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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
1
Members building or buying homes seek loans and more savers. Saving with us funds fellow members and is secured by homes. Installment stock offers safe, profitable investing with quarterly dividends. Withdrawals allowed anytime. Literature free upon request. Ed, Porsess for your Christmas jewelry.
Grain and provisions report from Kansas City dated Nov 28 shows Wheat futures for Dec May and July with prices around 73 94 34 and 94 cents. Cash No 2 hard 12 1 08 and No 2 red 1 64%. Oats No 2 white and No 2 mixed priced around 48 50. Rye 15 cents May. Timoth y and Prairie hay prices listed. Butter Creamery 30 cents packing 18. Livestock receipts include 200 cows and calves heavy priced around 5.60 to 8.05, stockers and feeders at 3.0 to 4.0, bulls 2.40 to 4.00.
The Faure death case returns to front pages as rumors of foul play spread. Reports detail Madame Steinheil present at deathbed and new claims of murder within her circle. Parisian doctors dispute natural causes, while rivals press for an official inquiry into M. Faure’s death and the Steinheil family crimes.
Fort Worth dates show Governor Haskell of Oklahoma searching for Miss Kate Bernard who disappeared after leaving the home of Mrs. W. Burton in Arlington Heights. Reports say the missing woman holds a report on Oklahoma convicts at Lansing Kansas pen, compiled by the Charities and Corrections Commission. The document, kept secret for political reasons, could prompt legal action by Kansas to block Oklahoma’s removal of convicts from the McAlester stockade before contract expiry.
The issue lists multiple social gatherings from Episcopal and Lutheran groups, Rebekah lodge elections, and various at home receptions with names like Mrs. CG PL Carl Miss Zana Schleifer Miss Minnie Pressevs and Miss Ruth Cluces. It also reports William Montgomery’s fifteen year sentence for embezzlement and a Christmas sale announcement at the Unitarian church with gifts, foods, and crafts.
A large gathering from across Kansas convened in Lawrence to talk with Governor elect W R Stubbs on proposals for public utilities and good roads. Prominent figures Fred Bullene Fred Trig and US Congressman Ed Madison attended along with thirty Republicans from various locales. The session included detailed discussion, meals at Stubbs home, and plans for forthcoming legislation.
President Elect Taft has accepted an invitation to preside over the joint conference of the National Conservation Commission with state governors in Washington on December 9. Roosevelt and other leaders will speak opening day. J J Hill John Mitchell Andrew Carnegie and many prominent figures will attend. Tariff Hearing Warns Attendees to Be Prepared and Candid Before Ways and Means.
Local society notices list visits from Rev J A Brush J B Wilson and others from Lep tomnion to Topeka and Kansas City. Several residents travel, visit relatives, or return home. New charter granted for the Dakota Kansas and Gulf railway linking Be loit to Kearney with Union Pacific backing. construction to start within a year. stakes include 3 million capital and 110 miles.
Philadelphia reports the annual West Point and Navy gridiron clash at Franklin Field drew 30 000 fans. Army led 6 0 after a first half touchdown by Dean. Navy tied with a field goal, then final quarter play featured kicks and defense. Lange ran 20 yards for Navy later, but Army held on to win 6 to 4.
Iola Kansas November 28 the power house of the Iola Electric Ling company was destroyed by fire this morning. Loss is estimated at 30000. The car service to city and LaHarpe has been discontinued, only two cars saved from the blaze.
Douglas County valuation climbs to just over 33 million dollars, underscoring tax base growth. Officials note steady property values, while voters consider levy effects and service funding.
Old confidence woman Ellen E Peck, long famed for swindles, was jailed in New York on charges of obtaining $2000 from Normand & Wilson. The report ties her to Elisa Knight and traces a convoluted fraud history stretching back to 1795 with land grants and questionable titles in Kentucky. County tax abstracts note large values and a fatal fall nearby, with multiple injuries.
Washington November 28 hearings before the House Ways and Means Committee opened with expectations of a radical tariff reduction. Hides and leather, coal, agricultural implements, and art works faced strong opposition as packers argued hides belong on the free list while leaders probe the beef trust.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to a location 615 Mass St formerly the Shans and name Wolf and Mansel 2. Distinct entities include a street address and two surnames, suggesting a historical business or property listing.
Will Gilfillen of Perry was badly injured when dragged under wheels of Union Pacific train No. 108. He suffered a brain concussion a severe scalp wound and a shoulder bruise and was unconscious for hours before regaining awareness. Eyewitnesses say the train was moving as he tried to alight and that a porter blocked his exit.
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