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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1902
Page
2
A 1902 Lawrence Kansas page column reviews national politics, Democratic and Republican tensions, and local newspaper moves. It mentions William Jennings Bryan, Admiral Schley, Senator Platt, Governor Morrill, and Lawrence ministers. It also notes a Holton evangelist, a plan to buy the Emporia Republican, and the Panama canal debate. A brief obituary-like note on local press, legal notices, and dentistry ads appear amid varied commentary.
Fall Leaf residents report settled roads, growing potato acreage, and a $100 judgment against the Union Pacific Railroad for cattle killed near Fall Leaf. Maple Grove notes school turnout, river work, and timber cutting while Hickory Grove sees more horses and scarce game. Eudora reports burglaries, temperance sentiment, church events, a Catholic Bible find, and a high beer flow on New Year’s Day.
A tramp near the railroad carried a paper seeking aid and character references. Woodcutting north of the lake supplies Lawrence market while hundreds of cords are sawed and about three hundred pounds of fish were landed for price. Local schools have resumed after the holidays.
A House session passed resolutions after Senator Sewall's death as it considered multiple insular bills. Legislation introduced by Mr Datzell of Pennsylvania proposes stricter immigrant disabilities, including bans on anarchists and secret-society members. Mr Grosvenor of Ohio and Mr Shiver push anti anarchist measures while others discuss transportation and naval victory appropriations. The Senate aims to draft a temporary Philippine government bill, with Cowper to lead a civil government framework. An interstate probe into packing-house shipping practices is announced amid broader antitrust concerns. Meanwhile, Wiley and William Littlehead, Euchee brothers, are jailed in Claremore charged with Christmas murder. A Vermont case reports H Staitzki accused of smuggling $10,000 in diamonds hidden on clothing.
Chicago mayor calls for provisions for eventual municipal ownership and referenda on future traction franchises. He rejects any bill missing such provisions and advocates legislation first, then franchises, to curb corruption. New York reports also note contract marriages under the Weeks law and a proposal barring public flirting on street cars.
A Kansas City court ruling holds missouri law makes a common firearm accident clause nonbinding and notes that a company remains liable for the difference between face value and any settlement. Also mentions deafness claims and a Roosebelt era tax repeal push alongside a private conference between Roosevelt and Schley at the White House.
Kansas City court of appeals rules a 16 month old may recover for injuries from a railroad crossing accident near St. Joseph, despite parental contributory negligence. The child, riding in a wagon with parents and siblings, survived while others died. Other items include Supreme Court sustains Nebraska railroad injury damages law, a Mt. Morris bank president dies at 96, and miscellaneous notices from Washington and Topeka.
Washington reports senators and representatives have completed a far reaching Chinese exclusion bill. It would deprive all non citizens of entry, require certificates with photos, and mandate transporters to bear costs for returning entrants. The act also imposes penalties, sets residency rules, and limits ports of entry to select cities.
Langley of the Smithsonian and J C Chanuie of the Western Society of Engineers discussed aerostatics and aerial tournaments with a joint committee on the 1903 St Louis World's Fair. New York and Boston civic groups submitted a proposed model city plan to fair officials. Professors Ives and Rogers joined the discussions with President Francis and director Skiff.
A fragmented note discusses possible military intervention and the relations between England and the United States regarding South Africa. It mentions prospects of continental involvement and the absence of any illusion about the intervention's feasibility, reflecting cautious diplomacy.
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