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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1898
Page
1
Kansas City market data shows Texas receipts strong with steer and heifer lots. Cattle acted steady on the wholesale floor with heavy bids and mixed lots trading at varied prices. Trade notes include figures for hog receipts, cattle weights, and agent summaries across market districts.
In a swift session the Senate approved the urgent deficiency bill without debate or dissent, funding forty million dollars for national defense and other purposes. President signed the measure at 3 40 in Washington as Vice President and Speaker presided, with a large audience of spectators and supportive statements from lawmakers.
Washington reports on March 9 Mindones a Brazilian minister said he knew of a coup attempt in Brazil detailing possible revolutionary actions. The remarks add to regional political tensions and reflect diplomatic commentary from the Brazilian government.
Pittsburg school children will raise funds to erect a shaft in Havana cemetery for sailors of the Maine buried there. Pennies from every school will be collected to finance the monument. Sheriff and Deputies Acquitted In Latti miner Killing Case. Jury finds not guilty. crowd in court as verdict read. Missouri National Guard Controversies Prompt Discipline Warnings Issued by Adjutant General Bell.
In Wientrra Kansas Judge Thayer granted a foreclosure decree to Mercantile Trust Co of New York for 1,700,000. The suit covers 104 miles of track from Wichita to Ellsworth Kansas along with Kansas City dates noted in the report.
After passage of a bill for two more artillery regiments Captain O J Sweet of St Laura Mo reports 1600 men needed. Iron Works at New Castxx Del resumes to employ 600 workers. Agricultural department bulletin shows livestock totals with shifts in horses cattle sheep swine and rising farm values across regions. Total farm livestock value up 14.27 percent year over year.
Passengers aboard the Aorangi recount a heat ray disaster in Melbourne and across Australian colonies. Heat, drought, fires, and a typhoid outbreak devastate Victoria and New Zealand towns. wells dry, rivers fall, and thousands flee inland as mortality soars.
Archbishop Kaine files civil proceedings against Rev. K. T. Tuohey, pastor of St. Patrick's, after failing to oust him via church courts. Tuohey judged only for poor finances. case forwarded to Rome by Chicago canonical court, while Kaine appoints a successor and bars Tuohey from priestly duties.
Annual stockholders meeting in St Louis presents 1897 report: gross earnings 24805451, net 7451339, total income 8177611, operating expenses 17454121, surplus 495120. Increase highlights include gross earnings up 2793490 and expenses up 902787. Also notes a series of local incidents and notices.
Commander W. H. Brownson of the United States Navy sails from New York to Southampton to study purchasable war craft and prepare for potential conflict. Shipbuilder Charles H Cramp also sails, while London reports indicate U S offers to buy ships abroad to forestall Spain.
In Lancaster two men from Milton and St Clair shot each other at Millersville then one died. They were former students of Pierce’s business college in Philadelphia who visited Minersville to see two female students. One survivor claimed no pact while the other left a note citing unrequited love for Alice Cum mings and Annie Sylmes.
No material change to General Rosecrans condition since yesterday. Authorities report he will likely continue to sink rapidly until death.
Hose Kona notes Russian Black Sea ships Sissai Veliky and Navarro arrive at the port amid unsettled Far East politics. Usher Guards plan a rehearsal for Miss Brown's Held by the Enemy and a Thursday photo session for Mr Caldwell’s pictorial album. The unit adopts a new manual of arms adapting a 45 cal National Guard rifle with carry arms dropped.
The L L Ls met Mrs Nicholson for a profitable afternoon with Dickens readings and Merchant of Venice discussions. The Review Literary club heard James Whitcomb Riley lives and poems, led by Miss Dicker, with current events on the sewing machine inventor. Lake View Hunting and Fishing association re elected officers, approved improvements and a $15 assessment, fish abundant at the lake, and a club dinner for forty. Police report a false alarm at an old barn ends with a Lawrence student rehearsing for debate. Quo Vadista cloth 75c at Tracy Learnarsd's.
Miss Taggart the Chi cag deaconess spoke to the students in chapel at 11 o clock. The reception featured a cake walk, music, a duet, and a light refreshments period. Workers in the blacksmith paint and wagon shops organized the evening events and were praised for arrangements.
Desirable building lots on Ohio Street offer the choicest location in the best residence portion. The notice highlights prime plots suitable for homes, emphasizing location prestige and potential for high-value development.
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