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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1909

Page

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Postal Card Troubles and Bank News in April Report

The piece notes widespread mail card issues from Lawrence and concerns over decorated cards banned by Uncle Sam, with cards misaddressed or unread. It reports April 13 as State Bankers arrival date and quotes Deputy Bank S Glerbers Crosby on guaranty plans and possible shift of some state banks to national status. It also mentions Bryan's son engagement and a list of local social notes.

Lawrence Willie Sam Atiers Ube i Lou Vaca Pople Shuld Bank Minster Washington Ft. Worth Texas Pawhuska Osage Vila Ym.a Sue

Harris Declines Appointed Guard Atorney

Fragmented text references Harris denying an appointment related to a guard role. Mentions of Maybray and deputy Cone, with garbled details about a legal or protective authority and a court or appeal context. Remaining readable items point to an official decision affecting a local security or guardianship matter.

Lawrence Man Refuses Colorado Agricultural College Presidency

Lawrence, Kansas reports W A Harris declining Colorado State Agricultural College presidency. Harris, a former U S Senator and governor candidate, is highly regarded. his decision follows a Mayne measure review and prior strong ties to Kansas agriculture.

Lawrence’ Man Colorado Agricultural College

Train Stalled by Snow Delays Northwest to Pacific Route

Denver April 16 Train service in Colorado halted by snowdrifts and stalled progress on the Northwestern to Pacific route. Crew work with shovels to clear drifts. traffic expected to resume tonight as repairs continue.

Colorado Denver Col Northwestern Pacific Earl

Markets by Wire and Grain Notes from Kans

A wire service market brief reports grain provisions with pricing cues. The note mentions Timothy and a Chester race win in Newport with references to dates like April 13 and regional places including Salem Birene, and a governor urging action on the Anti Pass Bill in City Me.

U City Tne Chester Newport Tne Er Wefeauke Salem Birene

Calhoun Jury Completed and Bribery Trial Chronicle

San Francisco April 13 jury returned a verdict in the Patrick Calhoun bribery case against United Railroads. The report notes health concerns, local market notes, and varied street scenes with scattered crowd reactions and police actions.

San Francisco Patrick Calhoun United Railroads

Adriatian church hosts volleyball game with Methodist group

The Adriatian church men challenged the Methodist brethren to a 7 o clock volleyball match in the gym. Tennis club elects new officers led by Aiule Gee and Herbert Jones while upgrading Vermont street court at great cost. Easter services drew poor crowds amid windstorm and rain.

Uclock i Aiule Gee Herbert Jones Turtle Vermont Street Bert A. D. Weaver Nate Ed Klein

Embezzlement Suspect Shoots Self Before Second Trial

The former Broome County Board of Supervisors clerk and veteran politician Baek shot and killed himself on the eve of his second trial for embezzling county funds. A chaperon department note questions the motive as a local column hints at new Eaton stationery styles.

Simhoniptor Baek Broome County

Too Much Education in a Courtroom Case

A fragment from a St Louis court report describes Louis A Graves a Yale graduate accused of check largery. The piece cites his defense and claims he testified about faking insanity and mentions multiple insane asylums.

St. Lous Louis A. Graves Yal Grates

Supreme Court Rules Qt Standards Case Against Indiana Firm

Costs of 14060 assessed against Standard Ui company of Indiana in a Missouri case, covering testimony before Special Commissioner Robert Anthony. separate ruling favorable to Missouri Pacific in a Benton county lawsuit about railroad scheduling. Chicago area and Constantinople items follow in late 19th century dispatches detailing unrest, injunctions, and local incidents.

Supreme Court MissonTi Jefferson City Standard Ui Company of Indiana Robert Anthony Wits Nes Benton County Wits

Airship Exhibition Plans for Berlin April Preparations

Preparations for an international aeronautic exhibition to be held in Frankfurt are nearing completion. The event will showcase rigid and nonrigid airships, aero stations, and various balloons with demonstrations and passenger excursions planned along the Rhine. Aerial travel to Frankfurt will include Zeppelins and Parsevel airships taking visitors on trips. After Easter, reductions on suits, stocks, and dresses at Mrs J B Shearer Massachusetts Street.

Berlin Frankfort Etaring Rhine

For Sale and Help Wanted Items with Local Notices

Classified notes advertise a brown mare for sale with buggy and contact, a private secretary position, a travel plan urgency, a bribery case and a stray pig report, farm hand and servant needs, storm news from Alabama, a widow seeking a sexton, and two unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping, all listing phone or address cues.

Y. MC. A Alabama Charles S Black Baldwin Simmingham Birmingall

Signed Laming Ordinance Aims at Learning Program

This afternoon Barker signed an ordinance titled Learning Operation intended to regulate an unspecified program. The measure may impose penalties for noncompliance as described in the document.

Qin Barker

Buried Here Mrs Mary Bradshaw

Mrs Mary Bradshaw who died at Huntsinchy yesterday was buried this afternoon. Formerly resided at 713 New York Street in a four room home convenient for light housekeeping. Gas in all rooms and three ale dla. Home Telephone 215. Rent a five room cottage at 1317 Vermont Street. Nearby Laquire. All kinds of new postcards. Boughton's 1025 Mass Street quire of KE Protech 717 St.

Mary Bradshaw Huntchinsey Bradshaw New York St Othe Pound Ge Tolror Mass Protech

Kansas Dairymen Fined For Pure Milk Violations

Topeka officials fined several dairy operators for shipping adulterated milk to Kansas City. Judge John presided as defendants including J. Be Wood and others faced charges under the pure food law. Each was assessed fines and costs for violating dairy shipping rules.

Kansas Topeka United Ys Vesrrday John Ernehay Eusis Qivar Mel Agai

Will Meet Tonight

The Commercial Club will hold its regular meeting tonight with a fall attendance desired.

Wheat Prices Hit New Highs as Markets React in Chicago

Wheat futures in May July and September rose to new highs on opening in Chicago with May wheat up as traders anticipate continued world wide shortages. Liverpool market also advanced as bulls push for higher prices amid weather optimism and potential supply constraints.

Chicago Onis Liverpool Hurnly

Charity drive appeals for money seeds and clothes

The Associated Charities asks Lawrence residents to donate money seeds and clothing after a quiet year. Citizens are urged to send funds or items to Mrs. Raymond at her drug store or to Ren J. Cottman or the Journal editor. Lawrence is praised for past support.

Associated Lawrence Fardeus Chanes

Rochester Faces Two Devastating Fires Threatening City

A Rochester New York firestorm struck today with two major blazes spreading from Gibbs and Maio streets toward the Beldeu area and to Grove and University avenues. Water shortage hindered firefighting as neighbors from nearby towns were asked to help and officials believed two main fires would be under control by early evening.

Cou Wtors Rochester New York Rochster Godlabr Syracuse Gibbs and Maio Breters Churea Grove Street Slu Gibbs-Stillson Ami University Avenue Leeton Cougle Delevan Cher

Railroads Lose Millions Amid Panic and Legislation

Chicago April 1 The annual railway damage report from the Bureau of Rail and Statistics shows railroads lost about 1.04 billion in revenue the 1930s. Higher costs from interstate commerce limits and hours rules plus reduced fare per passenger led to large net revenue declines. The report notes gains in efficiency and growing passenger and freight mileage but emphasizes a major earnings drop year over year.

Chicago Greas Slason Seyytrest Interstate Commerce Veeaia Luz Commission Europe Britain

Washburn Disciplining Committee Acts on Unnamed Scandals

Washburn College discharges Irba Robb and Glenn Millice from athletic roles after a ruling by the faculty coach. They are barred from future positions due to permitting George Willard to play on the bat team during a recent game. A thwarted understanding between Robb Millice and the president appears to fuel the dispute over eligibility rules.

Washburn Irba Robb Glenn Esviter George Willard F Ct Willard Batl Robb Millice

Regents Organize at Agricultural College in Manhattan

In Manhattan Kansas on April 13 the new board of regents for the Agricultural College met and elected W. E. Blackburn editor of the Anthony Republican as president and J. O. Tulless of Sedan as vice president. They discussed the resignation of President Nichols which took effect July 1 but no action was taken.

Washington Gtr Finance Committee Dingrey Hill Payne Col Harris Kansas House Senate Congress A. C. Regenta Manhattan Kans Board of Regents of The Agricultural College W. EB. Blackburn Anthony Republican J. O. Tulless Sedan Nichols

Bethany Swedes Edge Kansas University In Early Lead

Lindsborg Kansas April 13 Bethany baseball beat Kansas University 2 to 0 with Runbeck scoring the decisive run in the first inning after advances by Byw, regionberg, and Anderson. Weimer Haga and Thornstenberg starred for Bethany while Rockefeller pitched for KU. The field was heavy from prior rain and a potential late scoring chance for KU was spoiled by wind.

Lindsborg Kans Bethany Kansas University Iil Runbeck Byw Theregionberg Anderson Uiey University Haga Thornstenberg Weimer Jfor Rockefeller Varsity Feld Butterjee K. U Heiser Thornstenberg Und Unus

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