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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1902
Page
1
Lawrence city notes praise for Grand Master T E B Dewey for Kansas Masons, talks of populist and democratic shifts, county printing contracts controverted, and a planned three story stone building for city offices and Masons. Also mentions Justice Gray’s paralytic stroke and consular reform lobbying.
The Fraternal Aid association in Athens reports a large weekly meeting with a surge of new members. Dr A Anders pledged 100 for a supper, inspiring others to contribute. The list of voters includes prominent local businessmen, clerks, ministers, and tradespeople, signaling strong support for the building project and a broad business backing of the organization.
Washington, Feb 21. Senate leaders devoted nearly the whole session to the Philippine problem. Senator Patterson attacked sedition laws and Taft’s testimony, while Senator Nelson defended the government’s actions. other members urged caution on declaring policy and discussed tariff and Indian matters. A bridge bill for Kansas City passed, and executive session followed. The House worked on the Indian appropriation bill as amendments shaped funding for reserves and education.
Owingeville Kentucky February 21 three children of John Thompson were instantly killed and the mother and another child fatally injured when eight kegs of blasting powder exploded in a kitchen after a coal fell from a fire. The blast lifted the room roof. bodies mangled were recovered as the mother and a second child lay fatally hurt.
The sixteenth annual American Newspaper Publishers association meeting in New York, February 21, adopted a resolution for a five year arbitration agreement with the International Typographical Union starting May next. The executive council has given informal approval, with final ratification to follow. Other actions included a plan for a five year pact with the International Printing and Prosemen’s Association and discussions on standardizing regulations for legal and other publishing matters.
New York reports Senator Hanna noting 30 of 36 members attended with participants traveling far, signaling growing interest and closer labor capital understanding. Subcommittees to be named later. confidence in federation efforts remains despite doubts on permanent results.
The piece notes a new American standard Bible revision and asks readers if changes are welcome. It touts long standing remedies like Honest tere Stomach Bitters for indigestion dyspepsia and related issues and urges trying them. It mentions a private stamp on bottle and March April train ticket discounts at Santa Fe depot for travel.
Omega Oil is praised as safer than old remedies and claims to do all sweet oil offers plus extra ingredients that speed a cold cure. It is presented as suitable for children without blistering, suggesting a bottle at home may save a life.
The census report of 1900 states total domestic animal value on farms and ranges at 2.98 billion dollars with Texas and Iowa leading in live stock by count and value. It notes overall gains in most regions, except the north Atlantic, and cites dairy, beef, and swine increases. The document mentions 45 delegates to a national convention and Kansas City platform themes.
A mixed page fragment contains an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure by PFJ Cheney Co, claiming constitutional treatment and a $100 reward for a cure, plus notes on pills. It also mentions property notices and lost items on Philadelphia lanes and nearby streets, with references to Quaker church and Tennessee street.
The Allied Party of Missouri meeting at St Louis adopted a platform and named candidates for major offices. J I Gook of Carthage said the reform coalition unites public ownership advocates of both old parties, with a two day convention agenda. Nominees include Frenk E. Richey for supreme court, Henry N. Fas, Zack Taylor, Lyman Forgares, Duvald Hicks, and John D. Brown for schools.
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