15 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1902
Page
1
A fragmentary poem depicts an aging woman, tired and shy, whose husband is long dead and who wanders the hills gathering herbs. She bears memories of three children and grief that time has not healed, seeking solace in nature and song.
A 1902 Daily Story tale set at the Algonquin boarding house run by Mrs Winifred Hyssop. Fanny and Louise vie for Mr Barnston while Mrs Hyssop dispenses sharp advice. A wedding day spectacle ends with Barnston and his bride departing, revealed as formerly Mrs Hyssop.
A Salt Lake City clipping notes Grandfather Merrill, an apostle of the Mormon church, hosts a reunion with forty living children and 126 living grandchildren. Most attend, with warm, harmonious remarks from wives and mothers, tears of joy, and stories of early days. The item also mentions broader mental health and regional trade notes from Ohio and South America.
The weekly panorama reports German dramatists resist foreign modern drama unless marked by Isben Bjornsen Sudermann Halbe or Philipp. Political and dramatic factions clash as assistants, stagehands, and costume workers lose jobs while the Kaiser’s stance wavers. The theater public demands the gutter and rejects esthetic drama, promising a deluge of modern works.
John C. Hallenbeck elected most excellent grand master of the Grand Council Royal and Select Master Masons of Illinois at the annual Chicago session. A veteran in the stationery and paper business, Hallenbeck has long been active in Masonic ranks and holds multiple offices across the order. He is of old colonial Dutch stock and has lived in Chicago since childhood.
James R. Keene, famed financier, optimistic about a long prosperity for the country, seen as the nest or of the financial world. He is remembered for financing government bonds at the Civil War’s end and remains active near seventy years old.
An international code of warning signals for cyclists has been composed to aid riders abroad. The signs are simple and designed to be understood even when language barriers exist, promoting safety for travelers in foreign countries.
The nineteen national cycling associations forming the Ligue Internationale des Associations Touristés unanimously adopted a standard signaling system. The basis of the signals is the arrow, already used in danger signs, ensuring universal comprehension among cyclists worldwide.
The Marchioness of Londonderry is said to contemplate serious literary work on the Irish question. Her background and family, including her father the Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot, position her as well suited for the task, with education and experience aligning to this duty.
The seat at Mount Stewart in County Down is described as a family home where they spend much of the year among a loyal tenantry. The text notes Lord Londonderry served as lord lieutenant of Ireland from 1880 to 1883, and mentions Lady Londonderry’s affection for Ireland.
Fragmentary report from Gonaives indicates Gen. Firmin and his followers have fled as government troops advance. Uncertain details place the date around late October with authorities preparing new actions against Firminist forces.
A proposal in England suggests introducing new weights of fifty pounds twenty five pounds twenty pounds ten pounds and five pounds to run alongside the hundred weight series. The change aims to unify the cental and hundred weight systems for corn cotton and tobacco trades and would require clear distinction to avoid confusion.
State Department expresses irritation at Colombian Minister Conchas tactics delaying Panama Canal negotiations. The U S government seeks recall and acceleration as Concha demands government reply on Admiral Caseys stance amid Isthmus disturbances.
Miss Hilda Clark, soon to wed Anson Flower son of New York governor, is a prominent singer once with the Boston trio. Daughter of a Leavenworth banker, she trained in Boston after early study in Milan and Paris, attaining recent successes with the Bostonians.
The Buffalo Times notes a growing tendency among local businessmen to favor newspaper space over other advertising forms. While other media remain useful, the shift toward print ads is becoming apparent, with leaders in commerce embracing broader newspaper exposure.
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