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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1900
Page
1
The telegraphic news from South Africa notes no clear British gains north of the Tugela. Reports say Boer defenders delay the British by holding advanced kopjes while entrenchments and gun positions are completed, with Warren’s forces slowly advancing and no decisive advantage yet achieved.
Washington January letters from Dr. Ector of Missoula to Senator Clark of Montana were read to the senate investigative committee. Ector testified, describing efforts to secure votes for Clark and demanding sums, while stating loyalty to Clark and opposing Daly. He cited promises of 850,000 for information, which he rejected.
Kansas City Missouri January 23 The state supreme court at Jefferson City affirmed the twenty year sentence given to John Kennedy known as the Quail Hunter for complicity in the Macomb Missouri train robbery of January 6 1699 He led a gang that operated near Kansas City and was jailed in Springfield His allies received terms from twelve to twenty four years Also reported Mayor of Arkansas City Kansas declares smallpox fears overblown with only eight houses quarantined and six likely releasable by January 26.
A black man fired a pistol on a Macon street, wounding several and killing two bystanders. Police moved to subdue him after an exchange of gunfire. the assailant fled, later identified as a local resident. Investigators say the motive remains unclear as officers cordon off the crime scene.
Two companies of the Forty-eighth infantry and three of Thirishth infantry, under Maj. Mabry, defeated 800 insurgents at Taal Batangas Saturday. U S gunboat Marietta shelled the town. Insurgents lost four cannon, two captured. Two Americans wounded, ten insurgents dead found. Plague toll rises to 14 cases and 11 deaths. Subscriptions push St Louis World’s Fair 1903 funding. $5,000,000 Congress bill soon. Japanese marriage in Columbus connects to prominent circles. Kansas Editorial Association meets Fort Scott with a broad program.
The national prohibition convention is called to nominate a president and conduct business. It will meet at the Coliseum in Chicago on Wednesday, June 27 at 1 am. Delegates are apportioned by state and territory, with four at large per slate and additional delegates per 1,000 votes for Joshua Lovertoy. Alternate allocations follow the same ratio. The selection method is set by state committees and conventions. Oliver W. Stewart chairs the call with M. T. Wardwell as secretary.
A digest of international items: American investments in Mexico reach about 150 million dollars, Swiss cheese varieties, Jamaica as a tourist magnet, Caspian storms, Egyptian washermen on the Nile, Baku harbor and naphtha wealth, Belgian PR reform with proportional representation, Vienna pawnshops enlarged, the Austrian crown photographed for accuracy, and Indian New Year customs with Varsha pratipods festooned homes.
Washington January opening debate on the Roberts case drew large crowds, mostly women, in the gallery. Tayler led for the majority with a decisive speech. Roberts shifted toward the center amid strong opposition as arguments centered on alleged violations of statutes and the Utah admission compact.
Washington Jan 23 Turley of Tennessee reported from the Committee on privileges and elections a resolution claiming Matthew S Quay is not entitled to a seat as a senator from Pennsylvania. The committee majority favored the resolution while a minority report argued Quay is entitled to the seat.
In river life a lone steamboat will race a slower craft when driven by urgency and pride. Passengers recall captains declaring they will not race while secretly aiming to avoid danger, yet pressure from faster boats spurs crews to push toward the horizon.
In Vineyard Haven Maya Jan 23 the Glasgow steamer Ardandhu Captain Dundas from New London to Halifax sank after colliding with the Metropolitan liner Hermano Winter from Boston to New York off Robinsons Hole. Two of Ardandhus crew of thirty one were lost. The Hermano Winter reached port with its bow damaged and the twenty nine Ardandhu survivors aboard. Also notes include a report on Charles Bruh inventor of liquid air and his lab experiments in Cleveland and Ann Arbor with machines designed to produce liquid air at high capacity.
A large meteorite was seen near Pearl in the Tuscarawas County area two days ago, its fiery trail lighting the sky and causing a ground tremor felt across the county. William Albert and his two sons witnessed the event while in a field near Pearl, then hurried home as authorities seek the crash site.
An extension of time will be granted torpedo boat builders due to forgings shortages and steelmakers’ production limits. Lack of facilities to protect completed boats and unused congress funds add to delays. Expect torpedo boats to be delayed about one to two years.
D J Swenie chief of the Chicago fire department was awarded a gold medal by the Illinois State Firemen's association at their Princeton Illinois session in honor of his fifty years in the fire service B F Staymates Clinton statistician delivered the presentation praising his long service and Swenie pledged to face any duty.
Describes an excellent building lot on a desirable street in South Lawrence. Highlights best location in town, proximity to the University, and convenient transportation access. Envisions it as perfect for residence or business use with strong appeal and value.
Mixed cattle and hog receipts reported with steady to slow trade. Highlights include native cattle and lambs at firm to strong bids, Texas steers and cows showing varied prices, and Chicago grains with mixed to steady results. Forecasts and monthly notes indicate fluctuating demand across markets and commodity classes.
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