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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1907
Page
1
One year after a devastating earthquake and fire, San Francisco shows a vigorous rebound. A banquet is planned tonight as business and population surge, with celebrations at the grand Palmer House Hotel.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a school demoralization incident on April 18 with garbled names and details. Mention of a Drury college ceremony, a department meterday and Hats positionated shows inconsistent terms. Unable to determine concrete facts, entities, or outcomes from the readable content.
Funeral services for Mrs Mustard were conducted at United Presbyterian Church with members of the community attending. The service, led by the Reverend Heys, honored her life and service, followed by interment at a local cemetery.
A fragmented report describes a strikers parade drawing crowds through the city streets. Police presence and civic officers monitored the event as workers rallied for better pay and conditions at key factories and offices.
The item describes a merchant with a Rakne total and names Jowih J16 Loxman totall The ins de Ted tes, a tad Kutels til ith two dollars.
New York April 18 Thr Jelliette a defense witness in the trial spent two hours with Thaw last night Thaw remained up late yesterday morning and then suggested that if he was ill he might go to the hospital ward It was said that Attorney Peabody had summoned Jelliffe to attend Thaw due to the regular surgeons policy being in doubt
A notice announces a lecture by Dr Thomas, with a son B Thomas from Wabash, in the physics room at 4:30. It mentions a line of paper in boxes and tablets, envelopes to match, and latest shapes. Everyone is invited to attend.
A conference for principals and instructors in accredited schools is being held at the University today Friday and Saturday. This evening at 8 15 Fraser Hall an address before the Bigma Ns society by Prof Mason B Thomas of Wabash College Crawfordsville Indiana will be given.
In San Francisco April 15 Harry Ach counsel for Abraham Ruef reported as stricken in court yesterday and now on the mend from ptomaine poisoning. The trial resumed with the hearing continuing as police reportedly show little sympathy for town beggars. A Lawrence man seeks a cure for his son as local doctors offer no aid for the boy’s ailment and an automobile remains elusive.
Milen of Topeka visited today to inspect evils across breweries and check if injumerions were being evicted. Breweries in several locales appointed new agents and announced routine business. Charges of contempt at Chas Cox residence were noted as a guarantee for diphtheria. Marriage License issued to James W Fenucane and Miss Laura Parnell of this city by Judge Means.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania on April 18 an assailant exploded dynamite under the porch of St. Josephs Slavonic church pastor Rev. Matthew Yankola. The blast damaged the parsonage entrance porch and windows. Factional strife among miners has created danger with threats received by Yankola after an unsuccessful push to remove the parish priest.
The Jayhawker baseball team retained momentum with seven wins in ten hard games across five diamonds on a soggy tour. Pitchers Kantian de Jennings and Angney led a strong staff while batters like base-hit leader with a .400 average fueled the offense. Holes hit .387 and the team’s fielding shone with Westpoot handling 27 chances error-free. Captain Brookins and Geldings contributed key defensive plays as injuries and collisions caused brief setbacks but the squad prepares for the home opener against Normals and the next interscholastic track meet. denbings is slated to pitch Saturday.
A large turnout at a Crumty meeting in FLA AL hall elected nine new members to the Douglas County Agricultural Fair society executive board. Rob Warstaff Willard Brown Otto Fischer and E C Cowles of Lawrence join with William Cummings Jr Elmer Moetsker Charles Beeks and Mr Sut ton of the county. Will Spalding was chosen president. The board will seek a charter and meet Wednesday April 24.
City moves to shift brewery cases to federal courts, but the mayor elect says there is no reason to fear. He trusts both state and federal courts to interpret and apply the law fairly, noting federal courts may be more rigid yet will handle big brewers and protect smaller brewers in Lawrence.
The Music Club gathered yesterday with Col. Dunlap and showcased a diverse program by Mesdames Sel Marks W C Simons W Straiton Burdis B H Shelles G Hammon and others. The May 15 meeting will be hosted by Mrs James Mitchell and featured refreshments.
In Topeka this morning the district court postponed arguments on petitions filed by stockholders in Uncle Sam Oil Co now tied to a bankuptcy action. McClintock filed a second petition seeking a court declaration of bankruptcy and a receiver. Duplicate of yesterday’s filing.
The Bible Institute program, publicized by Pr. Sat The University, makes strenuous efforts to secure a new site. The institute was named yesterday, though changes occurred after earlier advertising. Despite Sanders absence, plans proceed to establish the promised location.
PD Martin of the Martin Towel company visits the city proposing an apron exchange. He notes the trend has long been in vogue in larger cities and believes Lawrence residents will support the initiative.
Oklahoma April 18 report indicates the constitutional convention will sign today and delegates are expected to adjourn soon after. The process of finalizing the state constitution is nearing completion with leaders signaling an imminent close.
New York reports completion of a survey for extending the Kansas City Southern line toward Louisville and beyond to New Orleans. The project envisages widening freight capacity and improving regional rail links, with officials pledging expedited planning and funding.
Grain and provisions report from Kansas City dated April 16 shows wheat receipts of 49 cars with May at 69 to 85 cents, July near 69 to 70 cents. Cash grain mix includes No 2 hard at 3 to 3.5 cents. Prairie bids around 10 to 10.50 for shell. Livestock receipts list native steers at 17.50 to 40, cows and heifers 3 to 5.40, hogs at 6.49 to 6.86 with packers at 6.42 to 6.55. Calves 7 to 7.50.
Omaha woman Mrs Mary Johnson was found murdered in a city rooming house with her head nearly severed by a hatchet. The killer, described as a jealous man nicknamed Johnson, is suspected. Separate ads notice jewelry, furniture, and services from Tustafson’s, Eriksen, and Straffon’s Mentholis, with various local merchants promoting goods and events around town.
Wanted washing to do at 1043 Delaware street and a good white girl for general housework. Ex perienced help only. Apply to Mrs. J. W. O'Bryan at 1046 Ohio street.
Snow fell this morning in northwestern Missouri northeastern To generally over Tuwa and southern South Chak with six meters deep in parts of the Black Hills. Light precipitation covers Missouri and Kansas while Nebraska Iowa and Wyoming see ongoing flurries. Observers differ on effect on grain and fruit but frost is out and warmer weather is expected to begin.
Mrs Jennie I L Springer died at age 45 from consumption at 1 30 p m yesterday at her home 42 Maple Street North Lawrence She is survived by a husband and will there be three children Funeral held tomorrow afternoon from the United Brethren church in North Lawrence
A Columbus report from April 18 notes a grand jury action involving McKia road WLW Polley and DL 0. Davis Starling Waddell PL GL le and D. IL Nourville with WJ Phillips. The text describes a trust meant to control the quieted fee and maintain order.
A Vatican ceremony marked by a public procession and prominent personages. Among those present was Thomas Q Gorman, with details on the event and attendees.
Revival meetings continue with twelve baptisms as Pastor Milton leads a growing congregation. Discussions of a union with the Christian church gain momentum, suggesting a joint building project to reduce costs. Evangelist Wilhite speaks on Victory Over Death, with a large chorus and 7:45 p.m. service. Local ads note optical services, lace curtains, carpet sales, and real estate listings.
The battleship Kansas was placed in commission aboard the ship with Captain Charles E. Vreeland in command. The ceremony on the Kansas deck was attended by yard officials and crew members as the orders were read and the pennant was raised at the mast head.
Governor Hagerman of New Mexico tendered resignation amid a political uproar over territorial land deals with Tenney Development Company. President cools tensions by naming Captain Cienoge Sertoe as territorial governor as inquiries proceed.
Police traced theft by a former clerk from Northern J Nein Husk ily AL and the Tone. Officers searched for thousands of dollars and recovered 224.008 in ene plies and annette ame bel. The suspect confessed to the holdup and the money was linked to the crime.
In Kansas City officials await court action as trustees from the Clnmate State Banks f. Mo Walker and Ateliach State Initak appoint yesterday to manage Uncle Sam Oil Company property. The needed solution had not arrived in the city by early afternoon.
Washington April 14 Mrs Donald McLean of New York appears set to be re elected president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution by the continental congress. Opposition centers on Mrs Walter Harvey of Montana or Mrs Charles Sipe of this city. Other national officers also to be chosen as nominations proceed this morning with results not expected until evening.
Mirza Abbas Khan chief engineer of the Persian ministry of ways and communications was shot and seriously wounded last night in Baku Trans-Caucasia. Officials say he was mistaken for Armein Sullivan the Shah's grand vizier summoned from Paris to help quell the revolutionary movement in Persia.
Rev. Dr. Tennis Hamlin, pastor of the Church of the Covenant in Washington, D.C., died today of apoplexy. His wife served as chaplain general of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The notice mentions New York and an April 18 date context.
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