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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
1
Kansas City market report lists wheat futures for Dec May and July with small changes, rye and oats prices, and hay values. Livestock receipts show cattle and hogs with price ranges, reflecting native steers, cows, stockers, feeders, and calves, plus hogs, pigs and packer quotes.
Miss Edith Steele daughter of Mrs Isabella Steele and Air Eunice P Smith of Liberal Kansas wed in Belvoir at the bride’s mother's home. Rev F A Wilber officiated to festive red and green decor with holly and mistletoe. The bride wore white satin in semi Princess style with brocaded net and carried roses. reception followed with a two course luncheon. The couple plan to reside in Liberal after January 6.
Washington December 29 The dispute in the U S pure food department centers on Dr Harvey W Wiley a noted pure food expert who may be removed from office after publishing a bulletin he was forbidden to release The issue stems from benzoate of soda and saccharine debates and Roosevelt referenced the question to chemists The incident follows long controversy over food additives and the authority of the food and drug inspection board chaired by Wiley
In Nacaro on the Venezuelan coast fighting broke out between Castro loyalists and a gunboat crew backing Gomez. Twenty men were killed or wounded as the Gomez faction briefly withdrew and then returned to renew the engagement. Meanwhile in Nacogdoches Arthur Berry, an Oklahoma suspect, was arrested on charges of stealing 18,000 dollars in currency. about 12,000 recovered and Berry allegedly confessed, naming an accomplice with the remaining funds.
Washington reports discuss the high accident risk for American workers across five major groups including factories workshops electrical trades and transportation by rail or water. Fatality rates vary by occupation with electricians linemen and lace workers among the most at risk. Pennsylvanian data show notable fatal accident rates. British coal mine death rates cited for comparison.
Washington December 29 President Roosevelts youngest daughter Ethel night night made her formal bow to society preceding dancing in the White House blue room Mrs Roosevelts gown white satin crystals her mothers dark blue satin about 400 guests attended the younger set un married and notable attendees included Mrs W S Cowles Mrs Douglas Robinson Nicholas Longworth Mrs J Emlen Roosevelt Mrs Simpkins Mr and Mrs Robert Bacon Mrs Charles A Moon Mrs Richard Wayne Parker Mr Herbert Wadsworth and others Dessert menus and photos noted with misc ads and local store reminders
Rome reports Calabria and Sicily devastated by a powerful earthquake and tidal wave. Messina alone cites thousands dead or wounded, with estimates ranging up to 73,000 casualties across the stricken region. Royal and religious figures coordinate relief as looting and fires complicate rescue efforts.
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