Brownell Notary Public and Law and Real Estate Firm
Fragmented OCR reads Oe W B Brownell attorney at law and real estate with offices in Massachusetts. Mention appears to be a notary public listing and law practice associated with a bank.
24 Jul 1905
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1905
Page
1
Fragmented OCR reads Oe W B Brownell attorney at law and real estate with offices in Massachusetts. Mention appears to be a notary public listing and law practice associated with a bank.
A massive blaze at Texas oil tanks near Humble began Sunday afternoon and raged, endangering 3.5 million barrels of product. Five workers are confirmed dead and hundreds homeless as crews struggled to contain the fire and prevent spread to adjacent tanks. several men remain unaccounted for.
Staged arrival greets Unicapa 14 Bared Romero and baron Komura in Chicago from St Paul aboard the Burlington Limited. Delegations include Japanese merchants students and professionals led by the Japanese consul. Acting Mayor Lewis' committee welcomes the party and escorts them to the auditorium before departure aboard the Bennsy vania at eighteen hours for New York.
Fifty mounted police under Captain SirNames seized St Louis county on Sunday by order of Governor Folkan to enforce the Sunday closing law. Seventeen saloon keepers were arrested without Sheriff Kerpe, who has said he cannot enforce the law.
In St. Louis a about 60 year old man died by poison in Forest Park. A note in his pocket quotes Agree with Dr Osler old man poor man has no business on earth. Laundry mark I M Booth of GOOD COTTON ADVANCE New Orleans attached to collar. Cotton futures rise over thirty points after dire crop reports. Deluge rains hindered upland fields.
Berlin reports that Emperor William and Emperor Nicholas met early today off the Swedish coast near Hjorkao Island. The encounter follows prior talks on peace, with William urging reforms and Nicholas facing discontent at home. William, aligned with Roosevelt, planned to press for terms acceptable to both sides as the belligerents discuss peace.
San Francisco July. Hound, aged and at the mercy of Mexican bandits, Loomis from San Francisco was taken prisoner near San Iuas, Mexico. A ransom promise saved his life, as the robbers planned to kill him after stripping him of valuables. Loomis is superintendent of a fruit company at San MiaG and well known locally.
Dispatches report that St Petersburga fell five hours under control of thousands of roughs who attacked residents in crowded streets. Several killed or injured as rioters breached homes pursuing victims amid chaos. Governor Carter of Hawaii traveled to the United States to seek presidential backing for his administration amidst local tensions.
A squad of policemen was detailed by Chief Kiely to patrol the Del Mar race track today for duty. It will impose arrests only if violations of the anti gambling laws are proven by the officers.
London July 24 The government has no intention of resigning after Thursday's adverse vote. Premier Hal four' eagerly awaited statement in the house of commons followed a packed chamber as the terms were announced. New York July 24 The 225000 a year pension of Dr Henry B Hyde widow of the founder of Hyustable Life Assurance Society has been cut off by Paul Morton new chairman of the board of local directors. Washington July 4Y William A McKitrick Morse Joneson county Washington secured a patent on a machine for harvesting and husking standing corn. San Francisco July 4 Chinatown will have an eight to ten page morning Chinese language daily, the only such paper on American soil, signaling a new political party in China and the United States.
Washington reports Surgeon General will supervise yellow fever response in New Orleans. Trained officials will oversee care and prevent outbreaks while detention camps outside city limits will house refugees temporarily. State and federal authorities implement inspection measures and mosquito control as wary residents return to New Orleans to avoid family separation.
Washington July 24 engineers of the reclamation service study a pumping system to recover 100 second feet of groundwater for delivery to farmers along the Farmers' Ditch south of Garden City Kansas. The plan includes ten bore wells per station, electric power from a central station, and surface conduits to feed the main canal.
Carrie Bouraini, 14, daughter of a farmer near Abilene Kansas, died by taking strychnine. She attributed her act to disappointment at being barred from attending a Adventist camp meeting with her parents.
Czar Nicholas departed Peterhof by Imperial yacht Polar Star 19 to meet Emperor William of Germany in the Finnish waters as both nations pursue Hohenzollern discussions and peace signals amid tensions.
Guthrie Oklahoma July 24 The investigation into school warrant frauds in Indian Territory may involve Senator Jo Ralph Burton of Kansas. Indictments allege Burton received funds connected to forged Shene Warrants and that warrants were moved through a St Louis bank. United States Marshal Ben Colbert, implicated in the case, faced threats tied to the warrants.
Florence Kansas July 24 reports say CL Fessler of Sycamore Kansas found near Arkansas City Santa Fe track. He was struck and cut, a money watch and a water bottle found on him. Suspected that he was robbed and killed, placed on the track to fake a crime. details indicate he had worked at Ness City and was en route to Kurus Rao.
Washington rumors on June 2 reference a possible successor to the parade printer role with Joseph L. Griswold of Kansas and Mr Palmer mentioned. Reports were dismissed by former Postmaster General aides amid a growing scandal tied to a type setting machine purchase. Several candidates vie for the $1,500 yearly government printer post.
Washington July 4 The Postoffice Department plans to number rural boxes to improve handling of mail. Delivery to business addresses by number alone will be authorized as with other post office boxes to prevent improper and unlawful use.
Justice Brien of the court of appeals granted an order staying the execution of Albert T. Patrick, convicted of murdering William M. Rice. The stay awaits argument on a motion for reargument, set for September 2, with counsel for Patrick contending the points were overruled by a majority affirming the conviction.
The body of a young woman about 22 was found in the river at Muscatine on July 24. Her throat was cut and a coroner's jury ruled the death a murder. She remained unidentified though suspected to be from a well to do family, as she wore diamonds and was well dressed.
Captain Reuben Smith of Osawatomie a pioneer of Miami county died Saturday Born in England he came to Kansas at an early age He was a member of the legislature in the seventies A marriage license was granted to Timothy Coffey and Anna Bradley both of Lawrence
The body of John Paul Jones was moved from the temporary vault to a new chapel as a formal ceremony occurred. The sword of Jones was placed with Commander Nicholson aboard the cruiser Ta juind and a marine patrol was posted.
Miss Mabel Henry of Chanute and Mr. Andrew Hudson of Starnatt Kansas wed at the bride’s mother's home in Chanute. The couple plan a brief honeymoon visiting Minneapolis and the northern lakes before returning. The bride, KU and Chicago alumna, was a social and literary favorite in Chanute. Hudson, a Kauas City businessman, is connected with Levy Henning & Judson and Phi Delta fraternity.
State Treasurer Kelly declared readiness to present a bond exceeding one million dollars for the Executive Council, insisting on no compromise and stating Governor Hoch offered no remarks on the situation. Governor Tech refused to discuss extra sessions, tax policy, or appointment of a new state treasurer.
A Sunday gathering of anarchists in New York included French, Italian, and Spanish agitators. Violent speeches were delivered, a program was proposed, and about $7 was reportedly raised to push energetic action. The Spanish attendees appeared most active, with mentions of correspondence with the European groups and rumors of neighborhood disturbances near San Sebastian.
Kansas and Chicago markets show cattle receipts around 11 000 to 15 000 head with stockers, feeders and cows and heifers priced in the 2 400 to 4 10 range. Kansas City grain bids list wheat, oats, and corn with mixed futures and steady in some contracts. Price quotes cover July deliveries and nearby months with several varying bid figures.
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