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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
2
Lawrence in 1903 political chatter as Mark Haga and Nelson scrutinized for presidency fit. Census reform talk and resignation rumors swirl around Commissioner Evans amid drought and harvest concerns. Local races, registration drives, and city council candidates focus on municipal improvements.
The Hutchinson News criticizes editorial support while Kansas outlets dispute tax spending in Douglas County. A representative explains a $5 witness fee to a Journal Company member and questions about the remaining $49,000. The exchange highlights county financial management and calls for accountability amid partisan rhetoric.
A garbled, lengthy slice mentions military terms, names, and places with scattered phrases about weather reports, officers, vessels, and actions. It references samars, Maj. Willey, Capt. Piet, and various dated military or naval items and outcomes, with no clear single event or conclusion. The text devolves into ads and medical claims for catarrh cures from Ely Brothers and Hall's products with unrelated details.
Washington March 29 The assault bill to protect the president was discussed all session with Senators Spooner and others arguing for the government’s right to shield its officers. Amendments were adopted and progress described as fair though the measure remained constrained by debate and procedural notes.
Washington March 20 Senator Alatrich led opposition to ratification of the French reciprocity treaty arguing it would grant only limited rights and harm the United States in negotiating broader commerce terms. The Senate committee discussed the treaty's impact amid disputes over presidential prerogatives and timing of tariff reforms with Philippines measures and gold standard proposals touching Washington and Baltimore connections.
Fragmented OCR notes recount Missouri and Nebraska political scenes with references to state committees, fusion talks, and arbitration. Mentions Lincoln Nebraska March 20 and a city residence parade, with sparse details and unclear names.
After the American occupation of Cuba, 3600 new schools opened and reforms reshaped education. The Pan American exposition awarded Cuba five gold and four silver medals for its efforts. Also touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion and nervous issues, and claims Dean's Otment as a safe cure.
The agricultural department examined foal adaite and endorsed extending Tephaya bith Hite Enlarge Wellewastane Park in Washington state. March interior draft to enlarge Yeo Innstone Park to guard game at night. In Alturas California, Harrington dismissed Lookout lynching indictments. defendants released from custody.
A Democratic House caucus in New York argues Congress should repress sympathy for the Boer Republics as President Grover Cleveland weighs American stance. The discussion centers on foreign policy and public sentiment amid tensions in South Africa and the British war effort.
Fragmented OCR news item covers rail lines and proposed routes spanning multiple counties, mentioning Nea Ty Thom a Phe groves, New Vo, Theernity, and various towns. Includes death of a suspect and trial context, with scattered illegible phrases and a focus on railway construction and regional geography.
One way only, during March and April, Santa Fe offers reduced fares to Utah, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Inquiries should be sent to the Santa Fe depot or dress agent for specifics and routing.
Washington reports indicate Interior Secretary faces retirement plans as President contemplates successor. Several officials expect a smooth transition while focusing on energy policy, cabinet stability, and managing the Leather estate transition.
A fire at a reform school in Lexington Kentucky prompted a response from the fire department after a sheltering unit reported a blaze. The alarm noted the location was six miles from the city and involved youths in confinement. no serious injuries were reported and the fire was quickly controlled.
A highly garbled OCR passage presents scattered terms including names like Vie, Woven, Dr Thomas Hertel, and Monarch, with fragments hinting at discussions of women, blood, and health, but no coherent event, date, or clear subjects emerge.
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