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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1901
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal reviews Kansas political discourse, citing Populist and Democratic stances, census figures, and federal appointments. It notes Roosevelt's restraint, Kansas officials and educators, and labor comparisons, with commentary on national and state governance and the role of prominent figures.
A Kansas political masthead voice reflects on party infighting before the Sixth district convention, notes shifts in rural mail routes, and applauds postmaster Frank Roberts. It also critiques education politics in Shawnee County and laments ongoing partisan influence on public offices while praising civic duty and dental ads.
Washington December 9 The annual report of Willis L Moore chief of the weather bureau notes strong progress in wireless telegraphy with stations now operating along Virginia and North Carolina coasts and soon between Farallon Islands and the mainland and near Tatoosh Island. The report highlights a disciplined merit system, extended forecasts from British Isles Europe Azores Nassau Bermuda and Sark's island and new efforts in cotton and fruit and wheat services reaching Oklahoma Indian territory California. The rural delivery network distributes forecasts to about 42 000 farming families and 14 000 local reporters contribute weekly weather data.
The Lawrence Journal contests the assertion that Tom Wagatafil is Kansas's youngest judge, noting Oscar Learnard is slightly younger. The piece traces district judges like Learnard and Lea, their ages at appointment, and historic districts, including Coffey and Wyandotte, to show that under 30 has been rare in Kansas history.
A Lawrence woman replies to a Chicago mail order house soliciting sales and missionary work, denying mail order allegiance. She details how five dollars a week buys groceries for a family of five, notes small yearly losses, and questions labor and trade ethics. The letter criticizes sending money away, favors local grocers, and laments declining fresh codfish and limburger.
An anecdote credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with curing salt rheum on a Maryland woman’s arms after two days of use. The article then reports the Mint Service annual findings, detailing 1901 coinage, bullion stock changes, and mint improvements in Philadelphia Denver and other sites.
A period advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as ideal for nursing mothers. It claims rich cod liver oil nourishes the mother, improves milk flow, and safely benefits the baby without harm. The copy ends with an odd attribution line.
Senate schedule centers on executive session for the Unglaumeefute treaty, aiming for ratification this week ahead of Christmas. Debate will address some criticisms by Money and Bacon, but no effort to defeat ratification is expected. Recipocity issues and tariff plans for the Philippines loom, with action likely next January. House measures on the Philippine division stemming from the supreme court decision are anticipated.
A Savannah to Macon passenger train jumped a switch near a high embankment at Macon causing a violent wreck. About 107 passengers were aboard. several injured, one colored man, Julia Borate of Columbus, Ga, killed. The Atlanta sleeper burned. two sleepers saved. Other reports note a Liberty Missouri river body found and a Frisco train accident in Lacygne. Prairie Grove battle anniversary observed in Emporia with Eleventh Kansas veterans.
The National Civic Federation announces its first annual session of the Industrial Department to be held December 16 and 17 in the New York Board of Trade rooms. The unit aims to federate large employers, major labor groups, and the public to promote conciliation and voluntary arbitration to prevent strikes and lockouts.
The world's fair committee reports governors of Louisiana purchase states and other officials will participate in December 20 groundbreaking ceremonies and a banquet in the evening. Washington officials say foreign promotion work is advancing faster than at previous expositions. The World’s Fair Fraternal Building association forms an auxiliary board of Indy managers to engage women’s organizations. A separate note mentions the New York six day bicycle race starting at Madison Square Garden with 16 teams competing over six days and riders clocking long hours. The meeting of the Kansas State Historical Society is set for December 31 at Topeka.
The New South Wales government passes the industrial arbitration bill, creating a court to hear employer and worker disputes with powers to enforce orders and set wages. Strikes or lockouts related to pending reference become misdemeanors, and judges of the supreme court will oversee decisions with broad powers including wage standards and union preference, with no appeal from these rulings.
A large natural cave in the Jefferson canyon on the Northern Pacific line about fifty miles east of Butte is described as one of the largest known. An expedition traced an arc of ten miles, explored nearly 1,600 feet deep, and found stone and copper utensils and bones likely from human ancestors. Signs suggest prehistoric habitation and a past earthquake sealed the entrance. Stalactites and other formations grace the cave's interior.
Birmingham Alabama December 9 thirty nine prisoners, serving sentences for minor crimes, escaped from the city jail yesterday afternoon between three and four by digging through a 16 inch brick wall with pocket knives. Five were captured soon after the breakout.
Train wreck on the Choctaw Oklahoma & Gulf railroad near Caddo leaves J F Carlson of Sioux City dead as an extra crashes into a rear of a local freight. Merchandise cars are ground to splinters. Keeing Democrats in Topeka vote no banquet January 8 with January 21 call inviting populists and silver Republicans. Drownings reported in Lake Winnipeg with four men lost during a storm.
A report from Washington notes chiefs urge ejection of intruders from tribal lands as grazing allotment plans spark anger among cattlemen. President Roosevelt to host Ladies Day reception December 14. In Topeka, shale tests in Elis and Trege show potential gold. A Sanitaria fire at St Marys endangered elderly patients. Burdock and Bitters touted as health aids.
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