17 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1903
Page
1
Reports from Chitags and across the Midwest describe a brutal cold wave with temperatures plunging to record lows. Communications and traffic suffered as rail and road blocks hinder relief efforts, with fatalities reported and communities mobilizing relief committees amid widespread outages and mine and power disruptions.
A garbled telegraph brief notes Senator elect Smogi and Ciah preparing to contest eligibility amid party maneuvers. It mentions Illinois gas tax, a May event, and a Joe Fowler currency bill's likely failure in the House. Also cited are Havana battleship events, a Vancover collision, Missouri Kansas crop fears, and rising sugar stocks in the United States.
Andrew Carnegie plans to grant Samuel Fals, an aged citizen of Keatsaw Nebraska, a life pension of 43 dollars monthly. The decision follows a letter from Carnegie’s private secretary noting a draft for the pension for the full year 19.2. The two men, once companions in America over fifty years ago, are tied by a long friendship and shared history.
Fragmented OCR text describes a contested bill on purchasing powers and liquor sales. It mentions Cole Ackinson, Denes maces, and a drug store letter about whisky sales. A senate defeat and a call for a pardon appointment are noted, with references to Oregon and reform debates.
A garbled report notes Parliament assembling under King Edward with guards patrolling and canal treaty discussion. Widespread crowds greet officials as Washington prepares a Republican gathering. mentions fear of unrest and long-standing American goals in foreign policy.
Topeka February 17 reports show Congressmen balking at a new district map amid debate over reallocation. Bills touch Spain era issues, fraud penalties for stock disposals, and a protocol on U.S. claims. debate centers on drawing lines and potential compromises while a parole decision looms.
A small fire broke out at a Washington location on February 17 caused by a defective flue igniting debris near a coal bin. The fire spread briefly before being extinguished with no injuries or damage reported to the building or occupants.
The World’s Fair women’s building plan faced opposition. A proposed exhibit by Mrs Lair was discussed but no appropriate act authorized funding. The board considered raising about 1595,000 but did not pursue it and abandoned the philanthropy ball idea costing around 50,000.
Louisville reports sleet and high winds delaying rail and road traffic across the South. Snow and deep cold worsen in Wyoming with stock losses foreseen. a Missouri Kansas Texas wreck due to ice on a cab window injures none, and a Kansas City Salina merger plan for wholesale grocers collapses amid refusals by major firms.
Kansas lawmakers push eleven resolutions to alter alcohol and local policy, with six killed and three approved to move to final readings in both chambers. debates cover local option, state taxation, and governance powers amid a busy session.
The fragmentary text lists varied market and livestock figures with prices and dates, mentions workers and agricultural items, and includes a political aside. It cites Champ Clars, Genera Grosvenor, and Me. Clark discussing sobriquet topics and Ohio ties, ending with a humorous vignette about a post office hall exchange.
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