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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1901
Page
3
Fragmentary text references Leavenworth, Lambton, Kaunan, Tivaday and a Warwick style event with voters or electors. Names and places are garbled. likely notes a local gathering or election context without clear details or outcomes.
The case against Wallin Cietrell, son of Dr. Gartrell, ends with a murder conviction for the Donegan crime. Gartrell was convicted last March, and the elder Gartrell, en route to Oklahoma, was arrested after being implicated. The arrest followed confessions at arc details, with events centered on March and April. Rail fare disputes and ticket forgeries are noted, alongside a Burned stock barn rescue and explosion victims.
Gen Chaffee says by the end of February the whole island chain may be pacified except Samar. Reports describe clashes in Alaminos and Tatangas with insurgents, captures of rifles and ammo, and arrests of two priests accused of aiding rebels. He urges harsh policy to those who resist, while Samar remains resistant.
A fire in Thatsville Alabama destroyed a feed store and several stoves. Brenan was killed and another injured. Cochran and Colburn were trapped by a toppled door frame and burnt. The fire caused about 40000 dollars in damage and multiple people suffered burns from hot bricks and embers.
Seasonal shift brings coughs colds and grippe and risks to lungs. Scott's Emulsion is recommended as a regular preventive and remedy for throat and chest protection. Small doses may show effects and adults are encouraged to try it.
A ferryboat struck a submerged bar while entering Ludington Harbor and sank. No details on casualties or exact vessel name are provided in the readable text.
Survivors recount the Pere Marquette car ferry North striking a bar near Ludington harbor while entering during a heavy southerly gale. Weakened machinery and main feed pipes failed, steam leaked as passengers endured cold, with one man killed and several injured. Captain Thompson and crew attempted rescue. the vessel drifted onto the pier, fearing total loss, while a line was thrown to safety.
Reports from Dubois Pennsylvania and San Antonio Texas recount a deadly blaze near Summerville Jefferson County destroying John Ashbaughs home. Fifteen dead bodies recovered, four more seriously burned with uncertain recoveries. A separate blaze in Zacatecas, Mexico destroys principal meat markets and apartments, trapping workers and causing extensive damage.
A Peorfia coast railway reports progress testing oil as locomotive fuel in place of coal with signs of success. Amid this, Trosterter's Stomach Bilvers is advertised as a proven remedy for dyspepsia and related ailments. The report also notes a fatal Northwestern Railroad collision and a study of antiseptic advances by Prof. Freer, amid talk of a St. Louis coal famine easing and holiday fare promotions via the Santa Fe line.
Lieut Higgins and Arthie Hirging the state game warden were acquitted of assault in the third degree after a crowded Missoula hearing. The verdict drew applause as the case linked to an earlier beating of the officers by Theodore Blockley. One more charge, assault in the second degree, remains against another hothead.
Notice to subscribers asks readers missing their paper by 6 pm to inform the office so steps can secure earlier delivery. Subscribers are urged to deduct from monthly bills any papers missed by carriers.
Notice states all advertising must be prepaid with no credit allowed. The directive specifies payment is required before publication and restricts any charges or allowances unless funds are secured upfront.
Reports last night stated the edo resigning from the cabinet and he denied the claim emphatically. New York dispatches note consolidation talks among major express firms Adams American and Union. Telegraphs from London and Volksrust discuss Boer surrender prospects and renewed fighting. Other items cover a Fort Monroe escape, a cargo fire, holiday train rates, and a brief Cup history with the America yacht tale.
Representatives of western oil companies plan to form the Western Oil Association. A convention in Denver next month will organize the group with invites extended to Jade Wyoming Arizona New Mexico Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and others.
A lettered testimony recounts how Doane Kidney Pills relieved back pain and weakness in Lawrence. The vendor Mick Bros at 747 Massachusetts Street sold the remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as the US sole agents. The ad urges readers to seek Dyson's brand and avoid substitutes.
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