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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1909
Page
1
A Washington dispatch reports that Chiesa is set to retire from the Taft administration. The note claims Ballinger’s departure is understood, with officials denying wrongdoing by Interior Secretary Ballinger and defending his Alaska Cunminghine contract connections as proper.
Bankers from across the country converge in Chicago for the American Bankers Association convention with preliminary committee sessions, including the Currency committee report on the national monetary question, while state bank supervisors’ meetings proceed.
Grains and provisions report from Ois City dated September 1 covers car counts for September 9 and prices for May and other contracts. No. hard 99e, No. 2 red at 1.08, No. 2 white 6514c, corn Sept 644 per bushel, cash corn price listed as 4c, butter creamery at 27 1/2c, live stock receipts 210 native, cows and heifers around 5.50, stockers and feeders 7.45 to 7.80, and prices for Timothy and Prairie hay. Gustafson jewelry advertising services and a note about E st. Siler moving to 721 Ala.
Edsward Harriman lies in a hillside Arden plot after a private funeral attended by New York magnates and Harriman family members. The ceremony included Episcopalian rites, a Harri man burial plot guard, lilies and valley arrangements, and a burial service led by Dr. Meinnes and Rev. G Nelhdeacon.
A telegram said six street cars would arrive Friday. Superintendent Alley expected readiness on Thursday with all cars in service soon. Mass street restored to normal, allowing driving again. Work focuses on the University loop from Quincy west on Tenn to Ontario, with payroll around $1,200 and potential near $2,000 if rain hadn’t delayed.
Citywide return to classes described with students and parents preparing, overhauled buildings, new cupless drinking policy, and noted enrollment pressures at the high school. Weather muted enthusiasm but normal routines resumed as pupils carried books, wore new attire, and mothers felt relief at school starting.
A ceremony in Kansas City Kansas united Prof Carl A Pryor of Lawrence and Miss Margaret Havens. Probate Judge Van B Prather officiated with two close friends present. They will reside near Lawrence, Pryor head of the University Fine Arts department. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Havens, is a noted musician and teacher with Lawrence ties.
Battle Harbor Labrador Sept 13 The Roosevelts crew and party discuss the Peary Arctic Project with Matthew Henson and three Eskimos among the final dash to the pole. Reports describe March and April marches from Cape Columbia, obs verations, supply moves, and the moment Peary reached the pole with an Eskimo party. Dr Norman Kowsen writes of Dr Cook and the dispute over the story and records. A tug is to meet Peary returning from the pole, with Battle Harbor halting the Roosevelt nearby.
Scores of students arrived in Lawrence ahead of the University of Kansas term as local cabmen and expressmen work busy to serve the influx. The campus is in full dress and the old students begin preparations for new arrivals. Boarding clubs won’t open until school begins and many students stay downtown at various restaurants. The first days will bring orientation and settling in as the university readies for its annual fall term.
Albert , aged forty, a wealthy p er wehaint of Heeten Kansas and former Kansas legislator, died from cyanide fumes in a room near the cent hotel today. Police reported he appeared to have taken his own life, with no immediate witnesses or notes found. The body was discovered after hotel staff checked on him and has been taken for coroner’s inquest.
A well attended Sunday afternoon meeting of union workers led to steps for a closer union. W. C. Simon elected secretary. A provisional citywide organization was formed with representatives from every street. Indications point to Suny School workers uniting more closely for broader participation across ages.
Disinterment arrangements were finalized for Lieut James N Sut of the Marine Corps. A heatwave hit the area with temperatures near 102 degrees in downtown. The issue sparked confusion over a Sunday School time change and a local burglary involving a stolen set of horse harness valued at 5 dollars. Municipal actions included a push to compel Bell Telephone to move out of town. Professor Hodder and family return from Colorado to their downtown studio.
Before dawn crowds pack streets as Early tomorrow the Pawnee Bill and Buffalo Bill show unloads. The Circus Day spectacle promises the largest, most exciting attractions Lawrence has seen in years with expected crowds and good weather. In other news a seven year old Theresa Tracopolo was found dead in Utica and a man shot.
More than a thousand federates are expected at the Eagle National Convention in Lamar, opening today. Officials anticipate about 1600 attendees during the week as pilgrims gather for events and reunions. Gustafson Jewelry and Steven sons supply repairs and jewelry materials for attendees and locals.
William Steller and Jacob H. Sebin were chosen as directors succeeding Henry H. Rodgers and Edward H. Harriman and were named to the executive committee. Judge Robert Le Levert was elected chairman of the executive committee. The board to draft resolutions on Harriman’s death. Miss Hermie Sterling underwent surgery at Simmons Hospital removing bone fragments from her spine area after a previous shoulder injury.
Harold Chee editor of the Topeka Capital attended a Saturday Night Club event in Topeka. A pocketbook was left in Lawrence containing papers and four dollars in currency. A reward is offered for its return to the Capital office.
Notice calls for rooming in the east for incoming workers. Miss Nunyse Kwile CGyignsed has returned from a wait and asks those with rooms to phone Bell 1818.
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