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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1902
Page
3
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The grand jury examined a lighting bill amid the boodle inquiry, probing alleged corruption and improper influence in municipal decisions. Officials and witnesses faced questions as investigators sought connections between contractors and city funds.
The grand jury in St Louis examined witnesses for clues on the city’s Highting bill and money distribution to house members. Former delegates Mepham and others are implicated as the investigation continues with Judge Gantt to rule on habeas corpus releases for several detainees. Circuit Attorney Folk will travel to Jefferson City to present the case before the supreme court.
Gen Nelson A Miles and party stopped in Chicago en route to San Francisco. He will tour Pacific posts for three to four months and report on conditions, stating no Philippines interview and that the mission is strictly military. He declined further comment on administration policy.
Beaumont Tex Sept 13 Last night a oil field fire left about 30 derricks destroyed and fifteen tanks burned with four wells and two tanks still burning. A big gusher threatens extinguishment as crews attempt to shut down flames. Loss estimates range from 75000 to 250000 dollars with extensive pumping plants out of service and many derricks wrecked by the blaze. Authorities say carelessness started the fire after a gas explosion in a partially filled tank sparked spread across the Keith Ward tract. Special trains evacuated nearby residents and workers assisted in firefighting efforts.
Kilward Cadaby cautions uncertainty on a Packing House merger terms and timing. Reports from Chicago indicate talks between packing interests may form a combined company, with a September 27 date touted. local reactions hint at market impacts and business closures as the issue unfolds.
A historical church directory lists English Lutheran First Baptist United Presbyterian Pilgrim Christian Trinity St Johns and other churches with morning and evening services, Sunday school times, YP SC E or CE meetings, and weekly prayer meetings. It names pastors Rev AB Shrader Rev O M Thomas F. M. McHale Ralph Price Willis G. Banker and F. M. Beenett along with church locations in Kentucky streets and surrounding blocks.
A wide belt of forest fires across Washington and nearby Oregon cuts power and commerce. Enumclaw and Centralia report darkness and halted mills as towns like Elma Aberdeen and Olympia brace for impact. Missing include Mrs Hendrickson and two children. Palmer mill owner burned. Dozens of mills and hundreds of acres of timber burn across Thurston Lewis Mason and Clark counties, with livestock losses and evacuations reported.
Washington reports the death of Alexander B. Shepherd at Batopilas, Mexico. He was 67, former vice president of the DC board of public works and governor of the district. Peritonitis followed appendicitis. His widow and family travel to Batopilas. He left a legacy of city improvements and opposed capital removal to a western city. He later bought San Miguel mines and resided there. He leaves a widow and seven children. In Topeka, a private asylum attendant is jailed for beating a 93-year-old patient, who is near death. the attendant claims the patient attacked him.
In San Francisco on September 13, reports say the steamer Jessie Banning, flying the Colombian flag, will depart with an all American crew including officers. Seymour Dutton ships as executive officer of the Bogota and Capt H H Marmaduke will command. Dutton is grandson of Admiral Seymour and former Gloucester officer. The exact sailing date is not given.
Read neighbors say Coke Dandruff Cure and Hair Tonic is sold by druggists and dealers everywhere. Admiral Dewey endorses it. A Chicago packing company forms to operate independently outside the trust. News briefs cover boxing, a shooting, shipping rules, and a frost in Dodge City.
Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo round trip tickets from 15 dollars with sales June 22 to 25 and various dates through August return by October 31. Other destinations include Minneapolis St Paul Ogden and many western points with varied one way prices and sale windows. Tickets available through GEO. C BAILEY agent Lawrence Kan.
Fragmented OCR text lists Indian words such as Clear Sky Land and Bright Waters as describing top summer spots on the American continent. Mentions descriptive literature and timetables to be supplied on application in Gas, W. Vasz, AG, and F. ft A. Cron on railway system, indicating a forthcoming rail-related announcement.
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