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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1905
Page
1
June reports indicate a catastrophic hurricane hit Natal and Florban causing extensive loss of life. Authorities fear many corpses remain unrecovered as rescue teams struggle to reach Finetown and nearby towns.
Miss Sadive Verry of Macrow and J. T. are cited after a recent Baptist college graduate in Ie ikaed faces a court dispute over mental strain from excessive study. The case notes a white infant aged one and discusses alleged overtaxing of the mind due to rigorous schooling.
A new resignation adds to the wave of retirements from the board. The latest move follows recent departures as directors step down and the group reassesses leadership amid ongoing reshuffling.
A juvenile winner from New York markets wins a prize at a metropolitan event. The report mentions George Augustus Sandham and a satirical gesture by a participant. The piece conveys a competitive scene in the New York area with reference to a university setting.
A note on personal tragedy appears as A W Saleh shoots himself after a separation. General J K Hudson leaves Versailles to lead the Topeka Herald editorial department. Von Buelow is created a prince by Emperor William in Berlin.
Paris dispatch reports a semi official organ indicates ministers pursue peace and expect quick success. Washington sources note three peace conferences at the White House with Roosevelt, Taka wirt, Jusserand, and O’Neill, amid ongoing efforts toward a settlement.
A report from Herlin claims the German Emperor has been assassinated via a private telegram to the Mendelssohns, bankers of the Russian government. The Associated Press cannot confirm and the Mendelssohns deny receipt. In St Petersburg the Berlin rumor of Nicholas II’s assassination is deemed groundless.
Washington June 6 The Russian embassy asked the State Department about U S intentions regarding Russian warships at Mattaia Secretary Loomis replied by outlining the general nature of instructions issued yesterday to Governor Wright and Admiral Train.
St Petersburg reports Trepov’s appointment as assistant interior minister signals a shift toward reaction and a new two‑house legislative assembly. An imperial manifesto, possibly the next day, would create a zemstvo representation based on property and city peasant voters while the emperor retains veto power and dissolution authority.
The report notes Emperor Nicholas received Bouligan's resignation and that with General Trepoff installed as assistant minister of the interior Bouligan's position becomes untenable. Trato was advised by the secretary of the joary. The emperor declined to accept Bouligan's resignation.
Admiral Enquist recalls a naval clash with heavy torpedo boat actions and cruiser support. He describes black and white ships versus ships painted green and white, the fog of battle, and his decision to retreat thinking the fleet defeated to spare lives.
From Washington June 6 the state department reports seven Russian colliers anchored at Woosung may be interned. The Bodil torpedo boat destroyer has been interned at Shapphat. Emperor William favored peace but refrained from advising either side, his strong wish for peace becoming known.
It is learned in Manila that Washington’s demand to Enquist over the Russian squadron in port is not as severe as first reported and the time frame for action is still under discussion.
The Russian naval minister announced that the warships Admiral Nakimov Monomacha and Dmitri Nouske have sunk in shallow water and could be salvaged but Russia has practically agreed to interment of the vessels at Magia near St. Petersburg.
In Chicago on June 6 rumors swirled that peace talks could end the teamsters strike but no binding agreement existed. The joint council refused a May proposal and arbitration outcomes remained uncertain, with officials threatening renewed action if arbitration favored employers. Mayor Manners refused to meet unless a properly empowered committee arrived with written authority.
The sixth annual Kansas Festmasters convention met in Lawrence with eastern postmasters in attendance. Olatha was chosen as next meeting site, and Charles Sprague of Olathe was elected president with J Frank Smith of Pleasanton as secretary. The City Council in Lawrence adjourned after a long session addressing street, sewer, and sidewalk projects, budget items, and municipal appointments.
Kansas City and Chicago market notes show cattle prices with beef steers and cows, and wheat and corn futures listed. Also includes oats, rye, Timothy hay, and dairy notes with creameries and packers mentioned alongside cash and futures figures.
The Jelly Five and escorts hosted a Friday evening at Journal Hall in Atchison to honor Miss Winifred Morton a State University attendee and future public school teacher. Guests enjoyed card games and dancing, with light refreshments as twenty five couples praised Misses Ora Carter Anna Copeland Beatrice Frost Ceci Carter and Lena Smith as charming hostesses. A separate obituary notes William T Sherman Read a high school student aged 16 died at 1 30 am at his home on Malo Street with funeral services at 6 pm and burial in Seneca Kansas. Walter Taylor was hospitalized in Kansas City with typhoid fever after a collision near a railroad headquarter. Weather included vivid lightning and looming storm. a Rock Island train was moved to Lawrence yards due to a disabled engine. Wiemedann’s offered ice cream flavors and corn weather remarks appear in the paper.
Crown Prince Frederick William wed Dutchess Cecilia of Marklenburg Sebsteria at six this evening in a minor chapel within the palace. Court chaplain Dr Drybacher conducted the ceremony. Most attendees were not nobles or ambassadors, with Ambassador Tower representing the United States.
Paris June 6 French Foreign Minister Del Cassa resigns from cabinet. Premier Bouvier to take temporarily the foreign affairs portfolio as scramble over Morocco policy triggers abrupt government shakeup.
Liberty Missouri June 6 jurors summoned to form a forty member panel for the murder trial of Mrs Agnes Myers. The crowded courtroom heard the usual preliminaries as the first twelve jurors were questioned with nine qualifying for service. The report notes bankers attending a convention elsewhere.
About 300 delegates attend the Kansas Bankers association session in Topeka as program opens. U S Treasurer Emma Roberts delivers the keynote speech Wednesday night. Tonight bankers tour Washburn College to view the stars with a telescope. In Montreal Judge La Fontaine orders extradition hearings for John F Gaynor and Benjamin C Greene. Royal Neighbors of America tenth supreme camp opens in Topeka with 175 present and elections for officers slated for Thursday.
Telegraphic notes report Rig palace discovery of a tomb factory in the Pheonix foundry with fifty bombs and many revolvers daggers and other arms seized. George Wirth a 21 year old show cutter drowned after overestimating his swimming ability in the Moreau near Jefferson City. Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe wreck survivors in Topeka hospital reported out of danger. Euphrates O Hutchins named postmaster at Walton Kansas. Bookkeeping in summer school at Manhattan and Clay Center and rivers falling at Abileso Kansas.
London June 6 The king of Spain opened a day of engagements with a reception for the diplomatic corps at Buckingham Palace Ambassadors and ministers including Reid T of the American embassy attended Reid had talks with the king who presented Carter and other embassy members The king then attended Mass at Westminster Cathedral Later the Bank of Glynn Milly and Currie & Company petitioned courts to wind up the International Bank of London creditors claim upwards of 7 240 000 pounds
Three men were killed and two injured when a cap blew off a furnace at the American Steel and Wire Company plant in Cleveland Ohio today. The incident prompted a swift study of the disaster and its deadly consequences for workers.
Washington June 6 Taft cable to Governor Wright states the policy to restrict belligerent ship repairs in neutral ports. He directs notification to the Russian admiral that ships suffering damage must be interned at Manila or evacuated after notifying Russia.
In Fon Du Lac Wisconsin the city faces its worst flood in memory with heavy rains and rising creeks and rivers. The Pon Du Lac river and its tributaries flood streets and basements, threatening business houses and manufacturing firms with severe damage.
Lanten Oklahoma reports Geronimo the Apache warrior will join the wild west show at his ranch this Sunday honoring the National Editorial Association. Guanah Parker, chief of the Comanches, is expected to attend with 200 to 300 Comanche Indians joining.
New York, June. Dr. Josephine Hone widow of Charles Russell Hone and daughter of lace John Sley, former president of Adams Express, died at a Westchester sanitarium from paralysis. She was known as Mrs William Russell before her marriage and was a prominent social figure.
An unidentified burglar entering a Ravenswood fruit store was shot and killed by Mishael Trellkes, a member of the firm, in Chicago Wis. on July 4.
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