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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1907
Page
1
Jas Penner of DeSoto visited the city today. The Business College youths plan a social evening at F A A hall on Tuesday.
Kingston reports resumed bank payments and partially reopened street car service while newspapers are expected today. Financial losses rise to 15 million dollars as unrest spreads in South America and local civic notices urge attendance at the Greater Lawrence meeting. Mention of visits, mining interests, and local court fine follow in a string of brief notices.
Frank Grice editor and publisher of the Daily Express died in San Antonio Texas last night his death noted by local papers and city leaders in a brief obituary. The clippings also mention a local advertisement about Mi Prentios Home stores and Raymonds bath tub enamel as unrelated classified items.
New York dispatch reports Jamaica Governor Sir James Swettenham rejecting American aid and rations, prompting Rear Admiral Davis to leave. Kingston council expressed regret and urged reconsideration, while London officials sought to preserve US Britain ties amid the incident.
Shawneetown Ill Jan 21 reports 600 fed from the down including the speaker's family as flood menaces rise. Forty families live in tents on the hills while the river sits at forty eight feet and the levee’s future holds until the stage may reach fifty three feet. Practically every resident remaining in town is driven to the sovem floor and will stay as long as possible. New York Jan 20 Harry K Thaw appeared for sentencing in the murder of Stanford White in a formal proceeding to adjourn until Tuesday or Wednesday when another case will finish. The trial set for Wednesday was postponed.
In Elderade Kansas the young farmer Robert Trall charged with murdering Miss Mary Glass dies at night. He tore off bandages from his throat and slashed neck wounds and refused nourishment. The case remains unresolved as no confession was given before death.
Rear Admiral Davis arrived with a relief mission for Kingston but Governor Sweetenham objected to American sailors aiding in street clearing and rescuing the wounded. Davis met the governor then said Missouri Indiana and Yankton would sail that afternoon. The clash arose over a salute and American aid. Navy parties persisted, clearing debris and aiding the homeless amid praise from locals and officers.
Washington report states Charles Curtis will qualify immediately upon Kansas legislature election and draw salary from that date, ending Judge A W Benson’s senatorial term in two days. Greater Lawrence meeting at the Department of Forestry opens tonight at 7:30 with a note urging relief from fuel famine.
A long, imperfect notice describes a dinner at Ufton Court for state law examiners and judges, with numerous named attendees from Topeka, Winfield, Kansas City, Minneapolis, and other cities. The event, held Thursday evening, included forest reserve discussions and a lighthearted joke about fuel and marriage, per department satire.
Senator Noftzger proposes twin bills limiting Memorial Day observances. One bill bans circus parades, baseball, carnivals, horse racing and other entertainments, allowing only fishing to escape the ban. Fines for violations range from 500 to 5000 dollars. The sister bill allows city councils to donate up to 100 dollars, with larger sums up to 200 dollars for bigger cities to support G A R posts in proper commemorations.
Notice is given to property owners liable for the grading curbing and paving of East Warren street East Quincy street New Hampshire street and West Henry street that the assessment must be paid on or before the 29th of this month or thereafter payment can be made in installments of one tenth per year to the county treasurer Cash payments can save interest J A Keeler mayor Store your household goods with Lawrence Transfer Co Experienced packers Responsible management seep TE ges
A petition to Representatives Stubbs and Mitchell urges including second class cities like Lawrence in a bill to switch Kansas city government from mayor and council to a three commissioner at large system. Commissioners would appoint all city officers.
London paper notes American warship leaving Kingston. It argues Governor Wettenham's language strains to justify actions while suggesting Admiral Davis may have overstepped British authority in pursuing humanitarian aims.
La Crosse Wis Jan 21 Rev Dr W H McClauflin Northwestern superintendent of the Universalist church was elected general superintendent the denomination's top post worldwide. ADD Cincinnati flood reports say several fatalities are confirmed with feared drownings possible along the river.
Terre Haute Ind Jan 21 The latest information from the scene of the dynamite explosion and derailment wreck on the Big Four at Sandford indicates the death toll will total twenty four.
Washington reports from official sources that no attention will be paid by this government to Swettenham's action. The British severyovent is not held responsible by the authorities in this matter.
A marriage license was granted to August Hildenbrand aged 34 and Alice Nichols aged 24. Both residents are listed in Donglas County.
Washington, Jan. 21. A Republican Senate agreement on nine sub resolutions regarding the Brownsville affair was announced, aiming for a unanimous party vote. The measure seeks to authorize investigation while preserving the president’s right to discharge troops, with Lodge and others expected to support the compromise. A public note urges readers to attend the opera in town. Two lake windstorm deaths are reported in Kansas with $2,000,000 damage in Buffalo and vessels on the beach.
The opening of the fifth international automobile tournament in Ormend Florida began with excellent conditions for the opening day. The day featured trials and social events including thimble parties hosted by Mrs George Funes and M Hentes, a surprise party for Mrs Piehorel, and a whist gathering hosted by Mrs I L Martin with five tables and a five course supper.
A dispatch from Seoul reports Japanese authorities in Tobin ordered arrest of Prince Ming, brother of the late queen, on suspicion of involvement in southern rebellion. He escaped but papers were seized.
Four thousand live stockmen are expected in Denver this week for the annual convention of the American National Live Stock Association the Co operative Live Stock Commission Company and the Western Live Stock Show. The gathering bids to host the largest event yet.
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Franklin J. Lane led a formal inquiry into the Harriman merger at Seattle's morning assembly. The session examined the Latruman interests as Stubbs arrived on a special train to observe the proceedings.
Blissfield Mich Jan 2 L A Lake Shore passenger train collided with an open switch at Riga last night. One trainman killed and several passengers injured as the collision with a freight train derailed and overturned all coaches.
Markets by wire report grain and provisions with Wheat May oats prices, rye, hay and creamery butter plus live stock receipts and prices. Chicago markets show Wheat May 78 cents, Pork May July 16.65, Lard May 9.50. cattle receipts 26,000 with beef prices, hogs top 6.62 and bulk 6.50 to 6.60. Also a quotation on stockers and feeders. Includes a veterans pensions line and jokes about soldiers and women.
Augusta Cottlaw of New York will give the third University Course recital at Fraser hall on Thursday February 7. The performance is billed as the finest of its kind in Lawrence with MacDowell’s Tragic Sonata highlighted as the program’s feature.
A large stock of second hand woolen felt blankets offered at 1.50 to 3.00 dollars each to first buyers. Heavy single blankets equal two ordinary blankets. Dressmaking services and tailored garments listed at 903 Mass street under Lawrences Paper Mfg Co.
In Coffeyville Kansas the Verdigris River nears flood stage, three feet below the mark as crests rise at a rapid rate. Banks threaten nearby farms and rail lines, with scenes of washouts and limited passenger train service on some routes today.
Arkansas and Walnut rivers are rising again at night, with water spilling over their banks and threatening low sections of the city. Officials report the streams have risen seven inches in the past day as flooding progresses. Local residents brace for further impacts and possible evacuations.
The Budget release features a strong piece on a hoped for manual training building and its equipment. Students show keen interest in the project, sharing the view that it is greatly needed by both pupils and staff.
Cincinnati January 21 The Ohio here in stationary It is believed the ends of the flood is in eight The cold weather which has helped to stop the flood has caused greater suffering among the homeless who are temporarily housed in the school buildings and vacant buildings.
The Navy Department announced that Rear Admiral Davis arrived at Guantanamo Cuba aboard with the battleships Missouri and Indiana and the cruiser Yankton, after sailing from Kingston.
The Ohio River continues to rise in Louisville as cold weather worsens conditions for homeless people sheltering in warehouses and school houses. A note mentions a 6 percent monthly rate and an Allen bonus, reflecting financial distress amid the flood crisis.
Yesterday morning a daughter blessed Prof and Mrs Chas L Corp. The Home Bakery at 14 East Warren promotes piss sod cakes. Wolf's Book Store advertises colonial toilet articles with free pictures on 25 seat purchases and offers Glat Hair powder for dandruff. Lowney Cakes and Ball chocolates feature at Mrs Pres tents Home Store at 1193 Mapsachusetts street.
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