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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1909
Page
1
The Lawrence Journal launches a sixity day summer trip contest for two popular local girls to travel to Europe with Kansas newspapers. Readers nominate candidates and vote, with every expense paid from departure to return. Two winners will represent Lawrence amid ongoing reports on itineraries and prizes.
In Los Angeles an American balloon crew of Captain A J Mueller and five companions survived a harrowing trip after their ascent in the balloon America over Pasadena. They crossed Sierra Madre peaks and were rescued near Switzer s camp after a long cold ordeal, arriving home by late Sunday.
The Friday session of the Northern Baptist Budget conference will convene at the Baptist church from Maine to Kansas, with plans to fund three missionary societies and reduce debts. Rev. L. C. Barnes will lead a pastor’s conference after lunch, followed by Dr. Henson Roosevelt as evening speaker to a likely large crowd.
The column covers a Lawrence society scene with recital by pupils of Miss Wiedemann and others, an April 25 wedding announcement for Miss Helen Seebafer and Mr. Buty Burfieldens, various social engagements, birthdays, and an upcoming Ladies of the G A R meeting with Mrs. Waleians speaking. The prose weaves school, church, and campus society with local gossip and event notices.
Residents of Indiana Street protest the electric line while officials prepare franchise filings. Emmanuel arrives from Parsons as committees plan further meetings to resolve objections before presenting to the council. Residents insist the line must be confined to avoid affecting properties and street traffic despite rain and wiring hazards.
A string of storms across the country causes extensive damage and power outages. Detective Wood says two suspects will be arraigned tomorrow on abduction charges as efforts to locate Whitle in Sharon continue. Capitan Shattuck provides a description. Le, a Cleveland resident for seventeen years, plans to move with his mother and sister. Forces in Colorado, Kansas, and Texas report a tornado at Edson, Kansas with many wires down and Colorado Springs cut off from Denver due to severe winter weather.
Reports from Wise county Texas describe a fierce wind and storm that followed by fire killing several people. The Chicago health bulletin argues urban losses from consumption dwarf the city’s financial burden, estimating yearly societal losses of millions and urging action on tuberculosis care and sanitarium funding.
In Cleveland Ohio a man and a woman are held by police over the Willie Whitla kidnapping. The woman confessed to kidnapping and warned of trouble for herself and a “hell in Sharon tomorrow.” Police say slips of money tied to the ransom were found at the bank. The pair, intoxicated at custody, deny knowing each other. A possible scandal involving prominent figures looms as investigators pursue links.
Des Moines reports the first year under the commission plan of municipal government ended with a $20,000 surplus over expenditures, reversing last year’s $180,000 deficit under the old system.
Local druggists report eight rights on the liquor law will be tested when it takes effect June 1. They expect the law to fail the test as too stringent and class legislation. Permits for Wellington druggists will expire soon but renewals will occur while awaiting a decision. Probate judges say permits stay active pending ruling on the new law. Defrauders Surrendered in Boston four men connected with structural steel were indicted for bid rigging and conspiracies to defraud the city.
Governor Stubbs announced he will travel to Washington next week to confer with President Taft about Kansas banking matters. Attorney General Jackson and Bank Commissioner Dalley will accompany him to seek federal recognition of the Kansas bank deposit guaranty law.
Jefferson City March 24 The Missouri House pushed the two cent mileage rate book bill to engrossment and gave it printling precedence. The measure requires railroads to sell mileage books for 500 1000 and 2000 miles at 2 cents per mile and accepted on mainline trains. Branch lines would charge three cents per mile. The bill notes it does not repeal the five cent fare law recently declared confiscatory by Judge Smith McPherson. Gotch Busy All Day Kansas City March 24 Frank Gotch world champion wrestler spent a busy day training for his bout with Raoul De Rouen. He wrestled local opponents and trained with Farmer Burns. De Rouen rested, saying rest will yield better results. The belting is 244 to 1 on Gotch.
In dense North Sea fog last night the imperial yacht Hohenzollern rammed and sank the Norwegian steamer Por. Por crew were rescued and the emperor was not aboard the Hohenzollern, which sustained only slight injuries.
In Scranton on March 24 reports say the morning session of mine workers was brief as resolutions about the bodies of Mrs. Amos Miller and her two children were referred to committees at Simsbury. The convention adjourned until this afternoon amid unconfirmed beliefs the mother may have taken her own life. The mood among delegates appeared opposed to a strike. Vienna and the Balkan situation also colored the day with pessimism.
Plainville reports consideration of a bond issue at five percent interest. C G Cochran offers to take bonds at four and a half percent with land, reducing annual interest to 837.50 from 975 and saving about 10750 per year over twenty years or more if a thirty-year limit is used. State law requires first offer to the state school fund. if terms are favorable they obtain the business.
A report notes that at High Valley the furnace workers were ordered to take a ten percent wage reduction. The move targets cost control amid a downturn, affecting skilled labor and potential production timelines.
A corrupted clipping reports Theodore Roosevelt’s ally Brown dying of apoplexy and a debate on corporal punishment in schools. It cites a Baptist leader Boyntey and a letter arguing for abolition of garnishment, claiming lawlessness and disrespect in classrooms. The article notes support for stronger school discipline via principal rounds.
Fred derick H. Richardson, sought in Elewira New York for allegedly obtaining $300,000 by false pretenses, died by his own action today when trapped by police in a Harrisburg Florida hotel on March 24.
In New York on a crowded East Side street a public school teacher Anna A. Mananao was shot and killed by her father as several pupils witnessed the scene. He attempted suicide but was disarmed. motive linked to the teacher leaving home after alleged ill treatment. Police report the father refused to fall at the station.
Topeka March 24 The governor and state officials met to resolve an enrollment mistake in the appropriation bill for Pittsburg Normal School and final schools. The error narrowed the Pittsburg sum from 121,000 to about 110,000, with the senate preferring 134,000 and a 121,000 compromise. If carried, Pittsburg Normal would net 110,000 rather than 121,000 after late session changes.
Cleveland police report two suspects, a man and a woman, held over the kidnapping of Willie Whitla. The woman confessed she led the boy’s abduction and they were with him in Cleveland from Thursday midnight to Monday night. Authorities note money found in $3, $10, and $20 bills totaling $400, tied to the ransom claim.
Washington March 24 Congressman Champ Clark Missouri minority leader spoke on the tariff bill addressing the House He urged against academic discourse and indicated willingness to waive general debate if amendments could be considered under the five minute rule He suggested ample time for section by section amendment and debate
A petition in bankruptcy was filed by creditors of the Colorado Chemical Company known as Denver Mud. The Kansas City plant operates under Kansas incorporation with reported liabilities around $60,000. Walder L. Smith, president and GM, is reportedly in the East while Arthur N. Allen of Chanute, Kansas, serves as secretary and treasurer.
Siyen Railes, 31, died near Seneca while chopping a climber with his brother Tryon when a freshly felled limb toppled and struck him. He left three widows and one son. Mrs Susie Holbert of 512 Illinois Street departs for Buckstown. The note mentions a season curtain raiser In the Bishop's Carriage with Mine Butterfly on the 29th and 30th.
Police traced the missing Billy Whitla to an abandoned Proxpect avenue residence opposite Plymouth Congregational Church in Cleveland after tips from a man who guardedly spoke of his partner. The kidnapper ate at the Thorpe Hotel while Billy was held nearby, and Det. Bernhard identified the hiding place after Billy described a site with a tall tree sales stand and the Thorpe Hotel sign. Mrs. Forker identified the arresting woman, confirming the suspect connection as authorities intensified the case.
Gov ernment engineers inspecting the new state capitol in Little Rock report widespread faults in the structure. They estimate repairs at 200000 and a further 1000000 to complete the building, noting 800000 dollars already spent by contractors.
Governor Stubbs designates April 2 as Arbor Day in Kansas and issues a proclamation praising the prairie states for planting trees and marking the spring. The proclamation urges universal observance and notes the good year for tree planting.
Mr and Mrs Verrard plan living arrangements with her mother Mira J Bailey at 455 Lilineiy Street as listed in a city notice containing readable fragments.
March 24 report says Representative W. J. Taylor, sponsor of the suffrage measure, challenged a colleague, causing a temporary uproar in the house. He later apologized for the outburst as proceedings resumed.
For sale items include a combined desk bunk case, several heaters, beds and pipes with a contact at 1001 Connecticut St. A feather pocketbook on the East side of Max’s Street is offered for reward by C B Dickey at 1112 New Jersey St with home phone 223. A small 17 acre farm for rent is described east of town on Eadora road, seen by Mrs Lizzie Read, care Weaver’s. Lost gold pin between 938 Tennessee Street and Masa Street, with directions to return.
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