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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1908

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Wallace Wins as Judge Refuses to Block Sunday Laws

Judge McPherson of the federal court refused to interfere with county officials enforcing Missouri Sunday statutes in a case by actress Nance Oneill seeking to bar a grand jury indictment. The ruling grants a local judicial victory to Judge Wallace. the court avoided commenting on statutes' construction and urged pursuing trial in the criminal court with subsequent appeal.

Kansas City Dan Smith McPherson Nance Oneill Grand Jury Ther Wallace Criminal Court McPherson Missouri United States

Aldrich Currency Bill Reported With Proposals

Washington January 30 Senator Aldrich reported the financial bill with published amendments. The measure keeps the general character of the original draft while the committee stresses its emergency nature through provisions for speedy currency issuance during stringency.

Washington Aldrich

Lumbermen Elect Officers in Southwestern group vote

Keansas City Jan 30 The Southwestern Lumbermen today elected officers with John Halloren Ottawa Kansas as president W D Frantz Enid Oklahoma as first vice president and directors for Missouri W M Johns Sedalia John Atwell Chillicothe for Kansas Howard Case Wichita and G W O Halloran Fittsburg named as directors.

Keansas City Southwestern Lumbermen John Halloren Ottawa Kansas W. D. Frantz Enid Oklahoma Missouri W. M. Johns Sedalia John Atwell Chillicothe Howard Case Wichita G. W. O’halloran Fittsburg

Governor Hoch urges final appeal for guaranty deposit law

In Topeka Governor Hoch speaks before the legislature calling the measure his final appeal for a guaranty deposit law. The house responds with applause as the urging continues amid debate on the proposed reform.

Topeka Hoch

Zero Weather Grips New England This Winter

The Boston reports a first winter zero degree day across New England with frigid air sweeping the region. Subfreezing temperatures linger as residents bundle up and highway crews monitor ice and travel safety.

Boston New England

Died in the Philippines Woskinghes D Gy Jan 30

Brief death notice states Woskinghes D Gy died in the Philippines on January 30. No further details provided.

Woskinghes D. Gy

Jerome Concludes Speech in Thaw Case Opening Door to First Degree Verdict

Jerome presents closing argument for the People accusing Thaw of motive and insanity issues. He argues the only possible verdicts are first degree murder second degree murder manslaughter or not guilty by insanity. He states Thaw had a consuming hate toward White and cites the 15 year old girl's testimony while noting the defense failed to prove insanity. The judge will charge the jury tomorrow morning and Jerome concludes this afternoon.

New York Jerome Thaw Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Josiah Thaw White Ning

Bryan Views on Publicity of Campaign Contributions

Washington reports William J. Bryan said elections are public affairs and participation is a civic duty. He urged that all campaign methods be exposed publicly and that means used to secure or defeat a candidate should not be shameful to reveal before the House committee on the election of president and vice president.

Washington William J. Bryan House Committee

Markets by Wire Grain and Provisions in Kansas City

Wheat receipts 80 cars with May 9450 and July Suic prices. No. 2 hard 94.34 98e, No. 2 red 99 1.00. Corn May 54%c, July 54 440, No. 2 white 53.4 54e. Oats No. 2 white 49 6 144c, No. 2 mixed 48%4 49 0. Rye 75 81s. Hay Choice Timothy 11 12, Choice Prairie 8.50 9.9. Butter Creamery 32 6, packing 19e. Eggs 22 ye. Cattle receipts 0,000 native steers 1.15 5.65, cows and heifers 24 0 4.75, stockers and feeders 3 3 F4.15, calves 3.50 6.25. Hogs receipts 14,000 heavy 32 206 4.35, porkers 4.15 4.30, pigs tight 3.60 4.15.

Kansas City

Shift of Divisione Hard Work for Santa Fe to Obey the Law

The Santa Fe railroad faces difficulty enforcing a sixteen hour rest rule for train crews on the Dodge City to Newton division. Distances are 167.4 miles via main line and 153.1 miles via the Kinsley branch. Terminals are too far apart to guarantee freight moves within the limit. with optimal conditions engines could finish in twelve to fourteen hours, but delays and meetups slow progress, risking rule compliance.

Santa Fe Dodge City Newton Kinsley

Senator Curt is Carries Fight Over Deaf Mute Civil Service Ban

Senator Curtis of Kansas condemns the civil service commission for barring deaf mutes from government job exams. He argues mutes are capable workers already employed in government and other institutions and vows to seek reversal from the president or Congress if the order stands.

Washington Curtis Kansas Civil Service Commission White House Congress

Banks Fail in New York City as Runs Prompt Aid

Bank examiners took charge of New Amsterdam National and Mechanics and Traders banks after closures yesterday. A morning run on Oriental Bank prompted full deposit payout and aid from twelve other institutions. President Hugh Kelly said the city’s banking system should withstand the drain and deter any broader effect.

New York New Amsterdam National Bank Mechanics and Traders Bank Oriental Bank Hugh Kelly

Damaging testimony hits architect in Harrisburg case

Stanford B. Lewis, associate of Architect Huston, testified in Harrisburg on January 30 that blue print plans for capitol furniture were vague. Under cross examination he admitted indefiniteness about sofas and furniture measurements and was compelled to measure sofa dimensions and clothing area for the jury. Furniture was supplied by Sanderson at 18.40 per foot.

Harrisburg Stanford B. Lewis Huston Cannael Lewis Capitol Sanderson

Bristow Silent On Race Rumor In Topeka

Topeka reports J L Bristow refused to discuss rumors of his entry in the race for senator. W B Stubbs denied withdrawal from the governor race and said he will seek a U S Senate seat.

Topeka J. L. Bristow W. BR. Stubbs United States

Cold in New York City Grips Residents on Jan

Frigid air swept through New York on January 30, causing icy streets and travel disruptions. Officials urged caution as temperatures remained well below normal and warned of slippery conditions across five boroughs.

New York

Slats Off to Stubbs in Kansas Primary Victory

Emporia Gazette notes W A White lauds Stubbs in reaction to direct primary win. praises four years of battling machine politics, claims Stubbs will shift public offices from politicians to the people, and urges a red headed man in the Senate after four years in the house.

Emporia Kans the Gazette W. A. White Stubbs State of Kansas Commonwealth Hata House Senate

Weaver Boy Killed In Train Accidental Death

Brian Kindred aged 13 son of Mrs. John Kindred of Weaver two miles east of Eudora died after an accident at a Union Pacific depot in Lenape. He grabbed a ladder step as a freight train passed, was dragged under the car and lost a leg and part of the other foot. He was amputated in Kansas City and New Westley hospital, later dying at home.

Brian Kindred John Kindred Weaver Eudora Lenape Union Pacific Kansas City New Westley Hospital

Traveling man faces fine after intoxicated incident

Lavernes Man Mert Reynolds of Lawrence tried to drink Tonganozie dry on Monday morning. He lost his bearings. when Marshal Loyd confronted him he acted as pilot for the Lawrence man. After a day in the municipal hotel Police Judge Cooledge levied a $5 assessment with et cetera.

Mert Reynolds Lawrence Tonganoxie Reynolds Marshal Loyd Cooledge Tonganozie

Passes Urgency Deficiency Bill in House

Washington January 30 The house today passed the urgency deficiency bill without material amendment.

Washington House

Boiler Inspector Verifies Court House Boiler

The state boiler inspector toured the courthouse boiler today and reported it in good condition. Henry Githun was deemed competent to manage the boiler, while George B. Edgar Jr. travels to Lewrence representing the Edgar Merchants Exchange and delivering the Retail Merchants directory.

Court House Henry Githun George B. Edgar, Jr Edgar Merchants Exchange Mr. Edgar Retail Merchants Directory

Kennedy Plumbing Co Promotes Mills Pumps and Oysters

An advertisement from Kennedy Plumbing Co touts agents for Samson and Ideal mills and a full line of pumps with emphasis on country trade. It urges customers to order oysters from Donmire and assures comfort despite cold weather.

Samson Ideal Mills Kennedy Plumbing CO Donmire

Big Mortgage Filed By Kansas City Pipe Line

The Kansas City Pipe Line company filed with Registrar of Deeds a 5 million dollar mortgage to Fidelity Trust Company of New York for all property including leases gas wells and pumping plants at Petrolia and Scipio. It is the county’s largest mortgage in years and covers the line and all appurtenances. Also notes about transfers from Kansas Natural Oil and Gas to Kaw Gas to Kansas Pipe Line and joined construction firms. Separate deeds list parcels in Petoria with nominal considerations. Primary for Hinda Springfield IL reports Jones-Oglesby direct primary bill passed the Illinois House 88 to 43 awaiting governor signature. sets direct primaries excluding presidential electors and university trustees.

Kansas City Pips Line Company Registrar of Deeds A. W. Armstrong Fidelity Trust Company New York Petrolia Scipio Kansas City Pipe Line Kansas Natural Oil, Gas and Pipe Line Company Kaw. Gas Company Kansas Pipe Line Company Kansas Natural and Jantha Construction Company Lunt Sexually Perolia Hinda Springfield Jones-Oglesby Senate House Deneen Illinois Nexr

Real estate transfers warranty deeds and quit claims

Heirs of Charles Schroeder transfer to Rosanna Chellack. George Westbourne and wife sell to Fredericka Fisher. Henry S. Clarke to Florence G. Clarke. J. H. Snyder and Lucinda C. Snyder to Wm. Caldwell. A. C. Brown and wife to Ed Brooke Leamer. Ed Brooke Leamer to Sarah I. Brown. Alice Olmstead and husband to G. J. Oehrle. M. B. Pryor and wife to W. T. Escoe. L. G. Copley and spouses to J. D. Howersock. J. D. Bowersock and wife to Zoe Leis. Douglas County to Cornelina Scott. Tax title deed noted. Quit claim deeds from Kansas and Baldwin interests. Patent deeds from United States to Newton Hinshaw.

Charles Schroeder Rosanna Chellack Fudera George Westbourne Akron Colo Fredericka Fisher Chapel St Dearborn St Baldwin Kans Henry S. Clarke Lawrence Florence G. Clarke R. I. St. Lawrence Kansas J. H Lucinda C. Snyder Douglas County Wm. Caldwell Lecompton A. C. Brown Douglas Brooke Leamer K. C Sarah I. Brown Dougine County Alice Olmstead G. J. Oehrle West End East End M. B. Pryor W. T. Escoe Sinclairs Add L. G. Copley E. F. Bogent G. W. Leis Jackson “ County J. D. Howersock University Place Add J. D. Bowersock Zoe Leis Cornelina Scott Fransas Educational Association M. E. Church of Baldwin Benedict II Jersey Street Gottlieb Gudd Mary Gudd Cornelius Scott Luna Scott J. A. Motter Kansas City Gottlieb’ Gudi United ‘States Newton Hinshaw

Lansing Man Fossil Debate Reaches Smithsonian Verdict

Charles H. Sternberg recalls the 1902 Lansing skeleton find near Lansing by farmer’s sons. Dr. S W Williston linked it to postglacial fauna, while Hrdlicka’s Smithsonian bulletin No 33 argues the remains align with modern Central U S Indians, denying undisputed geological antiquity.

Lansing Concannon S. W. Williston State University of Kansas Kansas Oregon Washington Bailey State University Lanning Bureau of American Ethnology i Smithsonian Institution Alex Hrdlicka America Calavaras County California Nebraska Central States Charles H. Sternberg

Stubbs Voices Support for Primary Bill in Topeka

Topeka reports Mr. Stubbs expresses satisfaction with the bill and defends its provisions as fair under the constitution. He argues that a state wide primary cost per voter is modest and emphasizes representation for western Kansas. Speaker Simmons supports a primary in principle but foresees cost and complexity. he hopes for a workable agreement and urges testing the concept through the process.

Topeka Janu Stubbs United States Simmons

McKinley Day Banquet Honors Martyr Nation’s Leader Taft Speaks

Cleveland Ohio January 30 McKinley the martyred president was the keynote at the Tippecanoe club annual McKinley day banquet with Secretary of War Taft as guest of honor The secretary praised McKinley and urged Red Cross support for a large national emergency fund noting Americans tend to give only after calamity or big events and comparing to Europe in Red Cross work Taft also spoke to the Red Cross chapter that afternoon urging broader aid for future needs.

Cleveland, C McKinley Tippecanoe Club William A. Taft Republic Ohio Philippines Taft Red Cross Society Mr. Taft Red Cross

Harris Said To Be Willing To Enter Senate Fight

Washington January 30 Former Senator W A Harris signals intent to join the Democratic primaries for the United States Senate He dismisses a gubernatorial run saying Democrats in Kansas will guide themselves He praises the Beveridge tariff bill and plans to spend the coming week at his Virginia home

Washington W. A. Harris United States Congress Virginia

Government eyes transfer of Haskell and Chiloeco schools

Washington reports Chancellor LosT notes a revival of requests to turn over Haskell Institute and Chiloeco to state universities. New York sources say non-reservation schools may be abandoned, with government plans extending over several years. Oklahoma officials seek transfer of buildings to support an agricultural college.

Washington Frank Strong Kansas Univers Chatelaine Jesity Haskell Institute Mae State University New York Maine Strong Aheserve University Haskell Consolidated Steamship Buildings Good Advantage Oklahoma Chiloeco Haskell and

Salina professor resigns to join University of Kansas

George R. B. Chrisman field secretary of Kansas Wesleyan University resigns effective February 1 to take a post at the University of Kansas. The move is noted from Salina Kansas on January 30. Other items include a report of irregularities in a vote and a wrestling match in London. A joint conference of miners and operators is scheduled for this afternoon. Lorol Breath Tablets advertised at 10 cents.

Alew EK Salina Kans George RB. Chrisman Kansas Wesleyan University University of Kansas Hodder Indianapolis Ind New Orleans London George Hacken Schmidt They Rogers Lewis

Qirems Man Is Dead in a Local Fatal Incident

A terse local notice records a death in a mysterious incident. It mentions Bono and Bred Chicago with limited readable context, citing Jas. 30 and Barr Robbins as names seen in the fragment. Further details are unavailable from the OCR.

Bono Chicago Jas Barr Robbins

Razor sale at Raymond's with Gillette Safety set

Advertisement notes the Gillette Safety razor with 32 blades priced at $5.00 and new blade sets at 50 cents for 10 blades. Mentions a 30 day examination, IrisL Money funding, and Wolfson selling products at 637 Maas Street via W J Douglas accessories.

Raymond’s Gillette W. J. Douglas Wolfson Maas

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