14 Mar 1895
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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1895
Page
1
An excerpt notes dentist E Wright removing a tooth without resin by the home of Strous Oxide Gun. The historical fragment mentions Lawrence and Law 2rence words, reflecting era misspellings. The scene centers on dental procedure outside a clinic, using implied nitrous oxide sedation.
A fragmented note recalls Rt Rev. Elisha Santh-Thomas who died Saturday night in Marsh and Salina Kansas. The record mentions sisters and rites in vague terms, with unclear references to a state see and other religious figures.
Editor Garetts argues that despite young men reaching higher roles in business their church attendance has declined. He blames the church for failing to engage youth’s real needs, urging leaders to show genuine interest in their welfare and provide practical spiritual guidance through sermons and accessible resources.
The ongoing case of Billman widens as investigators seek clues in the mysterious disappearance. Authorities say they have not received new information from key witnesses and appeals for tips continue.
Local items summarize a week of Topeka news including John Steele's return from Topeka, March meetings of the Zodiac Club and YMCA's new members, a mass meeting for colored residents at the courthouse, upcoming spring marriages, and various community notices. The piece covers church funerals, civic remarks, revival meetings, city scavenger plans, and council actions on curbing, smoking, and water works, with updates on residents and local organizations.
High School officials led by Prof. F H Olney announce the election of 70 to 75 students by teachers and principal to represent the graduating class. Exercises are set for May 3 and 4 at Bowersock Opera House with two evenings arranged for merit based program. top grades noted, including standout pupil Miss Lacy Riggs.
Miss Eliza Lee hosted a social with tea at six, inviting Katie Cook, Margaret Love, Ella Snyder, Annie Snyder, Josephine Hoyt, Camilla Andrews and Bertha Watten, as the community notes a campus society rally. A church performance at M E church drew praise for Miss Spaulding, Johnnie Power, Williams, Kimball, Marshall, Howe, Sweeney and Branford with readings, solos and a dialect encore, closing with a quire of Good Night.
A narrator touts earnings from selling dish washers, claiming six weeks brought in 534 dollars. The speaker describes being a novice woman encouraged by high demand and market hunger for a reliable washer, predicting strong profits for agents meeting demand.
Lawrence residents question high taxes and demand concrete returns while opposing Republican administrations. The piece attacks the Topeka Democrat and promotes the Silver Party tied to ex-Congressman Sibley, urging a purge of the gold-bag faction from the party and rallying against national Democrats.
Analysis notes by U S Department chemist claim Dr Price's Baking Powder superior to others in leavening strength and purity. The piece recounts Thacher's alleged role as counsel for bondholders and as attorney of record for the Lawrence Water Company in contract disputes that led to higher city bonds and a new contract.
A fragmentary Democratic manifesto argues for gold as sole monetary standard, repeal of silver, and return to hard money. It claims such policy would stabilize value, reduce debt burden, and empower voters. It urges the party to unify behind a monetary platform and oppose current financial conditions.
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