31 Mar 1889
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1889
Page
1
A damaged business directory fragment lists a Lawrence listing with unclear entries. It mentions a steak place, a central location, and references to prices or rents and a five week period. details are incomplete and obscured by OCR errors.
The Cincinnati Gazette condemns the Halstead nomination defeat as a partisan act of revenge by corrupt Ohio Republicans. The editorial defends Halstead’s attacks on his critics, calls for investigation and accountability, and warns against executive interference as Ohio lawmakers press for reform.
A conference titled Peace and Commerce between America and Southern nations will convene to discuss trade, navigation, and diplomatic cooperation. Delegates from both regions are expected to attend, outlining mutual goals and potential agreements.
Washington reports a proposed commerce convention linking the United States with Mexico Central and South American republics to promote peace and commercial ties. Delegates to a Washington conference would discuss arbitration for disputes and direct communications between nations. Nominations and confirmations for diplomats and delegates proceed, with multiple appointments to ministerial and judicial posts amid a broad state department agenda.
A fragmented editorial discussing the primacy of system in teaching and preparation. It advocates starting from students’ existing knowledge, building step by step toward new concepts, and using practical illustrations to sustain interest. It cites General Braddock and Washington as parables for system with sense.
A hurricane raged near Samoa as the American fleet clashed with German forces, producing heavy damage and significant losses. Naval units engaged amid violent waves, with crews reporting mounting casualties and ships crippled or sunk.
A survey of Pacific warfare cites the Samoa hurricane wrecking German and American ships with loss of life and the Monongahela and Nippon ships in peril. Updates from Auckland discuss passengers, steamer arrangements, and relief plans as the Navy seeks to stabilize the Pacific theater. Local Kansas City notes describe an Arkansas City shooting over a claim. A medical notice discusses Bright's disease and kidney health, with a brief Kansas weather update and a local ad for printing services.
A Canton Hite area property near the corner of Dewthorn and Moelis was recently acquired for a major building project. The plan includes a large structure adjacent to the Chivuga Huskel birding area with river and power line proximity, spanning ninety-nine years and involving transfer of a rear section. William Teng Nixon represents the transfer as part of a transformative urban venture in Chicago. The project promises to be among the city’s most remarkable, attracting attention for its scale and potential economic impact.
A scattered Telegraphic News Notes column reports varied items from across regions. Topics include Emperor William’s London visit in May, Florida fishing trips by Clevelands party, fires in Huron and Camden Arkansas, a 114 year old Chicago man’s pneumonia death, and other brief notes on railways, frontier arrests, a lawsuit with Pinkerton, a court decision in Indiana, and medical advertisements.
Reports from New York on March 3 cover market activity across commodities and livestock. Prices move with mixed gains and losses for grains, meats, dairy, and provisions, reflecting early spring trading and demand from Chicago and western markets.
Fragmented OCR lists names and titles in a Lawrence business directory: clerk, deputy treasurer, treasurer of deeds, sheriff, attorney at law, bank office, and local officials. unreadable segments suggest a directory page with roles and names but many misspellings and garbled text.
A damaged ad touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a universal remedy for rheumatism neuralgia sprains chest sores and lame backs. It claims dramatic cures with crutch users walking again. Also promotes California Syrup of Figs by Barber Bros in bottles 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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