This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1900
Page
1
Chicago traders faced sharp moves as November contract corn drew attention amid shipments and warehouse stocks. Phillips showed watchful activity, bids reached 51c after opening at 40 499, with 5,000 bushels traded. Stocks stood around 1,151,000 bushels, while private and public reserves totaled 2,695,000 bushels as contract dealings and shipment logistics stirred market nerves.
A large royal procession accompanied the interment of Sir Arthur S Sullivan at St Paul’s Cathedral. Immense crowds filled St James’s and Royal chapels as royal guests and princes attended, including Baronet William of Germany and the Prince of Wales, reflecting an elaborate ceremonial tribute.
Atchison rumors link Charley Stephenson to the Doniphan gang that killed Policeman Dickerson and John Braun a year ago. Charley Stephenson, jailed in St Joseph for theft, denies making the confession and Kansas City reports an investigation proceeds.
Wichita Nov 27 The Eagle says divorce proceedings will be filed this week by Mrs Mary E Lease on grounds of non support She states her husband will not contest The couple has long been active in local politics Mrs Lease is not in town and the report remains unconfirmed Ottawa Nov 27 Sheriff Costigan seeks cattle thief M E Unger after a chase near Silkville He refused to halt and was shot at but escaped Paris rumors claim the Pope has died London Nov 27 Such reports reach New York from Paris during the day Heavy losses in Kalispell fire Great Northern roundhouse engines and property destroyed at Blackfoot Idaho The total loss about 500000 Livadia Nov 27 The czar's condition shows continued improvement
The Auman Report on Indian Territory shows a vast common ownership of lands by tribes including Indians and freedmen, with 85,000 non-citizens lacking property rights or representation. It calls Congress to set penalties for seizure of property to cover taxes and to modify section three to allow interior secretary to investigate land contracts, remove non-citizens, and grant appeals to US courts for possession recovery.
A Star dispatch from Mexico Missouri reports five prisoners including Douglass Davis, Julio Gulling, Charles Coleman, and others escaped a county jail in the night by sawing jail bars and chiseling through a brick wall. Eleven inmates refused to leave, among them Ed Spencer. Also noted is the death of George W Wilson, commissioner of internal revenue, from asthma complications at Washington. Mrs Wilson and others were at his bedside.
New York dispatch reports interviews with Enyrene Aime Peedi and Velie detailing a duke’s finances and marriage, noting his potential move to America and a shift toward politics rather than railroads. The piece also covers a politics and roads funding briefing, plus immigration inspection complaints and a consul appointment dispute with Harpoot.
Pittsburg reports the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers rose rapidly after three days of intense rain, inundating towns, destroying property worth millions, and forcing many families from their homes. Three deaths are confirmed with several workers displaced as industries along the rivers suspend operations.
ElDorado Kansas Nov 27 The fifth day of the Jeane Morrison murder trial opened at noon with witnesses from the special venire examined as 236 jurors were excluded from eligibility and the judge may need days to seat twelve. Public interest remains high with many spectators admitted. Morrison appeared in court and turned toward the audience while authorities report ongoing deliberations and provocation as possible defenses.
Washington government bulletin reports Chairman Tums Bixby and Secretary Hitchcock discussing progress of the five civilized tribes commission. Agreements with five tribes are near, two treaties awaiting ratification, Seminole enrollment to begin around January. commission to enroll Cherokee and others and meet in Mississippi on December 17. Also, Creek nation land appraisals due next week.
New York Nov 27 Hoboken New Jersey police received a letter claiming an anarchist plot against President McKinley. The writer names a supposed leader and a fugitive from justice, with references to Paris and Scranton. Investigators located the writer and will pursue the story.
Mrs A D Weaver hosted a social last evening honoring Mrs Frank Webster of Denver with whist at her home. Winners Mrs J Gordon Gibb and Mr F H Hodder received flowers. A luncheon followed. The Merry Go Round Whist club met at the Jaedicke home with guests including Mrs RC Manley and Mr Francis Jaedicke. A Thanksgiving wedding is planned for Thursday. Miss Lillian Hinman hosted a pupil recital with reception. YWCA groups planned Thanksgiving events at their house.
Market summary shows cattle prices with calves and hogs down. Steady activity noted for cows and heifers with varied quotes across steers heifers and packers. Lambs and sheep show steady to weak demand while hogs retreat slightly amid mixed feeder prices.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.