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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
1
Offer promises strong returns with near certainty of doubling money in a few years. Attendees will be shown a proposition under abundant rainfall, no irrigation, and rich land. The pitch centers on gathering $25 for participation.
Copeland and Coy present Buck and Wing dancing and boy comedians in a two feature bill at Aurora VAUDEVILLE including The Clubman and the Tramp and The King’s Pardon. Show highlights promise lively performances and comic routines for theatergoers.
Sixteen year old B Roy Slack escaped from the Kansas City Kansas jail after assaulting jailer Harry Crandall with a slung shot hidden under bed clothes. Slack, allied with two men, had been arrested weeks earlier for a Frisco Freight train robbery. Gustafson's advertises a wide range of souvenir spoons from $1 to $4.
A Kansas republican Mr. Stubbs visited Washington with his son and learned the senate chaplain Hale prays for the country. Local ads promote gifts and jewelry shops on Mass Street. Treasurer Eddy notes tax collections ahead of previous years. Marion township trustee WG Powell settled with county commissioners as the board convened.
In Topeka on December 8 the G A R defendants admitted publication of an alleged libelous circular and their participation in its publication The defense led by Attorney Till Johnson promised to prove the charges substantially true The court meanwhile dismissed charges against Penny a defendant in the case
Columbus Ohio December 8 Weggen ex policeman who escaped jail Sunday night near Skidmore is surprised by deputy sheriffs this morning but flees after a running fight. A posse with bloodhounds pursues him as police report ongoing. Souvenir church books and clothing ads appear in local notices.
Substantial increase in freight rates will be announced by several Western railroads. Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe plans new schedules in Topeka with changes expected by January 1. Officials cite higher living costs and wages driving up shipment prices, especially for grain and live stock.
The University Fine Arts department presents Princess Ida directed by Miss Augusta Flintom with a cast of forty for Thursday and Friday nights. Miss Flintom trained the cast and chorus while Miss Jones leads Princess Ida. The production is praised as one of the best student shows, with new acts and a chorus of well trained performers.
Fine Blu Arkansas dec 8 river at this point fell three inches last night yet banks collapsed in the east part of town. Cady mill site washed away and current struck Harding bayou mouth with force. A large force from Cotton Belt railway shops laid revetments of rubber and steel rails to break the current. Situation improved and if revetments hold, danger to property will be over for the present.
Three Lawrence daily newspapers host a charity evening at the opera house with all proceeds to the Associated Charities. The program starts at 8 pm with E U Glee Club, the Dalton Trio, Miss Gertrude Mossier, Harry Remny, and more. Admission 25 cents parquet, 16 cents balcony.
In St Louis on December 8 Francin D Hirschberg a Catholic church figure and Louisiana Purchase director was shot at his Lindell Boulevard residence. Police say no intruder evidence while family suspects burglary. Blood traces suggest shooting at the foot of stairs before Hirschberg returned to his wife’s room and collapsed.
The Modern Lace Club gathering at Mrs. Rut a home on Indiana Street featured sewing and conversation with refreshments. Miss Cook and other pupils plan a recital in Dick Hall at 1 1, inviting the public. Debates on dining customs and a quip about the forward pass color the column. Mrs M Newmark hosted the Entre Nous club with guest Mrs Samek of New York. cards and luncheon followed. Oklahoma City Times reports two criminal libel charges against Omer Benedict were dismissed after talks with Governor Haskell.
Mayor Geo J Barker says the city council will demand a local service with any interurban franchise. He argues residents prefer a local system and would support tying a local line to any interurban grant. He notes council voting prerogative but urges coupling both propositions. Rumors say Mr Laming favors delivering a local service.
Maggie Garcia eighteen and Francisco Martinez are found dead west of the Garcia ranch after a perilous pursuit. Martinez allegedly murdered Maggie, abducted her, then killed himself. The Garcia family had earlier faced threats as Martinez, recently released from Santa Fe prison, pursued Maggie despite orders to stay away.
President Roosevelt instructed the secretary of war to assign negro bandmasters to all negro regiments when feasible. White bandmasters will transfer to vacancies in white regiments, and competent Negro men will fill vacancies created in negro units. Also reported is the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs T J Evans of Lecompton with fiftieth year celebrated.
An expectant audience packed Judge Lear's criminal court as testimony continued in the Charles E. Davis murder trial. The county attorney prepared rebuttal while the defense had two witnesses to challenge Mrs Abbie ie and other prosecution witnesses, signaling a tense courtroom day.
Secret service reports a new counterfeit five dollar silver certificate known as the Indian head. It is printed on genuine paper bleached from a smaller note to mimic the real bill. The altered silk fibers and color changes make the deception subtle yet detectable under scrutiny. Mirrors in many styles are advertised at Raymond's Drug Store.
Classified items include signet rings for sale at Gustafsons priced at 15 cents, a for sale description of horses near Midland, Christmas photo samples in Chicago, complexion powder at Mrs. A. E. Marratt, portrait cameras for sale in Lawrence Kansas, a second hand safe wanted, a Berkshire boat for sale, a white girl wanted for housework in Lawrence, a diamond promotion for Gustafson, and a factory explosion at Independent Powder near Hers with casualties. Also Indian goods offered at C. C. Seewir's store.
Kansas City and Chicago markets show varied quotes. Wheat and corn futures bounce with Dec and May contracts reported. live cattle receipts around 7,000 with beef steers $5.40 to $7.75, hogs $4.95 to $5.70 top. Milk and dairy items listed with small package prices. assorted meats and feed items appear.
President-elect Taft, guest of honor at a North Carolina society dinner in New York, departed by Pennsylvania Railroad for Washington to attend governors’ conference on natural resource conservation later this week. The item notes gift shop and curiosity lines in a surrounding ad copy.
Independent report details a heated scene as W. M. Welch chief engineer of the Kansas Natural Gas Company refused to disclose information amid gas shortages in northern cities. County inspector Seadly Brown notes 750 million feet available in Montgomery county while stressing transport inadequacies during cold snaps.
In Washington on December 8, both the Senate and House reported they were in session to receive the president's message. Senate committee member Senator Aldrich and House member Representative Payne conveyed that each chamber had fulfilled its duty and that the president had responded to the notification.
In Philadelphia the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America, after a productive meeting addressing vital church topics and a major push toward Protestant unity, will adjourn today with plans to reconvene in 1912.
New York World, in response to Roosevelt's attack on Delavan Smith, urges Congress to launch a full impartial Panama Canal investigation. It cites past Senate inquiries, Cromwell’s blocking of questions, and Morgan’s death delaying truth about Panama corruption. The item also notes Topeka figures and unrelated local notices.
Potsdam reports the emperor resumes official audiences after seclusion noting deep loss of prestige abroad and among his people. Finance Minister Rheinbaben and civil cabinet head Valentini are among those received as the monarch feels constrained by former loyal ministers and Chancellor von Buelow over limits on speech after social dinners with foreigners.
Dr Ralph E Barnes physician and surgeon operates from office above City Drug Store with residence at 524 Louisiana Street Phone numbers for office 1335 and residence 9232 listed. Practice covers city and country cases.
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