30 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1907
Page
1
Fragmented notes mention philippine papers requesting free trade with the United States to avoid binding the Philippines to US. Also includes assorted local ads and notices about medical services and goods, with scattered names and addresses.
The Board of Railroad Commissioners announces a new freight schedule for Kansas with a twenty percent cut aimed at parity for shipper and consumer interests. The measure promises a square deal after months of work, seeks to balance rates across routes, and invites input from jobbers.
The body of Hernan Beesley Detter, a prosperous insurance agent from Taylestown, Pa, was found with head injuries and a skull fracture in his Waldorf Astoria room after arriving in New York as a pressure tip. Police suspect murder and the autopsy will determine the cause of death.
The Amalgamated Mine Workers along with Capper and other mining companies notify that the old wage scale will be restored on November first under pre existing contracts. The move affects the Smeltermen and Miner unions in Butte.
The Journal lauds Lawrence residents for their calm amid national crisis. It argues Wall Street drives the economy, noting government support and a hopeful outlook as New York improves, Kansas follows, and western business regains momentum.
At a meeting of larger railway representatives the group voted not to abandon homeseekers excursions to the west but agreed to small fare increases after January 1. The plan shows round trip prices rising from Chicago to Texas and southwestern states, with Kansas to Wichita and other city routes affected.
A report from New York on October 30 states the crew of forty sailors aboard the ship Arthur Sewell, which left Philadelphia on April 3 for a coal voyage, is likely dead after wreck near Terra Del Fuego. Signals indicate survivors were captured by cannibals in the Terra Del Fuego region.
A severe wind storm swept southern Texas early today causing widespread downed wires and damaged houses in Galveston. No fatalities were reported.
Dispatch from Vladivostok says two Russian torpedo boats mutinied and attacked the city while fortress garrison fired, disabling one boat amid great excitement.
A violent crowd outside the Berlin court hurls abuse as Count Kuno von Moltke is condemned in a libel trial sparked by Maximilian Harder editor of a leading German publication. Moltke collapses emotionally after the verdict, aided by friends, while protests erupt with calls to death and moral outrage.
In October the court delayed actions after Judge Walkiee reviewed the matter. Pollok granted two days to file amendments to the bill concerning the inclusion of various parties and alleged acts involving water rights and state boys.
James B. Forgan president of the national bank notes a push of gold and provisions from London to Chicago with 2 million dollars paid for shipments and 26 million delivered to Chicago in transit. He says European markets receive heavy consignments as prices stay high and relief spreads through banking and grain trade.
A fragmentary history notes James W. Denver reportedly built Pike's Peak. It recounts legends about Denver’s politics in Shawnee County, a judge enforcing the prohibitory law, and a joke about a witness confusing a beverage with beer. A Lincoln era tale repeats a Congressman's claim of Denver’s achievement.
New York reports finance steady as bankers anticipate a conference and describe liquidity improving. Banks are cautious, halting new credit and emphasizing cash purchases while clearing house certificates function smoothly to restore normal conditions.
North Lawrence Christian church hosts Hazelringer of Topeka a renowned evangelist and former Kansas educator who will lead meetings starting next Sunday at 11 o clock. She has conducted evangelistic work across many states and thousands have joined churches or accepted Christ in her campaigns. Everyone is invited to attend and bring friends.
Mrs Hartje of Pittshurg Pa files a reply in Philadelphia Superior Court to August Hartje's latest entry in the long running divorce suit. He seeks a rehearing and cites letters from Mrs Hartje to a former suitor linked to elopement attempts amid contested spousal fortunes.
A persistent cable between President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft indicates Taft will depart Manila on November 2 to reach Berlin as soon as possible. It is believed his presence in Germany is required immediately due to important pending matters.
Oct 30 Viattka Russia Prince Jortehakeff acting Governor was targeted by a bomb that failed to explode and an attempting shooter killed by soldiers. The assassin was identified as a student.
Kansas City reports Wheat and Corn prices with May and December futures, No 2 grades and cash bids. Butter eggs and Timothy hay prices listed along with live stock receipts and ranges for cattle hogs bulls and calves. Chicago market closes with Wheat Corn Pork Lard futures and cash values.
Calhoun Kentucky October 30 1907 growers unite to halt tobacco buyers locking in a statewide effort. An army of several hundred mobilized at Livermore aims to force buyers to quit fields and rescind contracts then plans to march to Louisville to pressure other buyers amid the western central Kentucky battle over the 1907 crop.
Plan discussed by porters to secure ready currency for cotton export through European buyers. Proposal would involve deposits with European agents and treasury transfers to create credit via the sub treasury in New Orleans. Aims to replace long bills of exchange with immediate currency for export and domestic markets.
Classified notice offering a fur cottage in Lawrence and a homestead relinquishment in Western Kansas for sale or trade. Mentions school telephones and privileges valued at $1,200. Written for journal office pickup by owner.
A mixed page shows real estate exchanges in Kansas City and Lawrence, a Hereford cow for sale near New York, and varied classified notices. It also reports on Audubon society concerns about bird losses, farm and business help wanted, items from Owensboro to Lawrence, plus local ads and public notices.
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