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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal notes ongoing press history and freeman rights, reflecting on leaders, parties, and figures like Bryan and Johnson. It critiques editorial power, praises unified local fundraising for charity, and jokes about national politics and education amid a winter storm.
The Topeka Herald notes Kansas age and progress since joining the Union. It highlights agricultural strength from plains to markets, wartime and peacetime achievements, and optimism for the future amid economic and moral strides. A Topeka Journal section covers local politics and dental ads, with a fiddlers contest at the Opera House funding the Associated Charities and detailing winners and prizes.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that prevents fatigue indigestion constipation kidney trouble rheumatism nervousness and skin eruptions. W P Keeton of Woodstock Alabama testifies he felt tired but improved after a bottle and felt like a new man after completing the course.
In Washington the senate faced a Philippine storm with bitter vituperation and sharp clashes over the Philippines, race, and policy. The chamber also passed the commerce department bill and a census transfer, with several private pension bills approved.
Clarenca Clow of Seattle, home from the Philippines, publishes a letter dated June 19, 1900, from a private in Company H Twenty-fifth Infantry describing violence against prisoners. He claims soldiers gagged, struck, bound victims, and held them underwater in a yard tub or well depths.
An advertisement announces a $500 reward and references Reevi ta Medical Co. It also contains multiple items about postal law, rural free delivery, and a Deafness treatment claim. The page blends medical marketing with government notices and unrelated notices.
Admiral Schley arrived in Louisville amid a massive crowd at the depot. He was greeted by a ceremonial escort and taken to Marion E B Taylor's residence, where he and Mrs. Schley spent a quiet evening. The Chicago-to-Louisville trip drew widespread acclaim with many vigorous handshakes.
London Jan 24 The government leader Ald Balfour said no overtures for peace had been received from any authorized to speak for the Boers. Holland has sent a communication offering to act as a diplomatic agent for Boer delegates while disavowing intervention and not proposing terms. Dr. Wood’s Bery Pine Syrup is advertised for digestion and age relief.
In St Louis on January 29 a fierce blaze at the O'Neill building corner Seventh Street and Washington Avenue drove 230 Lindell Hotel guests into sleet and smoke filled streets. The five story brick structure housed many firms led by L Bauman Jewelry. losses near 300000 with hotel damage around 25000.
The 142 prisoners at the Federal prison in Soath Mealweter I T attempted a break for liberty on Monday night. Nicholaas Woolridge who faces murder charges and Charles Carter charged with peddling whisky were shot in the legs by guards. An earlier wall-cutting attempt was thwarted and an aged trusty was nearly beaten to death before rescue by Jailer Wilkinson. a general riot followed as lights came on.
A derailment near Weer Hammond Inez yesterday afternoon killed three and seriously injured four as a closed funeral party travels from Carmel Cemetery. The wagon was struck by a locomotive, scattering occupants. The driver survived.
Anies ofterand Rapids Michigan won an election as Lowe College president at Cirline well. Crobh Orchard Nebraska saw a house fire destroying parts of a property with losses estimated between 10 000 and 80 00 dollars. The Platte Valley State Bank at Bellwood Nebraska closed and cashier Gould was arrested for forgery. A steel axe plant at Havenport Iowa suffered a partial fire damage with losses around 475 000 dollars. Milly a
The piece argues that consumption treatment improves yearly through common sense rather than more medicine. It highlights fresh air climate food clothing exercise as key factors and mentions Scott's Emulsion as a trusted restorative, with Cote & Bowne in New York cited as the source.
Troops under Capt Porter in interior Samar face extreme famine and delirium. Marines ate raw dog flesh as relief by Williams and his unit reaches the stranded men. Delirious Marines and scattered pockets of resistance mark a strained campaign, with injuries and unclear fate for several soldiers.
Washington January 24. The senate passed a bill creating a department of commerce and labor with a cabinet secretary and an assistant, plus bureaus moved from other agencies. It covers statistics, foreign and domestic trade, and includes new bureaus and transfer of several services. Counterfeit silver coins prompt action in Porto Rico with Gov Yant requesting an expert after $3000 in silver coins seized at Ponce. Trade in Ponce stalls as merchants refuse certain old silver dates.
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