17 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1902
Page
1
A journal item from Lawrence Kansas dated February 17 1902 reports on political talk including Senator Ingalls and Congressman Wheeler with shots at rival Fractious factions in the Kansas Republican scene. It notes Oklahoma railroad stock and a Spain United States treaty context while touching on New York Democratic maneuvers and Kansas gubernatorial intrigue amid local party divisions.
A long, garbled survey of political talk from Kansas and national figures notes populists, delegates, and protests. It mentions 1,036 delegates to a Wichita convention, newspaper wit on rail projects, and local election frays in Miami County while teasing reform and candidates.
Washington, Feb. 17. Indications point to a heavy week in Congress with the senate likely to ratify the Denmark West Indies treaty in executive session Friday or Saturday. The Philippine bill faces delayed votes as democrats press opposition, while the census bill and war revenue reduction bill set the pace in the house.
Washington reports Champ Clark pledges to push presidential election and senate submission by direct vote. Virginia Suret dies in apartment fire. husband and police boarder badly burned. London notes Boer War peace rumor targets late April or early May as public weariness grows.
An 19th century patent cure advert promotes treating skin eruptions by balancing humors rather than drying medicines. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cured J Hines and Miss Alvina Walter of severe dermatitis and facial eruptions. Letters praise the medicine's powers and urge immediate treatment with two bottles.
The advertisement advises immediate action upon suspicion of consumption. It promotes fresh air and Scott's Emulsion as a starting treatment, claiming the emulsion keeps the body in good flesh and aids the lungs. It urges not to lose weight and suggests contacting Qutt & Euwne at 47 Pearl Street, New York for guidance.
Gen. J Franklin Bell reports near total cleanup of insurgent activity in Tiatangas provinces with remaining arms likely moved to other areas or hidden. He notes robber bands surge in Tayabas Cavite as a byproduct of harsh campaigns in Batangas Laguna. Wright transport raised and towed to Cavite after sinking near San Jacinto harbor.
Wellington reports a formal plan by General Payne to end political patronage in executive offices. The department will consider appoints on merit with no notes, while officials urge orderly transition and ratify a new policy across party lines. Also noted are local notices on a Missouri convention, a Carnegie visit, and fire losses in Carl Junction and Springfield with insured damages.
Charles M. Schwab president of the United States Steel corporation arrived in New York aboard the St. Paul after two months in Europe. He met finance and manufacturing leaders in England France Germany and Austria and said he is more impressed with the steel giant’s scope and with U S in world trade. He noted broad European friendship toward the United States and keen interest in industrial combinations.
Two killed and five injured in a rear end collision between the Diamond Special of the Sinois Central and a freight train five miles north of Litchfield. The passenger train leading the freight collided in fog at 32 mph. two Pullman coaches wrecked, freight engine damaged, and cars derailed. No passengers injured due to rear-car seating.
Ad promotes Omega Oil with green packaging and a leaf trademark signed by Higinio Espinosa. Claims cure for rheumatism sore throat chest cold neuralgia stiff joints strains bruises. Warns against other liniments and urges buying Omega Oil at 30 cents per bottle.
In Washington February 11 the Steering Committees of the Cuban relief effort met with President Roosevelt at the White House. Leaders from Congress discussed urgent legislation, and the president urged swift action to pass Cuba relief measures. Notables present included Senators Allison and Mirch, Representatives Henderson and Crain, and Speaker Henders, who listened to advisors on the proposed policy.
Philadelphing Meh 0z ry Cie rtet Needhatni reports the death of evangelist Nemdhinn aged about 40, after returning from a campaign and preparing to speak in note prenel. Born in Ireland he built a career in Dublin London Boston Chicago and Canada before joining Moody era work. Marder in Oklahoma Guthrie Feb 17 M Pats Tick shot by Adolphus Trusle over alleged impropriety. Patrick well liked and mob violence feared. British purchase Cayuses to South Africa three thousand western horses bought to aid the army shipped from Lake City and Grand Junction.
Partial OCR reads a transit notice about tickets on a ride at Sasta Fa depot dated February 25. It lists fare 2.20 and 65.30 figures with return details incomplete.
Complex OCR fragment mentions Pete Mabini and Henry or Henrys in a historical mock text. No clear event, place, or outcome emerges. Names repeat oddly and context remains obscured.
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