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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1908

Page

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Breeders' association convention opens in Washington

Delegates gather for the American Breeders' association annual convention in Washington. Secretary Wilson presides as president, with aims to improve human, animal, and plant life through the gathering. Taft won in Ohio with the Supreme Court affirming a lower court ruling on Bronson primary validity and setting a February 1 primary date in Columbus.

Washington American Breeders’ Association Wilson Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Bronson

Woman's Kansas Day Club to elect president in Topeka

Candidate list grows as Mrs J S Simmons of Hutchinson emerges on the program to report on Pawney Reek preservation. Other Topeka names mentioned include Mrs Margaret Hill McCarter and Mrs A H Horton while Mrs De Witte C Nellis says candidacy is not possible now. Simmons, Baldwin alumna, is a respected state figure.

Woman’s Kansas Day Club Topeka J. S. Simmons Hutchinson de Witte C. Nellis Margaret Hill McCarter A. H. Horton W. A A. Johnston Simmons Baldwin Baker University Woman's

Delegates Gather at Southwestern Lumbermen's Convention

Kansas City January 28 Two thousand delegates attended the annual convention of the Southwestern Lumbermen's Association as it was called to order today.

Kansas City Southwestern Lumbermen’s Association Detroit Jan Hall Thompson

Drawing Treaty Signed Under Dingley Act Accord

Washington January 28 Secretary Rect and Ambassador Jusserand signed the Franco-American reciprocal arrangement drafted under section three of the Dingley act.

Washington Rect Jusserand

Wagner Violoncelle Solo Mr Dalton and Other Pieces

Listing of musical pieces including Wagner Violoncelle Solo Mr Dalton and Aria from Der Freischuts plus Hungarian March from Faust. Mentions free tickets for fraternal organization members in Lawrence via their order secretary.

Technikowski der Freischuts Lawrence

McGavin Attacks American Heiresses Marrying Nobles

Washington January 28 In the house McGavin of Illinois denounced the custom of American heiresses marrying European noblemen. He said he had no particular person in view yet argued women sacrifice their souls and honor on the altar of snobbery and vice. He claimed bargain days occur daily in New York with goods from ribbon to f le t.

Washington McGavin Illicis New York

Brutality at Illinois reformatory amid inmate death inquiry

Pontius Illinois January 28 reports from Illinois reformatory managers include officer testimony about brutality toward inmate William Hamlin. He was chained to bars for twenty two hours with wrists cuffed at head level and subjected to cold water cure. In St. Louis January 28 William J Lemp Jr files habeas corpus to gain access to his seven year old son William J Lemp. court to hear February 4.

Pontius The Illinois, Reformatory William Hamlin Hamlin St. Louis William J. Lemp, Jr William J. Lemp

Fire at Port Harford Threatens Town and Wharf

A blaze at two Standard Oil tanks in Port Harford San Luis Obispo County January 28 endangers the town. The Port Harford wharf is burning and authorities fear the port may be doomed. Rescue crews rush to evacuate residents as ships and boats prepare to help.

San Luis Obispo Cal Standard Oil Company Port Harford Portford Port Tarford

University News and Banking Law Debate Notes

University notes cover a Hygiene class inspection of the heating and lighting plant, Scoop journalism club at Kansas University with fourteen members, and a debate on final exam scheduling. Congressional hearings in Washington discuss an Aldrich bill amendment for state deposit insurance. Lt. Lahm was overcome by gas during balloon inflation but recovered, with expected flight today.

Kansas University Scoop Club Harry H. Kemp Poes United States University School of Journalism Moore Higgins Burd State Board of Bar Examiners Sheld Topeka Washington Senate Fred W. Fein Committee On Finance Today Owen Oklahoma Canton Ohio Frank P. Lahm

Pessimistic Revenues Debate In House

In Washington on January 28 the House resumed urgent deficiency appropriation debate. Representative Fitzgerald of New York attacked Chairman Tawney's reseated statement on the estimated revenues for the fiscal year.

Washington House Fitzgerald New York Tawney

Fire at Reera hotel in six story blaze

A rubbish fire in the basement of the Reera hotel in St. Louis spread to all six floors today causing momentary panic among guests. Many women fainted and some fled in fear while the loss is reported as small.

St. Louis Reera Muetsr

Man Suspect Duval Arrested in Missouri Killing Case

Thomas Duval was arrested at the Scott county Missouri authorities' request suspected of complicity in the killing of James Hinkle near Benton. Hinkle's widow is jailed on a charge of poisoning Hinkle with strychnine. Separate items note a Detroit march for work, a marriage license in Lone Star, and Kansas City convocation.

Percy, Ile Thomas Duval Scott County Missouri Duval James Hinkle Benton Hinkle Strychwine

Suited Mine Workers back Mitchell with six months pay

In Indianapolis on January 28 the Suited Mine Workers unanimously voted to grant President Mitchell six months pay plus medical attendance. Proposals to employ him as counsel at $5,000 and head the national educational board were reported unfavorably after his retirement on April 1. Best home grown carnations, sixty cents a dozen at Luther's greenhouse.

Indianapolis Ind Mitchell National Educational Board National Executive Board

Markets by Wire Kansas City and Chicago prices

Kansas City wheat and corn quotes with May and July contracts and cash grain levels. Soybeans not shown. Livestock data include cattle hogs and calves with receipts and price ranges. Chicago section lists wheat corn oats pork lord and live stock prices, with receipts and top values. Ad lines mention local products and shoe retailer, and a Chile product boast from E. G. Soxman & Co.

Kansas City Daly Chicago

Thaw Case Nearing End With Substantial Prosecution Pace

New York January 28 The Thaw case moved toward closure as the state rested rebuttal and the defense prepared sur rebuttal. Jerome announced no expert rebuttal witnesses, while testimony from Abraham Hummel about Evelyn Nesbit's 1903 affidavit was read to the jury. Prosecution witnesses argued Thaw appeared rational the night of the tragedy.

New York Jerome Abraham Hummel Evelyn Nesbit Harry Thawas Blackwell's Island Trummel

Must Run Regular Trains In Missouri Opinion

Jefferson City Jan 28 Attorney General Hadley issued an opinion to the railroad commissioners holding that the law requiring daily passenger service over all lines does not permit using mixed trains to comply. The ruling classifies trains as passenger mixed and freight and addresses roads operating only mixed trains on branches.

Jefferson City Hadley Board of Railroad Commissioners Missouri

Wisdemann's Ice Cream Flavors Appearing

A local display lists Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Tee Cream Peach Ice Cream and Orange Iee at Wisdemann's. The odd spellings suggest OCR errors but indicate a shop offering multiple flavors and a colorful menu.

Wisdemann’e

Primary Election Bill Stalemate Halts Legislature

Topeka reports the Stone-White rail penalty bill passed the House while the Senate debated guaranty deposits. The conference committee on the primary bill remains deadlocked as petitions circulate to appoint new members. Hope fades for a split primary while talks pivot to the Stubbs bill and straight primary alternatives.

Topeka Kan Board of Railroad Commissioners House Senate Fitzgerald Smith Fitzpatrick Simon Dolley Simmons Haskins Ryan Morgan A. C. Mitchell C. B Stubbs United States

Lawrence Committee Eyes City Chautauqua Plan

The Lawrence Committee meets tonight to discuss launching a chaAutauqua in the city. The Journey advocates ministerial association leadership, noting ministers already built the state’s strongest Lyceum course and urging united effort from the Commercial club ministers and others to push the project forward.

Lawrence Lawrence Committee Commercial Club

Pennsylvania Boodle Trial Update in Huston Case

Fragmentary report outlines prosecution strategy in a Pennsylvania boodle trial. References to Harvishues and Padan imply a cross action with the commonwealth and Livsting. Details remain unclear as prosecutors proceed this morning.

Harvishues Padan Huston Commonwealth

Americans Officially Received In Buenos Aires

American torpedo boats arrived from Rio de Janeiro and were received today by President Alcurta and the ministers of war, marine, and foreign affairs in Buenos Aires. The event marks official reception of the vessels by Argentine authorities.

Buenos Ayres Dan Antversal Fotila Hin Janeiro Alcurta

Archbishop Richard of Paris Dies Today

Paris archbishop Francois Marie Benjamin Richard died today in Paris after a long illness. The unexpected death in the French capital comes as the church plans to mourn his leadership and continue with the cardinalate succession discussions.

Paris Francois Marie Benjamin Richard

Plans for the Fifth Annual May Music Festival

Plans for the fifth annual May Music Festival near completion. The event will be held Friday and Saturday May 5th and 6th at Robinson Gymnasium. Omnibuses will transport about 300 people for those who do not wish to walk, ensuring broad attendance. The first concert Friday night will be a...

Robinson Gymnasium

Varied Classified Fragments From A Faded Page

Fragmentary ads and notices appear, including sale offers and lost items. Scattered names and vague details hint at past commerce. The text references items like watches soaps and perfumes and mentions a few dubious addresses and names such as Mass St and Ray stores.

Song Recitaling by David Bispham Featured

A note on the renowned baritone David Bispham highlights his standing as a world famous interpreter. The text mentions an American-born singer connected with the Metropolitan Opera House in New York and in demand for song recitals as well as for opera performances.

David Bispham Bispham Ife Metropolitan Opera House New York

Louisiana primary set to pick next governor today

New Orleans reports the Democratic primary election will decide Louisiana's next governor with candidates J. Senden, lieutenant governor, and Bexeemare Wilkinson. The race centers on leadership, policy, and party priorities as voters head to the polls.

New Orleans Louisiana J. ¥. Senden Geutenant Bexeemare Wilkinson Sugar Plan

Enlarged Chicago Symphony to Tour with Heavy Opera Program

The Enlarged Chicago Symphony Orchestra expands to sixty five players, led by Josenhecker, with soprano Genevieve Clark Wilson and tenor John Miller among others. Featured pieces include Prof Preyer's new piano concerto and Gounod's Faust in concert form. Chorus rehearsals start February 4 with membership applications to Dean.

Chicago Josenhecker Genevieve Clark Wilson Nse Gaonon John Miller Arthur Middleton VanOrdt Frana Wagner Ochestra Lyons Murach John Ise Prof. Preyer Breitkopf and Haertel New York Gounod

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