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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
1
In Frankfort the House and Senate agreed to act in unison on charges against Juba J. Whallen and Charles Ivano Loappene for contempts and bribery attempts. A special committee will investigate and report findings, with an amendment adopted unanimously.
A Jan 6 blaze on East Ninety Second Street killed Mrs. Mary Sutherly and two Sutherly children and left seven others injured. Firefighters battled flames as residents escaped via front stairs and rear entrances. one victim found near the doorway, another child perished in the arms of a parent.
Cogspiritors Cooflocd and Banished Now Serving Time Ports report that Guerin received ten years in a fortified prison and has arrived at Clairvaux for sentence. Buffett, jailed for ten years, remains in Brussels en route to Spain. Roulede banished ten years and headed to San Sebastian to wake his residence.
Washington January 1 The Senate debates the Philippines role with Beveridge proposing a campaign to assert control and drive back opponents. Beveridge plans to speak Thursday as Republicans back a declaratory resolution to retain the Philippines.
A semi official press note outlines Britain and Germany offering to guarantee a large loan for Portugal if needed and to safeguard Portuguese colonial integrity. It states Portugal refused the loan and that no current need exists. Also reported is Union County Bank of Rahway NJ raising deposits and links to Middlesex bank robbery unrest.
Washington Jan Henry C. Luis speaker of the Montana house testified before the Senate committee on privileges and elections about alleged improper influence in legislative votes. Representative Campbell questioned the suit and claims of coercion involving McLaughlin and Clark, with defense objections over direct ties to Clark. Bernest J Lehman founder of the Fair department store died in White Plains after long illness.
A summary of events at Clejeater meeting noting Helen Gerths launch of a fundraising drive for The Temple trust bonds. Marshall Pies extends a $100,000 offer for another year and Mrs Cara leads supporters toward a $320,000 target with contributor incentives. Local notes include a mine safety verdict in Braznel and political inquiry in Montana.
Officials confirm from Washington Manila reports that Lieutenant Gilmore of the Yorktown is among released American prisoners held by the Filipinos. The dispatches had suggested all prisoners might be freed, sparking hope that more missing officers, including Major Charles M. Rockefeller of the Ninth Infantry, may be on the rolls.
Manila reports Captain Coohauser and three companies of the Twenty fifth regiment captured the insurgent stronghold Comache on Mount Arayat. Three Americans wounded. insurgents’ losses unknown. Three watchers of the Ninth and one of the Twelfth, held as prisoners, were shot and mutilated. Captain Vonbauuer set fire to town barracks and wood.
B C Ball a young chemist from St Louis working with Union Stet extracts wool from limestone near Hagerstown Indiana. A strange furnace yields a woollike substance with strength but short fiber, not suitable for weaving yet. It may later be used as fireproof wall lining and insulation.
New York crews prepare a grand city map for the Paris Exposition. Twenty civil engineers and aides work on a seven section display covering 28 by 24 feet. Chief engineer Louis A. Risse directs the project with a $16 000 budget, aiming for completion by January 15 1900.
Reports from Capetown and Mafeking describe ongoing British operations near Mafeking and Colesburg with Col. Baden-Powell’s forces and an armored train assault. The Daily Mail and Times detail fire, advances, and casualties as British plans consider a push via Weenen and relief by Col. Plumer. The Canadian government debates deploying 200 mounted scouts and warns against Canadian invasion plans due to winter conditions.
A damaged wartime telegrams describe British wounded blaming Boers for thefts and signal a contemplated sortie. Reports from Frere and Kimberley mention reinforcements, artillery exchanges, and skirmishes near Livsday and Springfield with shortages of provisions and uncertain outcomes.
The Fidelity Trust and Guaranty Co teller F A Newton embezzled about 813000 to 848000 from the Buffalo bank. An audit showed Newton's cash short by 648000. The bank held a 910000 bond with American Surety. debt loss estimated near 43000. Newton fled city, returned voluntarily, and faced potential plea.
Cablegram from Rome announces the death of J B Stallo a prominent attorney of Clocionati formerly the United States minister to Rome details note his service and status in diplomatic circles.
In Ruswalville Kentucky on January 6 Edward Sinclair cashier of the Deposit Bank was shot and gravely wounded at night. He alleges the shooting was committed by Will Rulston his brother in law.
News items report the death of Colonel Juba A. Verity and list a mix of local notes. Included are Gerald Prouty and Agubmalda’s wife in Manila, a Pangastnan court in Dagupan, ambulance fundraiser in Chicago, a fire at the Commercial Hotel block with $100000 loss, and various personal anecdotes such as a New York man’s trout story and Beecher and Ingersoll’s friendship over a celestial globe.
Auction notice describes desirable building lots on Ohio Street near South Lawrence. Promises convenient access to University and transportation, ideal for residence or business use.
Chicago and Kansas City markets show mixed receipts and steady or firmer trends. Cattle and hog notes list receipts and prices with calls for steady to higher tone on certain items, while grain columns report bids and futures movements across corn and other cereals with varying weakness and strength.
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