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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1905
Page
1
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A man and woman were detained near Erick in Roalegt County after a shooting that followed a love triangle with rival Ina fave Affair. Authorities say the incident began as a shouting match and escalated to violence, with both suspects claiming the shooting was accidental.
In Chanute on May 31 Mrs. T. J. Fitzpatrick was arrested. Authorities found over 35,008 in negotiable securities in three pockets along with notes totaling 33,600 and certificates of deposit amounting to 81,400 in banks here and elsewhere.
Myra McHenry of Topeka was arrested in Arkansas City on May 31 for disturbing the peace of Elmer Davideen, barber shop proprietor, after arriving and visiting local joints closed since Sunday. In Topeka, Henry Walker, confined for sanity trial, hanged himself with a shoelace in jail last night.
In hospital with a fractured skull is Admiral Rojogtyensky after Russian reports claim Japanese losses were light. Dispatches say three destroyers sunk and several sailors killed or injured, with limited new details on the far east conflict.
Washington May 31 The state department received a dispatch from Tokio stating Rosestvensky's skull was fractured requiring an operation and described as serious but not dangerous It also reports Japanese losses to date with a torpedo boat sunk torpedo boats killed and about men killed and disabled
Tokyo reports three destroyers lost in the last naval engagement with no battleships or cruisers sunk. Admiral Togo authorized release of casualty figures and prisoner details, with Rozertvensky hospitalized at Sasebo and no other captives reported. Commander Takeshita conveyed the information to President at the White House.
May 31 in St Petersburg the admiralty denies a London report that the cruiser Gromobof of the Vladivostok squadron was sunk with Seaman aboard. Vice Admiral Skridlof is said to be on the Gremobeh in St Petersburg. The Gremevoi left Vladivostok Saturday. officials will not confirm if it fought in the straits of Cores.
Washington dispatch from St Petersburg states the Russian ship Almaz is the sole vessel to arrive. The captain confirms the sinking of Kulaz Souva rot and says Rojestvenssy was wounded but placed aboard a torpedo boat, with no word yet on other crew.
A cablegram received by the Japanese legation from Tekio conveys the foreign office’s latest dispatch on the great naval battle near the Corean straits. The report outlines strategic moves and official assessments of the engagement.
Admiral Togo cites twenty two Russian vessels lost with no major Japanese injuries. He notes Salazar Souvarail sunk, Putil Duuskol aground, Ustahya and Navieny sunk, Adaatral Ousbako damaged. Japanese admiral Misu lightly wounded. Almaz suspected sunk. Vladivostok arrival confirms.
Washington May 31. A Tokio dispatch cites Fifth report from Togo dated May 30 detailing naval actions against the Russian main force near Liancourt rocks. The clash involved several ships including Ushakall, Phereepoa, Iwale, Varuna, Jushita, Nutia, Sisauane, and Tedovi with numerous captives and wounded. The report lists ships sunk or captured, including Koi Suvari and several destroyers, with casualties and prisoner counts.
In St. Petersburg on May 31 the Associated Press reports all ministers except the war and marine ministers favor peace. The emperor summoned Admiral Alexieff and all high officials to an extraordinary council this afternoon, with some imperial family members understood to be present.
The emperor orders Grand Duke Michael to attend Crown Prince Frederick William's marriage replacing Grand Duke Vladimir whose mature judgment is deemed crucial in the crisis. Prince Ouktomsky in a Rasvich afternoon editorial calls for peace and criticizes global inaction on the yellow peril.
In St Petersburg on May 31 the disaster of the Russian fleet spurs calls for an immediate national assembly without waiting for the Houligittevskia commission report. Most papers condemn the bureaucracy for war disasters, while only News and the Wourse Gazette urge peace terms.
Admiral Yamamoto praised the navy for a decisive victory over enemy squadrons intercepting them eastward. The fleet captured the enemy commander in chief and many troops, with praise for the emperor and condolences for the dead and wounded.
A message from Minister Gstem says Admiral Rosestvensky is seriously wounded in hospital at Sasebo. Two Russian hospital ships were captured and may be paroled. government circles in Paris see a glimmer of peace talks after the latest battle outcome. The torpedo boat destroyer Rain arrived at Vindivogtak with four officers and 197 men from the battleships Oslabya.
A Star special from Dodge City reports Daniel Truax shot and killed Herman Lutz and John Lee after they took whisky Truax had brought from the city. In Montrose Colorado twenty one miners trapped by a cavern slide in the Gunnison tunnel were rescued alive with three injured. two dead remain buried.
Seattle May 31 Vice President Fairbanks and party arrived to a large depot welcome as hundreds gathered. He later addressed about 2,000 people at a local club. Students will begin leaving town early next week.
A $10,000 reward is issued for the return of a packet of letters stolen from a wealthy New York family. Jewels stock certificates and money were also taken. detectives suspect a 22 year old son of the household as the thief to fund a lavish engagement. Police note family opposition to the engagement and reduced allowance.
A garbled May 31 dispatch from Norfolk reports a schooner Phantom struck by a steamer Baderun with all hands at the top and the vessel sinking. Captain J E Woodtouse of the life saving service is cited. crew names do not appear in maritime records.
Arthur and William Spaugh, charged with killing Sheriff Park of Lion County, were captured in a cabin ten miles northeast of Lynton Missouri by a posse. Arthur was wounded in the arm during the capture.
In Nagayaki Japan May 31 the captain chief engineer and two seamen of the Oldhamia arrive in Sasebo. The Oldhamia bound from Hong Kong to Japan was captured by a Russian vessel May 19. the crew were retaken by Japanese from a Russian steamer May 27. The vessel was reported to be American. CHAMPIONS ROCKEFELLER.
Rev D R Robert Stuart McArtur pastor of Cavalry Baptist Church defends John L D Rockefeier by criticizing recent attacks on his 3100 000 gift to the American board of commissioners for foreign missions. The preacher calls critics cruel and potentially criminal and says they have maligned Baptists.
At Lake Mohonk New York May 31 the annual conference on arbitration began with an opening address by Judge George Gray. Dr Benjamin K Trueblood followed with remarks on the year's progress in international arbitration.
A cloud burst on Rhea Creek near Heppner Oregon kills Mia J Nunemaker and her youngest child along with two of AB Cox’s children. In War Road Minnesota the business district is destroyed by fire causing about 200000 dollars in losses as bill collectors plan rounds tomorrow.
Court actions began with sixty men summoned before Judge Kohlsaan on charges of violating injunctions related to the Chicago teamsters strike. A nonunion driver, James Spencer of Kansas City, was attacked and left unconscious on the city outskirts. New York announced there will be no sympathetic strike to aid Chicago teamsters.
The Emporia college board of trustees disclosed a substantial gift of 25000 from a prominent Kansas banker who refuses to allow his name to be used. The funds are at the board’s discretion. The trustees did not elect a successor to President J C Miller, who has resigned, leaving the search to a three member committee.
Secretary Paul Morton announced he will retire from the cabinet on July 1 after a meeting with the president. He planned to move to New York, join Thomas Van, and take a role in general management of the city’s subway project.
In Philadelphia Mayor Weaver’s administration, counsel for Smyth and Costello withdrew injunction papers against their successors. The move signals a pause in the organized opposition to Weaver. Meanwhile in Topeka Kansas a cattle dipping plant manager reports government denial to use Texas crude oil. Parsons High School held its twenty fourth annual commencement in Elks theater with eighteen graduates. In the Kansas Episcopal Church convention J. W. Nellis was reelected treasurer and Rev. Burka named registrar.
May corn futures closed with a 1 to 1 1/4 cent advance in Chicago. The May contract ended at 1 1/2 cents above the prior session high as traders pushed prices to the day’s peak.
The Farmers and Merchants bank for Caccel Mo has been organized with capital stock of 31000. Thomas Pattie accused of killing Robert Ray May 20 was bound over in Springfield Mo to await the next grand jury. Frederick Cole son of ex state auditor appointed chief clerk in the office of the Kangay state treasurer in Topeka. The thirty first annual convention of the American Bankers Association will be held in Washington on October 25 26 and 27 1905. The convention of the trust company and savings bank sections will be held October 24.
Marshall Missouri May 31 Charles G Patterson former editor of the Demokrat News shot and seriously wounded E D Martin a state senator in a restaurant confrontation. Martin rearms to hospital where he remains in danger while Patterson surrendered to police. The men had prior disputes tied to alleged corruption articles and newspaper work.
The American schooner Endy miop, a contestant in the International race, was sighted six miles south of Setlly Islands at 3 6 o clock this afternoon after setting sail from England on May 31.
Personal mentions note Miss Mary Fish leaving for Tyler Texas and several guests leaving for Kansas City and Ga tena. Mrs J F Harrington and Mrs F Snedgar hosted Theta gatherings, card parties and social events with Mr Carl Graeber winning first prize. Book sale ad for Lawrence views priced at 10 cents.
Kansas City and Chicago market wires show cattle prices with native steers at 84.25 to 106.10, stockers 3.25 to 4.45, cows 2.25 to 6.10, calves 63.00 to 85.50. hogs and packers noted with values around 81.20 to 85.05. Wheat and corn futures quoted May through September with varying cash and futures figures. receipts reported at 64 cars for wheat.
Dr Halley K Ashford US Army reports that about 80 percent of rural Porto Rican residents suffer anemia. He links chronic tiredness and low red blood cells to tropical anemia caused by a parasitic worm in the intestines entering via skin. The condition is described as a widespread dietary and health problem across the region.
Reverend John L. Scudder of First Congregational Church outfits a new People’s palace in Jersey City with a gymnasium dancing academy bowling alleys and more aiming to teach boxing and dancing to boys and girls as part of physical culture. The facility, though not completed, is expected to serve about 300 000 and reflects Scudder’s belief in fitness as a positive theology.
The registrar of deeds in a York shire district notes typewritten parchments are not durable as memorials. He reports many examined documents show fading legibility over time with lines already vanished and others barely readable.
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