11 Mar 1893
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1893
Page
1
A garbled 19th century column lists various attorneys at law, officials, and professions such as physician librarian and dentist. The legible names include Norton and Spangler among legal figures, with scattered references to insurance, abstracts of title, and local businesses. The fragment provides a glimpse of a busy, multi profession notice page with many unreadable parts.
A massive blaze in Boston destroyed the Ames Building area and adjacent structures, injuring many and killing at least four. Firefighters, military aid, and Mayor Matthews assisted as workers jumped from upper floors to safety amid rapid spread and dense smoke. The incident left extensive property damage and frightened crowds, with the fire finally brought under control near 6 pm.
Eyewitnesses describe a chaotic collapse near a storefront where a crowd gathered. A bystander died as floors gave way and onlookers scrambled to assist, with rescue efforts hampered by collapsing debris and spreading crowds.
March 11 report from Grau Oklahoma describes a turbulent session where lawmakers clashed in quarrels over legislation. Repeal attempts on anti gambling measures failed amid bribery accusations and accusations of vote selling. Citizens demand reform as the body returns to business.
Reports indicate the Ann Arbor strike may extend to nearby lines with freight halted entering the city. Assistant Chief Younanton presided over a noon meeting as engineers consider halting on home lines and adjust connections. A large conference of Lake Shore executives discussed the evolving situation and potential company actions.
A Republican senator cited confidences about President Wilson’s possible changes to the Hawaiian treaty. He said changes could require Hawaiian consent, amid opposition from Queen Liliuokalani’s representative and broader Hawaiian resistance to annexation. The discussion centers on whether amendments would be submitted to the Senate for approval.
Mrs Edgar Wood and her three children drowned when a ferry boat overturned in a swift current just below the city. Two bodies recovered. search continues for the others as officials report the disaster and local sentiment shifts toward tighter river safety. Nearby reports discuss wartime sentiment in New Orleans and the Humphrey antler case verdict in Huntsville.
Mixed notes report the Austrian empress declining a Chicago world fair visit while other items note the Iowa commissioner praising Burlington milk, drownings near Hinckley Illinois, and diverse political and corporate updates across nations and companies.
The Kansas legislature wraps up a busy session passing numerous appropriation measures and a constitutional amendment. Lawmakers approved state budgets for agencies and projects including a state library, university funding, and the Kan insect exhibits, while addressing public works and administrative reforms.
New York reports stringency in money markets but favorable business mood for the week. Iron output rises amid strong hardware demand while Chicago and Milwaukee retail activity slows due to weather. cotton and grain fluctuate with exports modest and prices easing.
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