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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
1
The Missouri and Kansas Company formally refuses the Lawrence franchise citing burdensome and unfair terms. It asserts the ordinance overreaches, demands 2 percent gross receipts, and imposes a forty volt system, arguing current service and investments justify continuation under existing rates while seeking a fair, needful hearing.
A clipped document notes a legal communication urging action now or at experiment end. It mentions a company’s offer, saving the city from winding down, and states lower rates would make the proposal satisfactory. Signed respectfully by J. W. Gleed, attorney.
The Presbyterian church held its regular session last night and reported a stronger financial position with $10,000 debt reduction over the past year. Officers re elected include Trustees A. Mitchell ASFE EF Oakdwell Caryl Dodds and Elders B J Dalton E H Bailey George Inness E F Hinchman M Morrison.
Reports from Los Angeles claim an official Wet mw have Gutierrez De Lara, an anarchist prisoner deported to Mexico, is circulating among friends there. The post office robbery near San Pedro is said to involve only mail from Mexico, including letters to De Lara’s friends, with Washington officials notified. Local police are accused of aiding revolutionists Magon, Villareal, and Rivers sent to Arizona penitentiary for neutrality violations. Separately in St Louis, legal arguments continue over interstate rail rate cases as the ICC orders rate reductions, roads contest the impact, and testimony totals about 1,000 pages.
Charles M Schlatter a renowned healer famed for curing tilts by divine power was found dead in a Hastings hotel. Doctors cited old age as the cause. He left little money. relatives claim the body but a will may send him to a medical college in Muskogee. An unrelated court filing notes a demurrer set for October 28.
Prof Dyche plans a nationwide lecture series titled Cook Peary and the North after securing a university leave. He claims to possess usable pictures and expects dates to begin next week with Kansas likely first and major cities later. He voyaged with Cook and Peary, respects both, and believes Cook reached the pole first.
Earl Bullock vanished after planning escape with his sister. Authorities suspect he took a Rock Island train west to Nebraska where sightings of a man resembling him occurred in multiple towns. Mrs Bullock and an East Lynne company are linked to Nebraska activity. Local discussions covered the Philippines and Munhonk Lake at a conference with judges educators and others interested in physical improvement of the island.
Society notes report a October gathering by the Presbyterian Missionary Society in church parks near SuTebek with a full report on the Synodical Quarter Centennial. Attendance is urged and other church events and social entertainments are listed including a sewing club meeting and youth group activities.
Ann Arbor October 21 Dr. Frederick A. Cook the arctic explorer is in town to discuss sending Prof. Dyche to Mt McKinley. The chancellor’s telegraph hookup is under review with a decision to be made momentarily. Greek laborers on the Union Pacific disturbed a brakemen crew, firing guns and throwing bricks. one man injured and 17 Greeks arrested. The Great Army of Unemployed reports rising distress and a London Bank of England rate hike tightens credit. Local notices include ads for rent, sale, and jobs in Lawrence and vicinity.
Report notes the executive house renovation near completion with a new appearance and anticipated completion within a week. Mentions ongoing work, veterans, and the president’s anticipated return late November.
Robert Levett was elected president of Union Pacific in a formal meeting. The appointment, reported from New York, places Levett at the helm amid upcoming corporate changes and leadership transitions within the company.
Still at large this afternoon investigators say guilty parties may be hiding in Kansas City Kansas Bloodhounds tracked the scent but no arrests reported The article notes a terrible case involving multiple named individuals as suspects and mentions ongoing searches in the area with authorities hinting the line of flight remains in Kansas City Kansas
A Mohonk Lakes Mohonk Conference heard a Haskell graduate deliver a poetic address describing an October journey that marked a turning point for his life and people. The talk drew close attention from distinguished attendees.
The quirky musical Stubborn Lolore Va opens Oct 22 at the Chiesa with Prank On jaye A and Ww M Thaw as authors. Prices range 1.00 to 0.75 for seats. Paul Revere Silver at Ed Parsons Jeweler featured.
Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Ecke marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a formal dinner for twenty five guests here. The couple, longtime Lawrence residents since 1857, received heartfelt congratulations from friends and family. A satin table setting with yellow roses and asparagus marked the event, with speeches, readings, and a silver dime hook presentation to the bride.
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