is now in Washington. Surgeon General Wyman notes high latitude travel lowers infection risk.
Reports from Carrabelle and nearby areas describe Tuesday's storm sweeping away Gulf Naval Stores docks worth 100000 dollars and wrecking the Capitola steamer. Creacent City reportedly lost between Carrabelle and Apalachicola. Maciptayre wiped out with one drowning. News of Alaskan boundary monuments questioned. Chicago tax shakeup targets millionaires. Malignant dysentery epidemic hits Liberty Center, Indiana, with several deaths. Rail and telegraph ownership urged at Dixon gathering.
Baseball games across cities show Cincinnati and St Louis tied 1 1 in a doubleheader, Pittsburgh winning 6 7 in a Louisville clash, and Philadelphia routing Cleveland 8 4. Standings list Brooklyn leading, with Chicago St Louis and Philadelphia in pursuit. Other notes report Kansas City vs Minneapolis 10 4, Detroit 9 Grand Rapids 6, and evolving standings across cities. A Missouri woman named Ivey May attempted suicide at the Forney hotel in Joplin after personal troubles and a rejected marriage proposal. Eureka stockman W G Richards sues Missouri Pacific for 15400 over cattle losses from a burned trestle. Baltimore reports Democratic state convention naming John Walter Smith for governor amid harmony.
Markets by wire from Kansas City Missouri August 7 show cattle and hog receipts, steady to higher. Live stock market notes highlight beef and dairy products, oats and corn futures, and mixed prices for Texas cattle, with bulls and feeders trading around 30 to 65 dollars per hundredweight amid varied weather and market activity.
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