03 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1910
Page
1
Reports from Everett Washington and nearby areas detail a catastrophic Great Northern wreck with at least 109 believed killed and dozens missing buried under over forty feet of snow. Rescue teams face avalanches and perilous conditions as effort to recover bodies continues in a canyon near Scenic.
A large crowd watches the first train run from Pueblo to the track end near the Santa Fe crossing. J D Bowersock and W S Fallis lead the firms building the Kansas Colorado railroad with Santa Fe power on loan. About 100 people, including stockholders and directors, join the inaugural trip led by Lt C Julington.
A delightful afternoon event featured Arthur Gilham hosting for local Eastern Star lodge officers from three to six. The centerpiece Star motif and judge colors shaped the decor and favors, with a well served elaborate dinner and a record of flawless execution.
Rollin Perkins and H. C. Marks were chosen to debate Missouri on the income tax at Kansas University. The contest, set for mid May, marks a major debating event for the university with Kansas on the negative side.
Mohart Okla Mar 3 Judge Harris Finley former Kansas politician died at his home last night of Brights disease He was Kiowa county s first probate judge Nice furnished rooms for rent inquire of Rockland at the His with a Cafe Sterling Silver Spike Hat Pins J Ed W Parsons Jeweler 717 Mass Sterling Silver Calf Links Ed W Parsons 717 Mass St Jeweler
Kansas City and Chicago markets report mixed grain prices and futures. Wheat May at 1.31, July 1.04, oats May 45 cents, July 43 or 44 cents. corn May 63.5 cents, July 65.14 cents with Sept 66.14. Pork May 24.67, Lard May 13.32, hog receipts 18,000 with a top near 10 dollars, cattle receipts 10,000 with beef steers 5 to 8.15 dollars and dairy-like cows and feeders 2.65 to 6.40.
Kansas University announces two commencement speakers for the year. Prof Josh Hagee of Harvard will deliver the address, a noted writer and novelist, a UC graduate. Bishop William Fraser McDowell of rage will give the gate sermon, reputed as a former University of Denver lecturer.
The Women’s Student Government Association of Kansas University meets to create a scholarship of about 150 a year for a deserving girl to attend the university. Plans are not complete but expect gala day in late April or early May for proceeds to fund the scholarship. The group is active in promoting girls’ education and seeks cooperative support to enable a capable student to attend college who otherwise could not.
Guthrie Oklahoma and other states demand service of subpoenas on leading railway presidents from Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa as part of an interstate investigation into property valuations used to justify recent freight rate injunctions. The action seeks testimony from presidents including Gall Mowaivains of Kansas City Bake Shipley of Santa Fe Willehelly of Illinois Mudge of Northrestern Aden of Wielvita and others.
Washington on March 3 reports a bill introduced to remove the enrichment of special pensions. The measure would grant a universal pension of fifty dollars monthly to all veterans meeting eligibility, replacing existing special pension laws.
Purely personal notes record Miss Lillian Fowler visiting in Kansas City and multiple absences or trips. Several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Moore and Mrs. W A Hinesley, head to Kansas City or Indianapolis for visits or business, with others traveling to San Antonio, Baldvine, Calj, and Topeka.
The Merchants Association met and transacted only routine business during the session.
A mob of about five thousand in Dallas, Texas lynched a Black man accused of assaulting a three year old white girl. The crowd then attacked the jail in attempts to seize two others, while police and fire crews tried to restore order.
A report from Abilene states the March election was declared void after an agency review. The attorney for the city indicated improper conduct or errors led to the decision, with officials preparing to address the ruling and potential next steps.
Notice to brick sidewalk owners to tamp or set bricks to prevent washout in spring rains. Also a civic note about Captain Manley and Mrs Manley attending with a Lyceum event and a dance on Friday night March 4 at IO. 0. F. ball charging 50 cents a couple.
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