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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
2
Lawrence paper comments on Kansas lawmakers and national figures like Bryan and Quay, noting partisan maneuvering and projected statehood moves. It laments legislator actions, praises university oratorical efforts, and urges faculty support and public tolerance amid a coal crisis backdrop.
The piece reflects on cross regional criticism and political maneuvers surrounding Kansas senatorial battles. It lauds Warden Jewett’s integrity while condemning the plant and theory behind the controversy. It portrays Mr. Bowersock as principled, trusted, and steadfast despite deadlock or opposition.
Inspector General of the Army praises courage and kindness in Philippine operations. The piece promotes Doan’s Ointment for piles and Stomach Bitters for digestive and liver ailments, urging readers to buy from their druggist. Mentions road surveys and school fare legislation debates in Oklahoma and Washington.
New York police revealed an alleged con arising from a scheme to lure women with promises of marriage to a wealthy, unknown man. Advertisements offered $20,000 upon marriage and possible divorce. about 5,000 responses were reported. Suspect J W G Scudder, also known as J W G Furlong, was held for 43 hours as a suspicious person.
In Trenton Missouri on January 22 Walter Vroomhing announces plans to move to Ruskin while a sprawling text discusses university extension ideas and a mix of national industries. The piece notes rail investments, mining, and manufacturing growth with mentions of Mexico buying a share of US exports and large capital flows, alongside health and blood tonic advertisements.
A jumble of land sale listings shows farms 49 to 235 acres near Lawrence with prices from 4 000 to 11 600 including stock farms and bottomlands. Also several houses in cities and towns plus vacant lots and business property advertised for sale within ten days. Also reports of Allied Warship bombardment near San Carlos and a Washington political note on a House judiciary committee meeting.
The document shows a Toledo area business note with a $100 reward for any case of caarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes a notary public attestation and mentions remedies and advertisements for cough syrups despite unclear OCR text.
A scanned 19th century report outlines lawmakers arguing over a Philippine treaty and statehood measures. The discussion touches on division of powers, immunity provisions, and fiscal and territorial questions raised by officials including Mr. Conneeth and Secretary Stiw, with mention of Lacey and other committee members.
Washington talks and plans for the fair include new post office arrangements and an underground mail passage to connect stations. The note also mentions postal rate adjustments and a possible Forrest office site near the railroad terminal. Jacksonville reports the F & Son bank taken by U S Marshal with ten cents in assets noted as negotiable papers and potential forgeries. A Canton dinner protest over wine service honors a president’s birthday. A billiards match in Minneapolis sees Speers defeat Wiking City for $1,500. Guthrie notes the Orient Railroad will bridge Salt Fork and run trains into Cherokee by Feb 14. Ely's Cream Balm promoted for catarrh relief with testimonials listed.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention apples in cold storage with scattered names and stray phrases. The legible content presents garbled terms and partial words, offering little coherent detail about location dates or involved entities.
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