12 May 1894
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1894
Page
1
A spacious steam heated hall available for rent suitable for dancing parties and entertainments. Former Commercial Club space with capacity for about 250 people. Inquiries may be made at Tracy Learnard's store.
The Browning area reels after the killings of Gus Meeks his wife and two children with their bodies hidden in a straw stack. A nearby man William Taylor and his brother are suspected as fugitives pursued by a large posse with heavy rewards. A young girl survives and describes a violent crime scene as authorities mobilize across the region. another report notes a bomb at Pierre Masson’s residence in St Louis and a bank interest update from Texas.
The 28th annual meeting of the National Board of Fire Underwriters reports a record year in U.S. underwriting with higher costs but widespread prosperity. It notes 210 reward offers, 13 convictions, and a growing gold reserve outlook. The Kiowa treaty debate in Congress references ratification verses reference to a commission.
A May 12 report outlines a Monterey naval armor plate investigation with officials discussing fingerprints and plates, plus a separate note on Congress changing start dates for its sessions. Other items cover a Santa Fe reservoir project, a receiver for the Lean & Trust Co, and Nebraska pioneer Henry Grebe’s death.
Cripple Creek industrial army arrives in Topeka and is kept in cars briefly. Marshal Neely plans a camp in a park near Topeka while awaiting instructions from Washington. The case heads for preliminary hearing next Tuesday as officials seek guidance on disposition and food arrangements.
Kate Bradford wife of a retired Williamsburg furniture dealer disappeared amid a sprawling eight year fraud scheme totaling about 200 000. Police report forged money orders sent from St Louis to Boston and Lexington routed to Bertram Frend with payments collected by local banks and attorneys.
United States consul in Zurich reports experiments in Switzerland showing bees visit cherry and pear blossoms to transfer pollen, suggesting pollination is needed for fruit set. The study notes nets on branches, with fruitless blossoms despite abundant blooms.
Local report notes Mrs Henry Cary of Kansas City allegedly gave morphine to her husband by mistake causing his death. Simultaneously a fire at a sour city station destroyed the firehouse horses and apparatus after incendiaries poured gasoline and set the blaze. no suspects identified.
A fragmentary dispatch details a deadly incident in Southwest City with a police pursuit and a court case, and reports on Cripple Creek miner strike preparations with deputies and armed guards for a $2.75 eight hour wage regime. It notes camp movements, property damage, and a man cutting glass in a separate urban disturbance.
Kansas City May 12 reports mixed grain and provisions with No 2 red soy futures firm while oats and corn show declines. Beef and pork receipts steady to higher. cattle futures narrow gains with steady demand. Prices for various grains and livestock listed, noting market conditions in Chicago and Kansas City.
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