Oldest Kansas newspaper the Journal and its reach
The Lawrence Journal Union details its long history from 1877, absorbing the State Journal and Lawrence Tribune, and claims status as oldest widely circulated paper in the territory. It notes exclusive telegraphic reports from Associated Press and the daily and weekly editions, with delivery by carrier in Lawrence and surrounding areas. It also mentions political activity context and Emporia as a nearby reference point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune, Daily and Wendy
Territory
Lawrence
Touran
Morning Dispatches
Fiom
Thia
Wevily
Kansas
Year's city improvements noted across Lawrence
A year of building and repairs across Lawrence is summarized. J D Bowersyck John Watkins and Nadelhoffer led brick and home additions while W R Green and Major Hill added two story houses and farm buildings. Railroad projects, street upgrades, church work and growing school enrollments mark substantial local growth.
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J. D. Bowersyck
Hia
John Watkins
Vermont
Major Hill
John Adams
John Fritzel Bouthweat
Lawrence
William Davis
Biebusch
Westly
Theodore Gardner
Santa Fe
Twene
Pothine
Med
F. Knaxel Putin
Tennessee Street
Apd
Bas
Poeh
Hall
Tenoegeee Atreat
D.d. Willet
Lys
John Buch
Hig
Major Johnson
H. Andeewa
Berkley
Viehowke
John Hubner
Flw
Bartsites
Dan Worth
Weet
Col. OE
Learrard
Enburian
F. Deichman
RG. Johnston
Wakarusa
Marge George J. Harker
Powell
W. J. Pinetom
Onie Street
Albarn
Santa Fe Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad
Dudge J. Semery
Louisiana Street
Grovery
Mnea
McKim
Kentucky Street
J.F P. Byers
New York
Schoaider & Bavage
J A Coln
Johnson
Wm. Nadelhoffer
Bia
Energetic Tortoise and Quickening Panacea Promises
An odd mix of health claims promotes Bitwara bitters for kidney health, malaria, and liver vigor, claiming remedies against Bright's disease diabetes and bilious fevers. It touts Electric Bitters for headaches and digestion, along with salves, blood purifiers, cough syrups, liver pills, and various tonics sold by Barber Bros and local shops.
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Wittis
Allel
Bright
Barber Broa
Barber Bros
Turbulent claims and editorial notes swirl in Topeka Globe
Fragmented, opinionated clipping critiques election hints, journalistic errors, and legal debates. It references Gorman Motos as a potential presidential candidate, debates over the Got hebere system, prohibition era customs in Topeka and Atchison, and a long critique of Dr. Cordley and Dr. Woodward on historical writing. The piece weaves local politics, law, and era commentary with sharp regional tone.
New Year's Day at the White House in Warhiocton
On January 1 New Year's day was celebrated with official calls from the president, vice president, cabinet, and diplomatic corps. Mrs Cleveland hosted in the Blue Parlor with richly decorated rooms and flowers, as officials and guests lined up to greet the president and Mrs Cleveland.
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Warhiocton
Wasurreton
vHiciala
Mra
Cleveland
Diplomatic Corps
Mise Herbert
Herbert
Nagiet
Nothing New Seeks Early Venezuelan Commission Action
The note reports no late correspondence between Muwmland and Am o Waantxetox and says the reply to Olney stands, with no new communication from Britain. It cites Queen Victoria’s possible similar démarche and Crespo’s direct outreach to the U.S. executive. Officials discuss names for the Venezuela commission and its likely rapid formation, translation needs, and prosecutorial course.
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Muwmland
Amo
United States
Great Britain
Lor Salisbury
Olney
Congress
Victorin
Prince of Wales
Ler Missly
Crespo
Genta
United
Sts
Ofminia
Messes Phosphe
Lincoln
Brewer
Aare
Promised Support Engites to Help the South Africa Natives
News from Transvaal indicates a tense situation as 700 British South Africa Company troops led by Dr Jamison push toward Transvaal with six Maxim guns. Berlin reports Emperor William may back the Boers, while British forces threaten invasion. A German protest is anticipated and tensions rise across Europe and Anglo-Boer relations. Local dispatches also note piracy and crime, with a livery driver attacked and money recovered, plus a steamer ashore in fog and several fatal shootings in various towns.
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Lusvon
Erna ‘Transvaal
British South Africa
Jamison
Britieh Com
Missionsr
Tranrvanl
Enys
Dr Jamison
Joubert
Newa
Bivurn
Transvaal Republic
Germany
Loxnow
Berlin
William
Lower Mud Creek News and Local Anecdotes
Widespread weather and farm notes from Coonten News list losses of a horse and mule near Lower Mud Creek, plus tales of land rental hopes, a ghostly sale mystery, fishing and hog news, and village notices. Mentions J W Lawson, Jady, Eskridge, Lawrence, Topeka, and local farms, with advertisements from Barber Bros and various remedies.
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W. Campbell
Bem Scott
Lawrence Creamery
J. W. Lawson
Jady
Topeka
Eskridge
John Day
Sandsy School
Wichitana
Alford
Savage
Lawrence
Cruna
Haga
Ais
Kroms
Bradley Boom Sparks Republican Presidential Talk in Kentucky
A Bradley boom emerged from a January 1 convention in Governor Bradley’s office in Faancroft Kentucky. Prominent Republicans from Kentucky’s congressional districts endorsed Bradley for president and predicted a solid delegation for him at the national Republican convention. They dismissed him for senator and emphasized a strong money platform with Bradley as the front runner for the presidency in 1898.
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Hepublicans
Maven
Faancroft
Bradley
Kentucky
Itson
Reed
McKinley
Alliam
Morton
Gio
Money
Bratley
Leja
Bingereame
Mortons Annual Message Calls for Arbitration in Venezuela Crisis
Gov Morton’s second annual message submitted to the legislature expresses hope that U S Britain relations will not be ruptured by the Venezuela dispute. He urges arbitration as a humane method to settle the conflict and warns against the sacrifices of war. Also notes Missouri Valley storm and high pressure over the Rockies with weather updates.
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Morton
Marry
New York
United States
Great Britain
Venezuela
Pineola Kalalam Pine Balm Relief For Throat
Uncertain text promotes Ely a Pine Balm remedy called Pineola Kalalam for throat inflammation and cough. Claims to prevent lung spread and aid asthma symptoms. Price listed as twenty five cents. Encourages sharing with neighbors.
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Ely
Fads of Famous Men and Curious Peculiarities
A noisy, fragmentary sketch of famous figures and oddities. Mentions Meonte, Grariva, Pervadis Of pansion, Dr Johnson, Napoleons bold, and a cordial blend of anise seed and angelica. The piece evokes sensational traits and speculative insights into eccentric lives.
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Jasius
Johnson
Fein Harris
Wipa
Rowse
Gambling gang fined by selectmen in New England village
A tale from a New England hotel recounts three strangers cheating a man at a gambling game. The leader brandishes a revolver and threatens arrest as the group is fined $50 each or thirty days in jail. The scene shifts to medical ads and local commerce notes amid noisy, era-typical copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Theodore Satro
Ile
Simidz
Gentienen
Mvestruck
Jay
Through service by Union Pacific and Chicago & Alton R R
The through service offered to the traveling public of the Union Pacific System and Chicago and Alton Railroad as the Perfect Passenger line. It guarantees Pullman Palace sleeping cars dining cars and free shining chair cars without change, appealing to travelers from Denver to Chicago and intermediate points.
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Chicago
Union Pacific System
Chicago & Alton R. R
Union Pacific
Denver
Union Pacific Opens Modern Train Service to Denver and Beyond
A historical notice touts a new Union Pacific Overland service with seventeen hours to Denver and seventy two hours to San Francisco, featuring upgraded lighting, steam heat, air signals, ventibulated sleepers dining care and a Pullman tourist car from Cheyenne to Los Angeles. The train offers strict American color standards, a buffet car to Denver, and porter service, with emphasis on quick, smooth travel and modern amenities.
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Union Pacific Overland Ayer
Denver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Union Pacific Hag
E Cup
Cofecup
Coset
Lamps
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the Lawrence Journal Co., Publishers
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George DY
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Menos
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Waschol
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Chas Jones
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Straight Creek Mine
Constantinorum
Asiatic
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Coonten News
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F. J. Cheney & CO
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Hugh Capet
Witt
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York
Tracy Learnard
Eldridge Hones Curnar
Phens
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Danuta Gonnly
Manson
Dials Hennett
Charles Thomas Bennett
Wiliam Hennett
Jinnett
Jane
Hentarly
Yelina
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Scribner's
Frank R. Stockton
Aj Rohan
C. Vary
Toy River Syndicate
Sherlock Elmer
Joel Chandler Harris
Christman
Henry la Picture
Peruuatracest
van Dyke
Herolam
Vander
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C. R. Meyers
J. M. Barrie
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Out
Scritera
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