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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
1
Sinclair, a reliable abstracts of title agent, offers mortgage loans with money always on hand. Telephone Bell 396. No. 764 Massachusetts Street.
Newton Kansas April 3 officers say they will obtain a confession from William T Carr in the Santa Fe express car robbery and messenger Bailey murder case. They claim strong, undisclosed testimony and witnesses placing Carr at the depot in Kansas City before train 115 and Bailey’s wife’s statement that her husband planned to ride home with Carr.
Col Harris highlights a new filtration plant in Chicago near Bubbly Creek with a 3,000,000 gallon capacity. The chemical process uses iron sulphate and lime to remove impurities, producing clear water. tests by the American Steel and Wire Company and others will accompany an official Monday verification. Taft arrives in Chicago for a 36 hour schedule of speeches and banquets, while Bryan declines New York attendance for Jefferson Day events.
Report from Iola Kansas dated April 2 describes Mexican land agents facing threats from immigrant colonists who settled near a new town east of Tampico. Martial law, troop protection, and government investigations are noted as officials attempt to quell unrest and recover cash tied to the venture. Local Iola figures estimate substantial sums looted in Kansas and Oklahoma with little success by the land promoters.
In a dark Channel collision off the Isle of Wight the torpedo boat destroyer Tiger and the British cruiser Berwick sank, killing thirty-six aboard including Lieutenant William E. Middleton. Twenty-two were rescued as the fleet fought in masked, nighttime maneuvers.
Lawrence stockholders moved to halt removal of Weber Bros piano factory machinery after part of the equipment was shipped to Kansas City. J E Wilson, Lawrence financier and lawyer, defended by attorney advice as stock losses mounted, with stock value about 11000. The court action seeks to prevent further removal of plants, parts and fixtures from the Weber Bros operation in Lawrence.
Washington reports the house parties prepare for a longer fight after yesterday’s floor engagement. Democrats vow to force favored measures through by blocking minor bills while Republicans aim to strike back, with five major appropriation bills still pending. Minority leader Williams rejects filibuster labels, calling the push a duty to press key measures or face open opposition records.
Daniel R. Delaney of Brookism was arrested at Mountainside on charges of embezzling funds from Henry E. Coe and Company, the city law firm. The incident involves reported earnings and a time frame cited in the April report.
A flurry of social events fills Topeka society notes including a smoker for Senior law students at the University, six o’clock dinner for Mr. William Calliar of Tanear, and a Fraternal Aid Hall dance with Newhouse’s orchestra. Engagement news for Miss Chisham of Atchison and Mr. Eugene A. Howe is announced. A 100-guest reception hosted by Mrs. D. S. Alford and Mrs. Charles Sterling features Spanish moss decor and pink accents.
A lost jewel set Sigma Chi fraternity pin engraved on back and a chaotic convention scene follow. The text recounts nominations chaos, a call for adjournment, and a split among Watson supporters, with mention of a 1908 G A R encampment bid and a distant train wreck in Indiana.
At the St Louis national populist convention April 3 George A. Honnecker of New Jersey was named permanent chairman after a late night session. Delegates adopted a platform urging government money issuance, abolition of child labor, public ownership of railways and telegraphs, and reforms to protect wage earners and regulate monopolies.
A large blaze consumed the Corringan and Company distillery in Peoria today. The mill on the fourth story sparked the fire, threatening 125,000 gallons of volatile spirits in the tower. Firefighters fought the flames as the structure faced possible total devastation from sparks and explosions. The alarm was reported under control near noon.
Protest against the fatalities in the disorders on the streets yesterday when troops fired on and killed three rioters and wounded fifteen others, four mortally. The strike has been uneven, with demonstrations formed but rapidly dispersed by troops with red bayonets. Seventy anarchists at headquarters were surrounded but not captured.
Chicago crowd expected as George Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion defends the world title against Frank Gotch in a best two of three falls match. Strangle hold barred. betting even money. Venue Dexter Pavilion in Chicago.
John Mitchell, former UMWA president, says President Housevelt offered him a special commissioner role to study labor conditions on the Panama Canal zone but he cannot accept due to ill health. He met at the White House and left unimproved.
Abner L. Stevens turned himself in to the sheriff claiming he was wanted in Council Grove Kansas on attempted burglary and jail breaking charges. He had been working in a vineyard and said the arrest was a mistake though he did not deny jail breaking.
In Toledo on April 3 the common pleas court fined prominent lumbermen 300 to 1000 dollars after recent convictions for being members of a trust. The trial court had ordered imprisonment, which was remitted. one defendant, John Puck, pleaded health reasons and sought immediate resolution.
Secretary Garfield testified today denying Helen Pierce Grey's claim that he called her a dangerous blackmailer and adventuress. Grey also alleged arrests without due process and jail threats by Indian Agent Reynolds on the Crow reservation. She cited rumors of Senator Carter's interest in a 125000 sheep herd on Crow lands for pay. A separate item notes W H Hamilton Glass Bottle Co seeks a receiver as insolvency surfaces with assets 290000 against 164000 liabilities.
Reynolds will receive piano pupils. The notice mentions two phones for contact and lists various horse drawn vehicles at low prices.
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