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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
1
A survey inquiry references 1321 Massachusetts street seeking a two or three room house to move from premises. A lost bracelet with a full name inside is also listed and can be returned to Bell Bras store. Bell phone 773 is provided for contact.
A house collapse today in Bedford City destroyed the residence of Anthony Franklin. The building burned, killing Franklin, his wife, and their five children while the family sat with a deceased child’s corpse. The fire prisoned them inside as it tore through the structure.
February McClures features Life of Mrs Min and a history of the miner, a Harvard professor urges college reform, Tunner on learned wings and aerial warships, William of the Zoo writes on wild animal psychology. Ben T continues a life tale as fiction adds spice with serials and stories by Sinclair, Macvane, Heaton, and others.
Washington reports pressure to turn non-reservation schools like Haskell Institute over to state control. Indian authorities, after Interior Department negotiations, discuss moving such campuses to state management within fifteen to twenty years. The plan aims to end federal funding for non-reservation schools, preserving Haskell as it remains in transition, with speculation on space use and separate campus structures.
The dormant Lawrence Humane Society faces a call to action with George Holingberg as president. Citizens are urged to convene a meeting and begin an organized effort to revive humane work deemed highly important.
Athens Council No 0 Fraternal orders plan a fraternal revival week event with a university orchestra concert. Tickets may be required. members and invited guests will attend, with proceeds aiding local fraternal groups and charitable causes.
Miss Helen Nolder and Miss Anna McCoy are noted in Kansas City social rounds. Ruth Marshall returns from Kansas City visit with Mrs A J Beach. Ralph Marsh visits from Kansas City, joined by Will Perothesen. Mr and Mrs Michael of Kansas City visit Lane Street, Mr and Mrs Iden Porgen host. George Bebo and Leo Cyrabb visit from Kaisas City, Sigma Alpha Epsilon house. Willett Mackey returns to Oklahoma City after visiting relatives, accompanied to Kansas City by his father A D Mackey.
A blaze in Portland Maine on January 27 damaged the business district, with estimated losses over 900000 pounds. The fire began in the Vanderbilt dry goods house of Milliken Cousins & Company and largely fell to that firm. A. F. Cox & Sons, boats and shoes, reported a loss about a quarter of a million pounds. External aid from nearby sites helped confine the fire to the original block after ten hours of effort.
Harrisburg January 27 a crowded courtroom packed for the conspiracy case tied to the state capitol building project. The proceedings recall the Quay trial a decade ago for bank conspiracy.
Chicago on January 27 reports the state alleges Mrs. Dora McDonald may be shamming insanity during her murder trial of Webster Guerin. The assistant state's attorney announces the prosecution is certain she is mentally fit or feigning madness as the case progresses.
In Washington on January 27, W. J. Bryan met with a group of Democratic representatives and other visitors in the ways and means committee rooms. He told reporters the decision on his candidacy rests with the people, not any group or individuals.
Washington Jan 27 The Supreme Court today decided the case William Adair v United States challenging the constitutionality of a federal act prohibiting railroad companies from discriminating against members of labor organizations in employment. The ruling tests the law's reach and its protection of union activities.
A gala wedding tale from New York describes Count Lashes Saeehenyd le rod and Miss Vanderbilt in a public ceremony outside a Fifth Avenue home. Notables including Miss Vanderbilt, Mrs. Whitney, and Alfred Vanderbilt witness a lavish, flowered procession with a cathedral reception, while police guard a crowded avenue watched by a curious crowd.
Former Layretree woman Mrs Catherine Bigelow Relf died at home in Decorah Iowa while visiting. Born July 1 1854 in Meta Vernon Ohio she moved to Decorah in 1954 with her parents and married Mr Bigelow May 3 1852. Survived by husband two daughters and a sister with several brothers. Interment planned in Elkoma City.
Two fair sized audiences saw Under Southern Skies at the opera house on Saturday. Matinee attendance dropped due to a 50 cent price, while the evening crowd was stronger. The play, a long time favorite, drew tears from many and was handled by a competent company.
Word reaches Lawrence friends that Roy Hill, attending West Point, is on track to graduate from the academy for the effect that he will graduate.
Kane January 27. Stubbs leads a plea for direct primary reform while the legislature struggles to agree on a split versus direct primary law. The conference committee stalls and public sentiment rises as opponents warn of constitutional issues and potential invalidation of the November primary. Senator Fitzpatrick defends constitutionality amid a heated dispute.
Citizens plan special efforts to welcome Dr Lyman Abbott, a renowned figure in Kansas history. The note praises his early role in Kansas freedom struggles, his learning and religious convictions, and asks what Lawrence will do to honor him during his visit.
The Iola Register reports in Iola today that Sheriff Woodward visited Bassett and Bassett relatives seeking handwriting samples of Mrs. Vancil. He failed to locate writings at the Thornton home or at 11 South Vermont, but found Mrs. Vancil's signature on a money order receipt at the post office, which the state will use to argue she could not write a legible note.
The article lists disputed legal holidays across states, detailing Kansas choices such as February 12 Lincoln’s Birthday and May 30 Decoration Day, plus Labor Day as the first Monday in September. It notes New Year’s Day and Washington’s Birthday as possible first or second holidays and explains proclamations by presidents or governors create holidays, with Sundays shifting to Monday. It cites Oklahoma’s governor declaring a week as a holiday during a financial flurry and explains Sunday shifts for holidays falling on Sundays.
Jefferson City Mo Jan 27 The Missouri supreme court today decided that transportation free return transportation be given to shippers with each shipment of livestock is unconstitutional.
The trial details Harry Thaw as a spoiled lifelong lunatic demanding twenty tons of ice. Witnesses describe his nervous outbursts after Evelyn Nesbit scandal and his time in London hospital with heat distress and incoherent talk. Medical testimony cites mental disturbance and alcoholism while jurors prepare for closing arguments.
Dr Rudolph uncovered a diphtheria case in the Knopp family that the attending physician failed to report and quarantine. The physician faces a fine between 25 and 100 dollars for the oversight. Rudolph notes current quarantined cases are improving.
Indianapolis January 27 President Mitchell announced he does not seek any office after retirement as United Mine Workers president. W Haywood accused operators of breaking contracts. Sullivan and Tlowatt elected delegates to the National Mining Congress in Paris. Benton Missouri January 27 Mrs James Hinkle arrested for alleged poisoning of her husband by strychnine. Sheriff Woodward killed another glanders afflicted horse. second in two horse series.
Wheat prices steady with May at 96 9/16 cents, July 94 1/4. Corn May 55 3/4, July 54 7/8. No 2 white corn 48 3/4 at date. Rye 75 cents. Hay choices mixed between 8.50 and 12. Livestock receipts: cattle 9,000 with native steers 4.25 to 4.75, cows 4.0 to 4.8, stockers 4.60 to 5.25, bulls 4.10, calves 6.25. Hogs 12,000 receipts with heavy 4.46 to 4.85, packers 4.30 to 4.50, pigs 3.80 to 4.40.
Chris Loxman sells half interest in the lot at 1020 Mass Street to John W Hyre. They will erect a first class skating rink beginning immediately. The rink will measure 50 by 117 feet and be built of concrete or stone with a gallery and full conveniences.
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