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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1900
Page
3
A New York Evening Sun teletot notes 40 tons of forged steel bolts dumped beneath the Manhattan tower of the East River bridge. It argues every bolt tested, and rejected bolts reflect extreme care in construction, with multiple tests including weight, sound, and fire.
In Pekin the Chinese plenipotentiaries were ordered to sign a preliminary joint note amid astonishment among Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching. Instructions push for limited army posts along rail lines and disarming forts while preserving forts. Russia favors arbitration. foreigners in Pekin express satisfaction with the collective note. German troops incur mistrust after killing 40 Chinese near Muncheng and Taotingfu as foreign caution grows. Arizona seeks statehood with Gov. Murphy pressing for representation.
A Kansas City resident testifies to relief from back pain and kidney issues after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports severe daily pains, difficulty working, and nocturnal unrest before treatment. He notes complete relief with no recurrence and encourages readers to inquire at Dick Bros drug store.
London dispatches report Gen. Dewet remains roaming and Kimberley cut off. Kitchener notes Helvetia area captured with heavy Boer losses. British columns pursue. Reinforcements and scattered Boer movements persist in Cape Colony as Dutch sentiment leans toward peace despite ongoing hostilities.
Henderson Ky Dec 21 Train No 44 on the Jienderkon road wrecked two miles east of the city. A coupling pin placed in a frog caused the wreck. Seven persons, all in the parlor car, were seriously injured as the car left the rails and toppled. The engine and cars passed the switch while two rear coaches derailed. About 15 passengers in the coach ahead of the parlor car were injured. Wreckers suspected. Snowstorm with heavy fall reported in Kansas Nebraska Iowa and Missouri. Blizzard in eastern Nebraska from Omaha to beyond.
Washington plans show the Army bill, passed by the House, faces stubborn Senate opposition with likely amendment maneuvers. In parallel, hundreds of volunteer officers seek transfers to the permanent army, potentially reaching about 700 new appointees as Miles weighs formal replies to Alger. Other items note a naval reserve bill, Mrs Nation's jail stance, a murder accusation in Indiana, a fatal card game, and a Canadian fire with heavy losses.
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