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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
1
A morning blaze in Williamstown, nine miles from here, destroyed Evans hardware and Brown and Stanley blacksmith shop. Total damage near $10,000. Incendiary theory under consideration as the town fought the flames for two hours with bucket brigades and water.
Jefferson City Missouri March 17 a bill to aid separation of the Waters-Pierce and Standard Oil companies was introduced in the house today The measure forbids foreign corporations from holding stock in Missouri corporations and seeks to untangle ownership lines and control within the state oil industry
A local editorial urges Lawrence to reach a fair franchise agreement with Dayton developers seeking an electric line. It notes the builders’ financial backing and good faith shown by ready cash, calls for a speedy, mutually fair deal, and emphasizes that both sides should act in good faith to attract the project.
Democrats vent anger at Speaker’s handling of committee selections after an earlier delay in naming members. They protested inclusion of Lewis from Georgia and James from Kentucky, both not current members, and demanded proper appointments. The chair ultimately excused James and appointed Collier of Mississippi after party votes and Republican resistance.
Topeka March 17 The governor's office announced the appointment of Charles Harris of Emporia as State Free Employment agent He will succeed Mrs T B Gerow of Atchison who has led the office since her husband died last fall Harris currently serves as adjutant general in the G A R department and has prior Kansas legislative service in Lyon county His selection adds district four influence and connects to prominent figures such as William Allen White.
A Dayton led group including W R Sullivan Albert Emmanuel B S Murphy and William Breidenbach arrived in Canton Ohio to discuss a local electric line project with investor W Laming. A Kansas City conference followed with plans to finalize interurban arrangements as the Dayton franchise appears near approval.
Topeka reports Col T B Murdock of El Dorado has accepted Governor Stubbs's offer to become state fish and game warden, taking charge July 5 for four years. He succeeds Dell Travis who built the department. No appropriation exists until next session, so duties run from the governor's contingent fund. Murdock, known as a fishing authority, must study hunting and game birds to meet the job's full scope.
A brutal shooting over a craps game left Walker dead in the bottoms at 847 Delaware Street. Arthur Patterson known as Hipty Patterson fled the scene after three shots. Coroner's jury sat today with Lon Walker among impaneled members. hunt underway for Patterson.
Kansas State Bank Commissioner Dolley asks Taft and the comptroller how national banks fit into the new state guaranty fund set to take effect June 30. He warns many might surrender charters to become state banks unless allowed to participate. Also reports shootings, grand jury probes, and graft cases across several cities.
Dr Hugh Black addressed a large audience in the university chapel on reconstruction of theology, stressing faith as the foundation of religion and distinguishing faith from creed. He outlined key ideas, followed by a 3:30 program on Luke's Gospel led by Dr Sanders, then Black lectured again at 4:30 with further institute programming.
A mixed Topeka page lists rental ads for a furnished room at 736 New Hampshire street and various sales items from horses to Blue Grass seed. It notes a March 17 congratulatory telegraph from Governor Stubbs and others to Victor Murdock and Edward Madison about national house rules.
Judge Riggs and Judge Hutchings represented Mrs. Hillman in a case centered on a $25000 life policy. The theory alleged that Hillman killed Walters and hoped the body was his own to claim the insurance. Public opinion then doubted Hillman’s death. now he is clearly dead, but the mystery lingers. Missouri Methodists Meet in Sedalia as 41st annual session opens with 250 ministers from south and west Missouri territory. Confederate Chaplain J William Jones of Richmond is very ill in Columbus Georgia with slim prospects of recovery.
Parsons March 17 near ly two hundred men began work on the east end of Main street between the bridge and Twelfth street. A steam engine plows macadam while crews with picks and shovels prep the street for construction. Delays came from missing rail bolts and fasteners. Material car stuck at Princeton, T. until the rails arrive tomorrow or Friday. North track work to finish before starting the other. Superintendent says seven hundred feet of track can be laid in four days once material is on hand. Thirteen teal cars arrived. more on the way. Parsons can double track Main street when needed.
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