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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1907
Page
1
Dr. Biederwolf delivered a powerful discourse to a sizable crowd as part of a series of spiritual meetings. The schedule includes three Sunday meetings with morning union services, an afternoon men’s meeting, and an evening closing rally at the Palace Gem Theater, continuing the week with tent events and a changed program through Friday.
A jumble of want ads and notices seeks workers for delivery and sales, asks for a girl for second work, and lists items for sale including house goods. Also contains religious sermons and community notices with scattered local details and a cash-handling note from New Orleans related to cotton buyers.
A flurry of visits and travels noted among residents and visitors. Names include Mert Graham in Leavenworth and Kansas City, William Alans of Chicago, Mrs. Frank Wade of Eudora, and many others visiting here or traveling to Topeka Pratt Salina and New York City for short stays and greetings.
Fragmentary wartime era text describes a bridge collapse near Pasig River tied to a new railroad walk through Manila. It notes American workers and locals affected, with an estimated loss around $100,000 amid plans to move cotton sugar and river traffic.
Berlin reports a mixed freight and passenger train derailed near Binger on the Rhine. Six people died and fourteen were seriously wounded. In London the Amalgamated Society of Railroad Servants adopted a resolution to call a general strike, with about one hundred thousand workers slated to walk out.
Warranty deeds show Zebulon Crider of Jackson County Missouri transferring to Newton Whipple of Douglas County Kansas a parcel with $0,500 consideration and mortgages of $5,000 and $2,000. Oscar Humbert and Violet Simpson of Topeka convey fourth 90 feet of Grove Street lots A and B to Ashberry for $45 in Baldwin Kansas.
Fragmented notices from Grand Island Nebraska detail banking losses and a death by self action, with additional tips on household maintenance and cleaning. The text references a Commercial State bank, Morning and First National bank, and local prices for cream and groceries, framed as a mixed wartime era advertisement.
Topeka dispatch reports Finmet Walton, on parole four months, reentered state prison after taking a train to Lansing. Governor Hoch weighs a pardon for Dalton, whose parole reportedly expired November 1 though officials marked November 6. Dalton says he aimed to honor his agreement and help his mother in Kingfisher.
Kansas City and Chicago reports detail wheat receipts and prices for Dec and May contracts, corn and oats futures, and hay, butter, eggs, and cattle hog and calf values. Native steers, cows, stockers, feeders, bulls, and pigs show varied price ranges amid 4 000 receipts for cattle and hogs.
The article argues the railroad crisis stems from equipment shortages, not rates. It urges a law compelling rail companies to furnish more cars, claiming business is crippled without sufficient rolling stock and that lower rates without cars won’t aid development. The Journal calls on the railroad board to address the equipment gap.
An official report details a mutiny aboard three torpedo boat destroyers at Vladivostok. The Skory led the uprising, shelling fortifications, killing several officers and civilians, and causing explosions as mutineers fought shore batteries. Most mutineers aboard the Skory were killed or drowned.
New York police and the Children's Society pursue Hitchcock on indictment tied to Della MacKinzie who vanished October 1 after being seen with the actor. New England reports suggest Hitchcock may have fled to Canada, possibly crossing from Rutland Vermont to Montreal.
Taft spoke at a Manila banquet urging Americans to aid Filipino prosperity before pursuing other commercial interests. He opposed forming an American League or groups likely to disrupt Americans and emphasized loyalty to his original program. Major General Wothen will stay in the Philippines until February 1908.
The Philadelphia based company announced a yearly dividend of 342 percent and outlined a mild capital outlook for next year. Directors emphasized continued investment in the New York tunnel project and steel for the terminal building despite the earnings statement from President McCrea’s office showing an 11 percent increase over the previous period.
A court ruled that George J. Gould William B E Guy and Ramsey were not liable in a dispute over concerted coal and canal land dealings. Mogul defendant owed 400000 to cover costs and commissions but the verdict found no liability by the named individuals. The judgment reflects toll and interest through 1902 and closes the case.
Captain Johnson reports a peaceful Ute gathering at the Cheyenne River Indian reservation a grand council of war was held he persuaded the Indians to obey the orders of the Indian Agent no severe measures needed also includes an unrelated bicycle repair ad for F W Rore at 1017 Mass St Omaha
Federal court in Kansas City names Jas F Halpin receiver on petition by Edward Corrigan of Chicago and George Witt of Memphis. Sale ordered for the race track valued at 400000, with proceeds to be distributed among stockholders.
In Springfield on November 1 Mr. and Mrs. A M Kirwan were found in their hotel room with bullet wounds in their breasts. Kirwan, 26, said he and his wife had decided to kill themselves. he survived long enough to tell doctors but offered no reason.
Two men jailed at Washou after passing counterfeit notes from Merchants and Planters Bank Savannah Georgia. Notes ranged from one to twenty dollars and the duo used the Northwestern line from Fremont to Chadron. Suspects Alex Jolson and Thomas O'Brien identified.
Chicago officials arrest Miss Etta McLean stenographer and Mesander B. Gordee printer in a case tied to John H. R. Walsh former Chicago National Bank president indicted for misappropriation of funds. Gordee allegedly offered to sell important information to Walsh as part of the scheme.
Washington reports the president and his cabinet spent three hours today reviewing the financial situation. Secretary Garfield announced that federal appointments for Oklahoma have nearly all been decided upon.
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