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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
1
Chicago March 19 Municipal Judge Stephen A Foster upheld Judge Heap in ruling that jurors cannot dispute the applicability of the Sunday closing law. The defense had sought to challenge the statute in saloon cases and had seen acquittals or mistrials previously.
Wesleyan University defeated Baker University in Salina Kansas to claim the state basketball championship. The game drew the season’s largest crowd with Wesleyan stars Wesleyan and Rouse and Baker’s Hoover delivering strong performances. Wesleyan advances to Baker on March 26.
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf and Admiral Crozier testified before the submarine boat investigation committee. Clement B. Adams signed an affidavit alleging Archibald claimed war correspondent status and involvement with Electric Boat Company at Roosevelt's request. Roosevelt's White House letter refutes Archibald's appointment or employment by the administration and explains the normal expedient of receiving investigations from interested correspondents.
A riot near the American Steel & Wire Company plant in Cleveland on March 19 left one man dead and several others seriously injured. The clash began when workers at the rear pressed toward the gate, escalating to a melee with stones and clubs. A shooter using a revolver felled an opponent who had struck him with a rock as police arrived and dispersed the rioters. Charles Wrycer, one of the wounded rioters, is not expected to survive.
Remainder of the conference lists events across Fraser rooms and Chapel with speakers including Professor John E. Boodin and Dr Lyman Abbott. Sessions cover History Sociology High School focus and Bible Institute joint discussions on Religion and Public School System.
General Richard C. Horne, ex vice president of the Post Publishing Co, faces murder charges in Kansas City. The defense contends insanity at the time of the H. J. Groves shooting, with testimony from James L. Roberts about Horne’s deteriorating condition and editorials surrounding Democratic issues and fare politics.
New York Rep Harrigan accuses President Roosevelt of exceeding authority in Panama Canal Zone affairs. He cites a House resolution asking the president to justify government actions in the war zone since the end of the Sixty-sixth Congress and condemns the Republican majority for negligence in governance.
The Bridge Whist club hosted Mrs. George Morrow and Mrs. George Barker for afternoons of cards and refreshments. Miss Ada Briggs and Mr. Edmond Learned plan a wedding at home this evening with a small, intimate ceremony and reception. A St Patrick party at the Miss Brickley home featured prizes for both ladies and gentlemen and green flag favors. Miss Lillian Brooks, visiting from Butler Missouri, is presented to Lawrence social circles by Mrs. Harry Hutchings and Miss Dora Robb Young.
Major William S. Rowley quartermaster of the national soldiers home in Milwaukee died suddenly at age seventy four from pneumonia. He served as a Civil War captain and was later breveted major.
The first real contest since the New York to Paris car race reached the West. The French car leads the German car by about sixty miles near Cheyenne as riders receive death threats from reactionary groups. Attendees cheer racers in each town along the route.
Chicago police arrested Zaukodine Ziteso late of Kishinev suspected of planning to kill the Czar by bombing the Sarshon Selo palace in St. Petersburg. The bomb, thrown within twenty yards of the palace, killed three civilians when it exploded short of its target. Russian secret police traced him to New York then Chicago where he allegedly lived on Austin Avenue.
Sir Nicholas Deonor the British ambassador to Turkey died this afternoon in Constantinople at the age of sixty five.
About three hundred men gathered for a Jefferson county wolf hunt that began at 10:30 AM. Hunters surrounded an area four miles square and moved toward the center armed with shotguns. Only two wolves were sighted and shot at. one was wounded but not captured. The hunt concluded near Grantville after a lunch by the Ladies Missionary Society.
The Nebraska Supreme Court commuted John G. Hamblin of Grand Island from death to life imprisonment for the killing of Rachel Engle over a year ago. The judge cited Hamblin’s mental imbalance as the reason.
Grain and provisions report from Kansas City dated March 10 shows Wheat prices with No. 2 hard San Glee and No. 2 white futures and cash bids. The text includes conflicting and partial figures for different grades and months, reflecting a volatile market snapshot.
Berlin March 19 forty seven arrests were made in connection with a suffragist demonstration. Nine policemen were injured in clashes with protesters and about fifty demonstrators were wounded with many others likely hurt. Authorities lack records of those who treated their own injuries.
Five indictments against A. Tisdale a private banker whose bank was declared insolvent were returned. Three indictments accuse violation of the state banking law by receiving deposits after insolvency. Two indictments charge embezzlement.
Albany reports the senate judiciary committee unanimously backs the bill amending the Percy Gray law to remove the provision legalizing betting at race tracks. New York confirms Madame Gould, formerly Countess Da Castel Lane, arrived from Cherbourg on the Adriatic with her three sons Boni Jay and George.
A jury was secured in Kansas City Kansas to try Mrs Sarah Morasch for sending poisoned candy through the mail causing the death of four year old Ruth Miller. The record notes numerous warranty and quit claim deeds involving Lawrence and nearby counties with dates and parcel descriptions.
A garbled OCR record shows US transfers to Edward P Fitch and Horace A Hansork with described quarters and decimal notations, including a deed by Mrs Frank Anderson of Lawrence binding herself in 2500 dollars to an executor and conveyances to Beubin Weeks and wife.
A landslide toppled a gas regulator house at Ben Avon near Pittsburgh causing a surge of gas. Eight buildings caught fire or exploded while two Chinese workers died and many residents suffered from inhalation hazards. Fire bells woke the suburb as homes filled with escaping gas and boiler blasts followed.
The convention of United Mine Workers of America approved a district based wage scale with operators, maintaining the present minimum and allowing district adjustments. The measure, adopted nearly unanimously, extends current conditions for a year starting April 1. A physical directors conference from Kansas and Missouri will follow, led by Fred Barnes with attendees including Naismith and Hagerman.
The county commissioners toured the poor farm today for an inspection. The appointment of Fletcher Phillips as deputy assessor to succeed John Diverbess has been approved.
Los Angeles announces the route change for the New York to Paris automobile race. Competing cars will pass through the city on the revised route as officially declared today in Los Angeles, California.
Hundreds of strike breakers from the East arrive in Denver to take the places of workers on the Denver and Rio Grande strike. The influx signals intensified labor action as the railroad employees face a labor dispute and potential work stoppage impacts.
Sensational letters received by Mayor Busse and Chicago police leaders threaten a novel and deadly assassination plan. Letters describe a silent pistol firing steel-point darts laced with poison, claiming a conspiracy by numerous individuals to kill officials.
The Fair store presents a striking Millinery Display with New York designs and imported materials. Hats range from Panama shapes with roiling brims to poke bonnets in pink tones, all trimmed with modern netting and flowers.
Reports from Moscow say Count Leo Tolstoi is ill in St. Petersburg after an influenza attack. He reportedly fainted yesterday and remained unconscious for a long period, his condition described as very weak.
Chicago resident Wm J Bryan will guest the Bryan League on March 19 delivering an address expected to focus on national issues. The Nebraskan marks his 48th birthday anniversary on the same day with celebration planned.
Philadelphia March 19 8 Decatur Smith a descendant of Admiral Decatur and noted musician and composer died in a hospital today from injuries after being struck by a carriage on February 19. He was 37 years old.
Abe Hummel, lawyer, sentenced for conspiracy in the Dodge Morse divorce case, was freed from prison today in New York. He plans to sail for a trip within days to regain his health and hopes to resume his career.
A collection of small notices and ads including a medical specialist in ENT over Dick Drug Store, a correction about a divorce suit misreported as Anton Anderson versus his wife, a mention that RE. Melvin travels to Ottawa for Bedneck cane interests, and various product ads such as coat hangers, a tailor offering, Straf ton Mentholis, and Wanous Shampoo Bag with vegetable ingredients and fair prices.
Baldwin Kansas March 19 Dr C F Parmenter vice president Baker University underwent surgery here yesterday for an abscess He has been seriously ill for several days with blood poisoning Last night his condition showed improvement
Boston March 19 Governor Guild shows no apparent change this morning as his illness reported at midnight nears a critical stage. He is said to be suffering from rheumatism and gappe.
All Quiet in Hayti reports from Port au Prince dated March 19 as the situation here remains tranquil with no notable disturbances or actions observed.
The Italian car has been anchored in the mud and snow near Granger Wyoming for thirty six hours. Affected by terrain and weather, locals report no movement and no immediate aid arriving.
Apprenticeship notice invites 15 girls to seek Saturday employment at Boener Bros Cigar Factory. Girls should call at the office Friday evenings and report to Rogers & Grilley before time.
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