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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
1
New York reports Mae Wood facing forgery and perjury charges tied to her alleged help in a divorce from United States Senator Thias C. Plavte. Her term began today after weeks in jail unable to post bail.
Grain and provisions report from Kaunas notes wheat for May and Sept delivery at set prices, cash and No 2 futures for hard and red varieties. Corn prices for Sept and May, rye, oats, hay values, creamery packing, and cattle and hog markets with ranges for native steers, cows, heifers, feeders, bulls, calves, hogs and packers.
Primaries in Kanena bring a state wide contest for governor with two candidates. Douglas county favors Mr Stubbs, praised for his integrity, while Mr Leland opposed for Kansas year. United States senator contenders include J. J. Bristow and Senator Long, both vying for nomination. Local races feature five sheriff candidates, three for register of deeds, and two for county treasurer and clerk, with long time residents and veterans among contenders.
Hugh 3feans and H H Ash er run unopposed for probate judge and clerk respectively while Thomas Harley and Edw T Riling contest county attorney. Cy Flory runs unopposed for commissioner Third district. Gus Brune faces renomination opposition in Second. Legislature candidates unopposed. Democrat primary features county treasurer and governor race with J D Botkin favored. Polls open dawn and stay open. results expected tomorrow night at the Journal office.
A state official outlines compliance and penalties under the primary election law. It discusses duties of precinct committeemen to appoint party challengers, procedures for challenging voters, and oath requirements for those not party members before voting. The governor and attorney general vow to enforce provisions and assist local officials in prosecutions.
A warrant was sworn for the arrest of George Osborne of Lawrence on the charge that he offered to sell his vote. The case marks Lawrence’s first enforcement of this law, with County Attorney Tom Larley filing after Osborne demanded fifty cents for his vote. Osborne, arrested by Policeman Gill, is jailed awaiting action, and the ordinance threatens fines up to 500 dollars and up to a year in jail for vote bribery and related offenses.
Aug. 3 in Fernie British Columbia the Elk river bush fires claim an estimated 150 lives and 485 million dollars in property loss. Thousands displaced seek shelter as mobilized relief pours in from western Canadian cities. The fire menaces nearby towns while Cranbrook Hosmer and Fernie suffer extensive damage to lumber mills and rail assets.
The Journal will publish complete primary returns tomorrow evening starting at 9 o'clock. Returns will be flashed on a large screen opposite The Journal office and shown as long as there is news to tell. The event is under the direction of D. Bunker.
Frank Schneck and Mrs Mollie Stewart were sentenced to the penitentiary after a final ruling in Ottawa. W. B. Pleasant, Franklin County attorney, reports the motion for a new trial was overruled. The case closes with both defendants ordered to imprisonment. Details follow from Ottawa reports.
A series of warranty deeds recorded in July 1908 transfers properties in Shawnee and Douglas counties. A H Shaffer and wife to Frank Palmer convey 14.46 acres in the NW corner of the SW quarter of section 35 township 11 range 17 for 3500 dollars. Chax I Cox widow to Parker Cosand transfer Lot 129 RB in Douglas county. T W Holcomb and wife to Gertrude Egan convey Lot 165 Block 55 West Lawrence and part of Block 3 in Lanes Place for 2500 and 3750 dollars respectively. Holcomb and wife to Gertrude and EB K. Egan transfer multiple Lot numbers 121 123 125 1427 129 130 132 132 133 134 186 138 140 142 144 in Block 45 Raymonds Place W Lawrence for 3750 dollars. F I Rupe to E M Egan Lot 37 N EL street for 7000 dollars. Fred E Stimpson to Phillip Young convey Lot 184 Tenn Street for 1300 dollars. Wow T Sinclair and wife to ALA Gorrill in Lawrence for 200 dollars a described tract beginning 450.05 feet south of the SE corner of Lot 0 Block 4 Hathcocks Add then west 117 feet south 50 feet east 11 feet to the beginning.
Classified items list homes and vehicles for sale including five room house and several lots in Illinois Street area plus several horse drawn vehicles. Paris reports a failed general strike with minimal disruption and no violence as troops remained idle while newspapers and electricians faced disruption.
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