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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
1
King Edward opened parliament with ceremonial pomp while women suffragists faced crowd restrictions. Only vouched women were admitted to galleries as police were ordered to maintain tight watch over attendees.
At the Southwestern Lumbermen's association session in Kansas City January 29 papers were read on The Needs of a National Demurrage Law by Carl W. Taylor and The Lumberman and the Forests by Overton Price. A general discussion followed.
Frankfort Kentucky January 29 John B Allen gained four more votes for United States senator today placing him at seven votes while Beckham and Bradley tally 57 each in a closed party contest with Maya L also listed.
Milwaukee reports intense cold with Superior at thirty two below zero. Forecaster warns of continuing frigid conditions across the northwest as residents cope with subzero temperatures and wind chills.
At Adairsville Kentucky on January 29 night riders burned two large barns on the farm of Jess Burr a mile west of town. The barns contained a large quantity of tobacco owned by a cropper not affiliated with the dark tobacco growers association.
A brief item notes Don Alford along with Aretie Brotherhood planning a trip to Chicago. The fragment references a journey and names involved without additional context or details.
Lawmakers report a hard fought passage of a direct primary bill led by W R Stubbs and A C Mitchell. Senate and House action culminates in party council supervision and a nationwide convention delegate plan to be adopted amid adjournment maneuvers.
A. Marks operates as Jeweler Inspector for the A T B and U P Railroads at 700 Block Mass Street.
Washington January 20 testimony before the bureau of corporations established that a six percent rate on shipments of salt from Whiting Indiana to St. Louis was charged by the Standard Oil company via the Chicago and Alton and Burlington roads during the period September 1904 to June 1905. The difference between the published tariff from Whiting to points south of the Ohio River and that paid by Standard amounted to 9.5 to 10.15 cents per hundredweight.
Charles B. Williams testified as the first witness in the murder trial of Mrs. Dora McDonald. He said he entered a room next to the one where Guerin was shot, found Guerin on the floor, and saw Mrs. McDonald with a revolver in her hand. He noted marks on her face and a bruised throat. In cross examination, he admitted receiving small sums from McDonald's attorneys. Chicago, dan.
Fire in Newton Kansas today swept the business district, destroyed about six stores and a hardware and implement firm building, plus several small structures. The blaze consumed thirty five horses at Thompson's Livery Stable and caused an estimated loss of 125000 dollars.
Topeka January 29 three bills boosting bank safeguards. The home insurance bill passed 104 to 1 with Cunningham of Cowley the sole vote against it. The Wells deposit insurance bill cleared 76 to 21 and the straight guarantee bill by the special committee passed 78 to 32.
Miss Hortensa Nielsen and her excellent company present Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House at the Bowersock Opera House on Thursday January 30. Prices 25c 50c 75c and $1. Seats for sale at Woodward and Co.
Kansas City report: J H Mc Donald floor walker dies from injuries after a fist fight with Edward Ralls, a butcher. Ralls under arrest. Also Newark sentence: Dr Walter H Morris to 19 months in penitentiary for fatal auto collision with Martinus Jacobs. Lawrence chatter covers Sweet Cookie term and Salvation Army social plans. Reading highlights include Mexican Chile product note.
Straffon's Mentholis advertised for immediate relief of cold symptoms and sore throat. The brief note highlights Fein's gas mantles and the cough and throat remedy as rapid aids.
At the Thaw trial in New York crowds filled the court chamber as the jury heard Littleton's opening defense claiming hereditary insanity. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and other family members attended while the public spectacle included many prominent figures. The prosecution seeks to establish Thaw's sanity amid questions of heredity and the defense's evidence.
Five room house with gas heating and lighting, near 800 block Mass Ave west side, modern. John L Kilworth. A competent young lady seeks stenography or bookkeeping position. Address L B care Journal office. Dining room girl wanted at the Lawrence House.
Local social notes list numerous residents and visitors including Mrs. I. D. Clack, Mrs. F. Varnum, Mrs. Lucien Tuffine, Mrs. H B Asher, Mrs. Fred Easter, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Lewis, Mrs. John McFarlane, Mr. and Mrs. G. Page, Miss Genevieve Kinney, Don Alford, Prof. W. A. Griffith, Irwin Snattinger, Earl Cronemeyer, Mrs. F. D. Cusley, C. G. Richard, August Drever, Mr. and Mrs. Sellards, Omar Miles, Mrs. J. A. Bradfield, Fred Rightly and son Thomas, Mrs. Cyrun Falconer, and Miss Katherine Stoner. Many traveled to Kansas City or Topeka for visits or events, with several plans for further trips and university enrollment noted.
A new postal rule sets that papers with arrears beyond three months for daily papers and beyond one year for weekly papers will not count in legitimate subscriber lists and cannot be mailed at the second class rate. Effective April 1, newspapers like The Journal must cut off delinquent subscribers, who should pay before that date.
Testimony began in Harrisburg as R Samuel C Huston of Philadelphia testified in capitol conspiracy suits. Huston, brother of architect Joseph M Huston, said he left blank certificates signed by Huston for furniture bills. Sanderson obtained a certificate and claimed approval by Shumaker. Former Governor Fennypacker appeared as defense witness.
Geo Chambers drives a Model R Ford runabout with a fully enclosed body built by Schulz and Rittner. The four windowed design, solid top, and smooth finish impress onlookers, though final paint and finishing touches are pending.
Markets by wire report grain and provisions from Kansas City and Chicago dated January 29. Wheat prices advance with May at 96 1/2 cents and July at 90 3/4 cents. No 2 hard wheat at 7 98 1/4 cents. Cattle receipts 9,000. native steers about $5.95 to $9.60. cows and heifers around $4.75. stockers and feeders near $4.65. bulls to $4.15. calves $6.25. Hog receipts 4,000. pigs near $3.60 to $4.15. Chicago Wheat May $1.00 1/2. corn May 60 1/4 to 60 1/2 cents. pork Jan $12.10. lard Jan $7.65 to $7.72. Beef cattle receipts about 27,000.
Secretary Cortelyou submits to the Senate a detailed statement on the Panama bonds and three per cent certificates amid the financial crisis. He notes that government measures aimed to reassure the public, replenish cash, and justify securities issues while detailing bid overruns and distribution of public moneys across banks without partisanship.
E F Caldwell asks why a Stubbs club cannot be formed and weighs timing of a public reception. Some favor waiting until the legislature acts on the primary bill and adjourns, then forming a club, while others note Stubbs may run for senator and a club would be moot. The piece suggests including Mr Mitchell and invites public input.
Two masked men robbed Adams Express in Mansfield shortly after midnight as fifty passengers waited for trains. They seized about 3000 dollars from the agent while gold bags worth 40000 remained secure. John McCue and Joseph Stevens were arrested at New London with the stolen money and Stevens implicated George McGinty, who denies the charges.
Hartshorne Oklahoma January 29. Howard Ratcliffe and his young son perished in a house fire that consumed their home last night. Ratcliffe saved his children and lost his own life trying to rescue a fifth child.
Rioting erupted in Lisbon on the afternoon of January 29 with shots fired and several wounded. The disorder was brief, lasting only a short time before ending.
D. A. Poff, long at Yattle Mountain Sanitarium Mot springs South Dakota, was brought home last evening. His condition today showed no improvement and he wished to return home though officials reported a slight improvement in his health since last night.
In Dallas on January 29 A C Burr mistook his father in law Wm Conner for a burglar and fired, killing him instantly. The incident occurred early today prompting police to investigate the shooting as a possible misidentification.
Hopkinsville Kentucky January 29 Rev John W Venehal longtime sovereign grand chaplain of the Odd Fellows in the United States died today after forty years in the role his death ends a century long fraternal career across the order with services and condolences expected from many lodges nationwide.
Washington Jan Senator Gore of Oklahoma introduced a joint resolution to amend the constitution to authorize Congress to levy an income tax with graduated or other rates.
A public sale will be held at the Pressman farm on the California road four miles west of town. The event is scheduled for Wednesday at 10 o clock in the morning. A large variety of farm implements and a quantity of cattle will be sold.
A license was issued to Louis Molitor and Julia Nevis of Lawrence. the groom is the piano player at the Aurora theater. Another license went to William Carter and Rachel Lowry, both colored.
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