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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
1
A fragmented business directory entry lists attorneys at law Joseph and Riggs, L. H. Menger, Bechtel, E. J. Blair, Dr. John C. Rudolph, and other professionals with scattered contact hints and specialties including real estate and general practice. The OCR text shows incomplete addresses and names, typical of a vintage newspaper directory section.
A compact historical page fragment lists Fairfax Rooms and Restaurant at 708 Massachusetts Street, along with several livery stables names including Opera House Livery Stable at 624 Mass. St and Donnelly Bros Livery Stable. Also noted are real estate and abstract title services by George A. Banks & Son and others, with brief, utilitarian business listings and contact hints.
Personal notes indicate Sheriff Woodward traveled to Le gotebig to handle affairs at the Vaneil jury special center. Another entry states 7 Broer Umstatsom will journey to Kansas City tomorrow to attend the Automobile show.
Cleveland Ohio February 5 The third club of this city last night endorsed Taft for president after ten years of support for Obie's senior senator. The meeting reflected continued conservative backing within the Republican ranks and signals growing momentum for Taft in local party circles.
Try a Journal Want. Spring is near and incubator use begins. Raymond’s Drug Store sells top thermometers for 75¢ and cheaper options at 50c. Prepare for hatching with vanilla, chocolate, and banana ice cream at Wiedemann’s. Fruit salad and wafers served at 10¢ per plate.
Senator Beveridge of Indiana urged a return to the Blaine concept to expand foreign trade. He argued for a maximum and minimum tariff to reward nations granting access while pressuring others to open markets. He framed trade as a two way benefit, urging reciprocity in the worldwide contest for commerce.
Washington on February 3 1890 Charles A Stillings is suspended as public printer and William S Rossiter is named temporary incumbent pending congressional inquiry into the Government Printing Office. Rossiter serves as chief clerk in the census office.
Geo B Harrison, son of Col T W Hunt of Topeka, is missing. He was once in the Lawrence newspaper business, left Garden City for Kansas City seeking work, and has not been heard from since. He wrote his wife from Garden City indicating a brief stop in Topeka, then vanished.
In Kansas City Kansas a heavy wind felled the brick wall of a stable rebuilt after a fire and collapsed the adjacent dwelling of Mrs William Teepen and her four children. Mrs Teepen was Seriously hurt but expected to recover the four youngsters received minor injuries.
February 5 in South Bend Indiana reports the worst sleet storm in seventeen years. Interurban railway travel is practically suspended as the wintry weather disrupts transportation and daily life.
Tokio Feb 51 The appointment of Viscount Aoki former ambassador to Washington as privy counsellor will be officially announced tomorrow.
High winds and sleet crippled telegraph and telephone service across south and southwestern Nebraska. Passenger trains are belated and slowed, delaying travel for residents near Lincoln on February 5.
Philadelphia on February 5 recorded the coldest spell in five years with temps around five degrees and a fatal chill sweeping across the city. University readings and local authorities note extreme conditions with snow and wind amplifying the frigid wave.
Kansas health official Crumbine orders every bottle and case labeled under the pure food law. Lemon flavor exempt due to no color. Brew flavor to be relabeled. Punta Arenas hosts American fleet officers with a grand reception. fleet to depart Friday.
In London Sir Birrell Barnes granted the Countess of Yarmouth a decree of nullity against the Earl, after a private, half hour hearing. The marriage was alleged not to have been consummated, with testimony from the Countess, her maid, a court doctor, and an American lawyer. The Earl did not defend. proceedings included secrecy of papers and no settlement discussion.
Four British cruisers arrived at Lagros Portugal and anchored in the harbor today marking a notable naval presence in the coastal town. Officials reported no incident and expected further movements as tensions in the region continue to develop.
Lawrence girls and women have become proficient swimmers after two natatoriums opened for their use. The Association Building natatorium hosted weekly classes for women, while Robinson Gymnasium at the university offered weekly access for KU girls. One local girl said she now feels confident enough to enjoy summer resorts, overcoming prior fear and awkwardness about swimming.
W H Vernon was named president of the Jayhawker Club for the year at the YMCA building in Topeka during the regular meeting last Monday night. Dr John H Outland became vice president with James A McClure as treasurer and Samuel G Zimmerman as treasurer. Outland presented a paper on Some Things You Should Know About Medicine.
Sena ibe Stone of Missouri today introduced G A Hammsn a specialist in diseases of the eye ear nose and throat who fitted up at an office over Dick Drug store. He travels from Belinquid Philippines to Washington D C on Feb 5.
In Topeka on February 5 the Bank Commissioner announced new hires under the expanded force authorized by the legislature. Appointees include John Ryberg of Be and M. M. Rowley of Two, with two examiners to be named later.
Shepard Knapp aged sixty two died today in St. Louis from kidney trouble. He was the eldest son of the late Colonel George Knapp and once led the company that owned and published the Missouri Republican, now the St. Louis Republic. He retired from the paper twenty years ago.
Fragmentary notice details a medical practice limited to eye ear and nose services under a fraternal office aid program. The readable text hints at professional scope but lacks full context or dates.
Dudley Asher travels to Springfield UL to secure requisition papers for returning a man, aims for Evanston next, and faces uncertain reports as Marshal Carmean awaits word. Parallel notes report Sigma Chi fraud links, Kansas pursuit, and possible capture. local board plans a quiet M C A canvass and anniversary banquet to recruit 100 new members this month.
Washington February 5 debate on the Indian appropriation bill was resumed in the house with Payne of New York, the majority leader, receiving applause as he attacked Bryan and accused Theodore Roosevelt of certain improprieties.
Leavenworth Kan Feb 5 The Kansas penitentiary Board cuts binding twine price to seven and a half cents per five thousand pounds and eight cents for smaller orders. Cheaper than last year and than farmers and dealers in Kansas and Oklahoma paid. Penitentiary uses high grade sisal and expects about three million pounds ready for sale when twine season opens in spring.
Market notes from Kansas City and Tulsa report wheat, corn, oats, rye, hay and butter prices, with Oklahoma City adopting the commission form of government. Grain futures show May wheat at 93 1/2 to 95 3/4 cents, corn around 55 to 59 1/2 cents, oats near 49 to 51 1/2 cents, and hogs and cattle strong. Chicago prices list futures for wheat, corn, oats, and pork, lard for February through July.
Topeka Feb 5 State Auditor James M Nation released a statement showing Kansas taxed 220 497 603 33 for 1907 The school district tax was 3 508 830 52 Wyandotte county led with over 1 200 000 Shawnee county followed with over 800 000 Morton county paid 7 941 58 The railroad telegraph telephone and pipeline levy totaled 3 171 614 85 up nearly half a million from 1905
Leadville February 5 Daniel E Titten forester in charge reported at Foresters of Colorado meeting that fully 75 percent of homestead entries in Las Animas forest reserve are fraudulent G D Pollock US assistant forester later claimed millions of acres in forest reserves had been stolen from the government
First heavy winter snowfall in San Juan county causes snow slides near Telluride. Eight men were buried but quickly rescued as rail lines, telegraph, and telephone service were crippled.
Ballston New York reports a record cold of 45 below zero causing extensive suffering among the poor. Pittsburg joint conference between window glass manufacturers and workers negotiates for a new union of the National Window Glass Workers of America and employers to discuss conditions.
St. Louis, February 5. Pneumonia caused the death of Alfred, a local resident, according to city hospital records. The report notes no further details available at this time.
A letter mailed December 30 1654 in New Orleans arrived yesterday at Mrs Elizabeth B Nichols Newark New Jersey after more than 54 years in the mails The postmaster could not match the addressee Miss Elizabeth Garthwaite and the faded note names Miss Fannie Brittin as the author The unlikely journey leaves no clear explanation and is confirmed by Mrs Nichols cousin in the city with school memories tied to the name Mehels Jro.
The Kansas special legislative session closed with the house adjourning sine die at 6:20 last night. Only nine senators were present earlier, as the senate adjourned after quibbling over rules. A proposed guaranty deposit law was debated but failed to pass.
A legendary Lawrence raffle attracts keen teen interest as girls buy chances amid elaborate male portraits on cards. Boys, including members of the bachelors club, display printed cards with numbers, urging girls to draw a fine young man before chances run out.
A sleet storm overnight turned to rain and seriously disrupted telegraphic communication between Chicago and numerous far cities. St Louis, Omaha, and Kansas City were cut off from the east in the early hours as the storm spread through St Louis and into Iowa.
Lisbon reports deny rumors of an assassination attempt on the minister of war in Berlin. Franco leaves politics but vows his followers will keep the party he built active.
Fire crews were called at 9:35 last night to the Santa Fe restaurant but found a blaze in a barn at James Lucas’s residence two doors south. The fire was quickly controlled with slight loss.
A collection of small ads listing property and items for sale or rent. Includes inquiries at 1321 Massachusetts street and Bell phone numbers. mentions a suite of rooms near a university. an incubator advertisement. a gentle family horse for $40 or trade. a twenty acre Baldwin area tract for sale or rent with farming potential. and an Instant Louse Killer at Reymond's.
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