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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1899
Page
1
War Investigating Commission requests revision before submission. General Eagan’s testimony is challenged over vitriolic language and alleged threats. Officials debate whether to suppress or amend the remarks and how to proceed with the commission’s findings amid political pressure.
H Baum Baugh, brother of Mrs Grant Gillett, returns from Chihuahua Mexico with news that Gillet plans to return home in about three weeks. He has offered 20 compromise ideas, of which 14 would be accepted if guaranteed freedom from prosecution. Debates in Paris and Washington reflect strain between revisionists and anti-revisionists, with calls for resignation and ongoing political maneuvering. Fire at a Memphis dry goods firm destroys substantial stock, 150000 dollars loss. Gayoso hotel sustains minor damage. Senate approves railroad construction through Indian Territory. new investigative proposal spurs debate. Porto Rico tour report by Father Sherman describes peaceful conditions, calls for modern roads, and notes strong American authority but lingering security needs.
Kansas legislature limps through January as non appointed House committees delay action on budgets and policy bills. Sensible reform measures and road/bridge funding face debate while officials wrestle with who will serve on key panels and authorize expenditures.
The Kansas City weather station notes rain fog and cloud in the Missouri valley and eastward while the lower Mississippi valley enjoys improving weather and mild temperatures. A front moves east with likely better conditions in the west for several days. The Washington report says Digoley shows slight morning improvement in health.
The article details John Kennedy’s alleged role in the January 5 Katsas City Fort Scott and Memphis train holdup. Three co‑conspirators identify him, with local citizens urging harsh punishment. Kennedy and several others are jailed in Springfield, while Byrum is moved to Wright county custody.
A young woman Lena Walkbldeger, after various convent chastisements in Germany, inserted needles in her belt to punish imagined sins. The needles pierced her flesh, then she fled to Chicago with help. Doctors believe the needles entered via flesh during self punishment. Nebraska legislature resolutions condemn Cal Stotsenberg over troop conduct in the Philippines. Memphis fire devastates the Menkin building. Multiple local blunders and drownings noted. Dr Bulls Cough Syrup offered as remedy.
A Manila dispatch reports Filipinos vow independence with strength around Manila. Descriptions of hostile sentiment toward Americans, calls for revolt, and British and Spanish observations frame a tense, volatile scene as U. S. forces face mounting resistance and logistical strain along the coast and river approaches.
Social notices report Mr and Mrs J H Kellar of Mt Pleasant Iowa visiting Lawrence to spend winter with daughter Mrs A J Teeters. Dr and Mrs L M Mathews arrived from Hiawatha to be with Col S W Eldridge who is ill. Miss May Edmondson enjoyed a small party at home with music refreshments and a good wine. Zodiac club meets on New Hampshire street studying Italian art and literature up to the sixteenth century with focus on Dante and Florentine artists. Notes on Italian Renaissance artists and photographers from Rome. A brief ad block promotes Syrup of Figs and Pendleton oysters with seeds for Sweet Pea.
Local brief items note the Atchison Saddlery company will relocate its Lansing factory to Atchison in spring. Civil service exams for clerk and carrier positions in the Atchison post office set for March 4. A fatal runaway near Salomon claims Calvin Bruce, a Verdi farmer, with companion William Griffith badly hurt but recovering. Sankney, Barton county gains a postmaster Judson Lucktey. Charles L. Blite of Kansas named Flowindian agency stenographer. A. W. Kimball of Blue Springs dies in Topeka while visiting daughter. Governor Stanly appoints Fred Friar probate judge of Wichita county to replace resigning Millar. Japanes e imitation stamps seized in Sydney sold to London despite expert scrutiny.
Chicago markets show receipts and price moves across cattle and calves, with steady or weak tones in several categories. Texas feeders and western cattle mixed, native and western stock amid varied demand as heavy offerings press prices down in places.
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