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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
1
A caller pitches a land investment near the Gulf Coast promising a strong advance and near doubling of money. The offer claims abundant rainfall, no irrigation, and rich soil with a round trip on Tuesday the 15th. The message emphasizes secure profits and a tangible land opportunity.
Christmas goods are on display with special values and small prices. Shoppers are invited to make selections and take advantage of the seasonal offerings while supplies last.
The Christian church in Lawrence will formally dedicate its new building tomorrow with an elaborate program in afternoon and evening services. F M Rains of Cincinnati will lead the dedication and evening sermon, with ministers and church guests expected to attend.
The Kansas Supreme Court refused a peremptory writ of mandamus against the Wyandotte county probate judge and county clerk to compel opening ballot boxes in Senator J. F. Getty’s contested election case. No reasons were given for the decision.
Stanley Robinson announced a deal sending Roger Bresnahan to St Louis as manager of the National League club. St Louis to trade Karger and either Fromme or Lush to Cincinnati for Sehlei, then exchange Sehlei Murray and Raymond to New York for Bresnahan.
Fragmented ad notes Thompson's Studio at 615 Masc St offering books pictures novelties and magazine telegraph style items. Mentions home book company and wind sale pricing terms with a call to make presents and subscriptions.
Topeka December town bulletin lists twenty four measures for Kansas educational commission. Topics include rural school expansion state aid consolidation compulsory education inspection certificates county superintendents and school library provisions. Also notes on high school curricula farm education and building regulations amid broader reforms.
James F. Lingufelter, the Newark ex-banker pardoned by Governor Harves to die outside prison walls, was transported by stretcher to an ambulance today and likely taken to his Newark home. He is dying of intestinal cancer.
Beverly Massachusetts Albert S Hoags teller of Beverly Savings bank charged with embezzling 9300 placed under police surveillance today he has been critically ill from an overdose taken Wednesday afternoon to induce sleep Also New York public service commission orders delay freight traffic when children cross Eleventh avenue and New York Central must not run trains during school hours Nellie Bouton won skating prize Friday night Local ad for oysters soup and fountain pens at Boughtons Mass 5i
Dean James Woods Green of the University of Kansas law school, known as Uncle Jimmy, is expected to attend Independence events January 1 and 2. He will be guest of honor at the Montgomery County RU club banquet and possibly the smoker. The Kansas figure, famed in Lawrence, may stay for the second night.
Mrs. H. S. Gardner, longtime Lawrence physician and active club member, died this afternoon at 1 o’clock after a long illness. Funeral set for Monday at 2:30 from her Kentucky Street home. Gardner was a prominent figure in church, social, and professional circles, with a large medical practice and wide circle of friends in the city.
The Kansas Supreme Court rules that grade schools may be segregated by choice if districts elect to do so, clarifying that separation remains permissible under state law. The decision underscores local control and the absence of explicit mandates for integrated schooling.
Topeka reports the Kansas Supreme Court ruled that schools for white and Negro children must have equal facilities and accessibility. The decision stems from a Parsons case where Black children were required to attend a railroad-surrounded school, and they petitioned to attend a white school.
Prominent Meade Kansas businessman William Cockins tells Nashville reporter that Kansas enjoys economic gains from prohibition. He cites enforcement by Attorney General Jackson, reduced street activity, and brighter cities like Wichita with theaters and signs. Cockins travels to New York then Spain. the piece ends noting a diamond dealer Gustafson.
A Grand Rapids case opened in court with about 200 Grand Rapids Veterinary College students in attendance. Dr H L Schuh dean is defendant and reporter Timothy I Turner testified seeing students operate on a blind horse without anesthetic, claiming it unnecessary for Old Skates.
An ad seeking a small private family to provide housework for top wages via telephone 1285. Also a Lawrence girl involved in social gossip at a drug store and an erratic note about a potential secret marriage or being tagged. Nearby notes advertise Christmas Post Cards and a work-for-board request from a Business College student. Rent notice lists Jan 1 for House No 36 B L Street.
Grain provisions report from Kansas City shows wheat receipts and futures for December May July contracts with cash and No 2 grades, oats and rye prices, hay, choice timothy, packing eggs, and cattle and hog receipts with price ranges. Chicago market notes list wheat corn oats pork lard and cattle prices. sale ad mentions gas heater and cattle pricing for immediate sale with contact details. Also includes ad for gold and silver umbrellas and engraved items by Gustafson and jewelry prices.
A young woman found dead in a padlocked East Eleventh Street apartment stirs a citywide police hunt. Bloodied fingerprints on the door knob and sheets, burned pictures, and removed clothing marks indicate a meticulous killer and at least two weeks since death. Identifying details remain unknown as investigators scour for a motive and suspect.
Christmas. A single or double driving harness a winter lap robe a riding saddle a riding bridle a horse blanket all make six useful and lasting Christmas present ED Klein 732 Mass BT.
Dumont California December 12 The engine of an extra freight on a Southern Pacific siding today exploded killing three men and seriously injuring one The dead are Engineer David McDonald Fireman Hoy Reynolds and Conductor Guy Brockman All are Los Angeles residents Head Brakeman AL Williams Involved are solid gold bracelets valued at 6 to 350 dollars
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