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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1900
Page
1
Washington says no agreement or preliminary treaty has been reached by foreign ministers at Pekin. The state department will not release detained information at this time. The Pekin arrangements appear unlikely to gain all powers’ sanction without material amendments.
John W. Gates and associates file in the U.S. circuit court for a receivership of the Guardian Truss Co. Judge Tosyee takes the matter under advisement. Allegations claim submanagement by President A E Stillwell and funds used to back Kansas City Mexico Orient railway schemes. Stillwell and officers deny the charges, insisting affairs are sound.
Kun November 26 a case of strange death arose after Mrs Crowl quarreled with her husband over money. While searching feathers in a pillow she grew ill and died within hours. Coroner's inquest found no proof of foul play or incriminating act by others. Verdict: death caused by poison. stomach and kidneys sent to Keassa City for chemist analysis.
Reports from Berlin dated November 24 indicate Col. Mucklensel's expedition raised the German flag over the great wall after reaching Hey-ling-Cheng on November 28 following a difficult march. Other dispatches note French clashes near Pao Ting Fu and various domestic items including lace workers admitted to the United States, a mayoral letter about insults to officials, and weather and local incidents.
Denver November 26 The Free Silver Leader of Celernds Anusances That Be Wil Maat by the Dead Isene Henry Me Teller says he leaves for Whackingloo tonight and does not intend to abandon silver despite the recent election He believes the silver question is dead but will dominate American policy for years and predicts a possible return to a bimellialic system Sam Simly shares the view that silver remains a key issue for the future.
Gov. Stanley examines criminal statistics to decide if capital punishment should be revived in Kansas. He may urge legislature to restore the death penalty, after noting the current law allows life terms or death warrants. The issue has simmered but gained new momentum amid calls to curb mob violence and enforce harsher penalties.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General John J. Bristow forwards an internal report urging an amendment to the interstate commerce law to curb telegraph and express firms from illegal schemes using mail and carriers. He notes 15,145 postmaster appointments, rising office counts, and intensified efforts against profiteering postal schemes, plus broad fiscal and operational changes to offices, resignations, and rural delivery expansions.
London reports on November 26 note the Czar's death rumors have grown increasingly likely and brokers in Paris and London are repeating claims of the monarch's passing, with chatter reaching New York as the event's status remains unsettled.
Nov 4 report from Breen area notes a bold attempt to rob the post office. The bandits tied up a clerk, forced a password change, and fled with unclear motives and minimal details about injuries or suspects.
Lincoln County Sheriff Freaman replies to attorney McAllister regarding the lynching of Preston Porter Jr. He rejects blame on Lincoln and Governor Thomas, says a conviction is unlikely, and condemns political capital from the case. He notes the lynching involved men from all parties amid a brutal crime against a child. The report also mentions the czar’s good night and an observed improvement.
The annual report of Comptroller of the Currency Charles G. Dawes, for the year to October 1, 1900, notes a total government-backed circulation rise of 824,404,270 since 1900 and 3,084 national banks in operation. It highlights 28709 bank directors, 53 percent indebted directly or indirectly, and urges restric tions on directors loans. calls for tighter regulation of interstate and inter national banking practices, with investigations into Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines.
In Chicago on November 26 the cornered November corn, controlled by Geo A Phillips, opened one cent higher at 50 cents and soon rose to 60 cents as Phillips conducted two large sales totaling about 100000 bushels. Prices then eased to 48 cents as delivery deadlines approach, reflecting market anxiety. In Verdigria, Kansas, T M Beat and Mrs Ida Lingley drowned after attempting to ford a river amid recent rains.
The funeral of Daron Dinmuirags, a Frenchman killed by insurgents, was held at Manila’s St Augustine Church with generals, consuls, and officials in attendance. Four natives face arson and murder charges from Dagupan and Wuxon. military courts report numerous arraignments as tensions rise across Panay and Manila.
Crowds pack El Dorado Kansas as Jessie Morrison faces trial amid high interest. Families visit, prosecutors and defense engage juror selection, and Judge Morrison oversees proceedings while supporters and critics fill the courtroom. Journal notes indicate related local events, including lodge meetings and university social notices, alongside population figures and upcoming college reunions.
Fragmentary OCR item lists grain, locations, prices, and dates with unclear names. Readable elements include May entries, numbers like 14 and 90, and references to places such as Prairie and Deer. Preserve as a compact market note from a historic page.
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