06 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1896
Page
1
Laborers from Ent Brady Clarion county Pa travel by special westbound train with band to Canton to greet the Republican candidate. N E Graham introduces the crowd as McKinley speaks from his front porch amid cheers and calls for the plutocracy.
The Journal reports from Washington that consul-general Thomas T. Crittenden in Mexico faces friction with the state department over his support for free silver. He is reportedly reprimanded by Secretary Slusy and is currently visiting Kansas City. A rebuke note was sent to him recently, causing offense.
A Cincinnati dispatch reports Charles Tharp edoun, a Birmingham magnate, wed his long separated sweetheart in a private Seventh Street residence. The event drew respected witnesses, including Dr. Slossan, who proclaimed it a real demonstration. In other items, a Prohibition Synod urges continued enforcement, while a Chinese commissioner visits Washington to study American business and banish barriers. Also noted are hospital cornerstone ceremonies in Chicago, railway telegraphers fundraising, and various regional notes from October.
Jubilation at Republican state central committee in Hantrond as 125 towns report results with twelve gains outright. Eddy notes unexpected victory and predicts a larger statewide margin in November. Polls show gains across the state except major cities. McKinley Hobart potential statewide majority. silver and gold tickets in the field.
In Abie Florida on October 6 the state and county election proceeded quietly with a likely large turnout. Four tickets contested: Democratic Republican Populist and Independent Democrat. Scratching favored the regular Democratic ticket amid reports of forgery cases and a church check incident involving Miss Wicks and J G Casey leading to potential reform school action.
Report from Atkee, Missouri describes a young woman arrested for the murder of Mrs. Dotn Batley near that place last Friday. She allegedly killed out of jealousy over a relationship with her husband, and confessed after being tracked by hunting dogs from Harrison county. The item notes a broader political scene with figures like ex President Benjamin Harrison and local union activity.
A string of brief, disjointed notes covers elections counts in Tusketee, postal policy on third class mail wrappers, a sensational sermon in Torrka, a bird shooting match in Bathnaks, a Georgia political clash, and a Pittsburgh dispatch. It explains that electric streetcars pose minimal danger during typical malfunctions if passengers stay calm and follow safety guidance.
A historical extract notes asthma as a nervous condition with familial tendencies. It links attacks to temperature changes, ventilated or dusty rooms, strong odors, and emotional distress. It advises dietary measures, timing meals earlier in the day, avoiding starches before bed, and seeking a high dry climate when possible.
A vast herd of 125 000 horses roaming Montana North Dakota Washington and northern Idaho faces no practical use as bicycles streetcars and electric power reduce demand for horse labor. Ranchers struggle to dispose of unbroken stock while packing plants refuse horse slaughter profits and rendering firms avoid western horse supply.
The market summary notes generally steady to firm cattle receipts and mixed grain quotes with thin action in hogs and lighter demand for feed ingredients. Prices for corn and oats appear varied, with cash prices showing modest gains in some categories and declines in others.
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