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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
1
A mixed page shows The New Santa Fe Hotel promoting day rates of 25 dollars and boarding options, alongside advertisements for a delivery stable, real estate, abstract titles, and personal contact details in Lawrence.
New York April 8 Mme Gould denies plans to wed or be engaged. She has not decided when to travel abroad and a recent dinner conversation about her engagement to Prince De Sagan is denied. The prince may delay his departure to Europe. In Stoughton Wisconsin on April 8 banker M A Johnson, cashier of the First National Bank, committed suicide by gas. the bank is reported to be financially sound.
Mrs Gertrude Barney the city collector elect faced refusal of a commission by the city council on grounds she is a man. The action followed sympathy nominations after her husband was killed by a train at Joplin. A new election is likely. Foreigners demand work in Chisago as hundreds seek jobs and ask to meet the mayor. Police order them off as they picketed the city hall.
Dr. Lindley lost the Fifth Ward council race by 64 votes to O. J. Wood after a fierce campaign marked by illness and claims of biased opposition. A loud ward celebration followed the tally, while other contests across the city produced close results in several wards and the bond proposition passed. The city council plans to canvass the vote Friday night.
The Kansas City scene shows rough elements gaining ground while Mayor Beardsley is praised for his service. The Kansas City Star defends its stance as upholding decency and guiding the city toward improvement amid controversy and turmoil.
The House Judiciary Committee in Washington reported favorably by unanimous vote on two resolutions aimed at the International Paper company and other pulp and paper makers. One asks the attorney general to detail investigations and prosecutions, the other asks the secretary of commerce and labor to report actions by the bureau of corporations on the alleged paper trust.
In Newark New Jersey on April 8 a rumor that a large public school in an Italian settlement was blown up by black hand blackmailers caused a panic. Two children were injured as frightened mothers and spectators surged outside the gates and the school was closed for the day while police and principals struggled to control the crowd.
Washington reports show the House adopted by party lines a rule allowing the presiding officer to declare recess daily from 5 PM to 11:30 AM, running until Monday west. Democrats opposed and exhausted moves before adoption. Also included: Illinois dries vote results and a Michigan company fined for railroad rebates on lumber shipments.
Four Philadelphia police officers were indicted on twenty six counts after a grand jury returned charges following the sensational confession of a nineteen year old youth. The indictments allege multiple robberies of business places and stem from arrests made Saturday.
President Roosevelt released an April 2 letter to the attorney general directing injunction proceedings to force railroads in the South to give equal amenities to white and colored passengers. He warns that noncompliance will prompt enforcement actions and cites the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway as a case where facilities for colored passengers lag behind those for whites.
Chicago April 8 Governor John A Johnson of Minnesota on his way to Shiloh Tenn discussed the presidential question. He said he is a candidate if nominated and will campaign vigorously but will not seek instructed delegates. He denied backing by James J Hill and praised Bryan while noting the outcome depends on the party platform and a strong fight.
The hearing in Marion on William T. Care accused of robbing a Santa Fe express car and killing messenger Oscar A. Bailey featured testimony from J. G. Nehomey of Newton who says Carr proposed the robbery in February but was refused.
Washington reports the funeral for Dunham White Stevens advisor to the Korean government shot in San Francisco. Ambassador Takahira led services with pallbearers including Secretary Root and Senators Keene and Longworth. Wreaths honored Roosevelt, the Japanese emperor, and Korean emperor among others. Milwaukee elects David Rose mayor by about 3000 votes over Emlis Seidel with Thomas J. Pringle trailing. Rose allies Vincenz Schoenecker treasurer and A M Gawin comptroller.
London reports the vacancy left by Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman was filled at Biarritz during an audience with King Edward VII. Herbert Henry Asquith, summoned from London, kissed the king’s hand on his appointment as prime minister and first lord of the treasury.
About 100 republican politicians meeting in Kansas City discuss Herbert Hadley not seeking the Missouri governor nomination. Cyrus Crane, prominent Kansas City attorney, is named as a possible nominee, unclear if he will enter the race. Also notes Judsen Harmon not a candidate for Ohio governor. Milwaukee reports Rose leads for mayor amid strong Seidel victory. Albany coverage flags race track betting bills undecided.
Weber Brothers piano factory stockholders meet at P. H. Peirce’s store to discuss alleged fraudulent stock ads claiming a flourishing Lawrence business. They vote to indict advertisers, hire extra legal help, and pursue a full investigation into who caused the trouble and what punishment applies. Lawrence officials pledge justice and action.
Scranton report: George B Schooley of Philadelphia, chief claimant to James L Crawfurd s fortune, pleaded guilty to forging the Schooley will. LaFollette delegates from Milwaukee elected at large, with most district delegates favoring him. Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats chose national convention delegates with Bryan support directed by the Wisconsin Democratic convention.
Two hundred fifty seven freshmen and sophomores were dismissed today and forty eight juniors expelled last Friday for insubordination tied to an April Fool prank. The event described as the largest wholesale expulsion in U S history occurred in Columbia D C.
On the house floor today Geiper of West Virginia, chair of the committee, denied reports of members harming each other amid a presumed incident in the election committee. He asserted no such events occurred, addressing personal privilege on the matter. Separately, Paris reports a French army commissary scandal and unfit rations found in eastern fortresses. Washington notes a naval bill proposing two battleships and eight submarines with a $103,967,518 appropriation. Route Ohnsted, St Paul, died after a hunger strike of forty days.
Washington April resolution by Representative Hiteh toe requests the secretary of commerce and labor to provide month by month prices paid by large packing interests for cattle and the course of livestock prices over two years. The inquiry aims to explain why meat prices rise while livestock values fall and notes stock liquidation by raisers as prices shifted.
Kansas City voters chose Thomas Crittenden Jr as mayor with a Democratic majority of about 1000 over Henry Beardsley. Republican Larry Kyle won police judge and W 2 Bahhr the city treasurer. both backed by the non partisan League. Regulators of utilities remain a campaign focal point.
In Illinois, 1 200 townships across eight counties outside Chicago voted anti-saloon yesterday, about 1500 saloons, roughly half the total, were closed. Several large cities kept licensing, while Rockford Decatur Dixon and others moved to ban. New anti-saloon counties include Boone Moultrie Fayette Hamilton Edgar Clark Brown Saline Gallatin Douglas Macon Cumberland Pratt Shelby Cule White Wayne Richland.
Secretary Garfield and Indian Commissioner Leupp testified before the senate committee on Indian affairs and denied Mrs. Helen Pierce Grey's charges that they favored capitalists in leasing Crow Indian lands. The hearing focused on alleged detriment to the Crow tribe amid leasing arrangements.
The Norris Carriage Co at 630 Massachusetts St Lawrence promotes discounts on buggies from $20 to $20 with F Williams as manager. The same ad mentions groceries fresh meat and feed at low prices from Johns Bros at 1200 WN with two phone lines.
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