22 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1907
Page
1
A patchwork ad page lists property bargains near Vinland with farm improvements and annual yields, plus loan options and low interest rates. It also promotes tailoring services, an oculist in Fraternal Aid Building, and osteopathy care with Dr Carrothers. Olive oil samples from Raymond’s rounds out the notices.
Woodward & Co offers hot water bottles skin protecting remedies vaselines and cold creams in tested quality lines to meet winter needs.
The Knickerbocker Trust company faced a deepening crisis as deposits rose to over fifty million dollars in New York. Depositors crowded main and Harlen branches seeking funds while authorities pledged support to avert a wider collapse. President Charles T. Barney resigned amid ties to Morse, Morgan groups met to chart a path, and the National Bank of Commerce declined long credit as the trust’s stability hung in the balance.
Presidents of trust companies met to outline forming a clearing house for trust firms mirroring the banks. The stock market opened demoralized with heavy selling and Knickerbocker Trust offices reported a broad price decline, though some recovery followed opening declines.
M d Stickel formerly of Baldwin now acts as secretary of the Y M C A at Cristobal in the Canal Zone. He reports the U S government funds YMCA activities to improve conditions for workers. He critiques Canal Zone food as often gravied and notes strong coffee, good condensed milk, and abundant ice. He criticizes hotels, health conditions favoring whites but high tuberculosis and pneumonia among colored workers, and says religious work is weak. Dancing and whist are main social diversions.
Objectors to the state primary cite high costs including newspaper advertising and calls. Grant Hornaday suggests judges and election clerks serve free for the first year and The Journal publish necessary advertising for Douglas County free of charge to reduce major expenses and let people choose their candidates.
An accident on S00 black New Mempshire street last night involved Gustafson driving north on the east side and a milk wagon from Gilt Edge Dairy and Broer Crustafson. The wagon tipped east to avoid a pavement hole, causing damage to the auto with a smashed tongue and bent fender while both horses remained unharmed.
Prayer meetings long held at Mrs R C Johnsons home will continue at Mrs J W Scotts 624 La street. The first gathering at Mrs Scotts home will be held at 9 30 in the morning and will be led by Rev Kilpatrick.
Kansas City bankers say local finances are sound. W A Rule cashier of the National Bank of Commerce states deposits amount to 35 millions and that unusual demand is being met on conservative lines. He notes New York effects felt in the west but confidence remains in New York banks capacities and western conditions are unusually prosperous with ample money in country banks.
Washington October 22 Comptroller of the Currency Ridgely reports from New York that advices are reassuring and the banking situation should improve. He says national banks are generally in strong shape and there is no alarm, urging coolness and prudence rather than panic.
Chicago October 22 Wheat opened very weak with prices down nearly 2 vents from yesterday's close. Selling was general and demand came from shorts. A break of nearly 2 pence at Liverpool and weak stock market were the main factors. Other commodities and provisions followed lower.
London reports of heavy New York selling orders and panic rumors about the Knickerbocker Trust sparked sharp uneasiness on the stock exchange. Americans experienced steep declines as wild reports about New York finances circulated.
E H Webster dairy division chief urged the importance of dairy farming at the Farmers National congress held in Oklahoma City. The convention nears its close as Col Beneham Cameron of Stagville NC is widely anticipated to be elected president.
Secretary Cortelyou declined to discuss the New York situation and ordered 67 million dollars distributed among leading national banks in New York. He will depart for New York this afternoon based on advices from the city.
A false fire alarm was reported in Haskell due to a bell and gongs sound from an Indian school drill. Supt Pesirs praised the department for a quick response as Chief Reinisch reached the site in 10.4 minutes, a credit to the Lawrence fire department. The next Lawrence Osmumittees meeting is scheduled for tonight at the Eldridge house.
For sale a best duck boat on the river, oared pleasure craft, with two dozen glass decoy ducks. Contact Hoy Johnson at 328 Mississippi Street. Also a lost note about a thin black silk waist between a bridge and Charles Tucker's house on Kentucky Street. Seek finder at Journal office for reward. A notice calls for 10 agents at 2 percent commission. respond at 1206 Pennsylvania.
Purely personal items note Faith Doolittle of Vinland visiting sister Jean ette. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ketchum traveled to Brookfield Missouri for a visit. M. Robinson and John Dunkle spent yesterday in Topeka and returned this morning.
Reports from St Louis and Detroit describe nine balloons scattering across the country in the second International cup race. Some sighted near the Great Lakes and Lake Michigan with others heading toward Kansas City and St. Joseph. A note from the Pommera balloon reports ballast left. Uncertain paths. Lawrence may see arrivals tonight.
A five year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Tudor, living at B08 New Jersey street, fell into a tub of boiling water this morning around 10. He was removed promptly and treated. The burns are severe and recovery is uncertain.
Jola Kansas October 22 the jury in the Rohrbaugh case failed to agree and was discharged after more than fifty hours of deliberation Bethany Hospital and Baker University sought to set aside deeds from the late S R Rohrbaugh Ottawa property valued around 150000 was involved in the dispute and located in Ottawa.
New York and Nashville dispatches report call money at 60 percent with several stock moves. President Roosevelt, in Nashville, defends policies as aiming to punish dishonesty while pledging to persevere during the remainder of his term.
St Louis October 22 dirigible event postponed to tomorrow. Exhibitions may occur today and a Gustafson jewelry store sale in Lawrence advertised with eager bargains. Mentions Nadelhoffer remodeling Barber and Son drug store fronts on Main Street and a Greek lecture publicity at University Hall.
Mr George Horton displays deep knowledge of Greece including its history language and people. He has authored three travel books and six novels on modern Greek life including one written in the modern Greek language.
Obituary notes the death of F. W. Frasius editor of the Southwestern Grain and Floor Journal at age 60 after a yearlong illness. The piece also records various local notices and ads including violin lessons, cafe offerings, clothing and corsets, a marriage license, and other commercial notices.
In Globe Arizona on October 22 David James, co owner of the Globe Electric Light and Gas company, was shot and likely fatally wounded. Buckner fled but is pursued by witnesses. Authorities believe the shooting arose from mining claim disputes and Buckner, described as desperate, may have resisted.
A late night presidential stop in Memphis drew a large crowd of African American residents at the station. The president spoke to them, urging unity and promising fair treatment, while reporters noted the strong turnout and mixed reactions from the community.
Comptroller Martin M Glynd said New York City banks are all right and public funds are secure. He stated the financial situation is improving daily and that state officials remain confident about deposits in New York.
William Forgey a veteran strike breaker and survivor of numerous wounds died yesterday from a accidental discharge of his own revolver in San Francisco. He had been involved in riots across the United States and faced danger in many regions.
Donald McArthur and wife of Douglas county transfer warranty deed to Arthur Godding for 425 dollars. Lot 15, block 25, Sinclair's Addition, Lawrence Kansas.
Wheat receipts 153 ears with Dec and May prices around $1.00. Corn Dec around 51¢ with May near 53¢. No 2 mixed and white around 58–59¢. Oats No 2 white about 50¼¢. Rye 86¢. Hay values listed for Timothy and Prairie around $13.25 to $13.75. Butter creamer y 29¢ deposit, eggs extra 22¢, firsts 20¢.
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