20 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1899
Page
1
Rennes dispatch reports the famous prisoner Dreyfus departed the Rennes prison early morning after officials delivered the minister of war’s orders for his release. He traveled to Nantes by train, with public attention minimal as the drama continued in high political circles.
A merged clipping reports a restraining order against enforcing a St. Louis department store law aimed at license collectors, with judge Zachritz set to hear further. Other items note fuel shortages near navigation, governors and attorneys general invited to a trust conference in Texas, and Odd Fellows gatherings with notable reunions and receptions.
A formal strike of bricklayers and stonemasons on the new federal building in Chicago was ordered yesterday. The corner stone foundation, to be laid by President McKinley, was completed last Sunday by union workers under a subcontract from John St Peirce. The dispute over non union labor could halt all federal post office work if not settled, with a council meeting set for Friday night to address the grievance.
Chicago reports a committee recommendation to abolish passes and all free transportation for railroad employees and the public across major western lines. A general meeting in St Louis is planned for October 16 to decide on the change effective after January 1.
Northbound passenger train collided with freight near Leeds Missouri early today four killed four injured. Freight engineer B F Reddick and passenger conductor Charles Rider among the dead. several injured include Fred W. Daker and L P Halleck. Fire and wreckage described with one car burned. Local hospital reporting condition critical for some injured. Also news of Port Huron murder suicide foul play by jealous wife leaving husband fatally wounded.
A Venezuelan schooner laden with arms and ammunition slipped past local customs near Port of Spain and headed for the Venezuelan coast. Venezuelan refugees and political leaders joined the vessel outside jurisdiction.
A reflective historical fragment traces early Dutch and British clash in South Africa. It recalls Dutch trekboers founding new homelands, Kruger era, and tensions with English rulers, then the Pandora’s box moment of gold discovery drawing in ruthless outsiders.
London dispatch reports Britain delaying a decisive move on the Transvaal until after Friday’s cabinet council. Boer border preparations exceed prior estimates and a shift toward war is anticipated if talks fail. Observers note potential Portuguese actions near Risunto-Murole and efforts to pressure negotiations. A separate note from Washington mentions troop landings in Manila by Christmas.
Vancouver reports seventy five Americans stranded at Mud lake on the Edmonton trail to the Klondike were rescued by a joint American Canadian relief effort. They had only one day’s rations left and lived on fish paste mixed with water prior to rescue. The event is described as preventing numerous deaths as aid arrived in time.
A shipment of Cuban postage stamps described by poet Alice I department includes centavos in one, two, three, and ten cent stamps, plus postage due stamps at $5,000 value. Havana will handle requests. stamps imitate Cuban imagery such as Columbus, La Cubana, royal palma, and a plowman with oxen.
Consul General De Leon reports on cacao culture in Ecuador from Guayaquil. He outlines cultivation methods labor conditions and costs noting vast cacao market potential. Demand could surpass supply in 8 10 years if capital and energy arrive with a railway to Quito.
Lizzie Flood and several family members were injured when a gasoline stove tank leaked and exploded at 2104 Howsed Street. Flood died later as doctors attributed the injuries to the blast. her husband and six children were affected, with neighbors and a baby among those burned.
Wheat and corn futures show mixed to steady prices with September and December contract notes. Live cattle receipts at Mandan City and markets in Kansas and nearby states report steady to lower prices with cattle and calves leading drops. hogs steady to firm with lighter weight goods selling higher.
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