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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1903
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple names and codes with scattered dates and places, offering no coherent event or outcome. Readers should expect an unreadable jumble of initials, surnames, numbers, and stray words in a damaged historical page segment.
Busy Vatican engineers and officials labor to ready a secure conclave area in Rome. The task involves sealing rooms, mounting high windows, guarding entrances, and coordinating extensive arrangements to ensure absolute secrecy during the papal election process.
A garbled dispatch describes unrest among Kurdish groups with references to sects, religious tension, and a crackdown. The text mentions leadership names, military or police actions, and calls for division or negotiation amid ongoing conflict.
The Chicago Federation of Labor takes control of the strike and Kellogg Company support, voting $15,000 monthly to sustain the protest. Reports from Seattle detail a steamer arrival at midnight aboard the Excelsior. The drowning of Miss Lou White and two others near the Na vin and Copper rivers is noted, with Bert Ford among the reported dead.
President Castro refused to grant the exequator of the Spanish consul over domestic matters, drawing dissatisfaction from foreign ministers including Minister Lowen. In Berlin the Prussian minister urged Austria Russia and France railways to curb alcohol use by railway officials. In New York stock news E. S. Hooly & Co. failure announced.
London July 2 Sir Charles of the advanced party in the Commons accused the government of cringing to Germany and Venezuela policy. He attacked the ministry for a vague foreign policy and urged consistency after King Edward’s France visit and President Toutibel’s Hague trip. Lord Cromborne defended the empire’s stance, while Crinbourne pressed Britain to engage with all powers.
Historical notice describes mine and smelter operations near Power. discusses ore assays, site ownership, adjoining lands, and potential sale of the property including the mine, power company interests, and related infrastructure. Mentions a smelter and a proposed consolidation with adjacent lands, with references to timing and ownership stakes.
In Tacoma Washington the superior court upheld a ruling affecting Bremerton officials and the nearby navy yard area. The decision to enforce a measure near the Puget Sound and naval property was handed down today and immediately appealed to higher authorities.
Vienna reports a sensational tale from the Universal Bucharest about a plot to unite Servia and Bulgaria by dethroning Prince Ferdinand and replacing him with the Kara Georgeviteh dynasty. The story also claims the plan would settle the Macedonian question.
A specialist in backward children examined Prince George the eldest son of King Peter of Servia for the imperial government. The examiner reported to the emperor that the boy is degenerate after observations during the past week in St. Petersburg on July 27.
California inmates escaped with several guards killed as a wide pursuit spread across counties. Militia was ordered out while sheriffs mobilized, with a trail of escaped prisoners moving toward towns and authorities tracing the fugitives through multiple jurisdictions.
Judge Ryan today sentenced five former members of the House of Delegates in St. Louis for municipal franchise bribes and perjury. John A. Sheridan, T. Edward Albright, and Jerry J. Hannigan each drew five years, Louis Decker four, Emil Hartmann six. All filed appeals. Each party’s bond was set at 10,000. Leavenworth business men plan a company to run a trolley line to Platts City Mo.
In Rolla Missouri on a Sunday four people were wounded and one may die after a shooting tied to an old grudge. Victims include Ferny Andres in Guide Cay, the Gaacorte le oriver, FW McDowell, lis san, ed. McDowell, and Gus Totas. One suspect Dave alleged beat by Adres sparked the confrontation. Doctors report McDowell suffered head injuries and may not recover.
A report states several Manhattan and Bronx operations were ordered to cease business. Investigators found misconduct among proprietors and bureaus, with claims of illegal activities and financial improprieties. Authorities assert the action aims to halt further harm and protect consumers.
A garbled report mentions a Black person and a search for a pheyen named Chirk near a sundry location. It references beads, white gem material, a nan of tient ride, and the Vantage area. Surrounding reports note Gund and Chey tied to a Gollan ad.
Washington reports W A Miller, foreman in the book binding department of the Government Printing Office, resumes duties amid a union dispute. The union vows to appeal to President Roosevelt to remove Miller as charges are pursued. The lengthy item also notes other unrelated events and accidents from New York to Michigan.
Disjointed OCR text reports a Washington state department briefing about wartime measures and a refinery line. It mentions soldiers, streets lined, and officials in the capital, with unclear specifics on dates or locations.
Woman fell from a hospital window in New York and survived with injuries. Police say she was found by hospital staff and transported to safety. Investigators are reviewing security and access controls as the patient recovers from non fatal injuries.
A man from Schenectady identified as the husband of Mrs. Quittier is described as the dead woman's husband. He told police he found his wife in Albany after she arrived with servants. The couple's acquaintance Weiss, a close friend, reportedly pursued her this past year and accompanied her to town.
Judge presiding as jurors and a panel of twenty four gather for the boodle trials. Slanderous charges against four senators including Parris and Mathwivs are met with early demurrers as the court convenes and neighbors watch from Leaner home surroundings.
Delegates from populists fusion populists and moderates gather in Denver for a three day conference to re unite the party and prep for next fall’s campaign. In Kentucky Curtis Jet and Thomas White were in court with Marcus assassination case drawing a crowd of lawmen and onlookers.
It is reported that President Jesse s Missouri university has been offer-.
Judge Abell orders the grand jury to meet next Monday to continue probing two city charges. The judge aims for a thorough investigation, seeking substantial men of good judgment and instructs the sheriff to report any suggested summons to the court. The trials now pending will affect the schedule and may run through hot weather.
Ft Riley Kansas July 2 The cavalry department competition in marksmanship will be held at the post this year by order of the department commander Engineers using carbines will also be permitted to compete.
Market brief shows cattle prices with steers at 4.60 to 5.75 for Chicago bulk, heifers and cows at 2.00 to 4.00, packers at 5.15, muttons at 0.90 to 1.00, creamery prices in Chicago 1 to 11 cents, dairies 13 to 17 cents, eggs around 15 cents. Includes wholesale ranges and regional notes.
Grain and provision prices noted for July 2 with oats and rye ranges, mixed and white oats values, timothy hay at 5.50, 38.00 prairie, creamery butter at 15 to 16 cents, dairy at 16 to 14 cents, and eggs around 11 to 19 cents. Receipts show 311 cars of wheat.
Fragmentary OCR lists various judicial and county offices including judge district court clerk county attorney deputy clerk deputy register of deeds deputy register of surveyor county sheriff and treasurer with garbled titles and names possibly indicating a county government roster.
Washington July 27 The American Protective Tariff League opposes ratification of reciprocity with Cuba and Canada. It warns the Cuban treaty as a wedge toward Canada and eventual protectionist splinters. Paris July 26 A woman arrested for smoking in an omnibus loses at higher court, ruling no law forbidding public smoking. Johnson County Kansas Grange held its 27th annual picnic at Olathe with about 3,000 attendees.
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