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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
1
Fruit growers in Lawrence report an overall favorable winter for crops and expect a good year. Peaches face damage, especially in lower elevations, but most other fruits seem safe. Observers note some raspberries hurt locally, yet the general outlook remains positive for a strong fruit season.
At a mass meeting of about 6,000 striking telegraph and post office employees today the vote to resume work was nearly unanimous. Mr. Alice Myers received a telegram from New York stating that her son Nash Walker had arrived there.
London reports that the Antarctic expedition led by Lieutenant Ernest H. Shackleton reached the South Pole but failed to complete the final push, returning within 100 miles of the pole. A direct cablegram suggested high authority claimed failure. the Royal Geographical Society had no confirmation.
Theodore Roosevelt sails from Oyster Bay at 11 06 on a world journey to East Africa for big game. Crowds cheer along the route from Hoboken to the Hamburg American Line pier in Jersey City. He rides the Hudson tunnel, meets a packed throng, and loses hat in the crush while police restore order. Roosevelt thanks reporters and Taft by telegram as the Italian chamber of commerce presents a bronze tablet in his honor. He remains smiling through the farewell voyage and welcomes the warmth of the crowds.
Governor W R Stubbs received a federal war claims payment of 425085.43 sent from St Louis subtreasury. The money enters the general fund and will spur a $200000 memorial building in Topeka after settling state deposit rules with the Commercial National Bank of Kansas City.
Report notes an elaborate april first fete to open royal gates for all subjects. Amid the merriment stumps and novelty toys will be featured. Local social items recount visits from Wichita guests and a pretty wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Steele.
Berlin reports explain Emperor William’s stance on public criticism. In a Spremberg speech Herr Von Diriksen quoted the ruler’s remark that he has faced 60,000,000 Germans with 70,000,000 opinions and that newspaper criticism is often one-sided. Various stray notes follow about local events and social commentary.
The Boulder dispatch reports Lem J Mayhew, jailed for the Lodgmit murder of William Collier, hanged himself with a towel in jail. Mayhew’s wife, also jailed, was released after being exonerated in the alleged confession. Collier, once a Lawrence resident, was famed for a brutal crime that puzzled Colorado authorities.
Reports from Lawrence describe continued progress in the electric line project with optimistic views from Mayor Darker. Officials anticipate a Friday council meeting amid busy construction, while travel and interurban plans signal growing business momentum for the city.
A Kansas newspaper promotes a Cunard line European contest offering two lucky readers from Lawrence a grand voyage. The piece details ship features on Pannonia and California, including promenades, electric lighting, and luxury cabins, with stops at Gibraltar Naples Pompeii Rome and Florence. It notes expert planning by Thomas Cook & Sons and promises ongoing itinerary updates in the Journal.
In Cleveland on March 23 Billy Whitla the kidnapped boy was returned to his father James P. Whitla in Sharon Pennsylvania after a $10 000 ransom was paid at a small East 43rd Street store. The boy described his travels from Sharon to Warren to Newcastle and a hospital stay before reuniting with his relieved family. Detectives pursue the kidnapper ring while the family plans a celebration in Whitla’s home.
New York March 23. Orville Wright states the Wright brothers will not enter the Rheims France international aviation contest citing machine specifications. He notes flights up to 150 miles would be feasible with their current craft and longer flights are also possible.
In Los Angeles on March 23, a balloon with seven aboard vanished in the storm swept Sierra Madre mountains. Seventy hours passed with no word as Elks lodges deploy two search parties to reach Pasadenas area while renewed snow depths and slides threaten survival.
Washington March 23 Senators Curtis and Bristow of Kansas met with President Taft and urged notifying Kansas attorney general when ready to consider laws for national banks. They said Oklahoma gaze was blocked. Kansas law may fit national banks. Also, Scranton Virginia March 23 Mine Workers convene to negotiate a new agreement with operators in the three anthracite districts.
Santa Fe New Mexico March 23 Governor Curry, acting after a Washington telegram, withdrew his resignation by telegraph to President Taft, confirming he will stay in office. The exchange followed advisory pressure and personal correspondence from Washington.
Manila reports the assembly did not take action on the Payne tariff as expected. In a separate dispatch from Tabriz, forty troopers were surprised by Nationalists. thirty four were killed and the rest captured.
Topeka reports Governor Stubbs and state bank commissioner Dolley plan to interview President Taft in Washington over bank guaranty policy. They contest Comptroller Marrey’s ruling that Kansas national banks cannot join the quarterly deposit fund and await Taft’s word as final. Recent telegraph to Taft requested audience for Stubbs and Dukiev.
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