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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1900
Page
3
A sprawling summary of planned House and Senate actions this week outlines debates on appropriation bills, policy stances, and committee hearings. It notes key figures, party positions, and anticipated votes, with references to fiscal priorities and potential amendments shaping the legislative path.
Quincy police killed two ex safe‑blowers believed from Chicago after a running hotel pursuit that left a third man wounded. Officers found burglary tools and explosives on the suspects, who had blown open the Adams County Building and Loan safe earlier. Insurance of the hotel and pursuit through Mereker’s hotel ended with gunfire on stairs and in the lobby as the group attempted escape.
A chaotic medical court report recounts a family tragedy with murder allegations. Names and places blur in the OCR, but the pieces reference a man accused of killing his wife and child, a subsequent trial, and public reaction, set against a wider discussion of local political and criminal proceedings.
Washington Jan 29 President McKinley considers amnesty for Filipinos in insurrection upon laying down arms and accepting U.S. authority. A civil commission to govern after a military form, urging Congress for forceful action, and possible inclusion in the president’s message with the Philippine commission report. Cabinet split over concessions while some favor delaying martial law and pacification steps.
The article notes editor of the Veli City Kraelet comment on UN duties and state actions. It references a day’s events, mentions tensions and unclear details, and records inconclusive remarks from unnamed sources.
A pasted testimonial alleges Rabie Reagan from Bleinford found relief using a cure named Dr King s New Discovery for consumption, after trial bottles and a promise of guaranteed results. It also touts Chamberlain s Pal a Balm by Barber Bros drug store with a free trial and price notes.
An account describes a search for sunken treasure near Gold Bay islands. Divers report a haul of gold, copper, and other metals after descending from a camping party. The tale mentions a potential stake of about 60,000 francs and hints at multiple parties investigating the site in recent years.
An international track meet is in the works with Yale Harvard Oxford and Cambridge slated for next spring in the United States. Harvard Yale and Cambridge will field teams at Oxford and Cambridge venues with hopes of a joint event. The discussion includes venue, scheduling, and the possibility of arranging games outside college bounds.
In a dramatic account the story recounts Burnham and Ingham guiding a British relief through a hostile Zambezi crossing. Facing 20 000 Matabele and supplies at risk, Burnham ordered a dangerous river crossing using fireworks to distract attackers and enable escape. The tale labels Burnham as the era’s most famed frontier scout.
Story notes a man bound by disease with a claim that Electric Bitters restored health after years of suffering. It touts the remedy as a godsend for nervousness melancholy and various ailments and promotes its sale at Barber Bros Devall HOME S BATES with fare notices and route details for trips to western states.
New York reports Eduard Jose D Martines claims government involvement in the Maine explosion at Havana harbor. He says he observed preparations and was in the United States rather than seeking refuge in Spain. His sworn testimony is not verified, with officials noting authenticity questions.
Fragmented text reports political turmoil and expulsion rumors surrounding Senator Mason. It references campaign chatter, public notices, and a mix of local election commentary with unrelated advertisements for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and patent medicines, plus scattered notices about health products and community events.
Mr J S Witbeck of 437 Elm Street reports that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his two year backache and frequent kidney trouble after trying a box from Dick Ros drug store on Massachusetts Street. The pills, 50 cents, are sold by dealers, mailed by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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