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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
2
Lawrence coverage details Bailey's speech praising Governor Bailey and criticizing Craddock, Scott's prominence, and opposition tactics. It notes Kansas political clashes, editorials on Long, and Maine results hinting at Republican momentum amid local campaign chatter.
The article notes a new signal light claimed to pierce fog for half a mile and discusses public interest in life-saving devices. It also covers Democratic activities in Joplin with speeches by Fryan, Dockery, Stone, and others, and mentions local residents reacting to health and politics.
President Roosevelt arrived in Statesville after a Asheville run through the mountains and praised the region’s scenery and industrial progress. He spoke at Old Fort and Hickory, urging unity in prosperity and stressing the gospel of hard work. A crowd greeted him in Statesville where Congressman Track Turn posed the party for a photo.
The article reports a sweeping colonization initiative led by the Rock Island and Santa Fe, targeting Kansas Texas Arkansas Oklahoma and the Indian Territory with homeseekers brought in via organized excursions. It also notes a Kansas ministers convention in Topeka with about 500 delegates and a suicide case in Greenville involving Mollie Westrobe after a murder with five children.
The ad claims quick recovery from sprained ankles when Chamberlain’s Balm is applied promptly. It suggests typical rest of two to three weeks on crutches and two to three months for full healing, but asserts complete cures in under a week and some cases in three days. Barber Bros sells it.
Fragmented OCR note references a Detroit to New York Express on the Grind Trek Railway system with a 2 p.m. departure from Chicago deity at 22203 and mentions Clemens Niagame Fatie Fee, details unclear.
An investigation into the drowning of Onyck and Breckley near an island follows claims they were selling liquor there. Capt. Howell ordered them to leave within 24 hours, a storm hindered them, and they reportedly drowned attempting to reach the mainland. The case is being led by Col. Grigsby’s district attorney and Whit Be Considerable of Freau. London coverage notes Shamrock II rumors and racing design debates.
Governor Stone of Pennsylvania returns from New York after meetings with J P Morgan and United States Steel leaders fail to yield a settlement. Morgan and other executives decline to interfere, with officials noting no change in operators' position and plans for a nonunion return to work floated.
A damaged column mentions a want column referencing Massachu seta Teomessie street and a mass of unclear names. It refers to a cottage at 1120 Delaware street and a four room base near the university. The text is garbled with several unreadable segments.
A new league formed in Whe111ngton aims to push legislation aiding former soldiers and sailors. The Soldiers and Sailors Rights league will recruit from Grand Army posts and veteran groups while honoring their constitutions. Branch councils will be organized nationwide to extend efforts.
Washington officials deny U S interference in Haiti Haiti annexation plans gain urgency from gunplay in Genoa harbor and a hidden syndicate pressing to annex nearby islands. The syndicate seeks control of sugar and fruit lands around Porto Rico Cuba and U S possessions as a step toward broader annexation.
The Times Star explains a nationwide plan to hold memorial services in all churches on the first anniversary of McKinley’s death. Ministers propose morning services with churches organizing details, and governors including Candier of Georgia and Nasd of Ohio have issued proclamations supporting the movement. Telegrams went to newspapers nationwide seeking cooperation.
Fragmentary text lists several organizations and mentions notices reported to authorities. The readable chunks reference groups such as American Pratr mil League and Century Wraborank, with scattered place names and general claims about claims and notices.
Telegrams from Victoria B C mention 5000 lives lost by the West River flood in China and heavy casualties in Formosa. Reports note tension in Manchuria and various labor activity in Missouri and Kansas, with railroad and mining news and a murder suicide in New York.
The report covers a sheriff shooting fatality in a Kansas incident during an attempted robbery, then notes Missouri and Colorado political developments. It includes a Kansas City rail line expansion hint, a fatal accident of a boy near Iagrum, and a Colorado Democratic nomination contest led by John F. B. Shafroth.
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