24 Sep 1890
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1890
Page
1
A Lincoln avenue street car in Chicago ran off the viaduct and into the river after brake failure. The driver shouted for passengers to jump as the car and horses toppled over the Clark street bridge with bystanders fleeing to safety.
The night express on the Oregon General Boulanger will issue a 200 page reply to detractors in France. The national world’s fair commission adopts high praise for Chicago directors. Southern Illinois coal miners threaten a wage rise or strike. long layoff anticipated. British shipowners unite to curb strikes. A runaway freight near Nampa Idaho kills Patrick Boyle and wounds two. Mexican syndicate claims Sombreale mines bought by US capitalists for illegal sale. Two thousand Tropniau miners strike in Austrian Silesia. troops deployed. Daniel S Gerry of Henderson KY sues for divorce after a Chicago matrimonial ad. Great Lakes seamen union adopts higher wages effective now. big struggle expected. Emma Cooper of Lockport AL allegedly inherits 9 million in Ireland. funds support store in Fulton NY. Republican clubs convention in Philadelphia selects delegates to next national convention. 1000 delegates present. Farmer J Embree near Moberly MO missing. believed wandering insane. Union Pacific announces reduced rates for Kansas City and St Louis fairs and related events. details with J T Shanklin, agent, Lawrence.
The Jewish community in Lawrence began Yom Kippur at 3 PM with store closures by Cravis & Urban Sky, Mr. Passon, and Louis Cohn. Orthodox Jews fast almost 27 hours, wear white linen robes, and attend synagogue sections for men and women. The article recounts ten days of repentance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and explains ancient rites of atonement.
News notes from Sibley describe a range of local events. The Fairview church furnace will be repaired this fall while residents report social visits, travel, and farm activity including wheat sowing in good condition. A Denver to Missouri travel tale and railroad depot changes at Sibley are also mentioned.
Thirty days from September 15, a Burlington Ohio shop will sell its silver plated hollow ware at actual cost to clear inventory for holiday novelties. Open invitation to visit for pricing and purchase details.
Ancient trade items list smoked halibut and herring from Columbia River firms Whitcomb Bros and a dealer. A separate ad markets a family horse for sale with easy payments at $18 hundred. includes odd mentions of bone scratching and Clark’s Flax products and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup with testimonials.
An advertisement touts Clarke Extract of Flax Cough cure as a sure remedy for Whooping Cough and other childhood or old age coughs. It claims to stop the whoop and allow breathing, heal bronchi and lungs, suitable for winter or bronchial coughs. Sold in one size, one dollar, at Raymond.
City ticket office guides travelers on timetable routes and connections for Southern Kansas and Union Pacific lines. It lists Lawrence departures toward Junction City and Leavenworth with express and accommodation services, plus baggage checking and local ticket options.
Sale notices advertise two prime Lawrence residence lots to be sold within thirty days. Also offered are multiple encampment concessions for Bismarck Grove from October 1 to 6 including dining halls stalls and various refreshment and vendor privileges. Applications go to L N Lewis secretary 1045 Massachusetts Street. A school companion is sold at Leia Drug Co for five cents.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.