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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1902
Page
2
A Lawrence Chronicle exposes Kansas Democratic convention strife over the prohibition plank and delegates. Mount Palos style eruptions, factional clashes, and threats against Enright and supporters mark tense scenes as Haright and rival factions maneuver for control amid rumors of delegation favors and political fallout in Wichita.
Local editorials weigh the merits and risks of placing J C Watts on the Republican ticket in upcoming primaries. The column critiques party alignment, cautions against cross-leaning factions, and questions support from Wichita delegates while reflecting on Democratic candidates and broader political strategy.
New Orleans May 23. The steamer Speed lying at the Lafayette street wharf burned to the water edge after taking fire from alcohol in the hold. Fire alarm spread as the vessel and cargo were lost, rate estimated at 75000 dollars. A diver will search the river for a stalled fire apparatus. Speed valued at 16000 dollars and cargo at 25000 dollars. The ship was bound for St Louis when the blaze started.
London reports a British ultimatum over South Africa as Boer delegates at Pretoria discuss terms. Dispatches say Verengingen hosts talks while British forces prepare for immediate action. In the U S, a Republican convention in Douglas and Crawford counties sets dates for June 7 to nominate county officers with representation by ward and precinct.
A. Bradley of Wlesvael Farm, after suspecting Taylor Grisham of wronging him, pursued with a Winchester and fired near a thicket, wounding Grisham. The scene occurred 15 miles from Nola, Missouri at Yancy Mills, with reports of a quarrel and pursuit ending in a shooting. Local authorities prepared for proceedings as the case developed.
Washington May 2 A noted contribution to the Philippine question came in a Massachusetts senator’s speech denouncing government policy in the Philippines as wicked. He urged withdrawal and self rule, sharply arraigning Gen Funston for Aguinaldo’s capture, and hinted Funston’s confirmation might have differed with fuller facts. Spontaneous applause interrupted the Senate. A Maine bill seeks Maine’s removal from Havana harbor with $1,000,000 for bodies recovery. Alaska delegates discussed. The immigration bill dominated House debate with education proof requirements for entrants.
Disjointed accounts describe Father G Taylor Grit resigning the Good Shepherd rectorship over doctrinal conflicts at Omaha Neb. A separate note details a Portland Ore strike where building trades workers are pressured to stay off. Anticipated spread could involve 6,000 men across the region as the lockout widens.
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