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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal notes a blizzard reference and broad political commentary. It cites Roosevelt and Filipino policy, Congressman Gillespie in the Seventh district, and local debates on rail depots, statehood for Arizona and New Mexico, and library site disputes in Emporia. The piece reflects era views with humor, criticism of prohibition, and national issues tied to local concerns.
A Kansas newspaper column surveys political infighting, public complaints about state employees, and calls for ethical reform. It notes factional maneuvering around senatorial power, Governor Stanley’s economy measures, and a broader critique of state governance alongside assorted local incidents and remarks from Topeka and Emporia.
An Associated Teaming Interests plan unites Chicago merchants in transportation wagons to form a labor disputes clearing house. Teamsters will refer grievances to the employers advisory board, with arbitration by the teamsters if unresolved. Refusal to cooperate risks boycott and loss of support. John C. Muiscoll becomes a labor commissioner for Chicago.
The New York Journal notes persistent talk that the Agricultural Moren g's cotton reports leak before official publication. The Journal of Commerce cites market behavior on Wednesday as strong evidence that larger interests possessed advance knowledge of the report's contents.
Jeti Burke representative of Mie Rix teenth ward tendered his resignation on ay of December and its acceptance was announced. peers noted others ready to resign if Burke quits. A clear motive offered that Burke sought to attend meetings, marking a notable self abolition of the Neuse gates. Also reports of wrecks on the steamer Ventresn Dew and Progreso with casualties and missing crew, plus a collision near Kiniliby injuring several. The Metric system bill faced opposition as absurd, with engineers deemed best judges for measurement systems.
The Senate met for about one hour and five minutes mostly behind closed doors. Bills petitions and a concurrent resolution on the Pius fund case were discussed. Senator Hoar proposed an immigration amendment to admit wives and children of aliens without tax or fee with provisions for disease control and possible deportation if the disorder persists.
In Boston on December 5 Dr. Salmon of the agriculture department reiterated that cattle could be exported from Portland without infection from foot and mouth disease. Authorities doubt a quarantine is warranted. Great Britain may lift embargo as rail lines adapt to state-to-state shipping.
A Detroit Michigan resident states Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets restored appetite and eased indigestion. The testimonial notes relief from bloating and feeling of heaviness and claims the medicine benefits others in the community as needed. Sold by local outlets with a money back guarantee.
Washington dispatch reports Gen Bates supports restoring the army canteen citing lower discipline issues and fewer fines when it operated. Figures show higher home dues forfeitures after its abolition, blamed on uncontrolled liquor traffic at posts. Postmaster Payne weighs mall reform rulings as department eyes future policy. A report on Washington concerns a secret indorsement awaiting public release with a Saturday hearing planned.
New York the Protestant Episcopal convention at the Church of Zion and St Timothy debated missionary training. Bishop of Thetford led the discussion noting scarcity of men for the ministry and urging native education. In Washington papers on sanitary conferences addressed yellow fever and mosquito transmission.
In Scranton Pa the strike commission hears miners and practical workers about conditions in the Susquehanna or central coal fields. Miners allege violations of the agreed terms and claim old jobs for returning workers. The commission invites mine inspectors to testify amid fears of dismissal for reporting hazards. Rumors of outside settlement surface, with New York authorities to decide action. Lawyers, including W W Ross, have returned to the metropolis, with opinions split on peace talks.
World’s Fair officials report bids opened for the Forest Park transportation building at the St. Louis exposition. A Chicago contractor refused to subscribe to stock, and his bid was rejected unopened. No award was made pending board action and possible legislative appropriation of 50 million.
President Stickney of Chicago and Great Western asks stockholders to mail proxies for the February 18 1903 special meeting to vote on increasing common stock from 30000000 to 50000044. The plan includes extending lines to Omaha and Sioux City and acquiring branches from Mason City and Fort Dodge, creating a 503 mile system linking with Chichyu and Great Western at Oelwein Iowa and Hayfield Minnesota.
A dense OCR page fragment includes mentions of a Finanen Committen campaign, patent medicine boost for Liquie Cream Balm, doctors and patients praising Foley's Kidney Cure, and shipyard fire damage at Birmingham. Names like Warren St New York and Budalo appear amid scattered prose on health, commerce, and local events.
A dispatch from Atchison Kansas recounts a letter describing a cold wave passage and a plan to mark a cemetery with a monument. The piece envisions a natural rock stone tablet inscribed with the name Angelis and discusses the design and placement of a memorial.
A colorful folk tale describes Thanksgivin in a cabin with possum as a festive centerpiece. Neighbors gather around wood fires as Dinah brings pumpkins and gravy shapes a rustic feast.
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