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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1905
Page
1
The text mentions a shooting with multiple injuries in a residence and notes a later report from St. Louis about Adolphus Busch and the Anheuser Busch brewing group advising saloonkeepers to close on Sundays. A lost lapel pin near the university and a demand for a reward are also referenced.
Milan April 22 a sensational scene disrupted Good Friday services as Marchioness Maria Patia... vis econtess of Trent Austria shot herself in a dramatic act of domestic trouble. The crowd stood in a darkened cathedral as she died en route to hospital.
Topesa April 22 reports the supreme court has not advanced the state oil refinery case five days after filing. Neither side has made the expected motion to accelerate a ruling, and observers doubt a timely decision will occur.
Officials of the Navy department deny reports the cruiser Tacoma received rush orders from Pensacola to San Domingo. The Tacoma has finished target practice and will join her squadron at Topeka. Also noted are travels of James R. Garfield and various international and regional incidents as dated entries.
Paris reports that Rojestvensky was ordered to remain outside French waters with strict neutrality toward France. Russia readies ships for possible action while Japan seeks to limit further moves, as Saigon and Hanoi coordinate responses amid Indo China tensions.
A collection of short dispatches notes incidents from Oklahoma to Germany and Chicago. Mary Iftack’s riot charge reaction follows a school incident in Guthrie. Evangelists John Sharp and wife jailed for indecent exposure in Oklahoma City. Actress Hedwig Raabe dies in Berlin at 61. Kansas guards plan officer elections. Standard Oil cuts paper for a refinery. A pastor targeted by gunfire near Sunflower Baptist Church in Leavenworth. Local Barteldes Seed Co. clerks and warehouse crew square off in a high profile field game at McCook. Electric power disruption affects city services.
A Trinidad Colorado report says a fanatical penitent died yesterday at Torres Las Animas County after being nailed to a cross by his own religious fervor. Eyewitnesses refused to talk for publication and a local man from Trinidad claimed Mexicans witnessed the crucifixion.
Washington reports April 2 that Fred Wilson a Guandal clerk in charge of the government warehouse at New York and seven clerks were summarily dismissed by Secretary Hitcheuck. An inspection by India Inspector Nester found irregularities in conduct and overstaffing as fourteen people were paid while only four or five were needed.
May wheat collapsed to under 1 dollar in Chicago with a 23 cent drop and an 11.5 cent daily loss as traders speculated that John W Gates and partners protected their position and Armour and others may have aided a market that turned volatile while pit scenes ran wild.
Cheago April 2 A peace move in the teamsters strike with Judge Murray Tuley as arbitrator was discussed by employers. Strike leaders following negotiations with Mayor Duane agreed to submit grievances to Tuley for a final decision. New York April 2 Wheat futures dropped with May at lower prices amid wheat market weakness. Topaka April 22 Activists urged railroad officials to persuade Missouri Pacific to add service on its Republican Teabey branch, alleging federal funding and interstate jurisdiction. Topeka April Santa Fe offered Las Vegas Montezuma hotel to Knights and Ladies of Security for a convalescent sanitarium in the southwest. Topeka Ayne 2 Frank Smith, caretaker at Atchison Topeka Santa Fe hospital, says he is the missing brother of Mrs. Charles L. Fair, connected to a fatal car accident in France. Washington Conn April 22 Orville Witchcock Platt, United States senator from Connecticut, died at his summer home after pneumonia.
Four Chicago national banks were subpoenaed by federal officials probing the beef trust inquiry. Subpoenas demand production of accounts and records of Aetna Trading Company and Soppenheimer & Company Sausage Casing Company.
In Wichita on April 2 Father John Henry Tihen of the cathedral parish received notice from Rome of his appointment as chamberlain to Pope Pius X.
Mrs Anus Mehlberth sues the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe for 10000 damages after her husband was killed by a passenger train near Oklahoma City on February 14. Clinton National Bank of Clinton Missouri approved to organize with 50000 capital by the comptroller of the currency.
Kansas University board meets in the chancellor's office as they approve admitting students from Kansas City medical colleges into the KU School of Medicine, set new foreign language and science entrance requirements, grant multiple degrees, and authorize hospital property sale and Bell Hall rental terms.
The board moved to fresco the law building and set the plan for repairs at the hall. The main budget for the next biannual period was discussed but not finished. The board adjourned to meet Friday evening April 28 at 7:30.
Laurel Delaware April report declares Mrs Uriah Batley gave birth to triplets eight months after twins and seven children in ten years, with first child born twenty months earlier. Doctor notes the mother weighs about 115 pounds and the husband is a young factory worker, while neighbors crowd to see the remarkable family.
Chicago April 2 The federal grand jury probing meat packing firms resumed work. Chief Wilkie of the United States Secret Service traveled to Chicago en route to the Philippines and said he learned packers questioned the Secret Service budget. He stated that agents tied to the investigation are paid from a 25000 appropriation and will stay on the case as needed, despite packers arguing the service should focus on counterfeiting.
President Roosevelt plans a hunting trip near West Divide Creek in Colorado today. Elmer Chapman of the Courier is not expected by Secretary Loeh before Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. Russell thanks F barteldes and the public for help during her husband’s illness. Robt. L. Dunn, famed Collier’s photographer, lecturing May 1 at FE A A hall for the Corset building fund. Corset sale closes tonight with coupons and Easter discounts. Bible prayer meeting set for tomorrow 6:30 at First Christian church. Kansas baseball at Baldwin vs Boxer University. New telephone conduit delay noted. J W Robertson’s house excavation on Tennessee street. Mrs M J Stanley and Mrs M F Myers from Chicago visiting Const ant home. Large steam roller in Lawrence for paving on Mississippi. Severe frost again this morning. Vegetation hardened by the cold.
Kansas City and Chicago market notes show cattle and hog bids, wheat and corn futures, oats and rye stability, and dairy and egg receipts. Highlights include cattle near unchanged, hogs steady, wheat around 1.00 May and 8.75 July, corn near 47, oats at 20, lard and pork futures mixed, and butter and eggs trading lower.
Mr W E Pitta will be home this evening from Mound City. Mr W E Jones of Kansas City will spend Sunday in Lawrence. Mr Oscar Lander and family will leave this evening for Topeka to visit Mrs Lander's parents. Mrs Anna Day of Springvale Kansas arrived last evening to visit her brother J N Mc Farland. Mr RW Smock will arrive from Freeport Il tomorrow to spend Easter with his parents. Mrs J N Ifforden wants to DeSoto leaning to visit relatives, Mr Jonns Long of Kansas City will spend Sunday with friends. Mr R C Johnston returned last night from his sheep ranch in Pratt county. Mr and Mrs Hill Peebles Wilson plan a wedding for their daughter Eleanor Jane to Mr Edward Gilroy Edson Wednesday evening May 1 at 7 30 at Trinity church. They will be at home after June 1 at The Adelate 1434 North Halsted street Chicago IL. Mr and Mrs J Tisdale, who spent five weeks with daughter Mrs Charles Ewell in Santiago Cuba, left for home yesterday and are expected back late next week. Prof E Haworth returned Thursday from western Wyoming where he has been doing geological investigations for the Union Pacific railroad. He has been studying the Wyoming fields for the past three years.
A partial notice describes a business at the southeast corner of Locust and Pennsylvania streets in the fifth ward of Lawrence. Details are fragmented but indicate a public or official statement related to property or operations in that neighborhood.
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