26 May 1903
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1903
Page
1
A string of disasters sweeps across several towns with widespread flooding and damage. Tornadoes hit Iowa causing property destruction while warehouses report ruined stock and unsafe conditions. Local officials urge caution as residents assess losses and begin recovery efforts.
OCR fragment summarizes multiple disasters including tornadoes in Hastings Nebraska and Valparaion, with mentions of Kansas storms and the Chicago & Northwestern train crash. Reports note damaged property, missing or injured individuals, and anticipated costs. No verified dates beyond May.
An early morning rainstorm caused flooding and track damage along the Union Pacific branch near Kum City. A freight train derailed in several spots six miles west, blocking lines for hours. Commuters faced delays as trains resumed after noon.
A strong wind gust early today damaged tracks at Upton station causing train delays. A freight car tipping and broken rails blocked the westbound line, disrupting service across a southwestern part of the city with several tracks affected.
A garbled 19th or early 20th century OCR page discusses political maneuvering around coronations, cabinet reshuffles, and potential postponement of sessions. Mentions Vextartan Corony Blaaued and Darling, with scattered names like Abe, Ke Charies, and Kaiser Wilhelm. References to church locations, trials, and various dates appear as chaotic fragments.
New York May 26 Prompt and brave action by three policemen one badly burned saved the lives of several women and a child during a fire at a building on Fulton Street Brooklyn Firemen aided the rescue as residents and officials assess the tragedy. The incident prompted investigations and possible connections to a larger pension matter involving federal officials and law officers.
An unclear OCR passage mentions Ketel te Inmuv and Rog Sate Meta with disjoint phrases about ages and seminars. It references a 41 stem, a $3 payment, and a reaction described as deeply touched, but details and entities are largely garbled and incomplete.
May 26 reports a $10,000 verdict in the Gary case against J. Dawist a Osage county farmer as well as a note forgery claim by Deoutt's attorneys. The piece mentions a divorce suit by a wife against her husband and other local legal notices, with scattered district court updates and upheaval in Osage and surrounding counties.
Miss Olga Barteldes hosts a social card party with whist and tea for friends including Miss Edith Griha. Guests danced later, and notes mention students and faculty, a university graduation, and several local visits and travels among Lawrence residents.
The Philadelphia Press reports that Maine turrets' structural weakness is blamed on department designs, prompting questions about other war vessels. A correspondent asks what "aster" signifies, while German naval officers claim American ships are heterogeneous. Meanwhile, scattered items include a British gunboat sinking near the Scilly Islands and U S officials in Russia. Admiral Schley returns to Washington with a party after a mountain retreat in Mexico.
Markets by wire show live stock receipts and prices at Chicago and Kansas City, with cattle, cows, calves, and stockers listed in mixed figures. Grain and dairy quotes include wheat, corn, oats, and lard futures with varied bids and receipts.
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