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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
4
Partly cloudy conditions expected tonight and Tuesday. A weather report by Dr. H. Snow notes humidity and cloud cover, with variable wind directions from southwest to west. Wind speeds are light to moderate, with brief gusts and calm periods anticipated.
A man named Arthur Miller was captured after a lengthy running chase through Lawrence streets following an assault attempt on two girls at a home in East Lawrence. Miller, alleged to have followed girls for months, was turned over to police with state charges to be filed. Henry Parsons aided in a struggle to subdue him.
The column records numerous social events in Lawrence including informal gatherings hosted by Miss Frances Holton Mr Charles Brook and Mrs M Partons. It notes engagements weddings the U C T banquet plans and visits by residents to Kansas City Topeka and nearby towns with many names and places.
A woman recalls leaving her fur collar on a streetcar and later finding it on her porch. She learns several bystanders and a grocer misread her due to a mistaken memory about who wore the collar. The tale illustrates how easily people can misperceive small details.
A new stilt design allows changing step height by moving a wire along notched footrests. The adjustable footrest accommodates growing children, replacing fixed-height blocks.
The store advertises a major reduction on pianos and organs with half of the stock already sold and the remainder expected to go this week. Local shoppers are urged to take advantage of the final discounts during the big sale.
Stockholders at Peirce's music store met to discuss recovering investments in the Weber Brothers piano factory. A committee was named to protect stockholders interests as alarm grows over a Nevada Missouri advertisement offering large blocks of preferred stock and the debate over losses and possible move of the factory.
The article notes a planned flag revision: six rows of stars with new arrangements to fit the Ok Glory emblem and to replace old designs. It states the change, its July 4 implementation, and the heavy cost funded by the treasury under oversight at Philadelphia military depots and recruiting posts. It mentions Olson Bros handling spreading tasks and Ruther family residence at 740 Indiana Street.
A garbled report references Easter Tepehl University Tend case and a Tepeka facility dispute with alleged delays. It mentions a death at a sue venue and a related meat shop incident on Lee Street, with unclear dates and names.
Master Paul Schoene and the Schoene family star in domestic trouble scenes amid illustrated songs and moving pictures at the Aurora Theater with all seats five cents. Also a grocery ad promotes fresh meat and feed at low prices from Johns Bros at 1200 N.Y., with contact numbers.
Tiano Tuning, formerly with Carl Hotfuxu Music, now operates in Law offering piano tuning and repair services. Geschäft address listed as Residence 1133 R. 1 with contact implied.
Rumors of a new heir swirl as Chancellor Strong greets celebration in chapel. The crowd erupts when the baby is named Chaney’s boy in the post announcements. He notes the spring break will extend Thursday and Friday pending board approval and Easter weekend scheduling.
Yesterday around 5 PM Roblan Smith was found badly beaten near Has Kell's pasture after two men claimed women on the track had assaulted him. Frank Blackburn and Fred Albro were detained. Smith later said Albro did not do it. By morning Albro was arrested by the sheriff’s force.
Voters will decide whether the board of education may raise interest on Manual Training bonds from 4 to 4.5 percent. The text urges support, citing ongoing school improvements, university progress, and the role of manual training in strengthening all school work. It notes 2500 students and appeals to both men and women voters.
The Junior Y M C A basketball team defeated Eudora High 51 to 5 Saturday night. Bowling alleys reopen. Miss Gretchen Rankin sprained ankle and is homebound. Robert Hunter fined 6.50 in police court. Lawrence youths visited Buermann's and Lake View yesterday. Several locals suffer stomach trouble at home. Bell Brothers piano sale attracts out of town buyers. Laomas Photo Studio offers artistic portraits. Norris Carriage Co. promotes savings on buggies at 630 Massachusetts St. Williams manages Lawrence. McNish High Ball Ginger Ale advertised. Brown Bread Tea Cream mentioned.
Mrs Jonathan Matthews and her son Fleckert vanished from town on Saturday. Herbert, a Western Union messenger, is involved in a bicycle sale incident for $14. The father, a railroad worker, was at Lake View and suspects the pair may have left somewhere unknown.
A commission led by Senator Morgan G. Bulkeley concluded that baseball originated in Coopertown in November under Abner Doubleday. The panel dismissed East origin theories and ancient games, declaring the sport an indigenous American product worthy of pride.
Mrs. Margaret Bunyan died yesterday at the home of Mrs. Mary Orr east of town. Funeral is set for 2:30 tomorrow afternoon from the Orr residence with Rev. Wilbur officiating.
A garbled advertisement blend claims doctors in Lawrence dismiss a postcarditis scare and urge residents to buy postcards locally at Boughton’s. The snippet marketizes goods from buggies to skin cream, plumbing, dressmaking, meat smokers, sprays, jewelry, land for sale near water works, and spring shoes, all amid scattered product pitches.
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