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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1898
Page
1
Markets by wire show live stock activity mixed with grains. Texas notes steady cattle values while Kansas City reports steady markets and strong beef demand. Chicago grain futures list modest shifts across corn oats and wheat with varying July and August positions. Trade receipts appear around 3 to 5 thousand for cattle and hogs, light dairy movements, and ongoing price adjustments across regions.
In Va Aug 15 a violent coal mine lockout near Springdale escalated as several hundred union miners gathered on the highway to the Pana mine. Ed Jones and James Palmer rode into the crowd firing without warning, injuring Andrew Younes and Michael Yermacovich. Palmer and Jones were jailed as mobs besieged the city jail.
Washington reports the July commerce figures with imports totaling 25 674 360 dollars, down from 1897, while exports of merchandise rose, gold imports for July reached 2 013 500, and silver exports remained steady. The report also covers rail property valuation rulings, Cuban relief rationing, Choctaw governance tensions, Santiago de Cuba’s agricultural potential, drowning accidents, a wagon brake failure incident, and a peace jubilee planned for the Transmississippi Exposition.
A St Louis dispatch reports the War Department aims to form an occupation army for Cuba of at least 50 000 troops. A Havana department will command Cuban territory, alongside the Lane Shage department led by Major General Lawton. Cuba dispatches from Jacksonville Will be sailed once Spain evacuates. Puerto Rico force expected around 10 000 to 11 000 men due to differing needs.
The crew of the unfortunate vessel may receive decorations from President Faure after an Havre naval inquiry. officials report charges of cowardice and savagery are deemed shameful, with honors aimed to atone for the sailors’ alleged misconduct during the disaster.
The article reports a ceremony where Ane Chi w receives a flag from President Medtintey. It mentions Arwen vaiorsa avergid the worlds and Gaston, with Washington ties and a trip planned to several years ahead.
Fragmented report describes a new depot project in Chicago with connections to Grand and Erie lines and future highway access. It notes potential ties to major railroads and the push for a new terminal, with budget and state considerations. It also covers discussions on prisoners law and possible secretary of state succession in Washington.
Washington reports the president will appoint Reid ambassador to London, replacing John Hay who returns as secretary of state. Hay’s successor to Day on September 1 is to be named, with one more posting to fill. Military, naval reorganization plans and a public sentiment canvass influence these moves.
From Manila reports indicate renewed Spanish activity on Luzon as Americans seen as resource depleted, with insurgents in Vicaya signaling alliance with Gen Aguinaldo against the capital. At Hong Kong the cruiser Kasserine Augusta reports Manila unchanged and officers tight lipped. London notes no confirmation Manila fall. News on Russo British clash over China hints Li Hung Chang ouster and Taku fort options.
Washington August 18 talks on restoring Manila cable after the armistice. Admiral Dewey cut the link when destroying the Spanish fleet. the United States favored neutralizing cable operations, but Spain backed the company and refused. Cable remains sealed at Hong Kong end and inoperative at Manila. It is presumed Spain will consent to reestablish communication.
Washington reports El Porvenir, Cuba's revolutionary newspaper, has begun flourishing in Santiago de Cuba and copies have reached the United States. Owner Enrique Trujillo sought publication after Santiago fell. General Shatter initially refused but Trujillo has since obtained permission and advocates Cuban independence and revolution principles.
Washington reports indicate renewed talk of reviving the grade of vice admiral and possibly creating an admiral rank. Dewey may be appointed to the latter if authorized, due to his Manila Bay victory, while Sampson and Sedley gain rapid advances for actions off Santiago. The Navy contemplates promotions amid broader questions on war outcomes.
News notes report the Third Missouri regiment shifting from Camp Alger Virginia to Middletown Pennsylvania. Gov Holcomb of Nebraska visited Col W J Bryan at Jacksonville Florida on the 14th. Independent negro companies in Indianapolis were ordered to Santiago for garrison duty.
A tornado twelve miles north of Canby Minnesota last night killed seven people in a single family, including Joseph Lutchin and his wife and four children. The storm, though not wide in extent, was very violent with extensive crop and building damage. Seven others were reported missing as the area suffered severe losses to farms and livestock.
A report from Independent notes a meteorite fall in Port Alfred South Africa described as half the size of St Pauls Cathedral and creating a deep hole 120 feet long and 60 feet wide. It suggests the meteorite was iron in composition and discusses the possibility of much larger bodies traveling through space and potentially impacting Earth.
A Welch preacher tale from the Journals of Walter White is shared with humor about Noe in the Ark and a flood, while Health Maxazine reports tobacco use harming vision in 150 workers. It cites severe impairment and general bodily decline from tobacco, and a Windham history anecdote on sharpening a grindstone with improvised tools.
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