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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1903
Page
1
Reports describe the pope’s continued frailty with signs of improvement, while Vatican corridors and windows show cautious calm. Officials discuss contingency plans and mournful public reaction as ministers weigh the government’s stance and future measures.
The article notes military bands set to perform for the public while war preparations face shifting discretion. It mentions departmental chiefs who may authorize limbering of military bands within jurisdiction and a union response to a restricted timetable amid efforts to spare troops.
A dead body found today near a millfront in Warrensburg involves George Kinmo son of Jota Kinmen a Kansas City real estate dealer. Police treat the case as a mystery awaiting investigation.
The Cheyenne and Washita railroad was chartered to extend through Day Reger Mills Carter Washita and Caddo counties to the Chickasaw nation. Ade Jong will run the new road. July 18.
Paris reports King Victor Emmanuel of Italy will visit France on October 1. A Montana carpenter named Burrill, described as a negro, has gone insane after reading reports of widespread lynchings of Black people.
Washington reports that the secretary of war approved preliminary maneuvers arrangements to include militia from several states at Fort Riley Kansas in October. Governors of Kansas Nebraska Iowa Missouri and Arkansas to designate each one regiment of infantry.
In Prentiss County Mississippi Miss Willig May, a resident for eight years, faced public scrutiny amid local gossip and questions about her past. The piece notes community neighbors, a few details about her ties to nearby Boonesite and the county seat, and mentions a Saturday afternoon reading of reports.
A brief item notes Grover Cleveland is said to have a son in Wisconsin. The report references a person tied to the Cleveland name and mentions an unnamed wake or ceremony in a midwest location. Details are unclear due to OCR garble but the claim centers on a presidential figure fathering a child in the region.
A fragmentary report notes San Francisco and Los Angeles bond activity with leaders like A. Chirk of Montana and C. Clark cited by his son CW Clark. The text is garbled, but references to bonds, leaders, and regional notes are apparent.
Fragmented text shows a nomination for Moses as mayor candidate in the seventh district. It notes his reception of a nomination and references a resignation and political maneuvering, with unclear dates and names due to damaged OCR.
A Kansas tornado struck southwest of Lant Springs wart.luisds, severities causing damage estimated around 10,041. The storm swept a 70 to 300 mile wide strip, tearing out barns, houses, and corn plots. No lives reported harmed as oats were swept away and livestock unhurt.
Wellington Kan July 4 appoints Burnette of Caldwell as county attorney after vacancy left by Emery E Wilson. Burnette filed bond and oath, assumes duties immediately amid reports of a suicide incident surrounding the former officeholder.
Two widows of Nathan Kelley, an old soldier who died in Effingham County last month, have appeared. After his death, Mrs. Lydian Kelley of Effingham was appointed administrator of his estate as widow, and now Mrs. Jeanette Kelley of Kansas City makes a similar claim.
A Kansas wage dispute sees miners and operators at odds over a proposed scale. The conference adjourned until Monday amid talks of revisions, with both sides signaling ongoing negotiation and a ceremonial event planned for President Mitchell.
A July report from New York discusses Russell Sage on currents in the stock market. It notes concerns about quick reactions, optimistic yet cautious prospects, and calls for steady policy amid volatile trading conditions.
Reported in Thaegien area a woman died after a gasoline stove exploded while she stood over it in her kitchen. Neighbors awoke to smoke and a rear porch blaze as firefighters battled flames. The wreckage and ensuing investigation delayed release of full details and local gasoline price updates noted in the same dispatch.
The Rock Island route through Topeka was picked as the official highway for Kansas Grand Army of the Republic officers and staff to attend the San Francisco encampment. A special train will depart Topeka on August 15 carrying the department commander and staff, the Woman's Relief Corps, and the Ladies aid. In St Joseph, a baby found starved, with life insurance noted, prompts a police inquiry and forthcoming investigation.
In Seattle the Pransippi Commercial congress outlines topics for discussion at its next session on August 1. The agenda includes western trade relations with China, irrigation, road rates, and legislation to aid national goals. Additional focus covers industrial trends and regional services.
The report notes a large gathering of Okeptworthers today with attendees around 22,000. Delegates from regional centers convened at headquarters preparing for the event and rally efforts led by Dr. Berry and others.
President Marroquin urged Congress to accept the treaty arguing it would improve finances, strengthen ties with the United States, and boost enterprise. He warned rejection would harm Panama’s state and the government would bear responsibility for lost opportunity.
Kingston Jamaica reports the German warship Falke will sail to Port au Prince amid a siege declaration and clashes between President Nord and the chamber. National guards are mobilized as the crisis escalates. Fragments note a separate freight rate drop in San Francisco as Orient trade tensions ease.
In Muskogee Oklahoma Territory on July 18 Col. R. L. Owen P McKellop secretary of Creek council and Renj Marshal prominent Indians circulate a petition among Indian citizens urging the president to remove Secretary Hitchcock of the interior department. The cause is disapproval of rules governing Creek lands sales and allotments.
The town reports a busy bridge crossing event with crowds on both sides and widespread interest. The structure had been closed for two weeks, causing river-area disruption as residents and teams navigated the temporary arrangements for wagons and pedestrians and awaiting broader plans.
Vittsburg, Pie. reports indicate tin plate mills at Mudkeesport reopened after a strike action. Union leaders insist the walkout was not recognized by management and vow to continue pressure. Police prepared for possible clashes as workers guarded the plant while demonstrators gathered outside.
Chicago speech by William J. Bryan to thousands of Democrats drew cheers amid interruptions as he referenced Grover Cleveland and his supporters. In Washington, July 18, Col Thomas Barry was selected for brigadier general to fill a vacancy created by Leonard Wood's promotion.
Telegraphic notices report the establishment of a post office at Bellaire in Woodward county with John Kerns named as postmaster. Also noted is the death of an unknown Black man struck by a Santa Fe passenger train near Wichita Kansas yesterday afternoon. A fragment indicates ongoing work in Kansas oil fields.
Market notes list cattle bids by class including cows, heifers, calves and stockers with prices from 1.50 to 5.70 per unit, plus July 14 cattle figures and top price around 5.70. Wheat and corn futures show Sept Dec ranges, with spot quotes near 1.06 to 1.24 for wheat and around 0.45 to 0.50 for corn. Creameries and dairy prices shift 15 to 20 cents and eggs around 13 to 16 cents per dozen. receipts show 13 cars of wheat in Chicago.
A storm in Wardner East Wiphl was claimed to be the town’s worst, with two deaths and 16 injured, yet later reports show the destruction was untrue. Rural districts report heavy rain and winds with property damage but no fatalities.
The A W Simms box factory safe was pried open at noon, with over 1200 dollars stolen in cash and checks. Most money taken was in large bills, less than 100 in checks. A United States special agent notes success of cotton in Hawaii and plans a new industry. Secretary Hay departed for his summer home on Lake Sunapee to rest until autumn.
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