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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
1
Fragments show abstracts of title fire insurance and medical offices. Listings include George A Banks abstracts of title and time blocks for physicians surgeons and lawyers with multiple addresses and phones. The scattered text references a bank building and local businesses in a small city directory record.
In New Orleans under Louisiana state auspices a centennial celebration of the transfer of the Louisiana territory from France to the United States opened. French Ambassador Jusserand and US officials attended as warships reviewed by Governor Meard and other dignitaries. All government offices and schools closed for the event.
Washington reports a Kansas postmaster's dismissal follows inspector findings at Parsons. Representative Campbell named T. L. Taft, a Missouri Kansas Texas railroad conductor and lifelong Republican, as the new postmaster amid a longstanding Parsons appointment controversy involving Foley and Bent.
Berlin formally calls a Paris report about Princess Charlotte of Saxe Meiningen false and nonsense. The princess is not ill. In Washington, C Foley, sent by a convention from Indian Territory, presented to the House Territories Committee the Curtis bill for representation in Congress.
Bert Ross was hanged today at San Quentin State Prison for the murder of Deputy Sheriff William Ward of San Diego County. He went to the scaffold without a show of fear.
A fragmentary notice notes the D. of H. will repeat their dahes in 1.0 and that typewriters for boys at Boughton is available. Reading is uncertain. readers should seek fuller text for exact details.
Leavenworth Kan December 18 Post master Willard announces that after January 1 the Leavenworth Post Office will be first class as annual business will exceed 340 000 dollars This change will raise the postmasters salary from 2900 to 3000 and the assistant’s to 1500 dollars Much of the volume comes from mail routed for the fort home and federal penitentiary
Chicago December 18 Gus A Grigsby a chemist helper at an importing firm stole from his employers while earning 39 per week. He allegedly took about 200 a day and concealed 2500 worth of vanilla beans. Authorities believe he stole between 12000 and 9000 from stock. Detective Rose of M L Bartret Company led the arrest.
California detectives Hawley Murphy and Cowen killed two men, Joseph Choisser and Louis Choisser, during a raid on a hotel room in Los Angeles after the brothers fled from Illinois. The elder Choisser drew a pistol. Louis fired next, and both were killed as officers returned fire. The officers escaped unharmed.
Washington December 18 Secretary Root asked Brigadier General G C Merriman retired to inform the department if he was not edited correctly in an alleged interview in Denver yesterday in which he is made to say that the president's appointment of Leonard Wood to be major general is generally unpopular with the army men and that such appointments tend to unsettle the army and injure its morale The general was asked to make an explanation.
Galveston Texas December 14 Charles Merson a local anarchist was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after a recorder court trial for obstructing the streets. He was found not guilty and discharged without any basis for sensational eastern reports about Roosevelt home plans at Oyster Bay being in his possession.
Rumor circulated that Fagan declared war on Russia influenced trading at the Chicago board of trade. Buying orders surged as London markets showed declines in consols and Japanese securities, adding color to the tale.
A fire at a tenement on North Third Street in St Louis today killed Mrs Esther Stacey and seriously injured Miss Ray Bellmanut after they jumped from a third floor window. Maud Lester nearly suffocated but revived. The blaze caused extensive damage to the building.
Telegraph notices Colorado approved a plan to build an 85000 state building at the St Louis exposition with immediate construction. Also mentions clergy selections, European royal travel, a twenty fifth wedding anniversary, and local holiday commerce items including candles, fruits, and Christmas gifts from area merchants.
Seoul reports Russian attitude signals possible effort to block Japanese foothold in Corea. Radicals insist Russia must reach the sea for future protection and argue Japan in Corea would menace the region. The emperor avoids replying to US Minister Allen on Wiju, who seeks another audience. Russians resent American activity and say Americans play the Japanese game.
In Washington Dec 15 Wanger chairman of the committee on expenditures of the post reported favorably a resolution authorizing the committee to request the postmaster general for papers in connection with the recent investigation of the post office department and asked for immediate consideration.
Sixteen hundred livery drivers backed by every Chicago Teamsters union walked out for higher wages. Owners refused concessions citing automobiles reducing business. Major disruption included funeral procession pickets forcing hearse and carriage drivers to abandon services. Norfolk Wrights trial flight described as three miles with a wind of twenty one miles per hour. The Wright brothers used a box kite inspired frame with dual propellers and a gasoline engine to achieve sixty feet altitude and eight miles per hour.
Paris says the United Colombian committee released a statement detailing steps for Colombia. First, seek U S recognition of rights under the 1846 treaty via a commission. Second, if that fails, submit the question to the Plague arbitration court. Third, if Hague court submission is refused, Colombia will go to war with Latin American republics pledging aid.
Dayton reports twelve girls escaped a Candy building fire by leaping from fifth story windows while smoke rushed up the elevator shaft. Several landed on a neighboring roof and skylights, with Dr. Lambert aiding others by breaking their falls. Two among the injured are reported to die.
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad elected Dantel Willard of the Erie road as second vice president, succeeding Howard Elliot who has become president of the Northern Pacific. A special meeting of directors is slated tonight at honor sede. Fresh shipment of Lowney's chocolates in holiday packages is now at Ed Anderson's, with Cigars in ten cent boxes available at Dick Bros. Copyright books and content from a retailer follow.
Governor Bailey spoke to a crowded assembly hall at the University of Kansas chapel, urging students to value character, honesty, and service over mere money. He warned that the university and state depend on individual integrity and suggested the trained mind, heart, and hand as the nation’s hope.
Merchants in Lawrence enjoy strong pre Christmas trade as shops open from morning until closing time. The pre holiday rush keeps customers busy all day and is expected to continue for another week with rising volume.
The Fowler shops whistle signaled 1 pm as University of Kansas students gathered with grips and wraps for departures to homes across the state. Joyful crowds filled the streets heading to depots, while at 4 pm John Quiniay’s funeral was held at the Friends Church with many moral offerings from attendees.
Market wires show Kansas City cattle at 2.25 to 4.75 for heifers and steers, hogs 4.30 to 4.45, and mixed grain figures with wheat around 60s and corn in the 30s. Chicago listings include cattle up to 5.75, hogs near 4.40, and grain values across December and May futures. Local school holiday notes mention Hay Timothys and a Butter-Creamery pause. meanwhile a county representative search is advertised.
At the Kansas University board gathering regents T M Potter Scott Hopkins Charles M Converse and A C Mitchell considered land issues for the university. A committee urged Mrs Robinson to pursue repairs to land damaged by river cutting. Hell Rosa of Rosedale reviewed land donations for a medical school. Backmar received four weeks leave to lecture at Wisconsin. Degrees awarded to Hanna Kluck Sills and Olney teaching diploma. Holt named apprentice in Fowler shops.
Lawrence Nave merchants had a busy day as advertised deals fill the Journal. The paper urges readers to study the advertisers closely, noting the emphasis on holiday shopping and lasting value for shoppers and local business.
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