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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
1
Classified notices list J Blair and Rudolph as physicians with office addresses in Vermont and Kentucky, plus a Santa Fe Hotel ad promising rooms and meals. The Santa Fe Hotel and Opera House establish services in Lawrence with daily rates, livery, and a real estate and insurance section.
An illustration contrasts owning time against paying rent. Renter pays 10 per month for the full 69 months totaling 690 with no long term asset and possible moving costs. In Ownership the borrower also pays 10 monthly for 69 months deducting rent, then gains ownership. Clinton Michigan reports a will case verdict setting aside Colonel Thomas Snell's will due to unsound mind.
The Philippine commission disclosed the assembly bill to appoint twenty five permanent jurors in each province to serve on all jury cases. It deemed the proposal not ideal and likely to invite political abuses.
Three young men discussed a woman while an old man dozed nearby. He confronts them, reveals she is his cousin, and scolds the youths as a lesson. The bystander asks how to help, and the scene ends with the youths fleeing.
The annual exercises honor sixty five graduates with diplomas and a regular address to the class by Hon. J. D. Bowersock. The program includes songs and a string quartet, with various student speakers and a presentation of diplomas by Mr. Jee Innes.
A severe weather outbreak across Oklahoma on May 20 reports tornadoes near Enid Cushion Duncan and Navina with five killed at Duncan and three critical near Cushion. Red River wide and Cimarron rising as Cottonwood flood likely tonight. Hail damages crops. communications down statewide.
An investigation opened into the mysterious death of Charles Muskogee Oklahoma. Heavy rains and rising rivers followed his death at a hotel in New York. Authorities held the taxicab driver, her maid, and an elevator man in custody as the case drew police scrutiny.
The Journal prints a solemn roster of soldiers buried in Lawrence area cemeteries, noting seventeen names added last year. It honors their endurance and impact, and describes a cemetery procession to honor the dead and the living who preserved liberty.
New York May 29 Four indictments were returned by the federal grand jury today. The proceedings allege improper transactions tied to the government cotton statistics leak from years past. Meanwhile Iurant Oklahoma reports the Red River fell ten feet in forty eight hours and rail traffic may resume soon amid widespread devastation.
May 29 report notes another rise in the Arkansas River after a night rainstorm. Lightning struck two oil tanks in the Glenn pool during the storm, destroying them. Each tank held 1,600 barrels of oil. The loss estimated at $25,000.
Pittsburg May 29 reports that receivership proceedings for the Wabash and Pittsburg Railway Company will be instituted today by the Goulds in either state or United States court.
Real estate transfersinclude Porter to Grace Gtchock lot 101 103 King Street Baldwin W S Everett to George W Smith 10500 Lot 13 Mason Street Lawrence Kansas Martha A Thompson to James Edwin Stubbe 5500 east 14 of BE of SW 36-12-19 James F Riley and wife to Elsie H Leach 500 south half lot 108 110 Lincoln Baldwin W W Russ to Carrie E Caine 2000 Lot 186 Town Street Lawrence Quit ClaimDeed Lander Robinson to Emma Robinson Lots 3 4 block 7 Lane Place Add Lawrence One line notes Journal history and a snippet on weather and a wanted ad plus Bryan nomination at Denver.
Ledger style classified notice describes a modern eight room rental with iron and barn, water, bath, furnace, newly remodeled at 50 block Louisiana street. Inquiries to AL Robinson. Also offered is a $500 note maturing in three years at 6 percent interest with security valued at $2,400. Contact Frank Bales Lourene at 1345 Ky.st.
In Pennsylvania this morning a Royal Blue Flyer observation car plunged down an embankment near Connellsville injuring twenty. Three died. victims were rushed to Cumberland for hospital treatment as nurses and volunteers organized aid from nearby towns. The train departed Pittsburgh at eight o clock bound for New York.
Princeton prosecutor George Berdine opened a continued inquiry into the death of Bertha Vanderbilt, assistant librarian at Princeton University. The body was found May 18 in the Raritan Canal near Princeton village with facial injuries thought to be from a fall. absence of autopsy left questions about an apparent accident versus foul play. The father expressed belief the death was accidental, but Vanderbilt’s later communication suggested possible involvement of a person in town.
The Verdothe High School Budget reviews a strong year with a strikingly edited annual offering. It includes the senior class biography and four class histories, plus a photo section and two notable commencement speeches. The book goes on sale this evening at the ceremony and later at local bookstores priced at fifteen cents.
Pittsburgh, May 29 reports say ten people have died since midnight due to extreme heat with many others prostrate. The thermometers show 85 degrees as officials warn residents to seek shade and hydration amidst the hot spell.
Chicago May 2 Johnnie Prid More superintendent of the experimental department at the McCormier plant of the International Harvesting company testifies that any party with sufficient capital can manufacture harvesting machinery despite many patented devices. He notes actual machinery costs fell 30 to 35 percent since 1885 to 1902 while raw material costs are the highest in 38 years. Commissioner Ganse rules the cost comparison question need not be answered by the employer. hearing ends tomorrow.
Consular dispatches from Samos report that at least 150 killed in four days of fighting at Vathy the capital of the island. The governor took refuge in public buildings as clashes continued and refugees fled to Athens.
Tomorrow marks the last day of school in Lawrence public schools. The bell rings will not summon students. instead, each room held programs with speaking, music, and dialogues. Children wore their best, and rooms were decorated with spring flowers.
The year ends with a university chapel address by R. W. McClaughrey entertained seniors in caps and gowns. Prof Higgins presented medals to all members of university organizations, awarded only to those belonging to such groups.
The Indian Curio Store highlights new designs in Mexican and Indian pottery now on display at 917. The south window features the latest arrivals including Mexican drawn work sombreros Indian canes moccasins bat bands and other ornaments. A novelty item such as Indian Pinon outs is offered to refresh room decor.
May 29 report that Theodore H Price Moses Isas Frederick A Preckham all from New York and Edwin S Holmes Jr former assistant statistician of the department of agriculture were indicted by the grand jury of the supreme court in the District of Columbia on charges of conspiracy growing from the 1903 aviation scandal.
Chas Connor admitted guilt for robbing a girl in the park and was fined one dollar and costs. The case against Newt Coates was continued until June 9.
A hand painted gold traced dinner set, normally $7, will be given to customers of Indiana Cash Grocery who present a coupon and pay $2.95. Ask us about it.
A morning scene on a Massachusetts street involved a dog and cat fight ending with a large gray cat killed at Guenther’s Grocery. Lawrence merchants announce Decoration Day windows and displays of old firearms. Lewis H. Schatt, once committed in 1879, dies at Topeka asylum hospital. Dr. Fuller the examining physician. German M E Sunday school cancels Saturday practice. June records mentioned for Edison and Drug.
Washington May 20 Senator LaFollette moved to stall the currency compromise with two quorum demands and a later appeal from the chair. He sought to block action as Senate debated the bill with support from Senator Stone of Missouri. The vice president denied further roll calls, signaling a formal filibuster attempt even as floor time continued.
Tol Kansas May 28 Mrs Sapp mother of May Sapp fainted in court as site attorney described the murder case of Samuel Whitlow. Mrs Sappite was in the courtroom and bail was retrieved from the pool. Arguments dominated today as prosecutors and defense argued the case, with a jury expected tonight.
A fierce wind storm swept through Salina Kansas on May 28 causing one death and wounding twenty two others. The deceased is George Taln and among the injured are Mrs George Hahe who died later, Frank Crites and wife, John Bowtisn and family, and Durant and family. Several injured were listed with likely fatalities.
A tornado from the southwest devastated a prairie area, killing the McParland family and a Mosher child. William Appleby and kin were injured as homes and outbuildings were carried away, barns scattered, and crops ruined. The Durant home was torn apart, with debris blowing family members from the farm. Damages run into thousands.
A tornado struck Hale village near Chilli Vale, Missouri, late yesterday. Everett Ramsey, 21, was fatally injured and three others seriously hurt. A number of houses were unroofed.
An anonymous blood writen threat warns Father Peter J Callaghan head of the Paulist Order Chicago and Attorney Francis qunckley that they face death. St Marys church at Wabash Avenue and Hubbard Court is said to be blown up by dynamite tied to Herman Billek murder case and a pardon appeal.
Secretary Taft departed for Norwich Conn to address the board of trade tonight. He will attend Memorial Day exercises at Grant's Tomb in New York tomorrow.
Loudoun May 29 M Fallieres president of France left London for Dover today after a four days visit. Crowds gave him a rousing farewell. Petersburg May 29 reports of a possible rupture in diplomatic relations between Russia and Persia are denied by the foreign office and the Persian legation.
More than 300 college athletes from nineteen schools compete at Franklin Field in the thirty third annual intercollegiate track and field championship at the University of Pennsylvania. The event, expected to be one of the most important in years, features all the large colleges.
Washington May 29 Speaker Cannon bids farewell to President Roosevelt in the morning and says if Congress acts today he will depart Washington tomorrow for home.
Probate Judge Hugh Means will travel to Endora tomorrow to deliver the Memorial Day address. In district court this afternoon the State vs. Osborne case was continued indefinitely.
In Paris a display invites customers to enjoy porch seating with parch chairs that shed rain. A washing machine from Homa Store fits a lady's trunk. Mentholis relieves prickly heat. Paris items include crates from Eston-Hurlbut and a Dayton demonstration of a machine. The French government reportedly offered exclusive European rights for three years if the machine carries two men and flies thirty miles. A Palace of Sweets delivers ice cream and fruit citywide. The Gearless implement by Evans-Metcalf is advertised, and a weekly band concert is planned in Central Park.
Dallas May 28 The Trinity River has receded allowing pumping station work and water to be restored in the mains. The electric light plant has resumed operations. Repairing of railroad bridges is underway and through traffic on all lines will be resumed in a few days.
May 20 Denver was chosen as the site for next year’s general assembly of the Presbyterian church by a near unanimous frat ballot. The note lists local businesses and prices including Wiedemann’s ice cream and various ads for photography, stationery, and goods on Mass Street, Lawrence.
Markets by wire show Wheat quotes with May at 53 4, July 54 4, Sept 84 4 cents and cash No 2 hard 93 98 cents. Corn May 68 14, July 62 5, Sept 59 1/2 cents cash No 2 mixed 68 1/2. rye 74 78 cents. Hay prices listed Timothy 11.50 to 12.75, Prairie 9.50 to 10.00, Butte Creamery 21 1/2 cents, eggs variable per dozen.
Two parcels near the University are listed with Alfred Whitman & Co with eight and ten sovia buses as sale units. Instalment plans from 500 to 1000 dollars cover either property. 50 and WU foot lots, horse properties with water, built three and four years ago in a splendid location likely to rise in value. Some wall looted rental houses offered. Ready money for farm loans. Room 5 F A A Bidg.
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