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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
1
A fragmented page shows The New Santa Fe Hotel promoting increased patronage and fair pricing with boarding at four dollars. Nearby listings advertise real estate services from WM. T. Sinclair, abstracts by George A. Banks & Son, and various rentals and sales, plus a cinema ad urging quality pictures at Squires.
Grain and hay dealers have secured ample cars and kept hay prices steady. Prairie hay trades around $10 per ton and alfalfa about $14 per ton all winter, with occasional prairie hay reaching as high as 13 per ton when famine conditions were cited.
Congressman Scott outlines a four state experimental farming program to be run by the Agricultural Department at no cost. He argues current farm bulletins are underutilized and proposes funded trials to test practical cultivation methods for corn wheat oats and other crops using expert guidance and farmer participation.
The 1892 Cherokee strip opening brought Charles McIntyre and friends from Narka Kansas to stake a claim. He was left penniless and disappeared after requesting funds to return home. Earl McIntyre later reported finding his brother in Denver after years believed dead, with a family there for eighteen months.
Georgia Senator Clay condemned the Aldrich currency bill as wrong and vicious arguing it provides no relief to the south and west. He said it widens national bank powers and cedes Congress the sovereign right to issue and circulate money.
A gas explosion at Woodlawn School in North Lawrence injures fifth grade teacher Katheryn Leonhard. She suffered severe burns to both arms and the waist after turning a gas valve to check a vent. She was treated and the students were dismissed for the day.
Washington February 14 committee on interstate commerce held a hearing on the Salperson-Smith car and transportation service bill. Railroads would be required to promptly furnish cars to shippers. Judge S Hu Cowan of Texas spoke for the bill, once an adviser to President Roosevelt on railroad rate legislation. Ike T Pryor of the cattle raisers association and W Merchant of Texas also appeared for farm and grain interests.
The house appropriations committee on military affairs reached agreement to report a substantial pay rise for enlisted men. An average increase of about twenty seven percent will apply to Marines and other services as part of the authorization to raise military pay.
A streetcar on the Tenth Street hill in Omaha slides on slippery rails and crashes at the bottom. Edward McCarthy of In-Lurer is reported killed and another man is seriously injured in the wreck on Trancroft Street.
Washington February 14 The house committee of banking and currency tabled all proposals to appoint a commission on currency questions and agreed that the Fowler bill should be taken up on Monday for consideration with a view to reporting it.
A Texas town reports a storm while a dispatch from St. Petersburg notes nations may seek joint detention on Macedonia. France and possibly Italy could back Britain if a condition is set, tied to Constantinople and Sultan reforms seen as insufficient by Russia. The column also mentions Gustafson and a metaphor about fitting glasses.
The city’s first legal execution in 35 years took place in Alexandria as George Midgets alias Wao Jobezor Hq 4 negro was hanged at the city jail yard for the murder of Charles Smith in 1906. A local ad urges readers to Gus Gustafson for quick, thorough exams and dental checks.
Reports from Dallas indicate grand jury actions against labor union representatives in New Orleans for Sherman act violations. Separately a daring express robbery near La Crosse involved a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train, with a $300 stake later tied to a Lansing Iowa safe and a missing money order package.
Lincoln Nebraska February 14 Attorney Waggener representing Missouri Pacific notified Attorney General Thompson that passes for doctors and lawyers in Nebraska would be withdrawn The commission had ordered the pass holders prosecuted under the provisions of the anti pass act.
A syndicate including J. P. Morgan & Co. First National Bank National City Bank and Harvey Fisk & Sons bid for the full 50 million dollar issue of New York City 4 percent bonds as bids opened today in New York City.
Fresh radishes green onions tomatoes cauliflower rhubarb cucumbers spinach celery cabbage lettuce and more at Indiana Cash Grocery. Grapefruit pineapple bananas oranges cranberries lemons and apples also available at Indiana Cash Grocery in this locality.
Topeka reports a steady rainfall beginning Thursday soaking the region. Officials warn of slick roads and potential minor flooding as residents brace for continued showers into the weekend.
Jury in the Ephraim Vandl arsed case failed to reach agreement, seven for conviction and five for acquittal. The panel was discharged at four, with continued anticipation of a verdict. Court activity and public interest remained high as witnesses and relatives departed.
The U S marshal's office serves Jay N Patmore cashier of First State Bank Pittsburg Kans a subpoena to appear in U S court Las Vegas New Mexico as a witness and bring all books and papers related to a February 1905 draft for 4000 His testimony is for a suit connected with the matter The man once studied locally and married the Lawrence girl.
Two elderly men calling themselves William Er skine and John Chalmers arrived in Scranton Kansas area from Kansas City overland. They claimed a single buggy pulled by a team of horses with one horse dying en route and said they could not afford another horse or rail fare.
A Grade mixup prompts Emma Bennett to demand a correction after Ruth Samuelson was mislisted as the top student in Fifth A. The fighting editor, wary of police court regulars, agrees to amend the error as the irate reader departs.
Charlestown February 14 1929 news reports the proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit liquor manufacture and sale was defeated in the West Virginia Senate though it would have allowed alcohol for medicinal and adhesive purposes.
Evan A. Evans was chosen permanent chairman as the Wisconsin Democratic state convention resumed. He criticized the Republican party in a speech praising William Jennings Bryan and urged delegates to vote for Bryan as the Democratic nominee for president. The resolutions committee reported a firm Jeffersonian platform and opposition to Republican administrations.
Howard Nash Ogilvie using alias J W Ricker befriends Sigana Chi members in Columbia Missouri on February 14 and is said to have swindled Victor Eickhoff out of 50 dollars by cashing a bad check at Columbia Savings bank after traveling for a St Louis advertising firm. Eickhoff from San Francisco and University social circles connected to the incident. In Syracuse New York on February 14 a man matching Ogilvie or Roland alias Summer G Osborne, renting Evanston Illinois, cashed a $50 check at City National Bank of Evanston and vanished after it was returned insufficient funds.
Secretary Taft presented diplomas to the United States Military Academy graduating class. One hundred eight new second lieutenants were commissioned in various branches to meet service needs. Gen. J Franklin Bell, chief of staff, attended the ceremony as the class graduated early.
Topeka reports Joseph L. Bristow of Salina, former fourth assistant postmaster general, will run for United States senator in the August primaries. Bristow says a platform of principles will be released soon and denies any alliance with W. R. Stubbs. Stubbs announces a gubernatorial bid with a Osborne speech next Saturday, and denies any deal with Bristow.
Washington February 14 The reading of the executive legislative and judicial appropriations bill for amendment began in the house. Cruimacker of Alabama offered an amendment to reduce mileage for senators members and delegates from 20 cents per mile to a smaller rate but the motion was ruled out on a point of order by Engle of California.
A banker identified as A. C. Tisdelle surrendered to Chicago police after a warrant was sworn out yesterday. He faces a charge of receiving deposits while knowing his bank was insolvent.
Oklahoma City reports a sharp temperature drop after continuous rain since the night before. Wet snow begins to fall this morning as the barometer shifts and a chill settles over the city.
In Beaver Pennsylvania on February 14 1910 juniors and freshmen clashed with sophomores and seniors near the chapel. Guards armed with sticks watched as the younger group attempted to raise their colors on a flagpole. two girls climbed to tear down the emblem, then the rival class retook the flag by force. The incident may lead to suspensions.
Wheat figures list May and July futures, cash bids for No 2 hard and red, rye and corn notes, with butter eggs and hay prices. Cattle receipts and price ranges are shown for native steers, cows, stockers, feeders and calves. Chicago quotes provide May pork and lard values and cattle receipts with beef price ranges.
New York deputy chief Charles W. Kruger known as the grand old man of the Fire Department died while leading his crew in a Canal Street blaze. He fell through a trap door into a water filled sub basement after entering a smoke filled cellar. Kruger served thirty six years with the department.
Fire swept through the Buffalo Courier Company printing plant in Buffalo New York on February 14 damaging the facility and disrupting operations. Fire crews fought the blaze as alarms drew responders from nearby stations and emergency services.
Ray takes charge of Union Pacific stock yards at 1025 Mass. He will buy and ship all kinds of stock and pay Kansas City prices as business permits. Farmers and stockmen can use yards and scales free of charge. Phone 5306 New Carriage House. Norris Carriage Co. opens branch at 630 Mass St with high grade vehicles. F Williams named local manager.
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