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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
2
Lawrence Journal summarizes a chaotic mix of political clashes, farmer concerns, and tariff talks. It notes Kansas figures like Mayor Craddock and Jassin Morrison’s appeals, press campaigning in Topeka and Wichita, and national debates on Cuba, tariffs, and frost impacts on crops. The piece weaves editorials on reform, sovereignty, and party tactics amid weather and labor tensions.
A capital tone letter argues against a one cent postage bill as it would reduce government revenue. The author promotes health tonics like Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion headaches constipation and biliousness, urging readers to try a bottle for relief.
Local notes mention Dr Wheeler exploring advanced concepts and proposing upcoming ideas at a community meeting. Details remain unclear in the fragment but indicate ongoing scientific discussion.
In a troubled report from Aspen and Omaha, authorities allege abetting a bank theft linked to a local tonic seller. The case names Wilson Geis and Tolit alongside Jwonard Dingle, charged with aiding Dingle’s defalcation of 44,550 dollars via gambling. Bail set at 20,000 each as the trio await trial.
The president attends a New Hampshire visit with a grand reception as trains pass through Nassau Manchester and The Weirs. A crush near the Grand Army reunion terrace nearly toppled him, but plans kept him safe. He speaks to grateful crowds and tours local sites before departing. Free Chamberlain's Tablets ad ends the paragraph.
A cluttered want column lists houses for sale and rent in multiple locations including 800 New Hampshire Street and Pennsylvan ia streets. It includes room rentals near the University, a five acre farm area, employment wants for a waitress and housework, and various business notices and secondhand goods offered.
The US Court of Appeals denied habeas relief for Thomas J. Nevitk and Samuel Peden, holding that federal authority can imprison state judges for contempt when they refuse to enforce a judgment. The ruling traces back to postwar tensions over railroad bonds and county finances, noting the presidents power to grant pardons in such contempt cases. The decision emphasizes the civil nature of the contempt and limits presidential reprieve authority in this context.
Washington August 29 Secretary Shaw denies sensational rumors and explains that he invited major national banks in principal cities to order substantial additions of circulating notes to be printed to ease the money market.
Aug 29 report from Little Rock Ark states Judge T C Caldwell of the United States Court of Appeals says he will not retire at age limit tonight. The letter notes Caldwell will continue serving and has not stepped down as yet.
A convention report shows Sunday schools across the state thriving with 30 percent of total membership. A plan to reproduce Jerusalem in St. Louis World’s Fair style includes exhibits by Sunday schools, featuring key biblical sites and up to 300 natives representing different citizenship phases, surrounded by a Jerusalem wall.
A chaotic clipping from Guttrie Oklahoma describes an alleged poisoning attempt on a family with arsenic in coffee and subsequent thefts. It also notes an arson attempt on the Combs house and reports a fatal train wreck near Kansas City Missouri injuring Mr. and Mrs. Morey W. Drisko with Mrs. Drisko seriously hurt.
Amid unrest in Panther Creek valley, troops are stationed as miners clash with authorities. Reports confirm some casualties as miners resist and guards fire. a guard named Ruble dies, and others are wounded. Nonunion workers face intimidation as 2,000 miners operate in Kanawha and New River fields amid rising tension.
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