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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1902
Page
2
A garbled 1993 Lawrence Kansas publication fragment reports weekly delivery options and pricing for The Journal. It references subscription details, weather notes, political commentary, and local commentary on public figures, including remarks on McKinley and Bryan era figures, with editorial discussions mixed in.
In Kansas City and Topeka reports a varied mix of war talk, political bets, and editorials. General Funston avoids questions from reporters while discussions on Bailey versus Grimes and governor bets unfold. Pieces criticize patriotism, Germans, media support for papers, and Newspaper funding ideas.
An old advertisement describes an “ Honest tired feeling” caused by toil and cured by natural rest. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood, restores vitality, and revives appetite, with the tonic effect spreading to stomach, kidneys, and liver, promising thousands’ experiences and urging purchase by druggists.
A dynamite explosion near Oskar, eight miles north of Houghton, yesterday killed Gustave Jenkala and Erick Kallisnen and injured another. The fire started in the Houllard house as the family were at church, and two dynamite boxes exploded during the heat. The neighbors died from flying timbers while fighting the blaze.
Dr. Wiley, chemist for the Agricultural Department, testifies before the House Commerce Committee that the Hepburn bill is a broad honest measure to protect food purity. He cites samples of adulterated goods and argues that consumers and farmers suffer from deceptive foods while other proposals are subterfuges to defeat the legislation.
New York March 24 Commissioner of Immigration Fitchie returning from Washington said his visit failed to sway the president. He and Assistant Commissioner McSweeney would leave their posts, with Fitchie accusing friction between Washington and New York rather than the other way around. He urged the president to send trusted personal picks to inspect immigration methods, a proposal Roosevelt rejected. Fitchie offered no details on successor or timing.
An OCR fragment shows a $500 offer and imitations, with stray text including BERYITA MEDICAL, a Chicago address, and scattered names such as Jackson Street and Lawrence, Kansas, suggesting an incomplete classified-style notice.
Dispatches from London report Schalk-Burger and allies moving toward potential talks with Steyn and DeWet in Pretoria, raising cautious hopes for peace. British officials and newspapers note the movement may signal a shift, while Delarey could refuse negotiations. Also features a flood of local items including crimes, accidents, and weather notes.
Washington reports the pension bureau head H Clay Evans may be replaced by the administration amid G A R pressure and a possible higher post. Roosevelt expressed approval of Evans despite retirement hints. Separately, Kentucky contested election case mags vs Rhea moves forward after committee report. Missouri society plans fundraising for farmers, and a murder verdict in Aurora finds John Vins guilty of first degree murder.
Washington notes a busy week in Congress with the oleomargarine bill slated for debate after morning hour. The Chinese exclusion bill may take priority if Proctor gives way, Bailey opposing. Indian appropriation and Cuban reciprocity loom, while Moss Rhea contest and army bill debate shape the agenda amid Philippines policy critique.
Baltimore March 14 As a result of the meeting of the joint commission of the Methodist Episcopal Church South the general conference of the northern church will be urged to adopt a federation plan. It would consolidate mission work publish Houses at Shanghai China union paper in Mexico and a common hymn book and order of worship. The northern commission acknowledges the southern church already adopted federation. A hymn book revision must restart with southern input.
Elizabeth N C March 24 James Witcox found guilty of the first degree murder of Nellie Cropsey. Jury of 30 hours deliberation after Cropsey vanished last November and body later recovered. Defense lawyer Aydlett plans an appeal.
Manus Redmond and Devlin addressed about 10 000 in Chicago urging support for Ireland and Boers rights. They urged action in parliament to pressure Britain and pledged members to the Irish League while calling for Home Rule and self governance.
A string of violent incidents and accidents reported from Missouri to Kansas and Texas include a Sedalia fatal shooting during a domestic dispute, a double bridge schoolhouse murder in Carbondale, a family attack in Arkansas City, a murder attempt linked to a spelling match, a teen ambush near El Paso, and a train tragedy near Yeleeta. Additional notes mention Russian families moving to sugar beet land in Herington and settlers drawn to new irrigation areas.
Reported disturbance at the Missouri University incident results show disciplinary actions. Several students face reprimands and possible expulsion while hospitalizations and injuries are noted. Local authorities investigate liquor and weapon issues as administrators address campus safety and student behavior.
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