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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1910
Page
1
Sunday program lists a 10 30 A M sermon by Dr William A Powell titled The Making of Americans and a 7 30 P M free stereopticon lecture with Mission Band exercises led by Mrs A L Selig Superintendent at First Presbyterian Church Get the Habit of Going
New Jersey Prosecutor McCarthy states if the National Packing Company and its directors are indicted, warrants will be issued and the indicted men brought to New Jersey for trial. McCarthy asserts Armour may be targeted and promises pursuit. Grand jury directed Garvin to draft indictments. next session set for Wednesday with expected returns.
A posse formed after an explosion at the Fire State bank of Blanchard sparked a running gun battle with seven robbers. Marshal Perry of Blanchard was shot and seriously wounded. robbers fled toward Chickasha, with pursuit near. No money was recovered.
Twenty-two hogs have died from hog cholera in the Lake View neighborhood, with local farmers reporting spread and concerns over affected pens. Authorities urge quarantine and careful disposal of carcasses to prevent further loss.
The article notes M. O. Ryan acting state cattle commissioner vaccinated forty hogs with serum from Kansas State Agricultural College at Manhattan. A few animals may die, but the effort aims to control the deadly form of hog cholera. Farmers should request serum from J. H. Mercer at Topeka, Kansas. limited supply available. Also covered are Endora church tensions, a protest against the pastor by the Ladies Aid, gossip defenses in Lawrence, and a D. A. R. social in Fraternal Aid Building with invitations for February 25.
Prof L L Dyche the Kansas state fish and game warden met Lawrence fishermen to explain Ashing law and how nets are restricted. Fishermen pledge compliance, while tensions with local residents rise over river access and enforcement.
The Pilgrim Congregational church on the north side of the river invites the public to a Washington social and supper this Tuesday evening. The event is hosted by the church's young people, with a cordial invitation extended to all. Dr Cookpow in Santiago refused to grant an interview, asking to be left in peace.
West End Bread offers pies cakes cookies and doughouts baked daily. Fancy and wedding cakes highlighted. Also promotes home address 362 Bell and phone 1556. Includes listing for Ed W Parsons jeweler at 717 Masa St and Spring Suitings II by Koch The Tailor with Gall and Bes Thema.
The funeral of Prof H B Newson will be held at 2 30 oclock Monday afternoon from the Unitarian church. In honor of his memory no school will be held at the University Monday afternoon and all classes will stop, not to be held again until Wednesday as Tuesday is Washingtons birthday.
Barteldes and Gustafson lead the Merchants with high scoring as Sti and Snuthmeyer contribute key baskets. Gustafson finishes with notable points while the team edges toward the final total amid a tight contest.
A flood of grim totals marks the St Paul coal mine wreckage as 126 bodies have been recovered since the November 13 disaster with 173 still missing. Charles Atherton, the top boss, is reported dying after being shot at his post yesterday. Budgets of local notices follow with council appointing judges and clerks for ward polling, and ads for leather goods, dining rooms, rooms for rent, and a hog market report.
A note from Smith's News Depot states that a real smoker tries the Swisses Sigar again due to a reason. The brief advertorial suggests repeat purchase behavior and brand familiarity.
Kansas University basketball suffered its first loss of the season when Washington University of St. Louis defeated the Jayhawks by 45 to 16. Observers blamed overconfidence after an earlier easy win, but Kansas still holds the season championship.
E J Leland known as Jack Leland died in a Kansas City area hospital from pneumonia. A member of the Leland & Hayes law firm he was a KU Law School graduate class of 1899 and managed the football team in 1896 97 and 1899. He leaves a St Louis step mother and a Glendive Montana Methodist minister brother.
Katherine Oliver visited on Thursday and recalled her father James Oliver who helped save Helen Gould and the Gould estate from a damaging suit tied to Jay Gould. Oliver, a Burlingame teacher, notified Helen Gould, aiding her westward move. she later funded his family and education. Oliver was Katherine Oliver McCoy's father, educated in Emporia High School under Mrs. C B Harmony.
Emporia Kansas held a special election yesterday with five to one voting in favor of adopting the commission form of government. A clear majority supported the measure in every ward.
Sheriff Banning returned from Kansas City after pursuing a suspect wanted locally for passing worthless checks on several merchants. The pursuit was set to close after dinner Sunday, February.
Journal observes strong local talent in the Elks Minstrels with a Palm Beach plot, new songs, and clever acts led by Dr A P Hults. Notable performers include Joe Dunkel Cli Car Luther Gustafson and Henry Asher. Monday dress rehearsal at Opera House precedes two performances, proceeds aid charity.
Washington attorney Vertrees unexpectedly halted cross examination of Ulavas at the Ballinger-Pinchot hearing. Henry M. Hoyt, Puerto Rico attorney general, testified for the prosecution, corroborating Glavis on Alaska coal cages and the omission of Ballinger’s name from the Wilson coal land cases. Hoyt noted the record still lists Ballinger’s name multiple times.
Multiple small items mention rent notices mortgages for sale and properties for sale or rent in Lawrence Kansas. Items include a six room modern house for rent a five acre tract near North Lawrence and mortgages offered by Lawrence Realty Co. Also references to Beltsville and a clothing business recruitment and a local store return to Kanwaka store with unrelated notes.
Local society notes list residents and visitors including Prof Ellis from Linwood now in Kansas City, J W Craver of St Joseph visiting, Miss Elsie Shaner visiting Topeka, C W Phillips of Kansas City for the weekend, Ray Custer from Topeka, W W Cockins back from California, Miss Nelle Dolman returns from Topeka, Mrs Fred Eaton visiting, Ruby Jolly in Sedalia visiting the Guenther family, Walter Filkin visiting Rosedale, Gertrudy and Martha Koebr ing spending weekend in Olathe, and others visiting Easton Savannah and Kansas City.
A damaged, uncertain investment notice offers a $5,000 funding target for a plant in Lawrence with up to 100 workers, claiming a 23 percent return and non speculative character. It requests subscriptions from capable investors and promises withdrawal once filled, naming Stirlen and Jessie Myers among addresses in Kansas City and local listings for sewing, fashion, and services in a period newspaper.
Surrounded by 100 infantrymen the twelve convicted prisoners were sent from Cairo to the Chester prison after yesterday's sentencing by Judge Butler. The riot investigation continues as the grand jury begins testimony with Sheriff Nellis and the state's attorney cooperating. Also notes promotions and local ads appear in the same edition.
Markets by Wiebe show grain prices for May and July contracts with wheat at around 1.08 to 1.09, cash bids, and various No 2 and white wheat figures. Live stock receipts include cattle, cows, heifers, and calves with prices from about 2.35 to 4.50, hogs with 14,000 head receipts and top around 3.00, and eggs and creamery packing figures. Chicago and Prince markets mirror wheat and hogs with May July and Sept quotes and cattle and hogs trade data.
E Don Carlos is a candidate for representative of the Eleventh legislative district subject to Republican party primaries. Also mentions Wiedemann's ice cream flavors raspberry chocolate vanilla and cherry with a stray line about the taste.
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