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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1900

Page

3

Prehistoric Grave Unearthed Along Sandusky River Edge

Archeologist in Texas QC Peel Willan Miler reports a prehistoric grave found eight feet below the Sandusky river south bank. The site shows uncemented walls and irregular fragments likely linked to ancient North American inhabitants. Artifacts indicate high value rough-hewn blocks, with no pediatric remains found.

Sandusky Tilley Texas Peel Willan Miler State Archaeulogien Wistorien Otder Mehe North Aimer Sandusky Sandeley

Family of Women at Milwaukee Bar Faces Tragedy

A Milwaukee family of lawyers unfolds after a widow and mother Kate Ferms, a court commissioner, loses her husband and a daughter Caroline Wor marries lawyer Jota Leemer. The text notes long line of lawyers in the family and references several relatives in Grand Army circles.

Kate Ferms Phelle Cal Mer Wister Pier Hsband Milwaukee Mise Maertes Ha W H. Rowner Per Caroline Wor Jota Leemer

Counterfeit Coin Case and Health Remedies Featured

Chief Willa S. Haven of the United States Secret Service seized counterfeit molds and declared them forfeited. An unrelated health advertisement extols Electric Bitters as the remedy for weak health and skin issues, urging Barber Bros. Drug Store purchases. The piece also advertises a new book offering photo engravings of Missouri views for investors and readers.

Gould Oridary Willa S. Haven United States Secret Service Hues Barber Bros. Drug Store

Gold prospects in Philippines shrink while coal view grows

George F. Becker of the geological survey reports meager gold outlook in the Philippines after a year abroad. He notes coal deposits are rich, predicting coal mining could become a major industry with coal priced at ten dollars per ton on land or 2.85 dollars to ship, while labor challenges persist for efficient operation. He suggests the best labor may come from hired laborers in the Philippines and Chinese Filipino mixtures.

George F. Becker Geological S Survey Philippines Philippians Japan Meeker

Women Oppose Chinamen Teaching in Sunday Schools

The Women's Christian Association of Philadelphia blasts the practice of women especially young women teaching Chinamen in city Sunday schools. They urge the Christian League to press superintendents to stop this and advocate a gradual change, calling for protection and reform.

Women's,Christian Association of Philadelphia John H. Converse The Christian League Women's Chrisian Association of Philadelphia Women's Christian Association

Geor gian court cirque plans draw Four Hundred society

Eye of the elect turns to Georgian Court George Gould’s country place during Christmastide week as Mrs Gould hosts an amateur circus with elite talent. Plans are forming to showcase horsemanship agility and strength by prominent society members once practice begins. Waterburys previously famed Westchester entertainment inspires participants to reunite for the Georgian Court event.

Georgian Court George Gould Chrisenie Waterburys Verdage Trust Westchester County Waterbury Rirulls Gould

Silver Tip Bear Claim Found in Wyoming Cavern

Altenhaus of northern Wyoming tracked a silver tip bear to a cave mouth and shot it. A vein on the cave wall yielded ore samples with 40 percent lead and 200 ounces of silver per ton. The four foot wide vein runs 300 feet in the cave, and Altenhalle plans to form a company with Berlin and Leipsic investors to develop the property.

Altenhaus Big Horn Mountains Wyoming Brain Altenham Berlin Leipsic

Railroads End Agent Commissions Across United States

Railroad ticket agents nationwide will rely on salaries as all commissions on tickets have been cut. Traffic managers say salaries cover earnings with refunds expected after a readjustment. Trunk Line officials report no resignations as agents protest, citing commissions from 3 to 13 percent and millions in annual costs. Western roads may save about $500,000 yearly.

United States Trunk Line Associaton

Burmese Boy Detained as Stowaway in New York

Peter Bacon a 17 year old Burmese youth fluent in English is held at the barge office in Brooklyn after arriving on the Bucentaun from Port Said. He faces a ten dollar fine for stowing away and hopes Burmese acquaintances in East Twenty sixth street will pay his penalty.

Peter Bacon New York Port Said Brooklyn Abadle India Tey New York City

Anti-Trust Conference Ends With Boycott Resolution

Delegates at the national anti trust conference faced disorder as Joseph Parker urged support for government ownership and direct legislation. The session adopted a boycott resolution against trust sold goods and backed non trust products as a protest against a currency bill to Washington.

Anti-Trust Joseph Parker W. J. Bryan Stant Monnett Ceuth John SI Congress Sulzer Teague Ridge Jey Fallewiupe Foecu Anti-Trust League Washington

Farmer Samuel Mardy Embraces New Evangelical Creed

Samuel R. Mardy a farmer near New Paris Indiana relinquishes his plow for evangelical work. Seven years ago he fell into delirium and claims an angel led him through heaven and hell. He now preaches to warn sinners paints vivid scenes of heaven and hell and plans a lengthy tour with printed bills to recruit followers. He is about 45 with sandy hair blue eyes and a sincere zeal.

Samuel R. Mardy New Paris Ind Hardy Heavenly Gates Pasa Bt. Veter Celestial City Acouth Heaven Death Hell Hang

Stolen patriotic tablet at New Jersey monument

A bronze tablet erected in 1896 by the New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution was stolen from a six foot high bowlder monument marking the revolutionary beacon and cannon site known as the Old Son. The item described includes heroic inscriptions about minute men and patriot memory.

New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

Woman suffragists and Oklahoma cattlemen in early 1900s news

Reports from a Washington suffrage convention show gains and growing stability with Carrie Chapman Catt elected president and funds pledged. Oklahoma cattlemen conclude a six day convention in El Reno with talks and a banquet. Sharkey and Fitzsimmons discuss a heavyweight match, and rail rate talks accompany G A R encampment planning in Chicago.

Purification of River Water and Sewage Farming Success

Consul Gowdy reports to the state department that Paris sewer water purification by porous earth and vegetation at Gennevilliers, on the Seine, is now effective. The project, begun 1864, faced interruptions but has grown in demand. the 1898 distillation total reached 1 347 245 364 cubic feet.

State Department Gowdy Marns Seine Gennevil-liers Purvis Paris Gennevilliers

Speedy Courtship Ends With Near-Miss Chicago Wedding

Andrew Brock, arriving from Joplin Missouri with no plan to marry, marries Miss Anna Brown in Chicago after a freight wreck delays him. They obtain a license at County Clerk Knopf and wed at a police station. The couple catches their train by one minute.

Andrew Brock Chicago Joplin Brock Anna Brown West Chicago Ashland Avenues West Chicago Avenue O'Neil Dan Ryan Knopf Justice of the Peace Union Depot Mr. Brock

Stedman Quits Wall Street to Focus on Poetry

Edmund Clarence Stedman, a banker poet, leaves the stock exchange after offering about 30 000 to resign his seat. He explains his move comes after a doctor advised giving up society or business to devote himself to his muse and forthcoming anthology.

Edmund Clarence Stedman Wall Street Stock Exchange Jess Wure Fleanid Wternture St Wye Phil Phare Lute Thy Stock Exchange

Cleveland Appendicitis Club Formed for Patients

A new organization called the Appendicitis Club is being formed in Cleveland for individuals who have suffered appendicitis and present a surgeon's certificate of operation. Primus Clark, Erie Railroad assistant city ticket agent, is chosen president. the preliminary group has ten members in good standing and monthly meetings with an annual banquet tentative.

Cleveland Primus Clark Erie Railroad

Khaki Tent Material Tested by Army and Marines

Army plans tent use for khaki fabric with eight ounce shelter tents and 12 ounce wall tents. Samples passed 80 days of exposure tests including snow, boiling bath, hydrogen peroxide, and sunlight. An experimental wall tent set up at the Marine Barracks Washington.

Army Parson Marine Barracks Washington

Dean's Kidney Pills Ad Promises Quick Back Pain Relief

A testimonial cites Lawrence Lan praising Dean's Kidney Pills after a six month backache. Foreman C C Meaie of Wilder Bros. Shirt Makers endorses the remedy from Dick Bros. drug store, 747 Massachusetts Ave. The ad notes the pills are sold by all dealers with price details and Buffalo New York as sole U.S. agents.

Lawrence Dean A. Lawrence Lan Bio Biopinion C. C. Meaie Wilder Bros New Hampshire Dick Bros Massachusetts Frice Scents Foafer-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U. S

Mexican oil deposits near Tam pico to be developed by locals

A large Mexican controlled oil deposit near Tam pico Monterey coast is slated for development by a strong group of Mexican capitalists. They have refused many offers from American contractors and will operate the fields wholly in Mexico. Tests show the oil suitable for lubrication and fuel. The supply appears unlimited and the venture follows growing Mexican investment in oil-rich land along the Pacific.

Mexico Tampico Pacific Coast

Mot Hansa song gl No 4 Faster

Fragmentary text references multiple transit terms and places including Topeka Express and Chicago Express. No coherent event or clear entities emerge to form a full news item.

Suburbs urged to report late paper deliveries

In a bid to secure better and more regular delivery to subscribers, an appeal asks patrons who do not receive papers by 6 o clock to notify the office. The aim is to arrange earlier delivery and adjust bills for papers not delivered in the prior month.

Ibn Jovasal Joveral

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