19 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1907
Page
1
The firm offers hot water bottles skin protecting remedies vaselines cold creams and similar goods as the season turns cold. Woodward and Co prepared to supply your needs with wares of approved and tested quality.
A fragmented ad promotes Opera Cafe as the city’s convenient spot near the river, announcing new management and open hours. It mentions fresh pastries, a local address, and an appeal for returning a wagon burned, with a pointer to The Bell-Meteslf Implement Co for notices.
The piece notes snacks and shopping at Wiedemann's and The Bell Metcalf Implement Co in St. Louis as balloon aeronauts from the United States balloon No. 20 travel to West Virginia. Aerial club members and visitors await updates as a protest march forms and no tidings have yet been received by press time.
Grain and Provisions in Kansas City on October 19 show receipts at 145 cars for wheat with December futures at 99 dispatches and May at 1.035, cash No 2 hard near 1.03. Corn futures for December around 54.14, May about 55% to 60% for No 2 mixed 60.6, No 2 white 60 to 46 cents.
A series of sermons at the Great Musting attracts larger crowds with each nightly gathering. Worshippers report stirring preaching and renewed faith as the revival continues.
A lengthy notice lists multiple churches in Lawrence with service times. North Lawrence Church of Christ hosts Bible School at 10, preaching at 11, C E Society at 7,30, and weekly prayer on Wednesday. Other churches include Unitarian, Union Sunday School, North Lawrence United Brethren, First Methodist, and Lutheran with various sermons, Sunday schools, and union services. The revival features Hedeheaver as soloist and Dr. Hiederwolf speaking on souls.
The Fairfax Restaurant shows a Sunday dinner bill of fare featuring Oyster Soup Roast Chicken and Dressing Asparagus on Toast Scalloped Corn Cream Potatoes Browned Sweet Potatoes Celery Salad Orange IVE Cake and Coffee with no further details or dates.
At Merchants Plymouth Congregational Church list of morning worship at 10 7 is 10 30 with Gustafson pastor Hie Men will speak Bible school at noon Junior Endeavor at 4 The Christian Endeavor at 6 30 Evening service at 7 30 in tent All are invited Trinity Church morning prayer 10 30 preaching by Prof Bodine also 10 30 Pilgrim Congregational North Side preaching at 11 by Mrs W C Payne
New York on Oct 19 reports a tangle in banking as bankers work to straighten Mercantile National Bank and sever ties with ex president Seinze. Clearing house banks pledge 200000 each to aid the bank’s distress after Otto Cleinze company suspension, while Comptroller Ridgely’s presidency hinges on resorganizing support.Charles W Morse and allies resist permanent resignations.
New York October 19 Governor Hughes, at a dinner in his honor by the Republican club, stated he does not seek public office and will not influence delegates or conventions or their votes. The same club hosted Mr. Inghes announcing his gubernatorial nomination and reviewing his administration, including public service corporation regulation and related measures.
Columbia Mo Oct 19 The annual Thanksgiving day football game between Kansas and Missouri will be played at St Joseph according to athletic board resolutions accepting Kansas proposal. The plan calls for St Joe this year and Lawrence next year with Lawrence requiring Missouri consent for a future game. Prof Lansdon will visit St Joe Monday to finalize arrangements.
Portland dispatch reports a woman called an expert assassin linked to Mexican revolutionaries recently arrested in the city. Maria Ilivra, described as beautiful and dangerous, is alleged to be the go between and inspiration of the plotters who planned killings in the United States and possibly an assassination in Chihuahua.
George F Harding of China filed in superior court asking for a receiver for Standard Oil of New Jersey and Corn Products of New Jersey. He claims ownership of 500 Corn Products shares and alleges a conspiracy with Standard Oil to wreck the Corn Products company by fixing prices in glucose grape sugar and cornstarch across 38 factories. The suit mirrors a May filing by Chicago Real Estate Loan and Trust in federal court.
New York reports a sharp wheat rise of nearly four cents a bushel driven by favorable Argentine news and export sales. Speculators hedged against a decline as Australia and India supplied wheat. corn followed with a cent gain. Metal stocks fell modestly while railroad stocks showed firmer support.
An army balloon that departed St. Louis Thursday evening arrived about 1 30 pm yesterday three miles from Walton in Roanoke county West Virginia. Dispatches from Captain Chandler place the distance at 475 miles. The Lahm cup distance was 402 miles. The item ends with assorted humorous asides and quotes about Wigwag and personal troubles.
A nine room modern house for rent near the university is advertised. Inquire at 940 Indiana Street Bell 1954. A lost article a ladies gold watch with Waltham movement has owner’s name on back Lena Adams reward return to Journal.
The First Baptist church on Kentucky street reopens after six months of upgrades costing over $15,000. Rev O C Brown of Emporia will preach with Rev Meredith of Olathe assisting. The modernized building includes eighteen rooms a Delizhee Yul Sung school department and a well equipped basement kitchen. The service promises fine music and a warm welcome to Lawrence residents.
Emporia Kansas October 19 George E Packer Eureka announces he will run again for the Republican nomination for congress in the Fourth District He backs the primary method as the will of the people and will abide by party choice J M Miller the incumbent resides in Council Grove and has held the seat for several terms without opposition.
In Clinton Missouri, Frederick Magill and Fay Graham were found not guilty of murder in the death of Mrs. Pet Magill, suffocated at home. Evidence included letters from the deceased lamenting marital strife and allegations the couple aided her death, while witnesses described her frequent talk of harming herself.
The readable text mentions personal names and vague details about family members and locations. It references Moore's mother Mrs 4 Shaw and Mrs Andrew Christensen, with fragmented notes about months, a professor named Carl Trevi, and a report of improvement. The fragmentary nature prevents a full reconstruction of events or relationships.
Secretary Root along with Mrs. Hoot and Miss Root arrived early today after a visit to Mesico. The secretary is reported to be looking particularly well.
Washington Oct 19 Comptroller of the Currency Ridgely declined the presidency of the Mercantile National Bank of New York. The scene at the bank and surrounding reports described a tense atmosphere as officials and onlookers reacted to the decision.
In Richmond Va Oct 19 Mrs Potter of New York hosted a dinner at a residence on Mass street for the African Bishop Ferguson and the only Negro invited to a seat in the house of Bishops at the convention. The southern heart and social scene drew comment as the African bishop was honored with the event.
Last night the new entrance at the east end of the opera house opened for the first time. It leads to the second balcony and a second box office on the first landing of the new stairway adds convenience for those seeking the second balcony. The improvement relieves crowding at access points, addressing past theatergoer bottlenecks.
Joseph Taylor aged 80 died in Kansas City on Thursday night from senility. Body brought here last night. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 pm from the Baptist church in North oe Interment at Ma rove cemetery. Survived by daughter and two sons.
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