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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
1
Kansas City April 9 Marriage and divorce, long debated at church conventions, dominate the Reorganized Church general conference in Independence near here. A revelation on the issue was anticipated to be presented before the day’s sessions end.
Lorenz D. Kneeland, fifty five, once senior partner of Kneeland Clement Curtis brokers, shot himself at his Chicago home today. He was a member of the Chicago board of trade and the Chicago stock exchange and had retired about a year and a half ago after a period of ill health.
Washington April 9 The senate amendments to the army appropriation bill were agreed to in the house and the bill sent to conference. Mr Gaines of Tennessee cited a debate clash as Speaker Cannon ruled no debate with a sharp gavel blow. The exchange touched on the tobacco trust.
The race for the second Republican national convention delegate in Wisconsin’s Tenth district is so tight that an official count is required after Walter Alexander of Wan san is named. In the Eighth district George W. Paine, a Taft supporter, is in a nose to nose contest with Turrison of La Follette. La Follette headquarters claim two solid delegations for Wisconsin senator.
Detroit April 9 Judge Connelly of the recorder court ordered a verdict of not guilty in the case of Representative Charles E. Ward formerly of Bancroft Michigan. Ward was charged with manslaughter in connection with the death here from an alleged illegal operation of Edith Presley a proof reader of the state senate at Lansing.
A wedding in Danville ended tragically when several guests were poisoned. The event followed the marriage to Ruby Jewell and another unnamed partner, with emergency responders rushing some attendees to local hospitals for treatment. Investigators are examining the circumstances and potential causes.
The Parole Board heard the application of Will Herbert for release but ruled the board would not interfere with the process. Herbert’s case was reviewed amid ongoing discussions on his parole suitability and compliance with conditions.
Albany report notes Governor Hughes urges passage of Hart-Agnew style anti race track gambling measures and reforms in banking and primaries while hinting at an extra session May 11. He calls for investigation of Wall Street speculation immigration and unemployment, and presses public service oversight of phone and telegraph firms.
About 3000 miners in Geld and Clinton fields will resume work tomorrow at the miners and officials request while wage scale settlement is sought. Local officials expect talks to continue to resolve the dispute and return to normal operations.
Charles Henry Parker aged 92, the oldest Harvard alumnus and member of the class of 1833, died in Boston today. The longtime resident of Harvard Square was celebrated for his decades of scholarly and civic work.
Parkersburg April 9 The prepublican of the Fourth West Virginia district convention instructed for Taft. The brief report notes Taft gains at the meeting held in Parkersburg with delegates pledging support.
Parsons Kansas April 9 The directors at the annual meeting declared the regular semi annual dividend of two per cent.
In Washington on April 9 the House debated recommitting the Indian appropriation bill to conference. Mr Sherman of New York pressed the move amid roll calls, with Leader Payne claiming a quorum issue and Williams noting the rule as potentially dilatory. The bill then returned to conference as Democrats joined Republicans to push for changes in attorney payment provisions tied to Five Civilized Tribes citizenship work.
The Olive street bank in St Louis with capital 100000 and deposits 350000 closed today. State bank examiner R M M Cook said officials could not obtain further endorsements and loans, and for the institution's safety he took charge. Spray fruit trees at the proper time despite frost. Raymond's Drug Store offers chemicals in desirable quantities.
Grain and provisions report from Kansas City notes Wheat receipts 20 cars with May and July futures and cash prices. Corn and oats show variety of futures and cash terms. Rye and hay prices listed. eggs and livestock prices included. hog receipts and packer bids summarized. Chicago notes Wheat futures and oats prices with confusing OCR, restating May July and September terms.
President Roosevelt in a brief message to Congress calls for further legislation on anarchist suppression. He transmits Attorney General Bonaparte’s report detailing legal angles and declares seditious libel for articles urging dynamite use against police and soldiers. He notes no federal statute makes such publications offenses and cites congressional power.
Washington April 9 The house resolution by Speaker Cannon asking what steps have been taken to prosecute the paper trust was referred to Attorney General Bonaparte. Purdy assistant to the attorney general will prepare a reply indicating that initial steps to bring the paper trust officials to trial on criminal charges have already been taken.
Cincinnati April 9. Fines totaling 32,200 were assessed against Morris Richmond and six others arrested weeks ago for conducting a Kentucky lottery. They were arraigned in U S court and pleaded guilty. The penalties reflect federal secret service action in the territory.
Democrats in Wichita form Botkin for Governor organization and plan to extend it to all congressional districts and counties in Kansas. A telegram to J. D. Botkin of Winfield announces the statewide effort to support his gubernatorial bid.
April reports from Montgomery state that the Alshama railroad commission assumed control over the rivers of Alabama by setting rates that cannot be altered without commission approval despite protests and claims of lacking authority. The publication notes Taft and Minnesota as context, while mentioning public debate and jurisdiction over interstate waterways. The story highlights central questions of regulatory reach and regional governance.
Springfield Ti April 9 The supreme court denied a rehearing in the case of Herman Billek a Bohemian fortune teller sentenced to bank April 24 accused of harming deaths of members of the Veral Chicago family by poisoning. Father Sp J O’Callaghan leader of the Paulist order in Chicago alarmingly believed Billek innocent. Two principal witnesses against Billek admitted perjury at the urging of police and an assistant prosecutor seeking prestige.
Eight Wells Fargo and Santa Fe workers testified at Marion Kansas on April 9 in the preliminary hearing of William T. Carr charged with the murder of Oscar Bailey. Their statements supported earlier testimony and indicated the case merits bound over for trial.
Grover Blake, 24, of Anderson Indiana, pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree for killing his mother Mrs William M Blake at her home on March 21 to rob her of 125 dollars. He struck her with a hammer as she worked in the kitchen.
Mrs. Em hina Reiss aged 32 was found shot to death at her home in Pittsburgh. Her husband William F P Reiss aged 42 proprietor of the Economy Hotel Beer was fatally wounded there. The incident appears to be murder and attempted death by own action by the husband.
Philadelphia April 9 The Reading railway announces that C. Trenderson vice president has resigned.
Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Pearle of affinity fame returned from Europe today after being married in Italy.
Missouri attorney general Herbert Hedley departed for Boulder Colorado late last night to recuperate his health for several months. In town today were James Taylor of Topeka on legal business and local merchants advertising Easter novelties and shop promotions including Wiedemann's wares and Douglas show items. Local notices mention a banquet at Midland College and various services from Strafon’s Drug Store and G Hamman eye ear nose throat specialist.
J W Dent of Linwood was struck and instantly killed by Santa Fe train No 6 while walking on the tracks near Bowersock mill at 8 pm. Witnesses say the engine hit him on the forehead. his right leg was broken. Dent had been drinking and showed poor eyesight, and some said whistles were heard late.
The supreme court ruled that murder in the first degree defendants cannot be released on bond despite Kansas abolishing capital punishment. Jerank Schneck and Mrs. Mollie Stewart, residents of Franklin County, face trial for the fatal attack on Schneck’s family near Ottawa last fall. Justice Clark wrote the opinion, noting the repeal does not alter the crime or the punishment if convicted.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans shows a feeble recovery trend at Paso Robles Wet Springs with doctors cautious on strength yet optimistic about slow progress. A fatal Sante Fe train incident in Linwood is linked as coroner and officials investigate but blame remains unclear while Mr. Dent is survived by a wife and children after moving from Virginia.
Secretary Taft visits his former Cincinnati home and delivers informal addresses. He is later hosted by the Phoenix club. Also notices invite Halcyon Lodge No 18 members to a funeral service for Brother R. B. Bonar.
Petitions for B. J. Sheridan began in Miami county Kansas last Thursday as he enters the campaign for congress. With Sheridan running it is unlikely any other Democrat will seek the seat.
The passage extols horseback riding, gardening, and auto travel as good exercise. It notes the Swedish Movements curing liver and dyspepsia, and urges town people to breathe fresh air daily. A Lawrence visitor quotes social commentary, and Easter dyes are advertised at Btraffos's Drug Store.
In New York on April 8 a federal court dismissed the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Co. suit seeking 30,000,090 dollars from American Sugar Refining Co. for an alleged conspiracy to ruin the Pennsylvan ia company under the Sherman act. The court said no remedy exists under the act but urged local redress for minority stockholders.
Watertown April 9 The Twenty eights district republican convention today instructed delegates for Hughes S.
Readable fragments mention Loomas-For Photographs Wanous Shampoo Bag and C. P. Berber & Son. A Sassafras tea cup, a vegetable shampoo, and a freak stack of select bark at Raymond's Drug Store with 5 10 15 and 25 cent packages.
Wanted 200 acres of the best pasture in Douglas county with bine grass, good care, no barbed wire and plenty of water. E A Smith Norwood Stock Farm. FOR SALE Upright nearly new piano in good condition price reasonable or exchange for fratel as a young driving here. Bell phone 815. WANTED An experienced white girl for general house work no washing or ironing Apply to 220 Indiana St. POR SALE Three room house with three lots barn well cistern bargain if sold at once. Both phones 79. FOR RENT Large southeast room for two or three ladies furnished or unfurnished board if desired cheap 1045 Rhode Inland St.
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