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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1907

Page

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Thaw jury stubbornly holds on to possible verdict

New York April 12 reports show the Thaw jury continuing deliberations after forty six hours with no verdict in sight. The twelve men remain hopeful of agreeing, amid public interest and constant AP updates from the courtroom and corridors outside. Evelyn Thaw and family face crowds as police disperse onlookers while Thaw expresses confidence in the law.

Journal Associated Press New York Id Vine Aequit Pinkertons Iis Myers Ate Alistiet Fitzgerald Orrela Criminal Courts Evelyn Thaw Thaw Evelyn Kineh Reserve William Thaw

Roosevelt praised as strongest since election by Republican editors

New York April 12 editors of 500 republican papers express unanimous praise for Roosevelt noting growing public confidence and admiration. They praise his square deal stance and leadership, while many stop short of answering the third term question. Lawrence Kansas editor J L Brady cites unchanged popularity and broader policy support.

New York New York Times Roosevelt Maine Minnesota Times Lawrence, Kansas

Delegates Appointed for Peace Conference

Washington April 12 delegates to the peace conference were announced. The list includes Joseph H. Choate General Horace Porter A M Rose David Jayne Hill George B. Davis William S. Buchanan Chandler Hale James Brown Scott Charles Henry Butler and others. Delegates plan to sail for The Hague in mid May.

Washington Joseph Hi. Choate Horace Porter A. M. Rose Arkansas American Bar Association David Jayne Hill Netherlands George B. Davis William S. Buchanan Chandler Hale Maine Senator Hale James Brown Scott Department of State Charles Henry Butler United States Supreme Court Hague

Famine Conditions In Shanghai Reported In April Cables

Telegraph reports from Shanghai describe worsening famine with dead families found in homes and bodies along roadsides. About five thousand people die daily. rioting for food and cannibalism are feared. Relief needs ten million dollars. Americans urged to donate three million within three weeks.

Shanghai China Relief Committee

Mrs Sheldon Stricken With Paralysis in Nehawka

Nehawka Nebraska April 12 Julia Sheldon mother of Governe Sheldon was stricken with paralysis yesterday and death is expected at any moment.

Nehawka Neb Julia Sheldon Governe Sheldon

Indictment Motions Overruled Against Standard Oil

Chicago April 12 overruled motions to quash the indictment against Standard Oil. Washington April 12 Major Edmond Mallet longtime head of the land division of the General Land Office died at 65. Saturday you will find fresh eye plant cucumbers beets potatoes ripe tomatoes and other vegetables at Dunmire's.

Chicago Standard Oil Company Washington Edmond Mallet Land Division General Land Office Dunmire's

Was Kuehn in Coffeyville Tapestry Swindle

Reports from Coffeyville allege a local tapestry and upholstery outfit, the Coffeyville Tapestry company, swindled many residents. Losers include S F Weaver who invested $79.1 and others who bought outfits for $3 to $40, only to find goods unsellable. The operators vanished after collecting substantial sums and selling a share to Weaver for $75.

Tapestry Co Coffeyville Lawrence Coffeyville Journal Coffeyville Tapestry Company Hele S. F. Weaver

The Morning Session of the Tome Missionary Meeting

The forenoon portion featured committee reports and Miss Anna Neiderkeiser spoke on The Fifth Training School in Kansas. A noon quiet hour was followed by a luncheon in the church. Miss Nellie Snyder spoke in the evening on Monism and The Immigrant Problem.

Tome Anna Neiderkeiser Fi Training School Kansas

Bonaparte Urges Liberal Reading of Employers Liability Law

Attorney General Bonaparte presented the final argument before the Supreme Court in the employers liability cases. He urged a broad construction of the statute and contended railroads should not be allowed to act as their own law.

Washington Bonaparte Supreme Court

Fire destroys Smith & Nixon store in Louisville blaze

Fire today ruined the Smith & Nixon company store in Louisville during a blizzard. Loss put at 100000 dollars. Several residents on upper floors were rescued by firefighters as they battled the flames through the storm.

Louisville Smith & Nixon Company Sie Iass

World Wide Rubber Trust Talked for Global Merger

The Herald reports negotiations underway to form a worldwide rubber trust by uniting United States Rubber Company and International Rubber Company. The latter controls major raw rubber sources in Mexico and the Congo.

World Wide Rubber Trust New York Iherald Today At Worldwide Rubber ‘‘Trust United States Rubber Company Internatioal Rubber Company Mexico Congo

Personal and Social Highlights From Local Society

Mr and Mrs Chas Sparr entered a social dinner with Miss Floris entertained by the Eldridge me Pattiser and Mrs C F Johnson. Miss Helen Schaefer and Miss Helen Sparr attend. W H Childs of Kansas City is visiting Prof McClung. The Sicma Nos plan an initial night for Frank R Geu Sarur Jonrs.

Chas Patterson Kansas City Chas. Sparr Floris Eldri C.F. Johnson Helen Schaefer Helen Sparr W.H. Childs Kansas City, Kansas Prof. McClung Frank R. Geu Sarur Jonrs

Weather Delays Carnegie Institute Events in Pittsburg

Weather interference disrupts planned Carnegie Institute activities in Pittsburg on April 12. Officials postponed the second day’s events as guests and inspectors arrived, with details delivered later as conditions improved.

Pittsburg Carnegie Inns Pusneer Hs

Tenement Fire Endangers Residents on Columbus Road

A blaze on the Columbus Road third story traps men, women, and widows in a tenement early in the day. Firemen rescue others with ladders while children Jumped, injuries reported among the occupants.

Columbus Road

Woodworkers Strike in Dobugee Rally

In Dobugee on April 12 workers staged a strike amid tensions with local mills. Fifteen artisans reportedly joined, directing a brief protest over wages and hours while officials monitored the scene.

Dobugee Hove Jor and Shorty Lew

Wanted to See Carnegie Apnt Prem Clie T2 Tarmner

Frederick cin Tarmner Prem Clie to see Carnegie amid rapid claim, with locals believing he is Dunestad.

Carnegie Apnt Frederick Cin Tarmner Prem Clie Carn Litedays Tedae. Ltds Dunestad

Rough Riders Monument Dedication Noted in April Event

April 2 report describes an elaborate display for a Rough Riders monument. The event included a dedication address and a press staff presence, highlighting the ceremonial tone of the tribute.

Ron Watt

Revolution May End April A called sat Bone

Yesterday the figure known as Itsy surrendered after a sensational escape from Cheba. Authorities report he had been bottled up in a secure location and pressures mounted as a dramatic turn in the story unfolded.

Sat Bone Teaus Cheba

Want Wheat Duties Off April 12 Meeting

The directors of the Millers' National Federation met here today to discuss steps for securing the removal of duty on foreign wheat imported into the country. The meeting focused on policy actions and lobbying to end tariff protections and boost imports.

Millers’ National Federation

Murderer Confesses in Cox Assassination Case

John Abner and accomplices James Hargis Elbert Hargis John Smith and Edward Callshaw are charged in the Cox assassination. Abner has confessed as of April 12, detailing the fatal shooting and implicating the group in the crime.

John Abner James Hargis Elbert Hargis John Smith Edward Callshaw B. 1. Cox

Merger Announced Between Rubber Firms in Providence

Announcement from Providence on April 12 reports a merger between United States Rubber Company and Rubber Goods Manufacturing Company. The firms have not been competitors prior to the agreement.

Providence United States Rubber Company The Rubber Goods Manufacturing Company

Markets by Wire Grain and Provisions in Kansas City

Wheat and futures quotes from Kansas City on April 12 show May at 71 1/2 to 71 3/4 cents, July around 72 cents, cash grades for hard winter about 7 1/4 to 7 1/2 cents. receipts about 7,000 bushels, with thịngs in cash markets around $6.50 for certain grade and pig prices near $26.00. Local ads promote wallpaper selection at medium prices, Puff cigars, and W L Douglas shoes via Abe Wolfson at 637 Mass. Street.

Kansas City Eddie Timothy Wolf’s Book Store W. L. Douglas Abe Wolfson Mass. Street

Joint Services Highlight Missionary Address by Rev Brown

The joint services last night at the church drew a large crowd for a social hour and Rev Brown lecture on The Fishermen of Benza l. Rev W A Brown of Washington Avenue Kansas spoke about missionary work in the Philippines where he built a church and 400 members in two and a half years. Mrs Lyons closed the program with a song.

Brown W. A. Brown Washington Avenue Kansas Hensing Benzal Philippines Lyons

Adoption Deed Upheld By Illinois Court

The appellate court of Illinois sustained the deed of adoption for the incubator baby, confirming Mrs Barckley as the rightful claimant. The case arose after Mrs Bleakley, who learned her baby was alive, deeded the infant to Barckley, contending the deed was fraudulently obtained and intended to confer legitimate parentage.

Fuller S. D. Bishop Appellate Court of Minois

A Haskell Student Dead in Milford Funeral Planned

Sadie Miles aged 14 died at Haskell this morning. The body will be taken to her home in Milford Nebraska for burial.

Sadie Miles Haskell Willoe Milford Bartal

Congressman Scott to Meet Locals at Eldridge

Tomorrow from 10 to 12 Congressman Chas F Scott will greet old soldiers and others with business at the Heel Eldridge. The body of Gold Wheeler will be brought from Albuquerque New Mexico for burial Monday with time to be announced. Also a promotion for Palace of Sweets ice cream delivery citywide.

Chas. F. Scott Eldridge Gold Wheeler Albuquerque New Mex Palace of Sweets

The Athletic Carnival Contests Highlight Local Youth and Guards

The event lists three participant classes and current entrants from YMCA Haskell High School and Kansas National Guard units. Highlights include 50 yard dash and hurdle entries for classes A B and C, 100 and 220 yard dashes, 410 yard run, half mile and mile runs, high and low hurdles, with named athletes such as Ralph Howard Elliott Christine Finch Fitzpatrick and many others from local teams and schools.

Haskell High School and Company II Kansas National Guards Ralph Howard Hagerman Rbarleldes Tanner Stevens Griesa Passon Hoskins Weise Payne Metcalf Hoyt Smith Laslett Kirchoff Bouton Fitzpatrick Elliott M. Christine Finch Ba Sterling Grant Guldtrap Creenlees Bishop Hansleman Weaver Simmons Cleland Bureh Metvall Glen Hoskins Asher Passon Glass Ward Greenlee Met‘lain Elliot L. Christine Kirehwil Barteldes Sterling Guldhrap Greenlees Transleman Cantey Johinson Martin Stahl Johnson Babb Geffs Heath Yankee Asher Merwin McClain Junson Ulm McChin Milton Jones Varnum

Pabst Family in Auto Accident and Meet Results

Milwaukee reports Frederick Johnson Wiedemann Barvail the millionaire brewer and Dahlene Cunley in an automobile accident. Both injured but expected to recover. Participants include Johnson Parra Yankee Wiedemann Wiede mann Connley and many listed athletes across classes and events with Decathlon style notes and hospital updates.

Johnson Jones Peard Varnum Dahlene Tinseran Passon Metcalf Yard Grant Simmons Nfuskins Greenlees Goldtrap Hazen Finch McClain Babb Laslitt Hoyt Gri Iagerman Gold Cunley Barnickel Knw McCinin Win Martin Weidemann Conley Christine Hansleman Weaver Hoskins Fitzpatrick Cleland

Frost Night Affects Fruit At Lawrence Event

A cold north wind kept the temperature low overnight but fruit blossoms are past frost danger and the fruit remains well formed. Local events include track and field classes, relay and obstacle races at the Y M C A field with entries closed. evangelistic meeting at the YMCA building with Wilhite and Tuckerman. local shops advertise razors and perfumery, and Boughton's mass street business highlights writing paper lines.

Ahich Laslett Hoyt Metcalf Passon Griesa Hagerman Porter Cleland Weaver Greenlees Ward Hansleman Christine Fitzpatrick Hoskins Hammer Warren and Missouri Streets

Wanted and for sale notices mix in Mass Street area

Multiple brief notices list items kept in homes and farms including lost gold water owners initials reward for return, requests for pasturing horses and cattle with water and grass, stock for blue grass pasture near KU, prices per head, a young driving saddle horse for sale, requests for residence property west of Mass Street, and hotel Eldridge lodging inquiry.

Cal R. R Bell Geo. Hollingbery S. W Bell Phone J. L. Canavan N. Lawrence Mass Journal Office

Also Mentioned on This Page

Business Directory Attorneys-At-Law L. H. Perkins Operon Second Fuel National Bank Barker & Means Opera House H. Menger Tig Massachusetts Street John A. Norton First National Bank Joseph E. Riggs Massachusetts St. A G. W. Jones Olive Fial AL Buide Tiealdence Ghio Street Bell and Hume F. D. Morse, M. D Osics Woodward & Co J. R. Bechtel Massachusetts St Tennessee Buireel George A. Banks & Son WM. T. Sinclair Real State Velephone Rei Mork Bros. & Sharp Eldridge House Hashath Hearting Stable Ivan Upa F. M. Perkins Atlas Building & Loan Association W. A. Guenther Vai Mess Beth Penes Jaedickes Harry Billie Williamson Gustafson Schulz Vatter Danmire’s Gatafson’s Boyles Squire's Heal Estate Hosford Straffon's Menthelis Co Mass St Boughton’s Was Kuehn Rough Riders’ Monument Joint Services Rev. Brown Congressman Scott Squires McClain, Weaver Pabst YMCA Evangelist Wilhite Mr. Tuckerman Smith’s News Depot Walter Dyche Watcr Vermont Street City James Taylor Neville’s J. M. Neville St. Eldridge House National Bank Watkins Directors. Co C. A. Hill C. H. Tucker W. BE. Hazen J. House A. C. Mitchell Manes H Tucker B Hasen State Bank W. Bromelsick J. Sweeney E. J. Hilkey W. R. Brubbs W. B L. Spalding Geo Innes Luther N. Lewis T. J. Sweeney Jacob Badsky E J. Hilkey Co. B. Halferd, Investments Merchants National Bank Building Lawrence, Kanab A. Whitman & Co. Real Estate, Loans and Insurance Largs L. S. Steele Altcrasy Metery Public Raat Estate and Loans M. Lawresce Keases C. L. Edwards Writes City and Farr E. Henry St Ball Newby & Ware Mabbachusetts ST Saunday Boughton C. G. Dunlap W. A. Griffith W. H Carruth F. E. Bryant A. 8. Olin Black Bear Avg Pierca F. A. Ewing
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