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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1903

Page

1

Abstracts of Title and Law Services Advertised

Abstracts of title and law services offered by George A. Banks. Fire insurance and abstract business with attention to titles. Office next to Eldridge house, Keith general practice with 24 hour calls at the hospital. Pons $16 Sato.

Jaskena Means Opera House Jourea Nortor First National George A. Banks Eldridge House Keith Ofice Sato

Blizzard and cold snap sweep Kansas and Missouri

A severe early winter storm moves through Kansas and Missouri with blizzard conditions. Reports from Topeka Abilene Wellington Osborne and Atchison describe icy roads strong winds and a drop in temperatures. Some wheat damage feared as dust and drifting snow disrupt travel across central regions.

Topeka Kansas Abilein Wellington Kan Kanagas Osborne Shee Atehisa Atchison Frankfort

Snowbound Chicago Brings Transit Crippling Blizzard

Snow blankets Chicago as railroads and street cars suffer heavy disruption. A severe blizzard grips Illinois, halting or delaying service for the city and surrounding areas today.

Chicago

Consolidation planned at Western Fruit Jobbers meeting

In Des Moines, plans were unveiled to consolidate fruit jobbing houses across a territory bounded by Chicago Denver St Louis and Winnipeg. The move aims to merge smaller city houses into single units for efficiency while larger cities may still require more than one house to handle volume. The stated reason is reduced transmission losses.

Des Moines Chicago Denver St. Louis Winnipeg Western Fruit Jobbers Association

Proctor Suffering Heart Neuralgia At Cosmos Club

Civil Service Commissioner Colonel John R. Proctor was seized by a severe neuralgia of the heart at the Cosmos club today and was reported out of danger, but later died by afternoon. NAT GOODWIN HART reports from Washington.

Washington Leo Civil Service John R. Proctor Cosmos Club Proctor

Engagement of Margot Burnett to Austrian Count

Announcement from Mrs. Joseph F. Stone of New York states Margot Burnett, formerly Miss Mary Burnett of Cincinnati, is engaged to Count Alexander Beroldigen of Austria. Also reports comedian N. C. Goodwin surviving a Brooklyn Bridge automobile crash after being knocked from his car and sustaining a temple artery injury. ACQUITTED OF MURDER.

New York Joseph F. Stone Margot Alexander Beroldigen Austria Stone Mary Burnett Cincinnati N.C

Web City mine owner acquitted in fatal shooting case

Ben C Ayler the Webb City millionaire mine owner was acquitted today by a circuit court jury after eight minutes deliberation in a self defense plea regarding the shooting of Gordon Allen at Prosperity mines near here two months ago.

Carthage Ben C. Ayler Webb City Gordon Allen Joplin Prosperity Mines Here Ayler

Mrs Hazen Dead in Gasoline Explosion

Berlin reports the Kaiser’s voice has recovered and he can speak normally. Topeka notes Mrs Judge Hazen burned in a gasoline explosion died last night. Wm Wiedemann advertises reliable work at Mettner’s photo rooms and fresh oysters delivery. University Book Store hawks magazines and Keeler’s sells games.

Berlin Topeka Judge Hazen Mettner's Wiedemann Massachusetts Streeet

New York Court Grants Temp Injunction in Labor Dispute

In New York on December 12 Justice Marcan of the supreme court issued a sweeping temporary injunction. After an agreement with the local typographers and stereotypers unions, United States Printing Co will retain only union men after January. The injunction bars the unions from organizing a strike, picketing, boycotting, or interfering with the company’s business.

New York Electrotypers and Stereotypers United States Printing Companys Justice Marcan Supreme Court

Panama Plan Perfected in Permanent Republic Form

Washington reports final steps completed for a permanent republican government in Panama with Consul Gudgar dispatch noting an election for a constitutional convention set for January 4 and a convention meeting on January 20. Reached mother's side. Governor Cummins hurried home from Boston after a telegram announced his mother's illness.

Washington State Department Panama Gudgar Des Moines Der Cummins Boston

Chicago chosen for next Republican National Convention

The Republican National Committee chose Chicago to host the next convention, set for June 21 at noon. Offers were Louisville 40,000 and Chicago 40,000, later raised to 375.10 to cover expenses. Porto Rican delegates spoke of Americanization and representation, with executive session to decide further.

Washington Republican National Committee Chicago St. Louis Pittsburg Stewart N. B. Scott West Virginia Hanna Payne Harry 5. New Indianapolis R. B. Sehneider Nebraska Island Heath Porto Rico Todd San Juan Republican Party i _ Jos E. Brioso Manna

Protest Against Domination At Banquet Sparks Conversation

Chicago reports toastmaster William J. O Brien refused to toast the American flag calling it a farce as violence and fear limit workers rights. Contractor Wm Grace criticizes labor leaders Gompers and Mitchell. A Kansas girl connected to a murder case may be sent to Beloit girls industrial school. A Wynnewood man convicted of killing his father faces life, while Fort Leavenworth general Bell heads to Washington. The President selects W S Buchanan to be first U S minister to Panama. A church social in Washington features height measurements and musical numbers. Wilder Bros advertises the citys largest line of mens hosiery.

Chicago William J. O’ Brien Auditorium Hotel Wm. Grace Gompers Mitchell Salina Kan Wee Myrtle Compton Ed Larkin Harvey Badonna Girls’ Industrial School Beloit Ottawa

Oklahoma Grain Inspector Dies After Runaway Injuries

Col onel C. T. Prouty territorial grain inspector died from injuries suffered in a runaway accident weeks earlier at Kingfisher Oklahoma He had served in the third Oklahoma Legislative Assembly and the Illinois legislature in 1868. he moved from Dighton Kansas to Oklahoma Territory. Blanch Boise must serve jail sentence after Carrie Nation incident in Topeka The Shawnee county district court supreme court decision requires thirty days in jail under Judge Hazen ruling reflecting the infamous vandalism of plate glass fronts.

Kingfisher Okla C. T. Prouty Territorial Third Legislative Assembly of Oklahoma Dighton Kan Topeka Blanch Boise Carrie Nation Shawnee County Supreme Court Hazen Miss Bolsa

Four City Councilmen Implicated in Kansas City Bribery Case

Grand jury in Kansas City Kansas suspects four city councilmen received checks from a brick company to influence contract awards. Agents of the same firm may testify next week. In Tokyo, Russia replies to Japanese proposals, with likely modifications. Japan sets general election for March 1.

Kansas City Kan Tokio Russia Katsura

Unitarian Ladies Hold Successful Christmas Fair and Entertainment

The Unitarian ladies hosted a Christmas fair and food sale in church parlors yesterday. Weather was favorable and patronage high, with a social finale featuring Jessie Morton and Maude Morrison, recitations by Mrs. George Hood, and a lively program including The Singing comedic acts, ventriloquism, and javeling tricks, managed by Mrs. W. H. Carruth.

Jessie Morton Maude Morrison Paul Lawrence Duning George Hood Professor Higgins

Severe Fall In Sibley Leaves William Jones Injured

William Jones alighted during a train stop near the depot in Sibley to walk when darkness fell. Crossing a sewer bridge he stepped off and plunged about eighteen feet. Onlookers found a deep forehead cut and skinned hands. He complained of back pain, a doctor was summoned and he was taken home. He was easier later in the day.

William Jones Sibley Mr. Jones

Knight Discharged in Preliminary Hearing

Strauss Knight faced a preliminary hearing in county court on a bicycle theft charge. Judge Tudge Learnard discharged Knight, ruling evidence insufficient to bind him over. The quiet proceeding drew little attention.

Tudge Learnard Strauss Knight Young Knight

Supreme Court strikes clause in mechanics lien law

Wyandotte County case notes the Kansas Supreme Court ruling that a feature of the mechanics lien law violates equal protection by denying a reasonable attorney's fee to winning artisans or day laborers. The decision affects H. B. Woodmanses versus J. T. Atkinson seeking wages and costs.

Topeka Supreme Court H. B. Woodmanses J.T. Atkinson District Court of Wyindotte County

Bond Agent Seeks Bridge Bonds Deal Stalled by Denominations

The board of county commissioners discussed a bond-buying agent from an eastern firm for refunding bridge construction and Bridge Street bonds. The agent planned to pay for the county debt evidence but requested further instructions after learning many bonds were in small denominations.

Board of County Commissioners Bridge Street Douglas County

Socials and Gatherings Across Lawrence and Nearby

A flurry of society notices from Lawrence highlights many hostesses. Professor F. Marvin hosts at home with a paper on immunology after dinner. Miss Lula Sherman entertains K U friends at whist. Mrs. Hair hosts a reception for a guest. numerous visits unfold as Mrs. J. Gibb and relatives travel, and many clubs including Pi Phis and Priscilla members meet or plan events through December.

Professor F. ©. Marvin Oldard New Club Sidney Griggs Abilene Bessie Leslie Howard W. C. Abbott Ethel Luther Topeka Pi Phis Hessle Kates T. M. Hargis New Hampshire Street Harry Hutchings A. J. Gritin Milo‘ “Treworgy Gritin Thomas Corwin Lan Gannon Mr. Gannon John Gannon Cleveland Ohio Clyde Nichols Lawrence Kansas City Arthur Griggs K. E. Dix Ft. Scott W. J. Flintom Marion Dick Julia Hill McLouth Kansas F. Pp. Culver Iumboldt Martha Malapert Osage City Nettie J . Newmark J. W. Green Nebraska Will Chapman Vinland R. Bert Woods Svalhart Texas W. A. Harris Tonganoxie Monroe John Walton I. E. Baxter Leslie Hill Pi Beta Phi Baxter Vermont Street

Markets by Wire Live Stock and Grain Data

Kansas City reports cattle, hogs, and prices with multiple ranges. Grain and hay values listed across wheat, corn, oats, butter, eggs, and receipts. Chicago follows with futures for wheat, corn, oats, pork, and lard.

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