27 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
1
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A humorous Governor's Island tale recounts two soldiers Crowley and Hitchins who teased the sergeant major into a window cleaning challenge. They alternated cleaning outsides and insides with no window finished before the other, until laughter dissolved the feud and they became lifelong friends.
A December 22 message to Receiver James T. Bradley reports a check from Union Central Life Insurance of Cincinnati received at Topeka and to be paid on Bradley's return from Sedan. The Davisn policy to Union Central is for 10,000 dollars.
In Leavenworth on December 27 the eastern Lansing and Tonganozie joints were closed under state temperance league pressure. Several saloonkeepers from other regions have arrived seeking legal advice.
Robert Leddington, missing from Atchison for 28 years, returned yesterday aged and frail. His wife found him and brought him home, where she is nursing him back to health in the family dwelling.
Washington reports B E E McJimsey of Saint Joseph Missouri has been chosen as American consul at Callao Peru replacing Gotachalk who is promoted to general in Mexico City New York dispatch notes a planned one third discount on holiday goods and framed pictures at Wole's Book Store while ailing railway clerk Charles T Yarke was said to be near death in recent week
Topeka December 27 State Auditor Welty released an annual treasury check showing total funds of 56508689 with 51737916 held in Bliss National Bank. Over 300000 expected soon from a dividend declared by Receiver Bardley. General revenue fund stands at 443865, with most in First National bank. year end cash may be tight for warrants.
Reports from Qdcess Russia on December 21 describe a halted economy as train service ends beyond St Petersburg and Moscow while borders stay shut. The post and telegraph services resume, Odessa exodus continues, banks face closure by the revolutionary party, and business remains at a standstill.
A young African American man Elmer Brewer was mortally wounded when a gun discharged as Lee Howard tried to flee with the weapon through a fence in Leavenworth. The incident occurred in the south part of the city after Brewer reportedly visited Howard’s home and the gun went off.
John C. Mc Call secretary of New York Life testifies on December 27 describing Hamilton as seriously ill and refusing to release his check books while providing a funds statement from Tramiston. The testimony follows Mc Call's Europe trip to obtain Hamilton's accounting and includes the physician certificate about Hamilton's condition.
Mrs EH Linten plans a light Tonga visit with Miss Beth Kenaga in Lecontpton, while many townsfolk travel to Topeka for events. Ed Copley of Chicago visits family. Miss Matilda Stutthmyer hosts Friday afternoon. several guests journey to Pittaburg and Independence for weddings, house parties, and state teachers meetings. The basketball series at Haskell sees Bakers beat Juniors 15 to 0 as local social life continues with dinners, entertainments, and upcoming New Year gatherings.
Reports from St Petersburg claim the Moscow uprising will be crushed within four days as troops guard government buildings and reinforcements arrive. The Slovo cites grim mood in Moscow with mass casualties, Red Cross aid en route, and foreign-origin revolutionaries said to have entered Russia via Germany and England.
The MCA board received 8500 from Congressman J D Bowersock for the CAW building, bringing his total to 1500. Mrs Sarah I Robinson also sent 500 last week, raising her overall contributions to 15000 to date.
Notice to owners of dogs to monitor pets for weeks as hydrophobia symptoms will be fatally treated in dogs at large. A marriage license issued tonight to James T. Gais and Neill A. Johnson. Bargains advertised at Boughton with closeout items and cost prices. Leon Sutter of Abbeos visiting daughter Mrs. Perry Barber. L. D. Cornelius returns to Chelsea, I. T. Special price on Four tain Peos at Boughton.
Emperor Nichais learned from General Voubagsself that the Moscow revolt failed and that troops, despite some defections, are under control. Attacks with bombs and revolvers from building windows provoked fierce retaliation and enraged troops. A broader uprising looms with Odessa hinted as another potential spark, but a crushed Moscow rebellion would deal a lasting setback to the Reds.
Early today in Archie Missouri an attempt to blow up the two story building used as a Joint by F N Jesse was made. Dynamite blasted a two foot square hole in the wall but little interior damage occurred. A nearby building suffered slight damage and Jesse, asleep in the upper story, was unharmed. The Joint had operated there for two years. There is no clue.
The gunboat Paducha left Norfolk today for Monte Cristi. The navy department advised Rear Admiral Bradford of the departure and that she will be in American waters as soon as she arrives. Lyon Mason, manager of the Bell Telephone Company, received a watch chain set with diamonds and rubies from fellow employees last Sunday.
W R Stubbs won in Topaka yesterday and spoke on timing for the state convention. He noted divided opinion with March May and October options, October gaining unusual support. He had not formed a preference and said the state committee would decide time and place.
The article recounts Norway's new king as a former Danish navy apprentice named Carl in Danish service. He endured blunt discipline, mended clothes, kept gear orderly, slept in a hammock, and suffered seasickness while remaining unrecognized by rank among peers.
Akioki, a Japanese national, seeks to form a colony in Texas with 300 families across 10 000 acres in Be county. He envisions farming and silviculture with mulberry trees, aims to settle near San Antonio, and may buy a second 110 000 acre tract if the first succeeds, while a small Japanese colony already operates in Be county focusing on silk and related products.
John J. Tracy elected mayor of Taunton Massachusetts rose from poverty as one of fifteen children. He started as a boothlack in Milford, ran a rice shine in several towns, studied law on borrowed money, and by election time had a legal practice worth about twelve thousand dollars annually after serving twice as city attorney.
Louis Horwitz a Russian 28 seeks to change his name to Louis Hart in St Louis petition claiming bias against Russians and desire to disavow the Russian empire. Humanitarians oppose slaughter of animals at Christmas while Raymond's salt peter and Liquid Smoke are mentioned. A dog with hydrophobia leads Officer Thomas to shoot it as a precaution. Mim Alem Smock returns to Winfield.
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