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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
1
Fragmented OCR shows several business names and services including livery stables and real estate loans. Mentions Connelly Bros Livery Stable at New Hampshire and Winthrop, plus telephone contacts. Contains garbled phrases and missing context about events or dates.
New York August 1 The Republican party will decide if Charles Ey eniegles will be nominated for governor, Tim othy Le Wredrutt state chairman said after returning from the Adirondacks. He spoke as the state convention was to be chosen at the Republican Club meeting on Wednesday.
Uheaga Aug Wildudge Beath today appointed Frank H. Jones as receiver for the Millers Product Company flour dealers. Liabilities reach 390000. Principal creditor Pillsbury Flour Mill Company, later Pillsbury-Washburn, with sixty two claims against the Millers Product Company.
Chattanooga Tenn August 10 Republicans assembled to nominate candidates for governor with wide prohibition as a main platform. Bur Wright of Rockwood likely to receive the nomination for governor.
Aug 10 report notes a government banquet for Rear Admiral Boeery and officers of the American battleship fleet now anchored in Auckland harbor. The event was set for a drill hall tonight, highlighting Allied naval cooperation.
Tomorrow afternoon Friends and Neighbors of the Distinguished Citizen plan an informal, nonpartisan visit to Mr. Stubbs at his home west of town. A 7 o clock procession will depart City Mall with transport for veterans and others, and many carriages and rigs are urged to attend.
Aug 10 Pittsburg reports Jos. E. Brunker once a resident and veteran of revolutions in Central and South America writes to Mayor Geo. W. Guthrie declaring he is a prisoner of war in Ydarra Ecuador. He describes himself as a soldier of fortune and seeks aid.
Berlin August 10 at the international congress session Ambassador David Jayne Hill announced that Adolphus Busch of St. Louis would donate 50 000 dollars for the Germanic museum building at Harvard University. Delegates applauded the announcement.
A blaze on the sixth floor of the Phipps Building in Lincoln caused panic and prompted rapid fire response. Firemen evacuated the area as escalators and elevators faced congestion. Damages were estimated at 25,000 dollars with authorities investigating the cause amid reports of connected threats and congestion on the district’s busy street.
Mn G B J Ti Shanklin received word today of the death of his sister Mrs C 8 carette Washington Bat
Shorty Wil son of Ottawa, now in Coffeyville, suffers a violent man ia in which he fixates on the Schueck murder trial. He fights officers, mutters about the case, and fears execution for his alleged role. He is to be moved for lunacy testing in Independence.
Police report a tall, dark haired person dressed in women's clothes, described as demented, seen near a West Lawrence house repeatedly Friday evening. Neighbors and officers note erratic behavior and repeated appearances before vanishing, with calls from multiple households about the alleged intruder.
New York report says T. J. McAughey arrived from Toronto bearing a message to New York's mayor after a run covering seven hundred miles in about an hour. He is assistant secretary of the west end branch of MG A of Toronto and sought to test speed and endurance. He averaged 0.5 miles daily.
A fierce blaze swept a crowded East 112 Street tenement killing four children of one family and seriously burning or injuring ten others. The fire broke out as residents fled, flames visible from the street. Fire officials investigated the cause amid chaotic scenes as occupants searched for missing neighbors.
Oyster Bay August 10 President Roosevelt asks four experts on country life to investigate the condition of American farms. They will report with recommendations to improve social sanitary and economic aspects of farm life.
Chicago reports early returns confirm Republican Charles S. Deneen the nominee for governor and Albert J. Hopkins endorsed for United States Senator. Deneen’s majority may reach 12 000 to 15 000, with Hopkins about 18 000 ahead of Foss in statewide results. Foss expected to dominate the legislature.
Miss Adele Marks hosted a Saturday afternoon event with two brides to be, Miss Edna Dinsmoor and Miss Lucia Zerby, featuring a mock ceremony, reception, and gift display. Other guests included Miss Marie Sinclair, Miss Kate Dinsmour, Mrs. George James, and Mrs. Earl Gafford among Sewing club members. A chatty column follows on weddings, notices, and local trivia including a campus picnic and a dance at the Phi Gamma house.
Washington dispatches from the American consul report that the flag of the United States consulate at Tabriz, Persia has been shot down by loyalists. A man near the office door was wounded in the incident.
At Great Junction City on August eight, regulars and National Guard units prepare for a month of maneuvers at Fort Riley. The force includes Seventh Cavalry Sixth Field Artillery Thirteenth Infantry and engineer companies from Leavenworth plus signals from Omaha and Fort Cook units. Brigadier General Kerr commands, camp established, early program focuses on attack and defense with simulated enemy.
General Frederick Fanston departed for Fort Leavenworth Kansas this morning. His family will stay in San Francisco for now. In police court, Thomas Cosgrove William White and J C McIntire were each fined six dollars and fifty cents for intoxication.
New York August 10 reports Howard Hickey pled guilty to assault before Judge Brooks this morning. In other news a boiler explosion at the York rolling mill this afternoon likely killed twelve men and injured many more.
The United Professional Teachers of Dancing at their Toledo convention adopt the Merry Widow waltz as a premier modern piece. The 16 bar dance features formal steps, toe work, and knee bends, with a sequence of forward and backward steps outlined by the group.
Poughkeepsie August 10 Harry K Thaw was moved from jail for a preliminary bankruptcy hearing. after swearing in the court adjourned. Thaw's lawyers asked to have him fitted with spectacles, noting he has never worn glasses but now claims to need them. The court finally adjourned.
Topeka reports Senator Chester I Long defeated in the republican primaries by Joseph Bristow will practice law at Medicine Lodge. His private secretary Ralph Faxon says Long remains philosophical and will not issue interviews or explanations. At 47 he aims to restore his strength and provide for family as an honored Medicine Lodge citizen.
In Winnipeg the Canadian Pacific railroad strike's first violence occurred at midnight when stones shattered window panes in passenger coaches in the St. Boniface yards. Twelve workmen who had begun shift left the yards and told pickets they would not stay imprisoned like convicts while the dispute continues.
The governments petition for rehearing of the United States Court of Appeals ruling against Standard Oil Company of Indiana, reversing Judge Sandia's $29,240,000 fine, has been completed. The petition will be filed August 21 at the government’s Chicago office with Bonaparte overseeing. Bresy offers a bonus reading for Wednesday.
The block of lots known as the Uornsby property on West Warren street is now for sale marking the first single lot offering in this block. Call offices for particulars. Also offered is a modern eight room house near the University on terms. $3,500 can be carried with loans, mortgages, chattels. Alfred Whitman & Co, Booth 6, FP A A Building.
TORRENT A new five room brick cottage bath gas water 1112 New Jersey St Inquire Bell 1305 or Home 90 FOR SALE A dapple gray mare 6 years City broke not afraid of anything riding more E BR Smith Home 354 WARTED To buy a piano upright must be in good condition Ad dress X Y Z After two women make up her mind to have her own way she gets angry if some man doesn't get busy and restrain her.
Market wires show Wheat receipts at 580, Corn Sept by 84. De c 904e, May 9534e. No. 2 bard 92 95e, No. 2 red 94 S5e. Corn reports 71ec Dec 58%40 May 50%e. No. 2 mixed 73¢, Whatize 7e. Oats No. 2 white 49 51¢, No. 2 mixed 40% 47%ze. Rye 76 We. Eggs at 19%4e. Timothy hay of Choice Prairie noted at 7,00.
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