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Lawrence Journal World

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Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1905

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Attormer at? aw ome over amrence National Ranke

Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled line mentioning an attorney and a national ranking. No coherent event or identities are recoverable for a full summary.

Attormer

Peace Talks Stall as Roosevelt Presses for Gains

Roosevelt continues shuttle diplomacy with Russia and Japan amid rumors of concessions. Reports from Portsmouth indicate progress yet no clear breakthrough, with St Petersburg and Tokyo entrenched on indemnity issues and Sakhalin. diplomats note a commercial settlement remains the likely path.

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The foreign office notes Portsmouth talks may not end quickly. In Erle Captain Pattek MacMahon, of the yacht Mystic, burned to death and eighteen others nearly suffocated in a fire at the Charles Seck block. A sign in Raymond's windows touts 25 Vols for 25 Dollars for the Encyc Britannica offer.

Berlin Portsmouth Erle Pattek MacMahon Mystic Charles Seck MacMahon Congress Raymond

Suits Filed to Recover State Funds in Shawnee County

The state filed three suits in Shawnee county district court to recover funds held by the First National Bank for collection. The cases name Title Guaranty and Trust Company of Scranton as surety for T S Kelly for 500000 dollars, United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company for 250000 dollars, and the First National Bank with William Sims C W Noel W F Russington and C A Devlin as defendants for 1?5?000 dollars.

Topeka Kans Shawnee County First National Bank Coleman Gleed Ware & Gleed F. J. Williams First Salt Guaranty and Trust Company of Scranton T. T. Kelly W. Fi, Russlagton C. A. Devlin

Ripley Defends Santa Fe Oil Claims Amid Criticism

Chicago August 26 President Ripley of tig 4. F. & F. replies to critics arguing the Santa Fe is not profiting from Standard Oil pipelines, denying oil ties to Wells or Kansas field deals. He asserts exchanges with Wells and ratios were proper but claims no oil frame in Washington influenced decisions. Inspector Wilson’s testimony tied to charges against Senator Mitchell, with promises of favorable recommendations in exchange for money.

Chicago Ripley Tig Crue Santa Fe Standard Oil Company Standard Oil Kansas Eld Standard of Company Trata Fe Atx Et Bre Washington CL. Ama Butarter Taurus Wilson Staley Mitchell Gregana Wits Sama Wits Hess Jo

Methodist Conference votes to seek merger of western and southwestern Missouri

The Western Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Kansas City votes to ask the May Birmingham general conference to merge most of the Western into the Southwestern Missouri Conference. The Western section covers eastern Kansas and southern Nebraska and aims to withdraw South Methodism from the North Methodist area.

Kansas City M. Pe. Church South Kansas Birmingham Ala Nebraska South Methodist North Methodist Fual

Foresters Pass Resolution Excluding Japanese Same as Chinese

The Foresters of Americas at their biennial convention endorse excluding Japanese from the United States, aligning with Chinese exclusion. Resolution introduced by E J Wolfe of California, president pro tem of the California Japanese Exclusion society. dispatch from Oran reports a flying column ready to seize Saida if the sultan does not meet French demands.

Buffalo the Foresters of Americas United States E. J. Wolfe California California Japanese Esclusion Society Paris Oran Algeria Morocco Saida

Roosevelt Tours Submarine Plonger and Planger Test

President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt with guests witnessed a Plonger torpedo boat test from the Sylph yacht off Oyster Bay. The submarine craft carried out several maneuvers, including a fifty minute immersion, during the outing on August 26.

Oyster Bay President Roosevelt Plonger L. 1 Roosevelt

Champagne used at Kansas battleship christening claim

Abilene businessman G C Sterl returned from the east and asserts champagne, not water, was used to christen the battleship Kansas at Camden New Jersey. He witnessed the champagne bottle sealed and broken by Miss Hoch and says early reports about water were a joke later accepted by many.

Ablena Kany Kansas John Brown G. C. Stern Abilena Sterl Camden N. J Rasus Bellaview Stratford Miss Hoch Stratford Sters

TURF MAN ARRESTED FOR CRIMINAL CONTEMPT

A chaotic report from New York details an arrest of John K. Maddon a Kentucky turf owner connected with several racing ventures. He was convicted of criminal contempt and sentenced to thirty days in a jail until a subpoena and related legal actions in the supreme court could be resolved.

New York N. Y Ohn Maddon Vulayo Supreme Court Minion Savatowin

Baltic Provinces Disorder Report Details Violence

Police report documents rising unrest in the Baltic provinces with four attempts on officials lives and multiple attacks on private citizens. Twelve incidents include six attacks on police and two bomb throwings amid anarchistic activity, with turbulence noted over four months.

Petersburg Fousgia Baltic

Mosby Blamed In Kansas Political Turmoil

Washington reports Mosby the Confederate guerrilla leader of Mosbys Vitalian Rangers is faulted for leaking information to the press about charges against Senator Burton of Kansas. Investigators and prosecutors pursue convictions while debates rise over public policy and Burton’s political support.

Washington Aus John 18 Meésby Guerrila Mosby Vartizan Rangers Burtee Kansas Robb Iin Burton

Cousin on the Stand in Taggart Vore Trial

In Wooster Ohio on August 26 William Taggart, cousin of Captain Taggart, testified for cross examination. He gave evasive answers while prosecutors seek to prove he received funds from Bra Taggart via Chicago agent Harlburt to cover Mrs Taggart’s debts to Orville. He denied affection or closeness to Mrs Taggart.

George H Peak Elected ABA President

Chosen at Narragansett Flor Aug 26 George H Peak of Chicago is named president of the American Bar Association.

Narragansett Flor George H. Peak Chicago American Bar Association

Great Futurity Stakes At Sheepshead Bay Today

Worth about $50,000, the six furlong straight course futurity stakes runs this afternoon at Sheepshead Bay on a heavy track with seventeen probable starters. Among middle west contenders, Ormondale, son of Ormonde, is highly regarded, while Woolwich in Belmont colors is favored for his fondness of dirt.

New York N. Y Sheepshead May's Middle West Ormondale Ormonde Woolwich Belmonts

The Struggle Began In Chicago For 8 Hour Day

Chicago reports a nationwide push by non union printers to defeat the eight hour day by posting open shop notices at four Typothetae plants. Union printers to be employed en masse, with other Typothetae shops set to join. A non union worker arrival at any plant will trigger a master printers walkout across all its facilities.

Chicago Ill Uiun Firga Typothetae Typothatae Master Piintars Organization

Priest Reported Robbery and Kidnapping in Cleveland

Rev Benedict Jodhonski, a Catholic priest, told police he was held prisoner for 24 hours, forced to sign two votes for 500 each and two checks for a sum he cashed, and robbed of 330 and jewelry. Two men and a woman were arrested. the woman is alleged to have enticed the priest toward Cedar Avenue in a staged roll call attempt.

Cleveland Ohio Upomu Benedict Jodhonski Beth Cedar Avenue Walladlad

Equitable Life Directors Faced With State Probe

The Equitable Life Assurance Society and New York state seek a full court inquiry into alleged misconduct by the society’s directors and officers in handling funds. The directors issued a formal document responding to charges raised in a suit by the state.

New York Dug Equitable Life Assurance Society State of Equitable

Devastating Maine Hotel Fire Claims Three Lives

Summer Hotel in Readfield Maine raged early morning fire spreading through a two and a half story wooden building. Three people are dead likely Mr and Mrs BE Martin and their child from Moston. Five others were burned or injured as guests and staff escaped in night attire. Fire chiefs say a defective chimney sparked flames rapidly, forcing rapid evacuation as doctors from Winthrop and Readfield treated the wounded. Nearly all personal belongings were lost. The blaze left a scene of extensive property destruction with guests using clothing provided by nearby travelers and the hotel clerk Boutwell badly burned while guiding others to safety.

Readfield Marancoux Lake Marancock BE. A. Martin Child Moston Robt Boutiwetl Mathlen Mass Firse Tezssam Kosten W. J. Maxwell Brooklyn N.Y Uf. Martin Dorchester Martin Clerk Boutwell Curtaveg Winthrop and Readfeld

Hay WHl Filed Washington Avenue Petitions and Local News

The article previews probate actions in Washington Avenue with a petition by Clara Stay widow of the late Secretary dab Hay. It notes property values and a patronage of the Hay estate. It also reports appointments and social visits across Kansas towns including Wellington Topeka Emporia Wichita Lawrence and Ottawa. The Williams and Walker company rehearses for Abyssima in Montreal September 14 under Wm Docksletter.

Washington, Ave Clara S. Stay Dabu Hay Hay Alice Meyers Hayden New York City Nash’? Walker Williams and Walker Company Aol Montreal Canada Wm. Dockstetter

Letha Williams Injured In City Car Panic

Letha Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs B A Williams visiting Kansas City suffered a broken right leg below the knee Thursday night. Returning from a park with friends the electric car controller burned out causing a panic and she was pushed from the rear platform and trampled as the crowd dispersed. She was the only seriously hurt passenger. Also noted is the funeral of Mrs Eberhart at the German Lutheran church and a barn theft at W C Biggar's on Tennessee street with harness stolen.

Letha "Williams B. A. Wiliams Kansas City Williams

Japanese Naval Doings Report of August Actions

Rear Admiral Katuoka reports Imperial Navy actions in August. A naval division at Okhotsk captured an old style gun and ammunition on August 14 and night rides on August 7. The division seized the British bark Antiope near Sakhalin on August 3. Off Kamchatka the division took Russians aboard the American steamer Montara near Nikolayevsk, including Commander Eskky.

Nikalaivsk Eskky

Sweden and Norway union dissolution talks named

Stockholm Aug 26 The appointed commissioners for dissolving the Sweden Norway union were announced today with Swedish premier Christian Lundeberg and Norwegian premier Michelsen among the negotiators.

Stockholm Sweden Union of Norway Christian Lundeberg Michelsen

Fumigation in Progress in New Orleans Homes

New Orleans residents disinfect homes in response to an appeal by marine hospital authorities. In Leavenworth Kansas on August 28 Frank G Bigelow, a defaulter and axe handle maker of Milwaukee, arrived at the United States prison on June 11 and is studying Christian Seisnen during routine prison life.

New Orleans Marine Hospital Leavenworth Kans Frank G. Bigelow Axcanker Milwaukee United States Christian Seisnen

Couple in Hickory Run Welcome Twenty Third Child

Allentown Aug 26 Mr and Mrs Allen C Depp of Hickory Run report the birth of their twenty third child. The couple aged 40 claim to have the largest family in America by age. They married eighteen years ago. Congressman J D Bowarsock spoke at the Sigel pavilion on Thursday.

Allentown Allen C. Depp Hickory Run Twina America

County officers raid saloons seize beverages in Prohibitory crackdown

Sheriff Ray County Attorney Harley and deputies raided venues in Eu dora and surrounding areas, arresting seven alleged offenders on warrants. At each site police found beer, whiskey in bottles and kegs, beer cases, and related paraphernalia. Bonds were set at 400 dollars each, three suspects released on bail, and trials set for the November district court term.

Vader Ray Harley Eudora K. Hellanmuller Mary Cocs Fred Lorenz Lawrence Sheri’ Woodward Mollie Jenkins White Olton Joase Bear Leander Ray Jessie White John Ballard Clark Jussie White Mallard

Obituary of Yelinda R Morris of Knox County

Yelinda R Morris widow of Dr Richard Morris died at home on Kentua ky street after five days of paralytic decline following a long illness from Bright's disease. Born February 10 1836 in Ohio she lived in Knox County Illinois and Kansas. She married Dr Richard Morris in 1855 and moved with him to Lawrence after the Civil War before settling in Kansas. She was active in Plymouth Congregational Church and the Ladies Aid. The funeral will be at Plymouth Congregational Church tomorrow at 3 PM.

Yelinda R Richard Morris Kentuaky Street Hikht Gramdenitt Soa Mrs. Morris Vane Melluda Fh. Haptonstall Ohio Merman Hingis Knox County Lhoois Lilinois Volunteer Infantry Kixosag Lawrence Morris K. H. Parkins Emma Kansas Fred L Nelie V New E. R. Russell Kaglas ‘Ner A. C. Haptonstall Arkansas City Galesburg Ilinois Plymouth Church Shel Jamong Ae Plymouth Congregational Church

Lost watch charm with photo in Kent area dwelling

After September 1, inquire at 1321 Vermont Street for a rolled watch charm set with white and red stones containing a lady's picture. Reward offered upon return to Ball Bros Plano Factory.

Kent Vermont Street Plano Factory

Private Bank Closes as Owner Allegedly Skims Funds

A private concern bank at Mateau Illinois owned by John L Gobin of Clinton County closed after cashier C M Smith said Gobin recently bought the bank and then drew a 10000 note payable to himself, taking deposits. The note vanished from assets leaving about 90000 due depositors. Gobin fled town.

Indianapolis Ind Paris Ills Mateau John L. Gobin Clinton County C. M. Smith Gobin Smith Yetsarday

Capitalist Indicted in Oregon Land Fraud Case

Portland Aug. 2 The federal grand jury investigating the Oregon land frauds has returned true bills against Claude F Thayer a capitalist and son of former Governor Thayer, and several other operators in the scheme.

Portland Oregon Tro Hills Claude F. Thayer Thayer

Deaths and New Cases Report for New Orleans Aug 26

New Orleans Aug 26 reports six deaths and 15 new yellow fever cases amid ongoing health updates. Authorities urge vigilance as cases rise on the mountain front, with officials stating careful monitoring continues.

New Orleans

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