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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
1
June 23 report from Lodz describes a violent collision between soldiers and a crowd. The incident resulted in numerous fatalities and widespread casualties among civilians. Authorities have yet to release full casualty figures.
St. Petersburg June 23 reports deny imminent armistice moves. Plenipotentiaries appointed, meetings scheduled, but Japan unwilling to discuss new terms until two issues are settled. Observers note fading optimism for a suspension before talks, while Russian forces conduct retreats to avoid envelopment near Siping. Colonel Lodygensky dies from wounds in Harbin. Japanese halt operations, awaiting developments.
Gunshu Pass Manchuria June 23. Japanese pressing Russians south. Doubt grows whether the weak offensive foreshadows a major battle or a diplomatic maneuver. Public belief that a swift peace is near is waning as heat becomes intolerable.
An official Japanese army dispatch from Manchuria says enemy infantry pressed forward to ten miles southeast of Wankaulzkean but was repulsed with heavy losses. Pursuit drove them to near Welyuanpaomen. The report comes from Tokio dated June 23.
Washington June 23 illness of Lamsdorff the Lingian foreign minister causes a slight check to peace negotiations. It is stated this does not imply any hindrance. St. Petersburg June 23 Grand Duke Alexis allegedly warned by terrorists to retire within 24 hours else be executed. Japanese forces advance posts paused after driving to Russian lines.
Pittsburg Kansas reports police seeking a woman in male attire who allegedly threw acid in the face of William B. Scott, a slumberman, on Wednesday night. In White River Junction Vermont Governor Bell granted a reprieve for Mrs. Mary B. Rogers the Bennington murderess until December 8, 1905.
On his seventieth birthday Oregon Senator John Mitchell sat as Judge Tanner testified about firm practice before the interior department. Tanner described monthly shares of earnings paid by Frederick Krebs and letters indicating funds were diverted. A letter from Mitchell listed copies of ledger books showing receipts during negotiations in Washington.
The Ufth annual meeting of the colored Federation of Women's clubs of Kansas concluded with officers elected: President Miss Lula Harris Topeka First vice president Mrs Lille Carter Lawrence Second vice president Mrs Fras dler Wichita Treasurer Mrs OT. Webelly Leavenworth Chaplain Mrs W W Shobe St John Recording secretary Miss S Tri jue Kansas City Corresponding secretary M Gertrude B Solomon Topeka Organizer Mrs Washington Topeka Lixesative board Miss Olive A Henderson chairman Leavenworth Mrs G Yeager Lawrence Mrs A Windne Kansas City Mrs K Tolliver Leavenworth Mrs Marie Wilson Kansas City Mrs Marie Bradshaw Topeka Mrs S Snowden Lawrence The federation plans to hold the 808 meeting in Salina.
In Roswell New Mexico on June 23 Benjamin Hi Tallmadge of Chicago head of CGL Tallmadge Southwestern Lands Company was arrested on a subornation of perjury charge. He appeared before United States Land Commissioner Karl Snyder after giving a $5,000 bond for his appearance.
Washington June 23 additional pay of 1 a month to enlisted men who qualify as expert riflemen is offered in general orders by General Charfee chief of staff. The order also amends postal regulations forbidding postmasters and staff from acting as agents or collectors for firms making or selling rifle uniforms or related items.
President Newnan of the New York Central and Lake Shore railroads said last night the Twenty Century Limited schedule on the New York Central Lake Shore line will be restored at once to twenty hours, replacing the eighteen hour schedule that had been used briefly.
Fifty one applicants were admitted to the bar by the Kansas Supreme Court, the largest examination in state history with all passing. Separately, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a permanent injunction restraining the merging of Pittsburgh and Allegheny City.
Washington reports a major scandal tied to Chickasaw nation finances and alleged frauds in school and general fund warrants. Indicted are United States Marshal Colbert, bankers Purdom, Mansfield, McMurray and Cornish, and Governor Johnston, with investigation detailing payments and warrant reissues connected to the Chickasaw government.
Paris officials report continued uneasiness in parliament and among the public as Premier Rouvier updates ministers on the status of negotiations. The June communiqué outlines progress but does not ease concerns about the outcome of talks.
Attorney General Hadley directs Assistant AG Kennish to aid the St Louis County prosecutor in suppressing alleged anti betting law violations. He strongly advises Ruth Sharitl Nerpel to raid the betting ring at Belmar immediately and to continue raids until it is closed and remains shut.
In Fishkill Landing two crowded excursion cars crashed after a motorman lost control on a downhill grade. Mrs Lillian Moore died and twenty others were injured though none fatally. The incident disrupted local travel today with emergency responses on site.
Denominational notes were closely drawn at the state Christian Endeavor convention. Officers elected include President W. G. Wheeler of Wallington First Congregational Church, First Vice President F. Mallory of Topeka Third Christian Church, Second Vice President G. L. Needham of Lyons, Secretary Alma Marstone Newell Lyndon, Treasurer H. T. Peters Leavenworth, Junior Superintendent Norah Vincent Emporia, Director 1058 allied S. Davis, retiring President Wichita, and World’s Vice President from Kansas George K. Lyons of Lyons. best convention to be in Salina.
New York has halted the regular summer term of the general sessions court to keep judges available for the Jerome Legios prosecution related to affairs of the Equitable Life Society. The action was taken at the request of Jerome.
A man with a bomb was seized in front of the Warsaw police station this morning. He refused to identify himself. Disturbances are expected after the Lodz workmen shooting.
Arkansas City Kansas June 23 farmers sold entire old wheat supply when prices were high leaving mills without grain. Local market shows no old stock and granules are empty ready for the new crop, impacting mill supply in the section.
Given to the jury in Kansas City on June 23, the Frank Campbell case, a member of the Kansas City Kansas board of education, stands charged with taking a bribe and was submitted to jurors today.
Was With Commodore Perry New York June 23. Thomas Nichols aged 79 years, one of the last survivors of Commodore Perry's expedition to Japan, is dead at his home in Brooklyn.
The state loses its bid to recover 470000 from Congress man C B Buckman for alleged illegal timber cutting as the supreme court rules the claim outlawed. In Mobile Alabama physicians Greenwood Ligon and Charles E Perez of osteopathy are jailed for refusing state board license applications asserting no law compels licensure.
Kansas State Osteopathic association held its fourth annual convention in Topeka at the National hotel. Officers elected include President Dr J L McClanatan Paola Vice President Dr Gladdis Armor Emporia Secretary Dr Ancle K Connor Ottawa Treasurer Dr J H Bower Salina Trustees Dr Mitchall Miller Wichita Dr Lindsay Hardy Hiawatha Dr H K Bennesan Clay Center.
The transcript from a St. Louis session shows Standard Oil auditors reviewing Waters-Pierce Co books. N. Mondsieks testified he was not an employee and described audits of Waters-Pierce records. Hendricks claimed Missouri was divided into sectors by Standard at Waters-Pierce, reflecting close relations between the firms.
Members of the Masonic order travel to Topeka tonight for tomorrow’s Jubilee day exercises celebrating the largest class to receive the most excellent masters degree in Royal Arch Masonry. Attendees from here include J A Spaulding B P Smith Joseph Shanklin George Calley Otto Fischer KL KK Magan EB Collins Homiy Harley A A Bigalow W S March and LL Lowlands.
An editor in Lawrence denies rumors of leaving the city. He notes a thriving business with annual revenue over 810,000 and confirms ongoing property developments. He mentions a new house at No 1 Lod Pennessea Street and another at No 120 Tennessee available for sale or rent.
Populutu Hawaii June ernor Carter has sent his resignation to Roosevelt and will leave for Washington to discuss the matter. The move follows a string of events that led Carter to believe he could be more useful to the territory outside the governor’s chair.
Madrid June 23 General Monterostiog announced completion of his cabinet and said the members would be named to King Alfonso this morning General Weyler was again slated for minister of war in the new Spanish cabinet
A scattered telegraphic update notes: Robert Armstrong of Euston II, son of Day Armstrong, declared insane due to alleged alcohol abuse. William Farnley of Jochito 4, killed instantly in a saw wheel accident. a 3 year old drowns at a lake near Altus, Greer county. Robert Brodis, a Henderson Kentucky railroad worker, found floating in the Ohio River after disappearing. Hoyle of Barry Illinois drowned while boat riding when the craft overturned. An Illinois Central freight car door falls near Paducah, killing John Turkey and injuring several. Dr J S Norman named pension examining surgeon in California Missouri. Pennsylvania Supreme Court issues injunction restraining Pittsburgh and Allegheny City merger. State Department announces consuls: Winfield S. Boynton to Georgetown, Guiana. Herbert R Wright to Atilla, Bonduras. Prime Minister Balfour to create a statutory army stores commission. Dr. Herbert Welch installed as president of Ohio Wesleyan University, with VP W Fairbanks among alumni speakers. Rev Hugh T Morrison of Lawton heads to New Zealand to lead a church. Driggers convicted for murder in Pauls Valley and sentenced to life. State Bank of Solomon Kansas organized with $12,000 capital. Frank Bagaman of Salina Bank heads new bank. C P Belmold named cashier.
A transcription of mangled quotes from English papers. It presents several paraphrased lines attributed to Disraeli about speaking in the House of Commons and Lords, money worries, agreeable people, sympathy for the poor, and social satire with noted misprints.
Queen Maria Christina of Spain hosts gatherings with parents of eligible princesses to allow royal daughters to choose their own consorts within caste bounds. She favored a marriage for the Princess of Austria to Vinnea Chariel lor Bourbon Caserta, despite public unease, trusting her daughter’s preference.
Rt Rev Robert Codman, proventant Episcopal bishop of Maine, is indicted for criminal libel over a letter calling W H Gardner ex communicated. Gardner, a Camden businessman, says he is not excommunicated. The bishop dismisses the charge as petty despite Lincoln County grand jury findings.
In Washington state court a forgery prosecution advanced when the accused calmly reached over and ate the forged document. Court officials intervened, then defense counsel moved for discharge claiming lack of evidence, describing the moment as a peculiar defiance.
Seven pygmies from Central Africa appeared at the London Hippodrome on June 6 and performed a peculiar dance. They halted on cue when the crowd applauded a gesture meaning stop in their language and expressed surprise at London sights like trains telephones and electric lights.
The Knights of St John of Jerusalem will receive communion on June 24 in the crypt chapel of St John’s Clerkenwell London. The crypt, 700 years old, remains in excellent preservation. the last service dated to 1540 before the order’s priory was dissolved by Henry VIII.
Milwaukee crowd hears the head camp endorse a fraternal congress in New York City to promote fraternal insurance over the old system. A concluding note invites attendees to visit Wiedemann's for refreshments after the concert.
Kansas City and Chicago market items report cattle hogs and grain prices with scattered figures and ranges. Includes cattle and hog counts, price quotes for wheat corn oats hay butter eggs and notes on dairy and local notices and society announcements.
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