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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1899

Page

1

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Columbia and Shamrock Race for America's Cup Start

In New York on October 16 the Shamrock and Columbia raced a 30 mile course with light to moderate wind. Columbia led early as Shamrock tried to pass, but shifting winds and старт delays kept finish uncertain. By October 19 reports noted Columbia still leading Asbury Park and a growing breeze easing the gap.

New York Shamrock Pumber Blackbird Thomas Lipton Grun Columbia Rexpanse Pally Columbis Limes Asbury Park

Contested Yachts Prepare For Race Between Columbia and Shamrock

The Evening World and Daily Mail report upgrades aboard Shamrock and calm on Columbia as crew adjustments, new topmast, and later measurement update set the stage for a 30 mile test. Shamrock gains 16 seconds on Columbia per Measurer Hyslop.

British sign set on Alaska mediation terms likely tomorrow

London reports the foreign office says changes in the Alaska mediation terms are minor and acceptable, with Hay and the British envoy in Washington expected to sign tomorrow. Detroit notes F W Tanner elected to the executive committee of railway bridges and buildings.

London British Foreign Office Hay Washington Detroit F. W. Tanner Atchison, Kansas Armsortation of Railway Sanual

The Date Changed for Twentieth Kansas Muster-out

An order from the secretary of war shifts the Kansas regiment muster-out from November to October 28, forcing day and night work until then. The unit will reach Topeka by November 1 so men can vote, instead of arriving election day November 7.

Kansas Regiment San Francisco Secretary of War Kansas Topeka Montana Denver Col Great

Peking and Abyssinia: contrasts of history and court life

A collage of excerpts depicts Peking as a fortified medieval capital with Manchu bannermen and Ch'in subjects divided by walls, then shifts to Prince Menelik’s Abyssinia with a glittering court, etiquette, and lavish state dinners. The piece contrasts imperial power, geography, and social customs across eras.

Peking China Paiching Bia Great Wall Russia Russa Kublai Khan Marco Volo Molhery Aunaet Eliza WR. Seldmare Menelik Itut Imperial Palace Chicago Evening News N. Y Col. Sweet PLC Tesora Museum Washingvor Chicago Chronicle

Lawrence banker elected Kansas Bankers president in Ft Scott meet

W. F. March of Lawrence was chosen president of the Kansas Bankers Association at Ft Scott where the group also charted a special train for a tour of zinc districts in Galena. A meeting was set for Abilene next year as observers noted the organization’s ongoing activities.

Lawrenee Han Kansas Blaic Bankers Ageeda- Hem Ft Bcott Kan Kansas Bankers Association W. F. Maroh Lawrence Abilene Galena

Merriam and the Indians

Washington reports Brig. Gen. H. W. Merriam, commanding the Department of the Colorado, notes troop reductions due to foreign service demands. He praises discipline and schooling, cites fewer court martials, but warns military strength is at near-safety limits with about 45,000 Indians in the department.

Washington War Department HW. C. Merriam Department of the Colorado Merriam Foreign Service Tie

Russia aims to reach Pekin via Manchuria rail through Trans Siberian

The Pakling from Yokohama reports Russia has paused work on parts of the Trans Siberian line toward Vladivostok and Port Arthur while focusing on a southeast route through Manchuria to Pekin. The move could allow Russia to dominate China’s capital before protest gains traction.

Tacoma Wash Pakling Yokohama Russia Transsiberian Wladivestock Port Arthur Manchuria Pekin China

Outlawed expedition captains shot by own men

Paris reports Captain Voulet and Captain Chanoine of the Sandan expedition were executed by their own men after attempts to arrest them on cruelty and insubordination. The dispatch adds related notes on other regional items and historical events.

Paris Hae Capts Voulet Chanoine Sandan Gol. Klobb

Bryan Speaks in Granville Ohio on Ohio Tour

Bryan and party crossed the river from Covington to Ohio on a special train for a three day tour. They arrived in Dayton overnight where John B R McLean's private car was attached. In Granville Drake county Bryan gave his first Ohio address to a modest audience at the opera house square with McLean introducing him.

Qreenville Ohio Bryan Covington Dayton John BR. Mc Lean Granville Drake County Opera House McLean

Study French Recruits Among Washington Messengers

In Washington government departments colored messengers study stenography and French, often to counter monotony and pass idle hours. Some are well educated, while others lack strong English, yet most pursue language study as a pastime rather than for pay or advancement.

M Sengere Washington Paria Fourth of Knowledge

Doubt Cast On Two Story Turrets For Battleships

Naval officers anticipate tests of the Kearsarge turret system to judge if two story turrets on the Kearsarge and Kentucky improve fire concentration. Capt. W M Folger opposes the plan arguing it hampers rapid cannoneering and may leave four guns useless from a single hit. Tests will decide if the upper turret is removed and whether Folger’s recommendations can be adopted for the Kearsarge.

Kentucky Kearsarge W.M. Folger Admiral Sampson Ordpence Folger

Firedept chief in New York hotel nerves over shock room props

Chicago Fire Department Chief Swenie greeted Alderman Coughlin in a New York hotel where a room door creaked with a red bucket and an ax nearby. The scene prompted Swenie to switch rooms while Coughlin introduced him to the clerk, who calmed fears with warning to forget the objects as the fire escape and room comforts awaited.

Pira Chicago Hoss Eucape New York Swenie John Coughlin Coughlin

Mafeking Hold Reported Amid Natal Boers Actions

British gains in Mafeking persist but Boer forces hover near Ladysmith and Glencoe. Dispatches describe raids, outrages against natives, and a three thousand mounted infantry push. The warfront also reports bridge explosions and ongoing skirmishes near Acton Homes and Lester's station.

London Natal Mafeking George Stewart White Ladysmith Glencoe Hore Cape Town Johannesburg Burgheradorp Cape Colony Bork Fourwen Streame Modder River Acton Homes Lester's Joubert Free State Col. Kladen-Powell Taily Mail Johsonesburg Transvaal Pretoria Mifeling Ramathuabama Lorenzo Marquen Volkaten Hoer Raoniathlabama Ramathlabama Cronje

Consecration of Bishop Williams at Trinity Cathedral

Crowds fill Trinity Cathedral Omaha for the consecration of Rev. Arthur Llewellyn Williams as bishop coadjutor of Nebraska with Bishop George Worthing presiding. Music was highlighted as a major feature of the ceremony.

Wishop Omaha Neb Trinity Cathedral Arthur Llewellyn Williams Diocese of Nebraska George Worthing LL. D

Losses by Fire in US and Canada for September

The fire losses for September in the United States and Canada total $12,774,800, per Journal of Commerce and Commercial Million records. A table compares nine months of 1894 with the same period in 1898 showing increased losses. 1899 losses so far exceed 1898 by over $10,000,000.

United States Canada Journal of Commercce Commercial Milleon

Markets OY Wire and Grain Receipts Mixed Across Regions

The report shows mixed market activity with grain receipts at SANGAB COTY and ANBAB CITY markets. It notes cattle and hog prices, steady to weaker wholesale figures, and a presidential travel update mentioning a 6,000 mile western trip with the party returning home.

Sangab Coty Stoo Amass Cary Carria Toxeas Erchers Nebive Geatiel Heh Ortees Mos Monty Ne Fates Wera

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