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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1902
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal reports a Kansas letter discussing imperialism, coal strike politics, Craddock, Hailey debates in Wichita, and a juror incident. It reflects on Democratic and Republican tactics, labor disputes, and references to McKinley era policies and the Phillippines war. Local figures named include Craddock, Hailey, Johnson, and Topeka civic groups.
The piece surveys Kansas and national political tensions, noting battles within the Republican and Democratic camps, strategy talks on convention outcomes, and lingering questions about short term office terms, with mentions of figures like Teddy Roosevelt, Lang, Allen, and Brisbin, alongside local Kansas City political maneuvering and ministerial rebukes.
In Wilkes-Barre and Scranton Oct 6 1920 miners leaders press relief fund expansion as a result of Washington talks with President Roosevelt coal operators and union reps. Russell Mitchell and Weyle discuss potential messages and western sympathy while Illinois workers add ten cents per ton and ten cents a day to relief. Analysts view Baer plan as impracticable and local unions vow to reject it.
A trio of horse thieves attempted to force Teane Brummer to reveal his money stashing spot. They hanged him three times, bound his arms, and dumped him back in his house before leaving with nearly all his horses except one. After a day Brummer freed himself and alerted authorities who are pursuing the outlaws.
Washington reports from the paymaster general show army expenditures for the year fell by 016,819 compared with the prior year due to lower army pay and fewer extra pay claims by volunteers. Total paymaster costs reached 52,523,479, while overall war pay and mileage to officers brought the cost to 73,668,610. Bates notes full accounting and no losses to defalcation despite disbursing over 200 million.
Chicago October actions threaten 4600 jobs as custom cutters and trimmers affiliated with the United Garment Workers refuse to cut for shops employing members of the Special Order of Clothing Makers. The dispute centers on exclusive jurisdiction over men and boys clothing and the rival union, with potential large factory impact and threat of a general strike.
In St Louis on Oct 6 banker R M Snyder was found guilty of bribing municipal assembly member Frederick G Uthoff. The jury deliberated about four hours before verdict and Snyder was sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary. A motion for new trial was filed and bail set at 4000. Judge Ryan ordered court discipline after a near breach of rules. Senator West of Missouri remains under care in Baltimore for failing eyesight amid circulating rumors.
Indigestion troubled a younger brother who tried various remedies. After taking Chem-Operlnio’s Sepmack and Liver Tablets, he reportedly gained forty pounds in thirty days and recovered. Lang Brosch and Ma Foscoa by Bacher Dis were mentioned.
Washington hosts the thirty-anmoual G A R encampment with tents for indigent veterans on the White House lot and accommodations at the government printing office. Secretary John Hay to address at Camp Roosevelt dedication. Roosevelt will not review the parade due to health.
In Kansas City on Oct 6 the failure of scale talks between Mine Operators' Assn and United Mine Workers Missouri leads to a strike across most union mines in the district. Reports show over 1,000 idle in north Missouri, with 2,500 to 3,000 involved amid new operator agreements. Total district miners circa 10,000 including non union workers.
A Chicagoan observer extols kindness and lending a hand, urging sympathy and support as the best help. The writer notes neighbors who might profit from a cheerful word and mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a tested cold cure, sold by Barber Bros.
At Camp Root Fort Riley Kansas Sunday October 6 the sunny weather allowed troops to air damp bedding and resume maneuvers after four days of clouds. General Bates visited early and praised the camp noting it shows how the government treats soldiers and encourages other states to send troops next year. Maj Leach will command the attack and defend a hastily built position with infantry engineers artillery and cavalry while Gen Robbe leads the rest of the troops in what promises to be a highlight of the maneuver series.
Edwin Dinwiddie of the American Anti-Saloon League denounces army canteens alleging they foster drunkenness and discipline problems. He cites Gen Funston reports and argues for barring canteens, funding for post exchanges, and military recreation without alcohol. The piece also notes local related items on prison reform and a Glens Falls strike at the Hudson Valley Electric Railway.
Greenville Oregon farmer John Lee recalls years of suffering after a spring 1895 grip worsened by cold rain. He found relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, needing about three boxes to recover fully, and endorses the remedy as a cleansing treatment for lingering illness and a range of afflictions.
A brief survey notes Mere Men Taeter preparing a US tour, Alfred J Creswell of Owe tun remains in dispute, and Capt Edward Dumaresq as senior coroner. It mentions inventor Plauta, poet Tennyson descendant Charles, rector von Winkell, J C P Pazte of La Prezma, Alpine guide Peter Perren, and Albertus Kolliker aged eighty five with lifelong gymnastic devotion.
George Meredith honored by Whitetriars club visit at Wroriy. Robert Blatchford, editor of the Lone day Clarion, profiled for prolific career in political economy novels and essays. Zocchi the Neapolitan sculptor completes a Naples statue eight and a half meters tall. Qua Greek goddess holds Naplea arms and wears Greek attire. M Roaffacili in Paris claims a new painting method using solid sticks of old color promising pastel effects and simplified art.
Rev C A Reeder elected President of Baldwin University Be Fea from which he was educated in 1579 Rev Anson Phelps Brokes of New York plans a foot tour of Gw it Marland Always noted as enthusiastic pedestrian while using carriage No stipends at Be Luke's Codham England choir organist flower and bell ringer all serve free Church built with contributions cost only 7 50 Dr John Mathews Media pastor of Me entree church Nes hole Tenn furnished the first veration since the mine anty-seven years ago Grieves as no ope joined the church In the ave weeks of this abeence the Utford Ténscle in Washington county
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