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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
1
The page lists the New Santa Fe Hotel with daily rates and a promise to furnish statements. Donnelly Bros. Livery, Winthrop Lawrene, and T. Sinclair Real Estate advertise services. Abstracts of title offered by George A. Banks & Son appear in a dense ad block.
A West Lawrence fraternity kept a pantry secured with locks and bolts to guard food. The action aimed to stop theft and keep enough provisions for the house, as reports say the pantry was emptied one morning leaving no milk or eggs. Local students were described as hungry and the situation drew attention to campus dining practices.
Requests pour in for student pieces about George Washington as towns celebrate the first president’s birthday. Programs will be held Friday in schools though the holiday falls Saturday, with special observances. Also featured are flavors from Vacilla and Wiedemann’s ice creams.
In Washington Culberson says the Treasury report raises a fact issue over how the 75 million dollars deposited by national banks in New York was used. He questions whether it funded speculative activity or met reserve demands of outside banks. Mitchell, United Mine Workers leader, says no fixed presidential endorsement exists but labor allies seek officials sympathetic to wage earners. He notes miners and other AFL members will oppose unsympathetic or anti-labor candidates.
Berlin reports a German change as Freiherr Von Stengal of the imperial treasury retires amid financial embarrassment. His successor remains unnamed while the empire wrestles with funding issues across states and reactions. The move appears tied to the empire’s fiscal distress and the search for a satisfactory solution.
Vich School seniors begin preparations for a new annual play. The production, revived after a three year gap, closes the school year with a successful dramatic event. The junior free promises a prom style fundraiser, benefiting the library.
Marriage licenses were granted to Fred Steen and Martha Kinnenberg of Wellsville and to Ira Coons and Myrtle Kirkman of Linwood, all issued by the probate judge. The note adds the play The Little Minister at the Bowernock Opera House on February 14 and 15.
Two women, Margaret Meek Bertie aged 70 and Margaret Kelly aged 40, were found dead in the kitchen of 351 West Seventh Street, believed to have fallen asleep by a stove after keeping warm. Police say they were dead over a day. a coroner notes heavy wraps and pawn tickets show Bertie had pawned eighteen items in two months.
The Kansas Supreme Court overruled a motion to separate the state’s causes of action in the ouster suit against Leavenworth Mayor Everbardy. If he does not resign within twenty days, commissioners will be appointed to hear testimony, mirroring a similar Coffeyville case.
A Topeka district court jury awarded Mrs. G. G. Burton 3000 dollars against ex State Superintendent I F Dayhoff. She had sought 12000 dollars in damages alleging his editorials in The Kansas Educator in 1906 harmed her character as a school books representative.
From Lisbon and Washington messages a crisis unfolds as a new cabinet moves to restore the constitutional monarchy in Portugal while republican leaders urge restraint amid protests. In the U S capital prohibition talks push for stronger interstate drink control as lawmakers question Prohibition laws effectiveness.
Announcement from Topeka law firm Gleed & Gleed that it will be Chel Hunt Palmer Gleed. John J Want and D B E Palmer are taken into full partnership. Col Gleed remains senior partner. Mant and Ware term movements noted. Palmer and Hunt praised as leading western attorneys.
Capt Benjamin J. Hegler a noted Oklahenan died here at 66. He served as a clerk in the territorial supreme court until recently. Frank B Drake former Missouri Pacific general superintendent died at 54 in New York City.
New York February 6 Morse continues today for Charles W Morse banker promoter and organizer His attorney said Morse sailed for Europe Saturday for a three week rest not anticipating the crisis in his affairs Since his collapse Morse conducted most business at his residence His fortune was once estimated as high as twenty million dollars
The Associated Press states there is absolutely no truth in the Halifax telegrams claiming that the British Pacific squadron will be materially increased. The denial comes from London on February 6.
Guardian Jos Bobb transfers minor Paul Bobb interest in El Paso Colorado to Mrs E J Sperry for 200 dollars. Quit claim from United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co to E Huddleston and Arthur Huddleston for 244 acres near Vermont Street area Lawrence. Also notes sale of Fig Newton cakes 15 cents per pound at Wiedemann's.
In Chicago on February 6 Mrs Minnie Birseh testified in the Mrs Dora McDonald murder case that she heard Guerin ask forgiveness of Mrs McDonald for his role in the attempted extortion. The testimony came during the trial today as prosecutors pursue details of the plot.
Geo Hastings, last of the trio, confessed the Northern Pacific train hold-up and murder of Engineer Clow. He received a life sentence in Boulder Montana on February unknown date, ending the case.
Sir Harry MacLean, held by the bandit Raisuli for seven months, is within four hours of Tangier and likely to be released tomorrow. Tangier reports Britain has concluded negotiations with Raisuli, agreeing to pay $100,000 for the release and to guarantee him protection and immunity.
Topeka February 6 The five year old adopted son William Ward Harding of Dr Eva Harding perished after being burned while playing with matches in the hall of the doctor's apartments. The flames were smothered quickly but the child died shortly after the discovery.
Washington February 6 The Senate military affairs committee moved favorable reports on a bill creating the office of captain as a lieutenant general in the Philippine Scouts and on another measure to take over the Confederate cemetery at Springfield Maine as directed by the government.
Classified fragment lists a Rin near University seeking two unfurnished rooms at 1125 Vermont St. Also advertises cigar salesmen wanted at 100 monthly plus expenses by Peerless Ci wit Co Toledo Ohio. Also sale notice for a three year old pony driven by Walter Pine with Bell phone 8915. Strayed or stolen Feb 5 a white Spitz named Tood ies with collar and tag for Fred Taggart Lawrence Kansas. Return 0845 New Hampshire St Liberal reward. Fred Taggart. Both phones.
Kansas City grain and provisions report lists wheat at May 9314c and July 55 1/4c with values for corn at May 55 1/4c July 55 1/4c, rye 74 1/2c, and hay around 11 12 dollars. Cattle receipts 4,000 with native steers 4.40 to 5.75, cows and heifers 2.40 to 5, stockers 3.25 to 4.75, calves 3.50. Hog receipts 12,000 with heavy 4.40 to 4.55, packers 4.25 to 4.50. Chicago quotes wheat May 97 1/2c, corn May 61 1/2c, oats May 51 1/2c, pork May 12.07 to 12.44, lard May 7.55 to 7.20.
Fort Leavenworth houses the army lodge of Perfection, the sole U S unit of its kind, authorized to confer up to the fourteenth degree in Scottish Rite Masonry. Previously, a Masonic Blue Lodge worked under army navy authority restricting civilian membership. Since 1883 the lodge gained authority to confer perfection decrees up to fourteen degrees, with a deputy inspector general at the Post able to confer up to the thirty second degree. The body is expected to seek authority to confer all Scottish Rite degrees, a move believed likely to succeed.
The Pottawatomie Indian reservation in Jackson county Kansas will gain government funded road construction. County commissioners outlined a system including roads through the reservation, after Senator Curtis pressed Secretary Garfield who confirmed interior authority to order such roads. The move promises major public improvement for a large, underdeveloped area. Also note The Little Minister at Bowersock Opera House February 14 and 15.
Purely personal item records Chas Gabriel and Fred Vogel from Eudora visiting Lawrence with W. E Harding of Marion Township and A Sehaal of Wakarusa. The blurb offers motivational maxims on success, kissing, self-critique, and independence with light local flavor.
Classified ad notes a five room house at 43 East Quincy with gas water and sewer connections. Inquiries directed to O. D. Pickens at 1109 New York St. Also lists piano bargains including a Steinway Grand ebony Vase upright and Windsor upright with various cases. Contact El H Harding Bell line 152 Lawrence Kansas for details. Also offers cash sale of a refurbished automobile and a tent for sale or trade, both with Bell phone 152.
Columbia voters ended liquor sales with a 42 vote margin 936 wets to - On ward results showed Fourth ward 228 to 5 dry and Third ward 300 to 201 wet. A saloon altercation followed polls closing as the county swung dry by 500. Campbell Wells the University curator warned the vote will impact MU admissions and funding.
Fort Riley will host maneuvers in September with about 7,000 regulars and 5,000 state troops. Camps of instruction are set, state troops stay ten days, and Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma units participate from early to late September with differing dates.
Topeka Feb 6 under a new law from a special legislative session Wyandotte county gains a circuit court governor Hoch appoints Frank Hutchins as judge Hutchins has been a law partner of Ganatar Tama Woatte
The governor appointed Col L True to succeed Judge W G Holt as judge in Wyandotte county. Dudley Asher left two days ago for pleas in Evanston to ascertain if the man now under a prehension will be his successor. The appointment takes effect April 1 and Col True is noted as a popular, ready for duty soldier among Kansas City, Kan. officers await from Asher for final actions.
Topeka February 6 inspectors from the state board of health under Secretary H J Crumbine will tour grocer stores and meat markets to check scales and packaging. Unsatisfactory scales or labeled contents lead to immediate reporting to department head and a warning to the offender.
Five Racine firemen were injured and a loss of 120000 resulted from a fire in the Racine club rooms here today. The blaze caused extensive damage to the facility as responders battled the flames and assessed the scene for a cause.
Washington Feb. 6 Roosevelt regrets missing the lecture Castles in the Air to aid the Confederate dead monument at Arlington He endorses the movement. Fractured OCR junk text about writing payers boxes and a medical ad follow with unrelated details
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