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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1902
Page
4
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a pure non narcotic elixir that cures skin eruptions and all boils of diseased blood. It asserts no alcohol and no opiates, sharing a testimonial from Cass City about eczema and relief.
A ferry steamer disaster near Cairo, April 21, left about sixty unaccounted for as flames swept the City of Millsburg. Lifeboats failed, passengers fled in panic, and many perished or were rescued from burning and sinking quarters. Mrs. Fame McCullum and her children from Leavenworth were among those affected. the incident ranks as one of the worst maritime disasters in memory.
A massive blast on April 16 in Managua, Nicaragua, destroyed a two story building near the lake front, killing about 100 and injuring many, with extensive damage to nearby hotels, telegraph station, and the National palace. Loss estimated at 2.2 million dollars.
On April 12 1908 the court named executors for the estate of a deceased person. The notice, first published April 18, lists Jonuster as executor and references a will and estate proceedings in Dougisa County. The document records the appointment and legal steps required for probate.
United Confederate Veterans reach Dallas for annual reunion amid forecast of 150000 attendees. Generals Gordon Moor Wheeler and Fitzhugh Lee expected. Events include speeches, caliph's parade, grand ball, memorial hour, opera, and a grand barbecue with five buffalo dishes served to veterans.
A 48 inch water main break on Frankstown avenue Wilkinsburg floods homes washing away Englehardt residence. Six year old Ida Englehardt dies, sister Lillian 15 tortured by injuries and not expected to live. father William Englehardt suffers a broken leg and other injuries. Bodies found down Sterrit run after flood carries them away. Flood damages homes and gardens along Storrit run as rescuers pull survivors from the rushing water.
A late April apartment house fire caused a fatal gas explosion on the third floor as a father lost hold of his child during escape. The child fell to the pavement and died. Property loss is estimated at $75,000.
Santa Fe announces reduced round trip fares for travel through March to Utah Montana Idaho Oregon and Washington. For particulars visit the depot or contact a Santa Fe agent for details.
Firefighting efforts at Dallas on April 21 battled multiple blazes after a Dorsey Printing plant alarm. Two persons fatally injured include Fire Chief Magee’s son. Chief Magee was rescued unconscious. Property losses reach about 370000 across Dorsey plant, factories, and four Dolphins cottages on Fisher Lane. Incendiary theory grows as fires spread through Lamar Street and South Walles district.
Washington reports a quiet Senate session with extensive passage of private pension bills and minor election measures. Fortification appropriation and a legislative budget bill advanced. several local fiscal items and a fishing business matter were noted among proceedings, with attention to liquor handling and municipal affairs.
A jumble of advertisements and reports covering a dubious tonic offer from RERVITA MEDICAL Co and an account of church ordinations at Lamoni Iowa, plus Omaha heat wave notes and chaotic Chicago trade rumors. Includes unrelated war and accident mentions and a Santa Fe transport promo.
Public notice urges advertisers to prepay for ads under 50 cents except regular clients and asks subscribers to deduct for any missed papers. Also lists Union Pacific cheap excursion fares to Montana Idaho Oregon Washington California and Colorado Utah with specific round trip prices and travel windows.
Professor Kaiser a south German inventor trains eagles for a balloon, claims an eagle can pull a balloon via diagrams and calculations. The tale notes ridicule from aeronauts and describes his planned airship. The piece also weaves in anecdotes about Cecil Rhodes and a humorous secretary incident, ending with a medical testimonial about Dean's Ointment.
Henry Page of Topeka recounts a five week grippe led to kidney weakness. After using Doan's Kidney Pills he reports satisfactory relief and endorses the remedy. Ad copy notes Dick Bros drug store carries the product and promotes Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole U S agents.
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