24 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1907
Page
1
The revival campaign grows with new management at the main tent and special services honoring the G A R guest. Dr Biederwole delivers sermons as evangelist activities fill streets and venues, detailing faith, prayer, and community welfare efforts amid a bustling city scene.
A fragment of a sermon discusses the question What shall we do with Jesus who is called the Christ and urges a personal decision to accept Him. It emphasizes that welcoming Christ brings peace in this life and eternal rest, while rejecting Him leads to spiritual condemnation. The piece reflects on Pilate’s question and the transformative eligibility of belief.
A revival meeting draws nearly twenty to go forward and testify to Christ’s life eternal as mourners weep. Biederwolf leads three Holy Spirit talks and plans a week of prayer and children’s events, with services split across Tabernacle and individual churches.
In St Louis reports a landmark balloon contest began Monday and ended yesterday near Asbury Park. The German Pommern led closely ahead of L Isle De France with five miles advantage while Dover’s Dusseldorf and Jugsendorf placed thirds and sixth respectively. American entries placed fourth and fifth with English ninth. Unofficial flights span up to 880 miles for Pommern and 1175 for Lisle De France. official measurements to follow at Washington. Proximity to Atlantic Ocean limited further flight time.
Kansas University Athletic Association formally accepts Missouri proposal and settles terms for football with Missouri. Thanksgiving game set to be played in St Joseph Missouri after a noon meeting. Agreement maintains college grounds for future games and signals goodwill between the two universities. Frazer Hall hosts Miss Lapham tonight in a piano recital.
Washington reports official measurements from the geologic survey of the balloon race. Distances include St. Louis Forest Park to Ashbury Park to Wtenniles and St. Louis to Herbertville New Jersey. The Pommern landed at Ashbury Park as the farthest distance, with L Isle De France at Herbersville.
Governor Weed and Senator Curtis brought the name of James T. Dickerson of Chickasha Indian Territory for a federal judgeship in Oklahoma to President Roosevelt. Governor Frantz and a delegation left Oklahoma City for Washington bearing the constitution of the new state. Hoch commented on third termers in Kansas aiming to dominate the National convention like a herd of Texas steers.
The preliminary hearing for Samuel F. Whitlow charged with the murder of Miss May Sapp began in Tola on October 24. Whitlow listened to the charge without change of countenance as the mother of May Sapp was cross examined. Mrs. Whitlow, the prisoner’s wife, testified later.
Chicago reports 26 striking Western Union Telegraph operators back at work in the Western division. One group was rehired at Helens Montana where the walkout ended. Amid local ads an old man shoots himself after a dispute at Lepper store, and Dr Sarah E Carrothers, osteopathy graduate, advertises services in Wyoming. Gas lamps for students advertised.
For sale eleven acres of land with two in alfalfa and three acres of corn. A five room house, stable, team, all farm implements, five tons of hay and household goods included. Price two thousand dollars. Geo H Kuhn R D No. 4.
Overnight financial news in New York reports stronger market opens, large bank deposits, and official assurances of solvency. Trust Company of America resumes normal operations while Morgan and other leaders pledge cooperation to prevent a wider panic. Public officials promise frank statements and rapid relief as interbank aid surfaces.
Williams and Walker inspire enthusiastic praise in New York as their show nears a ten week run. Journal reporters note the pair’s strong bond with Lawrence supporters and describe the company’s display of skill and popularity across major cities.
The exchange remains closed today and will not resume until next Monday. Prominent bankers say the financial situation is in good shape and under perfect control. Yesterday's moves have passed and the suspension of Iron City Trust Company had no effect on the situation.
Frid ay prayer meetings announced for 9 30 in multiple wards. Gatherings list homes with hosts and leaders including Mrs Caldwell at 717 Ohio Street Mrs Weise 818 Tenn Street Mrs Stewart 814 Ass 5t Mrs Stockwell 108 Maine Street Mrs McCrory 1228 Ohio Street Rev Stauffer at 1120 R B a Street Mrs Bechtel hosts Fourth Ward Mrs Arthur Devlin 005 NY Street and Col John Miles at Hazel Road London Bern and Paris mentioned with strong success running 300 nights.
Topeka Oct 24 Dr S J Crumbins state health secretary orders sampling of foods sold in Kansas to test compliance with pure food laws. Retailers will face fines or jail for noncompliant items while wholesalers may bear penalties if guarantees shield retailers. Thirty samples were taken in Lawrence including hamburg steak canned goods jellies and preserves highlighting sulfite use and penalties for improper embalming practices.
Kansas City markets report wheat receipts 114 cats with Dec and May futures near $1.00. Corn futures Dec 51.4 to 53.5 cents, No. 2 mixed 57-58c, oats No. 2 white 49c. Butter 28c creamery, eggs extra 21c. Cattle receipts 7,000 with steer values $4.74 to $6.50, hogs 7,000 with prices $5.55 to $5.85. others listed. Also rental ad for six room modern house near University. sale notice for 5 room house at 1230 N.Y.. lost gloves. stray Jersey cow described with rope length.
In Ashland Wisconsin on October 24 a blast at the Atlantic Dyna Company carters plant six miles southwest of Anand killed two workers. One victim was badly torn. Two hundred pounds of nitre glycerine ignited in the explosion. bodies were badly damaged and cannot be identified at this time.
Seismic shocks centered near Rome and Calabia yesterday caused extensive damage across towns, destroying two villages. Casualties reported at ten lives, with rain pouring in torrents hindering relief efforts. Authorities mobilize to assist and assess affected areas.
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