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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
2
Lawrence Kans Journal notes Kansas Republicans hopefuls and figures. Jerry Simpson jokes about Congress, Dave Fossion questioned for grandstand actions, Henry Allan and Ed Hoch clash over state printer role, and early Second District conventions planned for March amid party unity concerns.
Fragmentary Kansas Day Club notes, Topeka vs Wichita for the state convention, Metcalf vindication, and debates over using the Kansas state house for banquets. Mentions Topeka capital status, Topeka hospitality, and civic dental care ads amid editorials and society items.
The Senate discussed a censorship of press dispatches with a favorable report aiding the effort to prevent harm from machine tools and fake products. The measure seeks penalties for interference with regulators and publication, including death in extreme cases, and names figures from New York and Iowa as proponents and critics.
Historic grain tariff actions show shippers cutting rates on continental traffic. Testimony notes Kansas City to Chicago published rate 12 cents per 100 pounds, with actual moves mostly at six to seven cents. The scene highlights competitive pressures and reduced pricing among major routes.
In Pittsburg on the Monongahela branch two runaway cars plowed into Wilmerding from McKeesport killing three people and fatally injuring two others with a large crowd at the depot. A second runaway car then struck a carriage carrying James Broad and Lizzie Minna on their way to be married. the driver Alexander Sanders was badly hurt, the couple survived and were later married. Debris and wreckage filled the depot area amid a storm of flying wires and smashed platforms.
Storms and sleet cripple Little Rock and surrounding towns. Winds topple trees and telegraph poles. Western Union lines down. Little Rock largely shut down with mass damage. Bankers and merchants assess losses as streets remain blocked by fallen trees and wires.
A fragmented report traces anti oleomargarine efforts led by New York interests and state lawmakers. It notes proposed prohibitions aimed at butter substitutes and discusses early steel industry disclosures and a prison escape plot foiled by guards. The piece cites national figures and the United States Steel Corporation’s ten month operations overview.
The Post-Dispatch reports Mark Murphy of the White Hats says five cities including St. Louis will host vaudeville theaters with a $100,000 capital funded by 100 subscribers at $1,000 each. New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Pittsburgh join St. Louis in the plan to build and operate new venues.
A failed robbery last night led to both robbers and a resident dying after officers concealed themselves inside the house. The aged widow Mary Priest lived in the residence, and the assailants were killed during the confrontation as plans were preemptively thwarted.
London reports a Dutch note to Britain proposing a commission to South Africa to explain the Boer position and urge peace. Britain awaits Lord Kitchener’s views while Dutch Premier Kuyper appears pessimistic of any settlement. officials note no authorization from Europe or South Africa accompanies the offer.
Census data for Missouri 1890 shows 15 755 establishments up 34 percent with capital and wages rising. Total wages about 860 719 068 up 2 percent, materials costs up 7 percent. Includes custom work and repair. notes on pensions and hearings also appear in brief. Also mentions Santa Fe museum plan and Canton memorial for McKinley. Nebraska City barn fire destroys horses and sleighs.
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