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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal compiles a chaotic, OCR derived collage of political and social snippets. It references Seemann Law, statehood debates for Oklahoma, Bryan and Emerson rhetoric, and local figures with an assortment of names and alleged positions.
The column surveys Democratic tactics in New York and Vermont, noting Bryan's rejection and party divisions. It reports on Kansas journalists Towns death, Cuban reciprocity debates, Mayor Low’s outreach to reporters, and Lawrence library funding questions amid Carnegie offers.
Delegation of mill owners urged Governor for troops after a disorder that halted work as mayor and police clashed with rioters. Chief of Police Craul suspended. Mayor Hinchcliffe assumed police duties. Troops placed on guard, mills briefly closed, several officers hurt in clashes.
The Senate debated amendments to the army appropriation bill and then asked for a conference with the House, discarding an offensive message causing the dispute. Several bills passed include treasury accounts for Morgan’s and Texas Railroad and Steamship, a Missouri River bridge near the Naw river, and Wind Cave National Park lands in South Dakota. The Philippine government debate continued with a speech by Mr. Couper of Wiseundh defending the policy. Virginia’s Jane, a ranking member, yielded the floor after outlining Democratic views. Night sessions were scheduled through Wednesday with no further speakers announced.
A fatal shooting occurred in Kansas City near Sixth and Walt streets during a dice game disputes. Police allege suspect George Stanford alias Sleepy fled after a confrontation that night, with motive tied to an earlier theft and a factory dispute involving local figures.
An afternoon session of the Missouri prohibitionists featured a committee of resolutions and a grant of time for speechmaking. W. S. Crouch was elected chairman with C. E. Betts secretary and Rev. C. H. Wimberly assistant secretary, signaling a permanent organization. Welcoming addresses followed from Mayor Armstrong, the Ministers' Alliance, Miss Eva Jones of the WCTU, and H. P. Faris for the local temperance party. Rev. Ray Palmer of Chillicothe spoke at length, drawing strong enthusiasm. Volney B. Cushing spoke to a large audience last night.
A city youth nearly starved but recovered after medical care and a few doses of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The piece warns that many fear eating proper food, risking malnutrition as stomachs weaken and flesh and nerves deteriorate. The tonic is promoted as a cure for indigestion headaches flatulence constipation and biliousness and as a strengthener.
A section of a pike well on the Soh Care pit Wetin Astenstn railroad sentence collapsed as the bridge over Hrewl river gave way yesterday. An engineer named Albert felt the tremor and warned others. the rear cage was saved while several passengers escaped a deadly plunge. The incident follows a derailment near the river with multiple injuries and a narrow brush with disaster.
Report from Montpelier on June 3 describes chaotic scenes as delegates from the Vermont Republican Convention nominated Gen. J. C. McGullough of Teanington for governor on the Republican ticket. Some factions protested, then supported a separate independent bid, while others remained uncertain about the outcome amid turmoil and public reactions.
Ohio advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh by taking internally and promises payment of 100 dollars if not cured. Note on notary public validity dated December 1888. Also mentions patent medicines and a vacation train schedule with locations in Lawrence and Philadelphia.
The president hosted senators favoring Cuban reciprocity to secure a substantial duty reduction on Cuban exports, seeking to fulfill pledges to Cuba and aid its new government. Attendees included Senators Allison Aldrich Hale Spooner Ledge and Platt, with Secretary Root present.
Public figures discuss American policy in the Philippines, economic ventures, and railroad disputes. Mentions include Aguinaldo era cabinet figures, a desire to expand naval and military facilities, and funding for Philippine governance. Local railroad disputes involve Markey and leases related to the Louisiana and Missouri River line. Burdock Blood Bitters is cited as a remedy for stomach and bowel issues.
A countywide crime surge traces to tramp incursion. Charles Parks of Wray NY, a paper maker, is killed aboard a moving train near Livingston. Robbers flee with cash as two masked men hold up two passengers. arrests follow near New Buffalo.
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