15 May 1899
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1899
Page
1
Aguinaldo informs London of intent to continue fight for independence despite US efforts. Reports detail American volunteers treated poorly, regulars better, and widespread debate on how to proceed in the Philippines and Spain.
General Maximo Gomes informed Governor Brooke that he could no longer act as representative for Cuban troops amid concerns over 8,000,000 allocated for soldier payments. He cited reluctance and loyalty issues, noting opposition leaders sought to influence the fund split and partition.
A farmer Thomng Tubertson was trampled to death by a bull near White Town Kansas yesterday. The animal charged, Tubertson lost footing and fell, the bull then mounted him and crushed him. The body was recovered only after the bull was shot and killed.
May 15 report says William I. Lockridge, linked to Savannah and 3806 bank robbery, fled bond, hid under alias W. C. Gona in Forgas Falls Minnesota, awaiting trial for Northern Pacific train robbery. With Paddy McGraw, Red O Brien and Dutch Weber, bonds worth 14 000 tied to 84 50 10. McGraw turned state's evidence. O'Brien in Portland. Weber in Detroit. Lockridge jailed in San Francisco, sentenced five years, later disappeared and drowned at Astoria Oregon. Missouri seeks his return.
Native opposition renewed as forces of Hmtarb move to rectify Kowloon territory opposite Hong Kong. About 900 men from the Hong Kong continent depart, with Chinese guides, while volunteers respond to emergent warnings. Confusion over allegiance and command follows a disputed border issue.
A rough report notes Mr Extila Whalon and Nor Melinved discuss President Weill in Washington on May 10. The meeting considers the president views on a subject, with contingency plans and cautious timing, aiming to clarify stance and avoid misstep.
The Miriking Grain Shovelers and crews in Buffalo refuse to dig until disputes resolve, marching to headquarters with scoops. In Wichita, streetcars halt after a lease lapse, amid city protests and planned new rails. Also reported are Astor’s tax exemption on personal property, Yuba River diversion proposals, a new Salvation Army Booth, and Pearl divers’ daily shells record.
In Kangag City May 15 a Pittsburg Star report notes a majority of coal miners ordered out last week by National President Mitchall remain at work. Yale mines and Kansae Texas Nos. 27 stay at capacity. Central Con and Coke workers resume after repairs. Nonunion factions favor strike, but many miners continue working amid tumbling mobility and local anti-strike sentiment. Also wheat gains on Kansas heat. Nashville gunboat returns to New Orleans. Gen Charles ju Lelper dies in Philadelphia.
Levi Wilson Moen claims he is entitled to the Moen name after exploiting the Moen-Wilson Manufacturing link in Worcester Mass. He has assumed the Moen surname and heads several large firms while Philip L Moen’s son contends. Pocket picking in London is described as a thriving crime amid many who live by theft. A new device using an endless bucket chain is proposed to lift stranded vessels from sandbars.
Washington May 15 The U S Supreme Court today decked the prize money gage of the Preach steamer linde Rodriguez first naval prize money case from Spanish War to reach the court Justice Puller dissented but the court held the blockade of San Juan Puerto Rico effective and retro to its owners since officers did not prove intent to enter a blockaded port. Weather and other notices follow including weather in Kansas City and Midwest showers with high temperatures. traffic and local public matters noted.
The National Education Association plans a Los Angeles convention in July and offers a round trip fare of one fare plus $4 with liberal stopovers and return route choices. The Santa Fe route promises cooler, quicker travel for educated travelers. Gro C Bailor, Agent, Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway, Lawrence.
Kansas City markets show mixed activity across live stock and grain sectors. Receipts and steady tones prevail for cattle, hogs, and lambs with price ranges noted, while oats and wheat futures display narrow openings and adjustments through May.
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