30 May 1907
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
1
In McPherson Kansas May reports show frost and dry weather killed many early bloom bees. Farmers with bees fear starvation as alfalfa blooms fail from frost and no alternative food source is available. Local livery stables and go-to services remain idle as beekeepers seek quick relief.
The president issued a proclamation creating a sixty foot wide access reservation along the eastern border of Catitercia nettaul N. The aim is to suppress across the international line. Private portions in the projected reservation line are to be used for roads and are reserved from the order. Since Mexico and the United States abolished the Zona Libre free zone, smuggling prevention has grown in importance.
A suspected insane tramp appeared at several doors asking for food while claiming money to pay. Marshal Kincaid and a squad found Frank Hagerman of Salina, a banker, with seven other men allegedly joining him. Hagerman described a strange journey to Kansas City with delays caused by snow and mule issues as F.C. York of Salina recounted their incognito trip and stiff suspicion from households they encountered.
A San Francisco committee of commercial interests formally demanded Mayor Lchmitz remove the incumbent police commission, signaling a first step in restoring law and order per Governor Gillette’s suggestion. The group expects the mayor’s decision today.
At Fraser Hall last evening the University held its annual commencement program in Fine Arts. Students from the department of Fine Arts performed vocal, instrumental and pipe organ pieces before a large crowd. The three junior artists Hodgson Waters and Bauman displayed fluent, brilliant playing with memories intact and drew praise from attendees.
Promoters secure pledges for 500 acres of cantaloupes with M Gott, ex Rocky Ford inspector, to supervise. Whiting notes past success. Garden City melon trade aims to boost markets at Reading and ship carlets. Local truck farmers push for a canning factory as vegetable and fruit growing grows.
Eleven members of the University of Kauria track team and baseball squad received ORR honors. Track honorees include Russell Putnam Haddock Young Parker Priest Miller Cummins Coolay Drake. Baseball awardees: Brookens Oran Jennings Young Holmes Bailey Angney Hoffman Bloss Carlson.
Haskell defeated Baker University 3 to 2 in a fast tense game. Baker stranded the bases loaded several times but failed to score. The highlight was three sharp double plays by Baker. Afterward Baker seniors beat the faculty 9 to 3.
Ed Klein fishing yesterday two miles below the dam found hundreds of dead fish floating downstream. Investigating, he traced the cause to dynamiting under the dam.
Memorial day was observed at the national capital on a broader scale than usual with business suspended and citizens uniting to honor the heroic dead in national cemeteries. Hosford Investment Co. Douglas County Normal Institute Lawrence Kansas July 1 27 Enrollment day Monday July 1 Faculty Conductor Dr C S Parmenter Supt F P Smith Prin C E Merwin Supt C C Bowman Primary Methods Mrs Anna Arnett Examination for certificates July 26 27 Institute fee 1 Examination fee Course of Study by mail 15 cents All teachers prospective teachers summoned and High school graduates invited to attend county bapt
Four years ago today a flood in Lawrence caused many deaths and heavy losses including Mr. Howerseck who lost over $100,000. Residents stayed by the river as designated ceremonies were affected and the calamity left lasting memories among witnesses.
Canton May 30 a severe clash between metal groups and rebels ends with a victory for the fort Th rebels suffer over one hundred killed and a rebel leader is killed. Additional troops move to Cha Chou where malcontents operate. A Chinese gunboat fires on board a regiment and sails toward Swatun to defend the city.
In Springfield on May 30 a teenage girl, Cora Lead erbrauL aged seventeen, killed her invalid sister Carrie aged seven then fatally shot herself with a revolver found nearby. Carrie, a deaf mute, required constant care which Cora lamented as an injustice before the fatal act. The gun was recovered near the bogs nine miles north of town.
May 30 report cites harbor commissioner Stafford in stating about 40,000 San Francisco residents are idle due to ongoing Isbur troubles, according to Higuces.
An attempted assassination occurred in Lublin yesterday targeting the late Bishop Yashevsky of the Catholic Church on May 30. No further details or individuals involved were disclosed in the report.
The Willard W. C. T. C. will meet at the home of Mrs. E. W. Chamney on Geneva Street in South New Hampshire Street area Friday afternoon. Evangelistic and social program planned. Tea served. all visitors welcome. Secretary Mrs. C. A. Porter notes details.
Kansas officials enforce a May 30 prohibition on outdoor sports tied to decoration day under the new state law. The ban applies to all games scheduled for the day, with enforcement across municipalities as decorations and ceremonies proceed.
William J. Bryan arrived in Norfolk on May 30 to deliver a public address as the orator of the day at the Patrick Henry Day celebration aboard the James Town exposition grounds.
Rain disrupted Decoration Day plans but many veterans still decorated graves in cemeteries. A speaking program moved to the opera house and a park gathering was canceled only when necessary. A township notice requires bridges to bear a Five dollars fine for speeding over the bridge and limits on mule or ox traffic with five dollar fines plus costs.
President Roosevelt and party reached Indianapolis at 1045 amid a large reception. They were driven to Vice President Fairbanks home for luncheon, then attended ceremonies unveiling Major General Henry W. Lawton memorial where the president delivered the principal address. Weather was cloudy yet pleasant.
President Roosevelt and party arrived at the Canton station on their way to Indianapolis. A large crowd greeted the president and state officials led by Senator Dick and Governor Harris, who called to pay their respects during the departure last night.
Memorial exercises across Chicago and cemeteries honor the nation’s dead. General Baron Kuroki, accompanied by his party, joined Lincoln Park ceremonies and placed a wreath on Abraham Lincoln’s monument amid thousands of spectators.
Thomas W. Harvey a former teller at the Enterprise National Bank Allegheny was found guilty on thirty three counts for making false entries and not guilty on three counts charging appropriation of bank funds. Richmond Memorial Day observances included unveiling a J B Stuart monument and naval veterans casting flowers into the Delaware river.
London May 30 reports a Royal Engineers piloted balloon led by Lt Caulfield and Leake launched from Aldershot May 28 was found in the English Channel this morning. The fate of the two officers remains unknown.
Classified blurbs advertise horse drawn vehicles including buggies and a speed cart at 816 Alabama street and a near new Moon make buggy. Also wall paper sale at Wolf's Book Store and cheap graduation gift book Beauties of Friendship at 50 cents. Morrison Lemmon offers loans at 6 percent with flexible payments and a stationery store at 725 Mass. Also a playful line about married men notices.
Paris May 30 Queen Maud of Norway and Mrs Mime Fallieres escaped injury when a carriage drawn by four horses toppled on a bridge over the Take Antoinette in Versailles. General Michel, a French driver, acted quickly to prevent a disaster as the horses plunged and three fell into the water. The postilions followed.
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