24 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1903
Page
1
Reports from Chicago on the streetcar strike show arbitration offers from the railway company while workers and sympathizers intensified blockades and damage. Rails and wires were sabotaged, manholes filled with debris, and police prepared for possible clashes as council members debated maintaining order.
The body of I. W. Rhodes of Niva nti Texas, who escaped yesterday from a private solitarium, was found today in a lake in Troost Park. Rhodes had previously attempted suicide by jumping from a street car and had entered the sand Tirium for treatment. He was 47 years old and survived by a family.
The case of Warren Jent against a Filipino woman, alleging annulment of a marriage, was postponed after the defendant received personal notice. The trial was delayed and, if resumed, would occur after she has time to defend. a twenty day answer period had expired with a decree expected by default, though the postponement reason remains unclear.
In Yokohama public meetings express impatience over delays in negotiations with St. Petersburg as Japan cites no reply to overtures. Citizens in Tokio Yokohama and Ogaki protest ministerial inaction. amid trade concerns observers note growing criticism.
Mrs Care line Quantrell died at the Ohio Odd Fellows home in Springfield at age ko years. She had been there three years, coming from eastern ONG. She was the mother of William Quantrell, leader of border raiders who burned Lawrence and other towns, with many killed. The old woman mourned her son’s rebel actions and the Kansas troubles.
In Junction City Kansas farmers shift from cattle feeding to sheep wintering. Large consignments of about 4000 head arrived last week and have been placed on ranches for full feed. More flocks are expected from Wyoming as wintering plans proceed.
Civil conflict intensifies as talks break down due to mutual distrust. Firing resumes on the city causing more house damage while bombardment continues. Government refuses surrender of the capital and the situation worsens. A Hamburg American liner fires a carved note prompting revolutionaries to shoot at lighter craft. Fort offers no response aiming to protect the lighters.
In Laavenworg Kant a Black man is bound over for trial on murder charges after a fatal shooting of his wife at Tonpanesie Sarre. Brown appeared in district court with ash grey skin and visible nerves, claiming remorse and intoxication at the time of the act.
Harry S. Sharpley of St. Louis was sentenced to eight years in the state penitentiary at Lanstree after marrying Delia Housinger of Sylvia Reno County while still married in St. Louis. He also defrauded farmers boys by claiming his father owned a St Louis street railway and promised jobs there.
Gerald Tilfany Kirby Glanes and Martes Christenden, three youths of about two, were sentenced to the reform school after trying to rob Frank Davis, a salt worker. Glan was shot breaking his arm. Authorities say all come from respectable families. A deputy accompanied by S.C. L. God house arrived in Talena, accused of buying burglarized store goods. one man claimed the name Fox, others were listed as Cullager, Kelley or Murphy.
Washington reports from Captain Lirigxs aboard the cruiser Haltimore via San Juan Porto Rico state no loss of life or property occurred during operations around San Domingo city. Denver dispatch notes Adjutant General Bell told Governor Peabody of a plot to blow up five mines, with one prisoner confessing. Massted and wife faced police court for quarrel and disorderly conduct, pleading not guilty. trial set for tomorrow at 9. Fred Badsky pleaded guilty to assault with fines imposed. The Congregational church will show 100 dissolving scenic paintings next Friday. A marriage license was issued to Alexander McGregor and Ona Bier. Who killed Joe's baby?
The trial of AL Morrow and Thomas E. Barrett begins before Judge Adams in St. Louis for conspiracy in the fraudulent naturalization of ten aliens in St. Louis County. Barrett, convicted last week, testified to the frauds while co-defendant Morrow faces state witnesses including Governor Dockery and U S Senator Cockerell.
A stranger visiting a bank in London drew a revolver, fired four shots, and was overpowered after a struggle. Graham, a noted financier, and others were present in the reception room. the assailant demanded to see the manager before the attack.
The Patrie reports four arrests at Marseille connected to plots against the royal couple during the royal truant’s passage. It notes another attempted attack near Cherbourg where a soldier is said to have died, tied to the same events.
Fragmented clippings report Prof. FL Marvin not joining a party inspection of the Kaw River from Kansas City to Topeka. Mentions arrests for meat theft from a Gurlington freight car, a Burlington train incident in Missouri, and a Lib eration of a bank case in Guthrie. Also notes a Topeka couple’s illustrated church lectures and a Parliament member dead in London.
Dense smoke hangs over the cotton belt of Mississippi and Arkansas as fires rage for three days. Timberlands burn across multiple counties near Little Rock and Memphis, with flames spreading along the Choctaw railroad and into Greenysville and Swifton areas. River traffic is seriously interfered by smoke.
Washington reports President Fryd presented invitations from the Louisiana governor to the Senate for ceremonies marking the one hundredth anniversary of the transfer of Louisiana territory to the United States. A related debate centered on whether concurrent resolutions require presidential approval to render Kent operative. The session moved to routine business as Carivuck’s inquiry into post roads was considered, while Morgan criticized the administration’s stance on the Nicaraguan canal route.
The Norwegian steamer Vietarit Was stranded during last night's storm off St Avanger. No rescue attempts were possible as five sailors were washed ashore and remain clinging to mast tops amid rising waves. Grand Rapids couple burned in home fire. collapse prevented aid. St. Joe obituary notes Samuel Huse ton, longtime Burlington railroad attorney and former city counselor.
Representative Fitzpatrick of Tennessee who was taken to the hospital last night is reported better today. He is recovering from heart trouble.
Ed Manning aged 21 years and six months died Monday night at 10 30 from hemorrhage of the bowels due to typhoid fever he was too weak to rally. Funeral Wednesday at 1 from North Lawrence Christian Church. Also note Trinity Church parish elected vestrymen for diocese convention F M Perkins C W Carman W H Powell F E Stimpson C Lewis IL B fiber RB Wagsrath J Jones and L KE Sayre.
Washington November 4 The house convened as Payne moved that adjournment be taken at a specified time. After a debate in which DeArmond Missouri noted the chamber had completed its extra session business the motion carried. The speaker read an invitation from the Governor of the state for a celebration event in Louisiana a potential consent was sought for a resolution to accept the invitation.
Adjutant General Burton ordered the discharge of nearly the entire Fifth National Guard except a few companies to be sent to Carbon county coal fields to quell the strike unrest. The mobilization was issued in Salt Lake City as tensions rose.
Washington November 24 The senate military affairs committee continued its inquiry into charges against General Way. Major Bathbone resumed testimony to explain his personal accusations amid the ongoing hearing.
Miss Blyrence Moore departs for Los Angeles after visiting cousins in Lawrence. Residents like James Jones, Miss Margaret, and Miss Leona McLaughlin are noted visiting friends in Topeka and nearby towns. Local gatherings include Phi Gams party and a bridge afternoon hosted by Mrs Barber. multiple residents travel to Omaha, Paola, and Columbus for holidays and business.
Lawrence society page highlights visitors and events at the university art exhibit. Includes Mrs Sadie Alter and others in town for lectures and openings. Also notes a series of Elks parties, upcoming weddings, and local business visits amid market briefs and poetry.
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