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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1901
Page
2
A fragmented Lawrence Kansas page from 1901 comments on The Journal and The Journal Fen, with notes on editors, distribution, and rival papers. It covers local politics, Owen County events, and civic efforts including a cemetery road, city paving plans, and clashes over temperance and national figures. The text also references Western league standings, Kansas political chatter, and social mores in Wichita.
The new Lawrence city council holds a lengthy session with extensive business but makes no appointments due to a legal flaw in the ordinance. A follow up meeting is planned for May 27 to finalize officer selections as plans for street paving and cemetery road improvements move forward.
Ottumwa Iowa May 7 Burlington passenger train No 3 wrecked near Thayer fifteen miles east of Creston. Engineer 5 D Brown of Marlington killed. many passengers injured as train fell 20 feet into a ravine after colliding with a freight engine backing onto a sidetrack. Freight crew escaped. Rescue surgeons rushed to aid the wounded.
Manila May 7 news reports Samar island transfer of troops from Gen. Windle's command to Gen. Hughes. Gen. Tnehes ordered to Samar to press surrender talks with insurgent Lukhan. failure could boost American forces and trigger a vigorous offensive. Also notes selective service logistics and volunteer regiments en route home by April 20. Details include local river recovery stories and various medicine advertisements from Ely, Bly, and Chamberlain's remedies with testimonial quotes.
Dr William P Brooks of Hobart College Geneva N Y says Martian canals are vegetation not water and that Mars could support life He cites telescope observations and notes every reason to believe Mars is livable unlike Earth
Jacksonville relief work advances as six thousand destitute are housed. Receipts near $50,000 support aid from relief groups and external donors. Fire destroyed much of the oldest, busiest district, with 12 to 15 million dollars in property losses and 10,000 to 13,900 homeless. A.M. Ives urged cash, supplies funneled through the relief association.
From Puffate New York May 7 reports say the Pan American exposition grounds drew the best crowd since opening day and officials expect near completion by May 20 for the dedication ceremonies. Concessionaires near Midway plan Sunday openings to align with contracts and avoid later court action.
A Town convention presented H. E. Schucknecht detailing a pure culture starter method for butter production. The outline covers sterilization, heating steps from 70 to 180 degrees, and careful timing to maintain active bacteria while avoiding sour overgrowth. Also included is guidance on equipment, temperature control, and propagation practices to ensure consistent starter quality.
An advertisement cites Mr. Wm Reynolds praising Doan's Kidney Pills for relief from back pains and weakness after using them at Dick Bros. in Kansas. It claims the pills cured him and promotes buying through Foster-Milburn Co. Also notes Chamberlain's remedy for calf scours and Rex Dyspepsia Tablets with a money back guarantee.
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