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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
1
A dense block of entries shows doctors G W Jones and J Blair offering general practice and surgery with confinements and gynecology. Other entries include Drs Rudolph and Moore, a livery stable and Hearst Foraker news excerpts from Chicago to Sheridan.
The article notes many theories on the word Sundae with a popular tale set in New Orleans. A soda jerk reportedly ran out of carbonated water on a sunny Sunday and mixed ice cream with syrups, leading customers to request that “that Sunday recipe” be added to the menu, transforming Sunday into Sundae.
In Albuquerque the sixteenth National Irrigation Congress opens with over 1800 delegates present from multiple countries. President Frank Gowty outlines sessions while officials from the United States and abroad join the program. Foreign representatives are to have a notable role, though some debates may touch on policy and government regulation. General Bell and Brigadier General Thoats participate in a parade by Colorado troops ordered for the event.
Rome reports Cardinal Merry Del Val, papal secretary of state, plans retirement. Americans and English prelates led by Cardinal Hickey and Archbishop Ireland urged reforms amid modernist tensions. If true, Cardinal Hampolla may succeed him, per The Avanti.
The Journal urges support for the chautauqua at Warren Street Baptist Church led by local Black residents. It praises the project as a major community achievement and a boost to citizenship, comparing it to past successes in South Park and lauding the Lawrence organizers for making it possible.
Vetruit Mich September 24 Governor Iles Hughes opened the Republican state convention in Detroit. The session featured Rev John Wesley Hull of Ohio and a keynote by Hull followed by a brief address. Hughes urged clear campaign messaging to guide the electorate toward genuine progress and national leadership. He rejected claims Taft is sympathetic to labor and warned of a misleading narrative about workers.
Mass street residents and city officers chased a dog accused of biting several children. After a long run Officer Gill shot the dog known to belong to a man named Crap. The incident sparked a loud civic scene with Marshals, citizens, and children involved.
An investigation led by the Democratic National Committee targets George RK Shelden of the Republican National Committee over his financial career. The inquiry, described as quiet, is expected to be forwarded to Bryan for use in campaign speeches.
The EKU Barb ticket won the senior election defeating the Representative ticket. Carl Measant was named president with Gertrude Coplay as secretary and August Krehbiel as editor of the Annual Jayhawker. August Krehbiel, a Lawrence boy, will head the senior play committee as well. A long list of personal brief notes follows.
Report notes Assistant Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee denying involvement as a telegram hints at Doolin denial within party quarters. District Attorney Jerome backs questioning over a Cleveland signed article, while Barber War headlines arise with local arrests and shop card readings.
Market summaries from Kansas City show wheat oats and corn prices with receipts and bids. Multiple for sale and wanted ads include a driving horse, a tent, a gray riding skirt, a young heifer, and farm implements. Evans-Metcalf Inc. advertises grain drills and a top buggy.
President Roosevelt releases a letter from the Interstate Commerce Commission noting that the current year's work is not included in a prior reply to Bryson. The document, signed by John H. Marble, lists ten railroads indicted this year and five shippers charged with rebates. It cites traffic officials and several corporations convicted of rebates.
Taft begins South Dakota campaign at Aberdeen with a long itinerary including Melette Redfield Wolsey Mitchell Tripp Yankton Vermilion and Sioux City Iowa. He speaks with a husky voice as heavy day ahead and county treasurer books checked for balance. Local stores advertise items including stamps pens and October magazines.
In Chicago at the Auditorium Annex on September 2 Kern and Sherman exchanged greetings with a stranger who missed the actual handshake. The bystander asked to shake hands with the next vice president and Kern pointed to Sherman. The two Democrats then moved toward each other and greeted, sharing smiles as they prepared for the upcoming political events.
A large audience enjoyed a chautauqua musical evening at Warren Street Baptist Church. Marie Overstreet of Lawrence performed a vocal solo and the program featured addresses, devotional segments, a quartet, and remarks by local professionals. Notable mentions include Fraternal salid and Kansan performer Mr. Balfour with praise from McDowell and Emilio Agramente.
J Lamb, a land buyer, spent yesterday in town and left last night for Oklahoma where he hopes to close a large land deal. He expects to be away briefly and then return after finalizing the transaction. Turkish Baths listed at 824 Vermont Street with Bell phone 345.
Excitement at the university as Barb and Frats clash over freshman election tickets. Barb leaders plan a caucus tomorrow while Frat supporters push to resume campaigning. Freshmen vote to postpone the election to Thursday, with both sides claiming victory in the staging of the contest.
Republican campaign trip by trolley starts today with James Sherman departing from Chicago for Watseka where he delivers an address. Congressman Nicholas Longworth joins, planning multiple stops with Sherman. Longworth travels with Sherman and will rejoin in Illinois. Congressman William McKinley provides a private car for the tour across several trolley lines.
Lincoln Neb Sept 20 Bryan asks Democrats in Lincoln to take down lithographs of himself from store windows during his visit to the city on Wednesday. The telegram reads W. Bryan Lincoln Neb requests a tempera to remove his pictures while he is in town. Signed W J Bryan.
Evans Metcalf Imp Co advertises two sewing machines New Home and The Domestic with chain fitter, offers needles and shuttles for many brands, no canvassers, and urges readers to compare prices. Trick Performer Perkins practices near the Journal offices turning an automobile in public, recalling Neville Wright airship episode and Otis pursuing more exhibitions as tricks evolve.
Augustus Thomas's The Witehing Hour plays at the Bowersock Opera House on Monday evening October 19 with high praise mentioned. Virginia Jeffries performs Camille for 10 and 20 cents as 600 seats are advertised. A note from The Journal shares this postcard information.
Miss L Marie Hubbell and Miss Righter announce daily University studio hours and special lessons. Mrs B M Wilmot returns and opens her China Painting studio at 1604 Mass street. Miss Jessie Arter teaches China Painting and Water Colors at 1325 Tenn St and Byers Art Shop offers two weeks of art needle work lessons at 903 Mass. Gertrude Messler prepares pupils for elocution in the downtown University studio.
Evening classes for bookkeeping shorthand typing arithmetic and penmanship target employed youth with hours 7 30 to 9 p m on Mon Wed and Fri. An Ute Oratorios concert starts at 8 00 p m Thursday as the first event of the Lawrence Lyceum course. Some unsubscribed seats will be released for sale.
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