15 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1902
Page
1
An unreadable fragment mentions a time around 2 1th pm and a location named Gany. Details are unclear but a single scheduled note appears to reference a brief event. Further context is missing to identify people or actions with certainty.
A vintage notice explains how a gas stove valve controls flame speed from a gentle glow to a quick burn. It promises instant readiness and easy extinguishing by adjusting the valve.
Memorial observances in Oyster Bay Canton Buffalo and Washington honor President McKinley on the first anniversary of his death. Rev Henry Washburn warned of dangers from concentrated wealth as President Roosevelt listened skeptically. Mrs McKinley and Mrs Garrett Hobart laid flowers at the McKinley tomb in Canton. Public meetings and church services across the nation featured sermons, tributes, and mourning emblems recalling McKinley’s life and conduct.
Missionary Bishop Joseph C. Hartzell outlined a predicted union of South Africa's colonies under a central parliament with Orange Free State Transvaal and Rhodesia strongly favoring confederation. He cited Cape Colony Natal and Dutch English tensions and touted Johannesburg as a future global gold center while noting rapid population growth and upcoming railway integration. Lord Kitchener warned against overreach while Hartzell emphasized gradual, cooperative nation-building across the region.
Bishop Hartzell plans months in America to push Methodist focus on Africa and its mission interests. The statement lauds Cecil Rhodes as a great but modest benefactor, praising his philanthropy and unity of English speaking peoples, while noting his religious doubts and respect for America.
Washington clerks welcome reforms by Secretary Shaw exposing a “two hat man” who wears two hats at different times. The clerk slips away to visit bucket shops or aquatic traffic, returning with a second hat from his pocket. A peg-hat signal confirms his absence, prompting stricter office scrutiny.
Secret Service men formed a human barrier around President Roosevelt after lights failed during a reception at ex-Governor Woodbury’s home in Vermont. The rapid action prevented harm as the crowd pressed in, showcasing the guards’ vigilance.
A garbled colonial era recap cites disparate figures and events from New York to St Petersburg. Mentions Cuba money, Libyan or Baltic stakes, and British sentiment on the Boer War, all through dubious phrasing and partial reports.
An old railroad advertisement touts the Detroit and New York Express of the Grand Trunk Railway with daily Chicago departures at early morning. It promises quick time and deluxe comfort including vestibule coaches, a parlor car and Pullman sleeping cars, inviting travelers to seek superior service. The notice is signed by Geo W Vans AG P A T in Chicago. A second, separate cake-safety note explains that too much flour makes a cake sink at edges or rise in the middle, and that coarse grain indicates underbeating or slow oven.
Provides diverse railroad excursion deals with routes from Santa Fe to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and other western points. Lists round trip prices 15 to 60 with sale dates June through October, return limits December and November, and multiple intermediate points across Colorado Utah Minnesota Wisconsin California and Texas. Includes stops over privileges and varied departure windows for each segment.
A dated notice from Ottawa, Xan lists a round trip fare of 1.10 with tickets on sale September 2, and a redemption limit extending to September 16. The text references September 12 1024 and an extension to Astabar 15, indicating a historical transit pricing caveat and travel window.
A fragmentary notice invites tourists to visit Niagara Falls by a proposed line described as the Grant Railway route. It mentions Beccary Ex route, Muskels and Kawarkathi Inkee, with references to the Lawrence River rapids and several place names. Contact Geo. W. Veux at 7 Adam Street, Chicago, for information.
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