22 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
1
Readable parts suggest notes on estate collections and organizations, mentioning Lawrence and BAUS with medical or religious associations. Details are fragmented. core items unspecified and entities uncertain due to garbled OCR.
Washington reports King Oscar has ruled in Germany's favor on a long standing dispute, with details of the arbitral decree pending. The 1900s Irish League and Mataafa incident are referenced amid European diplomacy and U S reaction. London coverage notes Irish questions and parliamentary tension over Roosevelt's letter to Irish leaders.
In New London Oct 2 the American Missionary Association heard Rev Dwight M Pratt argue Indians and Alaskans must be educated as citizens and Christian men through church work, not civil authorities, and that government activity in the past thirty years has failed to uplift them. The report also notes the body of bank robber Jim Younger arrived in Minnesota for burial and a police inquiry into an anarchist plot near Pierre, with exaggerated local accounts.
Five persons are dead and seventeen unaccounted for after a fire destroyed the Corn Products plant at West Lalor Street and the river in Chicago. Four unaccounted for are believed alive, with three seen escaping water pipes and one jumping into the river. The dead include Otto Trapp and Edward Steinke. an unidentified body and another unidentified body. Frank Rothenburg, plant foreman, was said dead last night but not in the building. Building loss estimated around $40,000.
Washington Oct 22 Ada Gilbert Dennis the Gettysburg native married to actor Walter Dennis died today after lingering between life and death since being found insensible December 10 with a crusted scalp. No clue was found despite investigations.
Oct 22 report from Switzerland states former President Hauser died today of a paralytic stroke. He led the tissues department in recent years and was a noted public figure amid international circles.
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania October 27 Thousands of miners began repairs to mines and collieries in preparation for the general resumption of coal mining across the anthracite region tomorrow Those directly involved in cutting and handling coal will not return until tomorrow while many others faced disappointment when seeking reinstatement at former positions Some workers were kept from reemploying as company officials reserved spots for those who stood by management during the strike The union and nonunion prospects are described as uncertain with managers stating no discrimination in filling roles during the valanged work period
The Rock Island system will abolish the positions of general superintendent of water service and superintendent of bridges and buildings. A general foreman will be appointed for divisions. New appointments include G. J. Bishop Topeka M Bishop Chickasha T Parks Hartington C M Knowles Colorado division Goaldand Kay and E C Calvert Nebraska division Goaldland.
Shouting withou wause resembles a clipped dispatch noting S S Duncan, Louisville city hospital superintendent, fatally wounding Bruce Hede in Pittsburg. Duncan surrendered without explanation after firing a revolver as Hede allegedly made an inaudible remark. The incident occurred Oct 22 with medical teams responding. details remain unsettled.
A daily digest of Lawrence social and travel notes includes Mrs. A. D. Kendall in Valley Falls visits from Mrs. E Humgardoer, Learnard in Kansas City, Miss Cora Shaw visiting Atchison, and several pairs planning trips to Kansas City for shows. Many residents attend weddings, view horse shows, or travel to Topeka and Denver. the piece records dates, names, and movements of locals, with a brief obituary note for Albert D. Searle of Leadville, and community club plans for November receptions and meetings.
Gleanings note varied topics from California alfalfa deep root systems yielding multiple crops to medical inspection in schools as a key defense against disease. Yukon debts are settled in gold dust, Canadian government armed Dawon area creeks with wapon rods, and Tennessee state forests near White Mountains face potential clearcutting unless action is taken.
The St Louis fair features a Washington plaster model in the government hall, a German electric exhibit praised for quality, and a new emergency-thin design showing the Louisiana Purchase outline. W F Geld contributes to fraternal societies by promoting password safety references.
A nostalgic look at past wartime fears against Spain and the Cervera threat, contrasts with current naval drills in the Caribbean. The piece notes fort defenses, possible congressional action, and a January mobilization involving North and South Atlantic fleets under senior admirals, with a projected excess expenditure around one million dollars.
A garbled list names mayor city officials street commissioner treasurer clerk police judge superintendent of fire department and other municipal positions. It mentions ward wards with named figures such as Gettin Gardner Kean Lindley and Garcutt and several ambiguous titles and abbreviations. The readable items indicate a roster of city officials and ward representatives with scattered OCR errors.
Markets by Wire reports grain futures with July and May positions and hog, cattle, and calf prices. Chicago items show live stock quotes with odds and ranges, while Detroit and New York Express trains advertise service from Chicago to major eastern cities with accommodations and timetable details.
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