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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1902
Page
3
A damaged OCR fragment mentions an address in Buffalo New York and involves a person named De or Pierce. The readable text is unclear about action, date, or purpose of the notice.
An eminent English authority argues regular exercise develops top strength and keeps horses fit, while neglect leads to fat and illness. The article notes stagecoach horses’ endurance and cites risks when work stops abruptly. It also outlines National Live Stock Association goals for legislation in Washington on hides imports grazing marks and arid land irrigation, census, and cavalry horses.
A western ranchman notes horses in the range are waning while cattle and sheep rise. He says horses will occupy poorer-watered areas but cannot match high grade cattle or sheep. The future horse supply should come from feral stock and careful breeding practices.
The Illinois Telephone and Telegraph Company advances a tunnel system in Chicago six miles long for underground wires. By next September downtown wiring will be underway with over 3 million dollars spent, and 7,500 telephones expected by August. The plan includes police and fire wires, mail channels, and broad freight use through the tunnel, with a unique construction method by shallow basements and shaft operations. The service will install instruments free of charge with a $5 deposit, no fixed rates, and meter-based charges. conversations will remain private through a hidden switch system. The article also notes Nell Bryant’s joke about death and reminiscences from his minstrel days.
Debate in the Senate centers on an alleged order attributed to Gen. Jacob A. Smith amid Philippine affairs. The House passes an omnibus public buildings bill distributing 17,406,450 among 174 cities, with 77 new sites and related purchases. The agricultural appropriation bill discussion resumes with only seven pages read.
The article reviews the Supreme Court of the Independent Order of Foresters triennial meeting in Los Angeles. It cites Dr. Oroahy Ataks supreme chief ranger reporting over 11.26 million in benefits paid to members and beneficiaries by January 1, 1908, a member count of 191,077, losses of 6,992 during four years ending December 31, 1901, and accumulated funds of 5,142,008.29. It notes a 6.66 per 1000 death rate, with Missouri and Kansas highest mortality and Colorado, Utah, and Arkansas lowest.
Faith Stewart, a Portland rescue worker, lies dying at her home after a Sunday night assault by five men on North Second Street. Police hunt the attackers as reports link locals opposed to Miss Stewart to the case amid a tidal wave of related violence.
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