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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1902
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal and surrounding Kansas papers report on Governor Bailey’s pending election outcome, irrigation debates for western lands, and the Solomon prohibitory repeal aftermath. Mentioned are Bowarsock property deals for a government building, Topeka crowd returns for Atchison picnic, and local figures like J. J. Huthis, Judge Wellhouse, and Curtis/Sunsley factions shaping state affairs.
The piece recalls the Spectator's travels in Scotland and England. It describes visiting Edinburgh, London, and a Thames village, noting postal and telephonic limits, old coaching traditions, and the quiet pace of rural life amid bustling cities. It contrasts English dining customs, restaurants, and Sunday postal closures.
June 11 reports show members of a Memphis club urging Richard Alnex to address their city. Olney declines to visit Memphis as he is not a presidential candidate.
Fragmented excerpts discuss Sunday habits, literary critiques, and philosophy as well as notes on religion and simplicity. The piece references Locke, Wagner, Spinoza, and The Literary Digest, alongside oblique remarks on city life, newspapers, and a shift toward a tranquil village ideal. It includes items on Hoffmann, public notices, and assorted quotes.
A chaotic street of church notices lists numerous congregations and service times. Rev C M Thomas directs the Christian church at Maine and Elm, while others like Unitarian, Presbyterian, and First Methodist detail morning sermons and evening services. The piece also mentions Sunday schools, YPSCE events, prayer meetings, and a variety of pastors including Rev AB Shrader and F. M. Bennett among many, painting a busy city religious landscape.
The debate in the House and Senate centers on the Croal Bill sent to conference. Speakers from Virginia, Michigan, California and Tennessee argued over amendments and the schedule for civil appropriations. The conference aims to settle differences with a quick adjournment in view of urgent fiscal needs.
A New Jersey meat firm rivals United States Steel in size and plans a billion dollar consolidation to form a giant combining entity. The venture involves Ko. Ranmend, Swift & Company, Morris & Co, and others, with West Coast and Mexican branches mentioned as part of a widespread merger effort. The consolidation, reported by Chronivte from Chicago on June 2, aims to reshape the meat packing industry amid political tension and evolving corporate alliances.
Firemen's tournament at the Bonthweeterce Firemen's association closes with ladder and hose races. Vernon park judges award top money. champions from Carterville Missouri and Fort Smith Arkansas receive prizes. Band contest winners Butler Missouri and Carterville Missouri place next. Weir City and Kam also noted. Dr. Thomas Balestela Oil advertisement ends the page.
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