02 Feb 1890
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1890
Page
1
An unclear local directory entry lists various Lawrence entities and roles such as street commission, superintendent, library operations, and miscellaneous names and times, indicating a partial catalog of civic functions and services in the city.
A large mining disaster in Pennsylvania results in two miners killed and several entombed after a fire damp explosion at Led barre Coal. Separate reports detail a brutal murder in Bols by a twelve year old, with the assailant killing siblings and alarming family members. Any rescue attempts are hampered by debris and gas, leaving the entombed men presumed dead. The piece also notes emergency petitions to railroad managers and a menacing general mood across Kansas about public safety and civic action.
Dr Edward McGiyon of New York, who was to lecture here last evening, is critically ill with high fever and bronchial trouble. He arrived yesterday, stayed at Windsor hotel, a physician warned him, and he was moved to a Lake Shore sleeper for comfort before departing for New York at 5:30 p m. Nearby reports mention territorial government bills, a Kansas City wreck, tobacco measures, and other brief items from across several locales.
A district court decision rules Kendall county officers violated county authority by issuing bonds and warrants during a county seat dispute with Syracuse. The Kendall warrants are void, while Syracuse remains the county seat. plaintiff J R Colaneo and defendant FA Wing are named. Also reports restoration of corn and wheat rates from Kansas to Texas on Feb 15. A Michigan report states treasurer audit findings remain unchanged. Local social notes include remarks on editor behavior and public events. Kansas Tenn?
A group of men acquire city property at a minimal price to establish a clothing store. The transaction involves local officials and signals a quick turnover of urban retail space. The buyer plans to open a men’s clothing shop leveraging the new location.
In St Louis Missourian notes Squire Doyle, a coachman for Colonel Schuster, was refused admission to Toots’s opera house by Murphy after presenting a ticket for a seat in the parquette. Doyle sought exchange at the box office, then sought legal remedy under the fourteenth amendment, with manager Crawford to face a damage suit. The piece also mentions Joseph A. Murphy, Globe-Democrat sporting editor, indicted by grand jury for involvement in a fatal prize fight as referee. plus patent notices and other assorted items.
Telegraphic notes summarize the state audit showing Missouri in strong financial condition. Mentions arrests of Bulgarian army officers led by Major Panilzen with charges undisclosed. Coroner Dore cites possible railroad wreck caused by careless handling near Carmel Indiana. Senator Schmidt plans to file a bill to grant privileged communications for editors reporters and clergy while in professional duty.
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