14 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1897
Page
1
Interior merchants report high buying, with heavy demand for lumber and raw materials. Wheat, corn and oats rise in price as western markets show robust trade signals. Reports describe foreign demand and railway activity affecting grain and flour operations, plus local efforts to boost beet sugar cultivation and dairy production in Missouri.
A cryptic report notes Missouri national banks excluding Saint Louis show reserve levels dipping and discounts rising while total specie climbs from 85 to around 89. It cites potential federal indictments against bank officers and says investigations may extend to the defunct Mis auuvionational bank as records are reviewed by the Comptroller and receiver officials. Meanwhile Maine war veterans criticize Speaker Reed and urge action over pension examiner Day case, and reports from Saskatchewan to Maine describe heavy rain aiding pasture conditions.
At Camp Warren cadet F A Pope of Kansas was jailed in the guard tent after five extra guards were posted on a hazing detail. The incident disrupted hop night as Pope slept with his musket between his knees, prompting alarms and a hunt for the sentinel missing from Company Bestreet. Several cadets from Ohio and Michigan are confined for refusing to name hazers.
A balloon was seen traveling east southeast between Hangesand and Ryvarden in Norway, with a long guide rope. Reports tie it to Certh an aeronautical ascent at Arendal yesterday. Separately, unrest on the Winnebago reservation prompts a U S marshal deployment and deputy force as tensions rise. Wheat markets show modest gains amid export duty rumors, while Chicago and other cities report crime, labor, and political developments across several states.
The report describes the first stage robbery in Yellowstone National Park near Sul Futurarara plateau. Two men robbed a transportation stage of 500 dollars and authorities chased them with a large manhunt. Additional items cover various local incidents and notices across states, including mining town unrest and a hospital disease inoculation trial.
A violent clash erupted yesterday between factions from Kivat Ulineis Tienes and Rock Isham OL over the Deademerters of the Modors Wands of Amerien. Dozens were injured as armed groups boarded a special train and attacked Fulton headquarters, prompting a heavy police response and orders against further raids while court actions delayed the move of Heat Clerk Hawes to Rock Island.
Aug. 14 Cianca Tin Tean reports Captain W. L Shafer a renowned racing man in the south committed suicide by self action. He was 55, wealthy, and reportedly happy. The incident occurred in Pralgne Wre, Kansas. Also Aug. 14 Missouri Pacific freight cars wrecked near New, no injuries, cause no broken flange. road blocked.
Mann Aug 14 The court martial of the assassin of Premier Canovas postponed from May to Monday next. Hocker out in the Twelfth Bosnia Warropey. Coon Aug 14 A boxing bout between Dan Murphy of Waterbury and Alf Think of Bo land headlined last night in Kansas City.
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