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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1909
Page
1
New York on February 1 endures the coldest winter spell with gusty northwest winds. The official thermometer reads five above while parts of the city dip to zero. The Bowery Mission reports about 2,000 applicants for bread and coffee overnight, the largest crowd this winter.
The United Mine Workers of America began its third week of the convention in Indianapolis on February 1. The session grew noisy as John Walker of Illinois pressed his attack on President Lewis and the international executive board over suspensions in district No. 11, but a motion to extend debates failed and Walker returned to his seat.
Topeka February 1 three major tax bills were introduced in the house. One proposes a four percent excise tax on the gross earnings of express companies in addition to existing taxes. Another would allow the tax commission to convert into a board to assess car, telephone, telegraph and pipeline companies and to collect data for assessment.
Reported by a Harvester affiliate the company will pay a fine as part of a Shawnee county case. The page recalls social events in Bliss Bess Allen’s New York home with bridge games, and notes upcoming meetings for the Review Club and Camera Club. Also mentions a February party in Omaha and a hospital transfer for a Washington coal miner with frostbite.
Panamanian president Domingo De Obaldia and sixteen national assembly members deny charges raised in Congress that Charles P Taft William Nelson Cromwell and Richard T Farnham had participation in a timber exploitation contract along the Atlantic coast. Taft arrived in Culebra after a trip from Panama to inspect the Culebra cut with engineers.
New York February 1 Branded writer Broughton Brandenburg was indicted for grand larceny over a newspaper sale of an article claimed to be by Grover Cleveland. He failed to appear before Justice Dow. Bail was forfeited and a bench warrant issued for his arrest.
The first division of the United States Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry arrived at Gibraltar this morning after sailing from Villefranche. It includes the Connecticut, Vermont, Kansas, and Minnesota.
Emmett Dalton writes Governor Hoch to defend the production of The Last Raid of the Dalton Boys in Coffeyville asserting it will be true to life and teach a moral lesson. He lists Coffeyville promoters and says producer Tackett will not bow to any wishes, framing the film as a financial benefit to the guardsman Grump and a moral warning for youth.
Aberdeen Saskatchewan reports the worst storm of the season leaving the town without coal and traffic blocked. Meanwhile Washington notes frosts far south along the 2nd parallel with temperatures from well below freezing in central and northern Florida.
Panama February 1. A lock canal will be built across the Isthmus. Taft and engineers confirm plan for lock system. Gatun dam safety praised, Goethals blamed no danger, site visits report enthusiasm and thorough survey of Culebra.
U S Supreme Court holds Waters-Pierce Oil company liable for damages in the death of Albert N Deselms wife and two children at Orlando Oklahoma. The ruling upholds a $14500 award from the trial court after a 1902 fire allegedly started by coal oil sold by Waters-Pierce with claims of gasoline content.
The February term began in Ottawa with Judge A A Smart presiding. Gord Drake pleaded guilty to a charge of simple assault and received 30 days in jail and a $100 fine. Deanne Walker pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill reduced to simple assault, with 10 days in jail. Cora Drake admitted a prohibitory law violation, getting 30 days and $100 fine. Monroe Myers case dismissed after a hung jury previously. Several matters scheduled, naturalization granted to minister Fred Koehbling, and Browning appeal from police court pending. Jury selection underway with many jurors excused and limited cases ready for short term.
In Chicago last night George Busse, brother of Mayor Busse, fired a revolver in the Walt on building at 305 North Clerk Street while demonstrating it to a house maid. The bullet went through two windows into General A. C. Girard’s apartment, killing Mrs. Lucius C. Tuckerman, visiting the Girards. Lucius C. Tuckerman, of New York, had earlier taken his 16 year old daughter from a local school and traveled to Chicago. A coroner’s jury later exonerated George Busse.
Interest in the federal grand jury's inquiry into alleged libelous World and News stories about the Panama Canal purchase waned as it emerged that no further evidence would be presented for now. Baker and aides offered no hint on next steps, while President Wilson consented to Lincoln cent designs, suggesting the half dollar may feature Lincoln.
The day marks ceremonies for the fit anniversary of the killing of King Carlos and Prince Luis. New York gas rates rise as the supreme court denies a rehearing to the gas company. One report will be filed in The Ganelich Contest for Missouri lieutenant governorship. Ace Brown killed at Madison Indiana. Henry Luchard linked to Brown and Mrs Luebard’s fatal wounding. A divorce suit arises from the tragedy.
Wheat receipts 130 cars with May at 1.00 and July at 1.34. No. 2 hard and red at 1.02 to 1.14 cash. Corn May 0.605 to 0.610. July 0.600. Sept 0.58. No. 2 mixed 0.58 and No. 2 white 0.60 to 0.61. Oats No. 2 white and mixed around 0.77. Rye and hay prices shown. Timothy $9.75 to $10. Prairie hay $8 to $8.25. Packing ri.
A strong earthquake struck Montreal shortly before 2 AM after a milder tremor before midnight. Several residents wer e frightened as the first shake awakened many. however the disturbance was not repeated and the excitement soon subsided.
Washington February 1 J Angus Shaw secretary treasurer of the New York World will not be required to answer questions at Friday’s session following a conference between District Attorney Baker and Press Publishing counsel. Also included are varied market receipts and animal prices such as beef cattle hog producers and post card sales from local drugstores.
Feb 1 fire in a fleet of flower boats in Cation, China, killed at least 200 people. Rescue efforts reported 170 bodies recovered. Also mentions local ads and notices about sporting goods at Smith's News depot, Harry Kemp postcard sale at Boughton's, and Miss Helen Escher buying a Tennessee Street lot from C. H. Tucker to build a house.
Washington Feb 11 Representative Miller of Kansas introduces a prohibitory bill to regulate shipment of liquor into prohibition states. The draft imposes penalties up to 10,000 dollars or two years imprisonment for delivering shipments to non-recipients without written orders. Separate measure by Representative Scott aims to inspect imported trees and stock at ports and authorize quarantines to prevent pests.
Powell of Wichita, a former miner and representative candidate, breached the House rule that only members and staff may be on the floor. escorted by Representative Murdock to the gallery, Powell wandered the building for lunch and later returned to the floor where he sat at a desk during proceedings. The episode ended with guards mistaking him for a member, possibly Butler of Pennsylvania.
Charles M Rankin a well known Jefferson county citizen died at his home after a long illness he had operated a drug business in McLouth for twenty two years was a Mason and former Massie lodge master he survived by wife daughter and two sons funeral was held Sunday morning at ten o clock
A memory loss tale tied to W Porter of Ottawa Kansas unfolds in Memphis where he arrived from Lathrop Missouri ten days after vanishing. His father’s letter and identification confirm the man as Porter, though he cannot recall Ottawa. Other notices include poems, lost items, and local ads.
Lawrence residents recall Judge Usher a longtime friend of Abraham Lincoln who rose from attorney in Terre Haute to first assistant secretary of the interior and later served in Lincoln’s cabinet. He remained loyal through Johnson’s era, died in Philadelphia hospital on April 13, aged about 70.
In Cleveland the street car fare rises to five cents starting today on most lines. Judge Taylor of the Federal court ordered the increase for the traction system receivers, except where franchises cap fares at three cents. About two thirds of passengers now pay five cents or eleven tickets for fifty cents.
The board of county commissioners met in the regular February session at the courthouse to consider and pay bills. Little other business occurred, and the session will take most of today and part of tomorrow to approve the bills. Few outsiders attended.
Plans and specifications for a two story and basement weather building in Dodge City were received by Observer Baldwin. Bids must be submitted to Washington by February 23. The ground floor includes work room office dining room and kitchen while the second floor contains three bedrooms a parlor and bath.
Pasadena Feb 1 Guy G. Dana cashier of an El Dorado Kansas bank started east to answer forgery charges. He waived all extradition rights and paid the expenses of the trip for himself and for Chief H. H. Favour and Constable Walter C. Austin who accompanied him.
New Castle plant resumes after a four month suspension, employing about 500 workers in Pittsburg dated February 1. The item notes use of Raymond's Cream of Roses for skin care and protection against weather.
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