17 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1899
Page
1
The court ruling voids all laws previously enacted by the late legislature affecting the pay of Mimbara's officials. The action halts any salary or allowance changes and directs immediate review. Authorities vow further steps pending formal articulation of the decision.
The War Investigation Commission released Ragan's amended statement, deeming most changes unsatisfactory. Officials noted no need for further formal objections. press representatives read the document as justified. Debate followed on propriety and potential legal implications amid ongoing political tension in Washington and national security concerns.
Governor of Pennsylvania and General Pos. Goble inducted in a grand ceremony to mark an era of strong leadership. In Washington, McCleary urged recommittal of the currency bill amid irregular parliamentary handling. Lincoln and Nebraska consider war department probes into Col. Stagenberg amid accusations of misconduct and transfer pending inquiry.
United States exports for 1898 show a substantial gain over imports, with exports at 1 925 169 and imports 653 604 604, leaving a large trade surplus. December 1898 exports reached 157 947 443 while imports totaled 53 531 489, creating an excess of 83 425 059. Washington reports earlier years with dominant export figures and prior trade patterns. In Guthrie Oklahoma fusionist caucus issues, three Republicans Hutto Gandy Hoston defect to the populists altering committee control. Ships forming a southern-evolution squadron under Admiral Sampson include New York Brooklyn Indiana Texas Chicago Newark and Massis, with Havana target by Feb 1. In Jefferson City Missouri, speculation whether Bill Ryan Jennings and Evans are identical train robbers persists amid state penitentiary investigations.
The session features a measure to require a state board of health license for medical practice, with a comical medical exam on clinical and physiological subjects. Other actions include plumbing board exams, civil appropriations for families of workers killed in the oilroom, a uniform personal property tax proposal, and a constitutional resolution to elect the state printer with a state-owned printing plant.
In Jefferson City Tubbs proposes a three member committee from both houses to study adopting a state text book system. Governor Stephens calls for a commission to negotiate with the federal government on public lands loans. Lincoln reports a Senate vote tally with Allen leading a Republican fusion slate, while Wichita, Kansas endures a sharp cold snap with temperatures resembling early spring.
An OCR fragment shows Commissary General Charles P. Eagan and others in Washington as war leaders discuss a commission and readiness. President Wilson reportedly planned a cabinet meeting with Secretary Elny and Long to chair a special session on wartime authority. The scene includes references to Generals and a White House emergency with the administration debating actions and timing.
W H Snyder resident manager of a national life insurance company was robbed on a packed streetcar by three men. A policeman aboard stood watch but the trio escaped with a jewelry case containing diamonds and other pieces worth 3000 to 4000 dollars. Snyder identified two suspects but details remain hazy.
A sprawling, garbled newswire fragment covers politics in Delaware and Kansas, Cuba aid payments, and a general discussion on quail flight distance. It references Senator Gray, Melinley, and a Republican legislature, plus a 40 percent dividend for First National Bank of Emporia, with recovery details for a local case in Garnett Kansas and a Cuban army pay advance of 30 million dollars. The piece also notes a Santiago brevet report and a speculative note on quail flight distances across the Missouri River.
A fashionable Chicago apartment lounge shooting ends with Mrs Hanna wounded in the thigh after Miss Golan Sraymond, a newly wedded woman, entered the Hanna residence and fired a revolver sixty shots rang out, Miss Raymond fled and is yet to be located. Jealousy is cited as a motive as Hanna’s former companion had recently dated Miss Raymond.
Kansan City January seventeenth reports a sharp cold spell across the region with temperatures dropping ten to twenty six degrees from yesterday. By early morning Minnesota and North Dakota readings were near or below zero while South Dakota and Iowa saw sub zero levels. Snow fell in Chicago Des Moines Concordia and North Platte as high pressure pushed from the Gulf toward the Ohio valley. Temperatures expected to fall tonight then rise Wednesday night with a possible warmer spell inland later.
Harrisburg January 17 A conference of anti Quay Republican lawmakers decided to meet daily during the contest for United States senator, aiming to coordinate strategy and pressure amid the high profile battle.
Professor William T. Lar ing, superintendent of the bureau of education, has drafted a plan for a public school system in Cuba. The proposal envisions a central bureau with expansion to population centers and rural districts, funded by local taxes and free schools. The plan mirrors the American system with adjustments for local conditions and awaits cabinet review.
The Missouri senate and house voted separately for United States senator with Francis M. Cockrell the Democratic nominee set to succeed himself for a fifth term. His opponent is Republican Richard Kerens, nominated by acclamation. In the senate Kerens received 67 votes to Cockrell’s 105. Kerens was nominated by Walter Jones in the house.
John Russell Young, librarian of the congressional library, died at his home in Washington this morning after several weeks of illness. He was a noted journalist, diplomat, and public official, and an intimate associate of distinguished public men.
In Cleveland a man and woman attempting to escape from a burning building fell to the ground. The husband died instantly and the wife was fatally injured. The blaze and surrounding chaos dominated the scene as responders moved to aid the injured and identify the victims.
Kansas City live stock markets end with receipts and price estimates for cattle calves hogs and lambs from multiple markets including cattle receipts around 1000 native steers and cows and beef feeders. hogs with mixed and heavy classes. lambs around 500. Chicago grain futures show slight declines and steady to higher spot grain prices along with Kansas City and Chicago futures notes. market tone mixed as receipts shift and prices adjust.
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