28 Jan 1890
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1890
Page
1
Fragmentary business directory entry for Lawrence shows scattered names. It mentions individuals such as Beneve Brisa Brooks and Bertley Butler alongside items like drape and mince, but the full context and roles are unclear from the OCR snippet.
Senator Walthall of Mississippi replies to a speech by Senator Ingalls as Congress discusses current issues. The exchange highlights regional priorities and party positions amid ongoing legislative debates.
In Washington on January 27 the Senate debated Chaplin Chandler's resolution requesting the attorney general's report on the Aberdeen Mississippi outrage. Senator Ingalls condemned mob violence against HJ Faunce, arguing federal powers are limited in intrastate crimes but urging unity and protection of US citizens. Senator George challenged federal authority while others cited Constitution section 2 article 4 on citizenship rights.
The Missouri House passed a bill appropriating 1.5 million for three Federal prisons after committee amendments. The session adjourned on a quorum vote with no further action. Also reported are notices of outlawed notes in a dispute involving the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad, and several other items from Kansas City and Jefferson City.
Justice Brewer issues opinions in United States appellate versus John Hancock et al regarding the San Fernando grant, with findings on patent validity and conduct. The article also covers Chinese treaty disputes, Kansas Comanche bonds, a fatal shooting in Conawa, a deadly train wreck near a small village, freight rate cuts, cattle and hog reports across western states, a proposed quarantine on Kansas hogs, boxing talk between Sullivan and Jackson, a desperado’s death in Arkansas, and a university regent appointment in Clay Center.
A demented youth, David Alexander, fired at Bishop Waitaker during confirmation at St. John's Episcopal Church in Philadelphia but missed. He cried of martyrdom, was disarmed by ushers, and arrested as authorities determine motive tied to a letter he received.
A passenger train on the Mouon Mluugu Intua Creek jumped the track, causing disruption and injuries. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as investigators began assessing the cause and potential repairs. Local authorities urged caution for travelers while service resumed in stages.
In Indiana near Caroed a Chicago to Monon passenger train wrecked at 7 50 am. The tender derailed and the coaches plunged into a creek. A woman and two boys perished in the burning car while several others were rescued, one identified as Mrs Lizzie Fitzpatrick of this city, and two others later reported as killed or fatally injured.
Market summaries show varied prices across grains provisions and stocks with notes on futures and spot bids. Wheat corn oats and pork products display mixed demand while rail and shipping rates influence edge of the trading day across Chicago and New York markets.
A Philadelphia banker Joseph A Dittman missing since December 11 was found floating in the Schuylkill yesterday. Reports say uprisings are feared across Portugal. Lexington Missouri grieves Dr Riagayll who died Sunday from grippe and pneumonia. Thirteen garrison fires near Bunker Hill caused $15000 in damage. Johan Lb Black a Marshall Missouri farmer died. he was a prominent figure in local life. Colonel Ro 8 Thornton of Hampson Thornton killed a railway superintendent in Mexico amid a dispute over a settlement. An Argentine revenue cutter found an island off Yatagesia housing a sole survivor of a wreck from 1880. Postmaster appointments listed in Kansas with changes in multiple counties. A Kansas City juvenile was sent to reform school for a five year term. An estate valued at $50,000 saw the heirs’ claims settled. London reports an English tower near 1200 feet, surpassing the Eiffel.
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