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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1905
Page
1
Fragmented OCR note references May trouble and April on a dewtel scene with mentions of a strike, a boat, and demands. It hints at bakers and thefts, with ambiguous place names and scattered phrases. The readable facts point to potential unrest surrounding labor or food production and a looming response.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions an injury and various obscured names and terms. The readable pieces reference Beth and Apis as possible names, with scattered phrases about time and place, but no clear event, date, or outcome. The text is too damaged to derive a coherent report or identify a specific incident.
A Washington plan proposes large agricultural debt funding to support a reclamation project near Deerheld in Furney county Kansas. The effort aims to finance a notable operation with a stated total cost and funding mechanism under the reclamation fund.
Jefferson reports his son Charles B Jefferson is weak and his father has given up. The family continues to struggle as details remain unclear and scarce.
Neodesha Kansas April 14 James K Garfield commissioner of corporations arrived here and began an investigation of the oil situation Mrs President Young of the Prade Lan Cand company accompanied him from Independence to Chanute They visited the reserve and then the plants of the Endans Ol company Garfield will go to Chanute tonight The Northern Securities Company filed with the secretary of state an article providing for a 99 percent reduction of capital stock and a distribution of stock in the Northern Pacific and Great Northern in exchange for surrender of holdings in the Northern Securities company.
The latest weather update reports killing frosts across eastern Virginia and nearby regions with frost mentioned in Astiville N G Macun Ga freenstica N C Wel don and Chattanooga. Weather forecaster notes frost danger for crops tonight and into the morning across multiple locales.
Notable Masonic gathering marks the golden jubilee of the Oriental Consistory in Chicago as high Masons from around the world assemble to dedicate a new temple said to be the finest of its kind. The event underscores a major milestone in Masonic history and ceremonial life.
In Glenwood Springs April, three days after the President began a Lear trip no word has been received by Loeb. Farewells were exchanged at New Castle as the President said he would hurry to communicate when he had important matter to send. Bristow a candidate for U S Senate in Kansas rumored as possible. In Washington Joseph L. Westaw, former assistant posts lonster, stated he would be a candidate for United States Senator from Kansas to succeed Senator Burton, though no formal declaration was issued. Topeka reported Clyde Selkins, 13, a farmer near Thompsonville, died by his own hand after a lovers quarrel. Exposition station of the St. Louis post will close April 30 under Cartelyou’s direction.
Salina Kans April 1 a wholesale elgar and liquors company Stevens firm has packed its office and left for Kansas City after a mayor and city council aligned with him won the election. A new ordinance imposes fines and jail for violating the prohibitory law and targets clubs and dis orderly houses. Authority pledges to close violators and disorderly places. opponents doubt full enforcement.
In San Juan Puerto Rico on April 18 a meeting of strikers in the Ponce district tore and trampled an American flag. Insular police attempted arrests, triggering a riot with several wounded including three officers. Four thousand strikers gathered for another meeting where a local AFL president spoke, leading to more disturbances and arrests. Union leaders accuse police of inciting the riot.
FURMA COMPANY Topeka April W 1 Stubbs and Senator 4 N Dolley have formed a business partnership under the title W R R Stubbs Contracting Company. Dissolution of Stubbs Flick Contracting Company of Kansas City is reported to occur immediately. R K Moody of Lawrence, long associated with Stubbs in railroad construction, will join the new firm.
Oklahoma City observers report James Sharpe his wife and small son and John Aitken paraded naked through a main street. They were arrested and sent to court. Aitken claimed he was Ged Almighty King of Wings and Lord of Lords. The boy was sent to Norman asylum. The case sparked a sharp public outcry.
Attorney General Hadley informs Governor Polk that gasoline inspection rules must be enforced in Louisiana Missouri dated April 1. Previously no fees were paid to the inspector, and action may be taken to compel compliance with the law allowing inspections.
Topeka reports the prison twine plant will be enlarged as the legislature allocates 825,000 to nearly double capacity. Current output stands at 3,100,000 pounds of twine yearly, with potential sales likely to reach twice that amount.
Unknown steamers anchored in Lingayen Gulf near Luzon, 130 miles north of Manila Bay, awaiting identification as reports from Manila dated April 18 describe the vessels’ unclear origin and movements.
Independence, Kank April 1 Western oil prices were cut again with light grade down 3 cents a barrel and other grades adjusted. Analysts note a weak market amid supply concerns as drilling activity shows limited growth. Separately a Sunday closing law pressure rises as saloonists push to curb Sunday streetcar operations in St Louis.
Kansas City Me. Apels Tur Cruye, a 24 year old bartender, pleaded guilty in the criminal court to false registration before the last general election and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Cruye said he registered twice but asserted that he received no money for so. Berkeley invites NY Evening Post editor to teach at UC faculty for summer session from June.
President's special commissioner Bristow, appointed to study U S trade relations with Europe and the western hemisphere, met New Orleans business leaders in April to discuss commerce across the isthmus of Panama.
In New York on April 1, Assistant District Attorney Jerome stated in court that Morgan Smith and his wife were kept out of New York jurisdiction for nine months by counsel. He said he had their information in writing.
A garbled report notes Terry Meisayern, a prize fighter, escaping from a sanitation facility in Stamford, Connecticut, and appearing at his Brooklyn home the next day. The item also mentions legal actions in Missouri and New York involving court dates for murder and other disputed determinations, with an unclear context and several misread names.
In Moscow on April 1 the supreme court started the trial of Kleif for the murder of Grand Duke Ser ura. Relentless evidence led to a guilty verdict and a death sentence was issued.
Details leak on the arrest of about a dozen terrorists in St Petersburg. Kan kovsky, once dismissed from the police for links to Philippe the spiritualist, is said to have led the capture as officials call the event of major importance. News from Paris and Tokyo notes ongoing financial and defense developments with a Japanese domestic loan planned for May and French measures to guard waterways near China. No word from Rosyestven sky was received by the admiralty.
Miss Saling Miller, daughter of Henry Miller of Dutch Fork, goes to Wichita to seek forgiveness and marry John W. Younkin of Kansas. Younkin traveled from Wichita to claim her, secured a license, but she changed her mind before the ceremony. After several delays, she agreed to go to Wichita again, funded by Younkin, but again wavering stopped the plan.
Topeka April report shows J Buehanen of the International Association of Machinists cites union strike costs at up to 340000 dollars against the Santa Fe in the past year. If machinists boilermakers demands remain unmet a new strike by blacksmiths could follow, with car repair workers possibly joining. Santa Fe General Manager Madge says 173 of 1 000 boilermakers are striking and the road remains largely unaffected. Governor Folk receives a ceremonial salute on BR. B Scott’s return request. Scott is under arrest in Audrain county.
Topeka April 9 Attorney General Colerson stated he will not file a suit under the price discrimination act against the Standard Gas Company for alleged discrimination in gas pricing. The case centers on Emporia at wholesale rates and Topeka Otter Pointy with state rents reported at two gallons per cent.
Frightened newsboys rushing for free tickets to a patent medicine show at the Masonic building stairway in Indianapolis caused a crush. Several hundred were injured and four boys reportedly killed, with many more admitted to local hospitals. authorities and witnesses described panic and a chaotic scene as aid arrived.
Topeka reports Judge Elmer B Adams may not preside over the Burton case next month as he is diverted by Judge Sanborn to the eighth circuit. If Adams sits aside, Judge John I Rogers of Arkansas is expected to preside in St Louis for the Burton case next month. Terry McGovern has been taken to a sanitarium in Stamford due to nervous fatigue and physical exhaustion with a stay likely to last months.
A New York era wire notes Jji Shimpo reports Russia's squadron near Kaamranh in French Indochina waters violates neutrality. Tokyo denounces Western inaction and asserts Japan will not respect neutrality. Parallel items include Anglo Japanese terms, Russian aid accusations, and lectures at New York institutions. Additional local notes mention graduate lectures and high school track meet applications.
A report from Lawrence describes a Deut scher Verein meeting featuring a scene from Minna von Barnhelm and music. Dr Holmes spoke at the University chapel on Why Do We Believe What We Behave, a psychology and philosophy talk drawing on Harvard and Hume. The YWCA attended, and Miss Van Zandt expressed thanks for Holmes extending his visit.
The document lists city leadership including Mayor AL Belg, Attorney C. Bi Lindisy, Council President M. Newmark, City Clerk 5. P. Moore, Police Judge Ty A Menger, Marshal 0. .0.T., Street Commissioner 4. Premies, and officials Wallis Hemsey and Dalton with March dates noted.
Live Stock figures from Kansas City and Chicago show cattle, hogs, and calves with price ranges. Wheat and corn futures, oats and timothy, and dairy and other market items are listed, alongside notes on a Kansas refinery project near Chanute and Governor Folk signing a general appropriation bill with vetoes.
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