18 May 1891
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1891
Page
1
A sprawling digest shows the Charleston's crew rushing to coal and sail, Esmerelda's status looms, while Cincinnati hosts the National Union conference with Donnelly and Potter in debate. Reports cover weathered storms, Kansas gunfire, Dayton’s death, and varied US travel and political minutiae.
Moonsice jewelry debuts new summer patterns featuring revival lockets and rich ornamental pieces. Descriptions highlight carnelian, Etruscan gold, opaque white emblems, satin linings, and artistic motifs with gem accents and intricate mounts.
Reports from Acapulco and San Diego describe the Charleston and Esmerelda near the harbor, with Chilean captains denying port calls in the U S. Navy officials update command as coal supplies and patrols shape the standoff, while other vessels and labor unrest unfold in American ports and frontier towns.
In an interview banker Herr Bleichroder, linked to the Rothschilds, discusses gold flows from Britain and France to Russia, claims American gold steadied English reserves, and says Russia is not ready for war while western markets wobble on South American securities. He warns of a potential crash and notes German bankers shunning further Russian financing until security improves. He mentions Villard’s dealings and Deutsche Bank harmony, with Northern Pacific bonds cited.
The Kansas delegate train arrives with fanfare as a mass meeting forms to discuss a potential third party. North and west factions push for a formal party charter while southern delegates favor reaffirming the Ocala and St. Louis platforms and delaying final action. Knights of Labor and allied groups urge a timely move, with powdery figures like Weller Greene and Powderly expected to influence proceedings.
The grand jury in Denver Colorado has indicted Dr Graves for the murder of Mrs Barnaby. The report notes a damaged drug firm in Tenn and mentions various global and local events, including labor unrest in Germany and political shifts in Kentucky. The list mentions Dems in a constitutional convention and the Kentucky Democratic ticket lineup led by John Young Brown.
Market reports show varied commodity activity with dairy and meat provisions across regions. Prices for lard butter eggs and pork fluctuate, while staples like wheat corn and oats trade with mixed demand. no strong directional shift evident in May.
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