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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1901
Page
1
Aguinaldo Sweary takes the oath to support and aid the United States in the Philippines, pledging loyalty and cooperation as American forces contend with insurgent resistance in the archipelago.
Numerous cities across the middle west hold municipal elections with intense contests in St. Louis and Chicago. Mayor Harrison faces a strong challenge as Republicans push for gains. Denver and other large centers fear uncertain outcomes amid weather and local issues. Associated Press updates note heightened voter interest and cross party stakes.
Kansas City April 2 reports detail yesterday’s third class town elections across Kansas. Results show temperance as a central issue with wet and dry tickets contested in cities such as Bolomon Herington Topeka and Chapman. Notable outcomes include mayoral gains for dry candidates in Bolomon and Herington while Topeka voters faced heavy turnout despite weather conditions.
Milwaukee voters head to the polls on April 2 for four judges several aldermen and a new municipal court seat in the city. Weather is cloudy with threatened rain as elections run in Milwaukee and surrounding towns.
April 8 Obio reports unusually large turnout for local elections. Democrats scored gains in major cities led by Columbus where Humble de Taylor won mayoral contest while Republicans fell short in many towns.
Cleveland mayor elected again. Toledo and Cincinnati see mixed results. Springfield Republicans gain, boosting GOP mayoral control there while Democrats lead large cities except Cincinnati. Nebraska votes focus on liquor local option. Omaha abstains. Lincoln and small towns split between parties amid cloudy, rainy weather.
Voters in Chicago faced heavy rain and wind as both Republicans and Democrats claimed confidence in securing victory. In Alderman contests support was mixed with strong emphasis in Harrison’s home ward. Early tallies suggested Judge Eanesey could win by about 10,000 votes, while Harrison supporters predicted a 30,000 plurality. turnout appeared lighter in key wards on a stormy day.
In St Louis on April 2 the world’s fair mayor election and a full municipal ticket began at 6am with Democratic Republican Good Government Public Ownership Socialist Labor ballots. Voters lined up amid damp weather for a high turnout, while reports from Rozier and Banks case highlight election tension and a shooting near No. 4 ward.
In Denver on April 2 a three way contest for mayor forms around Judge ET Wells RR Wright and Henry V Johnson. Polls open with fair weather and early female voters at polling places though prohibition ticket activism seems minor. Mayor Jokmeon issues a proclamation this afternoon.
A public notice urges able-bodied citizens to report to the official's office immediately to be sworn in as special officers for polling place duty amid allegations of fraud.
A Star special from Atwood Kansas details the extreme northwest corner of Kavessie buried under two feet of snow with drifts up to twenty feet. Roads are impassable, rail lines blocked, and ice filled cuts hinder rescue efforts. Only limited clearing has occurred as coal and wood run out, cattle die, and towns face famine. Utilities and fuel scarce, residents burn rail ties and lumber as a week or more passes before the road opens.
Affected by reports from Cape Breton, a Canadian American backed project near Sydney aims to create a major iron and steel complex. With rich coalfields and a large hematite deposit, the venture plans a blast furnace trio, a steel mill, coke ovens, and full production, hoping to underprice American pig iron and steel billets.
Detroit boasts the Broadway Squad as the city’s tallest and finest police unit with George Fitch highlighted as an exemplary figure. An admirer in Chicago praises the officers’ stature and proportions, comparing Fitch favorably to rivals and noting his superior measurements and presence. The piece also mentions Brooklyn’s American Manufacturing Company planning a health oriented roller skating program for factory girls and workers. Jerry Simpson plans to leave politics for cattle business in Wichita.
April 2 reports from Frankfort Kentucky detail Garnett D Ripley captain of the Layter military company facing trial for complicity in the Goebel murder case. Indictments against ex Governor W Taylor ex Secretary Chas Finley Berry How ar a and John T Po for Goebel matter were called but not in custody. Several international and domestic items follow including war news and economic notes.
Mrs Nation spent hours in St Louis amid heated scenes and threats after arriving from Indianapolis. She denounced local conditions and vowed to continue speaking while claiming she will pursue cases in court. An incident with a cigar sparked bystander anger and a man from Chicago received a rose as she prayed he would reform. In a separate note, Furnace Workers in Sharon Pa won top paid demands affecting about 1000 men.
Dispatches from Cape Town and Brussels say Dewet and a Lyons-like force head eastward against Gen. Preut as Boers retreat, while Col. Dartnell and Col. Alderson press Natal. Allenby captures a 15pounder and two pom-poms amid the pursuit. Receipts and expenditures show March total 45,891,135 with a 9,128,264 surplus. Tacoma urges rapid promotion for Hazards and Ward.
Washington reports findings of a military court exonerating allegations about Oscar L. Root while noting hazing at West Point and reform efforts. Springfield court hearings probe Chicago School teachers and a railway company financing. Ottawa begins Canadian census with 9,042 officials. Lehigh Valley Railroad sale to Reading is confirmed. Cereal plant expansion in Akron and Burlington malted food mill sale noted. Transport Buford sails to Manila with troops. Roosevelt to attend Pan American Exposition dedication. San Francisco metal polishers strike for shorter hours. Cape Town reports bubonic plague rise. Scottish miners' 30,000 idle due to eight hour day walkout. Wind turbine plant closings anticipated in Richmond Indiana.
The report notes livestock prices and market receipts in Kansas City with mixed results on cattle and hogs. A Washington Tribune correspondent describes intense pressure from office seekers on President McKinley, including a senator bringing 250 constituents seeking army placements. Germany appoints a consul to the Americas amid rising German expatriate activity.
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