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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1907
Page
1
The image compares two paths for households: buying a home with mortgage payments and building equity versus renting with monthly rent. It highlights potential long term wealth gains from ownership and yearly costs contrast.
Mrs Annie Washington died at her home on Mississippi Street last evening. She is survived by husband Jake and two daughters Daisy and Anna. Funeral is Tuesday at 2 o clock from 131 Mississippi Street. Interment will be in Oakfield Cemetery.
Rev Stauffer spoke to the boys club on obedience. A major leaders meeting is planned in Lawrence next Sunday at the Association building with Rev Wilhite and Mr Tuckerman to win souls for Christ. The boys orchestra performs in Topeka April 23. the big meet is set for Saturday the 13th at the Y M C A athletic field at Warren and Missouri streets.
A man named Newt Batson struck Jennie Cook on a street near the Union Pacific depot at 6:20 PM Sunday. Cook was hospitalized with a broken left leg and a lodged ball in her right leg, while Batson claimed the act was an accident and a witness described ongoing public disorder on the streets.
Jacob Riis reports from Washington that President Roosevelt reaffirmed he will not accept another presidential nomination. Riis says the president’s aim is to implement his existing policies and see them carried through.
A lunacy commission hearing opened this afternoon in Springfield to determine emotional insanity in the case of Charles Moore the mail carrier who shot and killed Clara West three months ago at Bois D Arc. The defense seeks the appointment of a lunacy commission to evaluate Moore.
A social dance is announced for Tuesday evening April 9 at the I O O F hall. All are invited to attend and enjoy themselves. Abe Wolfson sells L Douglas shoes at 637 Masa street.
For two Sundays Lawrence has seen on street shooting by drunken men. The city’s people demand action to curb lawlessness and restore safety on Sunday afternoons. The piece urges quick steps to protect residents and uphold Lawrence’s reputation.
A compilation of local social briefs listing residents and visitors across Topeka Kansas City Lawrence and surrounding areas. Names include John Reise C E Decker J Barker Esterly F B Grown Carl Olson Emil Olson Wm Nadelhoffer Ed Klein Mrs Bayless Mrs Schleifer and many others with notes of travel to Kansas City Topeka and Leavenworth.
Harriman unable to testify in paper court against Frank W Hill as Armin Players start a week at Bowersock Opera House in Lawrence with the Tennessee comedy drama. New acts and moving pictures between scenes promise a packed house and nightly changes.
A fragment notes buying line at Boughton's 1025 Mass place and suggests trying a $1 Safety Hazers-Smith's News Depot for a close shave. The text reads as an informal ad or suggestion about products and venues.
Pearcy contended cigars made in the Isle of Pines were domestic in origin and refused duty. The Supreme Court held the isle, Cuba adjacent, not an integral US territory under the treaty, upholding the government’s dismissal in the Pearcy v. Nevada case. Baby Ribbon Cigars 5e made by Billie Williamson.
Yesterday at the Christian tabernacle in South Park a banner day drew worshippers for morning attendance records and a packed evening service Evangelist Wilhite preached on The Bible with a large children’s Bible drill led by Mrs Wilhite The revival extends beyond the city with attendees from eight to ten miles away and plans for a religious census and continued services at 7415 tonight.
At a recent Central Federate union meeting a resolution directed the secretary to write to Roosevelt asking him to retract his statements in a letter to Representative Sherman. The president was quoted as saying Hariman was an undesirable citizen equal to Haywood and Debs.
Charles A. Prouty oversees testimony accusing Santa Fe and Rock Island of favoring Kansas City Missouri over interior Kansas points for Gulf of Mexico shipping rates. Texas Oklahoma and Kansas shippers attend as officials note possible favoritism.
Near the end the Thaw case is argued by Delmas and Jerome to reach a decision by Wednesday. If ruled that day Jerome would have an entire day to himself to reflect on the outcome.
In New York on April 8 the Thaw trial nears its final stage as Delmas begins his summing up and may conclude tonight. Jerome may speak tomorrow with Fitzgerald set to charge the jury the same day. The judge plans to keep the jury locked, preserving the possibility of a verdict by Wednesday. The Thaw family appears in court as Evelyn Nesbit Thaw wears a blue outfit.
A gold hunting case watch is reported missing and believed lost, with a note that it may be returned to 745 Louisiana Street. Residents are urged to contact the listing party to claim the item.
Miss Pansy Crowder returns from Caldwell Kansas as Chi Omega sorority hosts National Founders day banquet at the chapter house. Fern Cramer initiated with letters from alumnae, and decorations featured white carnations and apple blossoms. Local social roundup mentions visitors and engagements across Lawrence and nearby towns.
The Journal advocates a Douglas county county fair and urges strong backing. A Wednesday meeting is seen as key to forming a permanent organization and restoring horse races long absent. The piece calls for unity to boost Lawrence and Douglas county production and opportunities.
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