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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
1
A readable fragment cites several 1900s Kansas items from Illinois street rooms to 12 room houses. It includes a lengthy reply by R Stubbs to Babe Waggener praising reform laws, debating budget, rail, and tax changes with references to Cyrus Leland Bailey and historical legislative sessions.
Little Rock Ark May 18 a quorum failed in both houses as the noon session opened. Forty three members of the house were present though fifty one needed. fourteen senators were seated with eighteen required. Another attempt will be made this afternoon. This is a victory for governor Pindall. We can supply all the furniture needed to start you in housekeeping or to keep you going after you pet started. Julius A Eriksen. $44 Mass St.
A jumble of classifieds and notices lists Loomas photographs on sale at 25 cents, subscriptions accepted at Smith's News Depot, and delivery options from Lawrence Transfer Co. Found hoisted on Vermont street a one seated buggy. Rentals and rooms for summer, horse sales, and wants ads fill the page with local business and personal notices from D. F. Heuston and Bell phone listings.
Mae C Wood seeks absolute divorce from Senator Thomas C Platt in Supreme Court with co respondent Mrs Til Tian Janeway. Wood testifies she married Platt Nov 9 190? and produced letters she says were from Platt describing affection and other matters. A photo on the back bears the caption To my little wife.
Hot Springs Arkansas May 18 The Southern Baptist convention adopted resolutions condemning the liquor traffic in all its forms urging national government to oppose privilege taxes in dry states and calling on Congress to bar liquor shipments into dry territory. It also urged voters to oppose candidates aligned with saloon interests.
In Wichita Kansas on May 18 Susie Miller a 12 year old girl died when a 2 year old baby she held reached for an illuminated bulb during a severe electrical storm. The bulb was highly charged and she fell stunningly to the floor while the baby remained unhurt except for minor injuries.
Mr George Innes of Lawrence returns from Wichita where he attended the opening of the Innes store. The event featured two orchestras on different floors and a lavish display. The Wichita Beacon notes his interview praising Wichita and his investment faith, with a ball game outing and a city tour by auto.
In Pittsburgh on May 18, the Allegheny National Bank suspended after embezzlement by cashier William Montgomery. Montgomery, jailed for 404000, faces a missing sum approaching two million. The bank collapse threatens over a million idle funds and may force city bonds to cover immediate expenses. State funds also tied up as authorities seek a remedy.
The Atlantic battleship fleet began its voyage from its anchorage at Hoan to Paget Sound, San Francisco, California, on May 18, with ships moving out promptly as planned.
Freder ick May Holland, author of reviews, essays, and pamphlets, died in Concord Massachusetts yesterday aged seventy two. Police report two intoxicated men named Skinny Wilson and Melvin Hunter seen this morning. Sparse almanac of unrelated local ads closes with Boughton's Mass address and Wiedemann's peach ice cream plug.
Maereets by wire report grain and provisions with receipts 136 cars May, prices for wheat May July and Sept noted along with cash bids. Corn May July Sept bids and mixed and white corn prices listed. Oats rye hay butter eggs show varied quotes. Cattle and hogs receipts given with range of prices for native steers heifers stockers bulls calves hogs including packers and light pigs.
The Kanwaka township assessor filed returns with the tax commissioner this afternoon. Personal property was 153,155 dollars and real estate 944,255 dollars, totaling 1,007,410 dollars. Last year's totals were 17 dollars for personal property, 151,200 dollars for real estate, and a total of 163,000 dollars.
May 18 in Laporte Indiana reports Blening renamed the Ginnesa farm. The sheriff will turn over the farm surface to three feet, hoping to locate more skeletons. A nearby pond will be dragged to uncover remains, near the private cemetery.
In Fairmont West Virginia on May 18 Rav A Coffman a 50 year old prominent Methodist Episcopal clergyman killed his wife by slashing her throat. He is believed to be insane and at large.
Fresno May 18 indications point to a sharp contest for the temporary chairmanship of the state democratic convention meeting this afternoon. Mayor A C Harper of Los Angeles and State Senator J B Sanford of Mendocino county are contenders for the honor. Delegates favor a delegation instructed for Bryan.
Ashland Wis May 18 W M Tompkins head of the bar of Northern Wisconsin died today of cancer. The pulp mill of the Lake Superior Corporation of the Canadian Sea across the river from this city was destroyed by fire early today. The loss 200000.
Emperor Franz Joseph in Vienna reports a mild ailment causing a postponement of all events involving Jensen. The notice notes the emperor’s condition remains unsettled and schedules will adapt accordingly.
Fragmentary notices mention shoe repair services at 921 to 728 Mai Street and a note about W. J. Broidhartt offering repairs. Also mentions Union Pacific Tea Co closure and LaCross line hammocks. The legibility is poor with several garbled phrases.
Cleveland May 18 reports of street car disturbances during a strike. Wires were cut and non union men were attacked by strike supporters. Lakewood suburbs saw multiple wire cuts prompting the Municipal Traction to suspend service without local protection. Arbitration talks continued between union leaders and the state arbitration board, with the Traction Company refusing to concede reinstatement at the expense of current workers.
Ottawa council heard a frank admission that one interurban line would run from southern Kansas via Ottawa, but financing is incomplete. Kansas City & Southern Railway submitted a franchise, with secretary Dr. Dudley and chief engineer Cal Lambkin present. action left to next meeting as committee dates are set. The company claims a lower-grade route and has representation in European financial centers.
Hazen Rouge May 19. Governor Sander's inaugural message urges absolute suppression of race trick gambling and local option with high license to regulate the Se guar traifie. He condemns rumor and gambling at race tracks near New Orleans and calls for legislation banning all forms of gambling. The address also mentions prohibiting concubinage between white and Black people.
In district court the Perkins estate filed a new suit against Mutual Benefit Insurance for ten thousand dollars. Dodson vs State Bank at Eudora was dismissed for want of prosecution. Chandler vs Bowersock was being tried. Chandler lost a hand at work and the machine that severed it was shown in court.
Washington May 18 Republicans in the house through a majority of the committee on ways and means served final notice that there will be no tariff revision this session. Representative Clark of Missouri moved in the omnibus bill for a favorable report on about eighty tariff reduction and removal bills. the motion failed on a solid party line vote by all Republican committee members.
Secretary Taft arrived in Washington from Panawa and visited the White House for about thirty minutes. He did not discuss the Isthmus trip results due to many visitors congratulating him on the outlook for his nomination to the presidency.
Leavenworth Kansas May 18 L B Wheat an old time leader of the Kansas bar died this morning aged eighty years from complications due to old age He was the first lawyer admitted to the bar in this county arriving here in 1859 He was also father of the apple industry in Kansas and gave Fred Wilbouse of Kansas The Apple King his first start.
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