Polygamy, politics, and porch talk from Lawrence 1899
A long mix of editorials and quotes rails at polygamy as Utah’s fault and mocks political figures. It cites Senator Rawlins, Congressman Roberts, and an 1895 Plymouth oration on the Pilgrims, ends with a grand vision of America’s reach across the continent and seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Hoar
Bethlehem
Daniel
Mississippi
Pacific
Galt
Prairis
Rocky Mountains
Cascates
Nevadas
Thanksgiving Day in American life and lore
The Thanksgiving holiday is seen as a mid range national observance with feasting and gratitude. It recalls early pilgrim traditions, Massasoit’s oysters, and turkey as central elements. As in past years, generosity toward the less fortunate is urged, plus a note on public behavior and church attendance before dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hes Grove
Bradford
Homely
Massasoit
Journal
Asile
Opening Reeision of Northeastern Kansan Teachers Meet
The Northeastern Kansan Teachers association opens at the University tomorrow evening drawing hundreds of teachers for sessions Friday and Saturday. Mrs. T Vernette Morse of Chicago will speak on Art and Artists. Admission to night lectures is 25 cents with a 50 cent enrollment fee. The program covers papers on literature and art in public schools, drawing, ethics in teaching, nature study, arithmetic methods, and psychology in education, with music and recitations throughout the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeastern Kansas Association
Northeastern Kansan Teachers Association
T. Vernette Morse
Chicago
Geo. D. Rogers
Lawrence
F. H. Oloey
C. V. Norman
Troy
Geo. B Peony
Josie Rivard
Leavenworth
Martin Howard
Leavenworth Cognty
W. D. Ross
Lillie M. Godden
Wilhelmi
McCullom Smith
Charles Vinsonhaler
Highland
Edith Moore
Topeka
Minnie Keno
Douglas County
Harry I Miller
Nortonville
J. Bradford
Winchester
Joseph Taggart
Wyandotte
Genevieve Lichtenwalter
Aper
E. F. Johnson
Jackson
E. F. Liser
Brown County
E. F. Heath
Holton
Sprer Hethod
John K. Kirk
State Normal
Kirksville
J. G. Scho Geld
Seneca
A. L. Bell
St. Marys
J. H. Glouester
Atchison
Wm. Redmond
Hiawatha
Harold Heary
Friday Hoentng
Carl A. Preven
A. E. Winship
Boston
Lawton Lawrence
Harold Henry
W. C. Jamieson
J. H. Sawtell
Wamego
J. E. Dyche
Borton
E. Kammeyer
Kansas City
Willistop
Carruth
Lillian Scott
Baldwin
Olin Templio
Music—‘America
Association
Crowds Cheer War News At London Victory After London Arrival
A New York reporter describes crowds in London reacting to a British victory. Citizens shout, wave, and sing in the streets as news arrives at Trafalgar Square and nearby areas. The scene inspires intense patriotism and a rare communal euphoria amid wartime rumors.
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Crowde
Jo. Cuinne
Bulle
Europe
St. Paul
New York
Iuperial
Uther Yy
Healy
London
Jett
Lynden
Yne
Vrafalgir
Jesus
Tilly
Tadde
Tee
For Sale and Wanted Classified Items
For sale a Gnad piano priced at 40 dollars. Call 1346 Tennessee Street. Help wanted includes a seamstress at 908 Ohio Street, a four to six room rental near the post office, an efficient lady stenographer for steady work, a barber trade learner with 15 weekly pay and 500 positions opening January 1, Moler Barber College in St. Louis offers free catalogue. Also last listing: scroll saw and lathe from Ma Kate W. Culbertson, Lawrence.
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Tennessee Street
Ohio Street
L. H. Ross
Massachusetts Street
Moler Barber College
St. Louis
Kate W. Culbertson
Lawrence
Boers Ready for War Says Johannesburg Publisher
Gusto Schacht, editor of the African Jews Gazetteer, warns in New York remarks that the Boers have prepared for war since the Jameson raid. He cites 147000 rifles, 40 artillery pieces, and universal conscription except youths and elders, plus knowledge of terrain across Transvaal and Natal. He notes hardships for foreigners and warns of a fierce Boer defense lasting until defeat.
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Natay Sehacht
New York
St. Paul
Gusto Schacht
Lhe
Jannesburg
Schacht
New York Times
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Natal
Deer Attack After Fox Hunt in Wilbraham
In Wilbraham Massachusetts Bunter Wan Beeowing exhauasted hunter D H Kawn recounts a 300 pound buck charging him after he startled the deer. A neighbor’s hound arrived and attacked the deer finally forcing it to flee, Eaton escaped with no injuries aside from losing his guns. Also noted is Tipton Illinois where a disinterment was recorded for a body buried with feet to the west but later exhumed and reinterred with feet to the east following a custom.
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Mosse
K. U
Missouri
Columbia
Lawrence
Ths University
Mos
K. Li
William Jenning Bryan
Wa. Jennings Bryans
Journal
Liam Jennings Bryan
Hla Reacae
D. H. Kawn
Wilbraham
Mass
Mr. Exton
Mr. Eston
Mr. Eaton
Big Hound
Tipton
Inil
Die Feith
Bling Hendereon
Bieliess
Chicago
Natal
Financial Bill Promotes Gold Dollar Standard Plan
Washington reports detail a Republican committee's proposal to maintain the gold dollar as the standard unit while preserving the silver dollar and paper currency. It calls for existing national bank notes and public debts to remain payable in current forms and outlines a new treasury division for issues and redemption. The document, prepared by Representative Overstreet, argues for a single durable standard and notes the 1898 Republican pledge to uphold all forms of money at the present standard.
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Washington
Cancus Optumittee
Atlantic City
Issne
Treasury Department
Overstreet
Todianspolis
Monetary Commission
Iver
United States
Polyamy in Utah and windstorm disaster report
Rawlins of Utah submits a statement defending his position on polygamy amid charges against Mrs Roberts. The report details reactions, political tensions, and legal questions surrounding polygamy and loyalty in the state. Separately a Great Falls windstorm caused damage injuring three people and burning a worker, with a pigeon's rapid flight recording a 206 mile journey to McCook Nebraska.
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Rawlins
Nat Hix
Ennes
Areoggt
Roche Te Beetion
Montene
Minneapolis
Minn
Times
Great Falls
Mont
Great Falls & Railroad
Shelby Junction
Neihaert
Gov Pingree sues Detroit Free Press over libel
Thomas W. Tipton former Nebraska senator dies in Washington at an advanced age. Admiral Endicott report reviews dockyard improvements at fourteen thousand six hundred seventy six dollars. Migrants ordered deported from Rio Grande region. Bay area travel warnings issued. Cautionary note on mercury in patent medicines and a testimonial ad for Ball’s Catarrh Cure. Santa Fe introduces 11.20 round trip fare for Thanksgiving game to Kansas City with sale dates listed.
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Pingree
Detroit Free Press
Thomas W. Tipton
United States
Nebraska
Washington
Endicott
Ligrean
Naval Yards
Duluth
Miag
Rio Grande
China
Danti San Francisco
Sarshal Lieler
Bock Uhair Wi
Missouri
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Wintering Bees: Move Hives Slowly to Prevent Losses
A guide explains that moving bee colonies in winter should be avoided or done in tiny increments. Relocation during cold weather disrupts bees’ sense of home, risking irreparable changes and heavy losses. If movement is needed, shift the hive only a few feet daily so foragers can locate their home.
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Leos
Cafe Ylay
Creay Cafe Rive
Tey
Sumer
Bee and fertilizer notes and farm products update
A mixed agricultural item covers bee behavior in winter and spring, then reports Virginia Station findings on fertilizer effects for potatoes, including dry matter, starch, and chlorine percentages. Missouri horticultural guidance cites varieties, tree care, and new vegetables, followed by notes on poultry feed and a Grain-O coffee substitute advert.
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Virginia
Greies
Dey
Department of Agriculture
America
Algeria
Naples
Tiler
New York
In Memory of a King Ceremonies Planned in Winchester
An article recounts a proposed national memorial for Alfred the Great to be held in Winchester. It notes support from church and political leaders, including the queen and Canterbury archbishop, with aristocrats and scholars to form a commemorative committee. The piece cites American interest and names several historical figures and institutions linked to the event. A final section advertises Balis Congh Myrep as a cold remedy, 25 cents.
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Mirome
New York
Meuriette Lynde Parnsworth
Detroit
Order of the Crown
Americas
Winchester
Wessex
England
London
Krree
Canterbury
Weederick Pollock
Iis
Lord Averdiven
Lori Ttighape
St. Albans
Lord Aeron
W. Dt. Arton
Murty
Asxford University
Walter Besant Ve Bark
Carline
Juste Aduieal
J. TL. Deleymple Way
Bart
Bes
Lon Anayur
Tete
Sir Trenry
Stuilyard Kipling
Julia Ruskin
Unite States
Eiuibissader
Wellington
Westminster
York
Pity Otters
Calauial Dames
Farnswartt
Ceowr Society
Aula Fuel Descent
Alfred
Order of Tunaymede
Aimettean
Bilin
Alfred the Great
Asser
Hue
Burleliire
Christains
Ent
Alred
Sterm
Cather
Eogland
Kelly
Alfreie
Ke Olin
Klie
Weste
Wits Bey
Winchester Cathedral
Franklin Syndicate Safe Opened In Brooklyn Heist
Franks of the Franklin syndicate safe in a Brooklyn police station was opened by a rocksmith. It contained 190 shares of Brooklyn Rapid Transit stock and scraps of paper. Mail orders worth about 1400 dollars were accumulated since Saturday and officers seek to return misaddressed letters.
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New York
William F. Miner
Prantelin
Brooklyn
Franklin Syndicate
Miller
Brooklyn Rapid ‘Transit
Wilson
Jooklin
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Lawrence Journal Co
Orfmm
Corte Wales
the Journal
Lawrence, Kas
Cuba
Congress
Somn Nne
Stanley
Bill
General Joubert
Franz Seigel
Dave Leahy
the Register
Wichita
Dave
Baroum
Utah
Roberts
Knep
Turkey
Sula
Kansas Court of Visitation
Leedy
Bryan
Etta
Felow
Dr. King
Barber Bros
Burt & Packard
Ute
Svar
Era
J. Fischer & Son
Lawrence, Kan
Teacheers
Hammond
Heelee
Fischer
He University
Rhoda Inland Street
Weil and Cisters
T. J. Sternbergh
Cn A. It
Sala
Bovation
Republican Caucus Committee
UTAB
Senator Rawlins
Mat Stice
Jeroen
Lee
Ahlaations
Peefor
Vhs
Lewie
Peesient
Alauned
Searehins Tayesti
Joseph
Morrie
McCook
Pine
Ball
B. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hell
Ohio
F J & Co
Tata, Pri i Sai
Arageizs
Toma Pelee
Missouri Ordin
Crome
Missouri Horticultural Fety
Raven
Jonathan Wluesap
Grunt Benafit
Hetebrand
Ghia Pipe Goyer Ca
Hind
Caio
Miles
Merny Isets
Miles Medical Comaacs
CiHart
Inds
THE
Liery
ACTE
Chienve
Sherman Hause
Albert Shaw
Cumini
Mae Fiend Competef
Chive
Devener
Palmer House
Chivage
Naval Veterins
Bea
Weiethss
Iriravets
Abraham Hare
Belleville
Arne Streep
Holcouih
Charles Bo Smith Ford
Albert Iteh
Supreme Justice
Bell
Alajamerito
Sen Miguel
Athoantwin
Famalien
Wem
Munions Pd Airtilt Font Et
Sendin
Haywards
Nebasita
Neb
Buckien
Arnice Sarre
Kansas
Imil
Gero
Benya
Jee Rem
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