14 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
1
A jumble of ads lists toys, furniture, jewelry and gifts for Christmas. Local merchants promote low prices on clothing, dining sets, piano pupils and novelty items. Shops highlight early selection and delivery before the holiday.
The Postmaster General appoints Alpheus Lane to succeed W. P. Bosworth as Paola postmaster. Lane’s appointment comes after a fight by Bosworth to retain the position, with reports of departmental resistance to a long tenure. The action follows recommendations from officials and ends with Lane taking the post for ten months.
A historical weather bureau overview praises U S commitment and resources. It notes skilled observers watch skies for forecasts to spare the public from losses and mentions plans to detect solar influence on weather, with Congress funding and a central peak finding mission.
In Topeka meeting of Free-State supporters they reject state funding for pro slavery allies and ship work to the Lawrence Republican run by Lyman Allen. The Manley family tale, candy boxes at Raymonds, bicycle race notes, and holiday menu items are also noted in this mixed local page.
Parsons District Court grants divorce and custody to plaintiff in Kilworth vs Sanford with costs per stipulation. Lavin v Lavin awards alimony per on file stipulation. Wheeler v Wheeler grants divorce custody and home furnishings to plaintiff. defendant pays costs. decree to be ablated in six months. Forsythe et al and Charlton et al demurrer confessed with five days to amend. court adjourned to December 20.
A severe snow storm spread across much of the country from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Coast. In many places east of Chicago the snow turned to rain while preparing to impact daily life with lingering snowfall and travel disruption.
A massive fire at Cooke Brewery ignites a one million dollar blaze, the third brewery fire since the crusade began in the city. The incident follows the earlier Fire Attorney Ho incident and appears to advance the movement’s aims as authorities investigate suspects.
Antonine Barris a sixteen year old girl is under arrest in Newark on charges of Faroer ry and is believed to be the author of black hand letters threatening residents. A letter traced to Antomnette was written to a young girl who collapsed from fright caused by the threat.
A sixty-strong band attacked and derailed a mail train near Tiflis December 14 injuring passengers and soldiers. The guard repulsed the raiders after a battle. four bandits were killed. A hospital train transported many wounded to Tiflis.
A reader laments horses shivering in the city streets amid biting weather. They call for blanket law coverage and stronger humane action, urging city officials to enforce protections and possibly imprisoning offenders under existing statutes.
The American schooner Thomas W. Lawson was wrecked in Broad Sound Scilly Islands during a fierce gale last night. One crewman survived, partially unconscious, as the schooner turned turtle and now floats upright.
Seattle December 14 The Fair Banks banking company in Fairbanks Alaska closed its doors yesterday due to lack of currency. Officials say the suspension is temporary. The bank reports assets of 300000 dollars more than liabilities.
Otto Seidel, a wealthy city council member, shot himself Thursday and died today following threats of impeachment and removal from office. The incident caps a string of tensions linked to his role on the council and local governance.
A brief note extols a progressive furniture store offering the latest patterns as a handsome practical Christmas present. It invites readers to consider furniture as a valued gift and suggests thoughtful choices for holiday giving.
The item catalogs numerous society entertainments and notices across Lawrence. It mentions the Fortnightly club dinner hosted by W. F. Marchi on Kentucky street, Theta pledges for Ethiel Mott and Beatrice Reed, and several informal dinners at homes on Oak Street and South Tennessee. It notes a Phil Delta dance at Frater Aid hall with about thirty couples, another dance at the Smith house on Louisiana street with twenty couples, and various Methodist and university social events with playful entertainments. It ends with notices of photos framing services, perfume purchases, and a hospital birth announcement, plus an obituary-like executor notice for Jennie C. Snedaker.
Purely personal notes from Lawrence list residents returning from Chicago Oklahoma Kansas City and Topeka visits. Names include Clem Perkins Mrs C C Cuchins Miss Ethel Cary Learnard Paul Atkinson Roy Jones Katherine Leonard Viva McKenzie and many others visiting friends, attending parties, and holiday travel across Kansas City Topeka and Lawrence.
Dynamite plot in Denver ends as Kemp V. Biglow, a young mail clerk, pleads guilty to mailing bombs to prominent citizens two months earlier. Judge delays sentence. The item notes a sensational confession and the surrounding publicity.
Chicaro December 14 States Attorney Healy announces the case against W S Birmingham and this wit the kidnappers of Lillian Wall will be pushed rapidly as life in the state by a term in the penitentiary from one year to life The police have signified intent to seek penalties in the case for both kidnappers The defendant Birmingham provides new details of his life claiming origins in Piedmont Missouri later Habbel Nebraska He says he married in Kansas City in 1901 and that they kidnapped Ela Kates in Kansas City now in a retreat in Dubuque Iowa
In St Louis on December 14 the case unfolds over alleged trust practices in the insurance business. Plaintiffs claim insurers conspired to fix and control rates, admitting use of Waterworth rates, while witnesses note rate cutting when competition required. The hearing highlights how insurers may have fixed premiums and manipulated market conditions under an apparent agreement.
A notice advises customers that next week is the last before Christos. Gustafson invites readers to visit his store to tryouts and opportunities to purchase jewelry at proper prices. New stock arrives constantly and patterns are updated. Shop early to avoid missing desirable items.
Charles Allen was found guilty of disturbing the peace and fined 11.50 dollars. Sheriff Woodward arrested James Scott for grams larceny this afternoon and his trial time has not been set. he remains in jail. Duke Bateson was arrested and had a hearing before Justice Clarke. trial set for December 23. he is out on bail. Include a reminder to get Christmas presents from Justafsen.
The bark Ed Phinney was driven ashore on the east side of Sandy Hook in heavy snow and rough seas. A life saving crew cannot reach the stranded vessel due to blinding snow and high seas with about a dozen men aloft in the rigging.
Miss Lagi Pasties leads a note filled report on student work and exams at the Commercial Tech class. A new class starts next term as typing staff expands to meet demand with fifteen new typewriters. Basketball schedules are set with Santa Fe alliance to play Central Kansas teams during the holidays.
A large class group including Misa Scott visited several schools to study methods. They toured the Institute for the Deaf in Qiathe, the Institute for the Blind in Kansas City, and Kauss City High Schools. Judge Case addressed students at chapel. A third intercollegiate debate schedule is set with two towns and one with Nebraska. Oklahoma State debate under consideration. Local oratorical contest postponed to Friday evening. Deliveries featured Chancellor Strong, President Price, and Judge Smart.
Kansas City reports grain and provisions with prices for wheat corn and oats including No 2 grades and cash bids. Chicago prices show wheat pork lard and live stock receipts with early Dec values and top hogs. Gustafson travels to Kansas City tomorrow to secure stock. arrange delivery if needed.
In Chicago Der 1E A J Bosworth, former president of two Walsh railroads, resumed testimony in John Re Walsh's trial. He said he found renewals of memorandum notes and disputed banking practices, claiming presidents do not authorise funds shown as due to others when used by the president.
Inter-state railway rates between Kansas and Oklahoma went into effect today allowing direct travel from points in one state to points in the other. Passengers who previously crossed the line to take advantage of lower rates faced buying a second ticket at the state line.
Norfolk Va December 14 A southeast storm raged overnight and today but did not affect the Pacific bound fleet remaining ready for departure on Monday morning. The report also notes a camera club talk on photographing speed movements at Dr J T Moores and local ads for souvenirs and a bargain two story house sale with terms. Turkeys available from Dunmire for orders of any size.
Episcopal Bishop of Delaware Keithon Voleman was found dead in his bed at his Wilmington home after a illness described as a hard evil that developed into kidney trouble. The notice references local businesses and a shopper’s inquiry about sanitary meat markets.
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