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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1901

Page

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Petroleum Fire Rages At Caspian Plants In Baku

Fire swept the Caspian and Black Sea Chemical Company magazines near Baku on February 6, destroying petroleum depots with 6 million poods of oil. The blaze spread to 12 million poods of naphtha, flooding nearby areas and burning workers homes. Dozens dead, hundreds burned, and four hundred families left destitute as fires raged and reservoirs threatened. A general panic spread through the town as flames continued to burn.

Baku Trans-Caucasula Caspian and Black Ses Company Java

Abkasbak Jolath Baldel. Town Scovers From May Agitation.

Kansas City reports from Poplar Bluff Massachusetts describe Dolton Arkaness as a center of unrest. Five members of the WO TU attacked two “blind tgers” in Nation fashion. Bottles of liquor shattered, contents poured, fixtures demolished. Adam Wrat and William Young allegedly ran the scenes, defying authorities.

Serder Kanaas City Poplar Blut Dolton Arkaness J Lin WOTU

Topeka Pension Commissioner Race Shapes Up

Washington dispatch notes A W Smith official messenger for Kansas electoral votes announces candidacy for Topeka pension commissioner. Cyrus Leland currently holds the post, spurring rival bids from Maj. Thomas Anderson and other potential candidates.

Rabio Washington A W Smith Kansas Topeks Kan Cyrus Leland Thomas Anderson Bow Leland

Pensions for Widows Reported by House Committee

Washington February 6 a house committee reported a pension for General Lawtons widow at 50 dollars monthly down from 600 set by the senate other bills recommended pensions for widow Rear Admiral Calhoon Brigadier General Ulaye and the late War Secretary Stanton also listed. A steamer from San Francisco carried Captain and twenty eight crew of the British ship Pyrenees which burned at sea and was beached. In New York Justice Lawrence signed a decree restraining Melbourne MacDowell from remarrying. London dispatches report Kitchener and Dutch forces action in Pretoria and Amsterdam. Missouri senator Clay's bill to arbitrate labor disputes passed the senate. Gov Nash authorized funds to call troops for Cincinnati prize fight. Georgetown Kentucky judge ordered prisoners held for Franklin County jail. Plague deaths noted aboard a British steamer. Bloemfontein post appeals for surrender. Olga Nehertselene retirement from stage anticipated.

Mouse Committee Merveral Mesanies Woashington Lawton House Committee Senate Calhoon Ulaye Stanton Iriny

Kansas House advances fish bill and broad education agenda

In Topeka on February 6 the Kansas House committee of the whole recommended passage of Bowman's fish bill prohibiting catching fish in any Kansas stream except by hook and line. The day featured many measure introductions and committee actions including textbook funding by the state teachers association and a tuition bill for state educational institutions opposed by Grattan and Governor Stanley.

Topeka Kun House Bowman Kansas Nation Neosha State Teachers’ Association Grattan Nelson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Adame Butler Geissler Logan Commassioner Ry Dooley Ry Stavely Secretary of State Richardson Sso Thadt Mrynor Ty Towman Rae Son FL Mason Fineney Maris Seaton Mehison Senate Ty Smich Hy Smith Ty Morehouse Linda Ty Smith Habeas Carpi Nils Amon Rignes Gruardiat Emery Ry McMilhin Fron Hein Vy Miller Tapp McPherson Stanley

Patents Report Highlights 1900 Totals and Battles

The report of the commissioner of patents for 1900 shows 39 673 applications for patents 2 225 for de signs 82 for reissues 2099 for trade marks 943 for labels and 127 for prints. 26414 patents granted 31 reissued 737 labels and 9 prints. Expirations 21196. Expenditures 1 260 1. Receipts 090 808 balance January 1 1901 5177. 1070 patents to residents of Hieaning HS tations etc. Queen Victoria rumor notes, naval ceremony logistics, and other brief items follow.

Washington Patent Office United States Hieaning Engkind Canula Stud Frattee

Patent Office Report Reveals 1900 Totals and Germans Leading

The 1900 patent commissioner’s report shows 30,673 patent applications 2225 design filings 82 reissues 2000 trademark registrations 127 label registrations and 93 print registrations. Patents granted totaled 26,418 with 4215 forfeitures for nonpayment and 21 106 expirations. Expenditures reached 1 260 089 and the January 1 1901 treasury balance stood at 5 127 458. Germany led grants with 1070 patents followed by England 937 Canada 207 and France 341.

Washington, D.C Commissioner of Patents Patent Office Germany England Canada

Whale escapes capture near Santa Monica as hunters fire

A whale narrowly evades capture off Santa Monica as a pursuing porpoise pod drives it toward shallower water. Fire from a shore party wounds the creature, which then tires and drifts to the sea, leaving a blood trail before sinking after a pursuit by boat.

Los Angeles Santa Montge Boas Port Los Angeles Ney

Missionary’s arrest and gifts trial near Ponehow

Chinese villagers’ extortion claims trigger French patrols seeking money allegedly paid to families of killed Christians. Count von Waldersee reportedly ordered donations amid broader humanitarian delays. Amid war chatter, Carnegie’s gift proposals stir city debates as libraries and books grants loom.

Tolin Woo Trang Ponehow Count von Waldersee Amont

Chinese ministers seek death penalty for twelve Boxers

Pekin officials press for execution for twelve Chinese officials and Boxers linked to foreign attacks during the June to August period. Prince Chuang, Duke Lan, Prince Tuan and others named face removal or death. Prince Tusa and Duke Lan may be banished instead.

Pekin Prince Tuan Haron Ketteler Duke Lan Police Yleng Nien Prince Chuang Kang Yi

Markdale marriage Hurdles in Faint Political Row

In Gondor tensions rise over a proposed alliance between Abhanuing Markdale's line and Delente as Russia and Bagid courts clash. Allegations center on G and Dake Michael, exiled successor, and Victoria of Fogland, with the Hugsisn church tight over morganage amid the ironclad Taw.

Gondor Rrussia Bagid Dake Michael Exip Hede Preauingy Pelawosa Victoria Fogland Rst

West Point Appropriation Bill Passed by Senate

Washington Feb 6 The senate today passed the military academy appropriation bill with a clause allowing the Superintendent to enforce rules approved by the Secretary of War to prevent bribery. Cadets found guilty of participating in or encouraging such practices shall be expelled and barred from future cadet service or Army or Navy commission.

West Point Oarriea Mori Cioung Washington Senate mUligey Academy Miitary Academy Secretary of War Age Army

Saloon closures and vigilante mood sweep Topeka

In Topeka and surrounding areas, saloons face closure as women organize and police patrol. Mrs Nation leads a band of reformers vowing continued vigilance to keep joints shut. local officials report rounds and guarded entries, while some claim all saloons will stay closed. In nearby Toledo, Feb 6, burglars bind and gag a legislator's aide in Stapford, stealing 150 in stamps before attacking her. Fred Harvey, Santa Fe dining car magnate, lies seriously ill at Leavenworth after a California return. In Hans City, mayor forces out a city clerk amid clashes over staffing of the mayoral office.

Ulenai Topeks Ken Nation Jobulats Ciufzene Sheriff Cook Olnstag Mra Nation Topeka Fred Harvey Leavenworth Fred Llarvey Santa Fe Highvine Harvey California Nealog Lot Springs Ark

Robbed saloon keeper and wife beaten in Chicago

Nicholaa Michels and his wife were attacked in a Chicago saloon by three masked men who beat them, robbed cash and checks, and wounded Mrs Michaels. The injured couple were freed by a lodger after being confined in the saloon. Both are seriously hurt.

Jhiengs Saltreat Bob Conote Chicago Nicholaa Michels Michael Michaels Fe Hex

Verdigris River drowning and bank theft arrest tale

A mixed 19th century wire service item reports a drowning near Verdigris River south of Coffeyville Kansas, a teller Hinckley linked to a $7,000 bank theft in New York, and various short notes including a Washington labor commissioner appointment and a Keuger eye operation. It also mentions Central Park trees planted in 1800 and local court actions in Kentucky and Lawrence weather notes.

Roseiyoo Feu Ghaezien Hinckley West Side Bank New York Coffeyville Kan Mra Jeng Brown Edeaca VI Central Park Eiwant Wil Te Thea Drinew Willa Coon Blutchiford Addrena

Albany Newsman’s Bold Bill Sets Brevier Type Standard

In Amal Peret Albany February 6 assemblies man Wauchope Lyon once Tammany city court judge has pushed a bizarre bill to force newspapers to adopt brevier type across the state. He claims the measure serves public health and says he has spent months drafting it and studying the issue, aiming to influence readers nationwide.

Fewue Fey Amal Peret Albany Wauchope Lyon Tammany City New York City

Emperor William Yacht Arrives amid Royal Salute at Sea

The imperial yacht Movber ilern, with Benperor Witham and sister aboard, returns from Hegiand Sheerness in February. A British sealer Plushing escorted the Lenpodal yacht, and a Dutch warship fired a royal salute as Emperor William’s vessel reached the area.

Hegiand Sheerness Movber Benperor Tais Moralog Willian Warahip

Market Report and Auction Results Featured in Gwrtaca Ledger

An assortment of farm goods and livestock figures appears with cattle and hog values, receipts, and classes listed. Names like Jaffries Rablin and Fenton Lawson appear in a court notice segment alongside injunction references, while scattered monetary figures and product lines reflect a rural commerce page.

Ofuctonadl Jaffries-Rablin Flehs Fenton Lawson Saengerfoss

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