25 Jan 1890
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1890
Page
1
A fragmented directory item lists GF Lawrence with affiliates Jon A W Bensos and JL Bris, and references Oliver Batle Wa and Drope, reflecting a sparse business listing with unclear connections and locations.
New York January 4 R G Dun & Co weekly Review notes a generally improved business week with colder weather boosting activity. Treasury disbursements ease money markets while labor disputes ease. wool and cotton slow gains, grain speculation weak, and exports light as prices edge higher for stocks.
The House moved to committee on the customs administration bill with amendments debated and defeated. Separate notes cover the Samoan treaty criticism from Berlin papers, a Kansas Post Office robbery, bank and land reports, a Jeffer son City prison inquiry, Knights of Pythias conclave plans, Union Pacific tax questions, naval policy, Nellie Bly’s Chicago arrival, and a Buenos Aires debt rumor.
A massive blast destroyed a two story structure in Columbus Ohio. Brown is reported as the focal point of the incident with surrounding property damage and emergency response ongoing. Authorities investigate cause and extent of casualties.
A deadly gas explosion in a two story building at Wall and Noble Streets caused by natural gas accumulation killed several and injured many. Flames and debris swept the area as bystanders fled, with a mother clutching her infant amid the ruin. Rescue crews battled flames and attended to the wounded, while witnesses described a scene of panic and devastation.
In Oswego Kansas January 23 rumors spread that Mrs Almira Griffith called the Bender, and that she and daughter Kate Davis may confess to the murders tied to the Monroe family. Detectives say the alleged confession could help convict the old woman and officials report broad public interest as the case unfolds.
Geran January 24 reports a chaotic scene as lot jumping spurs police and military involvement, with ownership disputes and Perkina bill fears. In North Carolina Cora May Morris, nearly 21, faces trial for murdering her husband after a contentious marriage and alleged chloroform use, with will and life insurance arrangements under scrutiny.
The torpedo boat Cushing was launched yesterday. Jessie Dean Reynolds an actress committed death by own action in New York yesterday because of jealousy. Farmer Clark Adama of Covington Kentucky has paid 35 500 to learn the gold brick switche. T G Megibbon of Cynthiana Ky died last night wealthy distiller and prominent turf man. J W Avery of North Carolina a Washington department clerk drank carbolic acid in mistake for whisky and died in a few minutes. Green Baxter a negro was hanged at Montgomery Alabama yesterday for the murder of Lewis Pugh an aged white farmer in May last year. A canopy bedstead in which Washington had slept sold for 25 at the sale of effects of the James mansion on Washington heights New York yesterday. Syracuse University N Y has secured Professor Percy Goetschius of the Royal conservatory at Stuttgart a well known musical composer and instructor. General Boulanger has telegraphed congratulations to his followers in the chamber of deputies who made an aptor when M Juffrin attempted to speak. Three thousand Portuguese citizens have left their caiis at the French and Spanish legations in Lisbon to show their sympathy with Portugal. Thirteen prominent young men have been arrested on suspicion of being the White Caps who compelled Edgar Eliot and his wife to move away from Gwynneville Indiana. The supposed express robbers and murderers Brown Wallace and Delaney were identified by Engineer Spautling at Brownsville Texas yesterday and held in 5000 bail each. They were already under 2000 bail for cattle stealing. A letter from Bishop O Conner at St Augustine Florida says his health is falling rapidly and he never expects to see Omaha again.
Markets by Telegraph New York January 4 report across commodities stocks and grains. Lists prices for railroad shares Missouri Pacific North Western Rock Island and others with live stock notes from Kansas City and St Louis including cattle receipts and market steady to weak trends.
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