31 Dec 1892
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1892
Page
1
A fragmentary legal notice lists Perkins, attorney at law, and Thacher, attorney at law, with addresses showing office locations over a law firm premises. The readable portion appears to reference professional listings or advertisements from a historic newspaper page.
The New York presbytery trial of Professor Briggs ends with all six charges against him rejected by the vote totals. Anti-Briggs factions leave early. the case will be appealed to the general assembly in Washington where a fourteen member commission will be appointed to act on the appeal.
The report covers a New York story about Secretary Foster proposing a government bond issue of up to 50 million to 100 million dollars, denied by Acting Secretary Spaulding who says the treasury has ample gold and no need for new policy. It notes presidential silence on Foster’s plans and asserts harmony in treasury management. Additional items include anarchist manifestos in Paris and Kansas attorney suggestions on gambling law, with a broad set of political and legal updates.
The Cunard steamer Umbria broke a shaft in mid Atlantic and drifted for twelve hours before Bohemia towed her. The Hamburg America liner Roberta and later Gallia failed to help as a storm worsened, leaving the Umbria adrift near 43.48 N 97.17 W, 200 miles from Halifax and 500 miles from New York, with passengers enduring a gloomy Christmas at sea.
The Umbria and Gal?ia exchange puzzling actions as engines falter and repairs begin, while a Bohemia tow brings the ship back toward the damaged vessel. A rapid fundraising drive yields over $500 for the chief engineer and crew to fix a broken shaft, praising leadership and courage. Nearby, a deadly Arkansas penitentiary epidemic prompts warnings, investigations, and fear among medical staff and residents.
The report surveys a mix of coinage talk in Congress with Representative Bland opposing concessions on silver and warning of demonetization risks. It shifts to arrests linked to Boulangist unrest in Paris, remarks on French political tension, a deadly railway accident near Annetta, a distillery fire, a Toronto bank robbery money find, and a Kansas City railroad office move, all dated Dec 31.
Chicago Livestock and grain data show receipts and shipments with weekly totals, noting lower prices in several sectors. Cattle and hog figures mix with mixed wheat and corn bids as markets reflect subdued activity and steady demand. regional grain and produce summaries include oats, rye, and dairy prices across Kansas City St Louis and Memphis areas.
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