17 Mar 1889
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1889
Page
1
Ex-President Cleve Ladd delivers a formal address under the banner THE UNITED STATES focusing on unity and national service. He praises civic virtue and calls for renewed commitment to democratic principles amid challenges facing the nation.
Former president Grover Cleveland spoke as a private citizen at New York on March 15 during the Frie nds night anniversary dinner for St Patrick’s Day. He praised national unity and urged harmony while recounting lessons of the Civil War and calls for equal citizenship.
In a tragic incident at Elk DOD Crater, the last entombed miner perished after a dangerous dive. Rescue teams recovered the body, ending a tense search that involved local crews and emergency responders.
A chaotic roundup of strange events crosses nations with reports of a fatal Paris fire where a wife perished and husband survived, a Missouri jail escape by a murderer and four other inmates, and a wild Nebraska style exodus narrative. The items paint a rash of violent incidents, rescues, and public disorder amid March events.
March 16 dispatch notes prospectors aligning for the gold fields. Two pack trains from the Arizona winning districts left overland for the mines. Reports mention little extraneous detail, while various political and social notes follow, including Rooseh for mayor in a Republican convention and a New York collection gift to the Metropolitans.
A naval unit at AtVaira in Santon remains inactive under a strong guard. The scene shows disciplined observation as authorities maintain security measures and monitor any potential actions. No further operations are reported at this time.
Mataafa rejects any German proposed settlement plan for future administration in Samoa. German officials pause, guards remain at consulates, and negotiations fail amid protests from local leadership. Other items note political moves in Missouri, Oklahoma troops, and assorted notices and cartoons.
Snow fell two inches at Shoms Falls. Porter of Dallas County seeks Missouri House seat. Russell may run for U S senator. Marianna knife incident linked to son. Harrison buys stake in Frank Leslie's Weekly. Owen named postmaster at Pyramis. Henzie at Wise Allen. Pope grants audience to Bishop Keane for Catholic university in Washington. Davis of Wear Virginia Central confirms Emmama Staine joining railroad. Booth announces Kansas G A R headquarters at Topeka. Moody murdered in Todian Territory. Bonner and Hill suspects. Busay residency issue debated by Senators Hiscock and Evaris. McGarigle travels to Ottawa to aid extradition bid. Chinese ambassador warns of demand for indemnification over damage from Milwaukee incident.
A garbled OCR note mentions a girl named May and a father buying a mysterious Oil battle. It references headaches, beauty loss and recovery, a happy mood, and a sale or product called Ball's Cough Syrup with a March date and price hints.
A historical business directory fragment from Lawrence lists several attorneys at law and banks. Names include GEO J BARKER, THACHER, SPANGLER, JOHN Q A NORTON, and others with addresses in local buildings. The text also references insurance, notary services, and miscellaneous notices amid era-specific offic es.
Markets report from New York and Chicago with mixed prices and note of high trading in staples. Corn, oats, and pork product values appear volatile while dairy and fruit quotes show modest activity and demand shifts across several regions and exchanges.
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