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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
8
The letter from Sarah Bernhardt extols Paine's celery compound as the most powerful nerve strengthener. It claims improved health, vigor, digestion, and blood circulation, urging sufferers to use the remedy to drive neuralgia rheumatism and related ailments from the system.
Secretary Long refused to permit three Naval Academy cadets to resign after four years of service. George Weber of Arkansas A Collins of Pennsylvania and P L L Pratt of Illinois must fulfill the eight year pledge and complete the two year cruise to receive commissions as assistant engineers in the navy.
Kansas State Senator George Wanna of Clay Center testified before the legislative investigating committee in Torreka. He denied any private talks with Boyd of stock yards fame and rejected bribery rumors about receiving money or favors for stock yards legislation. He acknowledged voting for two bills under political pressure and declined to name those who influenced him.
Ottawa Kansas hosts the Kansas Musical festival with about 1000 voices from twelve choruses. The Philharmonic orchestra of Kansas City and the Kansas University orchestra accompany the event as soloists Madame Clementine De Vere William Lavin and Francis Walker perform in the Creation. In Washington Harris of Kansas introduces a Senate resolution urging the treasury to pay liens on the Union Pacific before government claims or to seek foreclosure. the measure is laid over.
West Point New York June 12 1897 bright skies and balmy weather marked the graduation ceremonies for the class of 1897 at the military academy. About 5000 people attended the event held under a canvas tent before the library building with the speakers board of visitors academic board and other distinguished guests on the platform.
Mrs John Cameron wife of Valley coal mine superintendent died from benzine can ignition while cleaning furniture. Her 13 year old son suffered burns while attempting to rescue her. The incident prompts local tragedy amid city society.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarcaparilla as a universal remedy for blood diseases and other ailments. It promises constipation relief with Cascarets candy and offers a druggist refund guarantee.
Aarry Whallen known as the Human Ostrich died at the German hospital shortly after midnight following surgery to remove 120 nails and broken glass from his stomach. The showman, who toured with Barnum and other circuses, had swallowed hazardous items during exhibitions across Missouri and elsewhere.
Ex congressman George C Crowther and Major John J Gittinger clashed on a Blif streetcar after a heated exchange over a post office controversy. Crowther struck Bittinger and both men fought until pulled apart. Bittinger vows to drive Crowther from politics.
William Smith, longtime mining operator of Wesp City Missouri, fell twenty feet at the Cherokee mine yesterday afternoon and died from a broken neck. He leaves a widow and five grown children. Harvesting is underway across Oklahoma with prices at fifty cents a bushel and some crops bringing seventy cents.
Court County shop bids farewell to its long history selling China glass Queensware silverware and more after 31 years. The sale features spot cash terms with all items marked in plain figures. Ice cream freezers jelly glasses fruit jars and refrigerators go at first cost with nothing reserved.
J A Dailey formerly with Schultz and Boyd has opened a horse shoeing shop at the corner of Vermont and Winthrop streets. He solicits patronage from friends and former customers. Ellis Hope company items may be available through Avery Stalx Cutters for plows and wagons.
An old advertisement touts Cascareta Candy Cathartic as a pleasant and purifying medicine for kidneys liver and bowels claiming to cleanse the system dispel colds cure headaches fever constipation and biliousness with price options 10 25 40 cents and guarantee to cure by druggists.
Milwaukee departures offer round trips to San Francisco and Minneapolis with prices from 15.52 to 22.50. Nashville hosts a Tennessee exposition sale ending October 15. Colorado lists cheap one way and round trip options tied to Christian Endeavor San Francisco dates.
June sale offers first class tickets to San Francisco and southern California for 32250 with similar rates to intermediate routes and cheaper to and from Colorado. Open to all travelers though aimed at Christian Endeavors. Sleeper service on daily fast train to California. Apply to Gero. C. Bailey Agent. Inheritance Tax Knocked Out in Philadelphia estate case Judge Pen rose rules direct inheritance tax unconstitutional following recent law.
The Senate approved the Republican caucus amendment on the sugar schedule by 42 to 30 amid a lengthy debate on its impact. Democrats and independents split, with the closest tally yet, as discussion covered inheritance tax proposals and a disciplinary investigation into sugar speculation. The session ended with executive adjournment and pending questions on next terms.
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