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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1909
Page
1
In Topeka the senate approved the bill to create a state engineer with little dissent amid broader talks on utilities and road measures. An added amendment requires house action on a minor point, while discussions continue on bank guaranty, dirt roads, and university funding amid a busy legislative session.
Hobart Oklahoma February 26 A large fire destroyed the Dixie Department store building and its contents causing about 10000 dollars in losses. The store was among the state s largest department stores.
Washington reports parliament and the house begin probing recent events as lawmakers consider expunging a president’s message from mail. A Wichita man accused of slashing a woman is jailed after attacking a churchgoer. Women suffragists sentenced to Hollo way jail for attempted disruption of the house of commons.
Parsons Kansas February 26. Material is being distributed for a local street car system. Construction starts at once with cars expected by June. Cyrus Meade of Dayton Ohio oversees the project. His company has bought the electric light plant and will rebuild it to power the street railway.
Topeka Feb. 26 Henry S Caulfield a Topeka native and longtime public servant is a leading candidate for the St. Louis excise commissioner appointment by Governor Hadley. The post pays 3000 a year for four years. Caulfield rose from humble origins to secretary of the railroad board in 1894 and later chief inspector for the St. Louis post office division before moving there.
The senate passed a million dollar University appropriation with no dissent and expected it to reach the house tomorrow. The bank guaranty bill stalled as the conference report was rejected, leaving the key concessions on savings deposits up to 100 and a 2 percent cap on time certificates contested. A new conference committee will be appointed as leadership disputes continue in Topeka.
Chicago reports an alleged graft plot involving influential politicians and nearly 100 saloon keepers facing grand jury indictments. They must choose between charging gambling devices or identifying those who paid annual tribute to a powerful clique said to have shared about $100,000 within a year.
Belleville February 26 The Republic reports the County Agricultural Association held a preliminary meeting to organize the annual county fair at Belleville September 13 to 16. The group lists officers BL Ward president FN Woodward secretary J F Angle treasurer J C Elliott speed secretary. A new livestock judging contest welcomes all boys under 20 who have never attended the Agricultural College.
Seattle based Richard A. Ballinger, former commissioner of the general land office and Kansas University alumnus, is to be secretary of the interior in President Taft's cabinet. He spent three years at the University of Kansas and Washburn College, recounting early life in Kansas, range work, and Latin studies.
The Kansas Natural Gas company held its annual stockholders meeting in Pittsburg with President I N Barnsdall presiding. Directors re-elected include T N Barnsdall and A A Armstrong. The report notes 33 miles of 16 inch main lines and 24 miles of field lines added, new compressor plants, wells purchased and drilled, and 121 083 total consumers.
Miss Louise Holcomb, a vocal music teacher, rushed to West Twentieth Street police station with her maid recounting a holdup by a man and two women on Sixth Avenue between Twenty third and Twenty fourth streets. The assailants grabbed her purse containing $1 in cash and a draft for $135.
One person is killed and several injured when the westbound Overland Limited derails near Van Horn Iowa. Authorities say the engine left the track at about sixty miles per hour and somersaulted, reportedly caused by a dropped component in the mechanism. Engineer C H Brown of Perry is listed among the injured or deceased.
Washington men tally broken records as the sixtieth congress adjourns a session that ran sixteen and a half hours. Official stenographers show remarks surpassing any day in the last quarter century.
Madison Wis Feb 26 supporters of Stephenson contend he was elected senator on the separate January 26 ballot when he won a majority in each legislative branch. Lieutenant Governor Strangelis refuses to entertain the separate ballot view, insisting majority be in joint convention. A certificate of election signed by the governor and countersigned by the secretary of state is being taken to Washington in hopes the senate elections committee will recognize it.
Chicago reports the National Association of Retail Milliners promoting a Cabriolet as the season’s chic headwear. The exhibit highlights the Merry Widow remaining popular while Dutch mushroom bonnets decline. The semi annual opening showcases the newest confection in fashion with cub family styling noted.
Nashville reports Colonel Cooper testified on redirect and a revolver found near Carmack is identified as Lieutenant Pilcher’s. The defense pressed on Carmack’s statements, while prosecutors seek to prove Carmack acted under friends. Separate notices announce Kaw River obstruction suits and a perjury conspiracy verdict against Abs Ben Teal.
Muted details from Kansas report: Ville Foland, 19, pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the slaying of Jesse Laymaker, an Express clerk. He received a life sentence and was taken to the Lans ing penitentiary. Also in Washington, a floor fight over the ocean mail subsidy bill began as committee reports split along party lines. A vote was not expected until Monday or Tuesday. In another brief, a family tragedy near here saw a mother and children killed in a home incident. Gordy was burned attempting to help the victims.
Markets report from Kansas City on February 26 covering Wheat quantities and prices for May and other contracts, Corn with May and July figures, Rye, Hay prices for various grades, Butter and Eggs pricing, Cattle receipts and price ranges, including cattle types and numbers. Includes cash and futures details with multiple grade notes and summaries of stockers feeders calves and bulls.
Chicago reports Sunday baseball barred as markets list futures for wheat and pork with May July and Sept contracts. In Indianapolis price quotes show pork and lard futures with May July and Sept figures. Marshall vetoes a bill legalizing Sunday baseball.
Prof. B. E. Atkins, president of Logan Female college, died of heart trouble at his home in Russellville on February 26. The brief item notes cattle receipts for ulve stock and hog receipts with prices. The report preserves named individuals and places from the era, including Logan Female college and Russellville.
Nash Walker comes back to his mother's West Lawrence home for about three weeks of rest after a taxing tour with Shubert engagements. He says he feels better once in Lawrence and denies any tour-ending rumor. Known as a star of Williams and Walker, he has toured globally and riches from a long stage career.
George Davis of Kansas City represents Lamings interests at a Lawrence city council session and a committee meeting on the Lam ing interurban franchise. An amendment tying the local system to the interurban if business fails may be struck, with Dayton men and Lam ing backers eyeing a settlement tonight.
Cincinnati reports the flood worsening as floodwaters rise steadily toward fifty feet. Officials warn that another rise could force evacuation of the Union Central and Pennsylvania depots. Local authorities monitor embankments and urge residents to heed flood warnings.
President elect Taft said in New York that tariff revision is the primary requisite for relief of the present business condition and should be completed by June 1. He spoke after meeting James W. Vaney, head of the national manufacturers association, who urged a permanent tariff commission.
Local stores display a collapsible lantern design marketed as a modern alternative to traditional Japanese lanterns. The new device folds to resemble the classic form with a glassy, color tinted framework of tiny components. Prices start at one dollar.
Ashland Feb 26 Sitka on Englewood line of the Santa Fe opens a new post office six and a half miles east of Ashland. Sitka’s 100 acre townsite is being sold with much of it already purchased by Kentucky settlers. The town, once rival to Ashland and Cash City for county seat, aims to regain prominence as prosperity grows nearby, with settlers eager to see Sitka develop.
At the annual ALG LL Wy meeting in Salina the group voted to secede from the national lodge. The decision, driven by disputes with eastern lodges over funds and control, centers on Lawrence where about 30 members remain. Kansas ALA UW supports a new independent path with W. T. Headey named as head official in the Midwest.
Timor Question promises delay on final action as the penal code bill faces late changes. The interlinked liquor provisions aim to regulate interstate liquor transportation, with Knox and Miller pushing identical measures in both houses. Miller vows to block the penal code if the liquor amendment fails to pass.
The Mouranee investment framework is adjusted to allow insurers to reenter Texas with substantial capital. The bill revision mandates immediate action on reserves, and specifies that Texas policies may shift to new investment regimes, reflecting ongoing regulatory changes.
Fire in Columbus today started in a four story section of the Brunswick Bowling building and spread to a five story factory adjoining it. Twenty families were forced from upper floors as soldiers from the barracks aided frightened women and children. Total loss estimated at around $200,000 to $300,000.
Wheat surged to new seasonal highs with May delivery at 1.1734 and duties around 2105440 as traders flocked to the market. In Berlin an unknown assailant attacked women near a seed warehouse. firemen were injured as a wall collapsed during a rescue, with a loss estimated at 154000 dollars.
Feb 26 Habersticht California report says Mrs. Beckman a widow and four children were burned in a candy factory fire started after a night watchman closed the building. One child died at home leaving others fatally wounded. neighbors suspect foul play in Cincinnati area.
Fragmentary notes describe valuable jewels missing and tie to a figure named Ms Lectives empl amid a case involving a ball at St Francis and possible attacks near local stores. Authorities have not released details on the alleged sequence or suspects while investigators pursue leads.
Local report notes Kati Cottesville and Emmett Palten seeking pardon and medical consultation. Dalton and Coffey mentioned in passing as part of the visit. The purpose is to consult Dr A W Evans about healing the injured limb, with focus on recovery and treatment options.
A partial readable line notes a person delayed then succeeded in an action. The fragment hints at a procedural wait followed by achievement, with no clear names, dates, or organizations present in the fragment.
In Oklahoma the farmer Beck pursued robbers who had taken $2,000 from him. After trailing them through the San Bois mountains he cornered them near Singher and forced return of $1,600. Two robbers were shot. they fled as a posse pressed the chase.
Washington February 26 The interior of the massive Vensivun building will be finished only a few hours before the inaugural ball on March 4 The committee on decorations aims for stylish display while the Pension Building will host five criteria events—three on March 3 and two on March 6—honoring the army and navy, visiting governors and others.
Fragmentary notice reports actor George Walker needing medical care. Details unclear due to garbled OCR but mentions Lawrence and Kentucky deb and a home auction context. Named individuals include George Walker and Robert Wile with Leydecs Williams referenced in a possibly related note.
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