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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1901
Page
2
A long clipped wire of Kansas and national items notes a Kansas City editor speaking of Roosevelts civil service move and Oklahoma governor speculation, with comments on Schley court findings and congressional candidates. Local editorials discuss football’s college role and tariff reform, along with pundit jabs about prairie dogs and knighthoods.
A jumbled column weaves Kansas state humor with political squabbles and national figures. Candid digs at college football reform, Roosevelt horse tails, prison capacity, Klondike republics, and Admiral Schley frame a breezy digest of public life. The piece also tucks in dental ads, Carnegie philanthropy, and Margaret Carnegie’s future castle in Westchester.
Long line of curious crowds gathered at Poeshon tos Va to view the Baby mine disaster as two excur sion trains carried thousands from coal regions into the mine area. Rescue work continued amid water in lower passages and lingering fire, with officials guarding入口 to prevent interference. Eight bodies are feared inside, and relief funds rise by subscription.
A historical remedy touted as soothing fatigue and building vigor, Licaty's Celery Nerve Compound is described as effective for general weakness and blood nourishment, claiming notable success in calming nerves and improving vitality.
The testimonial describes chronic itching and a salt rheum like skin disease treated by Hood's Sarsaparilla. Mrs. Ward of Cave Potot Maryland states she began the remedy after a disagreeable itching on her arm and felt relief within two days, claiming lasting cure.
A bold claim from Hood's Sarsdparina asserts a guaranteed cure and unwavering fulfillment of that promise, described as positively unequaled in efficacy and reliability.
Yesterday presented the Grait religious feature of the W. C. T. U. as women filled pulpits in a notable program. The item highlights women speakers and the impact of the event in the community.
Rev Eugenia St John of Kansas and 33 other women preached in Fort Worth churches with sessions led by Elizabeth W Greenwood of New York. Speeches covered gospel aims, temperance, and political critique, urging Women’s Christian Temperance Union goals and a 300000 member drive. A grand Philippine rally followed, focusing on island evangelism and missionary support.
In Madisonville Kentucky mining strife turned deadly as James Hi Smith was killed and George Crouch fatally wounded while guards including John West Huth Dawson and Nathan Cash were wounded. The 735 strong attack at Providence Coal Company mine near Madisonville began about 430 pm, with gunfire on the engine house and damage to stables and animals, prompting militia deployment as further assaults spread to Monarch mines near Earlington and other sites.
Washington observers note President Roosevelt coats his refusal with brusque courtesy, unlike McKinley, and will anger senators by denying favors. He declines promises of patronage, insisting written backing and proof, while incumbents with proven records face reappointment bias and political resistance.
Reported clash six miles from Tarangnan on Samar island involves ninety bolomen and insurgents armed with rifles. A corporal and a private killed, sixteen bolomen dead. riflemen escaped. Capt Wurmantain of the Twenty first infantry conducted recent scouting in Datangas province with engagements yielding one insurgent officer captured and rice seized.
An old advertisement claims food alone may not satisfy a sick man. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a remedy that increases appetite, restores lost flesh, aids digestion, and strengthens the weak stomach. The ad urges that the emulsion paves the way for other food and is a pure cod liver oil medicine.
Indianapolis November 18 Simon A Burns elected president of the Knights of Labor was deposed at a secret night meeting on reconsideration of the afternoon vote Henry A Hicks of New York chosen in his place Burns accused of incompetence and of building up a machine for the benefit of glass workers Other officers elected General worthy foreman Arthur McConnell Pensacola Florida general secretary treasurer John W Bayes Washington Denver Excited Over Mormons Denver clergy declare war on Mormon missionary work in Colorado with headquarters in the city Fanny Wooley and Lucy Grant insulted but continuing work amid hostility.
Washington Nov 14 The census director says tabulation of twelfth census returns is progressing and four principal reports must be public by July 1 1902. He notes some incompetence among agents and enforcement actions with the attorney general. Also details on cotton division progress and a push for annual cotton ginneries canvases. Mass of molten slag death and injuries at Howard Axle Works Homestead Pa reports one dead and two severely burned when a dump car toppled onto workers below.
The new pistol adopted by the United States army will discharge 116 bullets in a minute, placing the U.S. Army far ahead of other nations. The text extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion and related ailments, urging readers to try it and beware of counterfeits with a private die on the bottle neck.
Reported by a telegraphic patch Wu Ting Pang the Chinese minister witnessed the Carlisle Indian School Michigan game at Detroit with Mrs. Russell A Alger in attendance. He praised the game, noted modernization of the red man and commented on the contrast with past persecutions. Mentioned Ely's Cream Balm advertisement amid the event.
President Roosevelt questioned Charles M Schwab at the White House about the steel trust blend and the concealed terms of the agreement. The World dispatch notes the industrial commission failed to reveal the secret. Schwab says Homestead armor plant capacity will rise from 300 tons per month to between 600 and 700 as ordered by the Navy’s ordnance bureau.
A Stratford correspondent notes Miss Marie Corelli is regarded as a quirky figure with limited popularity among locals. She clashed with a neighboring private school over work interference and received a terse note claiming her school could not alter its schedule to suit her.
In a close race in the small town of North Tarrytown, Treylwi Kyesa presses for highway commissioner as Jon D. Rockefeller and William Rockefeller back Roosa. Backers include Walter M. Law and Mrs. Elliott F. Shepard, with Roosa employed on the Rockefeller estate and living nearby. Opponent Commissioner Pitan faces a strong bid against the well funded Roosa camp.
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