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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1898
Page
1
Esquimalt orders from Rear Admiral Palliser require all ships to be ready within 48 hours for a Pacific voyage to China. The Queen’s ship Udeasupt leads the sprint, followed by Imperius, with others prepared for sailing as tensions rise in the Orient.
Western states prompt alarm as A Thoroton is appointed to audit Metropolitan Insurance books. Industry leaders fear a broader attack on life insurers and consider lobbying Congress to create a national insurance department under a federal superintendent.
West moved to take up the Teller silver resolution in the Senate and Lodge called for an executive session. The motion failed 27 to 39 with several western Republicans and Quay voting no and no Democrat voting yes. The Teller resolution was then taken up by a 41 to 25 vote in another roll call.
Urgent appeal to Congress urges passage of Hubbard bill mandating death or hard labor for train wrecking and robbery. The petition cites 204 U S rail robberies over eight years with 78 killed and 67 injured, and notes Diaz in Mexico ordering swift execution of wreckers. It argues interstate commerce reach and federal protection should apply to people and goods alike.
California prepares for a statewide golden jubilee to honor the 50th anniversary of the gold discovery. A week of events will feature a mining fair, with wide involvement from nearly every county to showcase western mining history and progress.
In the Cuban debate in the house Clark of Missouri denounces McKinley era policy. He argues Spain must speed up the war’s end or be expelled and slams current aid to Cuba as insufficient, urging stronger naval action to defend American honor and flag.
A county attorney submitted a mandamus petition to force Crawford County Clerk Ecker to surrender the office to Populist Cunningham who was elected to succeed Ecker. The court declined mandamus, noting Cunningham appears elected. proceedings may start in his name. In Chicago, testimony about a wife murder revealed details from James Smith as to the crime and body burial. The case will go before a jury soon.
Currency hearing before the House Banking and Currency Committee continues with ex secretary Sairchild testifying while Gage is to resume at 2 pm. Exhumation suggests death by blood poisoning. in Kansas City Whitcraft death case moves to coroner’s inquest with potential relatives contesting administrator. Kate Burnett dies from clothing fire in Navapa after convulsion. Mrs Grazilski dies after attempting to dance at granddaughter’s wedding. Illinois street railway bill advances to give 99 year franchises. Gen B R Lee’s birthday observed in Richmond with closures. Thomas Clark convicted of first degree murder in Missouri.
In Kansas City a judge upheld a police court fine of 680 and costs against Mrs A J Baird for failing to report a diphtheria case leading to a child’s death. He denounced Christian Science and suggested a higher court could have levied a $1000 fine. Mrs Baird plans to appeal.
Analysis compares British and American naval training with focus on quick, decisive action. The piece argues British officers excel in practical application of knowledge, while acknowledging criticism of naval education. It cites Nauticus critiques and defends the value of hands on leadership in combat readiness.
Kansas City live stock market notes show mixed receipts and steady to firm demand. Cattle and calves see varied bids with steady hogs and steady dairy creamery milk flows. grains and oats list higher futures while Chicago grain markets show gains in wheat corn and oats.
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