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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1902
Page
2
Lawrence editorials discuss Boer war duty and political ethics. Voters prepare for republican primaries with talk of democrats voting with republicans and party strategy shaping school board and city council contests.
The report blends weather notes with political chatter on Kansas figures and national issues. It cites editorials on direct Senate elections, Kansas voter sentiment, and maritime defense, alongside stray local anecdotes about trains, thefts, and rail incidents.
Calbayog dispatch dated January 16 cites Maj. Rosales saying Lukban aimed to set up an absolute monarchy in Samar if he defeated Americans, with himself emperor and officers as princes, rejecting a republican system. He claimed Filipinos in Samar desired such government, noting American aid would delay a government for the present.
The Senate approved the skip subsidy measure by a 42 to 1 vote amid long debate. Amendments were adopted or rejected, including limits on annual expenditure and restrictions on Chinese crew members. Several senators from Iowa Wisconsin Vermont Alabama and Ohio weighed in with amendments and critiques while other related resolutions and river tariff discussions moved forward.
The article notes that 3,600 new schools have been opened since the American occupation of Cube and many reforms followed. An exhibit at the Pan American Exposition earned five gold and four silver medals, highlighting this progress and fostering pride.
A discussion on gluttony defines it as eating beyond need and stomach capacity. It cites Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as curing stomach and digestion problems with testimonials from Mrs. C. J. Brooks of Poland Maine and others praising relief after four bottles.
A fierce blaze at the St Catherine flats on Fortieth street and Grand boulevard forced 24 families to flee in night attire as frigid wind chilled residents. Policeman William Scanlon fell from a third story window breaking his leg while tenant George Patton helped three women escape by improvised rope slide before suffering a broken back.
March 18. W F Reliford attempted to murder his wife three children and his mother in law by throwing dynamite into a stove at 2115 Jarboe street. The wife may lose sight, one of Reliford's eyes was damaged, and a child injured. He made the attack after futile pleas to reunite following wife leaving him last month due to dissolute habits and lack of support.
St Paul reports a great blizzard across the Dakotas and Manitoba has weakened. Railroads rush to clear tracks with rotary plows as Great Northern and Northern Pacific work to reopen lines toward Minot and Chie's Ferry. Death toll appears small but uncertain with missing reports and heavy stock losses in Dickinson and Minot areas.
Mary E. Miles 41 of Linge pled guilty to allowing gambling at her home in Macon Missouri. To avoid a 65 dollar fine she chose 22 days in jail. Her sister Della Henry swore the information accusing Miles’ sons of gambling at the residence. Several young men were arrested and jailed for 16 days each.
Washington March 15 Senate Hoar from the committee reported the bill limiting the meaning of conspiracy. It provides that combinations in restraint of trade or commerce may be deemed criminal and punishable for the crime of conspiracy with specified penalties. The amendment, agreed to by a party in a committee meeting, aims to leave the present law substantially intact. Maj. Gen. David Stanley buried with military honors near Washington in a Soldiers' Home cemetery. ceremonies included Army representatives and a caisson funeral.
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