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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1905
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows names and titles with scattered legal terms. The readable portions reference attorneys, a second floor office, and a city or case context but lack clear actions, dates, places, or outcomes.
The advisory bulletin reports three infantry regiments plus cavalry and artillery totaling 2,400 men withdrawing from Vladivostok as a rearward concentration due to General Hasegawa’s sixth Japanese army advancing from the Turen river into northeast Korea. The Japanese force reportedly numbers over 11,000 with a 5,000-strong vanguard, creating renewed staff concern over upcoming operations and balance against General Linevitehion.
A June rumor in Petersburg claims General Kureyathin was killed and Russian losses followed by General Nogi’s army. No confirmation appeared in official dispatches or press notices, and the rumor spread amid unsettled reports from the front.
A Japanese committee declares it essential to insist on reparations tied to wartime costs. It outlines that Korean and Manchurian questions should be settled by formal arrangements and specified procedures.
Readable fragments report ongoing rumors of Japanese cavalry and light infantry actions near Kirin and along the northbound trade route toward Lottie. Mentions continued Russian army strain and machine gun activity as forces move east of Kirin and west of the frontier.
June 2 in St Petersburg reports that Charles M. Schwab's proposed scheme to place Russian shipbuilding yards under U S control for rebuilding the navy was rejected after navy ministerial review. The plan aimed to reconstruct a Russian fleet but faced disapproval from Russian authorities.
An interview with Admiral Alexeiff published in St. Petersburg states the government will not concede territory or pay indemnities or surrender Sayhalien to Japan. Also reported, Vice Admiral Chouknin declined the post to lead the marine ministry after Avellam’s resignation.
Port Arthur reports the Russian cruiser Bayan, sunk in the harbor during the siege, has been successfully floated. Commanders note operations under siege conditions and indicate the ship is now afloat again at the port.
June 2 reports from Vladivostok note sighting of Japanese torpedo boats on the horizon. Other local items include a brutal race assault in Bonham Texas involving a Brannon, two Black men jailed in connection, and Will Anderson of Lagro Indiana fatally injured falling from a barn roof. Community ad mentions Wiedemann's for ice cream.
The Ohio Democratic state convention in Columbus convened with temporary chairman M A Daugherty urging stronger interstate commerce commission powers to regulate rates and accusing Republicans of inaction. The platform criticizes graft and pledges reform, nominating M Pattison for governor on the second ballot amid multiple candidate presentations.
Three armed men held up patrons at a Dearborn Street resort run by Victoria Shaw in Chicago. They seized jewelry and money, tied inmates with hands above heads, and confined fifteen women and ten men in a second floor room before escaping after severing telephone wires.
New York readers learn the United States circuit court of appeals defines the liability of ship owners in the La Bourgogne disaster. Awards total 21 000 for Benedict and 14 000 for Perry claims with surviving heirs and baggage losses bringing total established claims to about 293 000, to be paid from a 35 000 fund. The ruling covers wreck sale and pending freight. A combined 11 300 francs and interest bring the fund to about 35 000 for settlement.
The Harvard commencement parade followed a breakfast with Bishop Willey, marking Roosevelt’s Harvard visit. He visited the Iranian museum and sent a telegram to Emperor William while praising friendlier U S German ties. In the Hudson regatta, Harvard defeated Yale in a freshmen four and Syracuse won the varsity four event. standings listed Cornell, Columbia, Wisconsin, and Syracuse.
Rev E Warren Clark treasurer appeals for money for the Japanese orphan relief fund. Bishop Harris from Kobe reports 609 destitute families amid war turmoil in Japan. Leavenworth Kans June 23 Albert Treid and Fred Jameson form Post Publishing Co to launch an afternoon daily in Leavenworth by August 11 with a Cosa press and linotypes and AP report secured.
The Licok Island and Frisco railways near Kansas City plan a $1,000,000 storage and warehousing facility, described as the world’s largest of its kind. It will be open for use by all railway lines.
Kansas banks largely owned by farmers per state bank commissioner Joho fa Royce. In many counties farmers possess the bank stock and hold the best offices, reflecting a strong agrarian control reported from Topeka. A separate note from Washington mentions indictments debated against officials suspected in money order fraud schemes. In Winfield a harvest hand named Ernest Bond was crushed beneath a Santa Fe train after leaving the platform for a sandwich.
Governor Hoch announces John A. Smith will become private secretary to replace Tom McNeal who becomes state printer July. Smith, executive clerk in the governor’s office, hails from Marion County New York.
The failure of Knight Donnelly & Company has grown to massive proportions. Liabilities are near 3 000 0000 while assets may total about 2 500 000, though both sides may shrink significantly.
A strike was declared today at coal and iron mines and foundries and factories in the districts of Dombrowa Strezmieszycw and Sosnowiec near Warsaw.
Acting Secretary Oliver of the war department declares a contract for 9,000,000 rounds of 30 caliber ball cartridges. The work is split equally among Winchester Fegeating Arms, Union Metallic Cartridge, and United States Cartridge. All three bidders quoted 2.50 per 1,000 rounds.
Ada Rehan the actress is reported seriously ill with appendicitis in London England on June 23. A marriage license was granted today in the probate court. A water rise at City Center last night affected Abliene, Manhattan and was stationary at Topeka.
James J. Callip of the U S Geological Survey reports interior department approval of the Navajo irrigation proposal for Greer and Kiowa counties. Work to begin immediately as federal funds of 1 500 000 are allocated to the western Oklahoma survey and irrigation effort aiding farming communities.
Newspaperman Lawallyn Reid, brother of artist Albert T. Reid, died today at his mother's home in Topeka. He was the youngest of four brothers and had long suffered from a hip joint disease. He spent years in newspaper work and related activities.
Odessa June 24 report says crew of a cattle ship mutinied killing officers and threaten to bombard the town. The mutineers have put in to port and port work has stopped as the Baltic fleet is summoned.
Saturday night storms hit Plankinton killing a man his wife and daughter when their home collapsed. A family saved others by retreating to a cellar. Artesian reports indicate two deaths and several homes wrecked with few details available.
Washington dispatch reports a cabled update on naval tensions near the Black Sea with the Kunlay Veronia and a torpedo boat. threats to bombard if interfered with and a precarious situation. It also lists varied local items from Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri including pardons, court sentences, road routes, school diplomas, and a railroad derailment near Manhattan.
Kansas City cattle prices show steers 3.73 to 6.00, stockers 2.50 to 4.40, cows up to 24.75, calves 83.00 to 88. Bulls around 2.25 to 3.00. grain futures mixed with wheat around 4.50, corn near 4.05, oats steady near 3.20. receipts include 14 500 cattle and 2 cars of wheat. Jefferson City case news covers supreme court denial of writ against hearing Delmar race track anti-baiting law cases.
Former Speaker Wenderson has suffered two strokes and remains in a serious condition. The report notes his paralysis and fragile health status after the incidents.
Hay passes a comfortable night and shows strength this forenoon as news from Newbury suggests. A street incident involving Charlie Apliz and a Mas sachusetts street rooming house keeper named Laman drew attention but caused no damages. J H Shimmons store announced as headquarters for Fourth of July fireworks purchases. Alave Squires photographs to be taken before studio closure for summer July 12. Local commencement exercises held at Haskell with Buch's band performing for drills parade and concert. Wiedemann's advertises ice cream sodas.
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