Willie Sell Out The Governor Grants Conditional Pardon
The governor today granted Willie Sell a conditional pardon after nearly taunts years in state penitentiary for murder. Willie must not lecture or exhibit himself for money and will be placed in work, aiming to help him start life anew. The pardon follows heavy public sentiment and debate over his guilt or innocence, with supporters urging mercy and caution amid grim details of the family murders. He will move to Nortonville to take a drug store position with LA Griffin.
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Topeka
Tedoa
Willie Seil
Father
Ether
Brether
Willy
Lame
Willie
Wille
Watty
Erie
Selden
Selden. the Keherad Nether Were Lying Feed To Feet Oon Thei Leetonia Here, Mr
Seth
Seis
Wattie
Sell
Nortonville
Griffin
Jeffereen County
Death sentences commuted to life for Kansas City woman and Higginsville man
Jefferson City April 9 governor Folk commuted the death sentences of Mrs. Myers of Kansas City and Frank Hottman of Higginsville for the murder of Clarence Myers on May 11, 1904. The stay would have expired next Wednesday. A marriage license was issued today to Henry Keiver and Emma Wise of Lawrence.
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Jefferson City
Myers
Kansas City
Frank Hottman
Higginsville
Clarence Myers
Folk
Henry Keiver
Emma Wise
Lawrence
University of Kansas edges Drury in 14 to 7 game
Springfield Mo April 9 Loose playing on the part of the Drury college team was responsible for the University of Kansas players winning the first of the 2 game series yesterday by a score of 14 to 7. The feature was a triple play by Kury with three men on base. Ground ball to Rogers at third, Rogers to Evans at plate, Evans to Vann at first retiring the batter. Vann threw back to the plate, completing the double play. Drury hit two home runs. Supt C C Bowman spending the day in Baldwin. Hoffman for the Jayhawkers did steady work until the last three innings. Sheriff Woodard in Ottawa. Drury day in business. Kim Third H B Stewart left today for Arkansas City. Thomas Potter of Peabody was in Lawrence today.
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Springfield
Drury College
University of Kansas
Kury
Rogers
Evans
Vann
Drury
Supt. C. C. Bowman
Hoffman
Jayhawkers
Baldwin
A Baldwin Poet Wins Kansas Fame and Local Notables
Jim Wilson travels to Kansas City on business while William Peet heads home there. The Topeka Capital sketches A A Cavaness of Baldwin, a Lawrence adopter and Kansas poet, reflecting on his Civil War service and later achievements. Local residents visit, travel, and host social events as wedding plans emerge for Claudia McNair and Fred Dencan in Cawker City.
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Lawrence
Cawker City
Claudia McNai
Fred Dencan
Bowling Night At Morris And Berger Bowl Meet
The Merchants Kuhne led with a total of 2181 and 510 pins for high Megan Kuhne while Albach totaled 3452 and Courtney scored 583 for high. Morris and Berger teams bowl tonight.
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Kuhne
Albach
Courtney
Morris
Berger
No Punishment for Batson in Judge Clark Court
Newt Batson was fined 100 for concealing weapons in Judge Clark's court after shunting Jennie Cook. The verdict reflects the strict application of the law, with the judge doing his duty to uphold penalties even when the punishment seems ridiculous.
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Newt Batson
Newspaper Plant Destroyed in Columbus Fire
The six story Brickell Mithoff building housing the Evening Dispatch plant and the adjacent three story Hester building were nearly wiped out by a morning blaze in Columbus Ohio. Estimated loss runs around 300000 dollars with extensive damage to the plants and facilities.
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Columbus
Kansas Suffers Fire Destroying Factory Complex
Philadelphia reports a large fire destroying a building housing the League Is vy yard, saw mill, jeweler shop, and pattern shop. Loss runs near 100000 dollars with much bank furniture destroyed, delaying a scheduled Kansas paving ceremony due to the setback.
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Philadelphia
Transas
Kansas
Sinc
Delmar Won Gold Cup Retained After Jury Verdit
In New York on April 9 Elmer T Smathers will keep the gold cup won by his horse Major Delmar in the 1904 race against Lou Dillon after a jury verdict in a suit brought by the Memphis Trailing Association.
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New York
Elmer T. Smathers
Major Delmar
Lou Dillon
Vernet
Memphis
woman's missionary society convenes two day session at First Methodist
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will hold a two day session at the First Methodist church beginning tomorrow evening with interest programs and a large attendance expected. The district convention of the women's home missionary society will meet at the same place on Thursday and Friday with engaging programs and emphasis on extended local works.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
First Methodist
Woman’s Home Missionary
Ar tain Players Receive Warm Welcome For Tennessee Show
A large audience greeted the Ar tain Players last night praising the Tennessee performance as the best show of the season. The company will stay all week with new plays and nightly penalties, offering good value for ticket prices from ten to thirty cents.
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Artain
Lisly
Tennessee
Police Roundup: Hearing Set for Vernson. Other Arrests Noted
In Police Circles William Vernson, arrested for threatening Sam Warfield, had a preliminary hearing this morning after pleading guilty. His trial is set for April 11. Vernson was re-arrested for carrying 2 run on this person. George Eddy faced charges for leaving a dead horse in a stable since Sunday. he pled not guilty and a Thursday 12 30 oclock trial was scheduled. Five Lawrence High School boys arrested for eye-beiling and fudge in the Domestic Science dept were fined apiece yesterday afternoon.
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William Vernson
Sam Warfield
Vernson
Vernsen
Geo. Eddy
Eddy
Lawrence High School
Fire at Baptist Church During Remodel
A small blaze started under the organ at the Baptist church this morning around 11:2 while remodel work continued. The fire caused no major damage as flames were extinguished before spreading. heat and water may have affected organ pipes.
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Baptist
New souvenir pillow gag at Boyles on Mass Street
Squires unveils a novelty pillow gag as the newest souvenir at Boyles located at 725 Mass St. The item invites fans to rest their head on the pillow while recalling the paper by the pound deal at Boughton's, 1025 Mass St.
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Boyles
Mass
Boughton’s
Social Dance at the 10.0. F. hall Apr 9
A social dance is announced for Tuesday evening April 9 at the 10.0. F. hall. All are invited to attend and enjoy themselves. Abe Wolfson at 637 Mass. Street sells W. L. Douglas shoes.
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W. L. Douglas
Abel Wolfson
Mass. Street
Fragmented Early 20th Century Classified Fragments
For sale real estate and rental notices. Lost items include Sigma Nupin and a watch with a locket. Personal notices mention telegram about Col James Beck burial plan. Various local ads for groceries and services.
Thaw Trial Dramatizes Renunciation and Insanity Defense
Delmas argues in the New York court that Thaw suffered a form of insanity tied to belief in one’s sacred home. He cites Evelyn Thaw’s story, reading her отказ to marry Thaw as supreme renunciation. Jerome to present final state arguments tomorrow as Delmas wraps five hour closing.
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Delmas
Thaw
Tielmas
Jerome
New York
White
Evelyn Thaw
Edward Thaw
Evelyn
Paris
Harry
Wil
Thaw Case Testimony Reveals Mental Decline and Grief
Delmas reads Evelyn Nesbit and Mrs Thaw testimony detailing Thaw’s growing mental strain from Europe to New York. Letters from Longfellow era capture a suffering soul, with Thaw lamenting Evelyn’s fall back into a life with a man who harmed her and now claims she must fight life alone.
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Lism Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
Europe
New York
Delmas
von Mrs. Thaw
White
Evelyn
Thaw
Hummel
Longfellow
Tye
Trying to Arrest Willoughby on Kaiser Wilhelm II
New York police rushed a telegram from Joy Moines to arrest D. EB. Willoughby, first cabin passenger, as the Kaiser Wilhelm II pulled out for England. Officers arrived too late. the ship left with Willoughby aboard. The charges against him were not disclosed.
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New York
Englad
Joy Moines
D. EB. Willoughby
Willoughby
Quiet City Election Produces Arnold Victory Ticket
Mayor Arnold heads the ticket with Dr Kerr and Dr Zimmerman as councilmen and Geo Strange as police judge. Election total was eighty nine votes with Geo Raines Chas Woodsen Ike Knapp Sam Brown and Fred Ingle-Verry Wigwag all serving on the election board.
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Fd. Arnold
Dr. Kerr
Dr. Zimmerman
E. L. Raines
J. Pumberton
J. §. Ploughe
Geo. Strange
Geo. Raines
Chas. Woodsen
Ike Knapp
Sam Brown
Fred Ingle
Verry Mirror
Harford Taken Home From Jail to Jola
Frank Harford, who has memory gaps and was jailed recently, was returned to his home in Jola today. Bowles' at 725 Mass. St. features new crepe paper and paper napkins among its offerings.
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Frank Harford
Jola
Bowles
Mass
Market grain and dairy prices from Kansas City
Wheat receipts 68 cars with May at 69 34? cents and July at 73 4? cents. Cash prices include No 2 hard 85e and No 3 hard 67c. Corn values show May 40%4c, July 41 3?c, Sept 42 140, mixed 39 14? No 2 3914c. Oats No 2 white 12 4212c, rye 60G 6c. Hay prices for Timothy 14.50 to 15, Prairie 10 THES. Butter 23 20c, eggs 15c.
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Kansas City
Timothy
Real Estate Transfers and Cattle Receipts Noted
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels in Lecompton Baldwin and Lawrence areas with buyers including Nannie M. Fishburn Martha Schultz Anna Murphy Johanna Lavin and Frank Eno among others. Cattle receipts show native steers calves and various stock prices along with a sales line for buyers to contact Boughton's in Lawrence for post card fate ideas.
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Warreas TY Dels
Fitzaberh Wi
Dibbs
Clavwresee
Mary
Miles
Solomon's Sub
Harriet Terraul de L. Hanvis
SEY
Elwin Selita Ait W. CD
Sarah AL Redewald
Thee
J. Kerns
D. Co
Iva Kettering
Lecompton
Aolawill
Kansas
Nannie M. Fishburn
Martha Schultz
Lawrence
F. R. Kennedy
Lot & Pik
Lane Place
Anna Murphy
2. Co
Johanna Lavin
St of Nwi
Lucy L. Mors
K. (Baldwin
Geo. E. Nicholson
Lincoln St
Monroe St
Baldwin
D. K. Burnham
w.(Baldwin
L. B. Wiles
Baker St
John Eno
W. (Lawrence
Frank Eno
Pt. Ney
Boughton’s
Light
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Business Directory
Attorneys-At-Law
Barker & Means, Attorneys-at-Law
Opera House
Tl. H. Menger
Massachusetta Street
JOHN @ A. NORTON
First National Bank
Joseph E. Riggs
Massachusetta St
C. J. Simmons
Etty
Nile A. J. Anderson
Vermont Street
G. W. Jones
Uilive
F. A. A. Buttling
Oho Street
Bell and Hume
Fr. D. Morse
M. D
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J. R. Bechtel
QiMee
Massachusetts St
Hisidence
Vennerace Street
Divine
George A. Banks & Son
Naan Donnelly Bros
New Hampshire
Whithton Sta
Lawrence, Kas
WM. T. Sinclair
Hell
Moak Bros. & Sharp
Eldridge House
Rhune
Kanter
Dent
Joan
F. M. Perkins
Atlas Building & Loan
Association
W. A. Guenther
Mase
Beth Phewer
Jaedickes
Aggie
Smith’s News Depot
Collegians
Mrs. Brown
Chicago
L. V. Carr
Eudora
Fred Taylor
H. B. Stewart
Arkansas City
Thomas Potter
Peabody
A. A Cavanecs
Jim Wilson
William Peet
Miss A. Dahlene
Walter Edmondson
Denver, Colorado
R.C. Manley
California
Chas. Harger
Miss Leis Harger
Abilene
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Curtis McCoy
Miawatha
Isst
A. A. A. Cavuness
I. M. Grifith
Emporia
Cavaness
AJ AJ AL Cavaness
Folhywine
Jones
Calain
Jeff Conway
Jerenesal
James I. Lane
Kan
Omar
Rolhing
Garden City
Mrs. O. J. McMath
Mateil Card Club
Dr. S. KE. Carrethers
Salt Lake City
Henry Manwarring
Ranwaka
Robt
Lindsay
Herbert Hughes Hiss
Geo. Snyder
Tloyd
Ware
Mr. Snyder
Denver
Colorado
Ellis Mallam
Phi Gamma Delta House
Asa Kennedy
Kaw Valley
Osmuludes
Oklahoma
I. P. Baker
Simmons
Deters Simmons
T. T. Jones
Messrs
Chas and
Louis Ianson
Denmark
Mrs. Rudolph
Tlansen
Seattle
Washington
F. M. Benedict
MC. A
Wesley Stout
Wamego
C. C. Carl
Wesley W. Stout
Lesley Bullen
Paul §. Hunt
Otto J. Wiedemann
Carl ME. Tay
Robert C. Jeffs
Schulz
Delmar
The
Women's Foreign and Home Missionary Societies
the Baptist Church
Squires
Vermont St
Sigma Nupin
Journal
P. A. McCurdy
Warren Street
Howard
Eriksen's
Wiedemann’s
C. C. James
Col
James Beck
Nawretice
Banyen
Baby Ribbon Cigars
Dillie Williamson
Straffon's Mentholis
Remember Squires
Mayor Arnold
Hardappe
Harford
Neville’s
Rence
J. M. Nevieth
St. Eldringe House
National Bank
Pheer
J.B. Watkins
A. Eug
Direvto
B. Watkins
A. HH - B. Hazen
J. House
TC. Mies
A. Packer Cashier
Savings Department Gepurka
State Bank
W. Bromell
T. J. Swere
Iprea
EJ. Hilkey
W. RR Stubva
EL Spalding
Geo, Innes
Luther N, Lewin
W. Lromelat
T. J. Sweeney
Jacob Badaky
EL J. Key
Holford
Freal Es Tey and Stacke
Beachbly
Ransab
A. Whitman & Go
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance
L. S. Steele
Natery
Lawrence, Kessee
Cl Edwards
Ofice
E. Henry St. Bowl Fane
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