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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1901
Page
2
The Wichita Eagle notes political chatter from Topeka and Washington, with mentions of Bryan, Quay, Roosevelt, and Ware. It cites Baker County politics, the capital’s influence, and local curiosities in Emporia and Lawrence as readers digest ongoing state and national maneuvers.
An array of disjointed excerpts discusses mob action against liquor sales, comparing punishments for sellers and those who take the law into their own hands. It critiques mob justice, praises prohibition perspectives, and muses on state-run industries from salt to agriculture, railroads, and textiles, with stray notes on health products.
A fragmented passage questions pull-back reactions and praises Scotts emulsion of cod liver oil. It notes a limit upsetting the stomach and promises easy digestion. The text references Scott & Bowne of New York in relation to a medical or dietary product.
The World’s Relief corps of the state proposes a monument to Jennie Wade the only woman killed at Gettysburg for her aid to Union soldiers. The tribute, likely to stand in the spring and be dedicated on July 18 1908, marks her brave service delivering bread and water at the front and caring for the wounded. Memorial Day honors accompany her grave site in Gettysburg.
An OCR fragment blends health claims about Hood's Barsaparilla for kidney weakness with unrelated notes on brass instruments, a cough remedy, and an advert for Bromoline. The piece also mentions Grand Trunk Railway travel through North America and a Chicago address for tickets, yielding a scattered, period-tinged newspaper item with multiple entities.
Cape Colony reports from Cape Town and London describe Boer incursions with about 5000 invaders and two western divisions marching toward Matjesburg and Beaufort West. They threaten rich districts, prompting calls for volunteers and reinforcements as martial law looms. Western population support is uncertain while letters detail damage and robberies. Martial law to be extended as Cape Town debates further measures.
A freight train collision occurred near Uys xtytlan, Mississippi, about 50 miles south of a major hub last night. Nine crew members were injured, seven of them seriously, and medical teams rushed to the scene. An engine had just departed when the wreck began, with cars carrying various freight derailing. The accident disrupted rail service, and a hotline was set up for updates as rescuers worked through the night.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a housing ad listing a five room house for rent at 931 Street by Mra BR Van Buses or similar, but the readable details are garbled and ambiguous. The main item appears to be a rental offer with an unfamiliar contact line.
Fragmented Washington notes recount Captain James McGrath of Chicago post office suing a street car company for damages after a time long past injury. The dispute centers on a $2,000 settlement handled by Senator Mason, with humorous exchanges about fees and a cigar. The piece also mentions red lights to signal Senate sessions and various Capitol curiosities, including a pool game flourish and fashion notes from officials.
The Yosemite former Morgan liner El Sur served as an auxiliary cruiser and station ship, fought Spanish ships near San Juan, then patrolled Guam after the war. It carried 285 sailors and 125 Marines, plus a distilling plant, printing press, and garrison equipment, before sinking in a Guam typhoon.
The brother of Pat Crowe is captured in Omaha as police press ahead in the Culahy kidnapping case. Crowe is believed a principal, held after a saloon raid. Detectives seized weapons and questioned him, while Alice McAdams and others are detained for identification. A chase near Chadron ends with Crowe captured by detectives pursuing Pat Crowe’s alleged accomplices.
Mrs Richardson widow of Savannah merchant lies in precarious condition after Christmas Eve tragedy. Physicians say heart action feeble and nervous prostration follows the distressing inquest testimony by servant Hessie Phyllis. Relatives doubt the servant’s sensational evidence and arrest is awaited for alleged involvement.
An advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and asserts a constitutional cure via a “Hell's Catarrh Cure.” It promises $100 for catarrh caused cases cured, touts Hodgins Druggists, and promotes Hall's Family Pills for travel to western rail hubs.
Washington dispatch argues the shipping bill faces strong British opposition and a hostile press campaign led by foreign steamship interests. It notes lobbyists, circulating documents, and a push to block the May P ancefate terms while urging caution in accepting sensational reports.
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