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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1908

Page

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The New Santa Fe Hotel Patrons Rise and Rates Announced

The New Santa Fe Hotel reports a 100 percent rise in patronage over six months and says it will honor a daily rate of 1.28 dollars. Boarding options include 34.50 and 5.00, with 3250 per week. The Opera House Livery Stable offers clean, sanitary runabouts with guaranteed service, Belf Phone. Donnelly Bros Livery State at Commer New Hampshire and Winthrop Sta, Lawrence Kansas, Telephone 100.

Santa FE Opera House Sapat Bell Phone Donnelly Bros New Hampshire Winthrop Sta Lawrence, Kans

Second double hanging in Philadelphia county prison

Philadelphia April 7 remarks report the second double execution of the year at the county prison. Max Soifer and Joseph Tolerico were hanged after crimes linked to a threatened engagement and a fatal shooting of the sweetheart’s brother following an attempt on the girl’s life.

Philadelphia Philadelphia County Max Soifer Joseph Tolerico Soifer Telerico

Nebraska Municipal Elections Spark Prohibition Debate

Nebraska voters go to polls April 7 in most cities with Omaha excepted. Prohibition is the principal issue, as publican forces count on broad county support while the state convention in Lincoln debates the delegation to the national convention.

Omaha Neb Nebraska

Senator Owen Ordered to Pay Lawyers in Cherokee Claim Case

Washington April 7 Senator Robert I Owen of Oklahoma must pay the local law firm Dudley and Michner 10000 for services in connection with the 5600000 Cherokee Indians claim granted by the last congress. Justice Robb of the district of Columbia court of appeals said the senator received attorneys fees totaling 750000 under the congress approved claim.

Washington United States Robert I. Owen Oklahoma Dudley & Michner Congress Justice Robb District of Columbia Court of Appeals Owen

Board of Education Holds Regular Session

The Board of Education met last night to discuss remodeling the New York and Quincy buildings after the Collinwood disaster. Superintendent Smith proposed abandoning the New York and Quincy schools and building one central school, estimating about 350000 in cost. The meeting also reviewed a fire plaster patent, authorized new bird charts, transferred Miss Martin to Woodlawn and Miss Neva Foster to Central, and approved bills totaling 4666.73. The report showed 2434 students enrolled, with shifts across districts and a plan to extend noon supervision and introduce industrial education in eighth grade and high school sewing.

Board of Education Collinwood New York Quincy Smith Central School Tileden Light, Heat and Power Company H. &. Sehneider Innes, Mitchell Wood Miss Martin Central Woodlawn Neva Foster Martin

Lawrence residents demand probe into Weber Piano losses

The Journal urges criminal prosecution of those responsible for wasteful expenses at Weber Piano and calls for a full investigation of the company’s books. Investors demand access to records and court scrutiny of involved parties without delay.

Lawrence Weber Journal Nevada

Family reach accord on Mme Gould engagement

In New York on April 7 relatives of Mme. Gould agreed to interpose no further objections to her engagement. Prince de Sagan was reported to be returning to Paris this week and George Gould, custodian of his sister’s property, helped secure the accord. Mrs. George Gould acted as mediator after returning from a trip, uniting the family and resolving objections other than George’s.

New York Mme. Gould Prince de Sagan Paris George George Gould Tyler Morse

Illinois City Election Quiet in Alderman Contests

Chicago voters choose aldermen in wards with no statewide issues. In eight to ten wards the Sunday closing of saloons influences outcomes. Statewide races also occur with prohibition as a key issue.

Chicago Illinois

Convention in New York Probes Unemployment Scope

A gathering of Is and allied bodies at the Hotel Astor sought to assess U S unemployment. Samuel A Stodel of the Industrial Workers of the World presented a 37 state tally and estimated about 4 750 000 unemployed nationwide.

New York Isis Hotel Astor United States iSamuel A. Stodel Industria] Workers of the World Num

Polls Open Despite Rain in Saint Joseph

Voters in Saint Joseph Missouri still braved rain on April 7 to cast ballots as polls remained open. Officials urged participation despite stormy conditions affecting turnout in the local election.

Deputy Shelby Killed Near Trinidad in April Shooting

Deputy Sheriff Tony Shelby was shot and killed near his home by an unknown assailant who fired twice at close range and fled in a nearby rig. A posse pursues the gunman as authorities note Shelby’s long service and past role in strike troubles.

Trinidad, Co Tony Shelby Shelby

Duke to Wed American Heiress in Abruzzi Mix

Duke Abruzzi arrived in Rome with King Victor Emmanuel and met for a family conference about the engagement to Miss Katherine Elkins of West Virginia. The engagement is confirmed and the duke plans to return to the United States soon.

Rome Duoke Aosta Victor Emanuel Abruzzi Katherine Elkins West Virginia Duke Abyazzi United States

Women Serving Coffee. Bloomington weather and vote on prohibition

Bloomington Illinois April 7. The weather is cool and cloudy and a heavy vote is being polled. There is marked interest in the prohibition question with both sides confident.

Th Joseph Bloomington, Ill

Two Year Old Dies In Prairie Fire Near Lecompton

Oliver Bohnmaier, two and a half, died after following his father George Bohnmaier into a field being burned near Lecompton Kansas. The older brother, five, escaped by climbing a fence. wind carried flames through tall grass. Neighbors and relatives reacted with shock as parents struggled to give coherent accounts.

George Bohnmaier Lecompton Oliver Bohnmaier Bolmmaier’s

No Early Settlement in Southwestern Coal Strike

Kansas City April 7 Prospects for an early settlement of the 35000 southwestern coal miners strike were dashed as operators rejected a one year scale and urged a three year contract plus a referee. Miners refused the proposal and began forming scale committees to negotiate with operator executives. President Lewis was expected to arrive from Indianapolis to help bridge the gap.

Kansas City Shu Winers Lewis Indianapolis United Mine Workers Convention Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Operators’ Association

Fire destroys Jacob Cold Packing plant in Kansas City

Fire at the old Jacob Cold Packing company plant at Eighth and Hickory in the West Bottoms destroys the storage warehouse building. Loss set at $90,000, largely borne by Jones Bros. Dry Goods Co.

Kansas City Jacob Cold Packing Company Eighth and Hickory Streets West Bottoms Jones Bros. Dry Goods Co

Democratic State Convention Fails To Order Ticket

Dakota Mitchell South Dakota April 7 The democratic state convention failed to order today to nominate a state ticket. Nothing will be done until the evening session. The new deal now makes ex Governor Lee who

Mitchell South Dakota Tate Lee

Bryan Waiters Strike Delays Denver Banquet For Bryan

In Denver, over fifty waiters at a Bryan banquet demand change in operation of city establishments before service. The caterer refuses, and the waiters leave. Bryan then addressed the belated guests in El Jebel temple hall and visited local sites ahead of a trip east, with further engagements arranged in Denver.

Denver William J. Bryan Bryan Democratic Club of Colorado Mr. Bryan el Jebel Temple Bryan Democratic Club of Colorado John S. Shafrith Bryan Shafroth Chamber of Commerce Ryan Denver University Ministerial Alliance East Denver Press Club New York

Robbers Escape With 36300 From Huron Bank

Early morning raid on the State Bank of Huron in Atchison county. Six men dynamited the vault and fled on hand cars with 36,300. The bank building was wrecked. Sheriff and posse scour the area. John Lowney, a local liveryman, confronted a stranger who fired at him as he tried to alert townsfolk. The robbers headed toward the Missouri Pacific railroad, vanished into the night.

Topeka State Bank of Huron Atchison County John Lowney Huron Lowney Missouri Pacific Railroad

Potential detention of Emma Goldman at border

Washington reports no confirmation from the department of commerce and labor on Emma Goldman’s detention at the international boundary. It is noted she has been under surveillance for months and previously evaded arrest on return from Europe. Detention would align with long-standing immigration instructions.

Washington Department of Commerce and Labor Emma Goldman Goldman Europe United States

Bryan Spends Quiet Day in Denver

Wm. J. Bryan had a calm morning in Denver after a strenuous day. He visited the local national Democratic headquarters, called on several persons, and was entertained by the Denver Press club at eleven. He departed for Lincoln, Nebraska, at one o clock.

Denver Cal Wm. J. Bryan National Democratic Denver Press Club Lincoln Neb

Serious Motor Car Wreck in Chicago Injures Many

A South Side Elevated collision and derailment left about fifty passengers injured with eight seriously or fatally. The motor car jumped the track, causing cars to crash, fall from the structure, and trap riders inside. ambulances and police rushed to assist as victims were removed to nearby homes and hospitals.

Chicago South Side Prairie Avenue George Stang Amon Joseph Darmody Marion Obie E. O. Smith Mater Ear Thomas M. Mosser Barney James O'iMare EF. C. Quinn Third Rail Lin Co. V. Weston

Emma Goldman detained at border amid immigration probe

An Express messenger reports Emma Goldman was detained by U S immigration inspectors at Noyes on the border while returning from Winnipeg. No confirmation available. In St Louis April 7 women vote on local option with drizzly rain. Alton saloon men hire stables while women offer family carriages.

St. Paul Soo Line United States Emma Goldman Noyes International Boundary Line Winnipeg St. Louis Illinois Alton

Wisconsin Republicans Hold Taft LaFollette Delegation Vote

Wisconsin Republicans stage a statewide primary to pick four district delegates to Chicago with direct voting. Taft and LaFollette compete for the party’s delegation. The result shapes the GOP representation from Wisconsin at the national convention.

LaCrosse Wis Wisconsin Taft LaFollette Chicago

Wrestling match receipts reach eleven state totals

An official note from Chicago on April 7 reports the Goteh-Hackenschmidt bout brought in 43 748 in receipts with 13 758 for wrestlers. Trexell, in charge of financing, cites incomplete figures on expenses showing about 30 000 in costs across Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana. The meeting adjourned with no resumption ordered and a Toledo gathering slated for next Tuesday. President Lewis left for Kansas City to join a southwest field conference.

Chicago T. E. Trexell Incompleta Fiori Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Lingis Toledo Lewis Kansas City Southwest

Milwaukee mayoral race sparks city excitement

A large early vote marks the Milwaukee mayoral contest as the most exciting in the city’s history. Democratic candidate David S. Rose faces challenger Thomas J. Pringle amid a tense campaign scene.

Milwaukee Wis David S. Rose Thomas J. Pringle Re Tecumseh Okla Will Emil Seidel Social Dem Johnson Winnipeg Manitoba Oklahoma Emma Goldman United States Russia

Springfield Local Option Debate and Bank Robbery Report

Springfield shows a windy mood with a local option vote in progress while a bank robbery in Yeager secures $1,850 after a silent alarm. In Indianapolis, Congressman Abraham Brick of Indiana dies unexpectedly in a sanitarium.

Indianapolis Ind Abraham & Brick Indiana

Miller News Sparks Topeka Cabals Over Governor Race

Osage County reports no firm decision on H R Miller candidacy as ongoing talks with Pringle faction stall announcements. Clyde Miller hints it may take two or three days to resolve splits and align support for S B Miller or withdraw.

Topeka Clyd Osage County Botors Miller H.R. Miller Nouher Binger Osage City HB. Miller Miller Ant Pringle Hitself Pringle Pringles S. B. Miller

Bigamy case brings Ohio reprisal to Topeka

Governor Hoel will hear an application for the return of Louis Simonson to Hamilton Ohio on a bigamy charge. Simonson, jailed in Abilene on the same charge, is accused by Anna Simonson of marrying in New York in 1897 and later to Macy Wells in Ohio in 1906. She says they lived in Solomon Kansas since the Ohio marriage and led to his arrest there. The requisition by the Ohio governor is being contested by Simonson.

Topeka Hoel Louis Simonson Hamilton Simeonson Abilene Kansas Ohio Anna Simonson New York Simonson Macy Wells Solomon Salomon Ly Ile Qobiv

Miners and Operators Meet as Strike Talks Open

In Kansas City on April 7 the joint conference of coal operators and miners opened with mutual optimism for a settlement. The miners proposed returning to work pending an agreement, and the session immediately examined the formal proposal from yesterday.

Kansas City

Exchange of Teachers Between United States and Prussia Planned

A plan to exchange American and Prussian teachers under the Prussian department of instruction and the Carnegie foundation was announced. The program starts October 1, expects 25 to 50 teachers visiting Prussia, with monthly stipends of 25 to 27.50 dollars, focusing on cultural exchange rather than normal teaching.

New York United States Prussia Imperial Department of Instruction Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of

Public Service Board Head Entangled in Fake Wrestling Scam

W J Spring born president of Cleveland public service board was defrauded of 10400 in a staged wrestling match. Promoters J W Fleming and EF Foster jailed. Fleming in Cleveland Foster in South Bend. Spring born bound to appear as a witness.

South Bend Ind W. J. Springborn Public Service Board of Cleveland J. W. Fleming EF Foster Fleming Foster Springborn

Graat Northern Convicted of Rebates to Sugar Refiner

The Graat Northern Railway company was found guilty in the United States circuit court of granting rebates to the American Sugar Refining company. The case highlights anti rebate enforcement in New York on April 7.

New York Graat Northern Railway Company American Sugar Refining Company United States

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