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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1896

Page

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Baby Cyclone Strikes Kansas Roaring Toward Lyons

A storm described as a heavy cyclone swept parts of Kansas near Lyons with farm damage. Homes barns and fences were destroyed or blown down, several people injured, and livestock killed. Reports from Cow Creek and nearby towns described extensive damage and slow news coming in while authorities investigated the wreckage.

Lyona Kansas Lyons Kan Nay Wagour R Ares Aterm Kansas City Sterlioz Cow Creek Lev Wagner Wagaley Lakan Zerbe Robert Devere Joel Brothers

Trouble in the Territory War Between SheriT Chiefs

Reports from May 12 describe hostilities across Boktuklo and Cedar counties with multiple killings. Sheriff and district chief clash while Governor Gardner seeks a settlement. Simon McCay and Billy Frazier reportedly travelled from Choctaw lands, McCoy dead, Frazier missing. Additional Cedar County killing and a tragic infant death near Onank, Mo.

Sherit Cher Eaneas Orry Autlerg Boktuklo Cedar Boktable Gardner Simon McCay Billy Frazier McCoy Ankers Frazier Cedar County Esac Reubeo Sampson Battist Cedar Coounty Welson

Man Buried by Sand in Nebraska Well Tragedy

A man was buried in sand after a well collapse near a field southwest of a plains town in Otoe County Nebraska. Neighbors and authorities were alerted as the body was reportedly recovered and the loosed sand cast up from the shallow two foot deep well. Rescue efforts and investigation followed amid speculation over the accident and the drowned body’s recovery.

Ole Ae Owen Lere Elounian George Cpricht Tae Hamel

Labor unions seek unity amid fires and smuggling reports

A local labor union meeting bridges gaps toward a permanent federation with the American Federation and Knights of Labor. A letter urging unity was discussed and a motion to affiliate with the broader federation passed by a narrow majority. Fire damage spreads in Hamilton County rural areas and Croweville residents battle a nearby blaze as Northville fears the flames will spread. Smuggling and cattle theft by Mexican smugglers continues to trouble border regions. Nebras ka and neighboring states report fires, property damage, and late‑season weather effects across several towns.

Central Labor Uathn Herald Knights of Labor Conte Lahor Alllehinee Millemapers Vfevuration Roof L Faamilton Bunson Burard Croweville Northville Mindy Mitas

Missouri Republican Convention Opens Amid Riot Fear

Delegates clashed over tickets and admission at the Crawford opera house in St. Louis. Factional strife between Willey and Kerens led to police being called as doors opened after hours of delay. May 13 reports detail tense scenes, arrests avoided, and a crowded hall with speeches on harmony and party prospects.

St. Josefa Crawford Opera House Willey Kerene Aie Tee St. Louis Keréns Kerena Key Opera House Filley Fillky Berens Bils Unger Kerens Bogs Filley Whetens Adegslion Boas Filler Mayjor Vons Rose Filey Tenpublicans Missouri William Warner Richard Bartholdt Albert Griffa Eries Warner Congress Theen Hartholdt Bartholdt Feeceen

Ruling Denies Kansas City Land Milling Co. Suit

May 1 Jefferson City report on Judge Philips denying the Kansas City Land Milling Co. plea to sue the Missouri Pacific Railway Co. for 1000 dollars over a boat loss, clarifying that corporate citizenship is limited to its state of incorporation and differs from individual citizenship.

Philips United States Jefferson City

Street Car Strikers Beat Back Calm After Clash

Reported violence surrounds a street car strike with injuries and arrests as strikers clash with authorities. City officials seek calm while labor action continues affecting transit and public patience.

Quayle Denied Remarks As Conference Adopts Resolutions

A Kansas City Methodist conference row erupts as Dr. William A. Quayle denies making Ridiculous remarks about Christian Endeavor. F.J. Cheney of New York presents a resolution disavowing the quoted statements. after contention the conference adopts resolutions repudiating the alleged speech and cheerns Quayle’s denial.

Cravetasp Methodist Wm. A. Quayle Kansas City Baker University Kansea Church Christian Endeavor Societien Bob Ingersoll F.J. Chiney New York Quayle Shim Cheney Howler Dows Cers

Political conventions and public notices across states

A compilation of brief items notes Republican district convention in Kansas City with five delegates, a single presidential elector candidate, and assorted committee actions in Washington and Delaware. Other items report senate finance action on bond investigations, a capiz Kentucky lightning fatality, Leavenworth penitentiary site bill approval, and obituaries plus a recipe misprint.

Kansas Giews Kay E. C. Owen Johoson County Wacutotonm Senate Committee On Finance Morrill Poffer Har~tie Vent Walthell Platt Jones Nevada Penitentiary Et Leavenworth Wasarxpton House Committee On Judiciary Today Fort Leavenworth

Market reports from May 12 show steady to strong cattle and weak hogs

Markets by wire show shipments and receipts across regions. Beef prices range around 2.25 to 4.30 for heavies and cows, with mutton and lambs mixed but generally steady. Chicago live stock receipts total about 40,000 with lights and heavies trading 3.00 to 3.55. Grain and feed items list mixed prices for timothy, clover, and oats.

Kannas Carria Texas Timothy Prairie Choice Boca-Film Strictly Fresh Chicago

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