19 Oct 1898
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1898
Page
1
A Pittsburg bank announces a temporary suspension causing uproar among depositors who gather at the entrance seeking access to funds. Reports describe a tense scene as customers press to withdraw amid the shock notice and confusion inside the financial institution.
Despite official denials an Echo de Paris dispatch claims ongoing embarkation of war material from Toulon amid heavy work at the arsenal. In Seattle on Oct 19 receipts from the Seattle assay office and the San Francisco mint show a total cleanup value of 84 million in gold and silver coins.
A Baltimore Sun report describes a London parade of about 100 motor vehicles featuring new designs from the continent. Observers noted lighter construction and an early motor bicycle with a petroleum engine attached to the handlebar, providing dual power with pedal and engine and a six pound machine weight.
A bright western girl on a state visit to Chicago and Boston shares lighthearted tales from her trip. She recalls a spooky moment at Copp's Hill Cemetery where an inscription of initials only unsettled her, then jokes about the local Boston water works and a later calm stroll toward Adam's grave.
A fragmented regional piece recalls old South weather beliefs tied to goose bone forecasts, wood fire sounds, corn tassels and chimney smoke. It also touches on linguistic gender of ships and notes Prof Dewar’s experiments on liquid hydrogen and its high density relative to water.
Vancouver reports a letter from St Michael saying the balloonists canceled the trip after twenty five claims. Paris Peace Conference delayed as Spanish commissioners request more time. Omaha notes National Bank of Neligh Nebraska placed in examiner control with capital at 650000. Various agricultural notes discuss grain feeding for cattle, fitting horses for sale, and fall pig care, plus multiple brief items on crime, politics, and shipping.
Rev John McQuistian aged Methodist preacher was fatally run over by a Santa Fe train at Pauline Kansas. Vermont Legislature re elected Redfield Proctor US senator by overwhelming vote. Madrid says Cuban debt stands at 9300 500 000 with Spain pressing US to assume it. Farmers near Exing Kansas suffered fatal injuries when 12 pounds of dynamite exploded in the house. Twenty thousand in New York rallied to endorse Judge Van Wyck for governor. Ex Gov Campbell of Ohio was principal speaker. Missouri Pacific fireman W C Oldfeld sues for 87000 damages after amputation at Independence Kansas. Frank M Lowe prosecuting attorney sues County Marshal Chiles for 10000 damages for defamation. Democrats in both offices. tied to train robbery prosecutions.
Several thousand men march through Chicago in a peace parade led by M Eibley. President in review line at Union League Club. Veterans cheer as military units and officers pass, with 30,000 in procession. Also reports two local tragedies: county attorney candidate fatally injured after accident and an undertaker in Nevada ends his life by poison.
A Montreal Star report discusses the unwritten law of cache sharing and security. It cites Mr. Grose on how travelers, including Indians, treat caches and personal items left behind. The article notes cautions about inviolability and the practice of leaving gear, food, or clothing for future retrieval.
Sailors recall terror and heat aboard the Terror during action off San Juan. A frightened apprentice goat ran wild as cannons fired while the ship’s cat kept calm on the gundeck. The Detroit’s goat behaved bravely, standing firm through shelling and then capering during lulls. Opinions differ on whether the goat’s reactions showed control or fear.
Nurse Emma Penther recalls Empress Elizabeth during recovery at Narheim. Dr Schott used X rays but the empress balked at further image taking. She insisted on privacy and declined being photographed, while maintaining polite, refined conduct and wartime-era courtesy. An ongoing correspondence with the emperor followed.
A fragment from Corsier's Magazine discusses naval use of high explosive shells versus powder bursts, arguing powders are better for surrounding safety. It also cites Gordon's journal on the etiquette of firing and bobbing at projectiles, noting Victorian attitudes and anecdotes from London Chronicle.
Markets and live stock notes from Kansas City and Chicago show receipts and price signals. Cattle receipts around 1 100, hogs 27 000, beef and dairy values mixed with higher tendency. Grass and feeder cattle demand appears steady, with hogs and sheep markets showing active trading.
Fragmented OCR lists one way and round trip rail prices, limits, and travel days across many locations and dates. Mentions low rates to multiple points, weekly ticket rules, and round trips with various validity periods, reflecting a dense old timetable style.
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