23 May 1903
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1903
Page
1
Reports from Eureka and nearby areas describe a destructive tornado that devastated homes and damaged churches and schools. The storm, accompanied by flooding, damaged multiple structures including the Meradit church and a school house, with numerous farms and livestock reportedly affected across several nearby localities.
The May 23 blaze in Aliso toppled Bellbill, destroying most structures and leaving many dead. Fire crews report a likely incendiary cause while investigations continue.
A chaotic scene at a bucket shop run by George T. Suttwan ends with police arresting operators and patrons amid a rush to exits. Reports from St Louis note a court martial verdict acquitting Capisto Harimana over government property emplacement while other trials proceed with mixed outcomes.
May 13 at Mantinodk Point the Relisace Constitution and the Columbia raced twenty miles with a high wind. The Reliance led by a large margin in the first five minutes and stayed about a mile ahead at the 1:75 mark as the race progressed.
A meeting at the courthouse established the Douglas County Roosevelt club to advance a Rooseveltian platform in state and national politics. George W Hackman was elected treasurer and a vice president will be named from township and ward ranks. The group planned another session in June to report on platform committees.
A 1973 letter from CaLiroe writes to the Journal editor about Carlsbad and Oceanside California. He compares distances from Los Angeles and San Diego, describes farming in the area, water supply, and climate, notes trains and a sleepy coast, mentions Carlsbad water wells and land values, and ends with memorial notices and church services. The comments reference Post Cormac Ed MunK and local events.
A fragmentary report notes a party at Oread featuring Mrs McHorchison of Dublin and guests including Monroe and Brieg, plus mentions of Willis studio photos, a dance at Pythian hall, and local reactions to church and school events. Other items reference Brescia and Wilder Brow merchandise, university basketball, and local trades.
The funeral for Mrs. Renny B. Noyes was held this morning from her home with a large attendance. Rev. Cardity conducted the services, the Congessional choir provided music, and pallbearers included Col. H. L. Moore and J. G. Haskell among others. Born November 16, 1819 in Abington, Mass, she lived a long life dedicated to hospitality and family, with two of four children surviving and several grandchildren noted. A reception and continuing memorial events followed, including an assembly at the church and a forthcoming social evening with music by the Haskell band.
Fragmentary notes report on sporting events and personalities with scattered references to Derby racing and associated figures. Details are incomplete, but hints of matches, performances and related figures suggest a column summarizing recent sporting notes from the era.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a variety of odd beliefs and methods, including a method of sleep with ears toward the north pole and references to a German defaming bibs. It mentions the concept of a Santa or tea and a vague claim about hundreds of Usatimagids and Anthony Shirky visiting Persia in James I’s reign.
Kansas City live stock receipts around 3 540 65 with mixed trends in cattle and hogs. Cattle receipts 430 with steady to weak bids on cows, steers, and yearlings. hogs about 50 0 0 with top near 4 95. sheep receipts 590 weak with lambs around 4 75 to 4 50. Grain and futures show May wheat 645 and corn around ath. cotton and other market items cited with varied prices.
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