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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1902
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text lists scattered names and locations without a coherent event or context. The readable items include Anderson Ful SidaN and Sunghon Mew along with several place names and institutions, but no complete incident or report is discernible.
In London a parliamentary expose reveals alleged incompetence and possible dishonesty in army purchasing. Contractors profited as contracts were resold while volunteers and regimental leaders discuss undermining War Secretary Broderick’s new rules. Leaders threaten to break up regiments to resist conscription.
In Marysville Kansas on a stormy season, Rev F Rice was voted out as pastor amid long running factional strife. After the death of President McKinley, the opposing group renewed activity, citing patriotic grounds as the reason for the confrontation and leadership change.
In Decatur a 17 year old, Jobo Kobler, who forged a bank deposit check, killed himself after being confronted by police. He had traveled to the city with 20 dollars, attempted a deposit, and, upon inquiry at a teller, faced an officer and a frightened reaction from his mother before the fatal shot.
War Department issues update on Funston's condition after 4D operation noting recovery progress and stating he cannot return to normal duties for six months. In Topeka, Supreme Court outlines appointment of successors to aging judges under a new law, with four vacancies to be filled.
Berlin, Feb 3. The annual report of the trades guild confirms distress in German trade. Industry and commerce were worse than in 1920. Purchasing power fell, unemployment rose steadily, agriculture suffered from winter sowings and harvests declined.
A libel suit in Clearfield Pennsylvania ends with the plaintiff not guilty but ordered to pay court costs. Frank G Harms, state treasurer elect, sued P Gray Mesk editor of the Bellefonte Democrat Watchman over a Meek paper report during the campaign. Costs total about 1,000 dollars as witnesses testified.
Early today in Lancaster County a bank robbery attempt near Capital Nav ligase bank ended with town watchman David Stamiz firing on burglars. One robber was wounded and another was arrested at Parkesburg. no loot was taken.
Fire at Horton shops in Rock Island city destroys two stores with damages around 259000 dollars. Two lives are reported lost. Patrick McKeon, president of the board of education, and WH Davis, meatpater, body not recovered. blaze likely started in cabinet department on third story of the wood working building, spreading to power house and paper shop.
Rhoda Taylor confessed to police in Kansas City that Noah Lang, a 63-year-old pensioner and veteran, was robbed by Henry Donahoe and James Gof, then thrown into the Kaw River near Argentia across the river from Kansas. Moran, Digame, and the Taylor woman were arrested, with Gof captured after the confession. Lang had drawn about $2,000 in pension money the night he vanished.
A transcribed description depicts the new residence of Mr. Kruger in Oranjezicht, with a spacious ground plan and eight rooms including reception, dining, and bedrooms. The house features Leis XV style walnut furniture, green draperies, and a formal drawing room, while a separate wing hosts guests and staff. Nearby, the Elof family and Dr. Leyds have also settled in town, placing the Boer court in close proximity.
George P Ware died at 11:15 at his home on Connecticut Street after a lingering illness from stomach and liver trouble. The funeral will be at 2:32 this afternoon from the family home, Dr R Corday conducting. Burial will be in Our Hull cemetery. Ware, born April 25, 1844 in Middletown One, married Sarah Snyder in 1876 and had four children, Lloyd Laura Gorge McWare. He was a longtime Lawrence resident, known for public service and wide city friendships. Republican convention called to select delegates for Douglas County. primaries Feb 28 and convention Mar 1. Mice Falus Address Postponed due to wreck on the Santa Fe. Metcalf to return home tonight. reception planned at Merchants Athletic Association club next week. Also notes theater reviews and local events.
A fragment notes local offices including Deputy Register of Deeds and County Supervisors. It mentions a Coronur and a County Surveyor role within the county commission structure, indicating the chain of county public offices and the commissions involved.
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