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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1909

Page

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Masque Club Delivers Glowing Aims With In the Bishop's Carriage

The Masque Club of the university staged a superb evening led by Gertrude Messier, opening with Madame Butterfly as a curtain raiser. Graceful performances from Miss Grayce Waugh and Isabel Thames contrasted with a strong lead by Dorothea McKnight. New talents Milton Cain, Ray Eyssen, and Harold Armsby drew praise for fresh intensity, while the main drama In the Bishop's Carriage offered psychological tension and strong staging.

Gertrude Messier Grayce Waugh Dean Bramwell Isabel Thames Suzuki Dawn Chills Fred Hesser John Battaile Harry Slaymaker Madame Butterfly Amy Irene Radcliff Dorothes McKnight Nanes Olden Miss McKnight Lawrence Issanah Mitchell Nell Ramsey Edith Lawson Mag Monahan Nance Alberta Cresswell Winifred van Vliet Katherine Curry Milton Cain Ray Eyssen Harold Armeby Eyssen Dorgan Harold Armsby Edward Ramsey Armsby Eugene Hiup Ivan Rishon

Davidson Get Big Vote in Wichita Primary

In Wichita Kansas the commission primary produced Chas Davidson and Mayor J H Graham as mayoral nominees. Davidson led Graham two to one. With a field of forty three candidates, Rufus Gackenbsch L E Means and Henry Foetzel were named for commission. About 12 000 of 18 000 registered voters cast ballots at midnight.

Wichite Kans Commission Chas. Davidson J. H Graham Graham Rufus Gackenbsch L. E. Means Henry Foetzel

Abernathy Nominated In Leavenworth Mayoral Race

Omar Abernathy the business men's candidate defeated Stance Meyers the politicians' candidate by 1292 votes in yesterdays primaries. All four business candidates for commissioners held majorities from 700 to 1000 over opposition. The same slate will run next week unless politicians withdraw.

Leavenworth Kan Omar Abernathy Stance Meyers

Delay and dispute over Dayton electric franchise

City council committees spent hours trying to resolve terms with Dayton promoters who refused to commit to the two per cent levy and a north of river service. Promoters demand changes and now vow to delay. Laming and others warned the process is being gamed while the city seeks a fair and funded electric line.

Dayton Mr. Laming Laming Mr. Luming Bers Sit New York Ohio

Tour notes on St Gothard and Lucerne itinerary

The account outlines the European contest tour visiting Milan on July 26 with carriage drives, then a trip via the St Gothard railway to Lucerne on July 27. It highlights the scenic railway through seventy six tunnels and 324 bridges, and lists Lucerne sights such as the Lion of Lucerne, the Glacier Garden, the wooden bridges, and Alpine views from the Guiseh.

Milan Italy Come Lugano St. Gothard Lucerne St.Gothard Switzerland St. Gothard Pass Chiasso Alps Goeschenen Airolo Thea Sella Andermatt Thorvaldsen Tuileres Hiver Reuss St. Leodepar Glacier Garden Guiseh

Prohibitionists Win Push on Constitutional Amendment

Jefferson City March 30 Prohibitionists won 2 print today as the house instructed the committee on constitutional amendments to report the prohibition amendment. Democrats angrily protested alleged Republican city ticket support by brewery interests in St Louis.

Jefferson City House St. Louis

City council blocks dubious Dayton electric line deal

The Journal vents that Dayton promoters have not delivered any electric line and the council is right to demand evidence of business before forfeit or action. Lawrence seeks an honest, equitable line, not a slick bargain, and the council vows to safeguard public rights amid ongoing pressure.

Dayton Azrew Sullivan Journal Lawrence

Was Run Over While Bumming On Freight Trains

A tramp from Tennessee was severely injured when he was run over by a freight train near the yard. He was treated at Simmons's hospital after the accident, which occurred around 9 o'clock. He appeared of average build and admitted he might have jumped from the trains during the incident.

Society Notes Highlight Local Gatherings and Milestones

Prof and Mrs A M Wilcox entertain at home while the Foster Whist club hosts an afternoon, and the Sewing club meets with Miss Rye Butler. Parties, etiquette, and social chatter fill the scene alongside updates on marriages, anniversaries, and residents’ addresses in town.

Canfield Dead a Noted KU Professor Dies in New York

The University of Kansas and Columbia University mourn the death of Dr James Hulme Canfield a famed former professor and librarian who died in New York City after a streetcar accident caused a nervous shock and apoplexy His career spanned Kansas Nebraska and New York academia with leadership roles including dean at Kansas and librarian at Columbia He authored works on taxation government and education and held honorary degrees from Williams College and Oxford University.

New York City James H. Canfield Columbia University Kansas University Canfield St. Luke’s Hospital Dr. Canfield Lawrence Bliekmar Kansas College Williams College Oxford University James Hulme Canfield Delaware EB. H. Canfield Evon Brooklyn Canifield James Vermont Repuebace Europe Calmar Lund St. Joseph Mich Flavia Camp Clear Creek University of Kansas Univerrsity of Nebraska iOhio University Ohio University Harper’s Weekly Nebraska Jsane ‘Teachers Aasociation National Educational Association American Economic Association American Historical Society Cambridge Political iEconomy Club Ameriscn Association Laf’ Civics National Council of Educa Ition

Interurban Franchise Hints From Kansas City Men Visit

Kansas City investors Mr Hocker and Mr Dixon, active in the interurban line near Kansas City, visited Lawrence to gauge a local franchise. They will delay seeking a right of way until their line nears the city, with seven more miles to go toward Lawrence, aiming for early fall franchise talks. TL J W Branin, famed press operator, underwent appendicitis surgery at Good Samaritan hospital and is recovering. he previously impressed Western Union with a high speed press report from Boise Idaho reaching Chicago at about 50 words a minute.

Mr. Hocker Mr. Dixon Kansas City Lawrence J. W. Branin Northwest Good Samaritan Hospital E. H. Parker Branin Boise Idaho Western Union Iowa Chicago Portland Branin Wea Harry Kron

Crazy Snake Surrenders in Oklahoma War Echoes

Guthrie Oklahoma March 30 Crazy Snake chief of the Snake Indians offered to surrender to militia stating he feared surrender to local authorities. Reports from Muskogee Henryetta and Guthrie describe pursuit by 300 militiamen and civilians, tense stand in wooded hills near Pierce. Governor Haskell says Indians seek peace. Special Attorney Woodruff and Indian Agent Kelsey to investigate.

Guthrie Oklo Crazy Snake Canton Moon Muskogee Okla Craz Snake Woodruff Kelsey Henryetta Oklahoma Snake Hinself Coariers Camp Hickory George Woodruff Miterial Department Washington D. A. Kelsey Hearyelta Sandy Tobler Odell Marshall Baum Crazy Snake’s Lome Jed Okmulgee Ramsey Eufaula

Disgrace Prompts Bishop to Resign Missionary Leader

Oakland March 30 Archdeacon Eanery who has presided over his jurisdiction's missionary ward for nearly a decade has resigned. Pressure over his daughter's marriage to Qualico Aoki and the resulting controversy within the diocese led to his decision. The resignation appears connected to the scandal's impact within the church.

Oakland Cal Mareh Arcbateacun Eanery Pis Borgatl Reion Fettes Alifinia Bishop Nichols Helen Gladys Risery Qualico Aoki Bru Vlerts Jmirate

Weather Notes Forecast Cold Northward Spread Across States

Freezing temperatures extended last night to the northwest corner of Arkansas and the northern portion of Kansas, with frost reported in Abilene Texas. Widespread cloudiness expected, with flurries in the White Valley and at Dodge City, Huron, Denver, and Lake City. A low-pressure area moves from New England, with a weak center near New Mexico, high pressure in the Northwest and central U.S. Forecast calls for continued cloudiness tonight and Wednesday with possible ruinous conditions.

Kansas Home Panhaodle Texas Abilene Whie Valley Dodge City Huron Denver Galt Lake City New England New Mexico

Dentists Death After Alleged Attack at Madill

Ardmore Okla March 30 Dr William Ader a 3 dentist was shot last night by Harriet Pace a Mood Chickasaw Indian at Madill Oklahoma and died today The woman says that Ader attacked her A marriage license was granted today to Oscar Russell and Blanche Pens from Eudora Dr W F Osborn was there from Baldwin

Washington Little Rock Ark Eldorado Pickett Brothers Ardmore Okla William Ader Harriet Pace Madill Oklahoma Ader Oscar Russell Blanche Eudora

Alleged Attempt on Roosevelt Aboard Hamburg Steamer

A steerage passenger Giuseppe Tosti on the Hamburg threatened Theodore Roosevelt on the voyage east after leaving New York. He cried that Roosevelt would pay for it, was restrained by sailors, and jailed below deck. Roosevelt and his son Kermit stood on deck as the incident occurred. Tosti refused to eat for four days, crying that Roosevelt poisons him, and the ship’s doctor now tests his food.

New York Hamburg Theodore Roosevelt Giuseppe Tosti Horta United States Tosti Roosevelt

Explosion at railroad camp kills eight near Chillicothe C

Eight men were killed and eight injured when dynamite exploded as workers unloaded it from a car at a railroad construction camp near Chillicothe Ohio today. Most victims were African American. three were white.

Chillicothe

Marion Man Appointed Inspector General of Kansas Guard

E Baxter of Marion named inspector general of the Kansas National Guard by Governor Stubbs. He served as a Civil War sergeant and has kept close ties to military affairs since. Captain A J Connelly of Parsons named assistant adjutant general to replace Captain W W Denison, a veteran of the Spanish American War. No other changes expected in the Adjutant General's office.

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