17 Jun 1891
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1891
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists mayor and ward officers with names including A W Bebsae J L Corn Vanvournt and Joho M Walker. Mentions HUTCHINGS ATTORNEY AT LAW and legal notices. Poor legibility obscures roles, dates, and exact jurisdictions.
The Ohio Republican state convention opens amid bright weather and high enthusiasm. Delegates nominate William McKinley for governor by acclamation after fiery speeches praising his record and tariff policy. The platform endorses protection, a regulated immigration system, pensions for veterans, and a gold and silver currency. Other statewide offices are filled on the first ballots with Harria, Poe, Cope, Richards, Williams, Grace named to posts.
The Ohio Republican state convention named William McKinley Jr. as the standard bearer. Col Conger of Akron chaired the session at Grand Opera House, with Nevin of Daytona named as chairman. The platform praised past policies, urged tariff reform, homestead lands, and protection for American industry, while endorsing Harrison's administration and Blaine, Windom, and Foster in cabinet roles. A separate report notes ex Sen McDonald's worsening condition and a bear incident at a circus in Bushnell Illinois where a child was injured.
Privy Councillor Von Somen discusses the Berlin exposition of 1896 and warns that Europe must consolidate commercially against American aggression. He argues that tariffs and market denial threaten European trade, and predicts a potential commercial war if current policies persist. He also considers Europe’s ability to substitute grain from Russia or India and notes the impact of American manufacturing on European exports.
Meager details report a passenger train plunging from a trestle over Coon River near Cuan Rapids. Two passengers killed, around thirty injured, conductor and brakeman badly hurt, dispatches say diversions and rescuers rushed to the scene as night rain and storm hampered efforts.
Paris gossip recounts Mrs Langtry's alleged clash with admirer John Haled and a rival, with Baird’s resignation over Pay and a public chastisement at a Grand Prix. Kilrain vs Slavin boxing match ends with Slavin the winner after Kilrain is knocked out in the ninth. Suburban race at Bay results in Tenny leading, Major Demo and Cassius following. Canada’s cabinet reshuffle places Chapleau in railways after the session. Texas corn crop projected at 40 to 60 bushels per acre.
A detailed expert accountants report on Bardaley embezzling 145000 from the school fund is sent to Mayor Stuart and council. The document traces deposits, overdrafts, and checks from state school funds, Farmers and Mechanics Bank, and multiple accounts as investigators pursue the city treasurer’s alleged diversions. City officials seek recovery of stock and funds, with lawyers promising further disclosures and a probed fraud fallout.
A jumble of reports covers a wide range of events: a $90,000 loss in Haltimora Michigan, glass price rises, AQ U W lodge meeting in Detroit, a Mondovi Wisconsin fire destroying seven stores for $40,000, and a burned bridge in Pittsburgh. Mount Vesuvius lava flow ends abruptly. Ireland’s O Gorman Mahon dies. Gan Groavenor resigns from an immigration commission. British parliament foregoes autumn session, resuming in January. Basel canton rail disaster death toll at least 120 with hundreds injured. Kansas City Chicago rate war opens. Chicago and Alton lines clash. Drowning deaths in Noix Creek Louisiana and Mohawk River suggest peril in summer bathing. Kingfisher papers consolidate. a Fairfax VA tragedy ends in a father killing his child and suicide. A deaf-and-dumb man in Austria dies of starvation after being forgotten in a cell. Gideon W Marsh, Keystone Bank president, possibly fled to Brazil. Overcrowded excursion steamers prompt federal crackdown. Jury impanelling proceeds in Now Gos. trial continues with witnesses and verdict pending.
The market page shows mixed signals in provisions and grains with cattle and hog futures steady to lower, while pork, lard, and dry goods quote higher bids. Dairy products hold even steadier as sugar, oats, and wheat futures pivot amid July and September settlement dates.
A Missouri circuit court decision declares city real estate taxes must align with county assessor valuations. Mrs Elizabeth Ballinger’s property, initially valued at 2000, later saw a 24500 valuation for buildings. taxes paid on the higher amount were rejected, and the building was sold for taxes. The court orders the city to accept 319% of prior county taxes, affecting numerous similar cases.
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