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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
1
A prospect invites readers to join a January trip to Texas Gulf Coast land for 25 dollars. The seller promises a sure crop country with cheap land relative to product value and urges taking children for a blessed future. The offer includes travel expense if the reader is not convinced.
Miss Clara Bancroft stars with Gertrude Messier and Helen Phipps in a Thursday benefit at Fraternal Aid Hall to aid Sicilian earthquake victims. Twenty five cents admission, proceeds to Kansas Red Cross, hall donated, performers volunteering, public urged to attend. Also reports Hains murder trial updates from Flushing New York with testimony by Thornton J. Hains and General Hains including a dramatic letter excerpt.
The Lawrence concern Chaumney and Son advertises select cows and the best feed with well drained stables and cement floors, promising purity and quality. Also notes guests at Captain Tuttle’s Eskridge home and a Chicago lecture debunking corset and seed mentions as causes of appendicitis.
Lawrence residents urged to attend Thursday’s benefit at F A A hall to support the relief fund for Sicily. Performers donate services and gate receipts go to Governor Hoch for the Red Cross fund. cash contributions may be left at the Journal World or Gazette offices for forwarding Friday.
Purely personal items report numerous residents and visitors. Notes include W G Kelly, E T Gallagher, Dr M T Sadler, Dr Rawls, Col W A Harris, Ed Huey, W S Everett, Oscar Koerner, Edith Laming, Mr and Mrs Harry Stanley, Ed Kendall, Albert Ball, Miss Agnes Greenlees, Prof and Mrs Robert K Duncan, Arthur Hoglund, Miss Amorette Weaver, Adele Marks, Mrs S A Wood, Miss Anna Hutt, L Corbin, Otto Barteldes, Mrs Angie Foster, Miss Lillian Foster, Elmer McCullent, Miss Ruby Gardner, Miss Edna Gafford, Guilford Dudley, Watson Campbell, Mr and Mrs Everett Lloyd, Mr and Mrs W H Wilson, Mr and Mrs Ei Major, Mrs W H King, Dr D J Maggard, Marry Rose Teft, Arthur Bradley, Mrs Bradley, Mrs Arthur Waldron, Prof and Mrs William Underhill Moore, Miss Alvina Wilhelmi, Miss Marjorie Simmons, Miss Marguerite Hanks, Anna Hoch, James Reid, plus Dakota Bank Failure in Rugby ND and a brief local ad note.
A head on collision between a passenger train and a northbound freight occurred near Fisher Oklahoma, twelve miles west of Tulsa. Two crew members died and a score of passengers and others suffered injuries, with fog and a lack of warning cited as causes.
Market wire notes corn at Prairie $8.50 and $8. Butter and creamery products shown as stationary. Cattle receipts total 11,000 with native steers $4.90, cows and heifers $2.50 to $6. Bulls and stockers listed with varied prices. Hogs receipts 16,000 with heavy hogs at $5.60 to $5.95 and packers pricing around $6. Calves and pigs noted in small ranges.
Lawrence residents weigh an electric line proposal with The Journal opposing a blanket franchise. A. Henley’s letter clarifies that the Home Company seeks amendments to satisfy legal and funding requirements to build the line, aiming for a local service benefit while avoiding exclusive street control.
The Associated Charities provided a Christmas tree Saturday at the girls club house on SW New York street for about seventy five children. Miss Cassie Quinlan Rev. E. K. Stauffer and Rev. Mr. Parisho supervised the event with many Lawrence citizens assisting. A. Monroe donated candy making materials and provided five small boys with complete outfits and gifts of stockings, handkerchiefs, and shoes to other children.
Union City Tennessee January 4 despite a juror being stricken with measles the night riders case trial resumed with the juror made comfortable in a large chair. The defense sought to show Mrs Morris had not been urged to perjure herself while the state objected as she is a defense witness. The court called for argument on both sides and the trial proceeded while the jury was excused. Cloaks for sale at A Youngs seven dollars cloaks selling for two fifty.
Classified notices show for sale items and a lost ten dollar bill. Squires photographer seeks sewing work via Bell 1129. A new eleven room modern house is for sale via Mrs A Carter at 1241 Tennessee Street or Bell 1570. A lost ten dollar bill offers reward from H B Asher via Bell 494. A seven room modern house is for rent, Bell 1908.
President asks Congress to appropriate 509000 for Italian earthquake victims in Sicily and Calabria. Message urges aid without national lines, notes looting, casualties, and dislocation across Messina Reggio and Catania areas. Ships and funds are slated to deliver food clothing and medicines, with Italy’s government coordinating relief efforts.
The churches of Lawrence unite for a week of prayer in the Lutheran church beginning tonight led by pastors and Christian workers. Meetings focus on spiritual uplift, revival, and preparing Christians to witness for Christ with daily topics and leaders listed for Monday through Friday. An offering will be taken Thursday to aid earthquake victims in Italy.
Leavenworth Kansas bishop Thomas E. Lillis telegraphed a personal donation of 1000 to aid Italian earthquake victims in New York. He instructed parishes to collect offerings next Sunday in all churches of the diocese for the same relief effort.
Washington January 4 The Supreme Court refused the government’s petition for a writ of certiorari in the Standard Oil Co case. Chief Justice Fuller delivered the decision, leaving intact the Seventh Circuit ruling reversing Judge Lubin’s original fine. The government argued for court intervention. the Oil Co urged adherence to precedents. The court’s action sustains the appellate court’s adverse ruling to the government and in favor of the company.
London reports a published list of ten wealthiest women. Hetty Green leads with an estimated fortune around 85 million dollars, followed by Mrs Russell Sage at 85 million. Other names include Bertha von Pohlen, Frederick Cortland Penfield, Mime Creed, and the Marchionesa of Graham. The Duchess of Roxburghe, Countess Szechenyi, and Mrs S. G. Asther appear among the top earners. An ad for O K Pantstorium offers cleaning, repair, and delivery services.
Hosford Investment Co lists a fine 14 room house near the University at 6000 dollars, an 11 room house between the University and business district at 5250 dollars, and an 8 room house on a 75 foot frontage lot in the student district with quick sale potential at 2800 dollars. Buy with 500 dollars down and installments of 25 dollars monthly. Also offering eastern Kansas farms with detailed descriptions. Over Peoples Bank.
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