02 Oct 1894
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1894
Page
1
A Wichita tornado wrecked about thirty houses and barns and uprooted hundreds of trees. Several people were reported killed as the disaster struck the city with the Mis souri Pacific Railroad depot demolished and a large fire ignited in Marceline, Missouri, amid widespread damage and confusion.
A comptroller prepared statement shows bank note outstandings for September and August and the month’s changes. Detailing United States bonds on deposit to secure circulation and public deposits, the piece also notes a world boxing match setup with Fitzsimmons and Corbett, plus a labor federation meeting and a city postal inspection.
The text outlines a controversial formation in Alabama with references to Henry Verge, Baldwin County and Mabilye, with scattered mentions of farms, professions, and political aims. It hints at legal or organizational scrutiny, regional divisions, and efforts to align local governance with broader reform principles.
A bizarre deadly incident occurred yesterday at a country gathering in which a dent to a barn caused a fire and several people perished. Among the dead are Mr and Mrs Prom Stewart and their daughter, with others injured or missing. authorities report the blaze began during the party and spread rapidly, leading to a large search for survivors.
Governor McKinley arrived in Kansas City by special train from St Louis. A reception committee met him, and he planned to speak in the auditorium that afternoon. He would proceed west into Kansas the next morning after addressing local delegates and callers at a hotel.
The report describes a dead body discovered in the woods with signs of foul play. It notes a man named George Lewis facing multiple murder trials related to a sweetheart’s father, along with scattered references to witnesses, local places, and a string of unrelated events across multiple locations and dates.
Republican gains swept Meriden New Britain Waterbury and several towns while New London shifted to Democrats displacing a GOP margin. The article notes party swings across multiple communities amid a tense local campaign and calls attention to a controversial school issue influencing results.
An extended assembly concluded with twenty four converts undergoing immersion after a week of preaching and services. The meeting’s location for next year remains to be decided by the executive committee.
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