Whymper Atop Snowy Peaks In 1880s Mountaineering Tour
An account of Walter Whymper and colleagues retracing mountaineering feats atop snowy peaks. The article highlights his celebrated ascent of the Matterhorn, the 1886 Andes expedition, and the dangers of high altitude sickness. It notes his age, climbing philosophy, and role storytelling with stereopticon lectures. This piece reflects 19th century mountaineering daring and the evolving gear and rope techniques of the era.
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Christus
Apland
Whymper
Francia Dougina
Polgts
Pea
Andes
Tala
Montlang
Intervala
Jong Agd
Summit Reached After High Altitude Illness Experience
An account describes a 20 500 feet ascent with sickness hitting the expedition after 16 000 feet, including fever and severe thirst. Symptoms eased after two days, then worsened again before reaching the summit as barometer read 14 1 inches.
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Tiéten Bornxo
Rumboldt
Haight
Dean's Kidney Pills Ad With Local Reference
An old Lawrence advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney pains. It cites local names Wilder Broa shirt manufacturers and Stein Laundry on New Hampshire Street and Massachusetts Street as points to obtain the remedy. The ad claims quick, thorough relief and references price and distributors.
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Lawrence
Coy Meairs
Wilder ‘Broa
Stein Laundry
New Hampshire Street
Dick Bres
Drogetrr
Massachusetts Street
Foster
Milburn Co
N.Y
Advertisers urged to prepay and improve paper delivery
Notice to advertisers that under a certain threshold prepayment is required, with exceptions for regular advertisers. Journal asks subscribers to report late deliveries by 6 pm to improve service. Reminders to deduct missed papers from monthly bills. Promotes Pullman sleepers at $1.50 double berth via Union Pacific. Details on routes to Estes Park and contact numbers for city office and UP depot.
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Union Pacific
Eaten Park
Estes Park
Lawrence
Harlington
UP Depot
Envoys Debate Joint Note in Pekin and Punishment Question
London editorials weigh chances of an accord at Pekin and whether punishment terms should be altered. The Pekin envoys met to discuss the joint note with the US, Russia, and Japan favoring a broader consultative path. Washington reports Gen Chaffee’s dispatch on the relief expedition and the review of troops at Pekin.
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Kruger
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England
Chicago Record
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Chicago
White House
McKinley
Marine Band
Temperance Women and Labor Reform Debate in Washington
The National Woman's Temperance Union debated a committee report urging sympathy for workers while opposing monopolies and oppression. Discussions covered labor rights, eight-hour workday, Sabbath observance, hospital reports, and faith questions. Lord Kitchener and Kruger notes, plus a temperance hearing on treaty liquor control in Africa, were reported in the Washington era dispatches.
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Nation Worms Christina Temperance Union
Committee On Resolutions
Francis Willard Hospital
Tempernare
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Severyh Temperance and Reform Assertidions
Africa
Center of Population Moves Toward Columbus Indiana
The census center of U S population continues westward and northward, near Columbus Indiana, with estimates placing it six to seven miles north of that city and about 20 miles west of its 1800 position. A comprehensive table traces the 1700 to present shifts from Greensburg Indiana toward the Pacific, noting a continued westward bias and a subtler northward drift, while declaring the center may eventually reach Chicago if trends persist.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Atlantic
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Republe
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Woodstock
Moorefeld
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Parkersburg
Chillicothe
Chnicinnati Smileswest
Cincinnati
Old Center
Neh
Hawaii
Alaska
California
New York
Pacific
Philadelphia
Lake Region
Chicago
Interior Affairs Report Highlights Indian Progress and Territory Growth
The report notes gradual progress in Indian affairs within Oklahoma and a rising population estimated around 400,000 whites and Americans born. It cites territorial development, education quality, and strong industrial and commercial growth across the five civilized tribes area.
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Indian Territory
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Odahoma
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Initth
Formation of a new reform party in the United States
A United States conference in Indianapolis discusses forming a new national party embracing reform elements from the social democrats silver Republicans and reform Democrats. Leaders tied to the populist movement may attend with hopes to absorb Democratic support later.
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Ail Reform Etemente
National Party
Tuisianapolis
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Stere
Thas
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Thetina
Republican Party
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Missouri
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Plaece
Lewis Tyecenter
Reform
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Omen
William J. Bryan
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Xoutine
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Passenger Express Routes and Schedules on Texas and Utah Lines
Mixed fragments describe express trains with routes across Texas Utah and California. Mentions No 1i5 Fast Mai No 8 California service daily except certain times with branches ARB and Branor- Depai lines. Also notes limited service SaturdayTuesday and late evening operations with passenger passage rules.
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Orana
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California
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Saint Mind Ammonit Excisions and Cheap Rates Notice
Undated notice advertises trips to western Colorado and northwestern points every Tuesday in February, March, and April. Calls made to J. P. Ross at 711 Massachusetts Street or U. P. depot for scheduling.
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