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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1905
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows multiple law firms and lawyers listed with varied addresses and practices. Names include BLOWLEGS, MENGAI, KWOK, PERKINS, HANES & SON, RAM, and others, with references to abstracts of title and general practice. The text is garbled but indicates a directory-like listing of legal professionals and related services.
From Prominent Family. Louis Bist son of Jeremiah Pheey, 31, wealthy pork packer, mortally wounded after a stabbing when attacked by Murphy and Tigtwaymen during a dispute involving friend David Leahey. Leahey unable to discuss the matter. In Kansas Lola Dec St, Morn Presbyterian Church announces a gavel enterprise. it has raised a thirty acre farm to fund expenses about 1000 yearly. The tract, rented and joined Moran, secured for 1.25 an acre, will be planted to corn with expected proceeds of several hundred dollars.
Topeka Dec 30 The state charter board granted charters today to Socit Umbria Tralia Cheekopee no capital First Baptist Church Lakin Kan The Paleo Telephons company Pall 33000 Wichita Pors Huron thresher company Wichita 25000 Oil company of Arizona 250000 Join in the E and L of S dance next Monday eight In 1 O O F ball Satisfaction guaranteed when you use Olmsted s Cough Cure
Nashington December 30 Sandator Hourrows, chairman of the privileges and elections committee, contemplates calling a meeting next Saturday to consider matters in the Smoot investigation. A quorum will decide if Acton proceeds or the matter slides to the following week. Burrows may seek to hear Carliale as an additional argument for the protestants.
Charles H. Smith of the Two Johns company dies in hospital after being shot by C. F. Cooper, a New York theatrical manager, over allegations of attentions to Cooper's wife. The coroner remanded Cooper without bond.
Reported plan by the War Department to test new revolver models for the US Army aiming at greater stopping power and larger calibers possibly differing from current weapons, with tests scheduled in Rome and other locations.
Manilas Dec 30 William Jennings Bryan toured provinces Hulocan Nueva Belle Nueva Beljr with celebrations and a ten hour railroad excursion. At Malos he spoke on independence urging obedience to government and outlining democratic and republican principles. He praised crops and prosperity while questioning local leaders before sailing to Visayan islands.
Articles of Incorporation were filed in San Francisco revealing Union Steamship Company to operate with Union Oil. Capital stock is 1405 million. The firm plans transport between the Pacific coast ports and Panama and the Orient, and routes for steamers between the eastern Panama side and Europe.
New York reports the legislative insurance investigating committee will close its four month inquiry with a prepared report to the legislature. New evidence has emerged and several key witnesses are expected to testify as the panel reconvenes for a decisive session next week.
In Cape Haytien on December 30 the Dowlalean cruiser Independen cia sails for Monte Christo on Santo Domingo's southern coast. Morales may return as supporters seek to regain control while Vich President Gaceres stays temporary. Gen. Rodriguez, backing Mosses, occupies San Lorenzo de Guayphin awaiting Moses arrival. District inhabitants brace for decisive conflict near Monte Christo.
Mrs J H Griffith of Baldwin is shopping in town today. A Barron of Argentine jam tong today. E Hogan went to Kansas City this afternoon on business. Mrs Robert McFarland started for San Francisco. Miss Wegin Metaker of Kansas City spending a short time here. Mr and Mrs Lorler and daughter returned from Emporia. Miss Maud Borrill went to Baldwin to visit Tuesday. Mrs P W Eberhardt went to Kansas City to be guest of friends. Mr and Mrs Chas Simmonds of St Louis visiting here. Ernest Gentry returned from Minneapolis. Miss Ethel Morrow will entertain for Miss Rone Troutman of Topeka. Mrs Emily Conn will celebrate birthday Tuesday afternoon. Mrs F Gnefkow came from Kansas City. Miss Lucy Hargis returned from Denver. Mr and Mrs Ernest Carson returned to Carthage, Mo. Charles Decker goes to Topeka for New Year. Mrs Emma Whittaker of Buffalo guest of John Woodard. Phi Pals entertainment Jan 12 corrected to Phi Sigs. Miss Gulla Myera returned from Strong City. Ti J Otten of Sedalia, F Otten of Chicago, J A Otten of Coffeyville home for holidays.
Desirable 125 by 125 foot house near University with fine blue grass lawn and good condition. Choles room house on Mamsachue Jetts Street offers a solid property. Call 700 Mass St for details from C. G. Hawk.
Major H B W Hartwig longtime Buchanan county judge ex mayor and prominent citizen died in St Joseph at age 63. He served as judge and held influential civic roles in local government and business. His passing removes a leading figure in early 20th century Missouri public life.
Harry Blakely a traveling salesman for a Wichita firm was found dead and Mrs Maud Jones a widow in a room on East Williams Street lying in a dying condition. The room was filled with gas.
Pittsburg reports control of the Pittsburg and Monana copper company, capitalized at 630,000,000, passed to A. W. Mellon interests. Also notes a 20 acre Sternberg farm for sale near town and a marriage license involvement. Police ran down three mad dogs in recent action at Raywon'da.
J Glathart visits Eudora today while Ming Yaabel Hazen is to return. Many locals travel to Fort Leavenworth Vinland and Kansas City for visits and social events. A marriage is planned for Mabel Atble and Percival Curtis Milea at 4 PM January 10 1906 in Kansas City with a second party held at 603 Louisiana Street.
Representative Ringer Hermann of Oregon, under indictment in the Oregon land frauds, is expected to arrive in Washington this evening or tomorrow. Interior officials anticipate the trial will begin within thirty days. Hermann may seek immunity as a member of Congress, avoiding trial during service. Putar and McKinley, also under indictment, are expected for trial. They have allegedly evaded Oregon authorities for state-law violations.
Funeral services held at the church of the Madeleine for Raymond Prefontaine Canadian minister of marine and fisheries who died in Paris on December 25. Government rendered military honors and President Loubet with cabinet ministers attended event in Paria Des 30.
St Petersburg dispatch says scattered revolutionists show feeble resistance to troops while workers council gains leverage. Radical papers hype desperate battles claiming rebels control ten square miles of Moscow, though authorities move to quell the strike.
White Star Line steamer Celtic arriving from Liverpool reports severe storm damage on Christmas Day. Enormous seas washed over starboard quarters tearing out section of plating and breaking uprights. Water entered engineer gangway and flooded compartments. windows doors and headlamps smashed.
The Times dispatch from Odessa reports the crisis ending. Public sentiment cooled under martial law, about two thirds of strikers returning to work, and most leaders arrested.
In San Francisco the Rue Man Church of North America presses for closer ties with American Protestant Episcopal churches to interpret the Common Book of Prayer. Inirsk, Baranogiteh order restored on railroads after unrest. A faulty river incident and a fire in Chariton cause heavy losses. New Year ice cream orders urged for Weldezann’s.
The three masted schooner Advance In rides the north side of the Coquille river mouth at Bandon Oregon. The crew remains uncertain and in grave danger of being lost as the vessel seems likely to perish.
New York reports Mutua Life Insurance cuts affecting Robert A Grannis and Dr A Gillette Nice, with former pay of 50,000 and 40,000 annually reduced to 10,000 each following the Truesdale committee inquiry.
Washington Del war department strong denials about Gov Wright resigning and Commissioner Smith succeeding him. Wright once said he would resign but was persuaded to withhold. It is intimated a better position may be offered and he will accept at the proper time.
John G. Clark of the Bank of California San Francisco will retire after exactly fifty years of service. The bank organized December 1 1855 and adopted its current name in 1863. Clark born in Delhi New York 1833, came to California with his parents at age 11.
In St. Petersburg on December 30 an clash at the Novaki ship building yards left eight Cossacks and twenty seven workmen wounded as men were lined. The report notes injuries among several workers and a harsh confrontation between troops and laborers.
In Galena Kansas on December 30 the Missouri district zinc buyers faced intensified competition. The week’s basis price for 60 percent ore stood at 30 dollars, making top grades worth more than 4 dollars per unit. Large producers refused to sell below the basis, while ore read price reached 878 dollars per ton, several dollars above the prior record.
Oklahoma City Oklahoma bank of Moore was robbed at an early hour. The safe blew open with estro glycerine and the bank building was damaged. Tools were found nearby, a hand cart used by the burglars was located, and a thorough search is underway. The loss was insured. In New York, December 30, Chas Bray was named president of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company, replacing John A Topping.
Sunday services listed for First Church of Christ Second floor F A A hall Lutheran First Methodist Episcopal Unitarian Christian churches with service times and brief invitations. Local ads for Raymond's Olmsted's Wiedemann and other shops mention products and New Year specials.
A distillate of stock news, appointments, and local notices: $5,000 paid for a New York stock exchange record price, a regulatory appointment in Richland Kansas, Barnes National Bank of St Joseph Mo capital, a county fair promotion in Mexico Mo, and remarks from the Geological Society meeting in Ottawa with Dr Robert Bell. Also mentions loans, remnant sales, and local ads for products and books.
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