14 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1905
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text references a general practice, surgery, gynecology, and a building with telephones. Names appear garbled, offering little coherent context or identifiable events.
Earnest protest was filed with the president by five labor groups representing engineers, firemen, conductors, switchmen and trainmen. They argued that railroad freight rate legislation would lower rates and reduce the earning power of railroads, leading to eventual wage cuts for railroad employees.
Boston November 14. Judge Wentworth reconsidered a warrant for the arrest of Thomas W. Lawson on criminal libel charges brought by Charles W. Barron, proprietor of a financial news bureau. Lawson will appear next Saturday to receive the warrant. Barron’s lawyers plan to seek a warrant for Barron over Barron’s market sheets libel.
Secretary Root is pursuing earnest attention to tariff relations between Germany and the United States. He hopes to submit concrete proposals to Congress in the coming session, but no immediate move toward a modus vivendi or provisional arrangement seems likely to avert a tariff conflict during treaty negotiations.
Charles W. Bowman county treasurer accused of embezzlement and forgery failed to appear at today's preliminary hearing. Bond was forfeited and Bowman vanished last night. Bowman was a long time figure in state politics, with ties to Phillipsburg and rapid City Missouri.
Ninety men at a southern Kansas Scottish Rite convocation in Wichita were knocked down when a scaffold collapsed during a group photo. Post commander Hi Thomas of the Dodge City state soldiers home was among the injured with a sprained ankle. Seventy five others suffered bruises but no serious injuries reported.
St. Louis nov 14 counsel for United States Senator Burton of Kansas filed a demurrer to the federal indictment arguing four grounds. The judge is expected to rule tomorrow with a sustained demurrer likely leading to acquittal due to the statute of limitations expiring November 13.
Directors from Kansas City Olathe Lawrence and Topeka met at Merchants National Bank to finalize business. The name and charter will change to Missouri and Kansas Interurban railway company. About five thousand shares represented. The Olathe line nearly finished and due to begin operation soon.
Wichita Senator Long addressed the Commercial club today in reply to a resolution asking for his position on rail rate legislation. He refused to preannounce any action on President Roosevelt's rate plan, delivering about twenty minutes of remarks. In Russia, upheaval after the reform manifesto spreads to Vladivostok and Yeniseisk with uprisings deadly and many refugees aboard ships.
The comptroller of the currency has issued a call on national banks to report their condition as of the close of business Thursday November 9. Temperance worker dead.
Berlin reports no agreement exists between Germany and Austria to assist Russia if needed and to suppress Polish autonomy movements. The US city of Quincy notes a temperance movement leader in a wealthy local area. no foreign policy change is anticipated.
A bomb outrage occurred today in the Pera quarter of Constantinople. Authorities will not permit the particulars to be sent at present.
The Union Pacific offers one and a third fare to many points in Illinois Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania for Thanksgiving travel. Tickets on sale November 27 with return by December 1. Inquiries to J T Shanklin depot agent or E E Alexander city ticket agent London Eng. November note.
Harrisburg announces Governor Pannypacker has secured assurances of support from a majority of the 243 members of the legislature for a special session on reform. Meanwhile reports from San Francisco note riots in progress with militia deployments and widespread destruction. A reference to a "Play Five Hundred" appears in the text.
Emperor Nicholas and the Russian court will not visit St Petersburg this winter. He will travel from Peterhof to Tsarskoe Selo, keeping him away from the capital and reducing daily contact with Count Witte, which is viewed as unfavorable for close court influence and governance.
John Watts of Pomona transfers part of sections 13 15 15 to trustees of Sowers Union Cemetery for 20 dollars. Frank A. Curtis and wife of Clinton township convey west 100 acres of section 23 13 13 to BFN and A. H. Standish for 35 209 dollars. 3 4 French and wife of Douglas poverty convey east half sway and lot 3 section 29 11 18 to Sarah F. Harris for 84 033 dollars.
The Union Pacific Wreck of passenger train No 164 eastbound near Loring yesterday afternoon caused severe wreckage to both engines and the work train. Several carmen were slightly injured while some passengers suffered burns and cuts. Frederick Ietcher, a resident here, was severely burned. Popenoe, formerly of this city, led the mall car crew but neither he nor his crew were hurt.
The Kansas freshmen football team defeated Fort Scott High School 24 to 0 at Fort Scott yesterday. The game ended the freshman schedule with a perfect fall record, having allowed only one score against. The squad shows strong material for next year’s college team.
The Lawrence National bank statement dated November 9 1905 is printed in the Journal. It is read with interest as a gauge of town business and community affairs and reflects favorably on the bank and its officers. The text mentions paints and paper bindings by Phittiga & Co.
A brief item notes wallpaper stock available at U L Phillipa and Co. The notice highlights wallpaper selections for homes and offices, with emphasis on variety and pricing to attract customers.
Mr Jack W Johnson promotes a Texas Fruit and Orchard company seeking up to 50000 dollars in stock. He claims 2100 shares fully paid, secured by M E T gold bonds, with a Wood County land tract and county produce shipments cited. He advertises guarantees against loss and invites meetings at W T Sinclair's office for details.
Late yesterday the jury found Mary Cass of Eudora guilty on the fourth count for maintaining a saloon. In the Fred Lorenz Liquor case, jurors held guilty on the second and fifth counts for selling liquor and maintaining a nuisance. The Bossarman liquor case continues, with a likely completion before court adjourns this evening.
Dr Reighland head of the University of Michigan energy department presents a popular lecture on fish habits and underwater photography. The program features lantern slides from his photographs and aims to reveal many new underwater facts about bony fish. The talk occurs Thursday night in Snow Hall under Sigma Xi with free admission and public invitation.
A breezy, popular production titled Texas' drew a larger audience in Lawrence than usual. Review praises the strong cast, lively stage settings, and abundant scenery, noting the show’s appeal to general theatergoers and the audience's evident pleasure. Wall Paper at L. LG. Phillips & Co.
Kansas City promoters announce they have secured right of way and franchises for the Stranger Valley interurban to Topeka and Kansas City. Construction will begin soon, with grading and track laying coordinated from Kansas City end. They aim to deliver a first class electric railway to Lawrence, offering improved service and regional development.
Ladies of the Modaro Lace club entertained their husbands and friends with five tables of whist at the George Kuhpa home. Prizes included a gold ab.i& valer not and a gold scarf pin won by Miss Jessie Linton and Mr. C. L. Rutter. Booby prizes went to Mrs. B Jones and Mr. George Kuhne. A course luncheon followed the card game and guests were reminded of Thanksgiving with tea cream turkeys. Mr. D. I. Maggard returned to his Wichita home this morning. Mr. Bay Nate of Clinton Wis attended.
Chicago markets report mixed results across grains and livestock. Wheat futures for December and May traded around 64.64 and 64.33 dollars per bushel, corn at 47 and 45.40, oats around 20 to 23, and rye and hay futures noted. Pork and lard futures showed fractional gains and declines as traders weighed supply signals and demand outlooks amid autumn trading.
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