Lawrence Journal news of Lawrence Kansas and race politics
An 1880s Lawrence Kansas edition discusses local politics and national figures. It notes Democratic and Republican tensions in Leavenworth and Topeka areas, mentions candidates Craddock Baker Curtis and Baker, and hints at senatorial implications. It also covers Atchison Carnival weather hopes, Kansas scenery, and a Kansas City baseball series victory.
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Kansas City
Denver
West
First
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
C. B. Harmon
Compress
Curtis
Shawnee
Wagner
Leavenworth
Political murmurs and local band notes engage Kansas
The piece surveys political tension around Speaker Henderson's resignation, party maneuvers between Democrats and Republicans, and a note on the Ottawa First Regiment band abstaining from Fort Riley events. It also references Topeka city actions, concerns about Cleveland's political influence, and a training camp at Pawhuska with Indian affairs commentary.
Disputed Colombian Troop Transport Raises Sovereignty Concerns
A diplomatic report from Washington outlines Colombia’s anger over Commander McLean’s decision to move Colombian troops by rail with their weapons, claiming it infringes sovereignty over the isthmus. U.S. officials cite Moody instructions allowing certain troop movements, while naval observers warn such actions could provoke hostilities and disrupt transit.
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Weahington
Omclsia
Regation
Colombia
McLean
Truuyh
Vanoma Railroad Company
Legation
Fethmus
Moody
Trafic
Yanima
Coloy
United States
Department of G 'Rebola
Agua Dules
Raihosy
Calomhte
Agua Dalee
Mob Bis sed Soldiers At Pleoniet Mine Incident
A chaotic report describes sheriff and deputies attempting to arrest miners on the Girard estate near Pleoniet. Troop protection arrives as crowds gather, arrests are made of three pickers, and locals jeer and hiss at Gen. Gobin. Many fled. others captured are held under guard amid tensions. Nearby captions report U S auxiliary cruiser Panth er and marines arriving at Colon as quarters are sought.
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Beddall
Girard
Gobin
Panthar Undhes
Colon
Calombi
United States
Panther
Leneiskind Wave Yard
Coke Dandruff Core and Hair Tonic advertisement
The A R Bromer Co confidant promotes Coke Dandruff Core and Hair Tonic claiming two thirds of Lawrence residents could be free from dandruff hair loss and scalp irritation. The ad touts testimonials and credits the product with curing deafness and scalp troubles while recommending Toke Shampoo and Toilet Soap. Sold by Hamlin Holloway R H Stewart and CW Stricklen.
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Lawrence
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Jingles and Jests at Curtenate Shopfronts
Fragmented OCR notes recount locals chatting and small ads at a street business, mentioning a diaper caller, a New Gan reference, and a hallred comparison scene. The garbled text hints at community chatter, a burial, and a new game or item titled TUM or MVR TUM, with unclear sequence.
Rooms for Rent Suitable for Light Housekeeping
Listing offers a room for rent at 633 Iadiage Street (address appears misspelled) with light housekeeping available. Includes basic utilities. requires verification of current availability and terms. Potential renter should contact the advertiser for viewing times and lease conditions.
Testing food preservatives on boarders at Wiley plan
Dr. Wiley plans a practical test on a boarding house model to study the health effects of additives, borax, and other preservatives. Selected young men from scientific bureaus and local students will participate as residents, with daily weights, temperatures, water intake, and meals recorded and blinded.
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H.W. Whiey
Division of Chemistry
Department of Agenture
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Wiley
Europe
Washington
New York Evening Post
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Unclear passage outlines diet plan and weight guidance
The fragment notes a daily weighing system and diet adjustments to keep meals wholesome and appetizing. It suggests the aim is to correct tendencies toward weight gain and ensure healthy eating, with no one in normal health expected to gain weight.
Young Spanish King Gains Popularity in Spain’s Democracy
A Paris correspondent reports Alfonso, the young king, is winning broad support by engaging with the public. He mixed with citizens during a recent Asturias trip, while advisers Duke de Sotomayor and Duke de Mina urge modern, practical reforms and keep royal dignity intact.
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Spain
Asturias
Duke de Sotomayor
Duke de Mina
Duke da Sotomayor
White Moose in Maine and a Baltic War Scene
A garbled Baltimore American reprint describes a white moose sighting in Maine and a dramatic naval battle scene. It recalls Captain Cushing, gunfire, and a siege with Gatling guns, while linking to wartime arithmetic and casualties. The fragment blends hunting lore with a newspaper quotation about naval action and numbers.
Remarkable Brecora Cough Remedy Reigns In Homes For Croup
Remarkable Brecora Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has sold millions of bottles over three decades and remains the standard in croup treatment. It reportedly never failed to secure relief, acts at the first sign of hoarseness or croupy cough, is pleasant to take, contains no opium, and is sold by Barber Bros.
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Marving Hillipmaire
Druggiata
Barber Bros
The Reader Magazine to Debut in New York Nozthoath
A new periodical titled The Reader will launch in New York with a literary magazine format. It promises authoritative, unprejudiced reviews and essays on literature, bibliographies, libraries, and drama, excluding short stories and poetry, and will be priced at 25 cents with plans for wide contributor involvement.
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New York
Renewecas
United States
Murder and confession link in Pulitzer case in Derby report
William Hopper Young, sought in New York for Mrs. Anna Nelson Pulitzer’s murder, is found in Derby. He confesses to telling of an accomplice and to a plan that involved dismembering the body but claims an associate killed her with chloral hydrate in a beer. The suspect names Charles Simpson Elling of Bridgeport and claims the trunk was moved to Chicago. A separate New York dispatch reports “religious murder” claims tied to Mormon doctrine of blood atonement, with Eliza Beth Dickenson asserting the victim deserted the church and feared death.
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New York
Anna Nelson Pulitzer
Pulitzer
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Charles Simpson Elling
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Chicago
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Alan Nelson Pulitzer
Elizapath Dickenson
Leading Planes and Roosevelts Crowd In Campaign Notes
The Republican platform committee settled on three main planks including protection for American industries and a cautious approach to business gains within lawful limits. It endorses the national administration and Theodore Roosevelt, praising his patriotism and integrity. Secretary of War Root plans speeches in Illinois and Ohio, joining Roosevelt in Indianapolis and Chicago before heading to Joliet. A separate dispatch notes persecution in Romania and a fire in Laflette Missouri damaging several businesses with losses around $60,000. Lucien Baker has entered the Kansas Seventh district race, opposing Charles Curtis for senator. In Birmingham, a negro insurance agent, William Hicks, comments on a church stampede disaster, pledging to accept court outcomes.
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Committee On Platform of the Republicam Atate Noutration
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Root
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Tlinois
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Indianapolis
Chicago
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Largest apple orchard to be planted in Missouri
A Kansas City Star report says a new venture near Lebanon Missouri plans 6 000 acres of apple trees mainly Jonathan and Ben Davis varieties to create the world’s largest orchard. The project aims 250 acres of peaches and 6 000 acres of apple trees with 50 trees per acre and a $1 000 000 capital stock. The Frisco railroad will support a five mile track to the site, with extension planned to Kurtville.
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Frisco Railroad
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Paw Enterprise
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Acre
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Missouri
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Europe
America
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Throne Lights and Royal News From Distant Realms
The emperor plans bell play and a new palace at Paotingfu while Munich hosts Princess Theresa of Bavaria as honorary explorer. Young Alfonso of Spain seeks Paris ballet, urging M. Gaillard to assemble Madrid’s best corps de ballet. Meanwhile the king of Usuncia, six, is named Dundi Chun or David Chun, noted for intelligence, with an aviary grant of 3500 dollars annually from Britain.
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Paris Ballet
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Washington churches gain teleyphonic sermons for all
The article notes every church in Washington now has telephone links enabling home listeners to hear sermons. It also mentions Rev Stephen Newton of Fall River elected secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Missionary board. Rev S B Young of Pittsburgh organized city park services with large Sunday attendance. Rev Walter Calley of Boston named general secretary of the Baptist Young People’s union and to establish Chicago headquarters.
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Fall River
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Missionary Society of
Methodist Episcopal Church
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Second Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
IL Tg
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Boston
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Younus People’s
Ameris
Chicago
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Bethlever
Pert Personalities and Puzzles in Moral Quips
The note sketches sharp quips about public figures Alfred Austin Carrie Chapman Catt Andrew Carnegie and Charles Schwab. It cites quotes on crime and character, reflecting rivalries and reputational talk from national papers in a compact humorous exchange.
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Alfred Austin
Washington West
Carrie Chaplin Catt
Omaha News
Carnegie
Schwab
Railway Control and French Rail Growth Reported in 1901
The article notes nearly 90 percent of Germany's railways were government owned, cites France extending only 141 miles in 1901, and reports the New York Central's test of an electric signaling system in tunnels with a red danger light. It ends with an advertisement for Champlain's Stomach-wad Liver Tablets claimed to cure fast.
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New York Central Railroad
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