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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
1
Lawyers advertise abstract of title services and special attention to title work. Office location noted as Maas retreat second floor over the Journal. Details imply professional real estate paperwork support and client service offerings.
London dispatch reports General Knox halted pursuit of General De Wet after Boers crossed the Orange river. About 8,000 republicans entered Cape Colony and a similar number reached Philipstown. De Wet with roughly 4,500 men near Ladybrand was said to be preparing an attack on Winburg.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Kruger arriving amid cheers as municipal and communist officials greet him. In the royal waiting room he delivers a pointed reply citing lost independence since 1894, condemns British use of women and children, and urges divine aid over emperors.
Washington December 19. The agricultural committee began consideration of the oleomargarine bill by hearing persons interested in the measure. A large majority of those present opposed the bill, and supporters were told they would receive preference in this hearing.
A long, garbled Houston era piece notes Archbishop Ireland's Jubilee celebrations in Minnesota with ecclesiastical honors, interwoven with unrelated items about prison terms in Mesien, the True of the Philippines trade data, and multiple U.S. officials. The fragment mentions Bishop Ereland and nameless legal concerns alongside various international and domestic notices, creating a mosaic of 19th century news items.
New York December 19 stock market excitement continues with a prolonged advance in Wall Street. Prices rise to unfamiliar peaks as heavy buying by speculators drives long and short positions, pushing bears to cover and bulls to seek a reaction that fails to appear.
Dec news from St Petersburg reports evidence of discontent in all armies including German forces. Field Marshal Walderace accused of brutality as calls grow for each army to act with its own responsibility. In other items Allen Vor, once in the U S land office, wed in Wakeeney and moves to Dallas for residence. Senator Baker opens campaign in Washington while Ambanandor Choste denies retirement rumors.
A lengthy appeal outlines funding efforts for the world’s fair, detailing subscriptions, approvals, and committee actions. It notes bids, preparations, and public support across numerous cities, with reference to staffing, logistics, and anticipated expenditures.
In heavy fog at 8 this morning two electric street cars collided near the city center. Both cars carried passengers and were moving at high speed. Motorman John Sesco is trapped between the cars and believed fatally injured. Motorman Wm Campbell is in critical condition with cuts from shattered glass.
Omaha Neb Dec 19 The parents of Ea Gadeby Jr 15 report he disappeared after leaving home to take books to a neighbor a few blocks away No trace found this morning The dog that accompanied him returned excitedly The police doubt kidnapping and suspect ransom possible. detectives were occupied with the case last night and today.
Henry Wallace, a 30 year member of the Chicago Board of Trade, was found dead in a small office after hours. death attributed to heart failure. He had been working on a new water filter and had locked the office postwork hours. Other items note Kansas University basketball changes, a Christmas concert at the University of Kansas, and community club activities in Lawrence.
Among Boer refugees arriving in New York is Commandant Snyman, described as tall and bronzed, with a brave 16 year old son Herdus who fought under General De Wet. Snyman claims 14 battles with no serious injuries, recounting near-kill moments and his son’s early war service. The piece also notes Pan American Midway design and a humorous Texan storyteller Acot Owens who cannot finish a sentence without laughter.
War department reports from Manila note a breakthrough in tropical cable work. Rubber insulated lines resist toredo damage longer than gutta percha, with copper armor added to prevent short circuits. American cables show two years of service and growing capacity for Manila deployments. Colonel Aliza says signal service ready to ship substantial cable quantities. Steve Brodie retires to San Antonio, plans to stay, hints at a New York fortune for a "fifer." One Lung Club hosts a torchlight procession in his honor.
Market wire reports a mix of cattle hogs and sheep receipts with varied gains and steady demand. Native steers and feeders range around 4.00 to 4.04 with calves steady while hogs move higher and cattle steady. Volume figures show strong activity in pork futures and grain markets with national receipts and cash bids noted.
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