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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
1
Mixed notices include a physician ad with office and phone, livery stables offering services, a court witness insensible episode in Cuileyville, a temperance leader, a self defense shooting report from Angeles, a railroad concession bid in Lincoln, and local contractor claims. Also reports on currency system experts at Narragansett Pier and Aldrich-Vreeland bill context.
New York banker Charles di Morse and A J Curtis faced another federal grand jury indictment for making false entries in the National Bank of North America books. Their old bonds stand in this case, signaling ongoing legal troubles amid broader financial scrutiny.
In Topeka and across eighty-six counties incomplete tallies show Stubbs leading Leland by 19,454 with 20,724 total majorities, Bristow ahead of Long by 7,177 in reported counties and near 8,988 versus 1,811 totals. Returns are slow and an official count is awaited. Protents of further clarity hinge on later official tallies. A second brief notes Stella Lyberger's happiness in Vinland and a piano purchase. Cardinal Gibbone shows improved health. intestinal symptoms have subsided.
Fisherman Thaw from Poughkeepsie appeared in court today facing a civil suit by Dr Joliy J. Wilson over fees for expert services. Arrests reported in Constantinople as Carmanila palace officials including Juza Passa and Raghas Passa were seized after barricade and gunfire. In Nashville the Fourth District primary outcome remains disputed with Cordell Hall claiming a 2500 vote lead while James Miller alleges fraud. A park robbery accused, Chas. Connor, was arrested in Argentine after fleeing the scene, marking a rare case of a man arrested for robbing a woman in a park. El Paso reports Jacob Wesley McClure, ex-manager of Singer Sewing Machine, jailed on embezzlement charges. he admitted identity while en route to Mexico. Topeka recorded nearly five inches of rain in twelve hours with spots still damp this morning.
Three men died when the Frisco passenger train No. 260 derailed twelve miles east of Jininder Arkansas. The engine and freight cars tumbled twelve feet, the mail car exploded, and a fire was put out by sailors who saved baggage. Dead include Memphis, Keinan, Lee Booker and others. injured include mail clerks and a baggage handler with burns and scalds.
The writer urges action to form a Taft Bristow and Stubbs club in Lawrence after Stubbs nomination. He notes Lawrence lags Rosedale in organizing such groups and argues it is time to endorse Taft Bristow and Stubbs now that Stubbs is nominated.
The Democratic National Committee HQ in Chicago formally opened as Norns E. Mack arrives from the East to lead discussions with Roger C. Sullivan and other party leaders. Mack announces Senator Culbertson of Texas to head the advisory committee, with former Gov Francis remaining on the panel but unable to chair due to campaign travel.
Paris Aug 7 Premier Clementau ordered the army electrical corps to remain in barracks to aid electric services if the last night's strike repeats. Officials doubt the light movement will recur. Muskogee Oklahoma Aug 7 Wilson Law oil operator of Cleveland died from sun stroke after being stricken yesterday. He came to Oklahoma from Pennsylvania. Bonaparte stays in office. Baltimore Aug 7 Attorney General Bonaparte denied any resignation before the current administration ends. Take all day. Primary vote counting extends into night. A college sale. Muskogee Aug 7 Kendall College owned by Presbyterians was sold to Muskogee capitalists for 100000.
An unexpected brass band serenade interrupted a meeting at Fairview. Bryan, in conference with former Senator Pettigrew, paused while the serenade was heard. Oklahoma Governor Yaskell arrived later, escorted by Kathryn Leavitt, Bryan's daughter, amid the commotion.
C W Trickett former joint keeper and assistant attorney general of Wynne dotta county was arrested on a complaint by Wayne and Frank Hurlbert who had prosecuted him two years earlier for selling Aquor. He allegedly obtained $250 more than due and used his office to secure the money. The warrant was not sworn by Joseph Taggart, and Trickett bonded out after a formal bond was posted at the North city court. His former law partner represents the arrestees. The case remains vague with Trickett claiming the charge is a mirage and asserting his innocence.
Ottawa Kansas Aug 7 Frank Schneck and Mollie Stewart were taken to Lansing on the Emporial Kansas City plug with D H Wilson the man from Bitter Creek and Pete Rush. Schneck and Mrs Stewart go to the penitentiary to await appeal results to the supreme court and spend their lives if the appeal fails. Transcripts of evidence are being prepared to take the cases to the supreme court. A crowd of about 100 gathered at the depot.
As near to official count as possible Bristow has seventy votes in the House to Long's forty three with both sides claiming twenty in the Senate. Long carries districts one two three seven while Bristow wins four five six eight. Bristow wins seventh district and fourth and eighth unanimously. Printership remains undecided with McNeal and Austin each claiming victory.
In Lawrence a noted public-spirited merchant and two young associates prepared the county fair plan, with praise for his energetic community work. The piece mentions upcoming KU-bound youths, local picnics at Kennedy's Grove and West Lawrence, plus social notes on nuptials and gatherings.
Passengers on the westbound Portland Hyer from New York were saved when the engineer halted near Northport after spotting a loose rail and protruding spikes half a mile away. The locomotive nearly toppled off a steep bank, and Conductor Thompson turned pale realizing the danger to travelers.
The supply ship Culgoa, from Honolulu July 21, arrived last evening as the Atlantic fleet nears Auckland 360 miles away. A fleet wireless reported heavy weather since Tampton I Roads. Auckland decorates for the approaching American fleet amid great interest. Parliament adjourned for a week to entertain visitors.
In Dubuque Iowa the body of Senator Allison will lie in state this afternoon for viewing by locals at the Allison home. A fatal dynamite blast in Hot Springs Arkansas killed two children and injured others. The Dubois Democrats nominated a state ticket led by W A Whitewell for governor. Taft and aides left for a horse show in White Sulphur Springs. Bryan and Mack discussed plans via long distance telephone in Lincoln. Hitchcock left for Oyster Bay to discuss the New York governorship nomination.
Grain and provisions prices across Kansas City and Chicago markets show mixed bids and heavy receipts. Cattle and hogs supplies are sizable with native steers and packer prices noted, while corn wheat oats and rye list varied Sep and May futures. Telephone Wisdomian Company Is Insolvent. Lexanton, Pa. Ang. ’1Being wn, (ie
Short classified ad seeking to purchase nothing of value. States contact via Doth phones and C. S. Free ark. Indicates urgency and location zero. No other details provided.
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