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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
1
At a Ministerial Alliance meeting this morning three motions were carried unanimously opposing a gate fee proposed for Sunday access at Chantangea next summer. The action reflects joint concern from church leaders over the plan and its potential impact on worship and community events.
A fragmented account describes a deadly nickel incident affecting adults and children, with references to parties and locations including a New York company and witnesses. The text mentions injuries, a building, and unclear dates, suggesting a chaotic scene and subsequent investigation.
Unclear fragment reports passengers aboard two steamers the Aansterdai and the Asimaster collided Tuesday night. All aboard reported safe with no injuries confirmed, details pending official inquiry.
The body of Wood Blackburn a farmer from eastern Clay county was found on the Cajun Pacific tracks near Broughton after being run over and badly mangled by a passing train. Authorities suspect murder and say the body was placed to cloak the crime.
Rochester New York January 4 Bert Phenes seventeen living near Corning shot and killed his sister Frances six yesterday. The youth is under arrest and claims the shooting was accidental.
Classified items show a boy seeking work and multiple sales listings at 715 Michigan, 624 Massachusetts, and a suburban farm near State University. Also notes a large college basketball game between Newton and Business College at the Y M C A Gym, with admission twenty five cents.
A Lawrence stage show featuring the MADE A fll Juvenile Minstrels last evening drew strong audience response. Miss Airy Fairy, Bars thy Lane, and a cast of young singers and dancers delivered lively numbers, with detailed acts by tambos and bones. The performance showcased polished song, humor, and dancing by children in pink and white costumes, earning cheers and encores throughout.
The readable fragments describe a performer or dance event in Japan with references to Bersiee Barker and Miss Sinclair. Mentions of a doctor, sisters, and various unnamed participants appear, but the text is garbled and lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes.
Deputy contends freight charges under the Eastern Wines railcard were misapplied as shipments of oil were billed at a fixed rate. Officials note tariffs filed with the commission show the actual amounts paid for standard freight, though figures and explanations remain contested.
A snowstorm that swept the city late today turned into a blizzard bogging down traffic and river craft. Streets are piled high with snow, hindering movement and causing suffering on the East Side as residents face severe winter conditions after a period of unusually warm weather.
A major fire in Portland today destroyed the city hall and police building, causing about 40 million dollars in damage and endangering hundreds. The complex housed city and county offices, courts, and the police department. Chief Engineer Melville Ellridge was seriously injured. recovery expected.
Baker University defeated the Newton Young Men's Athletic club 34 to 21 in Baldwin Kansas last night. The first half ended with Newton one point ahead. Brainerd for Baker shot twelve goals in a fast rough game.
Police report the suspect C. ER. Law sen was arrested in Los Angeles last night on forgery charges. He is said to be wanted in twelve cities and accused of victimizing the Blaze Banks in St. Louis Jefferson City Little Rock and Dallas.
Heavy snow in East Philadelphia and surrounding states began last evening and by morning reached six inches. The storm raged through the day, crippling rail traffic most severely in New Jersey where rail service was badly disrupted.
A disruptive mayor provoked a scene at a Waterways Congress function. An officer of the Association forcefully withdrew the mayor after a series of confrontations and heated exchanges. The meeting continued amid tension as 참석자 debated rules and decorum, with some observers noting loyalties shifted and voices rose during the session.
Major General Leonard Wood will command the Philippine division and later the Department of the East with headquarters on Governors Island after six months leave. General Carter will be relieved of the command of the Great Lakes department with HQ at Chicago. General Carver will take over the Department of the Lakes and Major Dum fir will succeed in the Philippines.
Mrs imaily Yaruea widow of Fernandes Yi a native of Atha and mother of the late Pernance Yamin Jr who married Miss Vanderbilt of New York. She was aged 75 and lay at Lake St John Concordia Parish La. She was daughter of the dowager Puehess of Manchester and of Listerkiy er Enghind.
Lisbon Portugal January 24 disturbances fill the city as authorities report no new developments in the failed bid to overthrow the monarchy and declare a republic. Police have confiscated papers and banned coverage of the men arrested recently.
A Lisbon dispatch reports Dr Farmana Lope, linked to a plot to assassinate the French premier, escaped today from the Sar Julia prison at the mouth of the Tagus. The message notes his daring breakout and ongoing conspiracy links.
Mrs George Moyer, 65, of a Bartlesville area farm in the Osage Nation, was burned to death when a brush fire spread. Her husband, 68, suffered fatal injuries in the blaze three miles west of Bartlesville on January 24.
In Washington on January 24 the House resumed debate on the urgency deficiency bill. Representative Clark of Florida was recognized and delivered about an hour and a half of remarks in support of the measure. The exchange centered on funding needs and related policy provisions as lawmakers pressed to advance the bill.
New York January 24 The Thaw trial adjourned until Monday for lack of defense witnesses. Littleton demanded names of witnesses arriving on the Adriatic while Justice Dowling and the district attorney objected. The defense indicated it would rest Monday as Littleton questioned the witnesses’ identities and credibility.
Two Lawrence children aged about ten and twelve walk home from school and debate passing the second term. One claims to be sure of passing after secretly grafting with the teacher, while the other boasts about stealing small favors for candy and says he will not admit how he learned to do better.
A boy in the second grade boasts of tricking a girl who watches his spelling by writing all his words wrong then quickly correcting them on the desk. He believes his plan will stop her from looking over his shoulder during lessons.
Teachers nationwide receive the Rural School edition from the state Normal. The sixth issue explains new outdoor games intended to replace old favorites like blackman and ante over. Games include seven sticks, three deep, stroke, single relay race, and neighbor neighbor. About 6500 copies are mailed as a personal letter to teachers.
Edward McGee, suspected in the murder of his wife Katherine Cartwright McGee, surrendered to police in Chicago today. He refused to discuss the death, nor did he admit or deny the charges.
Conference committees in Topeka struggle over primary election bills as banking measures face rejection. Debate pits Stubbs plan against Caldwell proposal with Speaker Simmons steering House split, Senate backing changes, and no clear path to a passable compromise.
Japanese observer was found taking sketches of Pearl Harbor and coastal approaches from vantage points above Honolulu. The note mentions a storm in New England with cold winds sweeping Southeast New England, reported from Boston on January 24.
The Journal says nickel theaters in town should be made safe and found Aurora theater owners already improving conditions in absence of a city ordinance. Manager Withers says they welcome further safety requirements from any approved ordinance. The paper urges other theaters to follow suit to protect life over profit.
Lisbon January 25 A plot by a small group of republicans to overthrow Portugal's monarchy and install a republic was crushed overnight by the government. The plan aimed to assassinate Premier Franco and marshal street crowds with secret republican factions armed with bombs and revolvers. Chag, the leader, has long been in revolutionary circles and escaped to Brazil after the 1801 revolt before being pardoned.Police hold more arrests as details remain with authorities. Premier Franco tightens press censorship to curb abroad news. Outside Lisbon no disturbances reported and peaceful republicans led by Bernardino Machado deny involvement.
Potsdam Jan 24 The court of honor, ordered by Kaiser Wilhelm, heard cases against General Count von Audenaag and Major Count Johann Lynar. Lynar was found guilty on six counts of abusing authority including four for insults to subordinates and five on moral charges, receiving a fifteen month prison term. Von Hohenau was acquitted and resigned from the army amid ties to the so called Knights of the Round Table. The trial also involved libel proceedings leading to Maximilien Harden’s four month sentence for charges against Count Kuno von Moltke.
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