28 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1898
Page
1
Washington dispatches report official doubt over Iloilo events as Spanish forces evacuate southern islands. Consul Pratt’s telegrams and Otis updates fuel fear insurgents may control Iloilo, with questions over American reach and jurisdiction amid rapid Philippine developments.
A. W. Wion, Missouri Pacific agent at Aliceville near Burlington, died suddenly after wandering to Burlington. An incoming Union Pacific freight struck near Fort Riley. Father Adair, veteran Kansas clergyman, died at Osawatomie aged over 80. Masons in Atchison County held St John’s Day, with a banquet led by James W. Orr. Plattsburg Elks plan to build a lodge for a sleigh-room and offices.
In Rude Pest on December 28, the first of six duels between Horanszky and Bar on Baoffy’s seconds and the Hungarian premier’s party began. Pistols failed, swords fought. Zemore was wounded twice, others injured, but no reconciliation followed.
Patrols of American troops made thirty arrests for misdemeanors last night and turned offenders over to civil authorities. Two of the men arrested for the Vegas Romba affair are Spanish marines surrendered to Spanish authorities. Fifty United States soldiers were arrested for being in the city without leave and sent to camps for punishment. The newspapers demand home action amid a ministerial crisis in Madrid. Walter M. Clark, known as the county’s cattle king, has failed for nearly $200,000 after pledging over a dollar’s worth of property to creditors. An Ohio locomotive accident injured several crewmen on the Ohio Southern switch engine.
Admiral Dewey cabled the navy department asking when the buffalo would reach Manila and if she could be hurried. The indialo carries 500 men to the Asiatic squadron to replace those whose terms have expired and who wish to return to the United States. He reports improved conditions in the Philippines and will send a few officers and men to San Francisco on the next army transport from Manila. He will not recommend fleet reductions and has not shown any desire to leave the East or go to Paris despite peace commission talks.
In Neuvitas Cuba the last Spanish forces depart and the Fifteenth U S Infantry arrives. The Cuban alcalde’s daughters raise the flag, with the governor reappointed by Gen. Carpenter. Malaria prevails amid large hospital tents and dense undergrowth cut by ex-Cuban soldiers using machetes.
Kansas City dispatch reports James Brown a colored man was hanged at 1 17 today in the county jail for the murder of Henry Prather another colored man. The killing occurred in April 1906 over a quarrel about a woman Brown fled to Hutchinson and Quincy before capture in December On appeal the sentence was upheld and Governor Stephens refused to interfere.
Easton Pa December 28 Judge Howard K Steeder aged 56 died at home after a career in the Civil War as lieutenant and captain. Washington December 28 Congressman Cochran with Dockery Cowherd and Bodine urged Fourth Missouri volunteers be included in 50 000 to be mustered out by February. Liberty Missouri December 28 Dr Wai Rothwell professor of theology died of pneumonia after a week long illness born Kentucky 181? graduated Missouri University 1854.
A secret executive session of the Missouri Kansas Zinc Miners association debates zinc ore pricing amid alleged price fixing by ore buyers and smelters. The dispute centers on preserving miners’ self protection against the combine and may affect this week’s top price trends.
A Miltonvale dispatch says a claim that Citlin Bros. bank failed is false. The Reflector and Abilene papers state the bank remains open and sound, with papers left in good order and no sensational reports.
Kansas City report from Carthage where defendant Jdotin D. McCrillis testifies about his wife’s health decline and alleged affair with Gilfillan. He recounts discovering letters and a photograph, and describes his wife’s reaction. Prosecution objections arise over testifying about remarks.
Popeku Kansas December 28 A rumor spread of a serious Santa Fe flyer No 4 wreck in western Kansas with track spread and unclear details. Officials have not confirmed the extent or flotation of the accident.
Ira Sexton, convicted of killing Nathdo Starks during a robbery in October, was executed in Princeton Missouri. He protested his innocence to the end and spoke from the scaffold before the drop fell. The execution took thirteen minutes.
Alliance Ohio reports a morning fire causing over 100000 dollars in damage at the Atwell block home to Cassady Drag Co and other sites. A high wind and exploding chemicals spread flames injuring several workers as insurance covers about half the loss amid widespread destruction.
Special to the Journal Topeka Kan Dec 28 The extra session may pass a railroad bill with Republican support and some populists backing. The house met briefly then adjourned as populist caucus awaits. The senate over an hour with a constitutional amendment on liquor regulation and a 100 day session length proposed. The bill details set judges salaries and court powers across counties with heavy rail regulation provisions.
In Fort Scott Kansas on December 28 police figures and official actions mix with state law talk. Measures include suppressing railroad stock watering and fees for wage judgments. A bill to abolish the state oil inspector’s office is proposed while public railroad valuation and property taxes drew attention. A Kansas Court of Appeals hearing follows habeas corpus releases for case defendants tied to liquor enforcement.
Portsmouth G Dec 28 Two weeks ago two infant bodies were found near the city The coroner found a verdict charging Miss Rachel Glenn a 20 year old with the wilful murder of her twin children and that her mother and sister aided and abetted her in the crime The Glenna are prominent farmers The three women will be arrested The murdered children were about six months old
Aunt Lucey Nickols of Louisville a former Twenty third Indiana volunteer who fought through the Civil War has been informed by the pension department that the president signed a bill granting her two dollars a month. She escaped slavery with her husband and child, joined Bolivar Tennessee, and served with the regiment after her husband was killed. She is active with the GATL post at New Albany and participates in parades in herald soldier attire. Washington reports the Anglo American joint high commission has a case for free paper and pulp tariffs, while Mason Mitchell faced jeers in Virginia for praising colored troops in Cuba. The page includes a medical note on influenza and Hood's remedies.
Markets wire from Chicago shows live stock receipts and prices across categories. Cacao and tea futures appear with mixed bids. grains in Kansas City and Kansas City area show wheat and corn with steady to higher tones. Butter eggs and potatoes listed with daily and future values. calendars show Dec Jan Feb delivery and price points.
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