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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
1
Patrons welcomed to Lawrence lodging and dining with strong rates. Daily rate set at 2.25, boarding options 4.60 5.00 and 5.30. Notices list other local businesses including a livery stable, real estate agent, mortgage lender, and ads for eggs and a lost gold watch with a reward.
A large crowd in Lawrence greeted the Katsas Automobile Club endurance run from Kansas City. Car No. 6 retired with a breakdown, while Car No. 1 punctured on the road. Pilot car No. 6 carried flags and confetti as the fleet moved through Lawrence amid few accidents.
Washington May 16 The president went to the Senate with the following nominations for confirmation.
The Journal urges aggressive policing of so called vagrants, arguing liquor sellers without visible support should be treated as vagrants and that wage enforcement is the only effective remedy to curb street crime. The piece claims vagrancy laws could prevent frequent holdups if used more.
Auto run successful with ideal day and fair roads aiding contestants. The Kansas Automobile Club event began with a pilot car at City Drug Store early this morning. Gustafson drew many farmers seeking highlights while official checker Hals kept busy as crowds arrived for eye tests and registration.
Senator Aldrich reported from the committee on finance that a resolution authorizing seeking assistance for tariff investigations was adopted by the senate without debate. The committee will begin investigations shortly after adjournment.
Topeka May 16 Assistant Attorney General Trickett filed suit in the supreme court against leading policemen and detectives of Kansas City Kansas. The charge is that these officials failed to furnish evidence to Attorney General.
Eudora township assessor emails county report noting personal property 531805 and real estate 1795180 value this year, up sharply from last year. Article also reports a tragic family shooting in Mitledgeville Georgia with father killed by son and wounded father. Navy to build one of two new battleships at Brooklyn Navy Yard per presidential approval and orders issued by Acting Secretary Newberry.
Washington May 16 A lively House session featured Speaker Cannon and members during consideration of a bill to compensate government employees for injuries in service. Alexander of New York presided, Cockran pressed for order, and Gaines demanded a hearing as the chamber quarreled over procedure. The house remained noisy but orderly amid interruptions and remarks about discipline.
Abienzo May 16 delegates from fifty commercial and shippers associations in the Midwest met to discuss preventing freight rate increases. Rail executives argued moderate hikes are needed to fund new equipment and further improvements boosting employment, while others protested the proposed rise. A Kansas City petition and statements from W C Brown of New York Central framed the dispute as a clash over wages for 3,500,000 railroad workers and the nation’s economic recovery.
District Attorney Jerome faces Dr Evans as an alienist in the Thaw habeas corpus proceedings at Poughkeepsie New Jersey May 16. Evans testified Thaw sane now but insane at times, with Jerome winning admission of his expert opinion after a lively exchange. The courtroom drew many spectators including teachers wives and a Vassar instructor, most sympathetic to Thaw.
The Pork Burrell bill passed the house providing federal aid for ten Kansas cities and towns. Total appropriation amounts to $487,500 for building and site projects in Manhattan, Wellington, Concordia, and a post office at Wichita, with extensions and related improvements listed. The senate then approved an amendment adding $600 for a pay center extension.
The Municipal Street Car Company faced a large strike after unions voted overwhelmingly to halt service over wage issues. Crowds blocked tracks, damaged equipment, and clashes with police occurred across St. Clair and Euclid Beach lines. Officials warned authorities to prepare for possible militia deployment as crews faced violence and vandalism.
A blaze in Tuttle Oklahoma on May 16 destroyed the principal business block and caused about 50 000 dollars in losses. The fire started in the Hank of Tuttle. No injuries are reported and investigators search for the cause.
Mey Go to Philippines. Mare Island Cal May 16 Naval theles report that armored cruisers West Virginia Maryland Colorado Pennsylvania California and South Dakota may be ordered to the Philippines in the fall. They will engage in target practice and avoid a lighted Manila bay in October. The house equipped with electric porch lighting is promoted as safer as light cannot be blown out by wind and the door can be opened at will. A local electrician is urged to install such lighting. Grover Glass fined $5 in Judge Clark's court for a railroad trespass case. retailer Fein advertises electric lamps and wiring expertise.
The readable fragments mention money amounts and quantities such as gallons and cents, but the text is garbled. No coherent event, person, or place can be determined from the readable portions.
Grain and provisions report: Wheat prices for May July and Sept futures with cash bids. corn bids for May July Sept. rye and oats quotes. hay and timothy prices. butter and eggs values. Live stock shows cattle receipts 1500 with unchanged prices and hog receipts 5000 with ranges from 5.10 to 5.35 for hogs. Chicago market figures for wheat corn pork and oats included.
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