12 Oct 1898
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1898
Page
1
The passage surveys the 1890s political clash over McKinley era policies, condemns reform betrayals at Topeka asylum, and casts doubt on Populist and Democratic prospects. It cites Wanamaker and Quay, praises western welcome for McKinley, notes free silver pledges, and mocks Republican railroad and insurance raids while predicting Democratic struggles this fall.
A mosaic of late 19th century chatter touches on McKinley era aims, Spain’s demands for coaling stations, and Cuba, with riffs on Democrats, Klondike tales, and a justice of the peace praising Chamberlain’s remedy for chronic ailments. Prominent named entities appear, painting a restless political and social landscape amid war talk and travel notes.
The Lecompton township Sunday schools held their annual gathering at Lane University chapel from 10 to 4, with representation from every Sunday school in the township. Notable features included a large attendance, strong musical program, a 12:30 noon dinner, and comments on the township’s active role in Sunday school work.
The article notes Dr. Naismith succeeding Heger Cowan as physical director at Kansas University and bringing the game of basketball to the campus. It mentions girls at Kansan university playing annually and the instructor of the game who originated it. The piece blends local notices with broader talk of education, contracts, and peculiar science ideas.
A fragment recounts Ghurka siege actions in northwestern India with a smoking officer and a surgeon, followed by a note on the California condor and vulture eggs valued for extinction dangers. It also mentions the Rhind manuscript as the oldest deciphered mathematical work and a racing line to Colorado Springs and Denver.
A garbled OCR fragment evokes a phantom of delight with phrases like lovely apparition and twilight stars. The passage blends altered lines and stray letters, mentioning a dancing shape and a ghostly presence, but lacks coherent narrative or clear subjects.
The narrator plans to wed off cousin Charlie to secure the fortune left by Uncle Henry. She schemes with Alfred to place Charlie with several candidates including Mrs Muse, Carroll Church, Mae, and Constance Merrick, while fearing Constance’s past and her own nine-year marriage. The setup hints at social games and strategic alliances in a western milieu.
A village tale follows Constance Merrick and Charlie as their flirtation with possible marriage unfolds. Laurence Radmore disrupts their plans, revealing motives and aging perspectives, and Constance ultimately marries Charlie despite opposition, reshaping expectations and fortunes.
An 19th century notice reports elk teeth offered for sale with samples and prices. Taxidermists note they are not real teeth and are worn rarely. The teeth lie near the upper jaw and are used in insignia or ornament among American Indians, fetching a fair price. The ad’s claim ties to a controversial use in personal adornment.
A pirate chief boasting aboard a Caribbean cruise vessel recounts forcing Chicago millionaires to walk the plank. He describes captives slipping on a greased plank to dodge a gruesome finale, mocking their cosmopolitan backgrounds and contrast with his violent routine.
Advertises one way fares at 8.80 via Santa Fe Route with no car changes and two through trains daily. Gro. C, Bacay, agent, confirms phone contact 32.
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