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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
1
Directory fragment lists attorneys at law followed by partial names and titles, including John D Rudolph and Thomas O Hampshire, with garbled references to general private agents and Wee fatty. The readable items point to a small legal services listing in a local business directory.
The Hutchinson Democratic gathering rallied behind William J. Bryan with strong cheers for the Nebraskan. The state convention selected delegates and adopted resolutions directing all Kansas delegates to vote for Bryan at the Denver nominating convention, reinforcing party unity amid vigorous campaigns and lines of allegiance.
A string of short notes lists Purely Personal items from local residents and visitors. Names include G G Burnett from Topeka and Miss Irma Levy with various trips to Kansas City and Wichita. Several locals and out-of-town visitors are noted in brief updates on travel, visits, and society events.
State auditor McCullough arrived from Springfield to probe the Tri City State bank which shut its doors yesterday amid a cash shortage and a bank run. In cashier absence, W Burton's daughter Roxy Burton helped close the bank to stop the panic. President Kiser said the bank is solvent but has little cash on hand. Also an ad notes attractive mantle prices by Fred W Fein.
Joseph Berner reached Toledo after seven days trapped on treacherous ice near the harbor lighthouse with the dead Captain Delos Hayden. He describes the nerve racking vigil beside the dying man and the terrifying wait for a weather change to permit his escape.
Washington February 21 an amendment to the post office appropriation bill was introduced by Senator Foraker. It provides that railway postal clerks shall be paid travel expenses when away from their stations at a rate of not less than two dollars per day.
Secretary Taft urged the Senate committee on the Philippines to remove the coastwise shipping laws that keep commerce between the islands and the United States restricted. He argued for freer trade routes and easier movement of goods to and from the islands.
York Folio 21 reports the first of a new tunnel system enabling Pennsylvania Railroad to run trains from Philadelphia under the Isin river to Manhattan and under the East river to Long Island City. The milestone marks completion of a major part of the project.
Muskogee Okla Feb 21 Bryan will be unanimously endorsed for president at the Oklahoma Democratic state convention meeting today. A solid delegation will be sent and Denver instructed to vote as a unit for Jim. Several Democrats at the gathering conceded the plan.
A Lawrence girl struggles with a strange cafe menu during a theater outing with a companion. She hesitates over fancy dish names, finally ordering the same as her friend and settling for milk and wafers due to dyspepsia. The scene highlights her unfamiliarity with complex menus.
Firefighters answered a morning alarm at the Eberhart home locating a blaze in the barn tethered to the marger. The small fire was quickly controlled with three kettlefuls of water.
An infant child of I Creel, living in the town, died yesterday. The brief notice records the death and local context without further details or family information.
Jefferson City Feb 21 Superintendent Windiver of the state insurance department announced that when the state licenses of Metropolitan Equitable and Prudential Life Insurance expire on March 1 he will refuse to renew licenses and to license any company that pays its officers salaries of or above seventy thousand dollars per year. The act promoting licensing of any such company is cited as the basis for the action.
Washington February 21 Secretary Tare argued before the Senate committee on the Philippines for a bill to raise the Philippine commission to nine members. The measure was ordered favorably reported.
Washington February 21 Alfred Deakin prime minister of Australia extends a cordial invitation for the American battleship fleet to visit Australia. He expresses friendly intent and hopes for a favorable response from the United States government.
The Man of the Hour ends a 600 night run at the Savoy Theater New York and comes to the opera house for a February 29 return engagement. Senator Robert M La Follette of Wisconsin saw it and praised its bold portrayal of graft and public duty.
Lima Peru February 21 Rear Admiral Evans orders fleet ships to admit visitors for three hours daily. Peruvian crowds quickly take advantage of the courtesy. Evans feels better this morning though requires a cane to walk.
A February 21 report from New Orleans notes early fruits and vegetables intended for northern shipment damaged by a cold wave over the previous two days in southern Mississippi. The item mentions Black Seal cigars, Louisiana products, Wiedemann’s grape products, boarhound candy, and W. L. Douglas shoes sold by Abe Wolfson at 637 Maes Street.
Succesor to Robert son Undertaking Co relocated to Lat 907 Masa St. J H Bowlin manager. Lawrence Undertaking Co lists new address and two phone lines 392.
In Bingham Maine on February 21 James L A Deane broke into Charles McKay's home at West Forks Road near midnight and killed Mrs McKay before taking his own life authorities report a grim domestic crime with unclear motive and ongoing investigation confirming the fatal events.
Arkansas City February 21 A man using the name George Snyder, a farm hand near Arkansas City, left for Lawrence Kansas to surrender to authorities claiming he once allowed prisoners to escape while a deputy sheriff there. He worked at J E Iliana’s farm for a week, then quit saying his conscience troubled him and he intended to make amends. He said he would be caught soon and chose to surrender, stressing he is not wanted and is harmless.
Mrs. Sarah Morasch and her fourteen year old daughter Blanche were formally charged with the murder of four year old Ruth Miller of Kansas City Kansas who died after eating poisoned candy intended for her half sister Eva Van Meter Eva ate some candy but recovered Mrs Morasch is sister in law of the dead girl s father
Boston February 21 Miss Harriet Husner a sculptor died at her Watertown home at age 78 Her marble statues modeled by Husner stand in major European and American cities and at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago she won a 25000 prize for the statue of Queen Isabella She was also an author of poems and prose works
Philadelphia February 21 hundreds of policemen clashed with over a thousand unemployed foreigners marching to city hall. Five ring leaders and twenty others were held for assault and battery and inciting a riot. Witnesses testified at a mass meeting a woman urged men to jail for food. Voltairine De Clerc and followers denied responsibility. Eighteen thousand textile workers are unemployed and plan a city hall parade to seek aid.
In New York on February 21 a gang robbed a freight car in the New York Central yards at Eighty fifth street. They held up three brakemen at gunpoint and took a prisoner. Detectives subdued the group after a desperate fight. police suspect the gang is responsible for thefts totaling thousands of dollars from freight cars recently.
A large yesterday gathering at the Y M C A rooms elected I C Manley president and named R C Manley Rev E H Parish o Rev E E Stauffer J J Faxon and others as officers. The group plans to operate independently for two weeks before deciding on old charter adherence. A three member committee will report in two weeks while citizens pledge to guard animal welfare locally.
Topeka Kans Feb 21 Governor Hoch appointed an educational commission to study current school laws and draft a modern set. State Superintendent Fairchilds serves as chairman with J W Gleed Topeka R F Knight Wichita L A Lowther Emporia W D Ross Peabody W S Pate Cherokee and A J Stanley Lincoln as members.
In Hartford on February 21 Amelia Karris, a Russian woman once employed in General Stoessel's family at St. Petersburg, killed herself by inhaling illuminating gas, following the general's conviction.
Wilkesbarre reports that as ten miners were lowered into the Stanton mine of Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal, a mass of ice in the abaft fell, destroying the cage. Two men were killed instantly, one died en route to hospital, and three others are believed fatally injured. In Pittsburgh the same day, reports say authorities have ordered all...
Feb 21 report from Tl Pass describes a new company order to silence romantic talk over farmers lines. Central office operators will disconnect non subscribers found using the wire for courting and gossip, a move backed by local farmers who see telephones as agricultural tools not dating services.
The Suffering Papa club organized in Warsaw with fifty seven members aiming at domestic reforms. Goals include refusing to pace the floor, not assisting in the kitchen when daughters host parties, banning cigarettes and pipes at home, and strict discipline of daughters’ beaux. W F Marsh named Master Suffering Papa. group includes junior and senior members and a Suffering Papa goat.
In St Petersburg on February 21 the death sentence for Lieutenant General Stoessel is met with little satisfaction. The press contends the trial of Stoessel Fock Reiss and Smirnoff fails to fix real responsibility for the fortress fall and expects commutation. It also calls for Kuropatkin Alexieff and other senior officers to face trial.
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of National banks at the close of business on February 14. The notice references Washington D. C. dated February 21 and mentions prices for stamps or notices.
Kansas City grain and provisions market report lists wheat and corn futures with May July and cash prices, including No 2 hard and No 2 red wheat around 95 to 100 cents, corn May 54 to 53 1/4 cents, hay and butter quotes, and cattle and hog receipts with prices for native cattle, cows, stockers, feeders, bulls and calves.
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