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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1902
Page
2
Lawrence residents read a sprawling 1910 era editorial mix listing Kansas politics, candidates and party clashes. It highlights Bowersock’s renomination prospects, judiciary turnover, Topeka crime fixes, and local opinions on national figures while noting editorials from Wichita and Kansas City.
Washington March 10 The House committee on banking and currency will introduce a Republican framed measure to shift gold reserve duties to banks and create international banking under national law. The bill establishes a three member board for currency under a 12 year term, limits notes to 10 dollar minimum, and ties bank note guarantees to government deposits to back redemption.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a constitutional remedy for catarrh. It claims the medicine purifies the blood and relieves discharges from nose throat stomach bowels bladder and generative organs. The copy features patient testimonials and warns against cheap imitations.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Peffer wife of ex Senator W A Peffer of Kansas died in Washington after several weeks of illness She was 70 years old Survived by husband and five children Ex Senator Peffer and family were at the bedside in the final hours Burial plans await transportation to Kansas for interment.
Washington March 10 The senate agenda centers on a ship subsidy bill and a presidential assault bill to punish attacks on the president. Senator West may speak if health allows. Senator Mallory will also discuss the subsidy measure. No firm speeches planned on the assault bill. House to tackle rural free delivery classifications and post office, river and harbor, with rural free delivery likely to fail.
Cincinnati March 10 The lockout of brewery workers in Cincinnati Covington and Newport that has lasted a month is poised to end today The dispute centers on workers demand to return without recognizing the engineers contract and for all parties to accept AFL decision Brewers counter with return only if engineers contract is recognized Over 2 000 workers initially out many have returned leaving about 1 900 affected The conference committee has full power to close with the brewers at today’s talks Hall’s Catarrh Cure ad follows.
Fire at a Beaver Falls area hotel forces guests to flee into the Seventh Avenue street in panic. The blaze is contained and guests return inside, while investigators pursue a murder mystery in Ardmore and Elk with a suspect throat-slash case. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup touted for cough to consumption.
The ad lists fibrous metallic filings and depisible emergent fillings with prices, plus perfect gold fillings, artificial teeth and tooth extractions with costs. It notes hours from 6 am to 5 30 pm and lists Dr Wheeler on Bay Massachusetts Street, Lawrence Kansas.
Washington March 10 Sunday reports show debate over Cuban reciprocity remains unsettled as Ways and Means plans, led by Representative Long, face opposition from Republicans who claim a solid bloc may determine the next conference. Key figures hold quiet talks while no formal votes are recorded.
Governor Stanley and the Kansas commission told the Mercantile Club they plan a display at the World’s Fair with at least 5000 dollars of state support. He quoted rivalries with Texas and Arkansas and said appropriations would be doubled next session if Kansans approve. Kansas has authorized 75000 for the fair amid Arkansas announcing a 200000 build.
A collision near Bisbee Arizona on the El Paso and Southwestern wrecked two cars and burned the general superintendent's special. J Eberhardt a passenger suffered a fractured skull while several trainmen were injured. No. 3 backing into Don Luis junction met No. 6 en route to Bisbee from Douglas at Lowell.
A Northern Pacific freight tie up disrupts service from Helena to Hope Idaho as workers strike after a crew was discharged for refusing to run around another crew. Superintendent says the blockage is indefinite with only mail trains moving.
Prince Henry attended a concert at the Waldorf Astoria arranged by the Arion Society of Brooklyn then dined with Mr and Mrs Carnedinx Vander bit. He joined a University Club reception, met social leaders, and prepared for two more days in New York before leaving by special Pennsylvania train to Philadelphia.
The American Legation in Constantinople submitted a second note to the Porte regarding the capture of Miss Elen M. Stone. It asserts the brigands must be within Turkish frontier and calls for their capture, denies that frontier vigilance was to be eased, and notes troop movements were not restricted. The first note had demanded punishment of the guilty. The Porte denied responsibility in its reply.
Walter Welleman reports from Washington that speculation swirls over a Republican challenger to Roosevelt with Hanna seen by some as the man to defeat him. Internal party chatter and cloked room gossip suggest resistance to renominating Roosevelt despite no open challenge.
Daved Engeleke leaped from a three story Erie Street boarding house after flames trapped him. He suffered internal injuries, a fractured wrist, and severe burns. Twelve residents escaped. Mrs. Devite and lodger Carl Cosper were also burned.
Brig. Gen. Frederick Funston was guest of honor at a Lotus Club dinner in New York on March 10. Speakers praised his Philippine War service while discussing the broader U.S. involvement, with remarks honoring his role and urging continued support for policy in the islands.
A 1901 letter from J Kimball praises Ely Brothers Cream Balm as a family remedy for colds and sore throat. The note claims nine years of use and includes a trial offer of ten cents, with purchases via druggists or mail from 56 Warren St, New York. A second testimonial from Beatrice Off of Havre, Kentucky, cites rapid relief.
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