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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1907

Page

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Roosevelt Helping Railroads and Public Shares Cautious Reform

Henry Clews argues Roosevelt opposes government railroad ownership and aims to curb over capitalisation and abuses. He notes a safer market basis, with values recovering from March panic and rail stocks stabilizing, while warnings about extreme ownership agitation persist and stocks drift to firmer support among investors.

Wall Street Merry Clews Glews Daet Eire Biel Dee Asdhis Uae Advaneng le Wibralds Carpavatir Jie Roosevelt

Supreme Court hears Employer's Liability law challenge

Washington April 10 The argument opened in the United States Supreme Court in the Damsell Howard and N C Brooks cases challenging the constitutionality of the Employer's Liability law. Railroads in interstate commerce would be liable for damages to workers from coworker neglect or faulty appliances. Trials had ruled the statute invalid in both cases. In Brooks, Mrs N C Brooks of Kansas sues Southern Pacific for 25000 damages over her son’s death as a locomotive crewman in Nevada.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Damsell Howard N. C. Brooks Brooks N.C. Brooks Kansas Southern Pacific Company Greman Nevada

Market week boosted by easier money and shorts

The week saw renewed activity as easier money and short covering pushed prices up. The low base in values made a rise more likely than a fall, encouraging trading momentum and cautious optimism among investors.

Vance

Channel from Lakes to Gulf Feasibility Report Issued

Governor Denren transmitted to the legislature the commission report on a Chicago to St. Louis deep water channel. The study concludes an eighteen foot waterway is barely feasible between the lakes and the Gulf after two years of investigation.

Springfield Ils Denren Lakes Gulf Chicago St. Louis

Swindler Charged With Land Fraud Sailor Fled Police

Des Moines reports D C Willoughby fled to Europe as New York police sought to detain him. He is charged with obtaining money by false pretenses for selling thousands of acres with fraudulent deeds, with victims said to be in Denver and Omaha.

Des Moines D. C

Loree Elected President of Delaware and Hudson

Loree becomes president of the Delaware and Hudson company replacing the resigning David Wilcox. Loree, formerly president of the Baltimore and Ohio and chairman of the Kansas City Southern board, takes the helm in New York on April 10.

New York L. F. Loree Delaware and Hudson Company David Wilcox Loree Baltimore and Ohio Kansas City Southern

Bowling league scores at Merchants with high games

Morris and Berger teams totaled 2231 and 2394 respectively last night. High individual scores were Day 512 for Morris and Vic Johnson 550 for Berger. The Barteldes and Soxman teams are scheduled to bowl tonight.

Morris Berger Vic Johnson Barteldes Soxman

Two Piano Recital Thursday at North College

The final recital in the second course of four will be held Thursday afternoon at 4:00 at North College. Professors Prever and Skilton will perform a two piano program, assisted by Mrs C A Mutson of Wichita, a School of Fine Arts graduate. Admission is 25 cents.

North College Prever Skilton C. A. Mutson Wichita School of Fine Arts Sohn Kidworth Marcella Chalkley James Edward O’bryan Geo. T. Jones W. E. Higgins Carrie Lyons C. W. Spars A. Gifford G. L. Knight B. B. Power Amy Merstatter Violet Kronert Anna McCoy Helen Sparr Mona Eherly Margaret Emery Ethel, Morrow Nida Starkweather Kilworth Chas Boley Pearl Wiedman Jack P. Miller Kansas City Shepard Alice Shepard Bernardino Cal Ruth Peaks Flaud Josinop Dorothy Ward Dorothy Grant Mildred Knight W. R. Stubbs L. F. Hazen E. D. O’bryan E. M. Hopkins

Victory For Standard Oil Defense In Judge Landis Ruling

Chicago April 10 Judge Landis ruled the Standard Oil case may probe evidence showing the company did not intend to violate the law in accepting unlawful rates. The defense secured a victory allowing further questioning and evidence on intent.

Chicago Standard Oil Company Landis Standord 672

Winter wheat and rye crop conditions reported

United States crop report from Washington dated April 10 shows condition indexes for winter wheat and rye as of April 1. Wheat 89.9 and rye 92, reflecting strong conditions for both crops according to the Agricultural Department's crop reporting board.

Washington Crop Reporting Board of the Agricultural Department Today

John Clews Bank Executive Dies in New York at 51

John Henry Clews, a member of the Henry Clews banking firm in New York, died today aged 51. He was a prominent figure in finance and leaves the profession with his death announced in the city.

New York John Henry Clews Henry Clews

Drury Stops Kansas In Low-Scoring Showdown

Springfield Mo April 10 Drury University shut out Kansas 2 to 0 in a lively afternoon contest. Puff cigar promotion noted. Mild stroke ad and Bela Basore Smith's News Depot listed with brief local flavor.

Springfeld Kansas University Drury Smith News’ Depot

Indicted refinery promoter tied to Lawrence depot

A known figure named Tucker, indicted in refinery promoter circles, is connected to a depot in Lawrence. The article outlines the man's local ties, legal proceedings, and implications for the community.

Lawrence

Social News From Baldwin and Lawrence

Baldwin and Lawrence social items cover visits and gatherings. J C Merlin and J C Sanborn travel, Mrs. Fairchild and daughter in Lawrence, and multiple parties at Fraternal Aid hall with Mrs Kilworth hosting. Tucker's oil ventures and indictments are detailed with stock schemes, dividends, and legal probes.

F. H. Fairchild Lawrence

Jerome's Day in Thaw Case Prosecution Speech Crowned by Precision

New York April 10 Jeromes masterful argument in the Thaw case ends at 3 48 pm as Fitzgerald prepares to charge the jury The DA defended White with emotion and logic and suggested Evelyn Nesbit Thaws diary is central The courtroom heard a dramatic recitation spanning motive and the famous diary with jurors and Thaw family present

New York Jerome Fitzgerald Ecourt Thaw White Wis Justice Fitzgerald

Thaw Trial Fights for Justification in Jury Address

New York hearings draw massive crowds as Jerome addresses the jury in Thaw case. He urges verdict solely on evidence and stresses justice over retribution, with Thaw’s fate debated as prosecutors and defense argue over murder in the first degree. Public interest peaks amid tense scenes and police resistance at the courthouse doors.

New York Jerome Thaw Justice Fitzgerald Stanford White Harry K. Thaw Paul Luckan New Hampshire Bt Bell

Todd Young and Ella Todd Wedding in Lawrence

Miss Ella Todd and John Young, both residents of Lawrence, united in marriage at noon. Dick Bros. Drug Store janitor Mr. Young is among the couple’s friends and local ties.

Ella Todd John Young Young Dick Bros

Wanted for cash customers in vacant lots west of Vermont street

Ad offers cash for vacant lots located west of Vermont street between the 600 and 1300 blocks. Contact G. Hawk at 700 Mass. St. for offers or inquiries.

Vermont Street G. Hawk Mass

Willis Sell leaves state pen for new drug store post

Willie Sell, formerly in the state penitentiary, exits at noon and heads from Leavenworth to Atchison by train, then to Nortonville for a drug store job. meanwhile Topeka reports Illinois stockholder seeks a federal receiver for Uncle Sam Oil, with secretary H H Tucker Jr under indictment and accounting sought. judge Pollock takes the matter under advisement.

H. H. Tucker Lawrence Publishers Oil Company Sam Tucker Standard Ile Minneapolis Cherr John St. Clair Tenry Weinil Wanlver Lake View Cherryvale Kans Standard Qi Afea Topeka I. H. Tucker Uncle Sam Oil Company Andler United States Treasury Cuele Sam Oil Company Tf. J. Bone Tie Kansas Jeharter Board Kansas Arizona Company Cherrivale Missouri River Atchison Tulsa Mr. Bone Leavenworth Willie Sell State Penitentiary Sell Nortonville Uncls Tllinois Pollock H. H. Tucker, Jr

Northwestern line blocked by dredge and collapsed bridge

Northwestern railroad line two miles west of the city is blocked as a dredge boat is stuck in the canal cutting the right of way. The railroad bridge has fallen behind the dredge injuring three engineers and a derrick collapsed beside the tracks. Officials hope to reopen the road late today.

Northwestern E Missouri Valley Iowa Northwestern Railroad

Logansport Mystery Death At A Junacy Board Visit

In Logansport Indiana on April 10 H F Stoughton summoned to Dr John W Ballard's office found Ballard and others gathered as a junacy board to inquire into his senility. Ballard cried for Julia then fainted. He quickly became unconscious and paralyzed before dying within hours.

Logansport Ind John W Ballard H. F. Stoughton Ballard Julia

Festival Chorus Seeks Members Tonight at Fraternal Aid Hall

Last chance to join the Festival chorus as it gathers at 8:00 PM at Fraternal Aid Hall. With 100 members already, full attendance is expected and new entrants are welcomed before the night ends.

Fraternal Aid Hall

Boughton's peat card line at 1025 Mam. 8

A terse note directing readers to Boughton's line for late and up to date peat cards. The item mentions the address 1025 Mam. 8 as the location to see the offerings.

Boughton’s

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