11 Dec 1889
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1889
Page
1
A sparse entry from a Lawrence directory referencing officers and local entries. The legible text mentions the county clerk and a resident of the city, with unclear roles, suggesting a directory snippet rather than a full listing.
A chaotic rush during Uncle Tom Cabin at Johnstown Pa on Dec 10 caused ten deaths and 75 to 100 serious injuries. Fire engine hose forced back crowd as people spilled onto narrow stairs and street with 300 to 600 spectators present. Names of dead and wounded were not yet confirmed, and rescue crews worked to clear the area.
State Senator M K E McGrath reports a December 6 letter from Senator West in Washington discussing the senatorial race in Missouri. West says Republicans aim to capture the next legislature and defeat Democrats to gain a U S senator, but notes Governor Francis told him he is not a candidate and intends to finish his term with a creditable record. West emphasizes not letting personal ambition interfere with party success.
The Senate Republican caucus adopted a committee reorganization report naming members to immigration post offices public lands and other panels. Key appointees include Chandler Dixon Moody Squire Pierce Allen Pettigrew Casey and others. Democrats plan minority representation. other business covers foreign relations trade and a lengthy election reform bill.
Mrs Scott-Lord sister of the wife of President Uarrison died at her residence here this morning. Present were her daughter Mrs Ditmock, Mrs Parker, and her son-in-law Lt. John F. Parker of the navy. Mrs Uarrison and Dr Scott remained with her until near death as her condition worsened. The report notes a sudden end after days of poor prognosis and mentions related family arrivals and hospital observations.
Bulk of Kansas dispatches report a freight car famine as 700 cars waited at Bassas City for shipment amid crippling elevator and station delays tied to a new grain inspection law. Complaints accuse inspectors of incompetence while railroads race to move southwest crops, with crop overhang choking supply lines across the state. A second item warns of a sugar swindle by the American Sugar Co. involving Sorghum mills and county bond schemes in Meade Centre and Ashland, prompting suspicions and some bond destruction under sheriff presence. Kilrain is listed for trial as well, with later notes on prizefighting delays in Mississippi. General health quackery and patent remedies pepper the column, urging readers toward tonics and tonics.
Telegraphic notices report the London Times manager Donald dead and Jefferson Davis viewers. police watch Silcott in Toronto. Browning and errors in Venice. Savannah labor strikes and a Minneapolis will found. hog cholera talk in Topeka. postal appointees Kellogg and McCort. a soldier’s skull fracture near Fort Riley. Atchison liquor law reward. Union Pacific manager resigns. Emperor William at Frankfurt. Browning religious debate. mothers advised by Winslow Syrup. trades, cattle, and stock market chatter with assorted prices and rail data. daily commodity and livestock pricing amid a dense, scrolling market digest.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.