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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1901
Page
2
The issue reports a weekly paper in print, subscription rates, and local notices. It includes editorials and political commentary referencing President Diaz, Secretary Long, and figures like Bryan and McKinney. It discusses election law, factional politics, Funston’s career, and critiques Kansas political figures.
Reports cover unrest over saloon closures, indictments and political machine talk in Kansas. War indemnities and Philippine casualties are noted, with editorials criticizing demagogues and praising national resolve. Local squalls include weather, crops, and market notes from towns like Lawrence and Topeka.
An old advertisement extols Scott’s Emulsion for rapid weight gain claiming an ounce yields a pound as it boosts digestion and enables absorption of ordinary food. It asserts daily use helps maintain flesh in all seasons and invites trial with a free sample offer.
Rival tribes dispute ownership of a carved frog emblem in Sitka Alaska. The wooden frog was torn down after injunctions and court battles, with several arrested on rioting charges. Officials warn punishments could inflame wider tribal tensions across Alaska.
New novelty calls messengers by telephone using circular eight inch boxes with a lever and receiver. Subscribes ring to contact the district office, no house clutter, boxes connect in loop circuits from district offices. Also mentions navy promotions and a English testimonial for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
Professor Goldwin Smith writes from Toronto that Imperialism now dominates thought and risks elevating the crown above constitutions. He cautions colonists and London society alike, noting ministers gain power as MPs lose influence, while a revival of personal government looms and autocracy could threaten crown and liberty.
Berlin and Washington dispatches report Cabinet debate on indemnity for China and a memorial to the throne proposing reforms. Notes from Hay and Rockhill discuss large claims and keeping accounts open. Yangtze viceroys urge reforms including travel for students, expansion of colleges, and currency stabilization.
Cripple Creek Col April 10 News reaches here that James Smiths family of six was killed when a mine dump near Granite mine collapsed after softened ground gave way The four children and parents were buried as the dump caved in rescue efforts found no survivors and the home stood just below the dump site.
Chicago society leader Mrs R Tyler resigns West Monroe Street home to serve a year as matron of the Woman's Model Lodging House at 253 Ewing Street. Directors praise her plan to run the institution with a spirit of service, replacing former hired matrons with active leadership. A second item relates a one legged Irish hen that followed its mistress to a funeral and died on the church steps after two miles.
A historic ad touts Cham bers Briain Colic Remedy for young cattle ten months old, recommending one teaspoonful in a gill of water after each bowel movement and feeding for older animals. It claims thousands of animals saved yearly and lists druggists and route details plus a Santa Fe connection and travel ads.
An 19th century advertorial notices a $100 reward for a satarrh cure by Hall's Caterah Care from F. J. Cheney & Co. and cites testimonials from local druggists. claims cure is internal and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Mentions price 75 cents per bottle and praises Hall's Family Pills.
Fragmentary OCR reports a costly rebel episode with casualty tallies and claims of large weapon deliveries. Mentions Maye Hawil Registrd and Philippine context. notes on alien captives since November and a broad estimate of 25 000 fatalities. Mentions Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as cure advertisement.
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