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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1909
Page
1
Many people drove out to Pleasant Grove yesterday afternoon to attend the meeting. The turnout reflected strong local interest and community participation in the event.
The article notes visitors returning home after Decoration Day ceremonies and describes a Lincoln monument unveiling at Hodgenville, Kentucky. It covers a Dunkard German Baptist assembly in Pleasant Grove, with grounds like a county fair, tents, lemonade stands, and a public sale of convention items. It also mentions local social notes including Prof Carl Preyer’s dinner honor and Miss Lena Murrow joining Kappa Alpha Theta.
Lansdon defends the rules that govern a KansasNebraska athletic dispute saying Kansas is entitled to the decision under the established guidelines. He stresses no other plan than to abide by the rules and expects Kansas to prevail once the decision is rendered. The interview indicates uncertainty remains until the ruling is issued.
A California Fast Mail derailed near Peabody Kansas on the Santa Fe line injuring several and killing postal clerk H C Thompson of Kansas City. Brakeman E Perkins and baggage man A W Travis were shaken badly. cause cited as a freight wreck on the eastbound track. Memorial Day observances follow with veterans honored and local society notes amid Lawrence and Topeka chatter.
Washington D C May 31 a somber day observed with government offices and many businesses closed to honor national deeds Arlington monuments hosted crowd tribute to unknown soldiers Gettysburg Pa May 31 a granite monument to soldiers of the 1863 campaign unveiled by act of Congress in presence of President Taft Taft arrived after overnight ride from Pittsburgh Helen Taft to unveil monument Redenville Ky May 11 Lincoln statue unveiling drew thousands with Ben Hardin Helm among participants Special trains from Louisville brought crowds to the ceremonies
Sam Waldermann tendered his resignation to the county board Saturday evening, relieving embarrassment and allowing action as the law directs. Halderman was chosen in good faith but an old soldiers’ suit is pending with a June 10 hearing.
Philadelphia, May 31. The Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company reports heavy car outages as strike breakers fill roles of striking motormen and conductors. About 25 percent of cars are in operation, and the holiday crowds strain the already worn system.
Vatrick Uliisch and others interested in the Interurban road arrive here Wednesday for a final decision on the headquarters offices. Mr. Laming returned to Kansas City this morning.
Cuenco reports mostly cloudy conditions tonight with a touch of sun expected Tuesday. Weather brief notes fair conditions emerge, with a mild forecast and no significant precipitation anticipated.
Kansas University track team beat Haskell Institute 60 to 46 on Saturday. Coach Hagerman cautioned against attempting records due to injury risk ahead of the conference meet. Johnson battled a bad ankle yet placed in hurdles and high jump. Smith set a broad jump record. Roberts of Maskell edged the KU shot record by six inches. Relay went to Haskell after Smith fouled in the third lap. Events featured numerous KU wins and close showings across sprints, distance, hurdles, and field events.
A violent tornado struck Zephyr in eastern Brown County Texas at 1 AM Sunday, destroying nearly fifty homes, a business block, a big school, and two churches. The death toll reached 32 with over 50 wounded. Rescue trains from Brownwood ferried surgeons and relief supplies as dozens of bodies were mangled and many residents sought shelter in cellars. County Clerk Tad Cabler and his family perished in the disaster.
In police court this morning an unusually large docket heard. Frank Wells pleaded not guilty to disturbing the peace and his trial is set for June. Page Strater pleaded guilty to drunkenness and will be tried June 2. William Arden charged with drunkenness will be tried June 2. Orville Jenson drank, fined $8.30. John fined $10.50 for disturbing the peace.
A long list of residents and visitors hailing from or visiting Kansas City, Ottawa, Topeka, Atchison, and other nearby towns. People travel for visits, teaching, or holidays, with several returning from trips to Kansas City, Port Scott, and beyond. A few entries note work or study commitments and upcoming travel plans. A baseball game weather disruption is briefly reported.
A fragmented clipping lists several notices including FOR SALE items such as oak furniture glass jars and heaters, LOST watch and chain with a reward, and FOR RENT postings. It mentions a serious injury to an elderly man attacked by a bull and notes about a pasture work date in January. Also references a cookie direct, flower seeds, and a grocery job inquiry with contact details.
Olivia Stokes of Redlands travels with her niece and four servants in a private car chartered for the journey to New York City. The trip, costing about 2165 dollars plus incidental expenses, includes a three-day visit in Santa Fe before continuing by rail. Stokes insists on Sunday travel restrictions and refuses visitors, spending time touring Lawrence and sending letters from the car.
Mrs C Kauffman Hart reports another marathon race in Ma on May 31 with twenty miles through Kansas City Aquile club course. Chicago St Louis and Kansas City entrants competed on city boulevards. incident occurred when Mrs Ponty was jostled from a buggy by another horse. Minor injuries to Mrs West End Bakery staffer and others noted. observers describe the event as high quality.
Frasier flail wis hosts a Saturday recital with Dorothea McKnight delivering a strong reading from Douti Tarkinesin. Critics praise her clear character delineation, well-placed tunes, and harmonic shading as she shows heart and soul in performance and eyes stage plans with Paul Gilmore’s company Bo.
Berlin on May 31 Count Zeppelin completed a nonstop 4560 mile voyage aboard Zeppelin 1 from Friedrichehufen to Mitterfeld in about 22 hours, breaking dirigible records. Thousands gathered at Tempelhof as searchlights awaited the craft’s return to Friedriehafen.
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