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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
1
In a special session the Kansas Legislature met at 2 PM to approve measures permitting flood relief. The session focused on enabling funding and regulatory steps to address flood damage and aid affected communities.
Special to the Journal From Topeka June 24 Governor Bailey convenes legislators as floods devastate the Kaw valley and county bridges. He urges urgent aid and special legislation to fund repairs and enable counties to recover. The session opens with both houses quorum present and debate on how to proceed.
Yacht owner UKKE Bir Thomass Lippo welcomed by Adjutant General Corbin on the Inner Oceanic voyage with Sir Thomas Lipton and J P Morgan aboard. Roosevelt's invitation to Sir Thomas to visit the White House Friday follows the reception at Albany. A Kan city note reports drilling activity near Shoal Creek with ore depth estimates and multiple drill holes in progress.
A June 24 district meeting prior to the Democratic state convention selects 11 members for a committee on reno vations with Sevan leading the gold ticket. Governor candidates J B Sullivan and Judgs Adam Van Wagner contend as factions clash over the Kansas City platform.
Amher Cornell, jailed on suspicion of involvement in Gorge White's death, is to face a murder hearing as state authorities complete necessary warrants. Several other dispatches note weather damage in Oklahoma, postponed Galveston launch, and various international and domestic political items.
Belgrade welcomed King Petter with a large crowd from across the country. Military guards and a guard of honor greeted him at the railroad station before a cathedral mass and a royal procession to the palace. Russian and Austrian ministers attended the reception amid widespread public enthusiasm.
Pedro Alvarado, a mine worker, discovered a valuable deposit in the Palmitile region in Mexico. The Goggenbain Exploration Company, via its Mexican branch, has made an unsuccessful but persistent attempt to negotiate purchase of the mine by offering cash compensation.
Blanche Hales, previously convicted of smashing windows in Topaks on February 14, was sentenced by District Judge Hisen to thirty days in the county jail and a fine of ros. The article also notes a Tepoke follower of Mrs Nation facing penalties. The piece touches on labor disputes and state affairs including California water and forest policy discussions and a Georgia legislative session outlining issues such as convict lease, textbook, and child labor laws.
Widespread disturbances and military movements reported as Birikers torpid treck near Richmond Virginia. a Frisco passenger train wreck between St Louis and Wichita injuring engineer McKeon and fireman Foot. hail storms and flooding cause property damage in Phillipsburg area. News also notes a mob attack at Cosmo and an open summer school in Knoxville with 1200 students and speakers from Yale and Cornell.
The Attorney General directs wide investigations into post office charges. Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow leads the effort using all department resources. The letter cites possible indictments and urges swift prosecutions. Charles J Coe and James Conrad named to assist in prosecutions.
An Emporia gathering of delegates from Kansas and neighboring areas commences with talks by figures such as Lateroalians Secretary Vae Oxdee Vogl and Dr Jrokica of Lexington. Negotiations with China for trade treaty reach a critical point, with U S Japan seeking opened ports Meccacra. Marriage licenses issued in Lawrence County. University of Kansas moving natural history collections to new building under Prof L I Dycbe. Gracber Bros expands plumbing operations north side. Fourth of July events planned at Delving Park including races and baseball. Kuotie family to Cincinnati for new home. Weather outlook hints at future patterns for twenty-four years, as noted by weather observers.
Markets across Chicago and Kansas City report mixed grain and live stock results. Wheat futures show July around 79, Sept 7k, Dec 774. Kansas City wheat futures near 72 to 74. cattle and hog receipts in Kansas City and Chicago steady to lower with live stock prices trading in the 4.3 to 5.9 range for hogs and cattle steady to mixed.
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