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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
7
Enrollment notes outline sophomore and junior classes with Wednesday and Thursday sessions. Some students still transfer from other schools. Saturday morning enrollment is cancelled. A. Hainman, specialist, lists medical products and local vendors for summer comfort. Lawrence Transfer Co. reports packing and ling services.
John A Bell Jr of Pittsburgh with Bartlesville ties announces sale of oil holdings to Astic Oil Company, a foreign syndicate, valued at 751,000 dollars. The deal covers five companies with stakes in the Bartlesville field and names Bartlesville as the operating base for the new concern.
An arrest warrant was issued this afternoon for Bainbilloves, president of the Oklahoma Trust Company, now in liquidation by the city banking terror. He is accused of feloniously borrowing 411,680 of the bank's funds in violation of banking laws. Veness is in Chicago and reportedly agreed to return with extradition.
Glenn L. Mare, an aviator from Los Angeles, disappeared for over an hour Friday night while flying above Chicago. He reportedly crossed Lake Michigan, glimpsed a government lighthouse red flash two miles off shore, and landed safely in Roger’s Park after losing bearings near Creers field.
In a sweeping change, famed longhorn cattle fade from Kansas herds. Wild West show steers are lost after a train wreck, and cattle buyers seek replacements from distant markets. For years the longhorns defined local markets as cannery stock and rough stock stamped for beef.
A horse thief hiding in a dense 50 acre corn forest near Chaptan Wave was seen entering the town around 11. The marshal received a telegram claiming the theft at Womago. Townspeople armed with ears pursued through river banks and field edges as guards manned bridges and field exits. Hunters close in as the night thick forest hampers search.
Berlin reports growing fears over Emperor William II condition as official updates offer little reassurance. The ailing ruler has abandoned pursuits for the week and planned travel to Switzerland, but reports describe swelling and severe weakness, leaving aides unsure of the monarchs state.
An 820th birthday celebration for Emperor Francois Joseph at the Liebl palace included his daughters and grandchildren. A surprise gift involved a hidden contraption, while attendees, notably Arleutie Gisela, aimed to reassure the aging monarch. The event showcased the emperor’s continued prominence and public image.
Expert estimates place annual losses of 250 million dollars due to bad roads in the United States. Denver speakers arguing for improved transportation highlighted the impact on farmers and agricultural products against European competitors. The discussion, tied to a forthcoming congressional session, stressed urgency and funding to fix the problem.
The body of General William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth lies in Almey Dark Cemetery after a public funeral attended by representatives of several religious groups and masses from the United States. The Salvation Army faced large crowds as the burial drew widespread media attention.
Seattle dispatch reports Secretary Knox sails aboard the cruiser Maryland from Vancouver to join the funeral of the late emperor of Japan. Knox will represent the United States with Rear Admiral Alfred A. in naval duties. The Maryland travels to Durburn Harbor to coal and then on to Japan while American officials prepare ceremonial wreaths and tributes.
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