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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1903
Page
1
Thornton Gant, convicted of first degree murder for killing his wife in March, was sent to the state penitentiary after a stubborn insanity defense. The case from Mankato Kansas dated July 25 notes Gant's transfer following the verdict.
A long fragmented report notes a supposed fortune tied to Jose Corin and various parties in Mexico. It mentions court actions, railroad property, and multiple named figures amid unsettled land interests and foreign dealings. Several unsettled details reference Nebraska towns and local impacts of winds and heat.
Rome July 5 40 000 viewed the body in St Angelo as guards sealed the tomb. The lying in state concluded at noon and attendants began immediate preparations for the funeral rites while crowds dispersed from the streets.
Report details a severe typhoid outbreak in Kansas City tied to flood conditions. Hospitals including St Josephs and Womens Aid and Childrens report multiple critical cases and fatalities. Among patients and nurses, conditions are dire yet some recoveries anticipated, with city hospitals overwhelmed and care strained by the outbreak.
Two Kansas workers fought in a box car near a western town. One man was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous harm and jailed. The other, Breeminn from Denver, is in a hospital with injuries. Dates and precise places are unclear in the fragmentary report.
An opinion filed by the supreme court affirms a verdict for the plaintiff in a complex negligence suit over an industrial accident. The jury found the defendant company negligent as workers operated amid dangerous conditions. The trial record includes conflicting testimony and testimony about safety measures and duties. The court’s decision rests on whether reasonable care was exercised and whether proximate cause supported the damage claim.
Richmond Ky July 2 The will of General Cassius M Clay is said to be contested over a $10 bequest placed in trust to Dora Brock, not approved by his divorced wife and children who refuse to comment.
Richmond Ind July 2 5 Irving King once principal of the Tonganoke Kan academy has been elected to the faculty of the Pratt Topeka July 25 Governor Bailey Institute has ended the local coal oil inspector controversy at Atchison by reappointing B E Sheffield The other candidate was T J Hinton an old soldier
An unclear OCR passage describes a tense community dispute over a boycott and public issues. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, with scattered references to local figures and events. The text is partial and difficult to interpret.
Two Topeka men, returning from harvest work, were robbed of 15 dollars by two nervous suspects in a box car near here. Other items note Topeka city incidents and widespread business failures reported by Dun and Bradstreet for the week ending July 23. A separate item mentions a hotel workers dispute over gum chewing in Chicago.
The comptroller of the currency authorized Neodesha National Bank of Neodesha Kansas to begin business with a capital of 50000 dollars.
A long marginal account describes the Bookbinders Union in Washington deciding not to strike for now, with mentions of President orders, expulsions, reinstatement debates, and figures like Koreman and Cannon. The piece discusses union discipline, government interactions, and potential policy reforms affecting currency and industrial relations.
A fragmented report describes Kelley pushing for a chat with local officials over the past two weeks. The text mentions Lee and a lobbyist tied to railroad committee funding, including calls for testimony and questions about student affairs, with references to a lieutenant governor’s reaction to the unfolding inquiry.
A widespread fraud scheme defrauded numerous women in New York, Detroit, and Chicago. Criminals mailed deceitful notes promising cover charges and intermediary services, collecting funds while victims faced escalating debt and warnings from officials.
Fragmented report describes William Allen White in St Louis last night discussing reform with Circuits Attorney Polk. The scene unfolds at the Planters club as White departs, heading home in a dress described as likely for the residence, amid broader mentions of political figures and alleged investigations.
A Santa Fe passenger and a Missouri Pacific train collided at a crossing in Hutchinson Kansas. Two passengers were killed in the wreck. Authorities investigated the crash and prepared reports on the circumstances and safety at the crossing.
A head on collision between Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific trains near the junction west of the town injured twelve people. Victims include Chi Mansenet, Gerald Love, Barthert Bagside, and A. Nedson among others as doctors rushed the injured to hospital and the scene was described as a chaotic pileup with mangled cars and scattered debris.
A garbled historical snippet mentions law related topics, regulatory references, and names such as Midler and Chas. The text references government printing and a policy or dispute context with scattered terms like Vin, Washington, and Tooley. The fragment reads as a noisy OCR of a legal notice or discussion with unclear specifics.
In St Louis area reports one person injured and multiple victims indicate a chaotic scene near Compton Street. Police said a local event led to several injuries with emergency crews responding to a report of a casualty cluster on Ward Street and surrounding avenues.
Fragmentary item mentions political names and positions with unclear context. It notes election timing and a Bri league rate, referencing Irving Kin and a possible September event. Limited legible details prevent precise summary.
An erratic dispatch describes encounters with captured men and alleged killings on distant islands. It mentions Mexican soldiers detaining six prisoners, muttered references to Mesiena prospectors, and rough acts attributed to Dasliaes. The piece references a steamship Mongolia launched in New York destined for Pacific trade.
A fragmented report notes a woman’s disappearance connected to Cun veddia society. Vague references to individuals, transport and locations suggest a broad search effort without clear names or dates.
New reports describe the New York to Cleveland corridor with four daily segments and a proposed Adbase to Bhualfado path. Witnesses note a four day travel plan and railway tensions as the board of trade prearranged measures for interested parties. In Kansas, murder charges against Julia Coleman were dismissed by a county attorney who suspects insanity. Also, flood damage in Wamego prompts corn replanting while a web worm threatens inundated fields.
Fragmentary text describes a permit issue linked to Mormons and legal authority in New York. The readable portions reference a Mayan law tone and penalties, with mentions of oversights and compliance over several months. No cohesive narrative or verifiable names beyond generic entities.
A sharp quake rattled central North Carolina yesterday but caused no damage according to officials. Residents reported brief shaking in multiple counties with no structural harm or injuries recorded.
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