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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
1
A garbled OCR page shows varied short notices including FOR SALE and LOST items, a political speaking event by Stubbs, and a Rest Room feature. Readable bits mention a bank, a trade offer, doors for sale, a water watch, and a display at the Mail and Breeze with Morris names and Lawrence references.
The Chautauqua in Lawrence opened this afternoon after council and organizers debated venue space. The event moved from near the skating rink in South Park to Central Park due to noise and crowd concerns. Key speakers include Champ Clark from Missouri, Nebraska Governor George L. Sheldon, and Col. Robert Leeds, with Royal Hungarian Orchestra and Kirksmiths among the performers.
The Journal argues the Chautauqua is the town’s top grade attraction and should be brought to Lawrence this year. It notes Chautauquas fill an intellectual need, offer the best talent at affordable prices, and could prove Lawrence’s commitment to culture and a lasting circuit status.
Steve Adams, Western Federation of Miners member, was acquitted of the November 19 murder of Arthur Collins, manager of the Smuggler-Union mine. The court barred admission of Adams’s alleged confession, eight witnesses testified for the defense, and Judge Shackleford discharged Adams after the verdict. Adams thanked jurors and WFM members, then left with Mrs. Adams. The report also notes a health measure urging tuberculosis screening for teachers, led by State Superintendent S. Y. Fairchild, urging local boards to ensure applicants are free of TB to protect students.
Despairing protest of a man who quit his job, education to curb nagging women, and the claim that temper and nerves drive domestic misery. A Yankee farmer endures forty years of his wife's tongue, then storms away saying nothing can remove the ground that irritates her.
In Jola July 10 report Justice Desdin holds Mrs Heaton for trial in district court after a preliminary hearing in which three witnesses testified. Attorneys expect a habeas corpus petition and bond hearing in Yates Center with Judge Foust possibly ruling Friday.
Indianapolis July 16 Vice President Fairbanks introduced John W Kern at a non partisan welcome home gathering. Kern spoke about his nomination and Indiana's central role in the nation noting the convention chose him as a representative of Indiana’s honor and contribution.
The White Mountain express on the New York Hartford line wrecked on a Greenwich bridge near the station. Miss Marguerite Armstrong of Wayne Pennsylvania, seventeen, was killed and ten people injured, one dying en route to hospital. Five Pullman cars overturned. rails split. coach debris scattered over 500 feet.
Columbus July 16 The prohibitionists national convention selected nine permanent chairmen adopted two platforms and nominated a presidential ticket with Joshua Levering and Robert Scanlon favored. Prominent nominating names include W B Palmer e Joseph P Tracy A L M Manierre J B Cranfield Daniel R Sheen and Frederick Wheeler. Bryan rejoices over defeat from Fairview Lincoln Neb, July 16.
Malina bound from Manila to Corregidor Island with about seventy five on board foundered in a typhoon. About fifty were rescued by a passing British steamer. Twenty five passengers are feared drowned including three Americans and an army surgeon among the missing. Corregidor Island lies at Manila bay’s entrance, thirty miles from the city.
Forecaster Corner says the heat will return soon after a brief cool spell. Kansas City area readings ranged from 75 to 98 degrees with a top measure near 87 on a building instrument. no rain is expected in the near term.
From Topeka on July 16 Rev Charles M Sheldon of Topeka a temperance advocate broadcasts a letter through the State Temperance Union urging support for law enforcement and governor candidate Stubbs while attacking Leland. The message notes union backing for Stubbs and mentions a Gustafson low repair charge.
Utica New York July 16 Representative Sherman will be at Y B F C A headquarters to receive the relay message from New York to Chicago and pass it to the waiting relay for forwarding. Sherman showed interest in the race as the schedule was lowered.
At Lundon on July 16 American athletes dominated field events. Martin J. Sheridan of the Irish American Athletic Club won the discus title with 134 ft 2 in. M H Griffin of the Chicago Athletic Association placed second at 133 ft 6.75 in. M J Hoar finished third with 129 ft 5 in. Ralph Rose of the Olympic Club won the weight throwing title with 74 inches, followed by Horgan of the United Kingdom and I C Garrets of the Chicago Athletic Association.
Coffeyville Kum July 16 two people died yesterday afternoon from heart disease possibly linked to the heat. Mrs L HL Scott 48 was fatally stricken in her kitchen while preparing supper. Philip Kehlhoffer a noted railroad worker died this afternoon after falling while walking home. He was about A years old.
Grain and provisions market data July 16 with Wheat receipts 164 cars and prices for corn soy products. Live stock receipts 3,000 native steers, cows and bulls priced from 2.50 to 7.75, feeders and stockers 4.00 to 4.25, hulls 2.50 to 4.25.
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