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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1901

Page

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Prohibition Law Faces Senate Vote In Topeka

Topeka Kan Feb 13 The senate spent an hour today weighing temperance measures and approved a bill to curb illegal liquor sales. It names places as nuisances and empowers county attorneys to act. Opposed by Wulfekuhler of Leavenworth and McMillan of Ottawa the measure passed 20 to 3.

Topeka Kan Senate Wulfekuhler Leavenworth McMillan Ottawa Wulfek Hurrell Temperance Committee State Board of Medical Richardson House Grain Trust White Kansas Smith

Prize Fight Postponed to Await Court Decision

The Jeffries-Rubin boxing match set for Friday night is postponed as distant parties cannot arrive before Judge Hollister’s decision tomorrow. The rescheduled date will depend on tomorrow’s ruling.

Eloped Couple From St Louis Apprehended in Kansas City

Kansas City Feb 13 The chief of police was alerted by wire to arrest Frank Prowitzky Jr and Emma Hertann from St Louis. Prowitzky's father, a wholesale carriage maker, sent the message. The young woman is said to be the daughter of a prominent St Louis brewer.

Bf. Louis Kansas City

Kansas City Mercantile club seeks Carnegie library

A Kansas City Kansas Mercantile club committee including W E Earnhart Chancelor Stephens and William A Simpson will travel to New York City to petition Andrew Carnegie for a public library building in Kansas City Kansas. A suitable site and funds are under consideration.

Manuass Kaome Utty EB Earnhart Board of Education DS Stephens Kauaas City University A Simpson Mercantile Club of Kansas City Kan New York City Andrew Carnegie

Lima Flood Destroys Bridges Inundates City

A La Paz dispatch dated February 11 reports overflow from the river flooding Lima’s clay area and destroying bridges. The electric system was knocked out, leaving the city in darkness for two nights. Dozens died and damages are expected to reach about a million dollars.

Lima Peru la Paz Tno

Constitution Allows Foreigners in Cuban Presidency Bid

Havana February 13 The convention accepted a clause in the constitution allowing foreigners who fought for Cuba ten years to become candidates for the presidency. The anti Gomez group protested while Gomez supporters say the people will elect him regardless, though he would decline the office in favor of Estrada Palma.

Cobom Havana Guba Ivoluvioniata Llorente Rivera Io Fa Gomez G_mez Benor Estrada Palma

Filipinos Surrender in Manila Bay War Action Report

Gen MacArthur reports the surrender of Col Simon Teeson with 7 officers, 71 soldiers, 59 guns and 2000 rounds at San Miguel de Mayumo Luzon. The event ends a major northern Luzon force, spurring local support for peace via the federal party. Also: Col John H Galey backs oil field drilling near Beaumont Texas amid proposed well regulation.

MacArthur Inneurgent Omerrs Washington, D. C Manilasaya Simon Teeson San Miguel de Mayumo Luzon Meet Federal Party

Boer Refugee Colony Sought in Colorado for Kansas Group

A report outlines plans for a Boer refugee colony in Colorado to support a Kansas movement. Details mention Krive selecting Colorado and Wyoming as suitable sites, aiming to relocate refugees to the United States to avoid imprisonment in Africa. The piece also notes political deadlock in Delaware over senatorial seats and a Chicago strike update.

Routh Barmer Unite States Chicago Colorado Krive South Africa United States

Wellington Seeks Crusade Against Liquor Tallies

Wellington Kau February 13 The county drives a saloon crusade with warrants on John Roth keeper of a large Joliet joint who plans to dismantle his place and fixtures. A Peak county delegation warned the lone saloon keeper to quit alcohol or face arson penalties by Saturday. Also report Marion county jail escape Charles Wheeler, an alleged horse thief, broke out Monday night after several months confinement and is at large with authorities still seeking him.

Joliet Im Tews Wellington Kau Jonn Roth Charles Ti. Wheeler Marion County Salem

Relieved General Shatter to Transfer Command

Washington reports Gen. 5. B. M. Young confirmed major general chosen to succeed Shatter in California command. Shatter to relinquish about mid March. Young will retire to comply with army reorganization terms. Wireless messages claim rapid cross channel communication amid King Edward VII’s reign. Cattle thieves in Helena receive lengthy penitentiary sentences.

Shatter Washington B. M. Young Springfield Ill Del California San Francisco Shafter Liv London Edward VII Marenni St. Catharines Isle of Wight Lizard

Mrs Ella Seeley Held On Grave Charge In Kansas City

In Kansas City Mo February 13 Mrs EllaSeeley 62 divorced wife of William A Seeley Swift Packing buyer was arraigned on assault with intent to kill after entering her ex husband's home disguised as a man and shooting him Seeley mildly wounded cooperates with police claiming motive aimed at his second wife and notes he is mentally unbalanced while Ella remains jailed and may not be allowed to post bail

F.C. Prats New York Mra Thomas Platt United States Fifth Avenue Hotel Senator Platt Poplar Bluff Geo. O. Orchard Atata Central Committee Achot Chivercea Wite Mansas Huabasd Kaness City Ella Seeley William A. Seeley Swift Packing Company Ag & Man Sim Tod Seeley

Postal clerks scheme to pocket early mail circulars

In St Joseph Missouri on February 13 authorities disclosed evidence that postal workers paid a distributing clerk to issue circulars on early mails. Clerk Mion McMahan confessed receiving 5 from John Brittain Dry Goods Co for pushing early mail circulars. Yaqui rebellion grows in Sonora with leaders killed and rebels fleeing into mountains as Gen Torres with 500 troops pursues.

St Joscoh Business Arma Mion McMahan Hermosilo Mex Ignacio Gallola Yaqui Toftana Torres Shaw Fonkhral

Londoners present royal address to king at St James Palace

London officials accompany by civil officers sword bearers and attendants present a royal address to the king at St James Palace. The king wears field marshal uniform and is received by great officers of state in the throne room.

Magietratce London Casheriffa Mazarine Soran St James Palace

Mrs Nations Raid Faces Setback In Chicago

Chicago Feb 13 Mrs Nation has nearly lost her voice from outdoor speaking and will skip saloon visits today. She plans to address saloon keepers tonight at Willard hall then head to Topeka for the trial stopping in Kansas City to lecture. Mayor Harrison declines to meet her while Ripley the police chief will also be approached amid a flood of letters some threats and funds. The Hay Market memory colors Chicago as Carrie Nation and her hatchet are again in public focus.

Chicago Nation Topeka Topeke Abe Kansan Mrs. Nation St Witlard Hall Harrison Ripley Aome Mra Nation Mrs Nation Carrie Nation

Raid at Winfield Ends In Widespread Injuries

A Beacon report from Winfield Kansas describes a raid by a mob of men women and boys on a business run by Henry Schmidt after 7 am injuring several including Schmidt and his brother. A temperance advocate Ernest Sabo was attacked prior to the raid. Gunfire and violence sparked street clashes inciting city officials to convene a council meeting to curb further trouble.

Wichita Henry Schmidy Jotay Ay Winfeld Kangae Morolax Methodist College Winfield Antonu Allorta Weapong Char'en Schmidt Pro Prietor Ernest Sabo Kansas City Kao Eurns Dynney Chas Henry Schmidt Chartles Frank Lowther Aerlona Albright Han

Declared Elected McKinley and Roosevelt Take Office

Washington February 19 President Pro Tem Frye declared William McKinley elected president and Theodore Roosevelt vice president. The electoral count occurred in the house chamber at one o clock in a joint session as prescribed by law amid large crowds. The scene reflected the formal transfer of power and the ceremonial fulfillment of the Electoral College result.

HeMinley Messaveit Galleriea

Bloomington woman charged with postal fraud and lottery schemes

Elizabeth Kaburick, 21, was arrested in Bloomington on February 13 and charged with violating postal laws. Authorities say she solicited money from suitors across the United States and operated a matchmaking scheme with her partner, using matrimonial ads to obtain funds. She was held on $1,000 bail and taken to Springfield.

Cbargea Momey and Sewelry Bultera Bloomington Elizabeth Kaburick United States Mise Kaburick Springfeld

Old Land Patents Filed In Leavenworth Court

Twelve government patents were filed in Leavenworth Kansas covering 5000 acres of Jani and Kickapoo Island in the Missouri River north of Fork Leavenworth. Patents issued to veterans of Mexican and Seminole Indian wars. seven signed by Buchanan and five by Lincoln. all prior to 1863. Local farmers shielded sod. several suits planned to recover rights. Also notes on Modern Woodmen of Missouri meeting, Topeka liquor abstention, Dockery franchise tax, Orr Station raid, and small town updates from Kansas.

Buchanan United States Wutties Kapasa City Chicago

Peoria editor to take charge of Journal on Feb 26

In Peoria Ul area on February 13 Mrs Notion will edit the Peoria Journal for today with support from Mr WA Brubaker a national lecturer of the prohibition party. In Topeka Kansas a report from February 1 notes saloons closed and bartenders out of work as fixtures removed. In Atchison rumors of a joint raid circulate amid a strong WCTU organizing effort reported February 13. A fatal lamp accident in Ranges Cry February 13 leaves Lollie Kenny 18 fatally burned and mother Mrs Lala Thomas severely burned trying to rescue her daughter. neighbors save another resident.

Peoria Mra Notion Hoe Ete WA Brubaker Prom Hiblwoo Party Tapeki Topeka Jointiste Atchison Kan Ranges Cry Lollie Kenny Mra Lala Thomas Mr. Thomas

Markets and Robbery Report From Longton

Markets by wire dated Feb 13 show cattle receipts at 21 000 and hogs 47 100 with price declines across categories. Also noted are dairy and dairy product figures, grain quotes, and stock receipts. later, Longton reports the post office robbery at 2 am with 9600 money order blanks and 610 in cash stamps seized, a thief escaped.

Matsas Feateiles Longton Kan

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