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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1899
Page
1
Kansas cities pour out thousands of people to greet the Twentieth Kansas as they march through Topeka and other towns. Brass bands, bunting, and cheering mark a massive homecoming after eighteen months abroad. Privates Lander and Kauffman hailed as heroes amid celebratory scenes along the rail routes and depots.
Ex congressman D D Burns of St Joseph Missouri is reported in a critical condition from dropsy and liver trouble. High authority states ex Gov Fifer of Illinois will succeed J Calhoun on the interstate commerce commission. Red ants killed the four year old son of G D Spenekin of Millheim Texas after the ant bill he stood on caved in.
New York dispatch reports Frederick Hardy Jr. of Mount Pleasant Tennessee, 21, murdered in New Jersey. His body was found in the bay at Keyport with signs of beating, pockets emptied, and a stone attached to the body. An attempt to dispose of the corpse by stuffing it in a bag is noted. Hardy had come to New York to study art and was last seen Sunday evening leaving a friend’s home for Fort Hamilton. His parents are prominent.
A report this week will be prepared for the president after a conference at the White House. The commission plans to publish it soon for public release and to cover phases the president wants clarified. The White House meeting revealed the commission is unanimously aligned on the proper line of treatment for the islands.
Charles Hall, former private in the First Nebraska and later cook on the Hancock transport, was shot and killed by 74 year old saloonkeeper C. S. Dodge at Dodge's saloon after a dispute over drink payments among discharged soldiers. Dodge, who believed his son had killed Hall, fired after the melee, killing Hall on the sidewalk outside. Dodge has been arrested charged with murder.
San Francisco reports the British troop ship Flintshire rode a severe typhoon off Asia for 13 hours, losing fresh meat and provisions, with masts intact and decks swept. Meanwhile the City of Puebla arrives from Manila carrying sick soldiers and discharged personnel. An 11 year old girl in Ohio fatally wounds a boy with a musket after a playground incident.
In Paterson New Jersey on November 2 doctors reported the vice president slept well from 9 p m to 7 a m and took nourishment. The early telegram from the president conveyed ongoing improved condition and Mrs McKinley sent love as William McKinley noted the progress.
A New York tailor displays Admiral Dewey’s sword from the campaign once carried by the admiral. The weapon, valued around $23, now gleams with a reworked gilded scabbard and hilt, drawing bids that have reached about $1,500 from interested naval officers and collectors.
The census directs ice cream and dairy firms to prepare detailed year end statements covering milk and cream purchases, costs, butter and cheese output, sales proceeds, capital invested, and wages. Directors advise preserving these figures for the 1900 year as enumerators will collect data starting June 1, 1900.
Princess Margaret of Connaught, aged 17, is reported as destined to wed Duke Michael Alexandrovitch, brother of the czar. The match would unite British royal lines with a Russian heir to Imperial crown, as the pair have spent much time in Scotland. Michael is 21, poised to pursue Russia’s world empire ambitions.
In Rochester New York the Hubert brothers lessees of Baker theater file a municipal suit against Matthews and Service owners of a bar at West Main and North Fitzhugh. They allege 14 weeks of bell ringing from stage to cue the saloon when curtains rise and seek 70 dollars for services valued at five dollars weekly. A pocket cuspidor patent from New Hampshire is noted with a telescoping neck tube and spring cap.
London reports no confirmation of a British victory at Ladysmith amid a flood of rumors. Telegrams from Ladysmith claim General White is safe, with notes on Monday’s disaster and Boer losses. Other dispatches update patrols around Kimberly and British troops’ uncertain relief prospects.
Andrew H Patterson a railroad detective shot his wife and then killed himself in Chicago this morning. Jealousy cited as motive.
Census officials plan enumeration in Porto Rico from November 1 to December 20 as local societies aid the needy. The Porto Rican Benevolent Society of Ponce, led by prominent women, plans a December bazaar to fund an almshouse. Meanwhile East Liverpool pottery workers strike with 500 out, seeking 25 percent raise. arbitration official to intervene.
Chicago markets show mixed grain and livestock activity with futures on wheat corn and oats fluctuating. Livestock receipts at markets in Kansas City and Chicago reflect steady to weaker demand, cattle and hog prices varying by class and weight as packing margins remain tight.
Describes choicest location lots in South Lawrence near the University with convenient transportation access. Highlights affordability relative to acre properties, appealing residential potential, and prime access within the town.
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