Lawrence Journal 1902 Letters on Carnegie Library Debate
The Lawrence Journal discusses Kansas politics and library plans, noting editorials on Senator Jones and wheat crop woes. It references Emory and the Carnegie library proposal, urging public support for a potential library building, with community taxation details and city growth considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory
Carnegie Library
Avery
Bight
Lawrences
Lawrence
Reiad
Thora
Emery
Fragmented 19th century notices and ads mix with tragic events
OCR reads as a jumble of misread names and events. It mentions medical claims for stomach cures, accidents at mills near Edinburg and Lellevie, a farmer named George with a reaper accident, a violent earthquake in Calabria, and a Burdock Blood Bitters advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lellevie
Une
George
Uhl
Alma
Catarrh Cure Ad and Louisiana Trial News Mix
An 1896 Toledo advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a promise of one hundred dollars for incurable cases. The text also notes a Louisiana Supreme Court new trial grant in Batson case and a Wisconsin drowning incident in Lake Michigan. Additional Republican convention notes from Missouri and local political mentions appear mixed in.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Laces County
Frank J. Cheeney
F.J Cheeney& Co
Tolady
Autoaty
State
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
Batson
New Orleans
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Alfred Edward Batson
Lake Charles
Earle
Irrigation Scheme to Be Managed by Geological Survey
Washington June 23 Irrigation bill prompts plan for administration by the Geological Survey under director Charles D Wolcott and hydrographic chief F H Newell with Secretary Hitchcock aiming for rapid development of semi arid western regions. The arrangement seeks experienced leadership to implement the new law and ensure efficient use of resources across the west.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Geological Survey
Charles D. Wolcott
F. H. Newell
Survey
Hitchcock
Interior
Newell
Wolcott
Maork
Newall
Aanlearl
Inteeloe
Dtu
Straut
Rte
Aves
Toronto
Roosevelt
Reese Aera
Pis Fort
Tvoperns Stent Bederes
Sieeld Wit
Future of Cuba Annexation Debate in Congress
Fragmented discussion outlines possible Cuban annexation as a solution to postwar economic questions. Senators Elkins and Newlands push resolutions framing Cuba as a future state or seeking reciprocal trade, with President empowered to negotiate. The talk centers on sugar, tobacco, and U S relations, amid evolving Cuban development.
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Wintington
Dune
Ita
Newlands
Nevada
Guta
Elkins
Che
Congress
Roosevelt
Ulm
Cuba
United States
Republic of
Isha
Dingley
West India Islands
Ways and Means
Cubs
Train Wreck Near Ashton Leaves Several Dead
A passenger train on the Sioux City branch of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha railroad jumped the track near Ashton Illinois early yesterday. Two trainmen were killed five others seriously hurt and a number of passengers injured in the derailment. Authorities investigated the cause as crews worked to clear the wreckage and assist the wounded. The incident disrupted service on the line as rescue efforts continued.
Excursion to Fort Riley Amid Military Pageant
A Kansas railway excursion leaving Lawrence at 7:15 a.m. for Fort Riley on June 24 offers a $2 round trip. The trip includes Topeka, St Marys, Wamego, Manhattan, and a parade, concert, and riding school at the large military post. Return to Lawrence by 7 p.m. Four boys drownings noted en route. rail and post activities described.
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Hiley
Unine Pacific
Ft. Riley
Lawrance
St Riley
Lawrence
Topeka
St. Marys
Wamego
Menhattan
Kansas River
United States
Thadness
Kansas City
Fi. Riley
Usaion Pacific
Kansas
Massachusetts
U P. Deport
Inferno Devours Phoenix Works and Surrounding Industry
A large fire at Phoenix iron works in Portland Oregon on June 23 scorched the plant then spread to Johnston's shipyard East Side Lumber mill and Star ard Gil Company. The blaze destroyed a schooner and a barge, damaged machinery, and caused the Madison Street bridge area to be unusable for weeks as riverside warehouses and a freight depot burned.
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Portland
Phoenix Iron Works
Fie
Phoenix Works
Johnston
East Side Lumber Company
Woth
Starard Gil Company
Martin, Rendort & Compliment
Standard Gil Cumpiny
Apaos
Marrison Street
Whi River
Brite
Madison Street
Brdge
Burton in Disfavor Defers Senatorial Consideration
Washington dispatch indicates Senior Burton faces delays as President plans to review his fate amid Cuba policy disputes. Sources say the President will withhold advancing Burton's nomination, awaiting Senate sentiment while weighing broader federal appointment implications.
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Washington, Fame
Burton
Ansevelty
Ett
Phate
Aml
Amoe
Ann Enes
Tratha Yeni
Kaindis
Miners Reach Out in Arbitration Plea Across Nation
United Mine Workers issue a public appeal citing wage demands due to rising cost of living. The message argues miners can secure higher pay without raising coal costs, criticizes rail freight rates, and warns that a crushed union could spawn a new movement.
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Wikestarre
Crestent Mitchell
United Mine Workers of
Atevien
Pennsylvania
Forest Fire Near Crom Hot Springs Deepens In Cascade Range
A rapidly spreading blaze in the Cascade Range near Crom Hot Springs prompted alarms as winds shifted. Fire units from Lacomal arranged a special, June 24 excursion from Lawrence to inspect containment along Marwachoselis Street and the Union Pacific depot.
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Cascade Range
Taeines
Alpmrtiont
Return trip to Fort Riley for children trip
Special excursion via Union Pacific offers a $1.50 round trip from Lawrence with trains leaving at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets available at the city ticket office, 705 Massachusetts Street, or Union Pacific depot. Limited to a Tuesday in late June, spaces fill quickly.
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Sid Fort Milny Selny
Union Macific
Lawrence Atgts
A.m. Raterneatiop
Holle Koos
Ageot City
Marwachoselis Street
T. Shanklin Uiion Pacific Depo
M. Golem
Rydire
Massachusetts
Union Pacific Dept
Winit Fort Katey Po
Union Pacific
Lawrence
City
Union Pacfic
Wanted columns offer steady work and staff for Douglas Co
Classified items list several wants including a bright man for Douglas County with steady work and good wages. Also notes a household helper needed, a manager for a business, real estate rental and sale ads, a lost pocketbook case, and a rental house at 4 Lincoln Street. Each entry urges inquiries or applications.
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Douglas Co
Koch . Co
Winona
Mina
Hira
Tennessee Street
Caxton Bldg
Chicago
Jols Pear State University
Massachussits Stroet
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