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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1903
Page
1
Worse riots erupt in Chicago as strikers clash with police at key crossings. Police guard streetcar routes with patrols aiding resupply and keeping mail cars moving unmolested.
Washington November 13 The president formally received Philippi Ruiz Varilla the Panama envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary The event signals the birth of a new republic among nations Pittsburg November A city wide lockout of building trades will halt work tonight and likely continue until all sympathetic strikes end affecting about a thousand workers Concordia November Mark Hiles died after being shot by his brother in law James Head Head charged with murder in the first degree
Jefferson City reports Attorney General Crow sent subpoenas for John Ross foreman of the jury that tried Senator Frank H. Farris on boodling charges and for F E Tuckett an attorney for Farris. James Crump deputy sheriff named to appear before the grand jury. Jurors were reportedly split eight to four for conviction during deliberations.
A ten day grand jury in Osweyn, Nan, returns charges against A. P. Campbell of Bourbon County for soliciting a bribe and against Pod Laws of Chetopa for assault with intent to kill. Campbell also named as a special land inspector in Indian Territory.
The Novembers session of the Methodist Episcopal Church district met to review missionary work led by Rev. Henry Coker of Emporia Kansas. A discussion of district needs and appropriations followed, including funds for rapid church expansion and regional programs across Missouri and surrounding territories.
The Carnegie paintings exhibit at the University Museum now runs daily from 4:00 to 4:30 PM and evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Season-ticket holders are advised of schedule changes while lectures and recitals by University faculty and visiting artists are announced for Fraser Hall and Make Hall.
From Mr. Elliott a call for a court house gathering in Lawrence to represent settlers and promote harmony. The plan aims to organize and bring forward essential elements for the observance and duties of the forthcoming event without cabinet conflicts.
A damaged notice notes a framed picture titled Town in the Flood held by Lawrence owner awaiting pickup at the treasurer's office. Nearby, a football game preview reports Lawrence high versus Ottawa high, a tight 6 to 5 result last month, with Ottawa slight favorite.
Panama reports chaotic talks among Bogota liberals and conservatives about concessions on the isthmus. Offerings include vague promises of peace and happiness as factions press the newborn republic to abandon a movement, with authorities in Hoguta cited and appeals dismissed.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a favorable report on the Cuban treaty bill by a 14 to 2 vote. The report notes a minority view to be submitted later. In China, reports from Tien Tsin state Russian troops moved toward Shanxi with no Imperial Chinese resistance.
A fragmentary report describes an incident on a Manhattan street where an individual was shot and a man named Williams was arrested. The text is unclear but indicates a daytime event with police involvement.
A University of Kansas gathering drew students and faculty for talks on journalism ethics. Professor Dec aM Rave highlighted ethical journalism while speakers from Kansas City and abroad discussed the profession’s responsibilities and moral questions in the press.
Washington dispatch notes officials determined no troops needed for Panama. The report follows earlier remarks on the regional crisis as teachers at Quincy school view current events. Dr Wilcox lectures on The Great Greek Athletic Games at the University of Kansas tomorrow at 11 o clock, admission free.
The report notes resignations and political intrigue amid a reshuffle at the Kansas Santa Fe line. It details a funding pledge of 2000 from several altivens to advance three-foot coal development and announces an imminent stationery sale with a museum image included.
Residents and merchants along the north side and south side warn roads east of North Lawrence are flooded with two to five feet of water near the Bismarck grave. Travelers must ford the water or divert four to six miles, risking winter icing as cold weather approaches and river trade could be disrupted.
A large crowd filled the Lawrence venue for Bind Boone’s third season concert. The renowned musician performed intricate thetas with precise technique, delighting listeners who had heard him before and welcomed the chance to hear him again.
Jesse Majors admitted to accomplices yesterday afternoon that he escaped from the Lawrence jail by leaving the vicinity. He claimed he avoided the guards and did not reveal the location of diamonds stored nearby. Officers continue to build the case from the confession while vowing to pursue further useful information in the coming days.
Captain Hoshind Wheeler leads workers at the Gent Township drain mouth near the cemetery washing away beneath a gate area. Probate court grants marryings to Joseph Gils and Angie Morrding with law renewals for Sew Gitne and Lynda fen Laas. Upcoming repair meetings listed with local addresses. Nebraska reports first snow of the season in Omaha. Chicago reports snow in central Illinois.
Miss Ste Leonard of Eudora visits sister Miss Rose Leonard in Lawrence. Several residents travel for family visits while others plan trips and entertainments. The Twentieth Century club funds art purchases for city schools and planning for gatherings continues with dinners and social visits across communities.
A fragment describes a general store at a fair boasting first class merchandise and a large stock. It notes improvements to attract buyers and promote better profits through fall and winter lines including dry goods and millinery. The piece emphasizes attractive prices and ongoing stock updates.
A southbound engine pulling a freight derailed near Whiting on Juck Island station twelve miles north of here. Both the engineer and fireman were killed in the crash and the locomotive was ditched.
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