March News Letters Urge Registration and Civic Duty
The article urges readers to register today to vote in the city election, condemns delays, and notes public discussion of a potential war between England and Russia. It critiques mayoral leadership, party politics, and municipal improvements, while discussing Democratic and Populist tensions, Carnegie and Croker remarks, and the Republican emphasis on progress and reform.
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Croker
Fionsirs
Daspolite
Biessels
Croker Himeell
Golub
Santlond
Iraland
Carsigis
Avery
Bass Library
Laweresce
Republicam Party
Thekat
Morgen
Morgan
Republican Party
Lawrence Daily Journal
Committee of Public Works
Clark Chatrioan
Political quarrels and a keen election mood in Kansas
A forthright Kansas field notes factional clash cites Colonel Waterson invoking Moses to explain party divides. The piece praises farmers, criticizes disfranchisement rhetoric, chronicles a failed anti reform registration scheme, and notes a strong push for improvements in a forthcoming election.
Promoting Longevity Through Stomach Health
An editorial-like note touts long life and good health as tied to stomach function. It recommends Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a strength restorer and cure for dyspepsia indigestion belching constipation nausea nervousness biliousness and winter illness. It mentions Private Revenue Stamp coverage on the bottle.
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Malatia
Early Kansas lumber trade and Marine Band tour notes
A reminiscence recalls high pine lumber prices in Lawrence during April 1857 after the Lighttoot steamer brought pine lumber up the Kaw. Lawrence boasted navigation at the river head, with scarce bridges and floods allowing upriver travel. The Marine Band from the White House will tour Kansas City in a centennial program, directed by Lieut Santelmann, with Sousa pieces and lively encores expected.
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Lawrence
Ed P Harris
Keenisy
Kawig. Lawrence
Emigrant Aid Company
Kaw
United States Marine Band
White House
Washington
Emi
Kansas City
Marigo
Presidumt
Elf
Victor Herbert
Pittsburg
Whites House
Lieut
Santelmann
John Philip Sousa
Santelanga
Sousa
Liberty
General Souza
Matias
Samuonis
Main Street
Eldridge House
Oes Dey
Cnly
Wilder, Bros
Foreign diplomats discuss indemnities over China crisis
A group of envoys including the British and Russian ambassadors, the German and French ministers, the Japanese minister and the Belgian minister met at the State Department to press for a workable indemnity plan for China. They favor a moderate sum and oppose a blanket $200 million payment, citing unequal costs among powers and regional factors in Tien Tsin.
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London
Washington
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Fach
Hay
Far East
United States
Ching
Heo
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India
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Count von Waledersee
Harrow
Wernek
Philippine Matters Transfer From Military To Civil Government
A note by Juvejo discusses possible transition of control from military to civilian government in the Philippines. The piece explores timelines, implications for administration, and potential policy shifts affecting governance and public order.
Leprosy Prevalence and Philippine Governance Debates
The report notes leprosy widespread across the Philippine archipelago with major clusters in southern Luzon and nearby islands. It also outlines debates over transferring civil governance from military authorities in Negros and the broader archipelago, detailing Taft commission influence and aims to arm native police while awaiting provincial setups.
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Guilitiany
Phiippines
Colcukations Aade
War Department
Taft Commission
MacArthur
Pilitary Ng Far Ag
Philippine Vemission
Negros
Sen
Otis
Vo Nor Seversine
Marine Hospital
Perry
Philippines
Trine
South Hares
Col. Schuyler
Forty-sixth Volunteer Infantry
Ternate
Cavite
Suit Against the Santa Fe in Topeka Trials
Government suit seeks cancelation of UK patents on a land instrument in central Kansas. It threatens hundreds of Kansas landowners facing dispossession as the case unfolds in the United States circuit court. The document cites prior patent approvals under interior department directives and tracks construction timelines amid receivership disputes.
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Atehigen
Topeka & Lailrrad Company
Kansas
Chit States Circuit Court
Joli Wo Firiges
United States
Att Sanita Freromeiny
Dee Fendant
Tiyan Net
Interior
Suft
Woman Kills Six Children Then Attempts Suicide
Cold Massachusettes region reports Lizzie Naramore killed her six children at a house half a mile from the village in a fit of insanity. She laid bodies to rest in beds, then tried to cut her own throat. Husband Frank remains deeply affected as neighbors learn the grim details and the tragedy unfolds at the home near the mill.
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Mass
Lizzie Naramore
Amlth
Bert
Mach Wlewidl
Frank Natonere
Jeff
George Thrasher
Naramore
Naramere
Newts
Willy
Firemen's Narrow Escape at Chicago Blaze
A Chicago fire caused by unknown origin in March 2 incident damaged a building and stack valued at about 260000. Firemen narrowly escaped collapse as walls fell and crowds pressed in, with many injured amid chaos and a panicked rush from the flames. Springfield county officials report limited medical staff and ongoing appeals for assistance. Mrs. Currie Nation tours announced with lectures and compensation details.
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Direien
Af Kitts
Inaugural Oath Draws Sermons and Passages From Past Presidents
A chaotic mix of excerpts notes how presidents select Bible passages for inauguration, citing McKinley and Grant examples. The piece highlights Williams discusses divine guidance, while unrelated ad blurbs promote Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and Ely’s Cream Balm alongside local anecdotes.
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Quarts
Acelin Pitt
Tle
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