The Journal era and its Lawrence ties described
A historical overview traces The Journal and its Lawrence connections from 1887 through acquisitions of rival papers The Journal’s daily and weekly editions and distribution reach in Kansas and notes on editorial stance, AP reports, and wartime coverage. It references figures like Dewey, Grant Gillette, and Kansas political figures amid broader national events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Lawrence Republican
Eoon
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Agal Jeper
JocaNs
Ter Mery
Lawrence
Jourfal Controla
Eaily Associated Press
Tha Journal
Mansas
Our Times: Editorial Snippets from Kansas and Beyond
A compilation of political squibs and social notes criticizing figures like Aguinaldo and William Allen White. It laments wartime rhetoric, debates temperance and morality in Topeka, and mocks tariff politics while quoting Governor Rollins on religious decline. Grain-O is advertised as a coffee substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen White
Emporia
Kansas
Lawrence
Local notes mix crops, hires and town events
Lawrence items report new quarters for Smith news depot, garden work starting, spring weather, and local people like Mr. Wilder, Mrs. Hale, and Prof. Dunlap. Mentions railroad business, charity meetings, and a Kaufman funeral notice with distinct names and places.
Thrilling Escape From Windsor Hotel Fire
In New York City a dramatic rescue unfolds as Wells of Danestown, South Dakota, his wife and daughter, upstairs during the Windsor hotel fire, descend from the sixth floor using a rope. Wells lowers his wife and daughter to safety before making a perilous descent himself, unscathed despite intense smoke and flames, with cheers from the crowd and thanks to the firemen.
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New York
Gueet
Windsor Hotel
New York City
Wells
Danestown
S.D
Cerbin Eddy
Huey
Mr. Wells
Breise
Tle
Postal Reforms in Cuba Spark Free Delivery Debate
The report details Cuba’s postal situation with references to free delivery being tested by investigators from Airis and Alcheilte amid damaged mails and delayed letters. It notes the public welcome after the system’s implementation improved mail service and reduced costs for residents who previously faced charges for each letter.
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Madaren
Hava Tiel
Vaibhav
Airis
Roosevelt Attends Appomattox Banquet in Chicago
April 1 Roosevelt arrived in Chicago to be guest of honor at the annual Appomattox Day banquet. He was greeted by a large crowd and eight Rough Riders, then given a reception and dinner at the Union League. Admiral Dewey declines presidential ambitions and stresses no political office plans.
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Poweyl
Georgia
Vermont
Hite
Fred Vandewrift Fella
Kansas City Star
Kansas
Dave Mulvane
Uy Leland
Leland
Mulvane
Republican Party of
Republican Party
Chienye
Theodore Roosevelt
New Yorke
Hamilton
Annwal Appomattox
Ghiewgover Turedity
Barlewood
Tre Votumittee
Gia
Roosevelt
Cravwils
Gay Roosevelt Wise
Herwayainte
Wren
Davelliage
Pally
Tianting
Healy Pole
Hoeey Tel
Aunay Gisen
Siti
Thay
Housraedt
Stehet
Tanya
New York
Admiral Dewey
Givete
Tle
Manila
d+ miral sauidas
Jay Meutertant
Geore
South
United States
Reselidon
Lawrence
Kangen
Itt Trgular
Louidiana Street
Kaneas
Pinckney
Penn
Handiac Lawret
Sealy
Kannan
Faneuil Hall Reconstruction and a Historian's Tale
A fragmentary account traces Faneuil Hall's reconstruction along original lines amid commentary on its historic funding. It notes a New York merchant Peter Faneuil who gained wealth via slave trade and left funds to Boston. the piece mentions a ship named the Daily Bachelor and an account of its fate and the ensuing salvage court debates.
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Boston
Faneuil Batt Veteritus
Ame
Teatteriad
Peradble
Maturivat
Atleien Cand Hunt
Yeurpay
Porte
Fasar
Arepioot
Teéberts
Faneuil
Mherry
New York
Peter Puncuil
Hoston
Daily Bachelor
Cuba
Buston
Africa
Rnli
New England
Cherian
Newport Courts
American Girl Leases Pompeiian House In Paris Exhibition
An energetic American woman Miss Ellen Herdiett leases the Pompeiian house in Paris, once owned by Prince Joram Napoleon. Mire Burdlett plans to use the elegant dwelling for a refreshment room during the 1900 exposition, inviting visitors to view ancient art and furnishings.
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Ellen Herdiett
Paris
Joram Napoleon
Burdlett
Wishes Burial With Blacks in Savage Cemetery
A white woman named Miss 1.8 Plo died in Savage, Gin, after a request to be buried with Black people at the colored cemetery. City officials ruled against the request, deciding the city has no right to bury her in the colored cemetery. The case sparked debate among residents and lawyers over racial cemetery practices.
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Lucinda Hayworth
David Davis
Hesper
Lawrence
Friends Meeting House
Oak Hill Cemetery
Plo
Savage
Haven Flume
Pitts
Dydigr
Myers
Besella
Train Special Passes Through Lindsborg to Salina
A rail promo listing travel from Lindsborg via Salina with return validity to April 4. Tickets on sale March 28 29 30 31 at J Press city office or J T Shanklin Union Pacific depot.
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Lindsborg
Salina
J.press City
J. T. Shanklin Union Pacific Depot
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Lawrence Journal Co., Publishers
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Lawrence, Kan
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Ul Grant
Samoa
Kansas City
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The
Chicago University
Peace Congress
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Washington
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Aggie
Thorpe
Topeka
Embree
Honolulu
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Leavenworth
Wichita
Jackson
Victor Murdock
Billy Morgan
Victor
Hilly Morgan
Hutchinson News
Morgan
Rollins
New Hampshire
Wat
Amazon
Verina Martin
Robertson Bros
C. E. Wilder
T. J. Schall
Troy
City
Smith News Depot
Ted Poehler
Merchants Athletic Association
Satureday
Joplin
Ernest Duke
W.K. Folks
Sam Walker
Kentucky Street
Lawrence High School
Prof
C.G. Dunlap
James Walker
Keokuk
Iowa
F. A. Myers
North Lawrence
Dolliver
Baker University
Baldwin
E.M. McHale
Wastep
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Massachusetts Street
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Massachusets Street
Gener
Hargain
University
Lonigana
Ontario Street
Vermont Street
Lel
Hammond
Jo A. Keele
Alwrence
T.A. Hurd
W. A. Potter
Clara Murd
Kao
S. N.purinton
Hk. B. Aoa
Lewis Reedy
Kent
L. C. MclIntire
Fox Sax
Call of
Forktunt
Shearer Sames Hometiold Goods
Connection Street
Vox Laua
Wronerty
Wale
New Flitiprhies
Ontarla Atragla
Callon
C. W. Alendorph
Jos. Yewdall & Son
Delaware and
Hancock
Fox
John Hale
Mrs. J. E. Clark
Naomi Myers
Willow Springs
Fiatson Bakery
William E. Green
Grant Township
Commercial Club
Winthrop Street
Central Park
Associated Charities
Watkins Bank
Kansas University
K. V
K. U
Fred Alford
Charlie Ap
Wagstaff
Olympia
E. F. Caldwell
Wilder S. Metcalf
Twentieth Kansas
Lonesea and
Gaiia
Australia
Hegan Sawin
Neb
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Hoa Perry Belmont
Ryan
Helmont
Damacen
Kun
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Wyatdotte
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F. J. Cheney & CO
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Hone
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J. T. Bhanklin
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Dante
Kreaen
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Ent Cigar
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Epping
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Cradle of Liberty
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Jon Herciett
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Pourth
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Jane Ann Burgess
Benjamin
Gornforth
K. Ida Wrist
Alexander Waker
Wiliam Baker
Rovetta Mesa
Alice Daugherty
Euehlel & Mason
Saintis
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Kansan
Quaghas
Mary
Henson
George Helleison
Nigel
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Facia
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Loutdana
Leon Pinckney Street
Penn Street
A.G
Honnolna
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Royalty
California
Geo. C. Bailey
Avants Fe Hall
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