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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
1
Increased patronage by one hundred percent over six months but the hotel still aims to fill rooms and meals at set rates. Day rates at two dollars and eighteen cents, boarding four dollars sixty cents to five dollars per week. Also services include a livery stable at New Hampshire and Winthrop and several Lawrence businesses offering abstracts of title and mortgage loans.
Flood conditions in Kansas City have improved today after heavy rain subsided. Local officials cautioned residents to remain alert for rising waters and urged maintenance crews to monitor drainage systems and stranded areas.
Kansas City reports flood conditions improving as Kaw and Missouri rivers fall. North Lawrence residents, led by W. T. Hutchin, Q. Hosford, and J. C. Walton, protected property with heavy sandbag barriers. City officials praise effort while residents return home. Salina and towns along Smoky Hill report rising waters and ongoing precautions.
Kansas attorney Julius Nicholson reports the state will likely receive about 500000 from the war department within a year as reimbursement for interest and discount on Civil War era bonds issued for Indian conflicts and militia provisioning. The claim covers 1861 to 1875 bonds, with 7 percent interest, statesman-ordered audits, and prior partial approval of related claims.
Arthur Reynolds of North Lawrence lost his crops in the flood and this afternoon his house burned down nearly all contents destroyed. Neighbors labored but saved little.
St Petersburg June 11 reports a German source says the Edward II meeting with Emperor Nicholas at Reval and the growing Britain Russia France alignment prompted Germany to issue grave protests. Berlin warns against a new triple alliance and shows decisive military posturing.
Chris Hunsinger was arrested yesterday on a fighting charge and will be tried tomorrow morning. A Kansas City Star collector visited him over a disputed bill, and Hunsinger forcibly challenged the amount presented.
In New York, the court acquits Hitchcock after a high profile trial. Details show the judge dismissing charges amid defense arguments. The outcome ends a case that drew substantial public attention and courtroom coverage.
Lincoln Neb June 1 chaos A Towne of New York was the orator at the thirty seventh annual commencement. The largest class in the university history graduated this year with 303 receiving degrees from the 2031 partition.
Thousands of veterans gathered in Lins Birmingham for the United Veterans reunion. General Clement A. Evans, chief commander of the organization, rode at the head of the line as the final procession concluded.
Chicago June 11 Senator Knox’s Pennsylvania bid gains momentum with arrivals at Knox headquarters including General R. P. Hapgood and Edward Krause. General E. A. McAlpine arrives with Hughes support. Tennessee cases hearings lead to alternating evidence and a split flag for Hale versus Oliver delegates as a national committee canvas favors Hale seats.
A sad death occurs as Miss Daisy Hoar dies at University Hospital in Kansas City from surgical complications. Born in Ogallub November 17 1881 she lived in Lawrence and taught two years at Ellis Kansas. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon. she leaves Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Upar of Lawrence.
In Albany on June 11 the intense legislative fight ends as Senator Foelker of Brooklyn enables two repeal bills to erase a thirteen year old public gambling exception. The two34–25 vote repeals legal gambling in race track enclosures while felony elsewhere. Governor Hughes reportedly gratified by the action.
Washington reports the first application under the Aldrich-Vreeland currency act for a national currency association. E Lothard Parker leads the bank group, with ten banks needed to form the association and treasury forms in preparation. Also notices on local sales and farm animal grazing amid flood, with prices and contact details.
Dr. S S J Crumbine Kansas state health secretary deems the Lawrence and Kaw River floods harmless to public health regarding typhoid and other contagious diseases. Based on 1903 flood investigations, he found towns with flooding showed fewer diseases the year after, provided debris was cleared promptly and sewers were functional.
Lexington Democrats gather for the Kentucky state convention amid indications of unity. A classified blurb seeks a man for farm work and notes a potential Bryan presence by month’s end. Contact Charles Black in Baldwin, Kansas, R.D. No. 4, phone 211A.
Moses Brown of North Lawrence was arrested this afternoon by bounty officers on complaint by Doc Robinson. He was taken before Judge Brooks this afternoon for felonious assault. The report also mentions nearby sales notices for furniture and a farm for sale, and references to a bomb incident at a dry goods store with unspecified details.
Classified listing offers an encyclopedia die Honary new at below price. Includes two canaries, a talking parrot, and canned fruit. Also an eight day alto singer.
Mrs Nellie McCall died at 3 o clock this afternoon after a prolonged illness. She was the daughter of the late J H Shimmons.
Fragmentary notice reports a break in the German Baptists conference at the fair grounds over women’s attire and church discipline, with possible charges against Ohio churches for lax supervision and potential removal from mother church if pledges are not honored.
As a result of the local option election in Oregon this month, twenty one of thirty three counties will enforce prohibition after July 1.
Topeka June 11 flooding subsides as lower North Topeka areas remain underwater. Major town portion above water. streetcars, banks, and stores resume operation. Losses estimated over 300 dollars, excluding Union Pacific tie plant. River gauge falls to 25 feet from 23. conditions improve with rain easing. Rail detours redirect traffic via Santa Fe and Union Pacific routes.
The city will turn on its water supply today. When the whistle blows at the waterworks, it will indicate the city is again supplied with water.
Governor Hoel received a letter from EE MacInad, chairman of the Western Passenger association, stating that the railroads would not grant a one cent per mile rate for harvest hands, keeping the two cent passenger fare in effect for Kansas harvest workers.
Chicago on June 24 saw Mary Montana Largey, an eighteen year old heiress, inherit a share of about one and a half million dollars and marry Raymond J. McDonald, a Broadway car office clerk earning sixty dollars a month, at midnight.
Mass meetings led by Father Peter J. O Callaghan formed today as organizers attempt to avert Ner man Billick execution for the murder of Mary Vreol. Supporters argue clemency while officials prepare for tomorrow's hang.
June 11 New York reports suspect market manipulation by large packing firms amid lower retail consumption. Wholesale prices rose due to cattle shortages while retailers note prices three cents above wholesale and higher overall costs. Demand has fallen across the city with restaurants and jam makers cutting daily orders.
San Francisco reports that University of California regents confer power on President Wheeler to order vaccination quarantine or dismissal of any student for health or sanitation reasons with no appeal. The amendment to the regents code aims to curb noncompliance after last winter’s vaccination dispute among students.
New York residents embrace handmade picture puzzles as a craze. Supreme Court justice, a Columbia University professor, and leading businessmen are among new converts. Puzzles are affordable with prices starting at 65 cents and climbing with intricacy. many are custom ordered. Women from Lawrence and beyond craft them, linking to a needlework month trend.
The state board of health plans simple pamphlets on preventing tuberculosis typhoid fever diphtheria scarlet fever and smallpox for public understanding. Newspapers are asked to help distribute copies and related materials including Kitchen Tests for detecting adulterations of foods. Also notices promote class photos and diplomas at Home Book Co 923 Masa St with S J Hertz available for framing and decorating work.
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