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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
3
Fragmented text lists scattered names, places, and events from a meeting notice with unclear dates and roles. It mentions Lawrence, a cashier, directors, and a venue inn, with disjointed references to Baesero Gini Woo Maton and Pierpuid deceasd. The fragmentary item lacks a coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
Incomplete OCR text warns subscribers of delivery changes and robotic patrols. It indicates reports of authorized delivery verification and potential paper removal from a route if not met. The fragment mentions evening checks by patrols and possible actions by offices to ensure service continuity.
A vintage ad extols a gas stove valve as the instant fuel source for any flame. Turning the valve a little yields a slow fire, more gives a moderate flame, full open provides a quick fire, and turning it off stops the heat. It promises simple, convenient control.
Washington December notice restricts special courtesies at borders to ambassadors, high officers, naval officers, and similar officials. All others will face standard processing, with passes and boarding-revenue vessel perks curtailed. The document outlines strict authorization for personal consideration cards and calls for revenue-focused enforcement. Also references a nonspecific medical remedy for a diarrheal illness and unrelated business notes.
A messy OCR fragment references products and a sale notice with unclear details. It mentions Chamberain's Stomach and a general call to action about buying, but the text is garbled and unspecific. No clear dates, places, or names besides generic terms are readable.
In the matter of the estate of Jennie Hartig deceased, notice is given to all interested parties that final settlement of the estate will be presented by the executors L. Suttier and others on January 1 in Ottawa Kansas before Judge O A Smart. The motion seeks approval of accounts, discharge of executors, and closure of the estate. Brownell & Poehler, attorneys for Emil L Hartig, request appearance of all heirs and devisees under the last will and testament.
Copenhagen reports the worst gale in years during Christmas, killing several people and injuring many. Telegraph and rail services halted, streets unsafe, trolley lines down, and many houses and mills damaged. Ships dragged anchors, some wrecked near Elsinore with multiple drownings including crew of the Norwe nodark G. 5. Penry.
Report from Indianapolis notes expected convention arrivals of about 1 000 members and delegates as a push grows to raise salaries of UMWA leaders President Mitchell and Secretary Wilson. Mitchell earns 180 a year and Wilson 1800, with officers contributing 25 percent of their strike wages. movement seeks larger, executive pay.
The interstate commerce commission is asked to probe a Knoxville coal company, Live and Let Live Coal, for alleged price discrimination by Southern Railway. The owner accuses other coal dealers of collusion to keep prices high, seeking cars and equal terms, with profits donated to Knoxville Women’s Christian Association. Also noted are varied reports from Los Angeles, Cincinnati, New York, and other cities on unrelated church, gas, and war debate items.
A U S customs hearing in San Juan, Dec 27, explores alleged wine and spirit smuggling linked to government vessels. Witness Collector Cruzen testified about attempts to bypass entry rules, with officers and traders named in a case involving the Laurel and shipments to St Thomas. The probe references Bristow and other officials, detailing attempts to hide contraband aboard public ships and the potential for court action.
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