26 Jan 1891
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1891
Page
1
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In Topeka a broad Republican front forms around Ingalls as Democrats and alliance factions contend for power. Old soldiers and lawmakers lash at opponents while Ingalls’s return to the U.S. Senate appears likely amid caucus maneuvers, resolutions, and daily name petitions surpassing four thousand.
Geo Burris of Artex Newborn area lies near death after 29 days of fasting amid a telegraph driven crisis. New York reports isolation as wires and poles fail. several deaths occur from contact with broken lines. Weather holds fair, communication restoration expected by evening.
Admiral La Torre of Chilean navy, famed for capturing the ironclad Huascar, travels to Europe to oversee shipbuilding and comments the army and navy likely avoid conflict. He doubts a coast-wide naval blockade is feasible and expects a rapid resolution if the army joins the revolt, while noting political distrust fuels tensions between President Balmaceda and Congress.
The Provencanos were acquitted on charges of lying in wait and wounding, while the Hennessy murder link remains debated. The article notes ambush fire at Esplanade Street and Clayborne Avenue, with several wounded, and says some suspects will seek bail to aid police in tying the Hennessy killing to the Matranzo faction. Additional items include Cherokee Outlet retirement talk, silver bill prospects, Fort Reno hunting death, and local ads.
In Wasaixe Toy Jan 24 report Congressmen comment on Southern Legislatures declining to join the World’s Fair while elections legislation is considered. Senator Cullem of Illinois doubts the move affects fair support. Butterworth of Ohio warns of jeopardizing the fair. Candler of Massachusetts cites public sentiment. Abner Taylor of Illinois expects success regardless. Berry of Arkansas endorses the action while noting potential financial impact if election law stalls immigration and capital flow.
Terre, S. I., Jan. 26. Speculation swirls over Moody’s setback after a Lawrence County seath. Vusionists favor J. W. Harden or Speaker Seward as caucus nominees to block a joint ballot, while Moody aims to stay Republican nominee. Pettigrew, Moody ally, feels worse, as secession talk grows among House Republicans. In Washington, Senate adjournment drags on, with Republicans planning to curb debate on the closure rule, while Aldrich keeps Democrats in the dark and Morton signals support for a hard line.
A dated dispatch reports mobs driving Chinese laundry workers from Pendleton and Milton, with an incident of a man dragged by a rope. Disruptions extend to Hilgard and Osage areas, amid rumors of planned violence. fires destroy several businesses, including a hardware store and druggists, paralyzing town commerce.
Taubeneck and allies block a decisive Senate vote while Adams recovers from an eye injury misattributed to neuralgia. Adams plans to attend joint sessions. allies threaten to withhold votes to deny a quorum. Streetor remains the favored candidate despite opposition from Republican leaders. The Tanheaves probe nears completion and public reaction grows as witnesses echo similar accounts.
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