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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
1
Dispatch from Spearman's camp dated 25 December reports General Warren's troops occupying Spion Kop after a bold assault, enduring heavy shell fire. Casualties are feared high, with Wyodgally severely wounded. though the garrison falls, the defense is praised and the position may be untenable for the Boers.
From Lyndon dated January 24 a dispatch reports General Warren’s long siege of Splun Kop near Buller’s line. Boers realize the strategic threat and resist, while Buller notes heavy artillery buildup and a garrison surprise. Despite some British gains, casualty toll rises as plucky Boer positions hold near the hill.
Reading presents a garbled stream of letters and partial words. No clear events, people, or places can be identified for a concise summary.
Fragmented dispatches describe heavy fighting near Ladysmith with British and German tactical comments. Reports note naval signals from Potters, mixed weather and a sharp drop in temperature at Maryville Missouri from 59 to 8 degrees.
The account describes a crowded event in New Haven where speakers defend or oppose imperialism, arguing constitutional limits, trade disputes, and military needs. Attendees react passionately as speakers critique monopolies, federal power, and the role of Congress in regulating corporations and war.
The ceremony honored Admiral Wainwright with a sweet letter and service from the District of Columbia representatives. President McKindey and Secretary Hay attended as Admiral Dewey received an ovation on stage. Commander Wainwright gave remarks praising officers and Gloucester’s efforts.
News from Coalberg, a small station 22 miles from Birmingham, reports a race riot between black miners and white miners. A black man is dead, believed shot by a white man. Fear spreads as black workers arm themselves and white miners hunt through the night. The station operator fled his office to avoid violence.
A special train carried over 1 000 men from Bell Allen Knox Harlan Whitley Metcalf and Edmunds counties to Frankfort Kentucky. They wear badges of Governor Taylor and demand justice while claiming no official knowledge of their purpose or status. The governor denies knowing them while a state guards contingent is said to be en route.
Washington reports Judge Spencer of St Joseph Mo general counsel for Burlington railroad will run to succeed West in the Senate. He has been in Washington ten days as speculation grows over his candidacy. A note on culture contrasts with Burns gift lore in a Scottish gardener tale.
Dr Albert Eychleshymer of the University of Chicago researches tissue differences between young and old to devise a longevity recipe. He aims to identify foods that extend life by comparing cellular structure and dietary effects, believing winter’s dryness in old age affects vitality. He seeks a method to scientifically extend individual lifespans.
A Darla newspaper reports an automobile census aiming to map cars in use worldwide. It lists counts by region from Paris to Germany and America, noting efforts to verify accuracy and honor the discoverer of a dramatic vehicle-related accident. A graveled form cites a missing inventor and a gold medal promise.
The 40400 meteorite from Peary’s Arctic expedition remains at the Brooklyn Navy Yard cob dock as owner Lieut Peary refuses to move it. Secretary Long confirms it is Peary’s personal property and cannot be relocated. The 100 ton lump, a nearly marble like forged steel specimen, is valued at about 50000 dollars and Peary awaits a university buyer.
General Schwan’s column of six companies and some artillery drove 50 insurgents from entrenchments at San Yincco near San Pablo. Official counts claimed 67 enemy dead with many wounded. American losses were one killed and fourteen wounded. A second flank move routed 100 rebels, with 15 reported killed. Schwan later pressed toward Ma iv La Gaux province, using river bank incursions and ropes to dislodge defenders.
Market prices for hemp shipments due Feb and March have dropped 85 percent after Maj. Robbe's Manila expedition to open Leyte and Samar ports, signaling Western farmers may face further declines with actual port openings anticipated. A stray note mentions Dutch Society’s sympathy with Boers and famine in India, followed by fragmented local notices about Jesse James Jr. marrying Miss Mary McGown.
New York announces a vast 20 story fireproof hotel project replacing the Brunswick site. Former Senator Jean O Lailey of Indianapolis is named as prime mover with architect Henry Ives Cobb of Chicago. The structure, to rise from 26th to 27th streets and reach Madison Avenue, will cost about 60,000,000 with a 157 foot frontage.
The Trams Mississippi Wholesale Grocers association held talks in Kansas City on June 25 to discuss the 1 percent discount termination on syrups ordered by the sugar trust. W N Todd of Leavenworth led discussions with grocers debunking Continental Tobacco Company practices and highlighting struggles against deceptive manufacturing tricks.
A visitor describes seals at a harbor aquarium performing for a feeding signal. The seals gather and leap from the water as the keeper approaches the platform with the food, reacting to the four o clock whistle and the crowd watching from the gallery.
Desirable building lots on Ohio street in a prime residential area. South Lawrence parcels priced below acre property with easy University access and transport. Vermont street lots are close in, suitable for residence or business use in a premier location.
Live market notes from Mamana City show mixed receipts and prices across cattle hogs and sheep with hogs steady to firm, cows and feeders several price ranges, and corn futures mixed in Chicago. Strong to higher demand cited for sheep while dairy and creamery terms appear in scattered garbled data.
A Ugandan tale details a woman with three husbands and a son who travels between households as male heirs dispute custody. The judge rules the boy live with the third husband, half the cows go to him, and the calf and remaining cows stay with the parent. The narrative shifts to modern artillery shells and publishing losses in Finland, noting shell fragments and peroxylene bombs.
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