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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
2
The document recounts President Dewey appealing in Washington for action on civil defense and wartime policy. It notes congressional debate, opposition lines, and proposals affecting the nation’s wartime posture.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a legal case or fund in Lawton with references to a president, a widow, and adults reacting emotionally. The garbled prose includes names and phrases suggesting a contested matter and personal testimonies, though specifics are unclear. The piece seems to report on a local legal or financial matter with emotional testimony.
The readable text mentions legal and probate items, church figures, and a fatal residence fire in Webb City. Names include Mary Annerman, Otis, and Frank Slavens. The fire at a residence owned by Morte Clark caused a shooter to be wounded and a person to be seriously injured.
Senators clashed over a Dewey endorsement and Aguinaldo document in a heated session on the Indian Appropriation Bill. Lodge and Harty led opposition while Bethune and Hawley pressed for action as Kendrick and Porter weighed the risks of printing contested material.
Buckilen's Arnica Salve claims to cure cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and more with no pay required. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with price listed per box. Sold by Barber Bros.
The article describes mid February political events in Lawrence and surrounding towns with Willam J. Irvan and Mr. Ryan speaking before crowds. Attendees gathered at City Hall, Lawrence, and other venues as speeches covered independence, trusts, and political aims amid receptions and post-meeting gatherings.
A fragment notes Republican national conventions naming presidential electors, cites a Supreme Court decision on scope of conventions, and mentions tension over electors' rights. It describes a 1900s incident with an explosion at a political event, property damage, and calls for a large Indian Territory convention to seek federal citizenship reform.
The issue of Eldent Catalivo marks Puerto Rico’s first religious paper from Ponce. Archbishop Corrigan urges Italian language study for Catholic theology students to reach Italians. The note mentions later items on health, Moody, Canterbury, and European religious movements.
The piece describes evolving soda fountain trends over five years, noting popular flavors and the skill required of workers to navigate drink stations. It also mentions an Amesbury Wiltshire forge archway of horseshoes weighing over four tons and a Cleveland icon from a dealer joke, with a nod to Dr Wood Norway Pina Syrup as a cold remedy.
Topeka police believe they have identified a gang of safe-blowers active in Kansas towns. Caylor Riddle, Kan SS Populist state committee chairman, says the party will hold two state conventions. President and Mrs. McKinley hosted a White House reception honoring Congress amid a cold snap.
An advertisement claims a single remedy to stop itchiness of the kin with Dean's Ointment available at drug stores and social shops. The text emphasizes its universality and accessibility.
A chaotic column catalogs a string of bizarre and tragic deaths from December to January, including a thief killed by his stolen hog, a man swallowing his windpipe, a child dying from sprouted beans, and several accidents and sudden strikes during Christmas season across North America and Europe. It lists incidents in Lincoln County North Carolina, Cathcart Ontario, Rochester New York, Huntington West Virginia, and many more, with varied causes from boiler blasts to animal attacks and fatal pranks.
A fragmented 19th century newspaper snippet intones about Mrs. Gladstone and Kruger, notes on public attention to women in leadership, mentions a Puplosis society linked to Cardinal Stehedter, and highlights Warwick Castle’s splendor. It also includes a testimonial on Electric Bitters claiming cures for female ailments and general ailments with promotional language.
On sale Gret pod third Tuesday in each month. One fare pine $2.00 for the round trip to paints in Texas Arkanem Lonisi mmmn New Mexico and Arizona.
A Commercial Advertiser excerpt argues charity begins at home with servants. It describes a second floor room for staff to entertain guests, with modest tasteful decor and practical, inexpensive touches. The piece suggests well treated staff attract better callers and imply loyalty to the household.
A fragmented item describes a church spire in Trcoma Washington crafted from a Douglas fir stump. The primitive church was built in the 1870s by timber crews. a makeshift steeple grew as the tree and church were joined. Bishop Morris of Oregon is mentioned in connection with the church.
A large evergreen tree, over seven feet in diameter, decorates the interior of St Peters Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. The tree is festooned with a green garland and other festive adornments as part of the church’s holiday display. The rector Reverend Simon Peters presides over the ceremony and the decoration, inviting parishioners to admire the seasonal centerpiece.
Fire on Hune's store in the west side yesterday morning destroyed ten buildings causing an estimated loss of seventy five thousand dollars. Police report and local firms recall the blaze as a major early morning incident with extensive damage.
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