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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
1
New York stocks opened with considerable volatility as President Roosevelt ordered an attorney general action against the Northern Securities Company. Railroads bore the brunt of declines while the market recovered some but did not reach the prior night’s levels.
About twenty armed Shake lodings threatened Holdenville and Marshal Kaiz on Wednesday causing deputies to guard the city. Snakes oppose springing up towns along the Frisco line fearing conflict. Mounds and Beggs were also threatened but guarded. U S Marshal Bennett of Masko was ordered to arrest active Snakes Indians.
A meeting of the Order of Railway Telegraphers on the St Louis and San Francisco line in St Louis led to a substantial wage hike for day and night operators across the system, averaging a 15 percent raise. Other items include greetings to Prince Henry via Mrs Davey aide, and various national notes from Washington to Topeka and Ottawa.
In Shamaks area during ongoing body searches after the earthquake, thirty-two individuals were freed alive from rubble. Rescue teams report multiple survivors found as aftershocks continue to threaten recovery efforts.
A detachment of Scott's greys, Britain's crack dragoon regiment, was cut up by Boers at Kidiodam. Major Feild, Captain Usener, and several men were wounded or killed, with forty six captured as Gilbert Hewittton's column moved toward Nigel. The scattered regiments suffered sharp reverses before further action.
Madrid reports Premier Sagasta moving to decree martial law across Spain as war preparations escalate. Long war council with the queen and authorities noted. Troops in Madrid ready to move at a moment’s notice. Fresh clashes at Tatrasa and Sabadell as rioters resist. Many ships in backers forced to sail unloaded. In Caleste heavy fighting continues in Barcelona with casualties.
Secretary Long cites the president's ruling as thorough and straightforward, saying it will shape public opinion and close the matter. He expresses appreciation for the Department of the Navy's satisfaction and notes the appeal context involving Herve Mary, Washington, and February 29.
The jury discharged Harry Stepo of murder charges at Meader's lunch room in Trentoo Missouri after a self defense plea. The case centered on Cad Royston’s death during Ostchar 2: last, with a row preceding the shooting and a relevant self defense ruling.
At noon in the Junker meeting house near Galena two elderly Quakers, Stephen Laws and Mrs Jane Carter, over 75, wed after a long local presence since 1864 with a Quaker colony nearby. The bride had borne three husbands and the groom one partner.
Forty farmers on Lord Defreyoe’s estate in Rosdommoen county had their farms sold by the sheriff after tenants refused to pay rent. This sale follows a wave of clearance sales linked to the United Irish League campaign. Additional items note Kansas City court bill amendments, a coal strike in Shamokin, a man convicted of horse stealing, a theater figure in Decatur, and a public lotteries question in Kansas. Also, rural carriers on long routes face pay increases starting March 1, with plague deaths reported in Shaisheung province, China.
Vincennes Indiana February testimony reveals electrician Tel a Meow He Fisea Apperstes to Bobe Bask Gembler says he acted under Matthew Kelly and Dallas Tyler in a scheme to ruin Richard Davis a former back cashier by wiring a saloon with a battery and hiding two magnetic devices under the bar Davis allegedly lost forty thousand dollars at craps the midnight operation and warning not to speak.
In western Norway at Solor the tomb of a Viking age woman aged 29 to 39 was found with a full set of arms and a horse skeleton. The discovery at Christiania February 29 arouses wide interest, suggesting the buried woman may have been a person of celebrity. Further excavations are planned.
A Redmoomtain stagecoach with aaven passengers including two women slid off a precipice five miles south of Calgnt UY late last night near Mother Ciina hill. The sleigh and occupants tumbled 299 feet into the ravine but all escaped with minor scratches. Officials report a miraculous survival amid a remarkable sled run.
San Antonio February report states John McQuarnby a Wells Fargo messenger on the Mexican Central left his car at San Luis Potosi seven days ago with no word. Five thousand dollars are missing from the car and a large reward is offered for information leading to his whereabouts. rumor connects McCarthy to the case as a likely suspect.
Washington February 22 delegates to the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered for the election of vice presidents general. The slate featured many nominalists amid a thick field as delegates jostled for position while Mrs Fairbanks directed the crowd with orders to sit down. A recess preceded the balloting.
Billard files suit in district court to compel the board of education to reinstate his son to public school membership. The boy, Hillard, was expelled for refusing to desist from his studies during morning devotional exercises, reflecting a broader effort to remove Bible use from the schools.
Missouri allied party convenes at St Louis to adopt a platform and nominate a state ticket. Delegates arrive amid plans to consolidate reform interests into a fusion movement. two day session expected with leaders including 4 H Cook and Dr E Chambers.
Chicago February 20 The Tribune prints a cable from Pokia China dated February 19 noting that Secretary Hay sent a note to Russia and China following the Anglo Japanese treaty of January 30. It warns not to molest imperial integrity and practically endorses the British Japanese accord with Japan. The Washington dispatch recalls that the U S declined to join any actual China policy and that the Britain Japan pact is largely military with joint force use.
Fragmented report notes a sale of assets from Matile Creek and a Battle Creek fire that destroyed guest areas and furniture. Losses include diamonds and jewelry scattered in debris with high value items potentially salvageable, while a separate Joplin area ore market reports rising prices and a regional oil price uptick.
Presbyterians host Walton and Eichborn in a dual meeting with a midweek Sabbath school and an evening talk on righteousness and Easter. Washington reports on H H Seckler’s expected commission as Second Lieutenant after army exam. Boston ministers challenge tech leaders over temperance and beer ethics. A grand duke’s bed novelty travels with him, shown in an amusing aside.
Reports from Barcelona area say strikers killed three workmen who wanted to resume work and the bakery owner who raised bread prices. Troops arrived as mobs stormed Sabadell arsenal, seizing forty rifles then recovering them. Anarchy linked to the disturbances grows clearer amid scarce provisions and animal slaughter blocks.
A prisoner at Leavenworth jail was identified as J L Le land alias Jas Seymore, held for burglary in Smith County Mississippi. He is also accused of burglarizing a Newton County sheriff’s office safe, securing $3,000, and was said to be one of the escapees from the Leavenworth federal prison last November.
Col Doyle becomes a life member of the Nova Scotia Historical Society for his service to the British army in the South African War. Mrs Catherine Mackay uncovered autographed editions in the William Cullen Bryant Library at Roslyn. Mentioned are Thackeray, Dickens, and a Folio letter from a Minnesota farmer to President Hill. Other items note frugal kings, Talmage engagement, and a record ship by Santos-Domingo, with various cultural and military notes.
Kansas City market report shows mixed grain futures with soybeans and wheat quoted for February. Receipts include 20 cars of corn May and May prices given for several futures. Livestock receipts indicate higher bids for native cattle and calves, with packers paying up to 6.60 to 6.20 for hogs. Weather summary notes western conditions and reported prices across commodities and dairy products.
Fragmentary report notes Siamese ruler cancels plans to travel to the United States, citing concerns over collaborations and the implications of foreign relations during his reign. No further identifiable dates or names are clear in the text.
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