Lawrence Journal's stance on papers and politics in Kansas
Lawrence Daily Journal notes discuss paper consolidation, changes at the Topeka Capital and Sheldon, calls for political reform, and ongoing national issues. It references editors, politicians including Bailey and Curtis, Boer War commentary, and local health alerts such as smallpox. Major Rankin’s death is reported with life details.
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Charley Scout
Billy Morgan
Topeka Capital Company
Rev. C. M. Sheldon
Thm
Kansas
Funeral of Harry Sholwell at High Prairie
The funeral for Harry Sholwell, aged 27, was held Sunday at his late home near High Prairie. He was laid to rest in Medis cemetery after a service by Rev H G Humphrey. The family thanks sympathizing friends as a school mourns his loss with resolutions of condolence from High Prairie school and community. Harry, born September 8, 1882, died January 19 after a brief illness, leaving many friends and a vacant chair in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sholwell
Jatebomea
High Prairie
Harry
Medis
H G Humphrey
High Prairie School
Harry Shotwell
Homby
Olive Price
George Hammond
Josephine Speran
Verda Pence
William Pardee
Debates on Kansas Politics and Pension Reforms
A Kansas focus with criticism of Washington influence, calls to replace delegations, and notes on pension reforms. Mention of Senator Curtis, Senator Harris, and discussions about disability ratings and widow income limits. Also references to local fires, deafness cure ads, and Missouri railroad promotions.
Fears for Opera and the Funeral of Music Drama
Pietro Mascagni predicts in the New York Journal that twentieth century music may separate from speech, dissolving opera into music and drama. He warns the public, especially Lutherans, will resist pure musical expression and that opera could end, or at least be reduced to serving speech.
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Arbuckles
Arbuckle Bros. Fiverybody
Arbuckle Bros. Nations
New York City
N.Y
Pietro Mascagni
Homer
Mindar
Valuable Old Stamps Auction in New York
An auction at Assembly Hall, United Charities building, New York, sold William Uunter’s stamp collection, 2221 stamps, the largest single lot ever offered. Expected to exceed $50,000. prices included rare items like No. Lagi two‑cent British Guiana 1834 and Brat ebor Postmaster stamps from 1843. Many exceptional lots from 1551‑52 and other eras were highly sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Uunter
Assembly Hall
United Charities
New York
W.C. Bowers
Baltimore
British Guiana
Manter
INVENT SUBMARINE LIGHT CAPTAIN FERSEN AIMS FOR RUSSIA BUY
Capt W Baron Fersen naval attache to Russia visited New London to inspect the submarine arc light invented by Yale students G Hall Jr and Q E Burdick. He praised the device and said he would recommend Russian government purchase of rights to equip the navy. A light was ordered for shipment to Russia. The test allegedly shows air is not needed for arc lights enabling photographs of sunken ships at great depths.
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W. Baron Fersen
Washington
New London
Conn
A G. Hall, Jr
Q. E. Burdick
Yale
Fersen
Russia
Hall and Burdick
Agriculture Up To Date On Wheat and Irrigation
The report discusses potential substitutions for better grown crops, irrigation considerations, and shifting policies across states. It notes experimentation highlights, secretary remarks, and calls for early congressional legislation, with estimates of nationwide wheat output and related agricultural programs.
Bulle Ceagh Syrep Promises Relief for Lung Troubles
A bold ad touts De, Bulle Ceagh Syrep as the best medicine for pulmonary troubles. It claims one bottle will prove its excellence and urges readers to try it.
Notice to Suerprirrrrr Delivery Schedule Changes
Notice warns subscribers to report undelivered papers by 6 pm to enable earlier delivery. It asks deduct from bill for missing issues during the period. Also advertises French Tansy Wafers as a remedy for female issues, promoting La Franca Drug Co and City Drug Store as suppliers.
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Joosnar
Theovy
Caedars
Marth
Faris
la Franca Drug Company
Turk Street
San Francisco
City Drug Store
Lawrence, Hamlin & Holloway
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