20 Oct 1898
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1898
Page
1
A Madrid dispatch cites a Manila cable stating American attacks on insurgent ships destroyed several vessels, while Washington reports Dewey restrained, the Spanish claim questioned. Other items note French and Chinese reactions, hung thief case, and various domestic notes including Missionary deaths and railway moves.
Maryland voters urged to back Republican candidates as John K. Gowen accuses Democrats of free silver ties and workers for Bryan. In Louisville a bank clerk flees city after a $3000 to $10000 defalcation. Omaha reports pugilist Billy Walker dies after a fight, murder charge eyed for Andy Dupont.
St Louis officials express worry over a pamphlet advocating extending the parcel post and shifting express business under the Interstate Commerce Commission. The plan would cut express revenues by half and faces resistance from Missouri Pacific and other lines as they push for broader postal jurisdiction.
Paris reports show French naval tests at Toulon last evening with a torpedo boat squadron attempting to force the harbor entrance. The entire garrison was mobilized and forts stood ready for immediate action as war preparations dominate discourse.
Chicago closes its week of peace jubilee amid persistent rain and cold winds. President McKinley visits Captain McWilliamy’s home, then greets railroad workers at the first regiment armory before addressing the crowd to the day’s warmest applause. The weather has delayed the planned jubilee parade.
The report notes Major General Brooke Io installed in the palace and Brigadier General Henry remains district commander of Ponce. Brigadier General Grant appointed commander at San Juan clavetes.
The Spana rd peace commissioners have not yet received instructions to acknowledge US sovereignty over Cuba without conditions. Kansas frost warnings follow reports of snow in several Kansas towns with freezing temperatures. The Nicaraguan canal commission sets a detailed measurement plan for the proposed waterway from Greytown to the San Juan river with wide bottom widths and specific slopes. Missouri Knights of Lythias elect officers as did the Rathbone Sisters in separate votes. Admiral Schley assumes command at San Juan de Porto Rico with a plan to maintain a permanent naval presence. Atchison mourns the death of John M Price a longtime public figure. Red Men in Atchison elect officers for the year.
Massachusetts traveler recounts Kotzebue Sound voyage aboard the Marion and dire hunger among 800 prospectors and families needing rescue. Missouri lodge reports 550 lodges and 60,000 members with $72,397 receipts. Religious freedom urged in new territory by Methodist board. Army shifts note Gen Kent retirement and Greens temporarily in command. Other items cite disasters, a Cincinnati white lodge claim, a lightening accident in Milan and Merritt wed plans in London.
In Saseell items a group of girls under Mrs Johnson crafted fifty five pairs of small trousers while Lupt Peairs and family and others were at the Reece Shepherd wedding. Mrs Isabel Worrell Ball of Washington visited Hasell friends. Jessie Seabright departs tomorrow for Fort Peck Montana as assistant seamstress.
The American military commission reaffirms demands for swift evacuation of the island and rejects the notion that evacuation implies surrender of sovereignty. They oppose Spain on keeping guns in forts and await Washington's decision if disagreement persists. Also: Santa Fe rates for soldiers' rides and various local items, a yellow fever death in Warren County, and Gen Joseph Roberts' death in Philadelphia.
Miss Frances Albert elected to teach at Barker school district No 20 replacing Miss Jessie Linton who moves to post office. Albert, 17, holds two high school diplomas from Baldwin and Lawrence and attends Kansas State University. Also notes Kansas University football practice, local social plans, a planned bank opening, and funeral services for Mrs Kennedy.
Desirable building lots on Ohio street in the choicest location near the bcat residence portion, highlighted as premium parcels for immediate inspection and sale.
Chicago and Omaha rail fare notices advertise very low one way and round trip prices to all points. Offers include limited sale periods with daily or weekly timing, rounded trip fares, and promotions to multiple destinations through October and November.
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