R S McFarland and Geo Lalt Neille G iatty
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1903
Page
1
Readable fragments show names and initials, likely brief local notices or legal shorthand. The text lacks clear actions, dates, or institutions to define a full event.
Kansas City September 4 delegates for the International Association of Bridge and Structural Workers reopen behind closed doors with routine business planned. Parks jubilant at seating, while talk of expulsion of New York members continues, and election timing unclear. Justice Cloud denies motion in extortion indictments against Samuel Parks and Timothy McCarthy.
Amid street noise at Central tonight, Mayor T. Low, Comptroller Grout, and Aldermen President were renominated by the Republican convention. The Whien convention gathered at Cooper Meo as observers watched Fulton Cutting circle the scene. A notable gallery included Timothy Woodpat who was noted for his interest in the events.
Excavation revealed graves marked by large rocks and tied to a historical site. Pottery shards and other relics were uncovered, indicating an ancient burial area with preserved grave markers.
Washington September 24 Commissioner Richards of the general land office set November 10 as the opening date to settle about 750000 acres of ceded Chippewa lands in Minnesota recently segregated from timber lands. Pittsburg September 2 At today’s session of the Pennsylvania Bankers association Comptroller Charles G Dawes ofilingis delivered an address on Proposed Changes in Our Banking Laws.
Washington September 24 The president today approved the Hawaiian bond issue totaling 21,229,100 in new financing for state development.
New York on September 24 Prince Alert, famed pacing hero, challenged the world record of 1:54 but wowed the crowd with a decisive finish at Empire City Trotting Club autumn meeting. Driven by Demarest due to overweight, he hit the quarter in 1:25 and blasted to the three-quarter in 1:67, closing in a blazing final lap though the final time read as a sensational display rather than the record.
An American correspondent in London reports the London Times review of The development as pasties. The piece analyzes America's future in world trade, noting manufacturers seek global markets with firm beliefs in destiny. It argues the financial center will move to New York or Chicago, though banking systems lag in flexibility for crises.
Rome report states the pope suffers rheumatism from long damp garden strolls and will prefer driving. He dislikes confinement and complains it affects health. The Vatican palace in Cuadlolfo is being restored to serve as a country house for his sisters. A papal secretary’s appointment in November is seen as connected to the pope's fatigue.
The article notes proposed Cuban fake tax measures and regulatory actions. It states collectors will begin tax collection November 1 and that a sixty day period ends from September 11 for article submissions. It mentions penalties for failing to pay taxes to the state and warns of further enforcement steps.
Topeka dispatch reports the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railway company hiring Edith Peterson, a 15 year old, as Topeka’s first girl messenger. Facing a messenger shortage caused by truancy laws, the railroad will add more female messengers as soon as current male workers leave. The Hiawatha Cafe advertises assiters in all styles.
Portland dispatch reports a suspected gang robbed the Oregon Trail express on the Kalelock line. An express messenger was killed, Engineer Barrett critically wounded, another robber wounded and captured later. The bandits fled east of Troutdale after a volley and an explosion. A ringleader known as Sin Connors, from Porkind, Oregon, refused to name accomplices or route.
Justice Shiras writes for the United States Court of Appeals reversing a Missouri federal court ruling. The case involves Christie Grains and Stork Co. and the board of trade of Chicago. The appellate court remands with instructions to dismiss the bill and assess costs, after prior restraint against Christie by telegraph and quotation rights.
A prominent local physician, Chas Catrdiner, died today after a sudden medical incident. The event occurred in Bipona and is being investigated as a death related to a heart condition.
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A deal for 22 400 acres of rice land near Beaumont is reported with S Scott as broker. The price was cash per acre with Lincoln Trust Company of St Louis underwriting the plan. The arrangement aims to settle the tract with farmers from Illinois and Iowa guaranteeing a yield of ten sacks per acre.
E S Peters, president of the Texas cotton growers association, urges Texas farmers to hold cotton to secure a higher price, predicting 15 cents before season’s end. He warned last year that prediction wasn't followed as prices rose. Mrs. M S Strong traveled to Tonganowle for the wedding of Earl Strickland and Grace Wolcott.
Dr Karl Ballod reported at the international statistical conference that mortality in Western Europe's cities with populations over a million is lower than in smaller cities due to superior sanitation. He cited Berlin as healthiest, London safer than Paris, while rural migrants to cities show better health than town residents. overall urban population growth patterns noted.
A passenger train collided with a freight car near New Jersey resulting in serious injuries to the engineer and two female listeners. Seven carriages damaged, two others were derailed and shattered, crew members and riders reported hurt as the engine broke loose and toppled into the embankment.
Fragmented OCR shows scattered references to a city event on September with mentions of defense, tennis, and a university context. Names and places are unclear but imply a community briefing touching sports, elections, and student affairs with strained readability.
Telegraphic briefs note the SS Louis conference commissions and local business items. Mentions include government frauds case results, a bond announcement in New York, and Tibet visit plans. Candidates and political notes reference Tammany, King Edward, and a Georgia nomination for a deputy post.
A Yonganoxie wedding gathered guests yesterday evening at the Rome MA home to witness the union of Miss Walentt, daughter of the host, and Mr Strickland of Lawrence. The ceremony featured white satin attire and carnations, followed by a celebratory dinner. The couple will tour the East before returning to visit friends in Tonganoxie. A frost last night caused no damage.
Heavy losses are reported in ongoing battles between Turkish and Bulgarian forces. The latest advices describe Bulgarian units holding strong positions with limited Turkish gains and continuing engagement along the front lines.
A new faculty member, Urbanien Eelveard Edubaeh, has been appointed professor of fine arts at Missouri Hie. He previously directed choral groups in Boston and at a Baptist chapel, and led a Presbyterian choir in Texas. He hails from Wheeling West Virginia and aims to elevate the university’s arts program in the southwest.
Hibotebs old settlers plan a Saturday gathering at Journal Hall with a bag dinner and informal exchanges on early days. Committees handle planning as in the original picnic. Photos and frames go on sale Friday and Saturday at 10 cents each, a recent purchase from a leading maker. Mr and Mrs Corwin return from a week in Den. Pictures from 1 per dozen. Ward Ellis hosts guests in Topeka with Santa Fe fare details. Chicago round trip via Santa Fe advertised with Sept 26 tickets.
An OCR dominated page fragment references McCook and various players amid garbled lines. It mentions teams, plays, and a coach’s assessment of a recent game, with scattered names and phrases like Vege and Viet. The legible content is sparse and disjointed.
Readable fragments reference votes, religious figures, and political leaders in an era described with old spellings. Names like Pedes and Phebe appear amid garbled phrases about ballots, parties, and community roles. The piece resembles a local editorial or notice about elections and church matters with unclear specifics.
Poody hauled to the train for transport to north Topeka where a store will open. The goods and fixtures total about three carloads. Mrs Angeline Cartright, 74, died at her sister’s home on the Eudora road of typhoid fever. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. Local notices and events mix with fragmented copy across the page.
A jumbled mix of livestock prices, feeds, and farm goods appears with notes on plows, oats, and sheep, interspersed with stray prices and dates. Also listed are photos frames, carnival items, and restaurant theft news. The fragmentary text includes a Chicago fare and a Santa Fe fare section, plus a note about a cafe offering oyster dishes.
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