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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1899
Page
1
Reports from Manila describe General Lunng’s desperate efforts to restore order and restrict communications with Americans. The casualty list from Otis records several injuries and deaths among Allied troops, including Private Wo Men and Private Frank Teugis, with details of their wounds and statuses.
John H. Englis former president of Wallabout Bank in Brooklyn was stabbed in the neck today by Christopher Daly a beggar. The 64 year old victim was seriously wounded near the jugular. Daly, who had visited Englis home days earlier, lay in wait and attacked him before being arrested.
Charles Farris, a private in the Third United States Infantry, was convicted of murder in Santiago, Cuba, and sentenced to death by firing squad. The President commuted the sentence to life imprisonment with dishonorable discharge, to be confined at Fort Leavenworth.
A writer for Revie Intere HaQonale de Ensesignement portrays Spain as wasting youth in provincial institutes serving ages ten to sixteen with 85 subjects, seven added recently. The piece notes long days, poor salaries for teachers, and scarce museums beyond churches. critics blame education neglect.
The dispatch notes showers in eastern Kansas and parts of Missouri Nebraska and Arkansas with watchful expectations for South Dakota and a general trend toward warmer conditions. Mention of high barometer over the British north and midwest, and lower pressure in the central west. Michigan politics highlight Senator McMillin’s bid for renomination amid party discussions and allied figures. A court case in Norristown details a murder and subsequent suicide following an insurance claim. Reports cover a New York drug trust consolidation, upcoming manufacturers meeting, a Kansas political convention, and local festivities and obituaries.
Adjutant General Corbin arrived in Hot Springs Virginia with papers he says show the president’s plan for paying and disarming Cuban troops. The issue, raised by Brooke, concerns whether arms should go to town mayors or U S officers. Corbin joined the president briefly before the party drove off.
The Chicago board of trade directors telegraphed to Buffalo to declare the Cancer contract with the Lake Carriers Association void and to restore normal transportation and unloading conditions at Buffalo at once. Reports also note gunfire incidents near Shawnee Oklahoma and various political and health updates across Kansas and Washington.
The noted naval commander Schley was greeted by a large crowd at Burlington depot Omaha on May 19. He was driven to ex-Senator Manderson’s residence as army officers of Missouri Department and Ft Crook called on him. A public reception is planned for tomorrow afternoon.
Fort Scott Kansas May 19 state authorities were notified by Texan officers that the grave for Thomas OToole who died in Texas last month had been burned and found empty except for stones wrapped in a blanket OToole carried 8100 in life insurance in the Modern Woodmen Royal Neighbors and Woodmen of the World He left the family and two children who left the town last night and have not been heard from.
In Denver Judge Steele's court, Jacobena Ella Reich was legally adopted by Louis Lurr Vardig and his wife Mary after Fardig, the child's biological father, sought to assert parental rights. The decree names the child as Jacobena Ella Fardig, about ten years old, with Reich retaining custody rights. The case followed multiple prior marriages and adoptions amid family changes and relocation plans to Oregon.
A Frankfort Missouri man Edwin Parker Trent suffered right foot paralysis from a brain tumor said to be caused by a hatchet blow from his deaf mute niece Berths Trent. The girl wrote a diabolic note declaring hatred and wishing creeping paralysis. Doctors link the tumor to a sensor nerve brain connection, while villagers call it a curse. Also noted is Boenholm Island’s magnetic rocks near Zealand that disrupt compasses, with one rock causing a vessel’s compass to dip downward.
A race riot erupted during a cake walk at the opera house in Oklahoma City on May 19. More than fifty shots fired left three white men wounded among bystanders and four Black men fatally shot by white assailants. Police report ongoing investigations and unclear identities of the casualties.
After Max Regis was acquitted of inciting murder and incendiarism in Grenoble, a hostile crowd followed him to the rail station and clashed with officers. water hoses, stones, and injuries occurred as police protected the crowd. In Algiers, mobs targeted Jewish quarters prompting arrests. Separate notes mention arbitration adjournment in Kuttato and a local penetathlon contest at McCookfield with scores and events.
District court adjourned until Monday. Kansas City round trip May 19 20 good for return May 21 via Union Pacific 6 30 p m J P Ross new office or U P depot rates 1 20. Round trip via Santa Fe on sale May 19 20 good to return. Results of Cervello cure Italian physician claims success against tuberculosis ten cured nine almost cured two died. Cervello presented cases to the academy of medicine for examination and Florie banker offered estate for larger trials.
Health Commissioner Selalz outlines a Milwaukee proposal to run a municipal dairy with cityowned farms and cattle. Three weekly fumigation visits, nurseappointed depots, and two cent per pint milk for mothers are planned with nursing advice and child health checks. The plan mirrors Rochester New York operations and notes Louvre practices on posthumous art display. Maryland oyster harvest figures are cited as seven to eight quarter million bushels.
The Old and New club marked its twenty fifth anniversary at Unity church parlors with a formal dinner and readings by forty members and spouses. Distinguished founders and later members are listed, the group meeting twenty eight Saturdays yearly without officers, and a coming season of papers spans topics from trusts to Kipling and the Philippines.
Fragmentary OCR notes list county clerk and deputy positions, names like Harry Lei cyaly and Geo Misker, surveyor references, and a February meeting outline. Entities are scattered with unclear titles, implying municipal or county administration and planning activities.
They Are Going They Are Going to California The National Educational emode and public urged by the upcoming Los Angeles convention in July. The round trip fare will be fare plus 2 dollars liberal stopovers and free routes for those who go. Send for particulars Geo C Barney agent Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Lawrence.
Chicago and Kansas City market notes show receipts for cattle, hogs, sheep, and grain. Chicago reports mixed receipts and price ranges for cattle and hogs with steers and heifers around 4.00 to 6.00, while Kansas City lists steady to strong cattle receipts and hog prices with notable totals. Kansas City grain markets open dull with soy, corn, and wheat prices showing minor shifts. futures and cash quotes cited with range movements and specific No 2 and No 3 grades noted.
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