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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
1
In Topeka on May 26 druggists fear the new liquor law will end permits at midnight Friday. Officials say permits must be voided as soon as the law takes effect, or sellers risk violating the new statute. Roosevelt party travels from Heatley ranch to Nairobi and will reach George McMillan’s townhouse this afternoon.
The English Derby at Epsom on May 26 was won by Minoru, owned by King Edward. Bir Martin, an American horse, ridden by Skeets Martin, fell during the race and exited early.
May 26 witnessed a tariff debate in which McEnery of Louisiana spoke in favor of higher sugar duties while Bristow proposed amending the tariff by striking standard duties and lowering refined sugar from 1.91 to 1.82 percent per pound. Bristow charged that proponents of tariff cuts aid graft and called protectives the best friends of American industry.
More than five hundred Kansas bankers convene for the Kansas Bankers Association annual meeting in Wichita. President W. M. Peck of Concordia condemns the recent bank guaranty law as a rank piece of false pretense.
A fragment recalls an old classified notice urging readers to search a cellar for old clothing furniture stoves and items of little value. It promotes placing a four line ad in the Journal for twenty five cents and encourages readers to advertise. the snippet hints the Journal can help moves items.
Springfield May 26 Congressman William Lorimer of Chicago Republican was elected United States Senator as anti-Hopkins Republicans and Democrats united to end a lengthy stalemate. The final roll showed Lorimer leading 108 to 76 with Hopkins and Stringer also listed. The scene in the Illinois House featured clashes, gavel blows, and tense moments as lawmakers debated the floor rights of ex-state officers amid the vote.
District court begins the Samuel Nite murder trial with jurors being selected. The former Kansas University student is accused of killing his father during a family dispute as prosecutors and defense counsel prepare for testimony from witnesses including B F Fiegenbaum and other Lawrence residents. Public sentiment in the Garden City area favors Nite, though the jury will decide his fate.
Gertrude Broasler dramatic director of the Masque club of the University will entertain members of the companies of the Royal Knava and The Bishop's Carriage at her home Friday evening. Tech Methodist ladies hosted a delightful supper for the men of the thatch in the parlors last evening.
Miss Olivia Stokes sister of J Phelps Stokes travels from Redlands California to New York in a private car with her niece for a Sunday stay. The voyage costs about 2400 dollars including car charter and Chicago and New York fares, reflecting a highly publicized private journey.
In Iola Kansas on May 26 the murder case against Mrs Arlie Heaton for killing her husband Clint Heaton neared jury deliberation after lengthy pleas from both sides and a dramatic account from Mrs Heaton. The crowded courtroom heard testimony seeking to sway the verdict as witnesses testified and the judge instructed the jury.
A Lawrence social column mixes gossip with a murder trial scene as a minister testifies that a man abused him in prison. The piece weaves party descriptions with local ethics, fashion, slang, and small town judgments, capturing a period mood.
A chaotic morning from Washington to Chicago as S N North resigns as census director to Taft while a massive Schwarzschild plant blaze at the stockyards injures no one. Firefighters control a nine story lard plant structure in Lawrence and continuing investigations unfold with grand jury testimony planned locally.
Purely personal notes list numerous residents visiting or traveling to Kansas City and Topeka. Mentions include Miss Elle Beker, Mrs J B Shearer, W Laping, Bert Bayles, George Hubertson, Miss Laura and Ella BileY, Mr and Mrs L Patterson, Wirt Shoop, Mrs Nelson Piper, Miss Geraldine Stewart, Mr and Mrs K W Fiegenbaum, Mrs Healey, Miss Florence Healey, Miss Boosie Margis, Mrs George Barker, Mrs E E Porter, Miss Elizabeth Tustan, Mrs A K Smith, Mrs C A Autun, Mrs Harry Snyder, A P Starkweather, Fritz Luckay, Mrs I B Robinson, M Cohn, Mrs George Parkhurst, Mrs Robert Garver, Miss Agnes Abrlaub, Mrs Max Wilhelmi, Mrs W A Annesley, and others visiting in Topeka, Lawrence, Excelsior Springs, Clarence, Denver, and California. Also notes about weddings, school positions, and a father’s illness influencing travel.
Mitchell South Dakota May 26 Major Israel C Greene aged 8 years who captured John Brown at Harpers Ferry is dead on his farm near here after thirty six years residence. He was a close friend of General Robert E Lee Ottawa Kans May 26 Horace Hi Day a nephew of Julie Brown Osawatomie died last night at the old homestead in this county where Brown lived much of the time while in Kansas. The Day family came here from New York in 1836 at Brown's suggestion.
The noon-day offerings at the One Dairy are proving very popular with customers, drawing steady crowds and steady sales as diners seek quick, affordable meals. The establishment reports rising foot traffic and positive word of mouth from locals.
A minor magnitude quake shock lasting seconds was felt across Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Iowa and adjacent areas. Reports from Peoria Kewanee Rockford Joliet Streator Freeport Bloomington Moline Elgin Aurora Springfield JH Kavis Janesville Beloit Dubuque Muskegon Kalamazoo and others noted buildings chimneys and dishes disturbed but only minor damage.
Mandamus aimed at forcing county commissioners to replace Sam Halderman with an old soldier under the soldier preference law. Judge Smart set hearing for June 10. Halderman has possession, while Parnell holds the office pending board action. County officials discuss strategy as the case sparks local interest and raises questions about the old soldiers’ preference.
Two men armed with revolvers raided a gambling house in Sapuipa Oklahoma on May 26 taking about 500 dollars in cash. The victims refuse to prosecute the robbers who are well known in the area.
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