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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1904
Page
1
A. Peerelxs, attorney at law, establishes a new office on the second floor of the Nationale Bank building, signaling expanded legal services and a foothold in the city’s financial district.
In St Louis William J Bryan predicts a victory for the Democrats in the coming election and says a dark horse candidate may capture the nomination He declines to name any preferred candidate or discuss Parker Gorman or Hearst He also notes he may not run and hints at a St Louis daily paper with Hearst involvement.
Major General John C. Hates assumes command of the northern division of the Barth States army with aides at St Louis. Major General Sumer arrives with staff to take command of the newly formed southwest division. W H Bancroft named general manager of the Union Pacific, effective immediately, while retaining his Oregon Short Line post. no other Union Pacific changes announced.
Henry Herbert Wiggort, famed for fleeing from Philadelphia to Denver with his wife’s niece Charlotte Bryan and allegedly taking more than 500 000 dollars, was arrested with Bryan in Princeton British Columbia. Chicago police chief Musham told the coroner’s jury he had no responsibility for the dragiois theatre disaster, shifting blame to others.
The case against A. ad Shores and Oh. Gay Stivers, attorneys for the Amalgamated Copper company, to disbar them from practicing law in Montana, was dismissed today by Judge Hampey.
The Red Star liner Noordland arrived in Philadelphia from Liverpool this morning with all aboard well. The Noordland, January 3, was passed at sea in a disabled condition and was overdue in port until now.
Washburn college faculty orders students not to play cards or dance during fraternity gatherings. In Frankfort Alabama three miners from Colfax were fatally injured in a mine accident with Charles Fells among the dead.
Courtland Kansas January fifteenth Miss Mae Glasgow daughter of ex Probate Judge J T Glasgow a educated and cultured teacher left school to husk corn. With farm labor scarce at twenty three dollars per day she helped her father by daily field work hoisting large crops. A sample of her output shows sixty bushels Monday sixty one bushels Tuesday and seventy bushels Wednesday.
On the Broad Street curb with only 13 000 in sales Cuban revolutionary bonds rose 22 points today from 68 to 90 after Havana announced the government would pay accumulated interest. A local bankers syndicate is said to have bought most of the 3 000 000 bonds outstanding, with earlier sales near 2. Wall Street authorities caution that market manipulation may have influenced the price.
John Robinson was hanged in Kirksville Missouri for the murder of his father in law George Conkle He declared he had made his peace with God and forgiven the crime In jail he shook hands with about 500 friends then returned to his cell and prayed before his execution night ended with sleep until the procession to the gallows
On the stand Robert Wynne testified about postal service knowledge and questioned details of rural free delivery. He said congressmen complained of delays in establishing routes but had no recall of failures to supply farms. Wynne also stated he distrusted Machen from December 1802.
At the morning session of the state agriculture meeting in Topeka on January 12, Mrs. Henry Blick of Syracuse outlined progress in Kansas sugar beet industry. In the afternoon C F Mills, secretary of the live stock department at the St Louis exposition, explained that department's work.
George Kingsley a Paola Kansas lawyer was found dead in isolation last evening at his home. Kingsley born in Ante Arbor Maine was a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and had practiced in Miami County since relocating from Michigan.
A verdict of guilty was returned today against John W. Baker for attempting to rob the Agra bank on November 24. Four letters were implicated in the crime. The trial of the second suspect, Gilmore, proceeded today.
A fire in New York destroyed a car barn and about fifty cars of the Coney Island and Brooklyn railroad company. The blaze consumed an entire block, causing a loss estimated at 125000.
In St Louis on January 15 the grand jury questioned more witnesses regarding alleged pneumatic tube and anti scalping legislation hoodle deals in the house of delegates. A second page covers focal news.
A gambling den in a border town near Black D ueck, Minnesota, was seized after a raid led by armed townsfolk. Vlummer and a female companion allegedly ousted the proprietor with revolvers, prompting a night of shooting and axe damage. The town council called volunteers and the sheriff was summoned. The town marshal was lightly wounded as exchanges continued until a truce formed by morning.
Authentic frontier reports arrive as suspicions spread that Colombian forces have begun Tadmarah operations. Troops are ready for service on a women's notice and conscription is complete, enabling fighting men to be deployed. Crises and ammunitions shipments are prepared for Tadkists interiorward, with Colombia forces expected to respond.
The article notes the executive's sole authority over interregional issues, declaring that Congress plays no role in these matters. It asserts the executive branch as the exclusive arbiter of all interstate questions and related policies.
Former governor Jenkins, released by President Roosevelt, today signs a newspaper article praising Hannua and urging Towina Republicans in Oklahoma to support Hanna as the fit candidate.
Reports from Hiawatha Topeka El Dorado Salina and Burlingame describe Republican and People’s Party actions. Key primaries set for January 23 January 30 and February 27. Roosevelt Curtis stance noted. Topeka convention pending April 2 with 19 state officer nominees. Hoeh seen as likely governor candidate in Nie for Hoeh sentiment across the county.
A Kansas City Star special reports Judge Marshall in the supreme court reversed a county court judgment in Walter Livingood vs. Joptin Consolidated Lead Company. Livingood, a ranching helper, was injured when a drill exploded, after failing to clear unexploded loads, and sought 10,000 dollars. The high court found Livingood negligent. Justice Valliant dissented.
Washington reports from Japan indicate heightened preparations for war and a pessimistic view on peace in the Japanese Russian dispute. Russia shows no sign of yielding while Japan seeks a settlement. The Japanese minister Kurino delivered the reply to the foreign office in St Petersburg amid doubt over Russia declaring war. Additional notes from London and St Louis mention expectations about Russia’s stance, with limited hope for a favorable outcome.
Chicago livery drivers strike ends with a closed shop agreement. Employees secure a negotiated wage scale and union protections in the settlement announced today.
A patchwork of society items lists visits and travels of Chancellor Strong to Kansas City, Rev. Leng returning from Ft. Scott, and others in Topeka Leavenworth Lawrence and Denver. Social clubs meet at homes for embroidery and music, anniversaries celebrated, and hosting plans announced..business figures A. Covey 45th anniversary party draws thirty-five friends with gifts and light refreshments. Local residents return from and plan trips to Plainville Humboldt and oil regions.
Kansas City Kansas articles say R P Tolloway, hotel proprietor, testified he paid city money to run his establishment under the same rules as other joint keepers. He claimed gambling houses had been allowed to operate without interference, as grand jury sessions focused on these joints.
After a twenty mile pursuit by armed posse and bloodhounds, two men who robbed the State Bank in Golts Kansas were captured near Wetmore. They were taken to Seneca and lodged in the county jail there.
A roundup notes a term limits proposal to fix the presidency at six years and bar reelection, Belgian syndicate plans to build an arms factory in Japan with 25 million capital, Cuba YMC A project via J W F Hubbard from New York, Moccasin torpedo boat beaching deemed caused by elements with no court inquiry, Carnegie museum chief W J Holland planning an ethnology expedition to gather early Plains Indian artifacts.
St Paul Jan 13 arrangements near completion for a Boer settlement in Montana. A Heer colony will be formed with a choice of Shields river or Milk river valley and immigration is expected to begin early this spring.
Former Missouri congressman Jon M. Glover was arrested by a military squad in Cripple Creek and jailed after Commander Ver Deckberg ordered the action following a letter alleged to violate terms of his release. The incident centers on alleged daily violation claims.
Senator Long has introduced a 25 000 bill in the senate to improve the national cemetery at Fort Scott. Representative Bowersock has introduced a similar measure in the house.
In Portland Oregon on January 15 E Benjamin Andrews chancellor of the Nebraska state university addressed the National Live Stock convention about supply and demand of beef cattle.
Keokuk Iowa January 15 Mrs Crain Clements died today at her home Her late husband was a brother of Mark Twain and served as acting governor of Nevada during the Civil War The item ends with an unrelated line about hot chocolate at Weldemann s
A visitor asks if a gas meter in a shut down house will continue to run when the street gas is turned off, recounting a prior experience in Chicago. The piece also notes a Knights and Ladies of Security dance scheduled for next Monday night January 18 in L. O. Q. F. hall with music by a first class orchestra.
Kansas City and Chicago reports show cattle and hog movements with prices across categories. Wheat and corn futures trend firm with varied May July and cash quotes, while oats rye and hay also trade, with receipts noted in wheat and other commodity markets.
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