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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
2
The Topeka and Kansas City papers report on political squabbles within the party, including Baker remarks, Adams and Allen exchanges, and editorial sparring over protectionism. Oblique notes on Oklahoma sermons, Teapot Dome style debates, and rail issues accompany a broad sweep of local and national tensions.
Manila reports 26 cholera cases and 21 deaths with no white casualties. Authorities halt rail and sea travel for five days to curb mass exodus while experts investigate Malolos cages and Aparri cases. Military reinforcements, naval transports, and court martial proceedings occupy the scene as measures tighten.
Washington reports the Treasury secretary sent a Senate the commission’s leprosy study findings. It lists states with cases including California, Florida, Missouri, New York, and Wisconsin, noting most patients were male and that many infections abroad may enter the country. The report urges public health measures and discusses care facilities and funding across several states.
An Indiana town faces uproar after a school principal kissed a female pupil. The report includes scattered items about transportation delays, church appointments, a fatal mule attack in Arkansas, a shooting in Virginia, a freight train wreck near Ogden Utah, and advertising copy on Doss's Ointment.
Washington March 35 Consideration began on a pleomargarine tax bill placing ten cents a pound on imitation margarine and reducing the existing tax to a quarter of a cent. Senator Proctor led the opening remarks, asserting the measure protects a legitimate product from fraud. Debates covered other parliamentary items and a Kentucky district election case drew attention amid broader war and race discussions.
In Cumberland Lob Territory a holiness preacher caused a riot during services when he derided other Christian beliefs. Elder Vanwinkle exchanged words with William VanWinkle. Calvin VanWinkle attempted to intervene and was fatally shot amid the quarrel. Lamar and others observed the confrontation as shots rang out.
Readers are warned that parties sending the journal to mills must not collect money through carriers or agents. The agents have no authority to collect payments.
The article discusses state actions against underreading milk tests at creameries, citing the Delavan case and St Paul Globe critique. It notes unfair competition when tests are falsified, and stresses proper testing for fair farmer returns. It also covers Erien Jennet Goquet cows as superior dairy cattle, market calves, and the law of heredity in milk production. Professor Leroy Anderson's dairy instruction work and state funding are highlighted, with wary notes on station work culture.
A Colorado district court declares railroad employer agreements with the Pullman Company illegal. Minnesota seeks federal jurisdiction over a Northern Securities merger matter. Washington state prepares actions to regulate rail holdings. Admiral Endicott seeks funds for a Philippine dry dock. A memorial to the President urges measures to boost export markets. Military retirements shuffle promotions in Washington. Lowell textile workers brace for a broad strike.
The report covers Dr. Robert B. Gray case with a jury expected, river baptism in Ottawa Kansas, a railroad injunction against Fort Smith and Western, a teamster killed by nitro glycerine explosion near a city magazine, and political maneuvers by Senator Kwight against Speaker Henderson. It also notes February internal revenue receipts totaling 18 717 669 and March April travel information with city ticket office details.
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