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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1905
Page
1
A partial blotchy report indicates an attorney identified as LT. 8. PEERING, perhaps aged, died on a floor within a bank building. Police and coroner urged caution until full details emerge.
In June at Findley, Kansas, 15 year old Tommy Martenok was found dead after a collision with a northbound Katy Flyer. He had been out with a friend to hang switch lights when the incident occurred. The boy’s father had whipped him earlier, and some believe the distress led to his death by his own hand. Witnesses claim switches were tied to a candle used in the punishment. Hartsock was taken into custody by bystanders.
In Winfield Kansas June 14 the police and joint keepers clash as all jointists are arrested on district court contempt attachment issued May 2. Two joints dismantled, keepers released on recognizance to appear for hearing, then reopen their places immediately after release.
Yates Center Kansas June 14. Through the Commercial club the town signed with the Kansas Opal Glass company to build a 375000 glass plant to be ready by January 1906. The stone brick steel and iron structure will cost at least 315000 and employ local workers. Egg lemonade at Wiederann's.
A dispatch from New York reports President Roosevelt's peace initiative gaining a favorable reception from Russia and Japan. Russian officials in St. Petersburg and Tokyo signaled willingness to consider the plan, with the emperor's note acknowledging the president's sentiments. Japanese leader Uchida boasted confidence that Manchuria and Corean markets will open after peace is achieved, urging American cooperation in development. A separate Oklahoma incident details a failed late-night hold-up of a treasure shipment from the 101 ranch, where bandits pursued to steal $40,000 but were outrun by the getaway auto.
In Washington on June 14 the Cassini mission reported no hitch in peace talks with Japan while doubt lingered in important quarters about Russia’s sincerity. An American envoy noted Japan’s stance: if Russia desires peace, it can be arranged. otherwise Japan will continue the war. Cassini, the Russian ambassador, met with the president for nearly an hour and later with the French ambassador, saying he could not discuss the conference’s nature.
Washington reports Russia has communicated its formal response to President Roosevelt's appeal for a stop to hostilities in the far east. Count Samy doril drafted the note under Emperor Nicholas's direction and delivered it to Ambassador Meyer in St. Petersburg. The president awaits Japan's reply through Takihira and the Tokyo government.
St Petersburg dispatch reports Linevitch saying Russians occupied Sysongtoy Chakhevdi and advanced near Chakhedzi after a Japanese retreat to mines southward. Russian posts resume at Yandillae pass as Japanese detachments withdraw along the Mandarin road toward Minhtuagay. Peace talks edge toward Paris with Plenipotentiaries to meet. Nebol named Russian chief envoy. Russia issues a public statement signaling willingness to negotiate without details.
June 14 dispatch reports Japanese forces pushing Russian left behind the Ka She river and occupying high ground north of the Ka She. A sizable support contingent appears ready for a larger offensive, signaling possible general action.
The Russian hospital ship Kostroma, seized during the battle of the Sea of Japan, was telegraphed today from Nagasaki, Japan, signaling its release and return to Russian control.
June Hi-Willham Mitchell of Troy was shot through the head and died within two hours. His wife, wounded with a shoulder bullet, claims she was shot by him during a quarrel over another woman. She survived, with life-threatening injuries, as the couple’s weapons and residence are described in the aftermath.
Relief crews report the Parana Uruguay and Salado rivers overflowed in Argentina. Santa Fe and Rosario suffer heavy damage with buildings collapsed. An estimated forty thousand cattle drowned as floods inundate large districts.
Theodora P. B. Deliannis, premier of Gheata, died from wounds after being stabbed by professional gambler Gherakaris at the Greek chamber of deputies entrance. The assassin was arrested and claimed the act was in retaliation for Delyannis measures against closing gaming houses. Two Arctic relief expeditions depart Tromsoe for Franz Josef Land and Greenland to aid Zeigler and Masdelena ventures.
June 14 report notes crop prospects vary by region with far above average conditions in the south southwest northern Caucasus Vistula and Ural provinces while central governments and the Volga region show poor outlook. Wheat crops fail in areas including the upper Volga, with famine predicted in some governments.
DANGER IS PASSED Hannibal Missouri reports the Mississippi River is falling after floodwater receded. The flood caused heavy damage to lowland areas through levee fissures with extensive railroad damage to be repaired immediately and replanted where possible.
Topeka June 14 Captain P. O. Cones department commander of the Kaosas G A R is in receipt of letters from comrades in various states urging him to run for commander in chief of the order. He says he is not a candidate but would accept if the honor were thrust on him.
Sparks from a passing engine ignited H. Wolfenbarger’s stable tent two miles west of Florence Kansas burning five horses five harnesses two wagons and all grading clothing. Loss listed at over 1500 dollars.
An attempt to wreck Santa Fe train number 2 occurred one mile west of Florence. A large iron object belonging to graders was placed on the rail. The locomotive struck it and passed over the object without derailing or leaving the track.
United Sons of Confederate Veterans convened in Hopkins theatre Louisville on June 14 with a sparse attendance. Marcon W. Ripley presided in John G. Davidson's absence as local camp lieutenant commander. Col. W. R. Gingham welcomed delegates. Hon. T. P. Stone of Waco Texas spoke as past commander in chief. Delegates then adjourned and marched to the Korea show building. Fire in business district follows.
A blaze in Des Corry Pennsylvania damaged the business district early today. The fire injured several firefighters and wrecked Purinton stables with horses and a troupe of trained dogs. Scally’s cigar factory Sapathes barber shop Mrs. Jewel’s apartments and the Commercial hotel were affected. John Washington is missing and feared dead.
Berlin June 14 The navy department has ordered from Germania works eight sea going torpedo boats of a different type from those previously constructed or authorized.
King Oscar issues a long letter to the Norwegian storthing president declaring the accession oath binds him to silence the council of state's preference on veto of the consular bill. He says he did not overstep constitutional prerogatives and emphasizes union duties and Norway’s autonomous status.
New York reports that the advisory board of the Intercollegiate Association made no radical changes to prevailing football rules in session here. The forward pass rule remains unchanged, sideline coaching was discussed but rejected, though penalties were tightened to a ten yard loss for sideline coaching. Minor amendments and tighter codification followed.
Pittsburg June 14 M W Crane of Mulberry was held up by two men near a hedge fence north of the James saloon on the state line. They used a revolver to force him to surrender letters a punch book and his pocket book with about 33 in cash. They bade him walk with them toward the northeast but Crane stopped and the men left him after nearly three blocks.
Wallington Kansas June 14. A district court action challenges Charles Cupp mayor of Caldwell for violating the old soldier preference law by appointing Guy Clark as fire chief over veteran George H Yantz who currently holds the office. Cupp has retained attorneys and will fight the case.
A Paris bureau of statistics report ranks Hong Kong as the top maritime city by vessel tonnage, surpassing London Antwerp New York Hamburg Liverpool Rotterdam Cardiff Shanghai and Singapore. The note discusses Victoria as its capital and the common usage of the name Hong Kong. It also mentions King Edward’s gloved right hand at public appearances and a London Chronicle quip.
In Lawrence, J M McAuliff shot railroad contractor John Juett at the McAuliff home after a disputed story involving McAuliff’s daughter. Juett wounded slightly, both men jailed briefly, bond set at 800, Juett sent home, preliminary hearing scheduled for June 22.
Greek colony in San Francisco protests J. Kapsimalis appointment as consul claiming he cannot speak Greek properly. No change in Wilson McElhany’s condition. Griffin Ice Company warns customers to pick up fee cards early to ensure service when wagon passes.
Douglas county officials were away at dinner when intruders entered the county treasurer and county clerk offices. Bootleg items disappeared from the treasury and a gold watch and 875 in cash were stolen from the county clerk’s office. A janitor left the courthouse unlocked at noon, and Henry Gillum suspects several white men in the party. he hopes to identify them.
A group of women met, formed ward committees with a chairman per ward to canvas homes for funds. The South Park band stand fund stands at 810, with plans to raise the remaining amount through the door to door campaign.
Washington pension office clerks reveal a wide range of former professions among 7200 staff. Nearly 400 trained for law medicine or theology, 40 authors, 43 editors, 18 editors and publishers, many press workers, and 48 with college diplomas. Military titles include major generals adutant generals brigadiers and others. Numerous lawmakers and judges also listed. Excavations near Merlimoslo, Mexico uncover Chinese inscriptions on old monuments, stirring archeological interest over possible ancient Mexico inhabitation by Orientals.
It notes Russia first encouraged women in medicine with the Women's Medical Institute of St. Petersburg. After being shut in 1886 by Warrawsky, it has been revived with czarist endowment granting female students the same privileges as men. The change stems from men doctors leaving for war, risking epidemics in the empire.
The Johns Hopkins University received a valuable gift from Mrs. David Murray of New Brunswick S J, comprising books and relics on Japanese history and institutions collected by the late Professor David Murray who advised the education department of the Japanese government. In another item Claude Treadwell of Union Valley Texas was killed by two Halstein brothers who are in Sheriff Wrights custody and to be tried locally. The Indiana Cash Grocery stock at 47 Massachusetts Street, formerly M Metskers, is purchased by J W Krinder Nelson Piper and BR L Nichols to continue the business at the same location.
Kansas City reports cattle prices with native steers around 4.25 to 5.85 per cwt and calves from 3.00 to 5.75 while Chicago posts beef steers 4.00 to 6.35 and feed stockers 3.10 to 4.40. Kansas City grain shows wheat July 7g, Sept 4, Dec 14.34 with cash prices mixed, corn July 52.15 and Sept 53, and oils futures for July lard and July pork.
An old piece contrasts writing posture in Germany and France with American openness to various styles. It cites experts describing a slanted hand and oblique posture, and contrasts with general American practice. The notice includes small ads mentioning a clerk, a found bicycle, and an owner seeking boat livery in Tenopamee.
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