18 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1903
Page
1
Turkish fleet movement reported as imminent arrival in Constantinople. Government accused of concealing the ships and public concern grows over the potential for conflict near Monastir and the Bosporus. Reports describe wartime tensions, deployments, and possible demonstrations against Turkish forces offshore.
A fragmented report describes a grand parade with troops and officers, detailing formations and the presence of General Wedd and Lieutenant General’s units. It notes opposition to a move and mentions an upcoming encampment with anticipated miles and a public reception for honored units.
Pac August event details that about one thousand deer will be liberated from Buckwiod Park near Shawnee. Local farmers fear the herd will devastate gardens vegetables and shrubbery as the park previously lacked sufficient forage. Park owner C. Worthington plans the release after denuding the area of palatable greens.
In Stammonu Ind Aug 18 Missy Marie Smithopf of Indianagalis lost a 31000 diamond sunburst during a country dance. The gem was found on stairs by 9 year old Lottie Sullivan who returned it and received a $100 bill reward.
A dispatch reports General Cpentes heads the U S Signal Corps delegation to a Wireless Vehseraph conference. The American representatives withheld the proceedings until his return, citing a forthcoming report. Indians show reluctance to surrender land claims amid rising local opposition to proposed boundaries and settlements.
An unreadable OCR fragment describes a very large congress a gathering with scattered words about attendance, locations, and people but contains no clear events dates or outcomes to report. The readable parts do not identify individuals or organizations with reliable details.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference political activity, names, and locations around Nebraska Republicans in a campaign or election context. The readable bits mention political figures and venues but lack clear events or dates, making precise summary limited to noting party activity and regional focus.
Fragmented notes describe a state convention scene in Lincoln Nebraska with mentions of Roosevelt era figures and political factions. The garbled text references speakers, candidates, and venues like Geneva and Westchester counties, suggesting a political gathering with expected leadership and contest dynamics.
Reports from upstream indicate many bridges are out or weakened with water levels rising and more damage expected tonight. City authorities warn several crossings remain closed as the river crested, with continual outages and repairs anticipated through Friday.
A chemical plant near the Santa Fe water task is nearly finished. The facility will purify water before it enters the main pipe system, removing impurities and preventing cloudiness in the supply.
An incoherent OCR fragment describes a chaotic scene with references to a bake of events, timelines, and unclear actions. It mentions an arrest, a busyness disruption, and a building or station context with scattered names and places, but specifics are obscured by garbled text.
Fragmentary report notes an explosion injuring a well known figure named Waites in Sybunea. Descriptions mention blast effects on abdomen and clothing, with sites of blast tearing facial features. Quay arrived in Portsbuns as sensational papers circulated about sudden death nearby.
Lois reports veteran editor Munit Uustead to head the school for Journalism at Columbia University. Ciena Wh Au Pe- is noted in the dispatch as the source. Mr Talstead is currently in New York.
Minnie Noe, 22?, charged with horse whipping her father James Noe, 72, of Washington avenue Newport, was fined 210 and costs in Newport police court, paid the fee and was released. The report also notes related remnants of an annual Sabbath school assembly of a Missouri Cumberland Presbyterian church at Pertle Springs.
River here rose four inches during the night. The announcement notes water level increases and potential impact on nearby areas as authorities monitor conditions.
A jumble of names, events, and notes appears as a vivid, if garbled, snapshot: references to Peter Derdn, Teueists, Min terbuthis, and public works projects mix with mentions of a railway subsidy, a Diney inspired project, and a fraud case involving Ashery Dine aged sixty three. The piece also notes a football association cup game, a county jail praise for meals, and a leap year prediction for the century. The text shifts to a water emergency and damag e to a trestle, with a long stream of disjointed sentences about a flood, a trestle failure, and a riverbank risk near Oswego.
Fragmented local notes describe plans for a convention of a Christian body with four pelugiins and university ties. Also reported are probate court actions in Johnson County including a divorce granted to Bere W. Dillard and Archie Carey case, as well as social and travel updates mentioning Rev L P Russell’s return, a Lawrence dance in Brown's barn, and K J Whitman's Kansas City trip.
Readable fragments describe local happenings including a baby born on town-site, mentions of Milwaukee, Chicago, and Kansas areas, transit and travel movements, arrests, and various residents’ activities. Names include Bright, Chester, Nettie Threneth, and Milton, with references to places like Wisconsin, Missouri, and Kansas.
A report from Colorado Springs details a poisoning case involving permaldehyde used to taint ice cream. Investigators pursue leads as health officials warn of potential contamination and urge scrutiny of dairy products. Police request tips from the public to identify the suspect and motive.
In Oshkosh Wisconsin on August 15 a discharged employer Thomas He Monsin a millionaire sash and a door man uger was shot to death today by Frederick Hampsel a discharged employee. The incident follows a dispute with the former employer. Police have taken Hampsel into custody for questioning.
Two street cars on the Metropolitan Street railway collided today near the Armourdale shops in Kansas City Kay injuring seven persons.
Kansas City market update lists Wheat Sept 12, Lee 733, cash No 2 hard 76 3 73 74 68 70, red 75 to 76. Corn Sept 46 24, Dec 26 34, cash No 2 mixed 47 2 white 47k 347. Oats No 2 white 35 to 37, 2 mixed 3H. Rye 45 to 54. Hay Timothy 9 9 0 to 8 10.4 prairie 88. Butter creamery 15 to 17, dairy 15. Eggs 13 1/2¢. Wheat receipts 106 cars.
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