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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
1
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In New York on April 15, Democratic leaders led an all night battle in Kings County over seating delegates to the national convention. McCarren denounced charges of unfairness in Kings County while Cohalan defended party unity. The convention heard promises of possible unification to vote as a bloc, with Bryan supporters and Murphy allies contending for seats.
A telegraphic report from Manila on April 15 notes an engagement between regular troops, constabulary, and Moro outlaws near Lang Island Mindanao. Two constabulary members were killed and three soldiers wounded. The Eighteenth Infantry under Colonel Davis has pursued the band and is believed to have overtaken them in a later engagement.
Philadelphia April 15 Herbert B Heyl treasurer of Franklin Institute for 22 years died after collapsing at his breakfast upon reading embezzlement charges of over 12000 alleged against him. An Ohio boy Clifford Vernon aged ten hanged himself in his father’s barn in Mt Vernon. In Tokyo unrest grows as revolutionists advance and cabinet ministers resign. Washington wellsfargo executive Hosmer B Parsons dies at 65. Lincoln three express firms cut rates 25 percent. Ottawa murder trial testimony from Norma Stewart reveals relations with Schneck and mother context. Witness descriptions detail the brutal scene and injuries. Haskell Indian Band to perform a war dance in Lawrence with 30 musicians and 15 tribes represented.
Kalawazoo April 15 300 delegates attend state prohibition convention in Battle Creek W A Taylor predicts prohibitionists land the White House in 1912 comparing nominees to pathfinders at Columbus Ohio Oklahoma Negroes Organize promising 46000 votes as anti Taft movement forms in Muskogee with delegates to the Republican convention.
Washington April 15 Congressman Watson of Indiana, after a talk with the president, said an adjournment around May 16 was possible. He noted the May 13 governors’ conference and warned that a free list bill would invite tariff amendments, risking a protracted tariff dispute. The Kansas City testimony in the Tease theater case concluded with two deputy sheriffs' statements of buying Sunday tickets. In East St Louis, a labor clash at American Aluminum injured workers after favoritism to Americans and blacks. plant resumes. A Carlisle banker confessed to $35,000 in fund misappropriations, turning over deeds and collateral. Chicago court sentenced Marion Grey for mail fraud related to a matrimonial scheme. Pope Pius hosted Chancellor Von Buelow in private talks on German affairs. Raymond's Drug Store advertises Turkish baths and flower seeds.
The first conviction under the pure food and drug law results in a $5,000 fine and $200 on another count for Robert N. Harper, a prominent Washington drug manufacturer. President Roosevelt urged the prosecutor to seek a jail sentence.
King Edward departs Biarritz for London after a five week stay. In Kansas City markets, wheat and corn prices show mixed futures and cash quotes while livestock and hay values are listed. The Baptist church plans a Friday pie social with assorted pies and refreshments at EG Somman & Co. Easter photos are available from Loomas.
Independence Kansas April 15 A jointist Mark Killion shot and killed policeman William Carr at Caney while resisting arrest He fled to his home mob surrounded him he surrendered and was jailed His father killed a man fifteen years ago and died in the penitentiary while serving a sentence His brother is in the penitentiary Two Ships Washington April 15 Congress unlikely to authorize more than two battleships despite a recommendation for four Chester Pennsylvania April 15 Extra policemen sworn in for strike duties as streetcars may run Strikers and supporters gather near the car barn guarded by about 100 officers
Classified notices show multiple small ads. Jobs seek white female general housework and competent help, with addresses in Ohio Missouri and Kentucky, plus home phone numbers. Also pasture for horses and cows near campus, rental requests for a six to seven room house, and a trio of rental/housekeeping notices near K U, Mass street, and a dry goods position advertised.
Early today a rapid flood neared Great Falls, Montana, endangering 15,000 residents and the Boston & Montana Smelter. Workers race to build a wing dam while plans to dynamite the dam are considered as the river swallows lowlands and threatens Craig, Helena region, with losses seen above 300000 dollars. Telegraph and telephone lines are down, but no deaths are reported.
Washington April 13 After half an hour of dilatory debate the naval appropriation bill was taken up Burton of Ohio opposed the battleship plan and argued military armament. Hobson of Alabama asked what if no arbitration power protected the country Our strength lies in the people as well as the navy and army. Cochran of New York spoke in favor of four new ships and praised the commander in chief while Hobson said the president warned he would veto any public building bill lacking more battleships.
The American fleet’s second day in San Diego featured a shore parade with five thousand marines and bluejackets marching a mile and a half from the harbor to the city park. Ceremonies and a ball honoring naval officers followed, as sailors expressed pleasure at returning to home folk.
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