26 Oct 1889
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1889
Page
1
The listing notes city offices including City Clerk, Treasurer, Police, Fire Superintendent, and Cemeteries by physician Livearisn. Hours show 2 to 5 PM and 2 to 5 PM.
Fragmentary OCR lists county officers with partial names and titles and includes ad-like lines for Lawrence House, Commercial Hotel, and Better Prep Coz Warren. Amounts, addresses, and proper nouns are garbled. readable items show rooms, rates, and services in a late 19th or early 20th century local directory style.
The Cronin murder case continued with testimony focusing on identification. Dr Egbert detailed autopsy findings while acknowledging uncertainties about whether wounds caused death. Mrs Carroll of this city, Cronin’s sister, left for Chicago after a telegram from Longenecker urged attendance.
A lengthy 19th century chronicle describes Dr Beccari’s discovery of the amorphophallus titanum, its giant tuber and colossal leaf, its dramatic unfolding at Kew Gardens, and the plant’s notorious foul odor. The tale follows seeds sent to Italy, germination, and the titan flower’s spectacular but brief display, alongside late-19th century medical ads and patent remedies interwoven in the page. The report blends sensational botanical history with public interest notes and commercial medical pitches.
Howard and his forces face Strat egy Capture the Own in a grim courthouse battle. Local observers note shifting allegiances and tense courtroom proceedings as the dispute unfolds.
Reports from Kentucky and Indiana detail a tense chase at Darton court house where Howard's camp seized control of the town, a private watchman’s duel with a burglar named Jack Cog more, a train wreck on the Lake Erie & Western near Rokomu with casualties, and a dramatic miniseries of forgery disclosures in Minneapolis. The bundle includes a court examination in Clayton, a New York murder sentencing, and frontier crime updates.
Volume of trade fairs stronger than a year ago with bank reserves tightening. Wool and copper markets show strength while coal and pork products stay weak. Wheat prices slip, corn rises, and overall securities market remains soft. Pan American Congress visits Kansas City with local funding approved amid veto threats. Minor delegations in Minnesota and Missouri discuss railroad trusts and league reform.
A chaotic bulletin cites varied events from multiple locales. Fire devastates Port Leyden’s business district. deaths include Jeremiah McGuire former NY Assembly speaker and a Newport worker fatally injured from a 80 foot fall. Reports cover graft accusations, railroad resignations, earthquakes, a Missouri charter, and contributions to a World's Fair fund.
Fragmented market notes from New York mention foreign exchange, bond pricing, and commodity chatter. References to "ANTILe Varxe-Prima" paper and 4stts for slate den nd appear as garbled OCR. Includes stray names and unclear figures making precise details impossible.
In markets from Atchison to Chicago, stock and dairy goods move with price shifts. Reports note steady cash cattle, rising dairy creamery quality, and mixed freight conditions as buyers monitor futures and delivery notes amid fluctuating demand.
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