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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1907
Page
1
An in-paper advertisement for Dr. C. J. Simmons at Otive 731 Mays SL, with telephone Nu 24 and residence 255. It notes general practice with emphasis on surgery and e cology, and lists visit in city at 2.06 dollars and country calls at 1.00 dollars per mile.
Concord New Hampshire April 17 A general denial of all allegations in suits to account for Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy’s property was filed by the defendants. They say the bill is immaterial and scandalous and decline to answer further. They deny knowledge of the property and allege the so called “new friends” are impostors acting in bad faith to protect Eddy and profit from the lawsuit.
In New York on April 17 a major pay congress meeting began at Car Hall for a general conference on resolutions. An afternoon session will feature speakers including William J Bryan Richard Barthelot William W Merrow Senator James McCreary Julia W Foster and Diego Mendoza.
Severe earthquakes were felt across Spain including Madrid and Tortosa causing heavy damage and triggering aid efforts. Descriptions note delayed aftershocks and extensive destruction in affected towns as authorities mobilize emergency response.
A tremor was felt in Constantinople and environs near the Bosporus, with the shock also reported in Russia and Askhabad. The report notes multiple quakes with the day and places cited, reflecting a sequence of seismic activity across regions on April 17.
Wichita Kansas April 17 a day of removals as proprietors bartenders pack fixtures for wagons and drays police close remaining saloons by order Chief Wood warns enforcement while many establishments surrender and rackspace signs appear windows as the lid goes on tonight with the threat of prosecution.
City engineer John Rodgers states the annual brick paving cost will not exceed 1906 levels. Last year brick paving priced at $1.22 per square yard. He plans to use the same brick and materials with little change. Topeka work on estimates underway after council granted paving petitions. Lawrence facing contractor price push, with claims of a conspiracy to raise costs, and vows not to be robbed.
Topeka April 16 The first move by the eleven brewing companies in the ouster proceedings brought by Attorney General Fred Jackson will be to seek removal to the Kansas state supreme court or the federal court on citizenship grounds. A temporary restraining order has been granted. April 2 was set for a hearing on receivers for the properties of the several concerns. The effort will be to break down the restraining order or head off receivers before the supreme court.
Yolunbia Mo April 17 Kauffman the Jayhawker twirler pitched a one hit game against Missouri yesterday as Kansas won 5 to 0. Missouri’s seven game winning streak against Kansas ended. Kansas played fast, Tigers committed eight errors. Managers drew charges Wright and Kauffman. Lansdon kept Holmes out of the es Missouri courtesy. No current feud between the two institutions. Kansas could have had Thilmes playing if desired.
The Peace Congress approves a program to make the Hague conference a permanent institution and to draft a universal arbitration treaty for resolving disputes. It calls for open participation, references to the Hague court, and extending conference reach to private property protections internationally. Key leaders praise the policy as a firm stand in favor of settlement and cooperation.
Social and personal items list residents and visitors across Topeka and Kansas City. Names include Todd, Hetzel, Mrs Ed Hope, Mrs ak di Atalersen, Beeds, Dan Vry, Prof Hidatels, Mrs HB, Kareks J Colorado, Mes dienes Means and Lucy Means, Miss Mya Duther Jefe, Mrs W Bamos, Miss Lula Mames, Priscilla Embroidery Club, Mrs A Youte, 642 Louisiana street, Mrs W JL Carruth, Miss C ruth, Thimble party invitations dated May duh, No 4 and No 1g units celebrate the d8th auni at the old Fellows club, Louis WH Moore returns from coast via district convention, Temps spent Abe, Kerns, Vauddenes, Tom Gowans, University of Iowa debate trip, Emil Ganek, Mrs Gus Morawetz host for F A A members, Bertha Apiz party for Alain Helve of Beatty, Kansas, guests Alma Xel am, Bertha Borg, Ella Hase, Clara ase, Lillian Pierson, Gertrude Murphy, Alice Murphy, Henrietta Murphy, Mrs Lillian Eddy, Miss Lof gren, simple wedding at E E Meyers home. Judge Means unites Preston Suthard and Maud Davis. bride dove colored. Suthard employed by Mr Meyers. Mrs Suthard from Oklahoma City. final line promotes Gustafson glasses and value.
Prof Griffith urges viewers to seek the good in works like No 61 Be fore the Show by Walt Kuhn, while praising Quiet Waters by William J Derrivaid and Mary Cassatt’s Dever de Roche. The Kansas City exhibit features works by George Barse Jr., W A Grifman, Frank Benedict, and student pieces Moonlight on the River and Rainy Day.
Springfit Mo April 17 The entire junior class of Drury College, thirty four members, is suspended by the college faculty for failure to apologize regarding a resolution. Indignation runs high as the freshmen, thirty seven strong, vow to support the juniors. The theft of ice cream from President Kirby’s home is linked to the senior recipient scandal with Wynt Brandon of Rogersville Ark denying involvement. The faculty ordered a remedy as the junior class intervened.
Three boys aged 10 to 13 were picked up at Santa Fe Station after running away from a whipping by their teacher. Police detained them. on contacting their father, he ordered them sent home. The youths, with little money, planned to return despite fear of further punishment and weather delays.
New York figure Aywiff Thaw met with Attorney Peabody today though claiming illness. Mrs Eve lyn Thaw waited for her mother’s statement and declined to answer any question saying not a word to say on the subject.
Former wr Larabee of Iowa and Sherman Knapp met with the President in Washington on April 17 to discuss strengthening the interstate commerce committee for stricter railroad supervision and to curb overcapitalization.
Springfield WL April 17 The supreme court today dismissed the State of Illinois case against Illinois Central railroad for an accounting and recovery of a share of the railroad gross receipts Assistant Attorney General Thompson said the suit would be tried in some other court.
Guthrie April 17 The constitutional convention this morning placed on third reading and final passage the provision for a mandatory primary for the nomination of all candidates of both parties for state and county officers and United States senators.
Raleigh April 17 three young convicts attempted escape from the state penitentiary. During the incident one prisoner, C. L. Scruggs, was killed by a guard. The other two were recaptured. In local sports news the University baseball team concluded a ten game road trip with seven wins.
Judge N F Handy a pioneer Topeka citizen died today from strokes of paralysis aged 75 Funeral services for Philip C Welsh were held at 2 30 pm from the Baptist church Rev Hutchinson officiating Grave services were conducted by the G A B organization
Last evening at the High School auditorium the second annual declamation contest drew a full, excited crowd. Hannah Mitchell won first place with Thy Man Without a Country, Rosalie Griffiths was second, and Bessie Robinson third. The program featured solos, a theater party excerpt, and several declamations, all well presented and highly praised by judges.
Fort Seat Kansas a U S Census Threat special agent reports divorce records from Brutton county since January 1. He notes a high number of cases filed in Bourbon County and a trend of many decrees granted. He cites years of experience and compares with other counties and a large city in the same period.
The Washington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathers for the chief session to honor the memorial portico at the memorial continental hall. Mrs McLean faces renewed push from friends claiming sufficient votes to secure another term as president general.
St Paul police arrest John Gundersen on charges of holding up the Northern Express office last night and robbing the office safe of $25,000. Police deny a confession but claim to have the right man. They will not say if the money was recovered. Also notes about cigars and a local ad insert.
In a jumble of garbled words a local game or contest ends with Baker defeating Friends amid unclear play. Names like Wiehit Ken and Quakers appear, with references to visitors and a score or outcome not clearly stated.
Tey Sing Stevens was here today acquitted of the chance of basin murdered Prora Bright to recruit ancient Wigs city Reptendew Taet. Stevens was a traveling salesman. They both came here to write rest in Missouri. Only line of paper in boxers by the jam, or in tablets, is the Test in town. Also envelopes to taateh in all the latest slapes. Boyles, 723 Muss. St.
A fragment mentions an art exhibit ending soon and a cigar brand for sale. It also references ice cream flavors including Vanilla Tee Cream Chocolate Sea Cream Strawberry Ice Cream Banana Tee Cream and a Wiedemann's venue. Ang. Pierson is listed as a line item.
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