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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1902
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal reports on national and local political activity, noting the upcoming close race between socialist and prohibition parties, a judge or mayoral challenge in Topeka, and editorials on Congressmen Howersock. It also comments on literary figures and Kansas politics, with social and economic concerns shaping public discourse.
For automobile owners a letter from the Automobile club of America warns of reckless driving and unskilled operators. It urges members to influence better highway manners, mentions accidents caused by operator skill and frightened horses, and calls for safer car design and careful driving.
The text describes methods to prevent horses from shying at automobiles, emphasizing calm driving, clear vocal cues like whoa, and keeping drivers between horses and oncoming traffic. It notes urban horses tolerate cars better, while country horses may fear unfamiliar wagons, and reports training efforts by club members to ease horses into automobile presence.
Many Flat Top and Achorn coal field miners returned to work at the mines yesterday, about 1000 men resuming duties as talks shift toward settlement terms. Norfolk & Western speeds up equipment move and dozens of idle train crews resume regular service. A reliable source says Kanawha and Meadwsod mines strike may end by Monday with terms similar to the Keystone agreement.
Strong proofs from Hamlin and Holloway and others back Coke Dandruff Cure and Hair Tonic as a remedy for scalp and hair troubles. In Lawrence hundreds believe the product is a grand comedy for the scalp and hair, with large sales supporting merit. Cake Shampoo and Tailor Lamp for the hair and skin are also sold by Hamlin Holloway H Stewart and C W Struffon.
The Denver meeting notes the National Keller Carriers Association’s actions. Officers elected included Secretary Whibwelt, with no opposition. The conference discussed the president’s address, legislative matters, and forthcoming regional sessions.
Directory of morning and evening worship times for English Lutheran First Baptist United Presbyterian Pilgrim Christian Trinity and other churches with pastors and program details. Includes Sunday school times, Y P S C E, prayer meetings midweek, and Catholic mass schedule. ends with travel advertisement for Grand Trunk and related rail tours.
President Roosevelt undertakes a southern journey with stops at Wheeling, Wheeling, and Asheville, then travels to Washington for a convention. The train and party are detailed with officials, carriage rides, and planned public appearances as the trip proceeds.
A political race centers on a gubernatorial aspirant and party leaders. The report notes a candidate, supporters, and a nearby strike event as residents react, with incidents during the campaign period including a resident’s wife fleeing in terror as police arrive.
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