06 Jul 1891
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1891
Page
1
A violent cyclone tore through Baton Rouge causing mass ruins in the residence area and injuring and trapping inmates. The storm's full extent remains unknown as rescue efforts and assessments continue across the city utilities and surrounding facilities.
Hannibal Hamlin longtime political figure and anti slavery advocate dies Saturday in Bangor Maine after a long public career. He served as vice president and in major United States roles. his death follows a lengthy illness with family at his side. He leaves a widow and two sons. Funeral plans have not yet been announced.
A bold robbery at Wiggers jewelry store on Union Street Nashville occurred yesterday afternoon. A man shown silverware left empty, theft totaled about 84 000 dollars in diamonds and jewelry. Detectives assigned to the case as authorities pursue the suspected professional thief.
A deadly Gulf of Mexico storm sweeps Galveston with waters flooding streets and warehouses. Winds peak near forty miles per hour as darkness falls and electric wires are toppled. A four masted schooner reported in distress off the bead hotel prompted rescue attempts, though confirmation remained elusive.
Charleston reports Chilean conflict amid U S bitter feelings toward the government. Insurgents now number about 20 000 in the field and control most of the country north of Valparaiso while Balmaceda forces clash at Iquique. Foreigners seek refuge as Marines pledge protection.
Reports from Frisco detail preparations for the execution of four condemned men, with authorities enforcing high secrecy and armed guards around Auburn’s prison. Warden Brown and staff maintain quiet conduct as reporters and guards monitor the scene, while breakfast orders reveal the men’s ordinary routines before the likely late morning or early afternoon death.
A Chicago area fire destroyed the Centenary M. E. church and four residences in San Francisco causing significant losses. Other reports mention Kaiser William's England visit, civil unrest in Chile, and lightning strikes injuring several in Starr's County, AG.
Market notes show mixed activity in grains and dairy prices with butter, creamery demand, and sugar cured provisions noted. Prices for corn, rye, and oats fluctuate. hogs and cattle show steady to firm trends while wheat and flour futures edge lower.
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