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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1905
Page
1
Heat waves across the East and Midwest bring record highs in Philadelphia and other cities. Reports of intense suffering, roof sleepers, and multiple prostrations accompany scattered deaths as temperatures climb into the 90s and beyond. Cities mentioned include Philadelphia Weston Boston New York Cleveland Detroit Lincoln Baltimore Chicago and Detroit.
Early today a gas tank explosion at the depot hotel in Wabasha Minnesota caused a fatal fire. Victims named include Mel Hoff man and baby Robert Johnson Gertrudy Stenasher Rebecca Herman James Hunt and Mrs Hoff man the proprietress. Several others feared buried in ruins as search efforts continue and Hunt reportedly died returning to save others.
Miss Rose Paster and John G. Fhelps Stokes, a wealthy settlement worker, married today in Norton Episcopal Church. After a trip abroad they will live in Tower East in New York and pursue settlement work.
A majority stake in the Equitable Life Assurance securities formerly held by Thomas B F Ryan after purchase from James Stavenhyde has been formally transferred to the board of trustees led by President Inveland. The selling price is 240000 with Ryan retaining a 4 percent interest. Seattle July 18 headlines note alarm over gold dust around Fairbanks and possible troop dispatch. Topeka July 18 charter board issued several new company charters including Kramer Milling Kensington and St John Convention Hall among others.
In Topeka on July 4 Governor Hoch announced W. Fr. Haskell of Smith County as warden of the Lanning Penitentiary. The move aims to calm political strains with J. K. Burrow while Royce remains a close ally. Captain John Seaton of Atchison named to the penitentiary board. seat to replace Maskell.
Atchison Kansas July 11 The preliminary hearing for Advert Peasley a magnetic healer charged with poisoning his wife was set for July 28 He denied purchasing poison in Leavenworth after police said it was bought The case centers on his alleged involvement in the poisoning attempt.
A New York report dated July 1 discusses alleged falsification tied to a government report from June. The letter claims to expose inner workings and is attributed to a man known in the affair, though his identity is withheld. Train service is noted as operating on time.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad arranged today to use the train sheds behind Union Station after the depot was purged last night. Trains ran on schedule today. One person was injured. The depot will be rebuilt soon.
A series of late July incidents include a Buenos Ayres suicide noted as a possible foul play case involving Baron Von Ende, and a fatal train collision near Bormera Illinois with multiple injuries and a boiler explosion. Other reports record drownings in Kansas, a cattle wreck in Guthrie Oklahoma, and court proceedings adjourned with sales orders confirmed.
Tokio July 15 reports place General Linavitch’s force near 400000 as water transport relays troops and supplies. An official observer says Linovitch aims a major demonstration with plenipotentiaries while avoiding real aggression. Captain Bougouln is said to return to France. Witte meets the emperor with Minister Lamsdont showing harmony of views. Struck a freight train.
A New York Central fast train on the Chicago and Detroit special collided with a freight train at East Rochester. The engineer was fatally injured and the fireman severely scalded. one passenger was badly cut. The crash occurred today as trains crossed paths.
Edward J. Lewis petitions to set aside a fraud order issued by Postmaster General Cortelyou against him and Peoples United States Bank. U S Attorney argues Congress empowers the postmaster general to issue such orders and designates him the final arbiter, with court review limited to fraud or malice charges.
Jani Ve Reulede who refused to return to France under Loubet amnesty says he is considering a visit to the United States to study the American constitution. He was exiled for sedition and signals a possible political stay. In Washington state, a signalled message from Lightship Sixty-seven read All well, suggesting last night’s vessel incident report may be inaccurate or misinterpreted.
Leaks point to Washington where Chief Statistician Jean Hyde resigns his post accepted by Secretary Wilson. Joseph Bristow arrives to cover statistical duties until a vacancy is filled at Salina. Ter nan Huber, 26, of White City drowns in a pond near Logan. He recently graduated from Kansas and planned to attend Harvard.
A July 18 special election in Nebraska's 1st district fills a vacancy from Barkett's resignation. Republican candidate E M Pollard faces Democrat Frank W Brown of Lincoln. Also, George Tredick, treated for appendicitis, will return home to Krogman Kansas Saturday with Charles Van Flot accompanying him.
The article reports persistent heat with a forecast of cooler conditions tomorrow as southerly winds shift to variable. It notes no major suffering yet and cites a nationwide hot spell per AP dispatches. Temperature highs are noted from the Mississippi valley to the east, with showers in parts of the British Northwest and Gulf coast regions.
The Eudora gas well, halted by water, resumed flow around 4 o clock last evening and boosted gas output by about a third. The Lawrence Gas Company reports progress, with the well now estimated at 2,000,000, and officials say the issue of water interference has not curtailed the gas flow.
Mayor Weaver may initiate criminal prosecutions against prominent city figures after a New York conference with Elihu Root and other counsel. Root advised action due to District Attorney Bell’s refusal to proceed, suggesting the mayor seek magistrate authorization to pursue charges. The meeting included Wayne Marvelligh, James Guyworden, Julien Kasies, and Joseph Auerbach representing the committee of nine and seventy to determine the next steps.
Independence Kansas July 4 Prairie Oil and Gas reports Sunday's pipeline runs from the territory south Kansas fields totaling 900 barrels with 4 600 barrels from the Tevelanil pool. The day’s Kansas runs bring the total to near 1 200 barrels marking the busiest day since the midcontinent field opened. Wichita Kansas July 16 Southwestern Crop Bulletin projects Kansas winter wheat at 67 000 000 bushels Texas over 9 000 000 Oklahoma 14 000 000 and Missouri 14 000 000. Oats are good quality and corn promises well.
The Standard reports heavy oil extraction started Monday morning across the Kansas territory field after an earlier announced plan delayed by higher output and storage shortages. O. F. Hanscome offers upholstery and mattress work at 1015 Massachusetts Street with renovated mattresses and guaranteed first class service.
The adjourned meeting approved H. B. Asher as city assessor by seven to four on the first ballot. Open session resumed amid debate over the Elliott Street paving contract and bidding adjustments.
Clerks set new bid dates for contracts and a July 31 adjournment aims to finish before winter weather. Personal items note visits and travel by Mrs. Charlton, Miss Sinclair, Miss Masford, and many others. a Lawrence Camera Club picnic at Lake View enjoyed boating and photography. A reunion of Central Normal College and Nickerson College alumni drew about fifteen attendees with plans for yearly summer and winter reunions.
Four men arrested Sunday on highway robbery charges were arraigned in county court yesterday. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 22, with $25 bond for each man. They signed their own bonds and were released.
Market reports from Kansas City and Chicago show cattle prices for steers cows and calves and hogs with quotes for stockers and feeders and packer bids. A separate note reports William Devine being taken into custody after a Santa Fe train incident due to his mental state.
Aeronaut Maloney and Prof Montgomeries airplane plummeted three thousand feet during a Sno Jog flight on July 14. Maloney sustained fatal injuries. details indicate the crash will prove fatal.
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