18 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1903
Page
1
At an Emporia area bank a botched robbery ended in gunfire. One burglar killed, another wounded, and a citizen shot during the confrontation. The killer fled as mobs formed and a recovery effort began. Authorities pursued leads into the morning as a alarm spread through the town.
Readable fragments describe a violent assault at a cabin on East Narraque Street. A 16 year old boy allegedly forced entry, attacked Rose Wesos, and other victims, with skull injuries and threats against Aldred Blcadhenads. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Advices from F7 say the greatest excitement prevails there amid tainted rep roach of a large force of rebels headed by the pretender. Governor Odill appoints George Wilson Morgan to supervise the state bureau of elections for the metropolitan district. Jabo McAinlach was unanimously confirmed. Benjamin Andrews spoke at Walls Walla on the island empire teachers association. W. W. Heflfagar of Minnesota was considered for the civil service board. Colonel Alexander McKenzie delayed for duty with the general staff. The Rubber Goods Manufacturing Co elected a new board, Cherokee Bill Smith awaits trial for robbery, escaped from county hospital to Denver. Lakeside race tracks crackdown planned in Hammond. Rocky Mountain Bell Telegraphs declares sympathy strike after operator walkout. Yale favored for the islanders. Governor Davis of Arkansas vetoed a caprol bill. April proposals and parliamentary maneuvers continue with calls for extended law measures. Roy Pectisca’s marriage and issues around estate taxes headline local chatter. Confederate memory ceremonies in Teagsay reveal memorial act. Rockefeller donated $124,700 to the University of Chicago. Chicago dealers clash with carper promoters. George O. Greens named agricultural college appointee. Various appointments and property sales noted across Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Texas areas.
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Jefferson City reports a grand jury adjournment with indictments and warrants to be served. Updates cite Lee’s absence in St Louis, bribery charges tied to state officials, and advisements for Page and Hickox who refused to testify. Judge Hazell orders potential jail for contempt. witnesses delayed. efforts to locate Senator Fates continue.
Former school teacher now confined in Ran do'ph county infirmary after Marca et relayed to tatay food refusal. Patient unusually eccentric, pronounces words oddly, and has not eaten solid food or drank anything but water for about four weeks, with only milk or liquid items occasionally.
In Greece the visit of King Edward was countermanded due to bad weather. Ceremonies planned for today at Melia and Valetta Island were postponed as British officials reviewed the Balkans situation and related affairs in the region.
Wepmouth reports Shamrock I T was dismantled yesterday and the deck area areas must be renewed. The damage is estimated at twenty five thousand dollars with a possible total cost of twenty five thousand six hundred. The challenger plans to return to Weymouth in a few weeks for trials and re meet Lipton.
A fragmentary, garbled report mentions a stolen item from a tower and a suspect named Mueprst Holessed in Rome with April dates. It also notes the Virginia cruiser launch in Newport News with Catherine Vangoo christening, amid an inquiry into postal service deportment and the Washington inquiry progress.
Governor Bailey and the plaza five stock rapiary commission push a scheme to end the two step cattle inspection from Texas into Kansas. J H Johnson, state inspector, is sent to Fort Worth to oversee cattle as shipments depart Texas, with duties ending only after all cattle moving to Kansas have passed through inspection.
In a Nebraska murder case Jer Dowd City faces trial as the court overruled a defense motion for perjury evidence. The judge opted for a single life imprisonment recommendation, while other details remain unclear due to fragmented reportage.
A garbled report describes a grand jury inquiry into smuggling with warrants issued for several captains and a US official. Indictments and bail details are mentioned, alongside other local happenings such as railroad discussions, a fatality, and community events at churches and social gatherings in nearby towns.
Researchers under R S Ogg will study tree and shrub growth along streams from Dav borne to Lared, assessing species suited for upland planting. The project targets moisture limits, fire and stock protection, and Forestry Bureau guidance to boost timber, firewood, and timberland while expanding knowledge on growth in plains regions.
Reports describe violent disturbances by a crowd of boys at a high school faculty reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Winey. Police were called as property damage and threats occurred near Lawrence, with several youths identified by officers. The incident follows a pattern of similar disruptions in the area and hints at broader community concerns.
The readable text hints at financial themes including debts, transfers, and odd palace or personal items interwoven with unrelated phrases about public votes, literature, and place names. The passage references a Brooklyn Life piece with scattered names and phrases, but lacks a coherent narrative or complete facts.
A fragmented roster lists city roles including Mayor City attorney President of the Council Clerk Police Judge Marshal street commissioner treasurer fire department supervisor and cemetery staff with names such as Pickens Brooks Garrett McFarland and Wheeler noted alongside March references and various titles.
Kansas City live stock data for April 28 lists cattle receipts at 109 natives and calves valued around 2 to 3 dollars per unit, with various categories including cows, heifers, stockers, and hogs. Prices for hogs range from about 7.25 to 7.41, while sheep and lambs show weaker mutton and lamb readings. Chicago market figures for April 18 show cattle receipts around 400 with steers near 3.00 to 4.00, hog totals near 9,000 with top prices around 7.52 and 7.39, reflecting mixed demand across the trade.
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