14 Feb 1893
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1893
Page
1
The fragment lists names and professions such as EDWARDS, a fire and tornado insurance officer, and PHYSICIANS HORNER and others. It mentions offices, addresses, and telephone references amid scattered references to abstracts of title, discs, and commercial club notices, with partial local business details.
The Liberal leader William E Gladstone presented to the House of Commons his home rule bill for Ireland. Crowds filled Westminster streets and the chamber as Gladstone argued for Irish self government within the United Kingdom, contrasting autonomy with coercion and outlining principles of unity, equality, and minority protections.
New York February 14 Chief detective of Dr Parkhurst society Cham el W Gardner was sentenced to two years in Sing Sing for attempting to extort money from a keeper of a disorderly house. The court scene included apologies from lawyer Jerome and remarks by Recorder Smythe. Separately, reports from Washington predict swift Senate action on a treaty annexation with likely ratification amid public support. The day also notes a Kansas cable car crash injuring five, the funeral of W E Coleman, and a typhoid fever update at Blackwell workhouse.
Fractured report from Topeka describes Ben Rich chief clerk of the Populist house being arrested by sergeants at arms after a violent disturbance in the legislature. Rich defied decison making by shouting and delaying business as Representative Hoch urged swift action on reforms. A crowd loyal to Rich confronted deputies. Rich was taken to the governor's office while Republicans vow a renewed attempt. The scene followed a push to arrest Rich for contempt and a tense chase toward the state house.
A Kansas legislative scene unfolds with Republicans and populists debating seating vacancies in the House, threats of court action, and potential special elections as Governor and Douglass faction maneuver. A referendum proposal to amend the state constitution seeks voter approval on initiation and repeal of laws.
Four masked men were spotted near the tracks two miles west of Little Blue station. Railroad officers and deputies organized searches at Independence and Sedalia, but the group fled. A lantern found after a train pass suggested possible crew involvement. pursuit continued into early morning with several trains diverted.
The report details Havens City and nearby markets with slow wheat advances, lower bids, and cautious buyers. No 2 hard wheat and No 1 corn quotes appear alongside widespread receipts, with mixed grain prices in St Louis, Minneapolis, and Kansas City, and a note on tightening supplies and speculative tension.
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