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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
1
A collage of local professional listings and personal notices. Doctors, livery stables, real estate, abstract firms, and household movements are noted, including Dr John C Rudolph with practice in Kentucky Avenue, several livery and boarding services, and local residents moving or visiting relatives.
A Wall Street rumor suggests Standard Oil interests control the American Smelting and Refining Co, a major $100,000,000 firm dominating precious metals smelting in the U.S. The item blends with assorted local ads for Lawrence merchants and services, from ice cream and bakery to washing machines and medical specialists.
Democratic nominee Bryan holds a conference with Kansans as R E Coughlin and Bryan lead the discussion in Lincoln Nebraska. The candidate, a spring graduate, accepts calls from voters and outlines plans to campaign across Kansas next November.
Former State Superintendent Dayhoff was arrested in Kansas City on a criminal libel charge connected to a Shawnee county suit. He seeks extradition papers and a writ of corpus. Topeka officials must obtain severe-requisition papers before he can be brought back to answer the charge. Dayhoff's paper also faced civil damages from Mrs. Burton in a related case that was appealed.
Washington reports the Comptroller of the Currency notified all Oklahoma national banks that the Attorney General’s opinion deems it illegal for bank officers to enter into agreements under the Oklahoma deposit guaranty statute. Banks that adopted the law must withdraw and inform the comptroller. A separate Philadelphia report notes a mob attempted to lynch Joseph Green after an alleged attack on a three year old girl.
Oyster Bay August 8 President Housevelt issued a statement declaring full responsibility for issuing the order discharging the battalion of negro soldiers over the Brownsville Texas riot and for refusing a suspension. He affirmed that General Corbin’s interview was corrected material and that the president bore entire responsibility for the original order and its suspension.
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railroad pleaded guilty in U S district court and was fined 37000. Prosecutors showed the railroad paid a Garden City Sugar and Land Company bonus via freight credits to lure the firm to locate there. The scheme violated the Interstate Commerce Act and Elkins law, though legitimate bonuses to aid new industries remain unaffected.
Harry K. Thaw, the Stanford White slayer, faces a bankruptcy petition filed by his attorneys in Pittsburg. The filing claims no fair claims against Thaw while Rager O'Mara is named receiver with a $200,000 bond. assets listed at 128,012 and liabilities at 453,140, with Thaw disputing all listed creditors.
David Alexander aged 30 was shot and killed last night near Coffeyville Kansas by William Hill 28 after Hill saw his divorced wife pass by in a buggy with Alexander Hill fired a shotgun wounding one person and allowing Hill to escape Denver Col Aug 8 Two dozen U S Army officers rode out from Denver on a three day ceremonial ride covering ninety miles under orders from President Roosevelt.
Edward M. L. Sicard, prominent Buffalo lawyer, was killed and Jon Bart may be fatally injured when their automobile collided with a stray object early today. Details remain unclear as investigators sort the wreckage near the city.
Fifty non union workmen were brought to the Winnipeg CP railway shops this morning and put to work. The company has arranged housing and feeding for one thousand men in the yards. Special policemen on duty in the guards were assaulted by an unknown man last night. Several Winnipeg strikers have been rebuked by executives for publicly abusing a workman who refused to join the strike.
Stockholders petitioned the federal court for receivership as Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills Co. faces reorganization. Receivers appointed to operate mills to protect creditors while preserving labor interests. bond set at 500 000. Company: oldest Minneapolis milling giant with operations worldwide.
Dubuque observes a somber tribute as Senator William B. Allison is buried in a private service at his residence. Only distinguished visitors, relatives, and close friends attended while all businesses closed and flags flew at half mast. Crepe decorates homes and storefronts.
Topeka Aug 8 The Independence party plans a full state ticket in Kansas via a petition with twenty five hundred voter names. Waterbury Emporia national committeeman in Topeka says the movement must start immediately. Fowler aids party secretary as funds aim to raise $1,000 for headquarters expenses.
Jefferson City Aug 8 R C Kerns of St Louis millionaire railroad banking mining and newspaper owner filed today declaration of candidacy for Republican United States Senate nomination. The report includes a county levy list and scattered ledger-like scoring references amid fragmented text.
About 1200 ballots were thrown out in Kansas as voters added an extra mark near a presidential electors line. Complaints reached the attorney general, with fears the results in several counties may shift. Attorney General Fred S. Jackson said the extra mark does not invalidate a ballot if otherwise proper, potentially affecting Sixth district nominations.
Topeka Aug B With nearly complete returns for the US senator race Bristow carried the Fourth District unanimously and leads in most other districts Bristow gains in the Fifth and Sixth while Long wins the First Second and Third and Seventh in parts Bristow holds the Fifth home district with seven to Long’s five seats in that district
The canvass shows J. R. Topping of Kauwaka winning the county treasurer race with 167 votes to 148 for David Passon. Closest contest was county superintendent where C. C. Bowman leads J. B. Wilson by ten votes. Sheriff totals: Ray 773, Cummings 96, Wallers 674, Stuart To. Governor results: Stubbs 2066, Leland 617, Stubbs by 1449.
Chicago August election opens with direct nomination votes. Republicans and Democrats field full slates for state offices, Congress, and local posts. prohibitionists and socialists also run. Senate race hints overshadowed by bitter GOP battle with Governor Deneen seeking reelection and Richard Yates as rival candidate. Democratic field lists Pattison Stevenson McCarty Hamilton Lewis Gunther Monroe with others.
Ottawa University considers Arthur Salter former Brooklyn National League pitcher for the physical director job. Salter, a Fairmont College and Western Medical School alumnus, recently recovered from a typhoid attack and had planned a Europe trip. He held this year’s quarter mile record and was to join the US Olympic team in London. A local college athletic program could gain new life if hired.
Yesterday Miss Jie B Shave and Mr Herbert D Tompson wed at the bride’s home with Rev EIT Swisho officiating. The couple left for Denver and other Colorado points to start married life in Lawrence. A Lawrence social gathering honored Miss Edna Dinamoor and Miss Kate Dinamoor ahead of August weddings and included whist prizes, yellow decor, and a two course luncheon.
The afternoon meeting featured readings and a general program followed by refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. R Gorill and Mrs. James Mitchell with Mrs. Marshall Gorrill. The club will reconvene in two weeks with Miss Watt leading. Deliv calls offer pure ice cream at 981.
A mixed page lists real estate and equipment for sale including seven acres south of the university and multiple lots near Tity, plus a No. 1 cow for sale and a double disk plow. Also a lost geld watch with a swastika fob near Vermont or Mass avenues. a dynamical search for the owner is requested. An important campaign meeting in Chicago involving Bryan and Democratic leaders is noted, and Harry Thaw prepares a bankruptcy petition explanation.
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