06 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1905
Page
1
An ill-formed OCR item references He G. W. Jones and a medical or telecommunication notice. The text mentions a medical practice, a surgical tour or procedure, and related contact numbers or home telephones. The readable fragments suggest a local notice about services and possible demonstrations or attendance details.
Dallas December reports delayed as President J. A. Taylor orders revisions and asks Senator Blackwell to hold the release. Taylor travels to Oklahoma City and cites ongoing adjustments affecting the National Ginners report.
The unexpected postponement of Manjula Iro's arrival to present his report to the emperor suggests a major shift in Japanese cabinet alignment. Officials believe the delay signals impending changes at the highest levels of government.
Washington reports outline a revised Interstate Commerce Commission bill adding publicity provisions and extending oversight to refrigeration and farming charges. The measure also forbids carriers from selling a shipper a base rate then charging a short term premium. Earlier notes mention statehood timing for Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona and a rules committee move to compel canal appropriation debate. Nomination shifts include Sam Hallack as U S marshal for South Dakota and a May bill to curb using insurer funds in elections.
Washington senators report Senator Mitchell of Oregon resigns as chair of the Senate committee on Inter Oceanic canals. Vice President Peirtanks received the telegram announcing the move.
In Washington today a number of annual reports were presented to the senate. From Mexico City dispatches it is reported that American Consul Pareens was killed by an electric car late last night, with details continuing to emerge.
Telegraph briefs note the appointment of Very Rev John F Morris vicar general of the Nashville diocese as domestic prelate with the title monsignor. Also mentioned are quirky lines on Hextopians and baked beans, wholesale bean data, and a note on opera in Philadelphia with performers Caruso and Edeth Walker among others.
At the thirtyth annual Kansas State Historical Society meeting, L. L. Moore of Lawrence was elected president for the coming year. Other officers named include First Vice President JR Mead of Wichita, Second Vice President George W. Veale, Treasurer Jann Guthrie of Topeka, and Secretary George W. Martin of Topeka. Directors listed include Abncht Lawrence, Anderson Topeka, Autapis Leavemartis, Baker Topeka, and many others from Kansas towns such as Lawrence, Topeka, Chanute, Leavenworth, and Wichita.
A report from Concordia Kansas recalls that 33 years ago David Henry, a resident, sold town property for 24000 and loaned the sum to John Holica of Marmouth Als. The deed to a farm was used as security. Henry died last winter and the estate settlement revealed the farm remains tied to Henry, with about 216000 needed to secure it.
The sixth annual convention of the Southwest Racsay and Oklahoma Implement and Wardwara Dealer's association opened in Wichtts Kan this afternoon with about 30 attendees. Prominent implement manufacturers gathered for the event and exhibits. President H. C. Taylor of Lyons Kansas will present his annual report and ex-governor W. E. Stanley of the host city will deliver the welcome address.
Mrs. PG Walton wife of the First National Bank president at Anthony Kansas sat reading at home when a man entered through an unlocked window and escaped with jewelry watches gold wares and four diamonds valued around 2000 dollars.
A garbled descrip tion notes Frank C Peyroly a Milpages exchanger serving a year sentence in the state penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth was visited by his married daughter Mrs Beeker yesterday. The fragmentary text hints at a family encounter with unclear surrounding details.
Curran Wenkieg, arrested yesterday on a robbery charge involving a companion, filed habeas corpus in probate court to secure release. The case details include alleged theft from the companion and are linked to an incident dated December 6.
The will of Warren Cooper a Manhattan Kang citizen who died here directs 81 000 bequeathed to the Missouri Humane Society and the residue to two Manhattan cousins. The total value of the estate is unknown.
Early morning blaze at the Ravchins county court house began around 3 40. The fire likely spared safes in several offices but damage is extensive and preliminary reports are mixed with uncertainty about losses.
In Girard Kansas Mrs Ina Harry alleged to be involved in a kidnapping attempt was overcome by ammonia fumes but later calmed with help from friends and officers. She was placed under probate court care. James F Barry identifies the woman as his divorced wife and will aid in her case.
Washington reporters note a district court decision denying mandamus to compel recognition of an alleged adoption by marriage into the Choctaw nation. West’s claim for allotment rests on being adopted via marriage to an Indian woman, rejected due to lack of interior department approval and discretionary limits. The piece references contemporary magazine essays and fiction in the same issue.
The Christmas number features outdoor articles on nature and travel, stories like Fight Buckskin and The Pearl Eater, poems such as Journey's Boy, and pieces on nesting and reptiles. It highlights Hart's and Clifton Johnson’s contributions, with readers urged to Raymond's Drug Store for gifts.
The Burr Metnatosy monthly issue, scarce India tint, features six color plates and panoramic scenes. It highlights famous portraits of Paderewski, Grant, Gould, and others, plus a new story by Ethel Watta Mumford Amory. The double issue, priced at ten cents per copy, is praised as highly valuable and appealing.
Amusements note announces Charles H. Yale's Feverlister Devils Auction TM as a forthcoming attraction at the Gower Sock Opera House on Saturday December 9. Roy Cross arrived from College California. Mrs Crass has been here with her mother Mrs J K Rankin. Finest line of gold pie and salted gold fohe sold at premium prices. Try hot chocolate or coffee with whipped cream at 6 cents a cup at Wiedeman's.
Congressman Hepburn testified in Washington that 26 canal salaries exceed 35,000 dollars, with ranges from 4,000 to 5,000, 4,000 to 9,000, and 3,000 to 3,000 dollars for various posts. He denied knowledge of a reported 10,000 dollar annual press agent payment. Williams called the canal a partisan project and proposed amendments to cut spending.
The Lawrence paper details the Murle club meeting December 13 with key members and officers elected. It records Topeka attendance at the State Historical Society session, round table gatherings, art visits, lectures, and various social happenings including weddings, dinners, and local visits by notable residents and visitors from Kansas City and Chicago.
University of Kansas plans a June commencement address by President Henry Churchill King and a May Music Festival committee event. December club meeting postponed to January. Roy Crasy and Cross families mentioned as local university connections. Lieutenant William W. Reno of the U.S. Army visits, recalling his student editor days. Lectures include Pret. Dennisen of Michigan with a Roman Fortraltura talk, and a YWCA meeting. The Civil Engineering department builds a Kansas concrete testing machine. Literary League met December 6. Wilsons celebrate wooden anniversary with Mister and Mrs. Jones Wilson at 935 Pennsylvania Street.
Kansas City reports mixed commodity values with corn and oats steady to firm. Wheat futures show Dec and May activity with modest gains. pork, lard and butter markets list several price points. Receipts include wheat cars, with Chicago markets cited and grain futures near term contracts.
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