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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1897
Page
4
The piece mixes subscription pricing for Tak Gazerte, political ads, and county race chatter. It names Sheriff candidates David H. Lewis and others, notes political maneuvering, mentions postmaster changes and local corruption rumors, with broader references to national figures and economic policy debates.
The piece argues that present charges are reasonable and calls the administration to be congratulated for its success in relief efforts, insisting the plan would be ruinous to their business otherwise.
Three prospectors Measrs. Petty Cramer and Toomas north of Wind Cave Fall River county S D formed a mining company. They sunk a shaft at a site showing upheaval and struck rock yielding seven dollars in gold. A natural three foot wide chimney extends downward with spiral walls blackened by internal fires.
A spirited yet sparse sale of 18 tons of live elephants at Earl's Court drew a small crowd and little bidding. Lot 1 Jane failed to reach value, selling for 93 guineas. Madoc and Archie Edgar fetched 100 and 150 guineas respectively, amid bemused buyers and humorous auctioneering.
A Boston Budget excerpt argues for loving home life over harsh discipline. It praises warm, shared meals and open conversations to earn children’s love and confidence. The piece contrasts stern parenting with gentle guidance to prevent later dissipation or wrongdoing.
Advice on preventing fly infestation through cleanliness and proper food handling. Emphasizes prompt table clearing, covering hot foods, using covered garbage pails, washing with soda and boiling water, and avoiding exposed dishes or fruit. Mentions nearby neighborly practices and screen doors as aids rather than solutions. Also reports Willow Springs fire near Chicago destroying half the town and 50 families displaced with estimated damages around 50 000 dollars.
Waco Texas October 4 W C Brann editor of the Iconoclast was kidnapped by Taylor University students a Baptist co educational institution and driven to the campus where about 200 students forced him under threat of death to sign a retractation of criticisms he had printed about the college He was given twenty four hours to leave Brann returned to his office vowing not to leave future trouble is anticipated.
Hyde Park Sunday scene shows well dressed Londoners from Hyde Park Corner to Stanhope Gate, a serious, wedding like gathering with duchesses and American heiresses, plus real estate agents and tailors in the crowd. Pineapple pie recipe uses inexpensive "birdseye" fruit, sugar, pastry, and meringue as described with two methods and baking guidance.
A potpourri recipe suggests aging fruits in an alcohol and sugar jar for preserves to offer guests. The item contrasts with a New York World note on ancient Athens and Spartan influence, then cites a Philadelphia Press line about sugar taxes and fashion in Washington.
Mrs Isabella Bird Bishop is invited to read before the Geographical Society in London. William M Singerly marks 20 years as Philadelphia Recorder proprietor amid widespread congratulations. Henry M Stanley visits Buda Pesth and Brussels for talks with King Leopold regarding Congo affairs. Hindoo prince Ranjitsinshi, a leading English cricket batsman, writes an upcoming cricket book and posts an early season high average. French Academy members offer epithets for presidents Thiers Brave MacMahon Courageous Grevy Cautious Carnot Taciturn Casimir-Perier Wise Faure Beautiful. Abigail Atwater Bradly dies at 97, a daughter of the American Revolution. Princess Frederick Charles, rich and independent of young Emperor William, spends time in Italy and rarely visits Berlin, with Catholic conversion rumor.
The article details petitions presented to a coronation commission re linking noble duties to tenure of lands. It cites the Duke of Norfolk glove duty at Queen's coronation, Baroness Grey de Ruthyn spurs, and the twelfth Earl of Huntingdon swords of state, showing penalties tied to perfomance. It also notes the omission of the procession should not incur forfeiture.
At the Greater New York Democratic Alliance convention Henry George was nominated for mayor. Charles Frances Adams delivered the nominating speech as the party reaffirmed Chicago platform aims like municipal ownership of franchises, 3-cent fares, eight-hour day, labor representation, and open-air public meeting spaces. The convention adjourned to Monday night.
A string of suicides and deadly accidents swept New York yesterday with caustic poisonings, shootings, a self inflicted death by a convict, and a mother and four children dying together. A prominent physician leaped to his death in frenzy, marking a day of extreme human tragedy.
A Sedalia Missouri reader praises Hood's Sarsaparilla noting regained strength appetite and endurance. A California report cites Joe Wheeler setting a pacing record in 2 07 for a year old gelding and a claimed mystic cure for rheumatism with rapid relief offered by Barber Bros. druggists in Kansas.
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