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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
1
The Lyric boasts the greatest Christmas crowds since opening and signals growing popularity. This week the theatre will present new vaudeville acts and the latest moving pictures for public entertainment. Patrons can learn new songs as the Lyric continues to excel in its feature offerings.
Lawrence appeals for large attendance at a Thursday benefit in Fraternal Aid Hall to send all proceeds to Governor Hoch for the Red Cross in Italy. Tickets are 25 cents. program features Clara Bancroft, Helen Phipps, Vera Brady, and Miss Messler with Kipling references.
The Journal argues Lawrence holds the key to the electric line dispute and urges the council to protect the city. It opposes any unfair franchise, demands a local line if Laming funds it, calls for a ten day forfeit, and insists on a defined route including a University connection. It also pushes a two percent city share and cautions against rushed deals.
Thornton J. Hains faced a stern cross examination in Flushing on January 5 as prosecutors questioned his story about the killing of Anuis. He claimed only Mr. Froberts was at whom he fired, denying involvement with Funke or Andrews until meeting them on the boat.
In Muskogee Oklahoma on January in federal court Judge Campbell ruled all alleged sales and leases signed by Zeke Moore a Creek freed man to land in the Glenn Pool oil district are invalid except the Litchfield lease for fifteen years for RS Litchfield representing Standard Oil. Moore will gain ten percent royalty on oil from wells under that lease.
W. J. Buchanan, special commissioner from Washington, submitted a draft American proposal today to the Venezuelan administration aiming to settle the questions that divide the Venezuelan government and the United States. He arrived in Caracas a few days ago to pursue this mission.
Virginia passenger train on the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad derailed after an open switch at Caperton, seventy miles east of Huntington, killing engineer Thomas Edwards and Peter Trent from Rockport, with several others injured as the car plummeted into a steep embankment.
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroad announced it will operate its entire Chicago to Pacific coast main line by telephone rather than telegraph. Contracts are set for a telephone system between Eanes City and Emporia, then Kansas City to Chicago. Cost about 2,000,000 with expected safety gains.
An explosion at Woodriver HI touched off a blaze in a 100000 gallon oil tank today. Henry Johnson, a watchman, died in the flames. The blast rattled St Louis area homes and shattered windows five miles away as residents fled fearing an earthquake.
A Dayton, Ohio killer, Harry Crooks, who was condemned for murdering his wife, asked to visit her grave today before execution. He was escorted by a strong guard after the court upheld his conviction and sentence. The grim request followed his divorce on grounds of temper. In Minnesota, bitter cold and blizzardlike snow paralyze streetcars as twelve below zero marks a national low.
James M. Markham, Chicago police secretary, traveled with Taft during the campaign and paid respects to the president in Augusta. Frank Hitchcock halted in Augusta on his return from Birmingham as voting day nears.
Lawrence news notes a major event with Florence Davis in Under the Greenwood Tree under Garrick management. The advance man R H Dewey visited, while local dairies promote quality milk from Ghanmney Sons. Livestock market data appears with cattle and hog receipts and prices from Chicago markets.
The Lawrence Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution asking the city council to establish a right of way for an electric line at the Warren and Kentucky streets intersection. They cited student safety as the primary reason, noting the danger to children and the need to keep roads clear of traffic during school hours.
A strange aquatic creature, described as a queer freak of nature, was reportedly captured by Irsak Ramsey of Ningseule aboard a bowshot ship. The beast, resembling a white piscine or study being, was lured with a net and baited line. Authorities say the capture may lead to further examinations and possible containment.
In Chanute on January 5 the Rawlings bid, backed by Westinghouse Kerr Church and a bond house rep by H. E. O'Neil, deposited a $5,000 certified check in Lawrence for a franchise to build a railroad. Key issues include extending the franchise from 20 to 30 years, property disposal rights, and assignment of the project. If changes are approved construction could start within six months and the road operate within two years, with Chanute and neighboring towns hoping for prosperity.
In Union City Tennessee on January 3 widow Mrs Quentin Rankin testified in the night riders murder trial. Major Lith Helmes opened for the state while Rankin's widow sobbed and clung to her sister as two accused men Tid Surton and Bob Muan faced the courtroom audience.
John Martin Boeser of New Orleans, jailed for killing his five year old son, was released today in Kansas City Missouri after prior appeals. The case has seen three reversals by the supreme court, with the latest action sending the matter back for new trials. Washington sources note the high court’s inaction may push the Justice Department to proceed with related cases on similar questions.
Proceedings open with Justice Marschauser dismissing the state habeas corpus to release Harry K. Thaw from Matlexwan. Argument set before the Appellate Division in Brooklyn on January 18. Port Said to Ismalia voyage noted with canal progress.
Reports from Messina describe ongoing aftershocks and fires diminishing as relief crews from Russian and British ships arrive. Thousands were left homeless with 9,000 refugees and 9,000 people still in the city. Bodies buried in four cemeteries total about 9,000, and plans to cover ruins with lime circulated as rescue ends.
Kansas saw fire insurance premiums reach 3 378 009 with losses paid of 1 049 048 and profits of 2 126 955 for 1907. Attorney General Jackson released a biennial report showing the state rating bureau and Eldridge scheme propping the industry. The Insurance Department chief notes that overall expenses and losses do not exceed a small share of gross receipts.
Mrs Beisel on direct examination tells of a struggle with Capt Erb during the shooting that killed him. She describes being struck by a revolver, grabbing it, firing, and then darkness. The testimony follows cross examination with no new revelations. Separately, reports from Mukden cite a mutiny of 1000 soldiers and a government engagement. Castro recovers from kidney operation. Thompson discussed as possible Navy secretary.
Religious clashes between Mohammedan and Hindu groups in Calcutta escalate to the point of British troops firing on a Hindu mob at Titaghur, prompting active military intervention today.
Port Said January first The American scout cruiser Yankton departed for Messina carrying medical supplies and provisions for earthquake victims. W L Dougiay shows at Abe woit.
Woe eloan provides repair services for all clothing types and delivers ready garments. Clothes called for and delivered to customers in the Bell Street area. Marketed from 830 Mass Street and 509 Home, with additional contact at 511.
Hosford Investment Co offers a fine 14 room house near the University with modern features and a price tag of 0 000. A new 11 room house between the University and business district is 3 250. A five or six room house on a paved street in the student university district can be sold for 2 600 with 500 cash and 25 monthly. Also new farms in eastern Kansas and Oklahoma farms newly listed via Peoples Bank.
A Topeka club woman proposes a law to require large loose fitting school uniforms for girls and boys with specific dress details. She cites German and eastern college practices and notes plans to present the idea to the legislature. Reed's Self Basting Boasters Carving Sets advertised at Kennedy & Son.
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