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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
1
Donnelly Bros livery stable runs in Comer New Hampshire and Winthrop with contact telephone 100 Lawrence. William T Sinclair handles real estate loans and insurance with reliable title services. Slaney appears as mortgage loan contact with Bell telephone 396 in Massachusetts listings.
Miss Cornelia Harriman, daughter of Mr and Mrs E H Harriman, married Robert Livingston Gerry son of Commodore and Mrs Elbridge T Gerry at Grace Episcopal church in New York. The ceremony noon today capped a brilliant New York social season wedding.
A local jewelry store advertises Gustafson’s aus tion sale ending tomorrow with one day left to buy at customer chosen prices. The note promises great deals and a timely chance to save before the event closes.
Wheat receipts 59 carlots with May at 96 4 cents and July at 83 3 cents. Cash prices No 2 hard 98 4 HL01 No 2 red 101 34 to 104 46. Corn May 56 3 56c July 56c No 2 white 56e No 2 mixed 50 half.
Emma Goldman said Lazarus Avorbuch was not an anarchist and not a member of the movement after Chief Shippy’s assault. She argued Chicago police overstate plots and claimed the attack on Clef Shippy’s son and daughter was not the work of anarchists.
A Big Four freight train carrying powder exploded two miles from Litchfield ML on March 3. Two men were fatally injured as cars burned and the wrecked train scattered debris. Powder cars flew into the air at a sharp curve, trail of destruction extending for miles, with shattered windows and fire along the line.
The prospect of deporting avowed anarchists from Chicago was raised with United States District Attorney Sims after discussions by city officials at Chief Shippy’s home. Sims said he stood ready to act on evidence presented and noted the federal grand jury’s reconvening provides immediate access for action if needed.
The imperial ministry of finance has not yet received a recommendation from the investigating commission on a government petroleum monopoly. The main difficulty is ensuring a continuous supply of American petroleum to mix with European product without relying on Standard Oil. No conclusion is expected before autumn.
In Struck Out Evidence, the opening to decision in August Hartje et al. trial, state attorneys Welshons and Hope tried to introduce divorce case statements as evidence. The court barred the evidence and finished direct testimony. Mrs Hartje did not testify and the day adjourned for defense planning. Mrs Holland Wheeler and her son left for Kansas City. Austin Simpson, three months old, died this morning. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon. Gustafson's auction sale advertised before tomorrow night or forever hold your peace.
Wanted wall paper contact Stevenson at 819 Mass St with two phones. For rent or sale a 120 acre farm near Midland station with 10 acres orchards 16 acres hay 40 acres tillable land hog tight fence four-room house and basement terms with balance due in eight months 6 percent interest J H Doane 10 East 15th St Kansas City Mo Also furnished rooms for rent at 1011 Tennessee St in Ober's Clothing Store area
Reports describe ongoing Baptist conference sessions with themes on faith inspiring the Savior and the Church’s relation to the world. Speakers include Mr Francis presenting on church’s mission through the Holy Spirit and how the glorified Savior works on earth.
This week the Aurora Theater presents a top tier vaudeville program with Derrell Bros, Copeland & Coy, Costello & King, and others. ATL Pictures and Pathe subjects headline as prices rise from five to ten cents with children under 12 at five. Performances begin in the afternoon and continue into evening with multiple time slots.
Topeka March 3 Delegates arriving for the state GOP convention signal a clash between the Long and Stubbs factions for chairmanship and national delegates. The Long slate includes S C Westcott for chairman and four delegates Senators Long Curtin McGonigal Hornaday. Stubbs backers favor Ansel Clark or J N Dolley with a list featuring William Allen White Hoch Valentine Stubbs Davidson Johnston Benson. A Taft Long endorsement move could split county delegations and affect resolutions.
In Chicago Marek Isador Maron, 24, a Russian Jew linked to anarchist circles, is held after the chief Shippy shooting. Maron attended an anarchist meeting with Laz Averbuch, and police report found anarchistic literature. Relatives and associates including Olga Averbuch and Mary Adams are detained as officers seek traces of Averbuch. Shippy’s condition improved after a lung wound and rest.
John L Ivancovich a prominent Austrian fruit packer in California was shot and killed in San Clara following a confrontation with Probation Officer John L Shafter. The officer trying to escort Ivancovich's son to school was attacked after the boy resisted. Ivancovich intervened and was fatally wounded.
Baldwin Kan March 3 President Marlin of Baker University received word that Andrew Carnegie boosted his library gift by 12000. The total donation rises to 37000 toward a library project costing about 60000. The extra funds will cover furnishings and interior finishing as construction nears completion.
National Cash Register Company suspended operations at its Dayton plant yesterday affecting about three thousand employees. Company officials could not say when work would resume.
A joint resolution adopted by the House donates the first forty six star flag to Oklahoma. The flag will fly from the capitol today and is placed in the custody of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Gratitude note from Mrs HL D Seeley and family thanks city officers AOUW C F Degree of Honor and city employees for floral offerings. County commissioners approve bonds and deputy tax assessors at yesterday's meeting. Telephone Wiedemann for tee cream. Auction sale by Gustafson closes tomorrow.
Unclear OCR reads of campus facilities and events with references to Raymond and cigars. Details fragmented. no clear names, dates, or outcomes available for a reliable summary.
The Republican state convention in Columbus will elect a ticket and nominate at Chicago while adopting strong Taft endorsements. Temporary Chairman Garfield will speak before committees prepare reports, with no prearranged list of nominations and a free scramble anticipated.
A Lawrence girl earns praise for refusing to knock and staying true to herself. Friends urged her to change, but she stood firm, amid a chorus of opinions.
Wm. J. Bryan reached Tincoln Nebraska and will stay at Fairview until March 16 except for a trip to Omaha for the Democratic convention on March 5. He is reported to be suffering from a severe cold.
The National Bank of Commerce in Kansas City will reopen with a stockholders meeting at the Dark Offices 1018 Walnut Street at 10 this morning. The reorganization seeks to meet comptroller requirements and resolve $4 million in building bonds while pledges from key stockholders fund the effort and prepare for new board elections headed by W B Ridgely.
Abilene Kansas residents report a bold highwayman story after a masked man flashed a large revolver at a woman and fled. Police and guards searched the town through the night as residents escorted women safely home amid the disturbance at several houses.
Auction notices from Lawrence Undertaking Co and Bowlin announce their address at 907 Mass St with contact Beth phones 392. Chicago report says on March 3 Frank Zajicek was arrested for sending a threatening note to Benedictine Father Procopius Muzil and demanding 1000 dollars.
An auction at Wisdemenn’s closes Wednesday night offering cure jewelry and other items. The notice also mentions a picture exhibit at the university, and a display of vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream, pineapple ice cream, and apricot tea.
Cedar Rapids reports the Malian car in the New York to Paris endurance contest left at 6 30 p m but the French rear remains in Cedar Rapids undergoing repairs.
Federal grand jury returns indictments against the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad Company for granting rebates on lumber shipments from Arkansas to St Louis in 1905 and against the Chapman J Dewey Lumber Company of Kansas City for accepting rebates. Each indictment has thirteen counts.
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