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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
2
W F March cashier swears to bank statement balance figures for 1908. It lists deposits cash and certificates, checks and drafts, and totals for state bank in Kansas. Notary public attestations and director names appear at the end.
Lincoln Kansas suffered a devastating tornado last night. Sunai Kans Alay 21 One person Mrs Fred Grothe was killed and several others injured as Lincoln, a small town northwest of Salina, endured damage. Houses were destroyed, a gam sber unroofed, barns blown down. Mrs Grothe died today from injuries.
In District Court arguments were heard today for rentals for Charles Pine charged with violating the prohibitory law and of Buddy Craig. The cases were taken under advisement. A verdict of 273 was given in favor of Shaake in Shaake versus the Santa Fe. Grover Cleveland was sentenced to the Reform School. Barney Moore received a parole. The court recessed until Friday morning.
Rushville Indiana May 21. In a jealous spree Marshall Hollowell aged thirty shot his former sweetheart Miss Mary Ertel aged twenty nine at her north Rushville home and then killed himself. Both are dying.
Mrs Sarah Morasch aged forty eight was found guilty of murder in the first degree by a Kansas City Kansas jury for poisoning four year old Roth Miller. She faces a life sentence. The rest of the text advertises boarding houses and Edison phonographs with local store promotions.
The 120th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church opened in Kansas City with leaders and foreign missionaries in attendance. Snow across Wyoming and Montana left up to three feet in places, wrecking crops and livestock. The retirement of moderator William Henry Roberts of Philadelphia was announced, with Rev. K P Fullerton and Rev. Mark A. Matthews among possible successors.
In Cleveland on May 21 the street railway strike neared resolution as Forest City workers agreed to leave seniority rights to arbitrators. Key demands centered on arbitration of all issues. Violence occurred overnight with dynamite damage to cars. few injured. Union and company named Avery and Stearns as initial arbitrators and planned a five man pool to choose a third.
May 21 a militant suffragist group protested outside the premier's Downing Street residence in London while in Washington the Senate adopted a joint Aldrich resolution creating a nine senator and nine representative national monetary commission. Police cleared the street and several demonstrators were arrested as the dispute over enfranchisement and banking laws continued.
A May incident in Chicago involving multiple suspects ends in a brutal strangulation and death. Police reported a gaping wound and chaotic scene in a downtown district with several individuals implicated.
Market wire from Kansas City May 21 shows wheat prices for various futures and cash grades, with No. 2 hard at 94 16e and No. 2 red at 95 96e. Corn bids include May 68%c and July 61%c, with cash No. 2 mixed at 25 to 2 white 70c. Oats No. 2 white 52 44 56e. Live stock receipts list cattle at 3,060 with native steers $5.97 to $10, stockers $3.25 to $5.50, cows and heifers $2.25 to $6.40, hog receipts 13,000 with heavy 35.50 to 5.00, packers $5.40 to $5.60, pigs $5.30 to $5.50. Chicago May 22 markets note wheat prices and various bids. cattle receipts about 3,500 with steers and heifers priced.
Mayfield Ky May 21 Without water the city is at the mercy of a fire which has already caused a loss of $100,000 and is still burning. Isaac Kohen a grocer in the burned district died from excitement as the fire began, described as incendiary in origin.
Property transfers listed include Edwin Perkins and wife and Lulu K Brown and husband Doug to John Bradford Perkins and Leander Wilkes Perkins for 2800 dollars. undivided half interest in N portion of 6-13-21 to same grantees for 1500. further deeds between E L Saylor and James W Collins for 1500. various lots and streets in Baldwin and Lawrence Kansas conveyances. a note on Cotton Seed Crushers Association annual convention confirms today’s session with officers and regional endorsements. local ad mentions 20 cent marshmallows at Wiedemann’s.
The three man gasoline launch Pride of Lawrence landed at Sand Bridge pier after a Lawrence to Topeka voyage in a 344 hour trip. Commander Morris Captain Manley and Mate Iliff reported distanced sandbars and a moon timing dispute with Dr Jaynes almanac. They aim to prove Kaw River is navigable to Topeka for authorities in Washington.
In South Bend Indiana on May 21 a 45 horsepower touring car owned by John C Ellsworth plunged from a steep embankment along Sumption Prairie road injuring six people including R Wills secretary of the American Trust company Samuel Leeper president of the same bank Samuel Good a real estate broker Samuel Lentz a coal dealer John C Ellsworth a dry goods merchant and HI Gerard the chauffeur all listed as seriously hurt.
A misplaced switch on the Antwerp express crashed into a pilgrim train on a siding near Antwerp Belgium May 21 killing many and injuring over a hundred. Rescue teams from Contich Antwerp Amiens and local soldiers worked amid mangled cars and a hastily converted morgue as crews toiled to remove victims and treat the wounded.
May 21 New York City. A 50 pound explosive damaged the Bay Chester bridge on the Marlem branch of the New York New Haven Hartford line. The steel structure for foot and vehicle traffic was largely wrecked. Workmen had complained of labor troubles and threats. Two watchmen nearby were knocked down. two suspects fled as shots were fired.
Senator Burrows, named temporary chairman of the Republican national convention, held a private conference with President Roosevelt in Washington today. He would say only that the call was personal and declined to discuss details.
The Journal will give away 100 Nickel Theater tickets to children. Sign a name in a box at the Journal office and be present at 4:15 Friday to draw. Tickets are valid for ten days, no charge, one per child, and all siblings may enter.
Moran Kans May 21 Almost the entire morning at the trial of Samuel Whitlow charged with the murder of Miss May Sapp focused on the mother Mrs J N Sapp. She testified the waist of the girl buttoned in the back and could not conceal a weapon. Witnesses described the scene at Moran and Whitlow’s presence at the yard. The defense argues suicide.
W A Morgan of Cottonwood Falls was elected department commander defeating Rev B F Boyle by thirty seven votes 341 to 304 in a taillot. W L Ogden Ness county named senior vice commander and S ld Churchill Douglas county junior vice. Ottawa chosen for next encampment. Morgan a Kansas pioneer and former Cottonwood Falls editor.
May 21 at Washington reports on good authority that Congress will not adjourn before Wednesday May 27 and may extend into June 1. Unsettled conference on several key measures and doubt over the public buildings bill prevent an early adjournment this week.
The two houses concur to include in the law a senate provision for a subsidy to carry mail to Japan China Australia South America and the Philippines. A stray note mentions weather at a university train gauge and a local shop advertisement for ice cream fruit soda water cigars and tobacco.
May 21 Supreme Court dismissed Mae Wood's annulment suit against Senator Platt. Wood arrested on a perjury charge and jailed under $5,000 bail. Senator Platt's son Frank testified letters questioned as evidence, claiming originals were burned. no marriage reference found. Miss Wood, Nebraska lawyer, sought to cross examine but was refused.
Two resolutions in the Senate seek an investigation into alleged political and legal pressure against the Uncle Sam Oil Co of Oklahoma. They request information on the fraud order against H H Tucker Jr and the Company, and urge review by the Post Office and Judiciary departments and the Senate Post Office Committee.
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