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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
1
Two men Wilfrid Thibeault and Professor Frank Hill were examined in connection with the Amelia St. Jean murder case in Fall River Massachusetts. Their cases were continued as investigators pursued leads about the missing young woman found dead near the city.
Local readers recall Miss Leeta Crider of Kansas City a college freshman who was hazed during snipe hunting in the Lawrence area. The incident, described as a shocking prank, prompted family reaction and questions about campus safety.
A fierce late storm caused extensive damage and loss across Alabama and Tennessee. In Memphis a death toll mounted to nineteen with thirteen more reported missing at Stantonville, while Hamburg Shiloh National Cemetery suffered major destruction, and the Iowa monument was toppled. Rome, Georgia reports damage in the thousands as hail pelted the region.
Paris reports 1 policeman killed and 76 wounded as rioting erupts after Ferrer’s shooting in Barcelona. Anarchists arrested. protests ripple across Italy and Hungary. In Rome work stoppages, transit disruption, and widespread indignation mark the reaction to Ferrer’s execution. Demonstrations continue in Trieste with deputies speaking at protests.
Lawrence praises the Fraternal Aid General Council as the best ever held with harmony. most officers were re elected. A new medical examiner joined, misperceived as resembling the journal editor, a harmless trait. The organization, once troubled by dissent, shows strong unity and focus on advancing its interests.
In Chicago an alleged bank robber Harris Lamar Harris a Los Angeles lawyer and orator identified as Lamar Harris a former attorney from Los Angeles causing grief for his family. Mrs Harris and his young wife suffer severe illness as the elder Mrs Harris laments alcohols terrible victory over mankind. Harris once earned a wealthy income from law but left it to pursue stage life and wine bringing a fatal end. Minnie Harrington identified as the supposed Harris in Chicago in the serge of the case.
IN SOCIETY Mrs Tom Kennedy hosted Weide Thimble club meeting with Mrs Dougherty as guest After refreshments the club adjourned to meet in two weeks with Mrs Ben Lohman Announcement of Miss Leenie Lentillon of New York City and John Vabarre Macomb wedding at Trinity Chapel October Lat ceremony followed by reception at Buckingham Heel Macomb is known in Lawrence as son of J N Macomb and cousin of Julia Righter Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets ad appears with Dr W Groves signature Me 0
Market items from Kansas City show feed and grain quotes with bids on corn rye and oats, plus live stock receipts and prices. The page also covers a black hand letter conviction in Boston, a judge's resignation in Albany, and local notices including marriages and a wheat theft trial delay.
Judge Dennis Dwyer head of Dwyer Construction Company arrived last night. He just returned from St. Louis where he pressed for speedy delivery of closed cars for the Lawrence electric line, with a month until arrival. The street car company pushed the schedule today and published the official timetable. Henry street line finishing work is nearing completion and ready for service.
Mrs J R Burton telegraphs her mother that Lynne Co will come here to Danbury Nebraska. Earl Bullock’s father was here last night and returned this morning. Reports say Mrs Bullock remains in town as police search for the missing girl and a suspect, with pictures circulated as inquiries continue.
Washington report notes limited rise in mineral products, oil and related exports from the United States during the recent period. The stagnation in other sectors contrasts with a modest uptick, with oil shipments valued at about two million dollars and total volumes near one hundred million gallons.
In a long exchange from Utica, editor Prentiss Bailey discusses a Cleveland letter relating to John A. Jolson and a 1908 presidential prospect. The piece touches on Cleveland’s influence, reactions in Princeton, and allegations of a forged letter shaping public opinion.
Tom McNeal spoke to university students this morning on what they share. He addressed chapel and freshmen, mentioning a large football rally and urging reflection on faith and duty amid campus life.
Fragmentary dispatches describe President Taft denying claims about Indian ascent on Mount McKinley. The text mentions Bolen, Barill, Cook, and Peederink A Cook in a debated narrative, with references to a 1904 1906 summit attempt and a disputed claim of reaching the summit ahead of Cook.
The Journal will provide a football service covering a K. U. game in Manhattan tomorrow. News will be posted on the Journal ball board and available to the public as it arrives. Call the office for updates by telephone.
Pehbate court files against the estate allege unpaid obligations and pending claims. The text references debts, apparent assets, and a potential seven million dollar claim against the estate. Various small notices include help wanted and home for sale items, with names and addresses scattered throughout.
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