Lawrence Journal News Talk and Political Gossip 1902
A lengthy Kansas state page from Lawrence Kansas November 13 1902 references Wes Lane and The Journal and touches on subscription terms and daily delivery. It recounts editorials on figures like Babe Waggoner and Tom Kelly, discusses Missouri Pacific ties and railway politics, and notes anecdotes about political figures and campaigns across Topeka Wichita and Atchison with skeptical tones about party loyalties.
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Kansas
Missouri Pacific
Wichita
Kansas and Kansas City political talk and road reform debate
A Wichita oriented column voices mixed views on political contests and prospective candidates. It notes skepticism toward Craddock and Bailey, mentions a Wyandotte County crackdown on joints, and cites Stockholm Township as a solid Republican hold. It contrasts Kansas roads funding with North Carolina, arguing Kansas wastes road money and needs reform.
Counterfeiters Sought by Secret Service and Local Warnings
Secret Service pursues headquarters of counterfeiters circulating bogus half dollars and quarters in major markets. Notices caution about fake Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters ads and urge insistence on genuine product with private neck stamp. Also reports a Missouri freight wreck near Sycamore killing Tom Hamilton and injuring a brakeman EL Haines, with a reader testimonial praising Chamberlain’s Colic Diarrhea Remedy for a child’s cramps.
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Secret Service
Independence
Kan
Missouri Pacific
Sycamore
Here
Tom Hamilton
EL. Haines
Fire tears through Chinese quarters spark deadly chaos
A large fire in Victoria and nearby districts killed many Chinese residents and damaged property. A railway search for missing persons continued as officials traced the blaze to a transported instrument, with investigators noting deceptive flames. Separately, Judge Scott denied a new trial for Tom Horn, who was condemned for Willie Nickel's murder. Gen Booth spoke in Detroit to about 2,000 Salvation Army supporters.
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Tom Horn
I Cheyenne
Scott
Willie Nickel
Tron Mountain
Booth
Detroit
Mich
Coen
Willliam Tooth
Salvation Army
Central Church
Typewriters and used machines for sale
Classified items advertise easy payments and liberal allowances on old typewriters. Also notes on selling a two story eight room house near a modern conveniences area, a botha? house, a lot for sale at 1308 block Kentucky street to settle an estate, and a room rental at 630 Rhode Island Street with hot water heat and bath.
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J. A. Keel
Kentucky Street
F. M. McHale
Rhode Inland
Roosevelt's Outing Heads Through Kentucky To Memphis
President Roosevelt travels by train from Cincinnati toward Memphis on a tour marked by public reception and personal greetings. He is joined by Lt. John McAihenny and Mr. Fish, with stops noted at Columbus and Louisville routes. The journey includes a farewell wave from the platform and a guard of police keeping crowds at bay.
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Cincinnati
New
Roosevelt
Cowan
Kentucky
Siedes
Miss
Kebare
Wampton
Toowes
Cane
Linnie Griae Glen
Fish
Memphis
Wist
John McAihenny
Louisiana
Mississipph & Yaron
Bart
Ieee
Colma
Washington
Aaline
Cortelyon
Pennsylvania
Louisville & Nashville
Basil Duke
R. W. Knott
Editer
Louisville Post
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Louisville
Knott
Col
Phil Deilach
Gen. Duke
Mr. Knott
Swtan Griddlecaken Recipe Shows Potato Croquette Form
A recipe notes Swiss griddlecakes are potato croquettes in disguise. Grate four or five large potatoes, drain some water, mix with two beaten eggs and a heaping teaspoon salt, then drop by spoonfuls onto a hot greased griddle.
Currency Discussed At New Orleans Meeting On Upper Mississippi
A New Orleans gathering of Cure committees and improvements on the Upper Mississippi saw no decisive stance on currency or assets. A committee was planned to study the issue, with emphasis on national monetary reform and the wartime emergency system. Delegates from New York and Mississippi outlined hopes for river improvement funding and broader federal support, while Miles received a reception in Mississippi.
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Porter
New Orleans
Charles
New York
Pally
National Grange meets in Lansing with proposed reforms
The National Grange gathering in Lansing opened with about 26 states represented. Master Aeron Jones praised growth and urged reforms including free rural mail delivery, postal savings banks, direct election of U S senators, federal power to regulate interstate commerce, and speedy construction of a Mississippi-Great Lakes ship canal to connect to the Atlantic.
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Lansing
Mich
National Grange
Staten
Aeron Jones
United States
Congress
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
Atlantic Ocean
Toils Tie Chain to Suspect in Waverley Murder Case
Cambridge records show police tracing a chain belonging to Miss McPhee to the Negro party as they investigate George L. Perry in connection with the murder of Miss Clara Morton at Waverley. Alan Mason was released Tuesday amid ongoing inquiry by Somerville authorities.
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Bao Kansas
Mussouri
Shawces
Republicas
Shawnee
Republical
Pelee forms as Perry suspected in crime tale
A sensational report describes Pelee influencing Terry's sweetheart to display jewelry owned by Miss Melee and a veld chain linked to Perry. Blood evidence on a shirt sleeve prompts officers to seize Perry's clothes. Harvard Professor Wood will study the garments as part of ongoing investigations.
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Pelee Fomms
Terry
Percy
Miss Melee
AM Uv Perry
Perry
Prof. Wood
Harvard
Mascagni Case Draws International Attention from Rome
Rome reports Italy will pursue the Mascagni arrest in Boston as an international matter. Premier Zanardelli and Foreign Minister Prinetti act, awaiting embassy reports. U.S. Ambassador Merill not asked for explanation yet. Also: five men linked to the Gardner bank robbery arrested in Chicago. and promotions to major generals outlined for next year with three vacancies and three brigadier generals named.
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Italy
Tikely
America
Rome
Trivana
Maly
Hoston of Mascagni
Tribuna
Mascagni
Zanenielli
Signor Prinetti
Mascapni
Washington
United States
Merer
Foreign Office
Boston
Chigage
Exchange National Bank
Gardner
Lil
Yeeterrey
Halstead Street
Tardner
Hugo Jilake
Charles Mitchell
William Edwards
Edward House
Samuel Ritchie
Gen
Hughes
Davis
Miles
Young
James F. Wade
Laumer
Sumner
Leonard Wood
Thrace
Weighing Coal Wages Debate From Scranton Mines
The article reports on miners in Scranton and President Mitchell defending wage standards amid disputes over weighing coal by legal ton 2210 pounds versus common ton. It notes operators push a petition to aid wages, unions' discipline critique, and a UMWA arbitration session with Mitchell and other officials, detailing conference outcomes and attempts to resolve the case.
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Mitchell
Scranton
New
Antisay
Sweden
Peetar
Menie
United Mine Workers of America
Prac
Trent
Wilke Barre
Pier Tors Vesterliy
Mirehel Wis
Seriten
Dietrich
Sry
Mitchel
Miteheld
Mitcheyf
Heather
Miners’ Union
Coakrurryiurreais
Cholera Memoir and a Farmer's Tragic End
Fragmented dispatches report cholera among troops near Manila and a detachment of the Fifth Infantry placed on guard along a river to protect the stream. The illness emerged during duty and fear of re outbreak grows as cholera returns to Manila. In Meadville Missouri, W G Steplaugh, a young farmer, killed himself by leaping into a deep well, likely driven by illness and misfortune.
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Mantia
Jaf
Fifth Infantry
Marraquing
Manila
Weil
Meadville
W. G. Steplaugh
The Turn of a Valve Page Teaches Simple Gas Stove Tempos
A fragmented dialogue describes turning a gas stove valve to adjust flame speed from slow to moderate to quick. The user can set the fire with a simple valve turn, achieving immediate heat without delays. The text emphasizes ease of use and control in operating a gas stove.
Fragmented notice with varied city events and a croup remedy ad
A mixture of fragmented items covers city happenings and a protestant meeting, with a medical ad praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup. Names include Saint Wellersorr, Veet Miey, Kat, and Harber Bros. The text mentions a religious workers' organization, a tragic rail incident nearby, and a sample of early 20th century ad content.
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Riley Crodabe
Talore Ib
Petpet
Mie
Siam Viorenen Mobystor
Flips City
Christ Chucek
Saint Wellersorr
Montysangelia
Miey
Kat
Rijy
Tooherhord
Bae
Ambassadors Amid Misleading Accident Rumors and Denials
A dispatch from Albansador Moye Rome reports United States Ambassador Meyer being injured in a car crash near Pere tuka. The embassy denies any absence or arrest, calling the story a lie and noting no American involvement is suspected. Nearby, Breathitt county judge Vargis refutes alleged claims of involvement in an assassination plot and says no affidavits exist.
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Albansador Moye
Rome
Mlorrae
United States
Aanbis
Mayer
Peretuka
Mr. Meyer
M Meyer
Kane
Nan Lie
Texington
Tinlgeainnes
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Northern Scouices Company
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Bradfield Regulator Co
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Chicago
Henry J. Furber
William St. Harper
University of Chicago
John Thrice Payne
Harry G. Selfelle
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Hamla & Holloway
KR. H. Stewart
C. W. Straffon
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Timie
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Titernational Order
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Harber Bros
Henry Hoeft
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