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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
1
The Lawrence student journalism class announces an upcoming college edition featuring bright features and live news stories. Staff members, including editors and reporters, outline plans to cover campus events and city life, emphasizing practical journalism and community engagement.
Mme Anna Gould lands in Naples from New York aboard the Freidrich Der futesse. The prince rushes to her cabin, kisses her, then declines public interference while Gould cites marriage as certain despite questions and rumors.
Theodora Shouts and her new husband recent February wedding trip ended in Paris with the death of her husband the Duke due to heart trouble. The news from New York states Theodora Shouts will likely accompany the party, with no prior warning of his illness. The April 24 telegram notes the event as sudden and shocking to the family. Shouts will attend possible further arrangements. The Democratic convention debate mentions William J Bryan and a platform stressing personal liberty. The Vermont delegation adjustments and names are referenced.
Police report Wallace HL Hopkins of Wallace HL Hopkins & Company fled last night for Detroit en route to Canada with a woman. Telegrams were sent to Detroit police to arrest them, but Hopkins had already crossed. A criminal indictment accuses the broker of embezzling 34,500 from Henry Eder, a customer of the firm.
New York on April 24 reports the suspension of T. A. McIntyre & Co. a book member of the New York Stock Exchange and New York Cotton Exchange. The firm had Chicago branches and offices in eastern and southern cities. Walter H. Muler says liabilities may be under $1,000,000. The suspension stemmed from impaired capital after the financial panic last fall.
A European package to an Oklahoma City woman drew $5640 in duty after Customs House officers opened it. Lacework valued abroad at 4 remained taxed. officials stressed no smuggling was intended though it followed a prior case. The improvised duty payment doubled the cost, drawing scrutiny of procedures at the port.
A long friendly chat unfolds about hats, plumes, and Merry Widow purchases. The caller frets over price, style trends, and a Knights Templar lodge hat, then shifts to housekeeping, a helpful servant Miranda, and a small theft spree before asking for business cards to be exchanged tomorrow.
Memphis Tennessee April 24 a tornado swept Walls Mississippi early this morning killing three people and injuring several. Many buildings were destroyed. New Orleans Louisiana April 24 a tornado swept Rapides Parish with damage reported rising.
Natchez Mississippi April 24 five persons were killed and several injured in a tornado over Vidal. Reports mention damage across Pine and nearby areas with numerous names and ad excerpts mixed in, including local businesses and services.
The Duke De Chaulnes was found dead in his bed at the Hotel Taumzham in Pebrimary. Reports suggest foul play or misadventure as details remain unclear and official statements confirm only that the death occurred at a family home, not the hotel, with the family requesting discretion.
The Journal's editorial and news force retires at 4 pm and the paper becomes the virtual property of the Scoop club and the class in Journalism at the University. The editor retires and will not supervise content until Monday. Tomorrow's twelve-page issue will reflect town business at its best.
A 62 year old man, Reiser, and Margie Pierce agreed to marry after an employment office match and an hour long talk. She brought four children to his home and the ceremony occurred in the office. Within an hour he left for spring plowing and has not communicated since. She seeks half his property as legal steps begin. The new bride claims the grown sons oppose the marriage and have tried to block it. The affair unfolds as a courtroom dispute looms.
A Centerville fire killed three people and left a daughter and son in law in critical condition. El Wetherbell aged 75 and his wife 65 perished with their daughter while Abert Lenin the daughter's husband was probably fatally burned. Mrs Len reentered the burning building to reach her parents before the structure collapsed.
Frank Schneck was found guilty of first degree murder in Ottawa Kansas for killing his wife at Centropolis and slaying their nine year old son and three year old daughter. The trial featured brief deliberations and a death sentence follows. co defendant Mollie Stewart faced a separate trial.
Washington April 24 report that Mrs W E Stan tefugu Ka and Mrs D W Bush- Mailime testified to fill vacancies of vice of the American presidents general of the Daughters Associations and Melville for the American Revolution. The tone, general manager of the Assault of the election held yesterday was advanced this morning, the select committee of the house appointed by the speaker to investigate charges that high prices of printing paper are due to a conspiracy in restraint of trade fostered and permitted by a three nation conspiracy.
Louis Strang won the 259 mile autorobry at Briarcliff in a fifty horsepower seven car. Cedrine finished second and Guy Vaughn in an American car placed third. Ly tle and Sartori finished fourth and fifth as the field of 22 started and race was halted after the fifth finisher to prevent hazards.
In Fulton County Miss Victoria Hale shot and killed her sister-in-law Mrs Maude Hale at Mrs Hale’s farm ten miles southwest of Fulton about 9 this morning. Hale surrendered two hours later and was jailed awaiting trial. The two families had disputed land ownership and a Nebraska visitor reportedly influenced the confrontation.
In Leavenworth April 2 a first arrest under the new ban on intoxicating liquor was made. J. J. Murray was arrested for violating the ordinance at Third and Cherokee streets, and his saloon was closed by order of Mayor Crancer.
Four robbers wearing bandanas seized the local telephone exchange in Bandana Kentucky and beat the operator, then compelled assistant cashier B W Hans of Ballard County Bank to unlock the vault and open the safe, securing three thousand dollars.
In Topeka Kansas Judge Amidon overruled the demurrer to an allotment returned against H H Tucker Jr secretary of the Uncle Sam Oil company for alleged defrauding. The effort to secure a jury to try Tucker then began.
Walter Munson president of the Munson Steamship line and connected with other steamship concerns died suddenly today in New York City of heart disease. The report mentions his ties to the industry and notes a recommendation to try a strawberry ice recipe at Wiedemann's Loomas Studio for photographs.
For sale an orchard spray pump with a four-row attachment. Owners have bought a larger unit. Phillips Fruit Farm, Phone 1840. Also several listings for small farms and acreages in the area. Descriptive notices from S. L. McKenzie and A. H Griesa. Lawrence, Kansas.
A tornado last evening near Sioux Falls caused $20,000 in losses and destroyed twenty-two buildings including the Methodist Episcopal church. No lives were reported.
In Beveridge, Washington on April 24, discussions mention Senator Beveridge as a candidate for the temporary chairmanship of the Republican national convention.
In West Allis on Wednesday night assailants distributed gasoline throughout the Big Allis-Chalmers plant and started fires. An automatic sprinkler system quickly extinguished the flames, preventing heavy losses.
Secretary Root, president of the American Society of International Law, addressed the body on The Sanction of International Law. Also notices for the F. A. A. meeting, April 24, include Houses Council No 35, with business of importance. Local ads invite meals and groceries.
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