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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
1
Corner Winthrop and J The tools are all here as plans for track laying near completion threaten to begin tomorrow. Officials assure readiness and crews prepare equipment and materials for the project.
In the king’s court Haman seeks Mordecai’s downfall while the monarch asks what should be done to honor the man he delights to please. The king commands Haman to enact the tribute, but Haman must honor Mordecai, leading to a dramatic reversal. Esther arranges a banquet as court intrigue deepens.
In St Louis on July Wright, acquitted of killing Constable Sam Youn, shot and wounded 24 year old Charles Toser at Mrs Marie Wohrle’s home. Wright and Toser were associates. police face a mystery. Mrs Seicle believes Wright is unhinged by fear of being killed by the gang he helped indict.
In a telephone message the editor notes grosz receipts for a recent entertainment totalled 149.30 after expenses including 74.18 for ice cream for players at Wiedemann 72. The Associated Charities expresses deep gratitude to Lawrence newspapers for their support of city charity efforts and credits J P as president. Fireworks near the Santa Fe depot were handled by J A Henley to his son in Aeme Texas.
President Taft addressed 1,800 Yale alumni at the annual feast, urging the Republican Party to honor its promises or risk becoming a secondary opposition. He spoke extemporaneously, recalling college days, and received cheers as he warned party leaders amid current politics.
Harvard defeated Yale decisively in the varsity races with the eight finishing about three lengths ahead and the official time set at 7 minutes 30 seconds. The freshman eight also led by ten lengths at the finish. Barteldes Jr Gustafson and teammates are noted, while local ads promote patent leather slippers and summer sales at nearby shops.
Topeka July 1 Kansas state and national banks diverge after a split in the Kansas Bankers association driven by the guaranty deposit law. A delegation met Governor Stubbs seeking a special legislative session while miners and operators debate the check-off system and a broad strike affecting Southwest districts.
Crowded Lawrence opera house despite heat, hundreds turned away as Hiawatha drew strong applause. The community notes neighborly spirit and credits the performance for lifting town morale while supporting Associated Charities and its work with girls.
Franklin Lewis, an Indian laboring on a fine for breaking into FooS Meester’s lime house, fled two weeks ago. He was traced to Emporia then to Themtore Grie home, south of lowt, posing as a tramp. The Griesa family fed him while away. upon return they found the house open but intact and missing rings, $3, razor, cigar case, foldbreach, watch, and trinkets. Police traced a Davis who escaped recently and hope for capture today.
A federal grand jury indicted six directors and two other individuals of the Amerifary Kefinins company for conspiracy in restraint of trade. Named defendants include Washington Thomas president Arthur Denner Charles H Senff John EB Parsons and John Mayer Morristown I N u and George H Frazier of Philadelphia along with Gustave Kissell and Thomas Becharvett. The case follows a July 1 report from New York as subtext about police and city notices.
Grain and livestock prices from Chicago and Karsus City list mixed futures for wheat oats and pork with current receipts tallies. Cattle beef steers cows and heifers stockers and feeders shown with price ranges. hog receipts and top values also noted.
Four men attempted to gain entry to J T Shanklin's residence early today, waking the family. A window slit and sound disturbance alerted the occupants, who reported the intruders fled as police were called. subsequent scene details are unclear due to garbled text.
A fragmentary item notes a conflict with state authority over beer taxation. It mentions the sheriff, North Leavenworth, and a tax of 1 per barrel on beer and a delay before destruction. The text blends legal action, vendors, and a brief aside on ice cream flavors and a boy’s sledding.
The latest University Heights addition sits beside the campus overlooking Marvin Grove. It is the Governor Stubbs property on Montread, the highest hill with sweeping lowland views, marketed to purchasers as Lawrence rapidly expands. The new section promises to elevate University Heights as a premier Lawrence residential area.
A clipped voter of property values shows a surprising rise in taxable property in the past year within Knerks county versus earlier estimates. The report notes more property was turned in this year than ever before, with grain declines suggesting the real increase is larger than figures indicate.
A fragmentary notice mentions a factory near Tulare poised to rank among the foremost in the country. It notes readiness to make estimates and references painting and papering services. Contact Wolf's Book Store at 919 Mass. Street and see Fred Fein for electric fans.
Taft returns home from a trip described as without incident. The report notes a May to July timeframe and mentions St. Louis and New Haven in connection with the journey. Names and details appear fragmented but indicate a routine travel event with no problems reported.
A youth faces review after a police court record was challenged as unfair with claims of improper processing. Officials consider revision while the case proceeds, highlighting concerns over handling and transparency in the juvenile docket.
New York City moves to replace Commissioner Theodore A. Bingham after his clash with Mayor McClellan over orders following the case of Brooklyn youth George L. Duffy. Willian Baker named first deputy to succeed Bingham as changes ripple through leadership of the police department amid accusations of persecution.
Topeka Kansas will showcase a large representation at this year’s chautauqua platform. Headliners include ex Governor Ken W. Voesh, Congressman Phil Campbell, Congressman Hd Madison, Victor Murdock, Charles Scott, railroad commissioner Frank Ryan, and ex Governor Tvel tax. The event features strong orators from Kansas politics and national figures, with schedules and venues at Vermont Street, Lawrence, and surrounding towns.
Scattered fragments tie Adolf Wang to an anarchist conspiracy linked to the Russian throne era. The dispute includes a self killings and secret arrests affecting Russian officials. A public notice in Lawrence Kansas dated July 1 1909 references funds, deficits, and treasury finance details.
Fragmented local notice-like text cites Professor Palmer of Harvard at 67, discussing social life and study habits of students. It mentions employment, housing, and a local ice cream ad for Peach Ice Cream at Wiedemann’s, with scattered contact details and promotional phrases.
A marriage license was issued in Kansas City yesterday to Eugene Vinner of Eudora and Jeanette Thickler of Lexington Mo. Also listed are This is the Place Misses Patent Strap Slippers in sizes 13 to 2 D and F widths priced at 1.40 per pair at 1079 Mags St. Percy Shoe Shop.
An early December quake rocked Messina and Reggio, causing buildings to collapse and streets to flood with dust and debris. Reports vary but at least one person died and a child was seriously injured while residents fled, looting fears rose, and sailors soldiers and police were deployed to restore calm and aid relief.
In St LouisMo July 1 former overseer Joseph W Folk says he has been tentatively engaged by the city attorney to prosecute Philis Wainwright the millionaire in exile in Paris if she returns for trial on a bribery charge connected with granting a franchise for the St Louis urban railway A summons was issued yesterday for John Houk of Lawrence and Miss Marie Neusuiter of Kansas City Also mention of Perry Hargins Shoe Shop and stock on Mass Street with slippers priced 1.40.
Six new accusations charging discrepancies aggregating 14000 were filed against John W. Radford ex chief of the Kansas state grain department in Kansas City Kansas July 1 by Attorney General Fred S Jackson and Joseph Taggart county attorney for Wyandotte County The same charges were filed against Almeron D Crofts former chief clerk of the department in a separate complaint
St. Louis Mo July 1 W Kubin was removed as superintendent of the state hospital for the insane today by the board of Ingers and Dr F L Patterson named acting superintendent. The move follows criticism by W Kuhn of the board's conduct and charges of cruelty at the institution.
Ralph Faxon of Garden City plans to introduce Governor Stubbs in Garden City on the Fourth of July. Faxon, a Topeka writer, seeks advance word on Stubbs and whether the governor will accept being introduced by a political adversary amid local enthusiasm and anticipated address.
The a dippraisers fixed the total valuation of the county poor farm at 11500 dollars. Commissioners will decide whether to buy a new farm or build improvements, following a move to improve conditions and a recent state bill. A report was filed today with a decision expected soon.
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