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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1908
Page
1
A town in Illinois was terrorized by a man named Chub in the miner era. After two days of threats he was shot and killed by Charles Berger as he stalked Edge mott streets. Berger surrendered to the police immediately after.
Pittsburg officials say the Mount Washington Savings and Trust will resume business tomorrow morning after a bank closure by the state examiner. President H. W. Gleffor and Secretary George M. Goorden denounce the action as an outrage, noting it occurred just before the normal closing time.
Early Sunday morning a blaze swept the Baldwin photograph gallery and post office, destroying much property and leaving a heavy loss. The fire began about 4 50 a m and rapidly spread through closely built structures, with the origin unknown but thought to start in the gallery. The post office building housed the Ledger Carter’s photography gallery and other offices. W C survived. Morgan Fellin Book Company's building suffered minor damage. stock valued around 1000 was moved to safety. Ledger owner Markham, also postmaster, lost subscription books and urged readers to report subscriptions and paid-up times. Total loss estimated at 318000, about half covered by insurance.
Chicago Sept 7 W J Bryan dominates Labor Day events with a 20 000 strong parade and speeches at Rest Park on the abuses of injunctions He then addresses Electrical Workers at Brand s Park as boils threaten his tour across Indiana Ohio West Virginia Maryland New Jersey and New York.
In Ness county district court a suit titled Bosworth v Brinckman et al seeks recovery over alleged slot machine accident insurance device failures. Plaintiffs accuse Brinckman Armstrong and local stockholders of mismanaging funds while insurers and station operators face depositions for the forthcoming trial.
Fire across the Mesaba range in Minnesota checked after sweeping Chisholm and large areas of St Louis Itasca and Carlton counties. Wrenshall near Duluth remains threatened as crews guard ruins and the 600 residents. Relief measures led by a governor’s committee and local militiamen fend off looters while communities rebuild.
The Topeka Daily and Weekly Journal reports a unsigned letter alleging an assassination plot against Taft, sent from Topeka in August, with police involvement and dubious authenticity. It also crowns Abbie Blevins as county contest winner and Lucy Bryde as city winner, praising reader growth and journal support.
In Qhaatha Nebraska on September 7 authorities say Dr Frederick Rustin killed himself to avoid creditors and protect his family insurance. Mrs Bonnell and Mrs Rice provided statements while police withheld the full text as inquest proceeds reveal further details.
Fay Ogden of Topeka, bitten by a rabid dog, traveled to Chicago for Pasteur treatment funded by public subscriptions. Doctors expect her to recover, with a three week course. she and her grandfather will stay near the institute for daily visits as she improves.
E H Harriman told a San Francisco reception that railroads remain in good shape after last fall's money panic. He said the north bank of the Columbia will see new lines under Hill system and expressed willingness to cooperate with northern carriers to develop the region and boost growth.
Great interest surrounds Ketchel’s last middleweight fight against Pankey in a twenty five round bout. The clash promises a dramatic finish to Ketchel’s tenure in the class with heavy betting and public anticipation.
San Francisco on September 7 Abe Attell the featherweight champion faces Owen Mora in a 23 round bout at Goifreth's Mission street arena both weighed 122 pounds and the odds were 10 to 2 Jack Welch of San Francisco to referee. A second item notes a Winnipeg fire destroying central business blocks including Bank of Montreal Montana Bank and post office with losses near 100000.
Several dogs were bitten by a seemingly mad cocker spaniel owned by Mr. Hetzel near 624 Rhode Island Street. The dog killed after showing rabies signs, and authorities warn neighbors to keep dogs confined for days.
The Cleveland celebration featured a work horse parade with about 20 000 participants and waitresses in caps and aprons joining in. William D. Baywood, former secretary, attended as part of a large delegation and prizes were awarded in the parade.
In Kansas City on September 7 the long standing Sunday closing crusade disappeared as police and marshals appeared inactive. Merchants and pool halls resumed Sunday business while authorities weighed militia intervention to enforce the old blue laws. The governor’s stance remains uncertain as merchants plan to stay open next Sunday unless state forces are deployed.
Haskell Institute starts the year with about 600 students, similar to last year, while expecting more in coming days. Florence Teeters resumes as head matron, Bertha Macy takes a new role, and Thomas Kloot is appointed stenographer. Facilities upgrade includes girls building renovations and the Pemraleled Manual Peains wing. Athletic director Ailes Kent leads sports as Masell aims for strong performance this year.
Governor Charles E. Hughes spoke to about 40 000 people during two Troy meetings opening the home week events. He warned against the belief that Americans should be slick and deceitful in business and politics, urging trustworthiness instead.
Taft party elements include a yacht, an automobile, and a trolley to reach Sandusky via Freemont. They will visit the home of the late Rutherford B. Hayes in Sandusky.
From the Allan line steamer Nutmilion bound for Glasgow, Prof J B E Jones of Brown University departs for a sabbatical year in Germany. He plans extensive study of middle high German poetry c 1350 at the Royal Library in Berlin and University of Berlin, with extracts for eventual publication.
Sherman Texas September 7 a man named Till Hatfield believed to be dhones C Duntam was arrested in Yuuke county by a deputy U S marshal for the murder of six people in San Jose California twelve years ago. Hatfield or Limham is held awaiting advices from California as a 11000 reward stands. Also notes about a franchise application in Yur council greeting tomorrow night and Rawlings misreported connections with the electric line business. Labor turmoil in New York parade disputes and a coal mine fugitive in Scottsburg. Post office clerks convention in Birmingham and a wave of self inflicted deaths among young working girls in St Petersburg.
A garbled passage discusses a man bragging about liberal views and the idea that others should not criticize him for his late arrival. The text appears as a damaged snippet with references to Post Gare and seals 1025, Mase.
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