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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1902

Page

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Gathering at Cleveland for State Convention Platform Agreed

Delegates fill Cleveland as Republican leaders converge for the state convention. The platform reaches final wording after a lengthy night conference. Observers note intra party maneuvers around Hanna Cox Roosevelt and roster control, with chatter about future national conventions and potential Roosevelts.

Cleveland Central Commotiee Hanna Thera Roosevelt Haena George B Cox Cincinnati

Refuting Past Evidence At Philippine Committee Today

Washington May 17 Captain McDonald continued his examination before the Philippine committee and presented official statements refuting Corporal O'Brien testimony. Senator Dietrich argued O'Brien's statement would have leaked if minority publicized it, Rawlins protested protecting witnesses or protest, and the record struck all reference to the incident. NFURO Preacher Shot in Austin. The Rev C L Pitts, a minister, was shot after urging whites to stop smoking during service. he telephoned for police as intruders fired, wounding him in the abdomen. no arrests yet.

Ati Philippines Todey Washington McDonald O'Brien Rawline Dietrich Rawlins War Strickes Vickers Austin Yex C. L. Pitts Pitts

Fatal attack by a servant in Philadelphia home

In Philadelphia May 17 a Black man William Barman Lang, a charged servant, fatally struck his employer and two daughters after stealing money and fearing consequences. A month earlier he fatally struck a woman he served, Eile Jarden, and left a two daughters aged twelve and seven.

Philadelphia William Barman Lang Lane Eile Jarden Lao

RUM FORK NEW GOLD FIELDS THUNDER MOUNTAIN RUSH

Thousands of prospectors brave deep snow near Thunder Mountain as they push toward the Eldorado promised by new gold fields. Five thousand men trek through winter conditions near Salt Lake City with reports of Salmon City couriers and snowbound camps, all seeking riches in a potential rival to Cripple Creek and Klondike.

Phousands Roxoh Salt Lake City Utaa Ldsho Cripple Creek Klondike Salmon City Thunder Mountain

Tragic poisoning case in Decatur child era leads to death

In Decatur Illinois on May 27 a six year old boy, George Masaay, gave his crying six year old sister a tablet to stop the crying. The tablet contained strychnine and arsenic and the child died fifteen minutes later. It had been left by a physician for the mother. The boy did not know the poison's nature.

Bains Promielng Fastare Beloit Kan Johe Omerman Logan Township Wildle Gogrgs Magnus Wile Sieter Decatur George Masaay

Rev Plass Accepts Washburn Presidency Topeka

Rev Norman Plass of Williamstown Mass will become president of Washburn College Topeka and move fall to assume duties. Born Clavarick N Y May 4 1869 he studied at Williams Yale Divinity and preached in Schodinck N Y Detroit and Rhode Island. He raised funds for Washburn and earned the offer. His wife Mississie Wheeler from Williamstone was present. May 27.

wWeseDere Celece Williamstown Mass Norman Plass Washburn College Topeka Clavarick N. Y Williams College Yale Divinity Dutch Reformed Church Schodinck Thomson Congregations Church Detroit Rhode Island Mississie Wheeler Williamstone

Volcanic display in Martinique alarms Fort de France

Reports from Fort de France Martinique describe Mount Pelée active with dark smoke and bright flashes. Residents gathered in public squares as ash and stones threaten night panic though no direct danger to the city is noted. No immediate threat, but authorities fear potential panic if the cloud reaches the area.

Fort de France Martinique Mont Peles Pavic Mont Poles Brody Bivee

Rainy Parade Delights Royal Visitors at Academy

Conat De Rochambeau and party arrived in heavy rain and inspected cadet units at the academy, taking a parade-ground walk and review before leaving. Adrea Denver reports a separate incident in Victoria where Cass Daveron shot his wife and then killed himself. his wife had been a performer recently bowing in the circus. In Washington the president signed the Indian appropriation bill along with the omnibus claims bill, with other brief telegraphic items noting bank dividends, military promotions, and notable local incidents.

Pampmeen Fisns Weat Point Conat de Rochambeau Aera Autira Denver Colo Victoria Hotel Cass Daveron Daveron

Protest by Farmers Oppose Electric Railway Along Roads

A farmer letter to the Leavenworth Times from Linwood dated May 22 1972 argues against laying electric lines along public highways citing dangers to families and horses. Farmers in the county fear unsafe travel speed and demand fair compensation for right of way while protesting county approval of promoters.

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Wichita Crowded Politicians Gather for Kansas Convention

Wichita crowds swell for the Kansas Republican state convention with delegates from Atchison Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties. Mulvane press reports Greer to win chair while Burton pushes resolutions for reciprocity and protection.

Wichita Kan Kansas Missouri Pacific Atchison, Leavenworth Brno Cabs Cuba United States Burton

Senatorial Elections Debate Splits Committee on Election Method

In Washington on May 17 the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee reported that a majority opposes a house resolution for direct senatorial elections, favors a uniform nationwide method via the Depoe amendment, and yet most of the committee declined to report the resolution. Wellington of Maryland moved to discharge the committee, but the motion was postponed. Meanwhile other items include a St Louis bribery case against Frad W. Ziegenbein, a Missouri packing firm ouster fight, a ten year prison sentence for Herbert I Matteson, and Pueblo flood damage totaling about 300000 with rail disruption.

House Washington Senate Burrows Congress Barrows Wellington Maryland Halfesaane St. Louis Mrrast Frad

Markets by Wirkk Chicago Grain and July futures

Market notes show mixed grain quotations with July and September futures for wheat and corn listed with various price figures. A church concert is announced for Trinity Episcopal Church next Sunday afternoon. High water at the river has affected dam power recently.

Trinity Episcopal Church Tivat

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