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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1899
Page
1
General Otis cites Manila dispatches detailing rainy season, large Luzon occupancy, and insurgent setbacks. Troop health shows illness largely from arduous service, with transport reinforcements and regulars replacing volunteers as news notes Washington June 24 26.
Distinguished men from all sections of the country are expected here Wednesday to participate in the discussion of reforms before the national social and political conference opening that day. An elaborate program has been arranged. Among those expected to be present is Chief Justice Doyter of the Kansas supreme court.
Ex governor William J. Stone of Missouri, leading Democrat, sharply disagrees with William J Bryan and other party leaders over the Philippine question. He declines a firm stance on ownership and sovereignty but opposes expansionists, urging support for the existing government while addressing issues arising in the islands. The Tribune notes his measured critique amid party divisions and the Dewey victory context.
A sprawling, ragged OCR fragment presents varied items from a late 19th or early 20th century issue. It includes scattered notes on people like Antawn and Mrs. Oser, religious and social scenes, travel mentions, a population or census-like tally, and unrelated notes about ships, governors, and crimes. The text reads as a collage of disjointed telegrams, notices, and brief items rather than a coherent single story.
The Havana customs receipts from January to June 33 inclusive totaled 4.95s.u15. The passage notes a calendar of events including a Fourth of July celebration in Hawaii, Spain's Official Gazette, a deadly capsizing near Mont, and riots near Cecirano Rome. It references yellow fever outbreaks in Cuba with five deaths and other civilian fatalities.
A Manila cable reports Captain Clarke Captain Watson Lieutenant Ball and 200 wounded from the Twentieth Kansas regiment sent home. About 450 still on duty or unfit for field service. regiment strength around 1,200 with 560 unfit or on duty restrictions.
A chaotic report details an Italian millionaire considering Rome after brigands abducted him in Sardinia and paid a ransom of 50,000 lire. It notes related crimes and captures in Sardinia and a separate New York kidnapping case, plus remarks on currency issues and Western development.
Secretary Alger returned to Washington after a three week absence and stated he will not resign over his senatorial candidacy or alliance with Gov Pingree. He asserted Gov Pingree supports McKinley first and last. The report includes weather and other brief items from Nebraska and Kansas.
Louisville June 26 The Democratic state convention failed to transact business as three candidates faced a stalemate over the gubernatorial nomination. Police were present. protests and appeals blocked roll calls while Stone Hardin leaders urged restraint. After hours, the crowd remained in turmoil and refused to yield until a vote was finally taken.
In Las Vegas New Mexico on June 26 the Rough Riders held their annual reunion with a 10 am parade. The march stretched about six miles with four divisions led by a drum corps and crowds showing strong enthusiasm. Crop reports from England and France are hopeful though Eastern Europe worsens. In Pittsburg the Tin Plate works will close at midnight Friday due to failed wage-scale talks, risking 50 000 layoffs.
The Shamrock yacht was launched this afternoon by Lady Runsett who christened it with champagne saying I christen you Shamrock God bless you good luck to you may you bring back the cup The report also notes extreme Missouri River flooding near Helena Montana with water levels reaching historic highs and a boating race at Poughkeepsie between Cornell Penn Columbia crews and other details from national news items.
Markets show steady to firm openings across cattle, grain, and hogs with receipts. Texas steers around 4.60 to 5.00, native cattle mixed, hogs steady, lambs around 4.25 to 4.75, grain bids firm with wheat and corn futures mixed, Chicago and Kansas City grain prices inching upward on summer demand.
Lots described as the choicest residence or business parcels on Ohio Street in South Lawrence. Advertised as close in with convenient transportation and Vermont Street access, cheaper than acre properties, offering premier surroundings for homes or ventures.
We are pushing low prices on furniture as we extend early spring buying. Buy an iron or brass bed for cool clean comfort at a cheap price. Iron beds come in colors white pink blue black copper or green to match any room. This store intends to offer June as our bargain month.
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