27 Jan 1894
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1894
Page
1
An old classified notice lists dental and medical professionals in Iowa City. Binta University of Iowa is cited with a late demonstrator in the Dental Department, located at No. 6 Main Street near Barber Bros. and Woodward's Drug Store, with a telephone number 22.
Wasiierox Jan 27 report describes New York Democratic rifts over tariff schedules on diamonds and precious stones with Cockran in a filibuster, Cummings accusing Cochran of favoring importers, and amendments trading duties on tin plate and lumber. Debates highlight party divisions, with votes on substitute measures and a night session drawing large attendance.
In Norwalk Connecticut a dispute at Emanuel Episcopal Church led to four converts facing public rebuke by J Watson Gulick. After the confrontation the four men left, later returning to thrash Gulick, who fled town. Rector Alexander Hamilton denounced the affair in a later service.
Rioting foreigners near Mansfeld Pennsylvania threaten mine operation. Deputies ride to the scene as Hungarians and others block entrances, wreck tipples, derail cars, and injure workers. Reports describe mobs advancing to further mines, with authorities arming deputies to restore order.
A Boston report notes ten inches of snow and strong winds creating a blizzard. Trains are badly delayed across New England as the storm continues with no sign of abatement.
In Washington on January 27 officials note that enforcing Behring Sea sea life protection will be hard. US and Britain cannot shield their own citizens from depredations while Canadian sealers and ships under other flags complicate compliance. Secy Gresham and British Ambassador Pauncefote pursue multilateral agreements to close these gaps.
In Decatur and Evansville, members of the Peoria Decatur Evansville gang faced trial. Van Meter received ten years in state prison while Woodward and Howe were sent to reform school aged 19 and 18. Van Meter vows to end his life but claims lineage from a Michigan lawyer. In Arkansas, Thomas Brady, accused Oliphant train robber and murder, was found guilty of murder in the first degree. sentencing deferred and remaining gang members to be tried.
Jan 27 report from Torgexa Kansas notes administration officials avoid commenting on Mrs Lease's letter. A midlevel populist in state service doubts affidavits exist and questions Mrs Lease's allegations. A Republican observer cites affidavits said to be from a reporter of the Atlanta Journal.
San Francisco marked a grand opening for the California Midwinter Exposition with a noon ceremony and a festive parade. Thousands arrived from across California and the Pacific coast, the streets decorated with flags while ships in the harbor displayed banners and businesses paused.
A summary of commodity markets and livestock receipts from New York Beach Market, Jamestown, and Saint Louis with grain futures and cash prices. Includes cattle, hogs, sheep, and poultry receipts, open and close shifts, and notes on market strength and declines. also reports Corbett Jackson boxing plans for England and regional notes from Pittsburgh and Kansas City.
A $200,000 plus fraud involving Geo W Howell Co Atchison and J H Bemis Co Jefferson Tex is exposed with cross country drafts and endorsements. Banks in Nebraska Texas Connecticut Omaha Chicago St Louis and Kansas City are named. The report also previews an entertainment feature Old Oaken Bucket at the opera house with Gus Williams and the show April Fool promising a strong cast and lively acts.
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