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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1901

Page

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Ground broken for Louisiana Purchase Exposition site

Frat public celebration in St Louis 1924 world’s fair opened with ground breaking at Forest Park. Weather trimmed events. parade and open air ceremonies moved to the Coliseum. Dignitaries including Gan Bates and Maj Henry K Hunter attended as crowds filled the park.

St Louis Forest Park United States Missouri Purchase Louisiana United States Cavalry Catridges Ganno C Bates Othe Omaha Addison Coliseum Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company Gan Bates Henry K Hunter Fifteenth Jas A Tawney Oto M Allen Mississippi

Transcontinental rail plan ties Deaver to Grand Junction route

Denver reports a compact among Deaver & Southwestern and Colorado & Southern to construct the South Park cut giving Deaver a direct line to Grand Junction with potential extension to Salt Lake City. Separate dispatch notes U S consul general Rublee attacked in Hong Kong. German authorities to respond. police cited for inaction. Oklahoma cattle losses estimated around ten percent due to cold. stockmen plan contingencies and rapid fattening of cattle in eastern regions.

Pines Deover Colo Denver Deaver & Southwestern Collorado & Southern Railway South Park Deaver Grand Junction Salt Lake City Clark Keasna Salt Lake Los Angeles Pacifc

War Anxiety Deepens Over U S Colombia Clash Possibility

Rumors in New York suggest an imminent war between the United States of Colombia and the Republic of Venexuria with agents in the United States drafting final plans. Reports note naval and merchant vessel activity tied to military preparations as observers monitor tensions.

Pevas New York Dec United States Colombia Republic of Venexuria

Murder at Parsons estate shocks town and clues drift

Unclear causes surround the Parsons estate murder near Dier Avenue Parsons Kay Decco John F Ball and Carrie Ball were found dead in their home. Neighbors reported lights on and Marshal Bennall forced entry. Bodies decomposed hindering a clear cause with theories of suffocation or murder then suicide. Coroner’s inquest scheduled as relatives in Ohio are notified. Meanwhile Treasury Secretary Gage plans retirement with a successor to be named by the president.

Parsens Manners Parsons, Kay Decco John F Ball Minal Carrie Ball Dier Avenue John Bennall Beil Bull Boest Col Bull AW Bulle Piqua Ohio Bods Parsons Cal Bull

Zinc Ore Prices Hit 34 Per Ton on Export Push

Zinc ore in Missouri and Kansas mines surged from 26 to 34 per ton as shipments to Europe began in November. The Missouri and Kansas Zinc Producers Association contracts to supply zinc ore to Belgian and Welsh smelters, with 4,009 tons expected to follow. Also notes on X ray cancer cure, German hog imports, Abilene well water, Harvard secret society skeleton prank, and a Washington appraiser removal.

Uentrasie Mars Ad Peis Soplia Europe Missouri Keosas Balgium Wales Europa Gootons

Destructive fires and accidents reported in December hazards

In Maryville a hospital fire nearly destroyed St Joseph Hospital endangering 25 patients with fatalities feared due to smoke and heat. Other items: wrecked freight train near Paola with engines and livestock lost. Atchison furniture factory gutted. steamship San Biss reported ashore and passengers safe. Gen Alger Bettser obituary note. Italy invited to join anti socialist crusade. Argo starch plant to operate in Nebraska City. many local deaths and injuries in various incidents across states.

Argo Starch Nebraska City Neb Thapisot National Starch Company Mies M L Snow Eatonville Keo Kansas Jobo Franklin Fort Scott Raymond O Wales Columbus Kaa Haana Ban McKinley Roy Sheets Wabash Ind Pablo Mace Sane Fe Avery Breedon Dick Beambach Joplin Nacogdoches Sante Fe Alvis Somerville Temple Cleybure Tex Hos Wo H Pankey Saline County Torreil

Boil ers Burst Wreck Factory in Pittsburg Fatalities Reported

A massive boiler explosion at Pack Bros. Thirteenth Wheel spur near Black Diamond Mills in Pittsburg killed at least five workers and injured twelve, with reports up to thirty dead. Debris spread across the yard, the mill wrecked, and authorities struggle to identify the dead as rescue teams search through twisted timbers and rubble.

Pittsburg Steel Works Pack Bros Bower MoNsil Black Diamond Bampson

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