19 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1896
Page
1
Washington watchers warn congressional action may be the only path if the president does not follow Ita suggestions. Officials describe the state of affairs as grave and unsettled as tensions heighten in the capital.
Pant, Dec. 19. In the chamber of deputies a government motion to summon an international conference for general disarmament was proposed but defeated 490 to 85. The debate touched on Cuba policy and the president's power versus Congress, with Olney stressing that recognition of Cuba is executive, not legislative, and warning of possible clashes between branches. The discussion implied risks to citizens abroad and property if resolutions misstate realities.
Dexven Colorado December details reveal E Miller president of Miller Hennig Treatment Company and defendant in Commercial National Bank franchise case. He claims to have kited checks across Denver banks and bore full blame for the 1893 bank failure due to large overdrafts. He says his co-defendants Dow and McClurke had no involvement.
Early today a fire in the Ryan annex on Seventh Street caused partial destruction to the annex and the Schute block at Seventh and Jackson, with total losses around 75 000 and 100 000 respectively. Vehicles and goods suffered heavy water damage. Lieut. Omera was seriously injured. Other items report insolvency actions, forgery charges, treaty signings, a lynching scare, mill explosions killing three, and labor strike continuation with boxing match purses.
The Madrid and Washington governments act with utmost caution awaiting the other's move to gain advantage while maintaining neutrality laws. Spain hopes for friendly relations but signals readiness to support allies if the United States errs, and the U.S. aims to observe neutrality to prevent trouble and safeguard patrols.
Reports from Shefield seven miles from IGHBORS COULD GIVE WO AID describe a deadly morning blaze that gutted a home. A grandparent trio perished when floors collapsed as neighbors tried to rescue them in a rapid, tragic event.
Cloud Chief reports citizens organize to lynch murderers of farmer Henry Tripp killed last Sunday morning. Fred Horn age 16 confessed firing the shot, robbing Tripp of $1.48. He and Kerry and Coulter planned further murders to raise Christmas money, with Tripp first on the list.
The outlaw killed at Blackwell two weeks ago is identified for the fourth time as Buck Mc Gregg of Lincoln county by Mrs. Mc Gregg and Lincoln county officers, while the killer still claims to be Dynamite Dick and the $3,500 government reward. The body remains unburied and health officials may force burial. Mc Gregg escaped from Lincoln county jail in April ’95 and led bandits who looted the Catney and Sac and Fox Agency. Cravens, wounded, has three Winchester wounds and is with Kansas authorities for trial on highway robbery and murder.
Emily Holmgren swore out a warrant against her husband William Holmgren, a farmer near McPagston Kansas, charging the rape of their 10-year-old daughter. He fled as officers pursue him. Separate items note a divorce case in Leavenworth and attempts to recover stolen money amid murder accusations. Authorities discuss public safety and court actions in Kansas towns.
Market summaries from Kansas City to Chicago and other centers show steady or mixed conditions. Hog and cattle receipts rise at Kansas City and Chicago while prices edge higher for hogs and firm for cattle. grain and feed components show varied cash and futures values in multiple markets.
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