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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
2
National banks and river banks run full as panic talk swirls. The piece notes reader questions about Democratic campaign contributions and mentions gamblers favoring Taft’s election, praising their judgment.
The Journal will provide complete returns on election night Tuesday November 3 with a special service for national state city and county results Two extra telephones and added staff will handle inquiries by phone or in person Readers are urged to visit or call for prompt news The paper promises swift updates as events unfold Ely Cream Balm advertised as a remedy for nasal catarrh is noted with a brief testimonial.
Mrs. P DeWitt travels to Oakland Iowa to settle her husband’s late father’s estate while Mr DeWitt remains there. Hello Bigsby stays with her brother Guy as Mrs Guy Bigsby visits Mrs Ed Seetin who is seriously ill. Della Neal visits Topeka and returns to the Levett home in state. The Pleasant Hour club misses a meeting due to illness, next meeting set with L Bigsby and daughter. Piles cure claim and 50c ointment advertised. A lively column notes racing, politics, and local chatter with playful speculation on ships, giants, and a humorous mock-year assortment.
Chairman Mack claims a Democratic landslide while observers warn of fraud. Ex ton Haskell defends oil interests as the big registration run signals Republican strength, with county results showing majorities from 700 to 1700. Campaign managers tout fair issues and voters respond, forecasting a GOP win at the polls.
The statement outlines Mr Bristow opposing Aldrich currency bonds and supporting tariff revision on protective lines. He urges restricting public service stock issues to property value and seeks interstate commerce commission power to fix rail rates and curb injustices. It notes Republican endorsements in Kansas and county support for Douglas and urges voting for the Republican state senator and legislative candidates.
W M Black of Baldwin reports steady progress on securing the Laming electric line. He believes construction will start soon, with much local support and notable activity in Kansas City. Bi Laming is expected home soon with updates on the project’s status.
The voters around Williamsburg are not democrate but they are the best natured bunch you ever saw.
John Witcrell denies any political posters from United Mine Workers. Jat Michell says he issued no endorsements and cautions citizens to study candidates before voting. Also notes Captain Loveland of the Salvation Army will lead services Friday night. Cider ad lists 2 cents per gallon for Tuesdays and Thursdays plus 10 gallons or more at 1.50 per gallon. Ball phone 3695. BB. 4, Lawrence
Local ad notes new pickle arrivals under Kansan Pure Food law with prices for small sweet dill and jumbo sour pickles. Also features mentions of Schulz tailor coats, Home west a New Latch Counter, 1019 Mass, and various services from a beauty and garment restore shop to a pantorium and remington bearing house. Calls for student merchants and housekeeping services in city postings.
Beven pointed to a list of pointed questions for Mr Bryan propounded by the Omaha Bee prior to his Omaha speech. The questions accuse him of failing to advance labor protections in the South and criticize direct primaries, anti trust, bank deposit guarantees, and popular election of senators while noting past Nebraska political control and campaign contributions.
Attorney General Fred S. Jackson issued an opinion allowing United States railway mail clerks to vote on election day under the same conditions as railroad employees. He cites existing laws and court rulings treating railway workers away on duty as eligible to vote at their polling place with ballot secrecy and mailing. The Kansas case rule would apply to clerks living in the state on election day.
Clarence Coates was fined 100 dollars in police court for cutting up with Dixon Sunday night. He could not pay and was sent to the temporary jail, likely to be returned to the Hutchinson State Reformatory on parole. The pair reportedly argued, Dixon sustaining injuries. A Farmers Institute lunch and talks are planned at a nearby church with speakers from Manhattan and Kansas City, plus a butter and seed contest.
Secretary of State Elihu Root asserts a party with a proven record can endure. He questions if the current administrations in state and nation have met honest, capable, efficient standards and set patriotic public service as a model for America. He argues these tests decide whether it is wise to keep a party in power.
A backup column on Hallowe en beliefs for girls describes rituals and mirror gazing to glimpse future loves, with directions to circle three times, light a candle, and look into a mirror at midnight. It also notes flour on the porch at twelve to reveal a future spouse, and a caution about parental tales. A brief local ad follows for Foley's Kidney Cure and a livery service in Indiana.
You may substitute one 48 candle power tungsten lamp for every 16 candle power carbon filament lamps without extra current cost. Alternatively, one 32 candle power tungsten lamp cuts about 30 percent from the current cost. Using 80 candle power lamps saves ten percent, or 48 candle power lamps for 32 candle power lamps nearly halves your bills.
The Kansas Christian church convention ended an eight day session in Topeka without committing to establishing a Bible chair at the State University in Lawrence or backing either Nebraska or Oklahoma church schools. A non-committal report favored church schools, while allowing individuals to support the Bible chair if they wish, with no church financial backing.
Next week a series of six lectures on plain and fancy dishes will be held in the lower room of the Baptist church. Tickets, $1.00, may be secured at Raymond's Drug Store, with ladies invited to attend and bring a spoon fork and napkin for the demonstrations.
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