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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
1
The passage includes hotel advertising for The New Santa Fe Hotel with rates and amenities, plus listings for Livery Stable and real estate services by Donnelly Bros and George A Banks & Son. It notes a Kansas City relief store, a Missouri coal miners’ holiday with potential strikes, and a planned conference between operators and miners to seek agreement.
Wanted first class laundress for two or more days a week. Inquire of Mrs J D Bowersock. Belly phone 51.
In Rome on April 1 the Dowager Queen Margarita hosted J. Pierpont Morgan and his daughter Mrs Herbert L. Satterlee of New York. Separately, New York reports the Santa Fe railway directors declared a reduction from the last semi annual dividend of 12 1/2 percent. A disrupted jail report notes New Coates released after a long sentence and Newt pardoned. A minor fire at 1340 Tennessee Street drew department attention. otherwise scant local detail remains.
Indianapolis April 1 Indiana Republicans convene to nominate a ticket and push tariff revision while news from Newton reports Carr’s arrest for the Bailey express car robbery and murder. Authorities traced a bloodstained overcoat, jewelry, and $993 recovered, linking the suspect to the crime. Carr allegedly lured Bailey, rode with him, killed him, and robbed the Wells Fargo car.
Douglas County transfers include Samuel Albrittan to Catherine Jackson for 9 dollars involving a 50 by 96 foot lot in the SW area. Thomas J Liggett to Edna A Warner for 300 dollars describing NW34 of SE1 of 2011.17. Susanna Kerns to H A Davidson for 1500 dollars with a detailed metes and bounds description of parcels in 2-12-18 including bearings and distances.
Pansy plants offered at 15 cents per dozen and two dozen for 25 cents by Hicks Greenhouse located at 360 Elm Street. Bell phone 3387. Also notes on house moving by R F Jugalls with hydraulic equipment, contact Bell phone 1091, Home 302, 1205 No 1 St Try Straffon's Corn Remedy 15c. F C Gibson seeks poultry eggs plus hides at cash price 712 Mass. Stave Belt 903 Home 74. Wiedemann's orange ice cream and other local services advertised. photo studio Loom as-Photo Studio, Lawrence. Undertaking Co, J.
Indianapolis April 1 About 250000 bituminous miners are idle due to a wage dispute between the United Mine Workers of America and coal operators. District meetings aim to reach an agreement as negotiations continue at Terre Haute. In Western Pennsylvania Ohio and trans Mississippi districts miners have quit work while central Pennsylvania and Indiana remain at work under pending settlements. Thomas L Lewis becomes UMWA president at international headquarters succeeding John Afchedd.
Boston April 1 The returns of yesterday's three state Republican primaries indicate that among 1550 delegates to the state convention 901 are pledged to or favorable to Taft.
New York April 12 Prince Helie De Sagan declares he seeks Mime Anna Gould’s hand. He plans to sail for France soon after. Mme Gould’s family holds final say and will not permit a public engagement in New York.
April 1 day chancellor Day of Rev George A Cooke of Bro Vermont had charges dismissed by Bishop David H Moore during the New York Methodist Episcopal conference session. Moore called the complaint an attack on free speech and a free press. The ruling was met with cheers and applause in Syracuse NY.
Two robbers blown from a dependence near Cherryvale Kansas after dynamiting a safe in a downtown store were captured here early today following a gunfight with Night Marshal and deputy. One robber was seriously wounded, the other slightly, and the pair confessed but offered no names. Less than 100 dollars was taken and recovered.
In San Diego on April 1 the flagship Connecticut of the Atlantic fleet arrives off Coronado with Rear Admiral Rubley D. Evans aboard visibly affected by illness. The Yankton arrived yesterday bringing Evans to the city where a private car awaits. He plans to go to San Luis Obispo for mineral springs treatment at Paso Robles for rheumatism that worsens at sea.
St Louis April 1 delegates to the populist national convention arrive amid signs of support for a prohibition plank. Many delegates oppose any platform language on prohibition, while others favor a declaration in its favor. The Peoples Party and allied groups held meetings planning the convention and debated temporary chairman Jacob S. Cuxey.
Two Jefferson day dinners are set for April 13 in New York. Henry Walker, head of the New York Progressive Democratic club, will host one at the Wallart Astoria hotel with Thomas Jefferson birthday celebrations funded by a $1,000 donation from L. Hughes of Springfield. Bryan may attend but was not asked to speak.
Charles M. Smith and his son Charles along with William and Floyd Wood, W. L. Rogers, Ben Field, and Ben Stone surrendered to U S marshals in St Louis after federal sentences for ideau offenses were affirmed by the Supreme Court. They were escorted by about 200 friends and Sikeston brass band to the train.
Governor Hoeb refused J B Shane's pardon request from the state penitentiary where he serves a life term for killing a boy in Lawrence. In Guthrie the Durant school lands bill with an emergency clause passed the senate and goes to the governor. An ad urges spring shoes, claims cigars print sales pitches and medical ad notes glasses fitting at a local drug store.
Loomas Studio invites Best Dressers of Lawrence to view Hollingberg’s tailored suits at Home Book Co. in Johnson's Wood. OQ. P. Bar ber & Son promote wood finishing products. Clayton Wyatt shines at Nickel theater with baffling tricks after years away. Promotion for pneumatic stone lettering via compressed air for Memorial day monuments.
In New York on April 1 a bomb was thrown at Joseph Scullito’s Beaver street Brooklyn residence after letters demanding money were sent. The blast shattered windows and damaged the front door and vestibule though the occupants escaped injury. The Scullitto home lies near Selig Silverstein’s Union Square property, who reportedly threw a previous bomb there. University Meat Market advertises young corn-fed beef and iPhones at 1023 Mass street.
Grain and provisions prices listed for Wheat Corn Oats Rye and Hay with cash bids. Cattle and hog markets show receipts and ranges for native steers cows stockers feeders bulls calves and pork plus lard and pork futures quotes. The report covers May July and Sept contracts and cash No 2 grades for wheat corn oats.
The Missouri Supreme Court issued a decision in a suit brought by the attorney general to dissolve the Kansas City Live Stock Exchange and the Traders' Company. It sustained the Traders' demurrer to some claims, remanding for retrial, and held the Kansas City Live Stock Exchange not liable for alleged boycotting. The ruling focuses on alleged restraint of trade and the legality of the two associations in the Kansas City market.
Paris reports a dispute between General Jules Cuicou, Port Au Prince military chief, and nephew of President Nord, Gabriel Confie, over their powers to quell the turmoil. The situation is described as extremely grave and American warships prepare to land troops.
United States Senator Jefferson Davis was fined 25 dollars in police court at Lite Nock Arkansas after a street confrontation the day before. He faced a pistol threat and an assault incident with Thomas Helm deputy prosecuting attorney who received a 10 dollar sentence.
City and regional business groups urge reestablishment of trains 115 to 118 on the Newton Guthrie rail line. W K Etter, Santa Fe Oklahoma Division superintendent, agreed to present the case to higher officials soon. Officials plan to meet and review time card changes, with details not yet public.
Franck P. Smith of Topeka Kansas claims to be a half-brother of the late Charles Fair and sues Mesdames Vanderbilt and Ovlrichs for a share of Fair's estate. A commission to take testimony in France was sought before Justice Fitzgerald in the New York Supreme Court. No trial date set. Smith seeks about 1.6 million dollars. Daniel F. Coblan represents Mrs. Vanderbilt and others. he would not discuss the case.
Paris readers express relief at Washington dispatches signaling the incident with Dr. Hill is closed with no personal grievance. Dr. Hill has not spoken but is expected to follow administration guidance. In Alberta, Canada, talks proceed on the Bell Telephone line purchase for 975000 dollars, with officials seeking a clear course.
Washington April 1 trial of a land fraud case against Frederick A Hyde John A Benson Henry P Diamond and Joost E H Schneider opened with over 200 witnesses present The government is represented by District Attorney Baker Arthur B Pugh and Francis J Hen Artistic Work The pictures at Squires Photo Studio attract attention with new art paper on display in Lawrence and a canvassing job for a musical publication offers few hours daily plus pay Also local notices advertise sanitary wall finish and olive oil from Raymond's Drug Store and an ice cream pricing claim
In Shawnee Oklahoma on April 1 a group of boys testing powder in a car with dynamite caps caused an explosion that shattered the vehicle and sent bystanders flying. Injured were Samuel Kounts 15 Ira Boycley 15 George Walker 14 Lucy Clay 25 Mary Britten (all white or black) and Robert Gray, who did not survive.
The Fred Miller Brewing Company loses its Kansas license and faces a $2,000 payment to receivers, agreeing to sell off property and not sell liquor in Kansas again. Receivers had seized assets. most breweries settled by confessed judgment as attorney general pursued ouster actions. Norris Carriage Co. advertises buggies and wagons.
To defend Kansas freight rates the Kansas board of railroad commissioners asked Attorney General Fred 5. Jackson to aid board counsel G. F P. Grattan. Railroads have taken the case to the U. S. Circuit Court with answer day set for April 6 and hearing on the temporary injunction for April 7. Jackson will assist in every possible way.
Katy shops reopen as the Missouri Kansas Taras railway yard resumes operations with a workforce of 500. Sedalia Missouri plans remain closed as Missouri Pacific shops stay shut.
Robbers dynamited the Sweet Springs Missouri post office early today and took about $1,400 in currency and stamps. The scene included other local ads and notices about jewelry, souvenir spoons, a baby photo day, and Wiedemann’s ice cream flavors.
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