21 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1898
Page
1
A feared Lynching followed the fatal beating of John McGowan, a young northern Illinois teacher, by Henry and Scott Jordan after a rule to greet pupils was disobeyed. The boys were arrested as outrage and Texas-like anger convulse locals in Alexander county.
Richard J Halloran a St Louis police officer was fatally shot by Nellie Manion who then killed herself after a quarrel over love. Halloran’s account agrees with Manion’s. A second woman in the case is noted. a third party’s identity is mentioned in a brief note from Illinois. Also reported is ex-Justice John M Scott's death at 75 from a carbuncle in Illinois. The Equal Suffrage Jubilee marks the 100th anniversary of the Seneca Falls convention with Kansas leading municipal voting rights celebrations in January and February.
Decatur Indiana residents report the trial of James Parrish, a constable whipped last September, with evidence that his wife helped arrange the attack and attended secret Whitecaps meetings. The sprawling notice also mentions political notes, school costs, and local deaths.
New York Life ends dispute by paying 24000 dollars to settle Hillmow claim. Company agrees to full and final payout, totaling 24000 dollars after policy conditions and rent aspects are resolved.
In Kansas City, New York Life Insurance Co agrees to pay 10000 in full plus 24000 accrued interest to Mrs. John W Hillmon, ending a famed insurance litigation. The settlement ends further trials and affects remaining claims from Mutual Life and Connecticut Mutual. Judges Green and Riggs comment on the surprise and implications for Lawrence residents.
Maryland reporters note no Senate breakthrough after fourth to seventh ballots. Shaw and McComas remain central figures as talks of withdrawal to back a compromise candidate gain traction amid continued adjournments. Adjournments and lineups reflect a stalled path to a decision.
A Yokohama dispatch reports Japan ready for war as nine warships are said to depart for Chinese waters within a week. The move signals to deter Russia and preserve status quo in Manchuria and Korea, with Britain seen aligned to oppose any shift.
Washington January 21 Senate opened with Quay denying rumors that he vowed to push the Teller resolution. Allen presented Ned Allen's resolution requesting records on Mrs. M E Roberts dismissed from the pension office. Gallinger moved to send the matter to civil service retrenchment committee. Allen said the woman was linked to former Secretary Carlisle and James G Beck. He condemned how she had been treated by the interior secretary and pensions commissioner.
In a crowded Chicago courtroom on May 1 Luetgert testified about his actions at the sausage factory the night his wife disappeared. He sought to explain the mystery surrounding her absence while the jurors listened closely to his examination as evidence in the murder trial.
Kansas City and Sedalia officials named for the Missouri State Federation of Women’s Clubs for the coming year. Officers include President Laura E Gammon Kansas City Recording Secretary E E Medellan Sedalia Corresponding Secretary M S Wright Kansas City Treasurer A R Levering Hannibal Auditor Josephine A Carey Joplin Directors include John A Allen St Louis Sallie Potter Smed Sedalia E M Shepherd Springfield and Charles Winn supporting state funds row notes a Sedalia institute salary fraud warrant for Wm Ebright. Postmaster nomination William M Treloar Mexico Missouri announced. Senate to vote on Teller resolution next Thursday. Ernest Basin inventor of the roller steamer dies.
Kansas City markets show cattle receipts around 4 20 with steady to higher tendencies. Sheep receipts about 2 000. lambs and mutton noted with steady prices. Grain and produce figures cover No 7 hard, corn futures, and apples active trading in small lots. Chicago and Chicago Live Stock updates indicate mixed movements with steady to stronger tendencies in cattle and beef prices.
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