25 Sep 1907
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1907
Page
1
An editorial notes government support for a new road along the Kaw Valley via Lawrence toward Topeka. It describes engineer reviews, political backing from Congressmen, army authorities, and local advocates who push for funding, quarry access, and railway links to boost Lawrence and regional development.
Oyster Bay residents gathered at the station as the president started his trip to Washington to end his summer vacation. He expressed pleasure in mingling with villagers during the season and bid farewell at the departure.
Frank Helstrom once a city resident now serves as warden of the North Dakota penitentiary. Mentioned as raised in Douglas county Marina township he studied at the State University law department and practiced locally before moving north to work for a harvester company. He later entered politics and earned the warden’s post on merit.
Mrs. J. A. Henley spent the day in Topeka while Miss Minnie Priestich entertained this afternoon. Mrs. Augusta Miller of Pittsburg visited relatives in the city. Dr. G. B. Gilmore of Colorado City is here visiting his mother. Miss Myrtle Vinbey guests of Miss Hessie Robinson. Kalamazoo visitor 4 TL. Brown. Mrs. Kilworth entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Kilworth and Mable Barber at breakfast for Miss Darling Doubleay. Edith Snow hosted an elaborate dinner on Louisiana street with a yellow color scheme and dahlias. The Wallies Literary League met with Mrs. Addis. Five spent vacation recounting it. Chi Omega reception hosted by Mrs. Henley with about forty guests in asters and ferns. yellow teas and pastries served. Miss Alice Linbride hosted a six-course lavender dinner for Miss Doubleday’s intimate circle. lavender decor, lavender asters, lavender candles, and lavender heart favors. Hattie Musgrove returns to work. Countess Bethany hospital news from London notes appendicitis. Montignose and Signor Tosilli wed. Strand registry office ceremony. road-building plans discussed with optimism.
Markets by wire from Kansas City September 25 show grain and provisions activity with wheat quotations at various futures and cash prices. Prices for corn, oats, timothy, prairie hay, butter, and eggs appear with multiple grades and market descriptions, reflecting a unsettled trading day.
A hard wind from the west swept over the lower lake region for a full day causing a sharp temperature drop and early morning snow flurries. Cleveland reports the gale-fuelled weather through the morning hours with blowing snow and chill air.
Topeka September 25 The Hutchinson reformatory board of managers will meet Friday to act on the hearing of charges against E E Marshall superintendent of the reformatory. Marshall is charged with cruelty to inmates.
Frost hit western Wisconsin and southern Minnesota overnight causing widespread crop damage. The Sept 25 report notes the first killing frost of the season, chilling fields and prompting farmers to assess losses.
Funeral of James Gross at A M E church with Rev Small conducting was held in Kansas City. Harry Jackson bound over to district court for robbery, pleaded not guilty. Also mentions local ads, trades, and marketings, including livestock receipts and prices.
Frederick argues in an attorney general opinion that itinerant vendors of drugs and medicines cannot secure licenses for only part of a county or for a partial year. The note also mentions a marriage license in Douglas County, local business ads, market prices, and community notices.
During the Ford trial, Lonergan testified he received 4000 dollars to influence a vote on United Railways overhead trolley franchise. Gallagher stated Ruef gave 9000 dollars to learn board members positions and prices for favorable votes.
The Ocean states immunity from the Chicago and Alton forces the sole hurdle in a Rock Island plan to consolidate its lines. Rumor says George I Ross may become president of the Alton replacing Samuel M Felton who might take a Harriman system post.
A Pittsboro city canine, a terrier named Duck, has bonded with Dr. M. W. Everson since puppyhood. He eagerly accompanies cars, often rides with front feet on the board, and barks loudly at passing vehicles, becoming a favorite of motorists despite preferring quieter rides.
The government began presenting testimony in Boise alleging U S Senator Borah conspired with offices to defraud the government of timber claims in central Idaho. Witnesses describe documentary evidence and claim some swore falsely in timber claims cases.
A wreck on the line to Cher tzenburk near Breval injures nineteen aboard a White Star liner Adriatic conveyance. Several suffer broken limbs, conditions not yet fully reported, with no fatalities announced.
Sept 25 fire at Poor House Barns Akoneta Ohio destroys one county infirmary building. Six inmates reported safe as others are evacuated or aided. Forty inmates affected by incident and all were removed to safety.
Kansas railroads filed with the state board to establish a flat 2-cent passenger rate starting October 5. The measure aims to abolish passes and all excursion, clergy, and special rates, with lawsuits to be filed. the anti-pass law becomes effective January 1, yet railroads push October 5 implementation.
Harry Chernock, a New York garment cutter, driven by ill health and reverses, stabbed his wife with tailors shears and leaped from a fourth story window. He died from his injuries while the wife likely recovers from non fatal wounds.
St Petersburg reports unusual interest in Secretary Taft's global itinerary. The government plans to guard his Siberian and European Russia route with extraordinary respect, while the press debates a possible Russo American accord. Many foresee a looming US Japan conflict in the distant future.
Federal court in Butler Missouri ordered Capt. Phivas Tygard jailed after he failed to post bond of 210000. He is 72 and will be confined in Clinton Missouri until a November date for trial on misappropriation of bank funds.
Missouri railroads report the two cent fare law cost carriers about a million and a half dollars in the last three months. Trunk lines are believed to have united to push back against further enforcement of the measure.
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