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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
1
An assortment of notices notes price changes for the Santa Fe Hotel proposing daily rates of five and a half dollars and weekly options over four dollars. Also ads for real estate loans and insurance, lost items, and services appear among the page clippings with miscellaneous notices and requests.
A severe blizzard grips Chicago and suburbs as transport collapses and injuries rise. Trains run hours late, streets clogged by snow, and rescuers work overnight to keep tracks clear. A fishing boat wreck near Waukegan claims two lives. several others perish or are rescued from icy waters. Police assist pedestrians at key crossings amid freezing winds of up to fifty miles per hour.
The German treasury weighs a state takeover of Standard Oil assets in Germany and holdings in Russia and Romania. Baron Von Zedlitz says an initial 18 million dollars would buy oil plants and ships, with annual profits around 10 to 12.5 million. The plan assumes Standard Oil’s crude supply would be blocked and Texas rivals would supply the needed oil. The scheme envisions about 200000 tons of American oil annually.
Detroit reports eight inches of snow with up to eighteen inches in the southwest. A twenty to thirty mile wind gusts drifts snow across rural roads and blocks travel. Trains run late as the severe storm blankets lower Michigan from Detroit to Saginaw and beyond.
New York reports quoted George Gould president of the Missouri Pacific Railroad declaring there is absolutely no truth to circulating rumors of a receivership. He stated that receivership proceedings have not been considered and there is no possibility of such action.
The flood situation in southern Indiana worsened with swollen rivers raising depth and thousands of acres of low land submerged. Evansville reports the Ohio River rising by about an inch per hour after night rain and snow, followed by a cold wind. In Washington, D. C., Lyman J. Gage Charles A. Conant and Joseph Frenel Johnson defended the Fowler Grandat waill principles before the House Banking and Currency Committee.
President Roosevelt sent a letter to the Interstate Commerce Commission urging careful action on limiting railway workers hours. He warns of potential wage and hour disputes between railroads and employees and asks the commission to gather full information and be ready to mediate to prevent conflict.
In Gracey West Christinia county twenty five masked night riders seized the telephone exchange and captured town Marshal Waters. They fired guns terrorizing residents and whipped James Wooten a white man suspected as a detective and ordered him to depart by morning. They warned that negroes should go to work.
Kansas University won the basketball game against Missouri by a close score as Missouri fell to 1K this year. A Kansas City referee named Ashley officiated. The Kansas team left for Des Moines to face Drake University. Separately, in Lowell Massachusetts an explosion injured eleven workers at the Hamilton Corporation Cutton Manufacturing plant causing a shutdown and 1,800 employees to lose their jobs.
A French naval dispatch from Vice Admiral Philibert says on February 16 and 17 French troops fought Moors about fifteen miles southeast of Fedela. French casualties included two officers and several soldiers killed and three officers and twenty men wounded. Moor casualties described as heavy.
Washington denounces rumors that the state department planned to protest Japan over Manchuria, stating no action was contemplated. In Toledo, Montague Roberts, driving the American car in the New York to Paris race, left amid eight inches of snow as the first French car reached Chicago in pursuit.
The district court sentenced several prisoners including Tom Terry to the state reformatory at Hutchinson and Tom Potts to 90 days in jail along with other sentences and case dispositions. In Tokyo, a memorandum from the Japanese government in reply to the U.S. emigration proposal was handed to Ambassador O’Brien, generally agreeing with American suggestions but urging further labor immigration restrictions.
Guthrie Oklahoma February 19 Judge A I Houston in district court sustained the demurrer filed by the attorney general in the injunction suit brought by Noble State Bank against the state banking board over a bank tax. He ruled the petition lacks sufficient facts to show a cause of action. The decision discusses state police power and bank accountability to the legislature. There is mention of Gustafson's.
The article praises Gustafson and Broer for their resilient outlook in Lawrence Kansas. It notes Gustafson reports rising business after the Continental Trust Co turmoil and Broer plans a store remodel to create one of the swellest jewelry shops in Kansas. It underscores faith in the community and future prosperity.
Taft continues a busy schedule in New Hampshire after a day of travel speeches and sightseeing. He planned a noon appearance in Nashua following a crowded day and night of campaigning activities.
A blizzard in Wisconsin Milwaukee on February 19 continues but with less intensity today. About a foot of snow fell in Milwaukee and nearby areas causing electric and steam fallways to be badly delayed.
Daniel L. Demmon treasurer of the Franklin Mining Company and longtime figure in Lake Superior copper industry died suddenly in Boston at age 77. His death marks the end of a career tied to regional mining ventures and finance.
Washington February 19 The house committee on coinage weighs and measures unanimously agreed to report favorably on the McKinley bill from Illinois. It proposes restoring the national motto In God We Trust to the gold and silver coins.
Miss Augusta Cottlow of New York will give a piano recital at Fraser Hall tomorrow evening. The noted young American pianist attracts wide attention on tour and draws large audiences. about 500 local piano students are encouraged to attend. The item also notes Harry Thaw denying divorce proceedings against Evelyn Thaw and mentions Gustafson's shift to busier days.
Kansas City prices February 19 show wheat May 88 3 8c July 82 3 4c cash No 2 hard 94 0e No 2 red 96 0Be. May 543e July 54e No 2 mixed 54e No 2 white 4c oats No 2 white 49% 5le No 1 mixed 48 14 49e rye 74 76e hay choice timothy 11 13. Cattle receipts 7,500 native steers 4509550 cows and heifers 3 stockers. calves 3 50 8650. Hog receipts 13,500 heavy 4 25 450 packers 4 20 6 445 pigs. Chicago prices Wheat May 044AG ds%e July Sept Corn May 60340 July 56% Sept 56 be Pork May 11.27% July 11.55.
Washington February 19 After hearing Secretary Root on the proposed French arbitration treaty the Senate committee on foreign relations ordered a favorable report on the measure.
In Scranton on February 19 a heavy snowstorm blankets Pennsylvania causing widespread disruption as roads clog and traffic grinds to a standstill across the state.
Lawrence jewelers have added attractive cameos to their stock including rings brooches and belt pins. The style is recognized by those fastidious in dress and features settings with a rim of gold. Make your own mark if you don’t want another to make one for you.
Beloit Feb 19 The First National Bank cashier bookkeepers and accountants celebrate reopening of the bank vault after a week long delay caused by a faulty time lock. Experts drilled for 140 hours with four tons pressure to unlock the three inch thick vault walls releasing about $41000 in gold silver and currency stored inside.
Hutchinson police, led by Chief W. Dixon, investigated a suspected opium operation on Avenue A East. An opium pipe was found but no one was using it, and residents were ordered to leave the city by 10 this morning.
Storm wide in Missouri Kansas Iowa Nebraska and part of Oklahoma yesterday abated today. Strong winds caused deep drifts and the region logged the coldest weather of the winter. Temperature drop expected to benefit fruit prospects.
Lima report from February 19 notes the squadron 220 miles from Callao moving at eight miles per hour. Rear Admiral Evans remains ill, hindering recovery. Expect sighting at daylight Thursday with vessels entering Callao harbor Thursday morning.
John McD Hopkirk, manager of the Mills hotel a cheap lodging house for the poor, is dead this morning of malignant scarlatina. Hopkirk acted as cashier and handled dirtied germ ridden bills. Physicians say the disease was communicated by these bills.
The court martial at St Petersburg adjourned for deliberation and will reconvene tomorrow to hear testimony from General Brocel and others and deliver sentences in the Port Arthur surrender case.
A fire destroyed the home of Roe Deeter last night causing a deadly wave of panic as Mrs. Albert Mills collapsed in the excited crowd. Mrs. Deeter, daughter of Mrs. Stinson, was badly injured in the disaster.
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