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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1901

Page

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Steamer Burned With Loss of Three Lives

A sunken stern wheel steamer burning to the water’s edge at its moorings in Memphis left three dead. Passengers asleep on board when the fire broke out. cargo lost. boat valued at 10000. Names of the deceased include D N Rainey wife of Old River Toon and Miss G M Tims. One four month old child perished. Fire likely sparked by furnace.

Memphis Wer Fulton City Croat Rainey Pod Old River Toon Mies M Tims

Brooklyn peacemaker killed wife in kitchen dispute

John Ball a care p caretaker shot and killed his wife in their Brooklyn home. He fled to a policeman and confessed, saying his wife had recently returned from Scotland to stay with her parents. The chaotic report also notes various other distant items from Colorado to Kansas and Russia.

New York John Ball Brooklyn Motheo Scotland

Train wreck near Dallas injures three

The Missouri Kansas & Texas northbound passenger train bound for Dallas derailed and burned six miles south of the city just before midnight. Engineer Jecks Clark suffered shoulder and leg injuries. Joseph Hanry, a colored man, was hurt. The baggage express and mail cars were saved.

Dallas Tex Dee Here Jecks Clark Joseph Hanry

Gasoline Made From Beaumont Oil At Gulley Refinery

Beaumont Dec 25 Gasoline of a high quality is now produced at the Gulley refinery in Port Arthur from Beaumont oil. Reported to be superior to existing market gasoline, it has less odor and a milder scent though retains some distinctive Beaumont petroleum characteristics. Fire risk is noted as lower.

Quilty Reins Port Arthur Beaumont Lex Gulley Port Arthor Beaumont Oil Beaumont Petroleum

Death of Mrs Cherry Found Ly Neighbor Visit Routine

Mrs EE Cherry of 1445 Vermont Street died this morning in her home. A young man who visited daily for groceries is suspected in connection with the death. She was in poor health and found standing. funeral details to follow.

Mer Uy Neigubors EE Cherry Vermont Street Ber Cherry Alors M P Cherry Marshall Mo Liss Patti Shobe Marshall Veodome Hotel New York Nevada Asylum Chicago Southern Industrial Association Memphis Democratic Nawspaper Carlyle Ill Samus B Hale Lamuet Noa Illinois AP Neal Rantoul Lingis Mary Pholen San Francisco Palestine Jobn Makey Dabuyua Lowa Joseph HW Wallorgan Hutchings Tex

Pauperism Causes and Tragic Deaths Across Cities

Guardian board reports drunkenness as 52 percent of pauperism cases with family factors breaking down into 6 percent both parents addicts 39 percent only father and 4 percent only mother. A 14 year old girl killed by strychnine after arrest at a saloon and several other brief local crimes and incidents are described.

Orangemens Canre Stockholm Board of Guardians Edward Shanoon Lebanon Ulinois Ilinois Labasaon Illinois Kokomo Ind Zachariah Chapman W Sheehan Pine Bluf Ark Cottam Balt Road

Chicago Man Turns Gun on Himself After Rejection

Charles Martin, a Chicago manufacturer, shot himself in the abdomen and lungs in the Champlain building office of Aegel & Co. after Miss Beroria Michius rejected his offer. He is in county jail hospital with probable fatal wounds. Witnesses say he had threatened to shoot Michius. she asserts the threat occurred earlier.

Chicago Charles & Martin McVicker Thoay Martin Miss Michaus Sbe St Martin Sha Mira Michaus

Roosevelt Christmas at White House Without Tree

Washington December 25 The Roosevelt family followed their customs with stockings hung and early morning visits to see Santa gifts. In the library the children gathered for presents from President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt then visited relatives Captain Mrs Cowles and family for a Christmas tree and plans for the day. Dinner set for 7:32 in the evening with only family present.

Washington White House Roosevelt Santa Claus Thara Roosevelt Juyoailas Mrs Cowles New York City John Cetain Losg Acibia Hartis Chase Civil En Issouri School Pat Rola Sigurd Ta Waka Civ] Engi Ing Law School of University of Michigan Pew Low Columbia College Picls Wellesley Golfsclub Sheridan Janses Smuth Hamiet Young New York Hadley Yale New Haven Board of Princeton Ilinois Scbra Sate Bay Censs Chicago

Governor seeks Kurfess in burglary case

Governor Stanley issued a requisition to Minnesota for Charles Kurfess, jailed at Worthington, charged in Ellis county with five counts of burglary and grand larceny. Convictions on each count carried maximum sentences approaching life in prison.

Topeka Stanley Minnesota Charles Kurfess Worthington Mino Ellis County

Maclay Waiting Advice From Civil Service Authorities

New York December 25 Edger Stanton Maclay says he has written to the civil service authorities in Washington asking for a formal opinion on his dismissal from his position in the savy yard. He will follow the guidance received. Other brief items note labor strikes, deaths, accidents, and local incidents across several states, with multiple names and places mentioned.

Con Civil Service Authorities New York Roosevelt Edger Stanton Slaclay Civil Service Washington

Runaway elopement ends in dramatic Oshkosh arrest

The sensational pursuit ends as a prominent Oshkosh man arrests his wife’s lover after they eloped with the husband’s money. The trio fled to Chicago Denver and Denver to Japan before being located. The husband secured warrants for both alleged lovers and confronted them in their rooming house. Police report details and aftermath follow.

Tsband Tio Joplin Oshkozh Hubbard John Bulitz Oshkosh GK Kimball Elapars Chi _jeago Denver Wiig Bulity Gail'y Japan Bither Wila Kimball Lin Constabls Rooming Luubo Toskauck

Gas Strike Near Pleasanton and Miscellany Lore

A gas flow was struck on Charles Meade’s Pleasanton farm five miles southeast of Pleasanton Kansas. Reports note roaring, drilling down to about 200 feet and strong pressure raising the pipe. The page also recounts drownings, library gifts, awards, and various local and national notices with scattered names and events.

Pepith Pleasanton Kan Charles Meade Meade Hib Seles

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