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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1903
Page
2
Frost destroyed Rocky Ford melons, likely boosting breakfast foods demand. Reports from Lawrence note widespread AP news, Kansas figures mourn the death of journalist Harmon D. Wilson, praise flowing to Lawrence for Felerans hospitality, and discuss Alaska boundary commission tensions with Canada and Britain.
The Salina Republican notes Lawrence hosts a veteran rally this week, honoring Civil War survivors who marched with Sherman and fought at Vicksburg. It praises their steadfast patriotism, laments the era’s bloodshed, and defends the legacy amid university criticism and national tariff debates while Dr. Wiley speculates on future human evolution.
Hugh Edmiston a young Lincoln society man was found dead in his office from gas exposure. He left two notes suggesting despondency. The 28 year old was a partner in J M Edmiston & Son and had ties to Omaha and Kansas City. Family suspect a love affair caused his despair.
Sealed bids to furnish labor and materials for erecting and completing the F A A building in Lawrence Douglas County Kansas are due September 25. Plans by WV C Mitchell are on file. A $1000 bid bond is required. Separate bids needed for steam heating plumbing and wiring with 5 percent check. The board may reject bids.
Albany September hearing before Governor O Dell on a clemency petition for the three Van Wormer brothers condemned to death for the murder of their uncle Peter Hallen beck. Five jurors who convicted the men, a minister, and a petition from 23 Columbia county residents weighed into the case. The governor held the petition under advisement as clemency was debated.
Sir Hiram Maxim announced at a London meeting that an important new invention will be revealed soon. He said thousands of pounds are being invested and patents must be secured first. The Maxim Electrical and Engineering Company touted a steel ball bearing patent cheaper than current market options.
New York authorities, following the arrest and conviction of Gentlemen George Crooks, have deployed a squad of detectives to watch for thieves using rooftop access. Equipped with field glasses, they surveil from residential upper stories from 9 a.m. to dusk, focusing on the elite Fifth Avenue district where Crooks targeted dozens of properties valued at over 850,000. The plan, aimed at catching quick-rich criminals, has proven successful so far.
The contract to erect the Indian Territory pavilion at the world’s fair grounds was awarded today in St Louis. The building will stand near a southeast entrance, with a price of BOT. Rooms over Woodward & Co.’s drug store will be leased to responsible parties formerly at Address care Altima Dubin, Kansas City.
The Douglas county teachers association opens the year with a meeting on September 19 at 1 30 p m in the high school. Programs include piano solo by Miss Harshberger, papers on geography pronunciation and physiology, and general discussion after each paper. Also classified items offer property for sale and merchandise stock at sacrifice prices.
The Hartford based Aetna Life Insurance Company, established 1820, reports policy payouts totaling over 9132,383,973 with assets exceeding 63,44,575 and a guarantee fund above legal requirements of 47,094,434. It issues life and endowment policies to men and women and offers gold bond contracts at 3 4 and 5 percent interest. Agent M D Greenlee urges patronage and investigation of its merits.
Public notice appears to address non-residents starting September regarding settlement for certain items described as hacking and ivory. Signatories include Donnelly Bros J A Nicolson Monk Bros and Gidbinsinger. Also promotion for rental listings and shirts from Wilder Bros Shirt Factory. Local cider vinegar offer 15 cents per gallon with 5 gallons for 70 cents and Philips fruit farm contact 528 green.
A fragmented historical page notes Central Hotel Meat Market run by John Shields with mentions of spices, clothing services at Lawrence Pantatorina, and paracrine advertising. It references Maryland Republican convention details, U.S. transport Sherman's Manila voyage, a court case in Lez octon, and medical claims about Fall's Catarrh Cure with a Toledo firm Seip and Cheney.
The readable portions describe a clash of trade and politics, noting mentions of Wat and Kansas City, a university reference, and names such as Meade and Musual Fire. The overall content appears fragmented, with sensational, garbled phrasing and multiple non-coherent topics.
Reading fragment advises on digestion issues and constipation with recommendations for light meals and avoiding certain tablets. It mentions the Chacaoe Main Stomach and Liver Tablets and implies sales by a dealer or vendor. The text is fragmentary and lists general home remedy guidance alongside product mention.
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