25 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1898
Page
1
War Department orders Porto Rico troops to return home at once though landing place remains unsettled. Commanding General instructed to bring the men back to the United States as soon as possible.
Washington reports a grand procession to honor Christopher Columbus. The piece traces the body’s travels from Valladolid to Dominguez, then to the island of Santo Domingo, and finally to Cadiz, noting shifts in custody and the political implications of the transfer.
The dispatches cover Pacific naval movements, a warship return, and a conference in Washington between Senators Davis and Fryse with Secretary Day on Paris peace work. Milwaukee hosts a Typothetite convention with a push for a one hour work day led by George W. Harris.
Ice cream made with hoon extract, bought from a travelling vendor, has killed three people and sickened many others in Middlowa. Victims include Mrs Herman Mibais of New York City and Mrs Wmn Peder of ML Vernon. The incident occurred at Arthur James’s dairy near Geunfield, about five miles from Muntislodale, during Sunday dinner. Local family members affected. authorities: Plain poison confirmed by postmortem.
Troops began early movements from Kefoler to Pore Sheridan Chicago as the best thieves’ contends prepared for further orders. Units like Que Loe dret and Fifte-eighth Tachina head to Knoxville, with West Virginia and Sixth Obfu en route, while Nebraska flight artillery is concentrated at camp and manned units shrink.
Missouri Republicans wrap up a state convention in St Louis selecting committee chairmen and candidates. Nathan Frank and Joseph Flory lead a list of committeemen at large while G Finklenberg wins a short term supreme court seat by acclamation. Edward Higbee is nominated for supreme judge, with ballots determining rail road commissioner and school superintendent candidates amid adjournment plans for a permanent organization.
Dennis Flynn secures renomination as Republican entrant at the convention after a contest on the third ballot. Other candidates included Celtinggtet Ob to McKnight Mele P. Moryan arbor dT C, Bob Asher, George Vickers and AL Roberts. The Barnes administration was endorsed and late support favored the third ballot outcome. Troops in Washington were to Camp Meade with 25,000 more expected. a Manila payment train to carry gold and silver coin was announced.
News notes report a burglary at Bererdy Run involving sabour Suwarthaf of BUDS ad jewelry. Observers mention the National Association of Biquer Dealers meeting in Omaha Nebraska. A separate incident near Urilgepert Oklahoma details two 18 year old boys playing when one is shot and killed and the other missing. Nebraska politics note W. F. Norris of Wayne and Norris Brown of Kearney named for congress. A New York ammonia ice plant explosion damaged tenements worth about 300000 dollars. Pension data show Topeka agency had a large number of pensioners with payments recorded for the year. Unclear text continues with references to treaties and the Curtis wifatoney and the Seminole n.
National Commander Henry Shhindler announces admission of Spanish American War volunteers to the regular Army and Navy union membership, citing letters from members and the need to secure volunteers for the order, with ongoing moves and replies from Oak Lodge sources.
New York August reports state 500 hungry colored troops of the Twenty third Kansas veteran infantry refused to board a transport for Santiago until fed. Police were powerless as restaurants and bar rooms near South Ferry were disrupted. Dispatches add the unit later boarded the Vigilant bound for Santiago while President McKinley planned a visit to Somerset Pennsylvania.
The Honolulu bound commissioners arrive Aug 17 and plan a seven day Hawaii study, with later trips to other islands. They aim to craft an organic act detailing government structure, powers, and legislative limits, supplemented by forthcoming federal laws on customs, land, taxation, and judiciary.
Mrs John Turner of Vinland Kansas learned her army son is very sick in Tampa Florida Neighbors raised a purse of 33 to send her there tomorrow Robison Spalding merchant returns Saturday with a large goods shipment Electric line to Sigel would have attracted crowds today as streets were deserted Mrs Rev A H Stote visits Lawrence stay with Mrs G Gravenor J S Pearce coal wood and hay Telephone 242
Robertson Bros promotes August discounts on simple rockers and elaborate parlor furnishings. They claim fourth-off pricing during a dull month to stay busy, offering well finished, durable pieces with a guarantee of quality and no trashy items.
A fastidious man seeks immaculate laundered summer wear including linen and fancy vests. Wilder Bros. offers laundering for neglect shirts, duck pique and crash suits, fancy vests, white linen collars shirts cuffs ladies shirt waists dickies and more, all laundered like new.
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Williams was held yesterday at her nephew I J Headen’s home on Indians street. Survived by five daughters and a son, she died after visiting Cass county relatives and near Stockton. Her life described as devoted and exemplary, with several family members present. Also notes on housing for rent, malaria remedy, and Sigel picnic transport.
Markets by Wire from Chicago cover grain and live stock trading. Reports show Kansas City prices for wheat corn oats and rye with futures and cash bids, plus Chicago livestock receipts and bid ranges on cattle hogs and sheep, reflecting firm to mixed tones across markets.
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