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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1901
Page
2
A jumble of notes reports tension from western Kansas to Nebraska with mentions of Hoai, Pat Crowe, and Czars. References to elections, library funding fights in Kansas, Cuban politics, Carnegie gifts, and college ye ll as battles unfold.
A muddled column notes continuing bad weather, spring election hints, and wheat crop worry. It cites pork market turmoil in Chicago, a sharp 65 degree thermometer drop, and Kansas winter blues. It mentions convicts at the penitentiary receiving beef, high costs, and murmurs about state politics including Mason and Hamer with looming candidacies.
Voters express strong support for rapid completion of paving and sewer projects. Opinion highlights Mr. Selig's proven track record, promising no delays or dilly-dallying by contractors, with a clear directive to accelerate payments and oversee thoroughfare upgrades.
An early 20th century ad column promotes Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and related ailments and mentions a possible visit by the Japanese Prince to America. It also reports a Kansas legislative bill proposing a $10,000 appropriation to exterminate prairie dogs in western Kansas, with prairie dog wardens to spread poison across towns.
Reports from Washington outline how Count von Waldersee posture and allied demands inflate indemnity totals beyond China’s payment capacity. Nations hint at scaling eligible claims while US consuls describe Boxers era trade disruptions and broader American economic impact amid tense negotiations and potential punitive measures.
A report details New York City offices installing dedicated restrooms for female employees. In a building on Wall Street, seven stories high, two large rooms with alcove and marble fittings accommodate dozens of stenographers and bookkeepers, with attendants and a matron present. The piece notes neighborhood rents and contrasts the comfort features with the setting.
A Washington case tells how a 16 month old boy healed after misdiagnosed scrofula and a long course of medicines. Neighbors noted Hood's Sarsaparilla, tried it, and the sore healed with repeated use. Endorsements from Mrs. Neiliz Cuass and N. B. Sever claim recovery and improved health.
Wu Ting Fang, envoy to the United States, delivered the University of Chicago convocation address to a packed Studebaker theater audience. He argued that China’s civilization endures despite Western misjudgments, urging Western scholars to study China rather than condemn it. The talk touched on historical silences, cultural continuity, and the need for mutual understanding between East and West.
Rumor ties Andrew Carnegie's long contemplated iron and steel plant and shipyards to Staten Island near New York, with a canal deepening easing ore flow from Lake Superior. Morgan-led interests reportedly buy hundreds of acres as the billion dollar pool backs such industrial expansion.
A government naval report details rapid growth in the U S Navy and Marine Corps over the past year from a small fleet to 208 ships and 250 apprentices along with a broad roster of officers. It lists first rate ships led by the Alabama and Texas, armored cruisers Brooklyn and New York, and many under construction vessels, plus numerous retirements including two rear admirals and other senior officers. The piece notes resignations, including Lt. George K Blow, and cites key personnel in Washington New York and Philadelphia with a focus on the expanding fleet and leadership.
A fragmentary ad claims Lichty's Calery Nerve Compound cures various ailments with bold assurances. It alleges a woman suffered injuries and tests show improvement, selling through Hamlin & Holloway. A crude travel line notes the Union Pacific schedule to Estes Park at 11:45.
Market reports forecast a large salmon run with Puget Sound and Alaska canneries expanding capacity. Production aims for 2,000 tons. Alaska fields to begin strong first year output. Vancouver navigation talks frame broader Canadian share. education and employment plans accompany the industry push.
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