29 Mar 1897
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1897
Page
1
Across Mississippi, crevasses threaten vast riverbanks as waters surge toward Deer Creek and the Mississippi south to the Macco river. Officials warn continued rises for days with levee strain expected into April while residents evacuate and crews reinforce defenses.
The president today announced the following nominees for the senate and federal posts: Thomas Rice of Kansas interior official. Henry Clay Evang of Tennessee pensions commissioner. Charles Tower of Pennsylvania ambassador to Austria Hungary. Asson Brulingams Johnson of Colorado consul at Fockas China. William Hallenberger of Pennsylvania second assistant postmaster general. David Flemaing of Colorado registrare of land office. Wat Theodore Beall of Colorado Leadville. Mains News Barely Mecapes Wiory Destrasnss. In other news the village of Wathens Kansas reports a major fire destroying twelve thousand bushels of corn and damaging the Gordon lumber yard. relief aid promptly answered. Dr Joseph J. Ruls was sentenced in federal court to eighteen months for failbustering, with 5000 fine and packing on appeal denied.
Clergy in Springfield protest gambling and vice as Chief Hindman and Prosecutor Wear face denunciation for Sunday saloon visits. Councilman Everett accused of carpentry on Sunday and drunken outbursts, with aims to trigger impeachment and grand jury focus.
In Br. Josefa a mob clashes with police as Coroner Richmond tries to take the body of Mrs. James Payne for an inquest. Officials protect the body. arrests are made and the crowd disperses after threats and clashes between officers and mourners. A second accident reports a two year old girl falling four stories in a Victoria hotel elevator shaft, revival hopeful after EMS and doctors attend.
Reports from Torrxa and Northwest Kansas detail a broad purge of Republican officials led by Mrs Beardslee’s removal and Miss McLallin's appointment at the adjutant-general’s office. Northwest Kansas notes promising spring prospects amid eight inch snow melt and robust small grain, while St. Louis reports a cyclists church idea and other rural political frictions in various towns.
Champl ion Pugiliat Bob Fitzeimmons has arranged two exhibitions in Kensan City on April 6 and 7. He travels with Martin Joliaz Dan Dickey Jack Stelzner and Kreen Boeber as trainers and seconds, with Mrs Fitzelmmana also in attendance. The event is billed as a full athletic carnival of boxing wrestling and local acts. James Whitfield of the Kaness City Star arranged the engagement after a telegraph from Julien closing the deal.
A Chicago anarchist movement plans outdoor meetings starting May first amid calls for unpermitted gatherings. Meanwhile incidents from Indiana embezzlement cases to Oklahoma land office politics show broad social unrest and legal scrutiny.
Havana reports General Hernandez Valesco’s forces ambushed insurgents near Pinar Del Rio. About 100 insurgents under General Ruiz Rivers retreated after hours of combat. prisoners include Ruiz Rivers, Colonel Bacallao and Lt. Terry. Rivera and Terry wounded. one Cuban death and twenty four wounded. Reports also note the death of Chicago Record rep Dr E Crosby while observing near Arrova Blanco.
A Texas cyclone swept southwestward causing widespread destruction in several towns near the city. Homes were torn apart, electrical lines and church structures damaged, and the university buildings partially ruined. The storm left deaths and injuries across Clarksville and nearby areas, with thousands in property losses and track damage reported at Valley Mills and other sites.
A looming strike threatens 60 000 to 90 000 workers as 1 100 stewards report refusals to report for duty. Bosses declare a practical lockout and demand new rules for reporting to work, signaling a disruption in the labor market and potential protests.
Dispatch from Retimo Crete notes British and Russian officers informing insurgents of autonomy terms, a brief truce held amid Turkish hostilities. Other items report a judiciary bill against prize fights, a Lincoln birthday holiday origin, a U S officer retirement, and mixed market and commodity prices across Barkets and cattle gauges.
Fragmented entries list various codes, quantities, and items such as hay timothy and dairy, with price notes and references like No. 873 76 and No. 400 85. The text blends market codes, dates, and product terms, offering little coherent narrative or context.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.