21 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1899
Page
1
The obituary pays tribute to Dr. J W Scott of Oklahoma, a key Kansas territory figure. It praises his steady, quiet work in business and politics, note his one day in the legislature before falling ill, and lauds his honesty, reliability, and disciplined service.
Rev Richard Cordley preaching at Plymouth Congregational church links a victorious Spanish American War to a broader duty. He argues Americans must aid oppressed peoples, embrace overseas missions, and treat nations beyond America as part of a larger American community with responsibility to intervene and aid in crises.
A speaker argues expansion is bound by the constitution and follows westward population, noting Alaska Cuba and Porto Rico as examples. The speech envisions Americanization of the Philippines through education and public schools, predicting continued empire expansion beyond the Pacific and a post bellum era mindset.
A historical text urges development of people through missions and education. It frames America as responsible for foreign and domestic enlightenment, promising to civilize, Americanize, educate, and Christianize communities while expanding missionary work and adopting new methods.
A Territorian soldier writes from Manila describing daily routines, guard duty, and discipline. He notes mosquitos, limited meals, barracks life, and proximity to ships and forts. The letter details customs, clothing, rations, street scenes, and interactions with natives and Spaniards.
Washington January 23 reports two Philippine commission members Schuman and Worcester will sail from Vancouver January 31 for Manila to guide policy during the war investigations. Col Denby will join later as the remaining civilian member. Admiral Poore and Major Otis will head the civilian mission in Manila.
Cantuted Street of staple Vatane Adan Candidenien ties the Qutb for the Year as wine prices hold steady at stab curves. Reports from fledren ani cater acts describe trades and valuations, with mention of sums tied to restructured bonds. A sensational political paragraph cites a senator and assemblyman pledging votes for re election amid public notices and state finance details. Dr. Hull's Cough Syrup advertised as a remedy.
An old advertisement-style notice extols LaGrippe contagiousness and the remedy Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. It includes patient testimonials, broad claims of curing nervous collapse, and instructions for purchase from druggists with guarantees and free testimonials.
A fragmented dispatch describes a boat explosion near Bird Island and a sinking vessel, with all hands reportedly killed, drowned, or lost. The report mentions the wreck of a launch with unclear details and sources citing a life-threatening incident on the water.
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