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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
2
A sprawling, mixed editorial digest covers imperialism musings Andrew Carnegie commerce in Europe tax law reform in Kansas county assessors and uniform bases, jury verdict views on Jessie Morrison, political party prudence, and various notices. It notes proposed legislative salaries, a state exposition grant, and local misc items with excerpts from ads and drug firm endorsements.
A New England Magazine excerpt describes two walkers pausing to view a valley and distant mountains. The dialogue muses on wealth versus nature, imagining a person becoming bound to the mountain’s grandeur rather than conquering it, suggesting a life of humble belonging.
The obituary honors Col Henry M Greene a Civil War veteran born 1835 in Norwich Connecticut who lived in Kansas after moving from Wisconsin and Illinois He led Sunday schools aided Lane University helped establish congregational and United Brethren work and served as Lieutenant Colonel in Shawnee militia He was wounded at the Battle of the Blue in 1864 and suffered lifelong effects He left a wife five sons and notable relatives including Albert G Greene and cousin Moses Tyler The piece recalls his pioneer work and literary talent.
Ambassadors report Hong Kong cannot locate Filipino junta leaders. Emperor Kuangsu offers return to Beijing if safety is assured. British parliamentary turmoil centers on Joseph Chamberlain while Salisbury pledges Boer War resolve. Boer state civil government promised. Boer sheep theft near Krugersdorp noted. General De Wet seen as war focus. potential London reception discussed. Victoria replies to Portugal relations telegram. Portuguese royal visit lauded aboard British ship. Military activity rises in Luzon and Luzon insurgent bands suffer heavy losses. two American casualties in Luzon landing. Navy opens bids for five battleships and six cruisers totaling about 32 million dollars. Rathbone Cuba expenditures disclosed by War Department. Harmer memorials dominate Saturday. Naeley case argued in Supreme Court. Reciprocity and extradition treaties released. Von Bulow explains Kruger not received due to rejected arbitration. Stratton Independence mine shareholders hold stormy meeting. Norwegian coal famine feared. German gas pipe industry price cuts due to American competition. Horace J Heyden dies after fall from window. Presbyterian Assembly to consider confessional revisions. Tom Lawson signs cup defender contract. New York legislature to review prisons. Winston Churchill on tour arrives. John McAuliffe dies in New York. Sesame Lodge death reported in South Carolina.
An ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens the stomach, improves digestion, and restores appetite for Mrs Garland of Shady, Tennessee, who was run down and weak. It asserts the remedy increased her weight and made her well, urging others to begin treatment promptly.
The Zodiac club met with Mrs Johnston for a varied program including Marguerite of Navarre and Angor papers. Dozens of members across clubs such as Ventura Ingleside No Name Atheneum and Round Table shared lectures on Burns Barrie Dietricht and other literary topics with future meetings announced.
Miss J Grace Bangs hosted the Sixtieth Century club with Miss Alice Hotton opening Current Events. Miss Lucene Barker presented The Story of a Century, a lengthy and entertaining afternoon paper that filled over an hour. The group will meet again with Miss Bangs at the next semicon. A fundraiser for Company H monument gifts includes a stereopticon lecture on the boys’ campaign with scenes and draped sets, slated for mid January.
Lawrence residents laud hard work by Dean's Kidsey Pills and endorse the remedy through Henry Page of Topeka who reports relief from a five week grip and kidney pain. Funeral for Dr. Buon set for tomorrow. Oak Hill vault to hold remains. Oread Golf Club and Topeka Club prepare for an eighteen hole match on the Potowlinus with a large crowd anticipated.
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