22 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1905
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows a Notary Public listing with room numbers and department names in a bank building setting. Text includes references to offices, protection, building names, and contact details, though specifics are garbled.
Rapid progress marked the Burton case in St Louis as Judge Vandevanter kept rulings sharp and lawyers focused. Witnesses described meetings and compensation talks with Burton about Rialto Grain and Securities, with letters and telegrams guiding the defense and government arguments.
Leavenworth November 22 W E Thomas linked to coal mine operator C J Devlin and stockholder in the defunct Topeka bank swallowed carbolic acid in his bathroom at 9 PM. Doctors report a fair chance of recovery and Thomas remained conscious after exposure. Delirium led him to obtain the bottle from a dark closet by mistake.
Jefferson City Mo November 22 in en banc session the case Mary L Westerman et al versus the supreme judge of the Knights of Pythias was argued and submitted The dispute centers on extended insurance in life certificates of fraternal orders with counsel warning that applying extended coverage to the organizations could ruin them A decision is not expected for several weeks.
Boston police report a key witness in the Susanna Geary death investigation has been identified as nurse Sarah Elizabeth Sittthms who attended Geary during her fatal illness. The witness is set to testify against three men charged in the murder inquiry.
In Denver Colorado on November 22 two masked men armed with revolvers forced cashier Gabriel Jones to surrender 22 000 dollars from the bank safe and fled in a buggy. A man and a woman who entered during the robbery were placed against the wall with hands raised.
The bituminous coal operators from Illinois Iowa Indiana Ohio Missouri Arkansas Kansas Michigan and Indian Territory met today in Chicago Illinois to form a national organization aimed at combating labor unions and ending a sympathy strike.
A Areshett of St. Louis testified before the railway commissioners that his house received rebates from Missouri Pacific. E E Martin of Hutchinson said the company he represented had rebates from Rock Island. Devlin Bankrupts receivers released an assets figure of 1 58 048 and total liabilities of 7 4 592 203 with estimated contingent liabilities at 8574 639.
Voted down the proposition to issue 820 000 in bonds for water works improvements at the special election. Thanksgiving social at the Baptist church on Thursday evening November 23 with an interesting program and refreshments. admission ten cents. Gustafson's store feature: every customer acts as clerk and sees prices. Squires' Massachusetts Street studio advertised.
New York November 22. Tarbell second vice president of the Equitable Assurance Society resumed testimony on the agency system. He submitted a specimen of contracts with agents and accompanying letters explaining commission allowances offered in evidence.
An eyewitness notes food is scarce in Nagasaki due to destroyed storehouses with only barley for twenty days. A Vladivostok to Moji traveler says riot conditions have ended in Vladivostok while streets remain a grisly scene with debris and bloodstains. Leavenworth to replace Sing Sing prison plans discussed with General C Y Calling overseeing inspection.
A fire in the French parochial school in Lawrence Massachusetts endangered four hundred school girls on November 23. Twenty five girls were dropped from the third story. all but one were caught without injury, and the rescues prevented a larger disaster.
Moscow November 22 The executive committee of the zemstvo congress adopts a resolution in favor of supporting the government after four days of debate. The reading is greeted with tremendous applause.
J P Rademan manager of the Papillion Troops at Papillion Nebraska died by self inflicted shooting in an Omaha office. He left a note citing health as the reason for his act.
State Bankers Association Group II met in Ottawa for two days with representatives from broken Lawrence in attendance. Lawrence was selected as next year’s meeting place. W. E. Hazen elected chairman and Faul Landia secretary. About 12 bankers participated in what members called a highly successful and enthusiastic gathering.
The funeral for Mrs John Newlin will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the Rhode Island Street residence. The Round Table club marks its twenty fifth anniversary with a banquet at 7 PM at the homes of Co and Mrs B L Moore.
There was no court business today as juries appeared but were excused for the term. A brief session is set for Tuesday morning to consider motions for new trials in the cases of Albert Love for second degree murder and John Bosserman for violation of the prohibitory law.
The University of Kansas hosts a rehearsal for a Kansas City trip on November 30 in the chapel. Reports note lectures, new hires, and upcoming scientific and medical events including the Kansas Academy of Science meeting, Dr Shory’s lecture, and lectures by Dr Nortenskiold.
The clipping lists real estate transfers from O A Lamb to John L Kilmorth with fractional sections and prices, plus assorted local notices about Thanksgiving turkeys at McCurdy's Market and a Betty Washington Chapter event, art exhibition at the university, book table at the Unitarian center, photo services by Squires, and store ads for Lithia water and refreshments.
A social dinner hosted by Rev. I L Baxter for Episcopal church men featured twelve tables, after dinner speeches by Rev Talbot and professors, and the formation of the Trinity church club to support the rector. Officers were elected as Prof J W treeits president, Prof WC Abbott vice president, and Mr R B Wagstatt secretary.
In Illinois street a man entered while the Roller family was away. The boy fled, then returned with a gun and fired as the intruder fled. Police searched for the wounded man but no trace was found. Nearby rumors and unrelated notes fill the page along with local notices and club meetings.
A Nov 22 market note lists wheat, corn, oats and livestock futures with December and May quotations. It also records steady Creamery butter prices and miscellaneous dairy items with noted recipient locations and cash numbers.
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