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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1905
Page
1
A dated OCR fragment outlines a general practice service with a telephone and address cues. It mentions a GMC category and a visitor notice for in city and country addresses, indicating basic patient access information and regional availability. The legible items suggest routine medical visits and outreach within a local area.
Dr. Percy Jy Melent was arraigned in Boston after arrest for the death of chorus girl Susanna Caary. He was ordered to post bonds of $20,000 for further appearance. In Paris, Paul de Rouleda, founder of the League of Patriots, arrived amid the amnesty law developments.
Reports from St Petersburg and Helsinki indicate life returning to normal in Russia while Finland grows as the center of disorder. Government efforts and troop movements battle revolutionary threats as rail strikes complicate control, with naval forces and student processions signaling ongoing tension across multiple cities.
Nov 4 report from Hatu in the Caucasus describes an encounter between troops and manifestants. A number of combatants were killed or wounded on both sides, with no precise figures available. Local authorities promised investigations and orderly control following the confrontation.
Washington reports a busy day for Prince Louis and British officers with a lunch hosted by Lieutenant General Chaffee and a visit to Fort Meyer. A formal dinner with the president is planned as a notable affair in the capital.
Sternburg the German ambassador met at the state department to formally initiate negotiations for a new trade treaty between the United States and Germany. Secretary Root is considering the matter. The proposed plan calls for taxation by a joint commission of ten members from each side.
New York post officials seized thousands of Tammany campaign postal cards opposing William Randolph Hearst. The mini posters feature a McKinley likeness above a red bomb with Hearst in the background and the slogan Lest we forget, containing alleged extracts from Hearst papers.
City reform leaders say they are certain of defeating the Republicans in Tuesday’s election after a long campaign. Mayor Weaver estimates the Reform party majority around 100,000, while Republican leaders forecast a ticket majority between 3,000 and 59,000.
May Return to Poland Chicago reports that Poland's fight for liberty triggers the exodus of over 250 Polish residents from Chicago's northwest side. Separately, Bank Examiner R H Maddern is removed from service for failures to detect the Enterprise bank failures in Allegheny City. Captain Elmore F Taggart, U S 4, to join a military court martial at Columbus Barracks Ohio. Ladies of Episcopal church plan a rummage sale Friday and Saturday in OC Edwards rooms. OC L Edwards? No. 3 east Warren street. E Hook operated at University hospital Kansas City, now in critical condition. Daughters of Flymouth church to meet Thursdays with Mrs Sam Bishop. Parlor millinery advertises old material at great value. Residence 1208 Mississippi street phone 496.main.
The body of Winona Charlotte Newton, 15, daughter of painter Thomas Newton, was found beside a bridge near Fifty-fifth Street and College Avenue. Police suspect a quarrel with a suitor led to murder and note signs of violence and poisoning attempts. An autopsy showed stomach contents of acid, with death likely from injuries before the acid acted.
Middlesboro Kentucky reports a local state militia posted on duty after a night of unrest. The alarm stemmed from a mob believed led by Frank Bell seeking an outlaw charged with murdering barber John Bolen. Authorities faced defiance for two weeks. Governor Beckinsy pledged full support.
Nineteen people were hurt when a Southern Pacific coast line passenger train rammed into a standing train of cars on the main line at Santa Margarita California. The injured include Lisie Blackmore a 11 year old and Mrs B Martin of Ottumwa with probable fatal injuries to Laws. Other injured are Mrs M W Glass Claude Glass Grace Martin Ray Eshmano and Grace Martin among others with head cuts arm wounds sprained ankle and bruises.
In Minneapolis a woman after a quarrel with her husband shot and killed two of her four children and wounded the others before fatally shooting herself. One child died later and a fourth cannot live. In Columbus a state official predicted a Republican statewide lead for Governor Harrick of 83,951 based on final polls from eight counties.
Barteldes team totaled 2311 with a best 586 by Barteldes while Loxman’s crew scored 2352 led by Morris at 563. Dr. May of Washington DC opens the high school lecture course next Wednesday at FE A A hall with Come Up Smiling. Tickets 1.50, single 69 cents. Buck’s band to perform. Seats from Tuesday November 8.
A Union Pacific brakeman named Pickins lost both legs after slipping while attempting to alight a moving engine in the yards shortly after midnight. The wheels and tender crushed his legs, amputation was necessary. The crew summoned aid, the injured man was taken to Union Pace hospital in Kansas City, and no license attached to the crew, authorities stated.
County commissioners discuss window alterations to deter robbery and safeguard funds at the treasury. Nearby items report social events, railway promotions, real estate loans, telegraph demand, and various classifieds including job notices and household services across Lawrence.
Former Kansas University Law School students applaud Judge J W Green as the new law building named Green Hall is christened. Samuel W Moore recalls the lawyer's role in society while a banquet follows with cheers for Dean Green and university leaders. Additional remarks laud the university and law school amid grand stage ceremony and district court notices.
Mrs. John Jewett hosted six friends for euchre at Wilson boarding house. Prof. E A Bailey to entertain Saturday Night club at his home on Onto street. Attendees included Prof. C N Livingood and Miss Flyatt and Later from Eudora preparing for county teachers meeting. Nearby plans feature visits to Emporia for a golden wedding, dedication at the University, and Lawrence social scenes with musicians and reunions.
Kansas City financials on wheat and corn futures mix with local society news. Reports mention Chancellor Strong and others attending a Kansas University medical school meeting in Kansas City, plus campus events at the United Presbyterian church with Miss Laura Ware fortune telling and a lantern party at the Lick home.
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