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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
1
Topeka January 3 W R Stubbs of Lawrence was in conference with Governor Hoeh for two hours today and would be announced in the evening.
A broken jail floor lets four inmates flee while Milkhoy alerts authorities from the roof. One prisoner is recaptured. others remain at large as the county sheriff laments the aging, unsafe jail and urges a new facility.
The article argues W R Stubbs must run for governor and will embrace the fight, accepting punishment as a veteran of political hardships. Douglas County and supporters ready to back him, while Lawrence claims no role in the draft.
Risley Reason died at his home last night at about 8 30 due to pneumonia. Born July 12, 1825, he will be laid to rest tomorrow afternoon with the G A K in charge of funeral arrangements from his residence. Indiana Cask Grocery advertises at 939 Mass.
Frank Gee sold the Haas farm southwest of town to W. G. Gwinn for 6400 dollars. The transaction is described as one of the year’s major real estate deals. The notice also mentions the University Meat Market and its high prices for hides and poultry.
Classified notice lists a man wanted to take 1-3 interest in a new western nursery with potential annual sales of 20 000 to 30 000 pounds. Requires capital details, age, and business ability. Tyler Bros in Herburn Idaho requests full particulars. Also offers an eight room house for rent at 927 Ohio St in good condition and seeks Gulf Coast of Texas travelers Tuesday night to reserve sleeper spots via Mackenzie & Lovejoy at 733 Mass. St.
A Vienna sale at the Dore Theatre, on a site of an old establishment, will auction the late Princ Louise of Belgium’s wardrobe. The four rooms will display about 1500 items valued at 50,000, including dresses, fans, stockings, undergarments, feathers, embroideries, parasols, watches, vases, and other ornaments.
Chiewre reports from Railway Age show 1907 nearly matches 1901 for new track laid, the heaviest period since 1888. Most track was laid before financial stringency, while orders for freight and passenger cars were the lowest in seven years. The year stands out for 3,721 signal installments and other notable activity.
London reports Countess of Yarmouth Alice Thaw seeks nullification of her marriage to Earl of Yarmouth. The union paired with Thaw family scandal and Harry Thaw's murder trial impact. Pittsburgh notes long friction and Earl’s Egypt retreat during earlier trial, with estate concerns cited.
Paris reports recount Count Boni de Castellane boasting of yesterday's encounter with Prince Helie de Sagan. Boni says the cousin remains outside society and would not obtain acceptable seconds to duel. Prince de Sagan defends honor, noting Boni would face consequences if he challenged him.
Georgetown Ky Jan 3 The Powers case jury reported they could not agree. Judge Morris sent twelve jurors back to deliberate further and instructed them to try to reach a verdict. No verdict or stance was stated and discharge potential remained uncertain.
Jefferson City Missouri January 3 Gor wier Folk volunteered to fight a house blaze across from the governor’s mansion. He aided removing furniture before flames halted salvage work and then directed firefighters in the street as three residences burned.
Kansas City market notes dated January 3 report wheat receipts at 28 cars with May at 1.01 5 cents and July 92 cents, cash bids No 2 hard 99 14 at 1.02, No 2 red 4 at 1.01. Corn for May 55 4 cents, July 55 4 cents, No 2 mixed 52 440, No 2 white 52 4 whee oats No 2 white 49 14 51e No 2 mixed 48 419c Rye 75 80e. Hay prices list Choice Timothy 12 612.50, Choice Prairie 9.50 10.00, pape Crediton 28 140, packing eggs 2 34 0.
Paris reports in the Patrie an alarmist headline asking about the Japanese fleet's location after claims of sightings near Hawaii. The page also includes miscellaneous quotes and livestock price data with varied humor.
Secretary Taft is engaged to address the Young Men's Republican Club in the West Washington area, with event details pending and a focus on civic engagement and youth leadership.
Buise Idaho January 3 intense interest marked the last day of the Pettibone trial. Before the prosecution's argument by James H. Hawsey began the defense announced it would not argue the case and the judge said the jury would be instructed as soon as Hawley finishes.
Night riders about one hundred strong storm Russellville Kentucky early today overpowering police and holding telephone girls. They dynamited and burned Frank G Work tobacco warehouse and American Snuff Co factory among others causing up to 815000 in losses. Three men wounded including Dr Charles M Roberts Evansville and two merchants shot during the raid. The mob wore white caps masks and traveled on horseback with a planned assault on tobacco houses and police defenses.
Large donations and many smaller gifts augment the free Public Library. Notable items include Vernon Kellogg and H. S. Sheldon works, Thomas E Dewey posthumous poetry volume, Fallows' Bible Encyclopedia, and Scriptural Dictionary. Several periodicals on religious topics arrive from G Grovenor and others.
Attorneys for the Bluff City Lumber Company petitioned for appointment of a receiver in a dispute between owners J. F. Rutherford and J. B. York. Debts total about 150000 dollars with property valued at roughly twenty times that sum.
Newark dispatch reports identification by a friend that the body found in the Pae gaic river at Harrison is Theodore S. Whitmore's wife, a Brooklyn motorman's spouse, amid a mystery murder case.
Washington January 3 Reverend Father Dennis J Stafford D D a noted divine in the country died this afternoon after an operation.
Clarence Sturgeon faced execution in Louisville after being convicted of murder. The process was delayed and extended by a malfunctioning apparatus, causing prolonged agony before death. He murdered Tra Braner, James Blackerly, and Wilfred Me. Michael, and left behind a large family.
A San Francisco crime report describes a bank fraud scheme at Safe Deposit and Trust where a bookkeeper confessed to forging entries in ledgers. The man claimed orders came from Darnell Brown, imprisoned bank manager, and J. D. Robertson, fugitive assistant secretary, inflating assets by nearly one million dollars to mislead the state commission.
The episode recalls September riots as three city firemen clashed with Japanese residents. A proposal urged police to search homes for weapons and to disarm residents if legal means were lacking, warning laborers might arm themselves in emergencies. The situation is serious.
Paris January 3 reports an intriguing production of Corneille's Le Cid at the Odeon recreating the 1636 Theater du Marais staging with candlelight and seigneurs on stage. M Attiene reportedly persuaded his company to take the seigneur roles for the spectacle.
Norfolk June 3 W A Garrett president of the Seaboard Air Line railway named chief executive officer for the receivers. The receivers issued a general notice stating they have taken possession of the railway properties rights and franchises in accordance with a court decree.
Robbers dynamited the Raymore bank safe early today in Cass County near Harrisonville Missouri. They failed to open the safe and only seven cents was taken from the cash drawer. The robbers escaped, and the safe was badly damaged. The report notes nearby items and local notices.
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