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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1902
Page
2
A syndicated column surveys quirky notes and quips from sources across the world. It jokes about bankers, politics, science, and society, mentioning figures like Teddy, Wu, King Alfonso, and Morgan while lampooning recent events, inventions, and public figures with wry, period-tinged commentary.
A new pastor Carson Vaughn faces church disharmony over Christmas decorations stirred by Mable Anderson a sharp society reporter. After public feuding and a late night reconciliation Vaughn forgives and the pair grow close forming a united church team as lent approaches.
A veteran recounts Lincoln's triumph vision before marching home. Anecdotes cover Gen Grant phrases, Nelson's camp moment, and a Fourth of July Hessian veteran tale. Also notes on National Guard needs, arms, and equipment improvements post Spanish American War. Includes quotes and reminiscences from multiple veterans.
A fragmentary reminiscence discusses naval leaders Farragut and engagement details from the Civil War and the Spanish American era. It mentions the Hartford, ram Tennessee, Kearsarge and Alabama and notes experts debating the impact of these victories on maritime glory.
A war department prepared bill for the reorganization of state militia was introduced into both houses of Congress. The 1782 law allowed Congress to organize arm and discipline federal troops while training and officering remained with the states. The new measure seeks greater federal influence and control.
Rose Brown, elected third vice president of the New York Central, will run operating and mechanical departments while retaining his position as vice president and general manager of Lake Shore Railway. Also noted is a Kansas City Southern service upgrade offering through sleeping cars to Hot Springs via Salisaw and Little Rock, with S. G. Warner as contact.
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