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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
1
Secretary Taft travels from Washington to New York to address Cooper Institute on Capital and Labor. Speech prepared with care, noting broader themes of wage reform and transportation issues. Report mentions related events and local notices in the same column.
In Berlin a mass demonstration by unemployed workers, estimated at 50,000, clashes with police ensue as Socialists press for manhood suffrage. Prince Von Buelow states reform but rejects universal suffrage, sparking arrests and extensive police action to repel crowds outside the Reichstag.
Bank Commissioner J Q Royce proposes a one percent daily balance levy with nine tenths retained and one tenth deposited to earn interest over ten years. In Topeka a supplemental bill seeks a receiver for the Chicago Great Western railroad with A B Stickney and C H F Smith named as receivers amid claims of the road’s insolvency.
The Bank of Adair in the town ten miles away was robbed by safe blowers early today. Several thousand dollars were taken and no clue to the robbers is available. Eighteen new subjects in local view posted at Boughton's, 1025 Mass. Bt.
In Topeka, a gubernatorial contest unfolds with prominent candidates and prohibition foes. Voters hear talk of restoration and army curbs as candidates vie for support from distillers, wholesalers, bars, taverns, and renderers amid a tense county campaign.
Fragmented OCR item lists warranty deeds with unclear names and streets and includes stray phrases about favorable enmament Gustafsen laws and fast instruments. The readable data mentions transfers and general notes but lacks coherent names, dates, or locations for a clear summary.
A major blaze in Albion on January 10 destroyed the Mdnacenty bank building the New National bank building the telephone exchange two clothing stores one shoe store and related property. The fire is reported near incipient at tonite and relief is described in Wiedemann's ad promoting Gustafson eye examinations. Denver authorities report District Attorney J M E Cranston resigning to seek private practice.
Wanted. Missouri Valley Trust Co and Lawrence National Bank Building. Also a notice offering a 5c cigar at Kirby Drag and Jewelry. A pocketbook with money and papers lost between Park grocery and Vermont Lee streets. reward for return to Jenatt Walker via Bell phone 1057.
A state health official warns grocers and producers that selling tainted eggs violates food and drug laws, with fraud and deception as core issues. The letter notes both sellers and producers are liable, and cites orders from the Kansas Department of Health in response to rising stale egg purchases. Meanwhile, a weather report describes a strong storm system across the Western Gulf region and Missouri, with winds up to 52 mph in Oklahoma City and varying precipitation.
Washington January 10 Congress conducted a lottery in the House to assign rooms in the new office building. 333 non committee heads drew blindfolded marble numbers as members debated procedure before Representative Kitchen of Carolina chose the first room.
New York January 10 report shows Harry K Thaw opening proceedings with seven swart jurors in the box for his murder trial. The morning session moved slowly as District Attorney Jerome and defense attorney Mr Littleton questioned proposed jurors at length. By late morning only nine names had been drawn and by luncheon two temporary jurors were excused and three sworn, leaving two vacancies in the panel.
George Murnet leaped onto the stage after a dispute over a villain in a local play. He seized the heroine in his arms and refused to leave until six policemen overpowered him, angered by the villain’s treatment. Local theatergoers witnessed the scene as police halted the disturbance.
Chicago jury found saloon keepers William Tobins and David Melliale guilty of depriving five year old Raphael Dellaven of support by selling toxicants to his father. A joint fine of 600 dollars was imposed. The suit was brought by Mrs. Jennie Dellaven on behalf of her son.
Washington DC January 10 Chief Justice Justine Gould of the District of Columbia Supreme Court denied the American Federation of Labor’s motion to amend its order in the Buck Stove and Range company case. The court had previously enjoined the federation from placing Buck Stove on boycott and unfair lists. Also January 10 a navy patch reports Perambuco Brazil torpedo boat destroyer flotilla arrives en route to the Pacific. Detroit fire injures five in a blaze at Forester Cheney Knitting Mills causing $100000 damage.
Muncie Indiana January 10 General McKee orders four more militia companies to march home amid calm conditions and no anticipated trouble.
Jun. Rodolph Lemieux said to the Associated Press that his mission to Japan on behalf of the Canadian government was a complete success. He traveled to help regulate Japanese immigration to Canada and to secure an agreement on the issue.
Kansas City markets show wheat receipts at 59 cars with May at 1.01 and July around 1.03. corn May 54 cents, July 54 3/8 cents, No 2 mixed 54. oats No 2 white 50 44 cents. rye 7. hay prices vary by type. eggs extras 23 14. Livestock receipts total 3,200 native Metra stock cattle and calves 18,000 head with varied prices. Chicago markets list May at 1.15 and June at around 0.98, cattle receipts and prices noted.
Fragmentary local items name several individuals visiting or seen in town, including Belinda Bi a ren from Kansas City and May Clare from Tarsegraut area, plus references to TV briefings and a card display. Other lines list a street address and assorted shops or items.
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