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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1896
Page
1
In Washington on January 22 Senator Wolcott of Colorado delivered a speech challenging the Monroe doctrine resolution. He argued the measure would do little good and may cause harm, urging peace between English speaking peoples while defending the United States without waging conquest.
George S Killory, appointed by Secretary Coburn to inspect Kansas sugar, reports the future uncertain as government and state bounty laws expire. He notes manufacturing costs exceed revenue and manufacturers must rely on sale of products with no aid anticipated. Gov Morrill remains firm on not calling a special session without a Supreme Court ruling. A Populist committee call sets February 14 for state convention planning in Torrance Kansas.
The Maryland legislature ratified the republican caucus and elected George R. Wellington to succeed H Gibson as United States senator. Goldsborough received one vote. others cast ballots for Smith Pattison and Woodin amid caucus dissent.
A ship passenger recounts the execution of five ringleaders of a massacre at Ku Chien. Heads were displayed on blocks after three seconds per beheading, with headless bodies left at the scene and later hung from trees. Holmes found not guilty in a Chicago murder case by private detective Corbett who claims the victims are alive and an alibi exists.
The $100,000 damage suit of Charles F. Johnson against Dr. Leslie Keeley of Dwight Illinois was continued to March 9 for contempt over failure to furnish security for costs. Keeley’s counsel seeks to strike Keeley’s deposition answer about the bi-chloride gold cure and seeks default judgment.
The Panhandle passenger train No 21 exploded one mile east of there this morning, killing engineer Chas Trimble and fireman George Waters. The Chickasaw legislature adjourned single day due to a quorum shortage. Erma Williston, four, died after falling into a fireplace. Mrs M Ann Bullard died from injuries after a fall. Coast defenses bill eyed. $50 million may be needed for fortifications at 28 ports. W H Russell urges enlistment in Sons of Veterans of America and Union Defenders day observance on Feb 12.
A head on collision between a passenger and freight train south of Beanville Missouri on the Missouri Kansas Texas line killed fireman Frank Berry and badly injured two engineers, while conductor Harris’s stopped watch caused the wreck. Passengers were spared serious harm. Berry’s name links Sedalia city council.
A clash erupts as bankers fight express money orders with calls for better cashing provisions. The dispute centers on discounts when cashing orders at banks and alleges express firms profit from inadequate handling. Meanwhile a Missouri colony opens for epileptics, and trolley cars to Mount Vernon promise faster travel. News covers ship arrivals, a divorce, a women’s federation, bank fraud conviction, a tiny Sedalia baby, and a fatal railway rear-end collision.
A major blaze at 417 Broadway, St. Louis, broke out at 10:30 last night in the four story building housing surgical and electric instruments. Firemen pulled five into the wreckage as sections collapsed. several were badly burned or killed. Rescue efforts continued through the night with bodies recovered including Joby Stanton and James Roday. others remained missing. The blaze caused extensive damage to stock at Jordan Co. cutlery and surrounding structures. total losses estimated around 200,000 dollars with insured losses about 140,000.
Prince Henry of Battenburg husband of Princess Beatrice dies at 9 AM after contracting fever in Ashanti while on a royal assignment. Born October 5, 1853, he was 81? no, 52. He served as governor on the Isle of Wight and in Essex. News confirms the death reached Osborne as the royal family mourns. the Blonde carried the news from Sierra Leone.
In New York on LMU Street a dozen horses panicked during a Triblman sale causing four to ten injuries. Officers and bystanders attempted to restore order as ambulances transported injured men and horses to nearby hospitals while crowds dispersed.
Markets by wire from Kansas City and surrounding areas indicate slow to steady demand across hogs cattle and sheep with receipts and prices noted. Live stock prices list hogs calves cattle and sheep along with grain bids and market conditions reflecting a cautious trading day in several western and southern markets.
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