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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
2
A sprawling column mixes European war talk with Kansas political skirmishes. It cites Bryan, Bryan’s enemies, and the gold standard debate, while linking Fenian rumors, Democratic and Republican maneuvers, editorials, and local figures like Murdock and Curtis. The tone lampoons political posturing and previews upcoming matchups and party tactics.
An era of regular pager deliveries to every part of town is urged by the Journal to ensure early delivery of papers. An advertising excerpt extols Grain-O as a grain drink replacing coffee, touting its nourishment and low cost. Additional notes cover tea and coffee history, with references to 17th century London shops, and a testimonial about a chest cold cure promising readers free final bottles.
A historical notice describes making white wax from yellow by a bleaching process using melted wax fused into cold water. Water must be crystal clear and strained for best results as the wax hardens. The description notes ribbon like wax strips losing yellow color when exposed to water and sunlight, then remelted to appear bleached.
Manila reports Cal. Lockett commanded 2500 troops in an assault on insurgents near Montaliau five miles northeast of San Mateo. The enemy routed after hours of heavy fire. Lawton mortally wounded, several wounded. Gen Otis orders suppression of bribery amid ongoing operations and plans to repatriate officers. Otis approves civil marriages in the Philippines expanding rites beyond Catholic ceremonies. Remains of Maj. Gen. Lawton, Maj. Logan Jr., and Maj Armstrong to be sent home on transport Thomas sailing end of month.
Night fell as Russian forces under General Roukine pressed a vital assault to dislodge 2,000 Turks entrenched in Karkow. Captain Frithiof led 500 Cossacks in a desperate charge, the battle brutal with heavy casualties, the church bell hoped to ring if victory came. After fierce combat, Karkow fell and the riders were ordered to retrieve the dead and secure the horses, the scene ending in a grim tableau as dusk settled over the village.
Independent magazine will publish Jacob G Schurman Cornell president and Philippine Commission chair article Our Duty to the Philippines. He argues 40 to 50 tribes require civilizing efforts and laments the saloon’s foothold. He sees fighting nearly over and troops needed to quell bandits. He regards Aguinaldo as honest. Other items report James Poorman's alleged crime school and plunder, a cargo fire on Vulcan and local misfortunes including coal gas poisoning cases.
In a dramatic action at Karkow a squadron of Cossacks charged Turkish forces, perishing at their posts while saving the rest of the Russian army. Captain Serge Frithiof led the mortally wounded troopers in a horsemen’s last stand, some revived in memory as their riders pressed the pursuers. Prince Roukainé witnessed the display of valor under moonlight as the dead were honored and the route opened for retreat. Watermen’s craft and watch papers referenced later in Jewelers' Weekly.
An official from the coroner’s office notes the persistent danger of poisons misused as medicines. He reports that in many homes poisons and drugs are stored out of sight, sometimes reachable by children, raising grave risk despite few deaths reported.
In a dated fragment, references mix forms of homage with fictional or garbled names and anecdotal remarks about a late figure linked to New York and Wellington. The text oscillates between mock dialogue and testimonials, concluding with a dubious medical endorsement for Dean’s Ointment from C. W. Leshart of Howling Green, Ohio.
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