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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1902
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal from January 19, 1942 chronicles a string of opinions and remarks on national and local politics. It references figures like Curtis and Crom, discusses party loyalties, and includes satirical asides about elections and public sentiment, all framed in a brisk midwestern newspaper voice.
A column mixed with campaign notes and local notices covers Perry Balmont’s failed NY congressional bid, Kansas events inviting General Funston to a banquet, and Governor Stanley’s political maneuvers. It also analyzes seed distribution politics, debates over Nicaragua canal votes, and a critique of government free seed programs contrasted with seed dealers. The piece closes with dental ads and promotional notes from N W Ayers & Son.
Washington reports the Nicaraguan Canal bill passed the House by a near unanimous vote with only Fletcher of Minnesota and Lunsiter of Virginia voting no. The measure authorizes the president to secure territory in Costa Rica and Nicaragua for a canal and to fund construction and defenses, with a total appropriation around 180 million dollars and a 1.01 billion cap in funding.
A Montana raised sheep, now on a Douglas county ranch, guided cattle to shelter during a fierce storm that swept Montana and Wyoming. The animal, praised by National Live Stock Association members, anticipated weather warnings and steered flocks, reportedly saving many head of cattle and earning high praise from stockmen.
The Vatican and allied scholars form a commission to define limits of freedom for Catholic exegesis in public questions. Leading members include Cardinal Paracchi and Prefect Vives, with Prof. Garri gan from the University of Washington. the group aims to distinguish allowable from inappropriate conscience in doctrinal matters.
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Washington Jan 10 Official announcement reported the board of trustees for the Carnegie Institution, created under Andrew Carnegie’s $10,000,000 gift. The board, elected by incorporators, includes Grover Cleveland, John S. Billings, and others. they will organize and elect officers January 20 and pursue aims to advance universities, promote original research, and support higher education through fellowships, salaries, and institutional collaboration.
The annual financial report to the governor covers the year ending December 31, 1901. Total receipts were 5,127,414 and disbursements 4,963,215. The state debt on January 1, 1902 was 9, with principal reduction of 600,000, lowering annual interest by 21,000. Also notes other items: Monte Carlo aero competition, Indian affairs bill, farmers alliance meeting in Topeka, burglary at Greensburg post office, and various medical advertisements.
In San Francisco on January 9 an official inquiry began into the collision between the steamer Walla Walla and the French bark Max off Cape Mendocino. Capt Bernoist of the Max testified that his mate Ignace was on watch and that fog was not present. The Max’s lights and Cape Mendocino lights were visible before the collision. The Max’s crew rushed to seal compartments as the vessel flooded. Bernoist protested the Walla Walla’s responsibility and asserted his right to damages.
The Cooper bill providing a plan for self-government in the Philippines after January 1, 1904, was reviewed by the House committee on insular affairs. Mr Cooper outlined that the system follows the Philippine commission recommendations and would grant status to Filipinos now while delaying full governance until 1904. A sub-committee was named to study the measure, with Cooper Moody Crumpacker Hamilton Innes and Wenory on it.
The Rickeyite Non-Explosive Powder Company's mill near Clearfield Pennsylvania burned yesterday. Two men were burned to death, a third will die, and two others were badly burned. An explosion is suspected to have preceded the fire.
Washington report on 1901 work of the Office of Public Road Inquiries notes broad state visits, local road studies, and aid to legislatures, farmers, and schools. Plans expand to educated, cooperative road projects in North Carolina Tennessee Georgia South Carolina and Virginia with the National Good Bodies Association and Southern Railway. Director Dodge seeks $75,000 more appropriation.
Washington January 10 senators recognized leaders fear public election of senators. Resolutions from six states Colorado Michigan Montana Oregon Idaho Nevada call for constitutional amendment to a federal convention. Leading senators pledge to oppose further agitation, warning of business harm as over 30 legislatures have endorsed popular election efforts.
In Des Moines on January 16 Gov. Lee H. Shaw received a public reception from the Grant club at the Savery house, followed by a banquet for 400 guests. Gos-elect G B Cummings presided, praising Shaw’s predecessor while the new secretary spoke of the duties ahead and the limited scope of action in the cabinet.
The proposed act would merge various agencies into a unified department of commerce to promote trade and industry, relieve other departments, and centralize information on commerce. The measure would establish bureaus of manufactures and mines and place oversight under the new department.
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