09 May 1891
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1891
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text from Lawrence daily paper mentions subscription forms and delivery by carrier with unclear fragments. The readable content references weekly notices and a state entity, but specific events or names are not clear.
A dated listing of historical events and figures dated May 9 includes the deaths of Nic h olma Ladutz Zinzendorf founder of the Moravian brethren and other notable figures, battles, political notes, and contemporaries like Stonewall Jackson and Ethan Allen. The text blends dates, places, and biographical notes with broad historical snapshots.
Kansas City newspapers, in Weir's view, raised 100 600 dollars from Kansas citizens to present the state with a strong showing at the world fair. The piece condemns sensational crime reporting and notes Lawrence banks and alliance push for end of the farce while impeachment talk surrounds a judge and senate action.
The piece extols University of Hinwathea and Stace University with praise for chancellors and professors. It argues for better buildings and facilities funded by state support and cheaper college expenses, claiming every dollar spent returns value to youth.
The 19th century Cornell law faculty rejected Colonel Robert G Ingersoll as commencement speaker citing not his beliefs but the desire for a speaker whose renown was earned as a lawyer. They favored Governor Hill ex President Cleveland whose reputations stem from politics. Bucking's Armogue notes the debate reflects faculty bosses shaping university interests.
Fragmentary OCR details Denmark climate mildness on Whale Island and Iceland parallels. It notes arctic wind exposure in northern regions, average annual snowfall, and German government action banning radirgummis due to imperial portrait concerns. Also mentions mine disaster at Meepwater, job losses, and Massachusetts hydrophobia deaths rising.
Testimony in the Noland trial concluded with the state presenting a strong case while the defense failed to refute a treasury shortage tied to Noland. Observers noted no surprise a verdict of guilty may follow, despite defense not calling witnesses to challenge the evidence or claim illicit acts.
A nine hour printers strike in Viewma triggers reports of deaths and disasters. Cleveland merchant Newton Kilne dies by self inflicted gunshot. Farm barn blaze in Mazon Illinois kills nineteen horses. Deputy Marshal Locke Exell killed south of Russellville. Chicago suburb fire destroys fifteen homes. Ex congressman Lawler plans a morning paper to bolster Harrison. Milwa u ree stonecutter strike settled with others expected. Pittsburg plumbers resist new rules. Austin Texas fires destroy street and rail stables with heavy losses. Michigan legislature advances Port Michigan consolidation bill. Minnie Whittaker Indiana jailed for attempts involving narcotics. Weekly business failures rise to 942. Topsham residents attacked by masked rioters causing miscarriage. Rev Phillips Brooks accepts Russian invitation with conditions. Portugal issues 2500000 silver notes to ease coin shortage for three months. Pittsburgh raid dumps jars and condiments. Newfoundland talks on Lord Derby resolution advance.
Mixed market notes show Provisions and Market items with various prices and steadiness. References include Western dairy products, lard, butter, eggs, and brisk trades in meat cuts, with notes on freight and storage terms. Also an ailing rental notice and a vacant nine room house listing.
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