20 May 1893
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1893
Page
1
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The coal mining region across Cherokee Crawford counties faces a major strike as miners join the walkout after wage schedule disputes. Operators refuse to meet terms, predicting prolonged stoppages, with a conference planned to resolve the stalemate.
A jumble of personal mentions from Topeka and surrounding areas notes Lt Governor Daniela Win in town Mrs Eni Walker arriving in Currolwa Mo Miss Mary Kaufman in Kaneus and Galen Sesel of Toputa in Lawrence Lewia Smith visiting Gen Hos Mult family in Topeka News also details May dance performances by Miss Browne with various national dances and electric light effects by Prof Blake. civic notes include Paul Hudson city editor attending events and May 26 program dates.
A floor collapse at the Women’s Congress injured eight women but not fatally. A section twenty to thirty feet wide gave way near the entrance to Washington Hall, causing chaos as panic spread and attendees fled to safety. Several named Chicago residents and others were among the injured, with most unharmed enough to leave by carriage. Emergency care was provided, and the program resumed once the scene cleared. Officials investigated the cause as weakened support from annual heavy use.
Rev Willis J. Craig of Chicago was named moderator to lead Rev Mr Young at the Presbyterian church general assembly in Washington. A locomotive boiler explosion in Weimar killed several instantly and injured many others, eight of whom were dying. Clearing house returns for the week ending May 11 show an average 1.2 percent decline from last year. New York sees a 4 percent drop.
In Woodward a masked burglar shot and killed Benjamin McCullough, paying teller of the State Bank of St Louis, as he protected the bank property. The thief fled as McCullough fired, the chase ongoing as police pursue the suspect. The report also notes royal visit details and other brief items from the same issue.
Delegates of the Presbyterian Assembly visited the White House after adjournment. Mr and Mrs Cleveland hosted them in the Capitol Boat Room. President Roosevelt and Mrs Cleveland were warmly received as ministers and lay leaders discussed faith, public duty, and morality guiding government. The gathering included remarks by Dr Bartlett and Dr Craig about Christian influence on public service and national character.
Kansas City market notes May 20 show mixed grain activity with No. 2 soft and hard wheats fluctuating amid sparse buyers. Corn and soybeans offered unevenly, while livestock prices held steadier. weather in the region cooler with a rising afternoon temperature. Market commentary highlights weak bids for mutt wheat and variable river shipping, with receipts steady and prices differing by grade.
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