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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1909
Page
1
New York reports seven children killed in the St Malachy Catholic Orphanage fire at Rockaway Park. Fire drill credited with saving others as hundreds of youngsters were evacuated from upper floors while nurses and attendants assisted. Firemen helped carry frightened children from the building as the blaze raged last night.
A jumble of historic small ads lists for sale two 40 by 125 foot lots near streetcar lines and University, cheap pallets from contest winners, tents and apples, ranch and farm offerings across California and Kansas, various rentals and trades, and help wanted for a 16 year old to wait tables. Contact J R Kenyon, Hosford Investment Co, McKenzie Realty Co and others via listed phone numbers.
PURELY PERSONAL. names and places around Lawrence Kansas and nearby towns are listed with travel, visits, and small life events. Individuals travel to Kansas City Topeka and Eureka Springs, send greetings, and plan upcoming moves or visits. Many entries mention relatives friends and local residents in brief notes.
Grain and livestock prices and receipts listed from Chicago markets. Wheat and corn futures shown for Sept and Dec with values, pork and lard futures noted. live stock receipts include beef steers cows and heifers, stockers and feeders, hogs with quoted tops and averages. Includes packers price ranges and closing figures.
Money to loan with reasonable interest and prepayment privileges offered by C G Hawk, located at No 1 Ease Winthrop Street.
A lone bandit stopped the Pennsylvania express eight miles east of Lewiston early today. Conductor Poffenherber of Harrisburg was shot in the hand. The robber escaped into the mountains with about 100 dollars believed taken from the car, leaving most of the bags.}
Local residents share travels with Kansas City visits and returns. Several names appear including Lucile Nye, Esther Nye, Josie Hitler, Minnie Hitler, H S Secrist, John Deering, Mrs M A Curd, John Curd, Mrs P F Wells, Vic Johnson, Ernest Balco, Ed Parsons, Raymond Smith, Grace Collins, Olive Collins, Fay Holloway, Miss Shilia Carpenter, Arthur Ford, and Frank Ford. Activities include arrivals for reunions, study plans in Pittsburg and Rochester, and preparations for typhoid work supervised by health authorities.
The report covers a contested baby custody matter linked to Mrs. Barclay in Topeka and notes a hearing on September 7 in Kansas City. It also mentions athletes debating in a ten mile Mississippi marathon, with stakes including a 2000 trophy and concerns about event logistics and fairness.
The American National Society seeks aid for flood victims. Contributions may be sent to the National Red Cross of the War Department. The fund is needed to meet the emergency.
Work advances on Winthrop Street near Santa depot with paving nearly complete. Crews, including Otis Laregoon and Ric Ward, finish last stretches while poles and signage are tested. paving expected to conclude Saturday if weather holds.
The president of Knoxville Furniture Company died in a car accident on Mill Pike. The fatal wreck involved a single vehicle that left the road and overturned. Police and local officials are investigating the circumstances as colleagues and friends mourn the loss.
A railroad wreck near Detroit severely injured many, with engineer Walter Pi. White among the dead or missing. The incident disrupted service on the Northern Pacific line as a coast guard report detailed one train derailment and a half mile skid. Several passengers were injured, with at least six seriously hurt.
A shorthand speed contest records Jaake dieorge achieving 262 words per minute. Miss Mo Woode of Boston leads with Twetit words per minute, while John J. Vorsey of Chicago places second and Clyde D. Marshall of Indian likely follows. An adjournment occurs as the event notes fatalities from a train collision at the Southern railroad.
Drouth relief and new stock at Smith's News Depot. Large selection of football team post cards and back magazines available at low prices. Center table display and wide variety for collectors in northern Oklahoma.
Officers recovered over 250 dollars from piles of rubbish at the Martin Van Buren Stevens residence, where the occupant is now at the county poor farm. The haul included torn books and histories among the debris, with contributions reportedly left by friends.
Unclear report describes Artine Winterstein, 26, allegedly attacking his sister Stella Viediman and injuring two others after a dispute over Miss Friedman. Winterstein was arrested. Stella and others hospitalized. Harvest Home Picnic details follow with social events at Henri’s Grove.
Mayor J Y Waugh and Mrs W hosted a town home gathering during the home coming week. Guests included Governor Stubbs Senator Dolley Major Brockenshire and many others from Topeka Emporia Kansas City and nearby towns. A Seventh Cavalry unit from Fort Riley provided music and additional entertainment.
President Taft considers replacing Whitelaw Reid as ambassador to the court of St James with ex Vice President Charles W Fairbanks. Reports in Washington say the president favors Fairbanks for the post though no official nomination has been made. Diplomats in Washington and foreign representatives note the possible shift and await confirmation.
Mrs Mary Thaw was to appear before a United States Commissioner in New York on August 31 for examination in the suit of Clifford W Hartridge seeking 920,000 for legal services and disbursements during her son's trials. The court vacated the notice directing her appearance and furnished Tertridge a bill of particulars of her counter claim of 46,815.
The Aero Club of St. Louis invites Glenn H. Curtiss to fly during the Centennial celebration with Wilbur Wright expected to reply this week. C. R. Andrews reports extensive repairs at his 533 Ohio Street property, including porches enlarged rooms plumbing and new papering. Cement walks and other improvements enhance this area as one of the town’s finest residential sections.
York police report Hone Furlong of Brooksm faced a supreme court magistrate on a charge of receiving a bribe to influence a judgment. He was also charged with arranging payments for obtaining bonds for prisoners appearing before him. A separate sports note: George Stacken resumes wrestling, planning a European championship bid against John Lemm in London. Lemm, Swiss-born, stands 5'11.5" and weighs 116 pounds, recalling recent wins in London tournaments.
Supulpa Oklahoma August 31 B Austin and W D Dickinson were formally charged with the murder of town Marshal J W Swinford and Robert Valmer Wedding cashier of the Kiefer State Bank. Identified by A O Dart of Kiefer as two suspects in the attempted bank robbery on August 17. Rome earthquake report notes minor damage and no casualties with tremor felt citywide. Miss Edith Creel’s body to arrive in Lamar California. funeral plans pending. New York court imposes severe driving ban on a Vanderbilt Cup chauffeur to deter illegal street racing.
Readers describe issues with stables and horse escapes as fires threaten property. The letter argues authorities must provide safe exits for horses, noting local fires and insufficient egress. Public safety concerns are raised about urban stables and protective measures.
In Pittsburg Kansas a severely decomposed body identified as Mrs Edward Lukes was found this morning behind Sixth and Oak streets near a weed clump. An iron bolt smeared with blood lay nearby. Her husband says they had a quarrel Saturday evening. Lukes says he did not see his wife since then. she left about eight o clock to board the carrier wagon. They had been married ten years.
Lawrence Merchants association executive committees met at the Commercial Club to consider this year’s football score sheets and schedules. Swede Carlson presented the current vase side. no decisive action was taken, with another meeting to be called by President Bell and further discussion with members planned.
Albany Aug 31 Assemblyman Robert J Conklin of New York City says direct nominations wreck parties in many states. He cites Wisconsin and Kansas, where factions and personal leaders dominate, leaving no real party principles. He warns against direct primaries and calls the system anarchy.
Girard Kansas August 31 Work continues on the Girard air ship with daily test trials that fail to fly yet Mr Call remains optimistic vowing to persist until flight. Holbrook of Joplin Missouri tied a contract with Call Airship Company to build and market his airship if satisfactory. Public judgment is urged to wait for later developments.
City seeks sealed bids for lateral sewers on Adkins Street area and for paving Mississippi Street with specific pipe, brick, and gutter work. Also invites bids for sidewalk construction and grading. Bids due Sept 7 1909 with deposits. City reserves right to reject all bids.
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