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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1903
Page
2
A weathered Lawrence Kansas issue highlights global events and local chatter. It notes Philippines teacher selections delayed, Roosevelt and Bryan political chatter, and a push for Memorial Sunday observances. It mentions Lawrence Fraternal Aid, Kansas debaters, and upcoming congressional races with local opinion.
A fire at the Margaret hotel destroyed the rear wing and spread to other areas. Guests woke in night clothes and escaped as flames swept the building. Initial damage estimated at £50,000 with the cause under investigation. a dramatic alert and safety measures followed.
Scattered reports show Culver state bank robbed with a $3000 loss, robbers escaping toward Salina by handcar from a tool house. Separate item notes women to serve as jurors and clerks in Kontos City election on May 8 for funding school buildings. Included are medical ads and local notices about products like Hall's Catarrh Cure and Chamberlain's products, plus a mix of classified lines and farm references.
A Baltimore May issue reports widespread outrage over anti Jewish violence. Letters from notable figures including Senator McCon, Maynor, and others condemn the outrages and urge government action. The piece notes donations and calls for protest, with emphasis on protecting victims and advancing civil rights.
Fragmented notes describe irregularities at a post office with references to various figures and dates yet to be clarified. The report mentions investigations, court actions, and individuals connected to the case, highlighting ongoing inquiries and outcomes.
The account details an outbreak in Bridgeport with widespread disruption. It notes injuries to women and other residents and mentions actions by authorities including Chief Connolly and the Connecticut railway guards as investigators pursue the source. The piece references Bright’s Biogen and related agents mailing materials.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses pensions and an applicant’s abstinence from visas. It mentions terms like per cent, Mas agen, Latyeht, and Tepe, with unclear references to duty, age, and child welfare. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent events or names.
A distorted passage references civic and military topics, noting a New Washes City and Newport Nowe company. It mentions the navy department constriction, a Septem rt Ul Teton t wer date, and a December or October tone. The text also alludes to Nathiate Levin and citizenship papers in a legal context.
The excerpt urges keeping a reliable cholera and diarrhea remedy at hand as attacks are common in every neighborhood. It extols Chamberlain's Cough Cholera Morbus Remedy as life saving and dependable, noting its wide past use and urging purchase through local chemists and shops.
The governor reports a rebel assault causing numerous deaths and injuries across Misamis, with references to local leaders, soldiers, and civilians. The turmoil disrupted provincial administration and prompted appeals for security and accountability amid ongoing conflict.
Denver reports a strike crisis with Citizens' Alliance negotiations over terms and potential council action. Leaders debate immediate stay and joining the strike while election prospects and regional visits to Kansas City and Worthington influence outcomes. Conflicting accounts mention President Harrison era references and a mix of local and national figures amid unrest.
Clipped, garbled May report from Kansas describes farmers fortifying embankments to shield fields from high river waters. The event notes guards at a gate and warnings to keep out the float as authorities plan further measures to prevent flood damage.
An advertisement touts Poley’s Kidney Care as a remedy that cleanses impurities from blood and strengthens the body. It asserts positive cures for all forms of kidney and bladder issues, promising overall health improvement.
In Omaha, workers rallied prompting business disruptions. Plans to reopen local eateries are paused while unions press demands. Several restaurant owners plan to reopen with altered hours amid ongoing labor actions. Families in the area report tensions as protests draw media attention.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Metcalf, Ney, Magy, and various names tied to protests, strikes, and accidents. It references kidney cure claims, engine vibration issues, a murder case, and labor actions including a monthly wage agreement and strike relations. Names, places, and dates are scattered with uncertain details.
Malone Cure G A A Herren of Finch Ark writes Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough remedy. He claims it cured a cousin in the early stages of consumption and urges others to use Foley's Honey and Tar, noting lived experiences at Barber Bros.
A distorted OCR passage recounts an unclear political debate scene with scattered names and actions. The text hints at candidates and events but provides few readable details or coherent facts to confirm specific people or outcomes.
Three men were shot near Westville, Lorain, in a violent confrontation. The attackers fled as a train engine was stopped and the assailants pursued, but law enforcement intercepted them at a remote mountain pass. Officials say the injured are in critical condition as investigators sort out the events leading to the shooting and the escape attempt.
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