09 Sep 1898
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1898
Page
1
Reported plan details that Hennewell Mining Co will open a mine next week in Illinois Strike District. Negro labor is said to be imported if white miners desert the union, with deputies guarding workers. Miners refuse to accept price or abandon union.
In New York on September 30 a chartered steamer to transport Admiral Cervera and his sailors back to Spain was held for safety upgrades, delaying departure. Meanwhile, aurora borealis froze Chicago telegraph lines, and political conventions across Colorado, Nevada, and Missouri weighed fusion and nominations. Two Pennsylvania soldiers drowned crossing the Potomac near Fort Sheridan.
The article reports that Camp Wikod and Ninth United States Infantry leaders advised against a New York parade. Surgeons cited troops' insufficient fitness for exertion for at least a month or six weeks, delaying any parade plans.
Impressive funeral services were held for Naval Cadet Wheeler son of Maj. Gen. Wheeler and Second Lieut. Newton D. Kirkpatrick of the First U S Cavalry drowned after bathing Wednesday. Wheeler’s casket lay before Gen. Wheeler’s headquarters with flag covering the tent. A cavalry guard of honor stood watch as mourners included Geo. Wheeler’s daughter and son, Joseph Wheeler Jr.
Adj Gen Corbin releases revised Seventh Army Corps roster up to yesterday. Among volunteers destined for Cuban garrison duty under Lee, Illinois provides three regiments while no other state contributes more than one. Several thousand regulars will also go, some from Montauk, not under Shafter. Bryan’s Nebraska regiment remains in U S service.
Baseball results show Louisville over Cleveland 9 to 3 and Brooklyn 5 over Washington Philadelphia 6 in various matchups. National League standings list Louisville and Cleveland atop the table with Brooklyn and St Louis nearby. Western League summaries include games in Kansas City Minneapolis St Joseph and Columbus, with mixed outcomes and standings updates.
Chicago’s James A Sexton was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at the Pennsylvania Philadelphia encampment amid peace jubilee parades. Delegates chose Denver or Philadelphia for the next site, with Philadelphia winning 883 to 205.
The article narrates Lt Rawlinson disguising as a Persian pilgrim to enter the sacred Kuw shrine near Meshed. He passes gates with local Persian knowledge, glimpses steel armor on walls, and narrowly avoids exposure before becoming a noted decipherer of Mesopotamian texts, later Sir Henry Raw Wagon-Youth's Companion.
A collage of anecdotes from Victorian pages noting Mrs Gladstone and Lady Beaconsfield’s devotion during a rainstorm, dancing ostriches on the southern plains, Buddha’s Nepal border discoveries, a gestating tale of Granata’s prolific offspring, and a report on former Ambassador Bayard's declining health in Dedham Massachusetts.
Describes good building lots on Ohio street in South Lawrence offering a prime residence location. Praises convenience to university and transportation, noting affordability versus acre-property values and strong town position.
A list of excursion fares and round trip prices across multiple cities and events. Notable examples include 78 cents to 1.76 per trip, trips to Omaha Chicago Ottawa Topeka and more, with sale dates from September through October and varying limits from 7 to 21 days.
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