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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1901
Page
2
The Ottawa Journal itemizes a mix of society gossip and legal notices. It mentions Miss Stace facing court references and a Kansas City Commercial Club trip, plus remarks on vaccination, literature, and politics. Andrew D White dines with the German emperor, and talk turns to newspapers and public life.
The column surveys Kansas prohibition enforcement across 200 towns, noting many openly license saloons and illicit joints. It argues records may misstate reality, cites Lawrence as prone to liquor despite capricious enforcement, and questions Stephens's conclusions while detailing rail crash casualties and tragic incidents.
Boston dispatch reports Mrs Pete Gardiner plans a glass roof for her Fenway palace inner court. John La Farge may craft a unique stained glass design to reproduce a summer Italian sky with soft blues whites grays and pinks, creating a sunlit illusion even in winter.
Official measurements of the yachts Columbia and Shamrock are listed by the New York Journal. Data include length on water line overall beam fore and aft measurements and sail area figures, with figures such as 80.26 and 154.03 noted for Shamrock and related sailing lengths and mast positions.
Fort Worth Texas November 21 The twenty eighth national convention of the W C T U closes its regular session with a resolution by Mrs Boyle of New York protesting Sunday saloon openings and extended liquor hours Organizers lecturers and evangelists for the coming year are named A consecration ceremony marks total abstinence efforts and a drive against gambling The union reports about 400000 total members with 160000 paid members.
Sofia Nov 21 The Balgerian government defends its stance on Miss Stones release and clarifies Mr Dickinson’s diplomacy with brigands holding her. Latest reports say brigands demand a high ransom and Dickinson’s offer may be withdrawn if not accepted within six days. The note adds military tech and health ads from the era.
A fatal collision at Franconia switching station west of Needles, California, killed seven trainmen and three passengers as two heavy vestibule cars collided at 5:17 AM. Fire and explosions destroyed dining and composite cars. several crew missing believed burned. Disputed orders allegedly caused the eastbound not to take a siding, leading to the fatal crash and ensuing blaze.
Chicago Teachers Federation gains victory as state board values stocks bonds of five big Chicago corporations at 116 221 515 up from 39 137 455 last year total added taxable values hold 77 121 lines show shifts in tax base across entities and dates
Fragmentary ad style note promoting Krawse Head Ache Uapedes from Hamlis Holloway. Claims to prevent pain even if skull cracked. Mentions Prion 255 and bold by Hamlis & Holloway with garbled wording.
Washington notes on the reciprocity meeting favoring subsidies to Armenian shipping and canal construction, with a retreat on funding, plus adoption of convention views and a recommendation to Congress for a Department of Commerce and Industries. Separate item discusses Missouri patronage, Col Kerens and Secretary Hitchcock at odds over federal officeholders and replacements.
Tickets go on sale November first for a local show in Shousta City. Prices listed at 38 minus 1.20 after tax with a toned wire service style. Contact city ticket officer Asice Panic Soper for details.
The Missouri beer inspection law faced a federal court challenge from Pabst Brewing Co of St Louis, arguing the May 4 1899 act violates the fourteenth amendment by denying a ten cent per gallon tax. Separately reports note a Platte County man jailed for a horse theft mob incident, a fatality in Nebraska, and a Butler Missouri murder arrest.
A tonic claimed to soothe nerves enrich the blood and rebuild tissues. Lichty's Celery Nerve Compound is advertised as a remedy, with testimonials from grateful users. Sold by Hemin & Holloway.
A Washington dispatch recounts how President McKinley formed the Buffalo speech from three phrases spoken in Canton before his departure for Buffalo. Cortelyou drafted the epigrams after a quiet office exchange, and McKinley refined the ideas while composing the final address over two weeks.
A Spokane dispatch reports the Hutte team setting a new world record in a unique event. Bradshaw and Preeusy led the effort with a dazzling display as they drilled through granite depths. The team earned a $500 purse for the achievement.
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