27 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1905
Page
1
Officials investigate arson linked to insurance schemes amid a wave of disruptions in the QaMIis Town area. The investigation centers on funding and price distributions under a state program enacted last winter by the superintendent of insurance Witt visn and related departmental actions to aid price controls.
Kansas City police detained W J Peery on a kidnapping charge involving Pearl Farr a 14 year old girl from South Omaha who says he abducted her a week ago and held her prisoner until she escaped during the night He denies the charge at Topeka another note states Harney Smythe was rejected as curator of the Goss bird collection by the executive council a position paying 800 a year
Milwaukee April 27 The startling announcement reports Frank G Bigelow once bank president has filed a bankruptcy petition with liabilities near 22 000 000 and assets about 1 400 000 The secured creditors dominate the list reassuring city depositors with money returning to First National Bank while Henry G Goll remains untraced and sought after for alleged involvement in the affair
April 27 Milwaukee reports startling developments in the defalcations of F J Bigelow former president of the Free National Bank. He is said to have embezzled about seven thousand dollars from bank funds and mismanaged other trust assets. Reported totals suggest losses to creditors nationwide as bankruptcy petitions surface.
A Chicago strike by teamsters spreads to additional firms including Carson Hire, Scurt Co, Marshall Field Co, F. Farwell Co, and Forbes Cartage, with a pending citywide escalation against Montgomery Ward. Pickets block deeds at vendors as labor actions threaten wholesale and retail outfits amid a growing boycott and possible broader citywide action.
Miss Maggie Jones, 3 working girl living at 1308 Oak Street, rushed back into a burning room to smother flames on her clothing using a table cloth after carrying a blazing gasoline stove to the yard. She sustained facial and arm burns but were not life threatening. neighbors alerted fire crews who extinguished remaining flames. The incident occurred as the stove leaked and set curtains and papers afire in the rooming house owned by Mrs. J Bolton.
In Pittsburg Kansas April, mine owners seek breaches of the United Mine Workers pact. Southwestern Coal Operators Association secretary S W Kuijlen instructed members to report all cases of contract violations, including mine names, officials involved, shutdown details, settlements, losses, and full circumstances.
Topeka reports the state board of agriculture secretary Coburn says the wheat prospects have improved since last week’s Department of Agriculture summary. He attributes the gain to cool weather and heavy rains, easing drought concerns across the region.
Topeka Kansas governor Hoentas granted a parole hearing request for John Cullins, following a visit from Grace Collins, sister of the convict. The decision arrived ten days after the meeting amid renewed debate on the case.
A new east wing building under construction for the insane at Climada collapsed today. Seven steel trusses bearing heavy concrete failed, bringing down both stories. Seven men working in the attic were buried but all escaped serious injury in a miraculous turn of events.
A Comanche and Apache Indian lands portion in Lawton Oklahoma will be leased to cattlemen strictly for agricultural purposes as confirmed by a communication from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. In St Petersburg Charles Schwab claims a successful visit leading to agreements for construction of several formidable battleships, a development seen as strengthening American superiority.
A muddled note discusses negotiations and potential military moves. It mentions a union fund of 100000, a meeting planned for tomorrow, and potential shifts to southern routes to avoid risks, with references to Rosestrepsky and Nebogatot’s detachments in a distant theater.
David Overmyer of Topeka and John H. Atwood of Leavenworth led a Dickinson county Democrats banquet in Abilene Kansas last night. Illinois senate passed a bill to legalize board of trade transactions and ban bucket shops. Senator Gardner gave notice of a motion to reconsider.
Topeka April 27 W B Stubbs speaker of the last Kansas house issued a pointed statement defending his stance on the John W Royce state bank commissioner appointment and answering charges by Senator Frederick Dumont Smith He says Royce lacks necessary qualifications and acknowledged no business experience He casts the bank post as a powerful political weapon and favors Hoch aligned nominees He notes Royce helped draft a movement to demoralize the situation and denies promising Governor Hoch any pledge of redemption as state central committee chairman
The Las Animas river peaked near 1 a. m. washing out the south approach to the Denver and Rio Grande bridge. Rails were dropped to buoy the wreck but the structure faces collapse as the flood widens. Westbound trains halted. seven passenger units stalled including two from Medicine Barracks. A Colorado Supply Co. store's stock is being removed while crews dump rock into the river to alter the channel, and the gorge’s scale is noted as a major natural wonder with historic ties to exploration and shifting European alliances referenced in surrounding commentary.
A Paris observer recalls a strange event on Rue de Rivoli where a gendarme halted traffic to allow a carriage with a single occupant to pass toward the Champs Elysees. Inside was Queen Sophia of the Two Sicilies wife of the minister of marine. A bystander on the curb was unnamed. Probate court today addressed a 416 account in Paris.
A $10,000,000 fund from Andrew Carnegie will provide annuities for university and college professors who cannot continue in active service. Frank A. Vanderlip announced the plan in New York, noting higher education needs retirement support and that the fund covers universities, colleges, and technical schools without regard to race, sex, creed, or color.
Chicago and Wisconsin reports show May wheat moved amid renewed interest with prices dipping briefly to 47 cents and bouncing to the 8s range. The market opened around 8s cents and faced intraday pressure before settling, reflecting ongoing uncertainty in grain trading.
The Massachusetts state fish commission reports commercial extinction likely under current harvesting methods. In thirteen years lobster per pot yields have fallen from 33 to 245 to a pot, indicating a sharp decline in supply and raising concern over future catches.
The report notes Berlin police plans to curb public poker games, rising Scottish wildcats and a four foot fish yet to be clearly contextualized. It mentions lifeboats in action, ancient San Cambla trees with ages near ten millennia, a roasted bullock found undercooked, and vast coal wards in China. It cites London parks costs, shipbuilding declines in nine months to March, and Richard J. Green becoming assistant cashier in Trenton Missouri.
The chemistry department unveils a new pair of balances used for advanced student work in weighing gold buttons and even a written word. Notable moves include Herbert Baflay returning from MIT as assistant to Professor Gill, Wana Templin promoted to head of the Outer Belt railroad project in Kansas City, and Johan L. Warrington editing a book of Dr. J. A. L. Waddell’s papers. The report notes Carruth’s summer teaching at Wisconsin, Wallcox’s lecture on “The Parthenon,” and Miss Kane Gilchrist Nag receiving Greek postal cards from Athens. The piece also covers Phisi conventions delegates, campus tree removals, and campus improvements including road sodding and lawn work.
Rumor holds Helen Gould forbidden by brother George Siculd to aid the anti Mormon movement. Miss Gould once opposed Brigham Roberts and planned contributing to the women’s current campaign. Mormons noted rail roads influence and the Gould injunction as the story runs.
Kansas City market notes for April 27 show cattle ranges from 4.00 to 6.50 with classes including native steers and cows, calves up to 86.25, and hogs around 6.00 to 6.50. Chicago wheat and corn futures listed for May, July and Sept, with mixed oats and rye pricing, and receipts noted for wheat.
An application was filed by Hamlin & Holloway a Lawrence Massachusetts pharmacy to renew a permit to sell intoxicating liquors only for medicinal scientific and mechanical purposes at their Ti Massachusetta street location. A probate judge scheduled a hearing for June 2 2005 in Douglas county. W D Wade of Brinkley Arkansas was severely injured at Devall's Blue while boarding a moving freight train.
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