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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1907

Page

1

Pardon push fails to end convicts’ long wait

Roosevelt weighs clemency for a former Oklahoma post office robber who fled, was recaptured in Kansas City, and later used a new name. petitions rush for mercy as officials debate justice and public safety. family scenes unfold as updates reach Leavenworth and Washington.

Washington Rossevelt Hoyrightee Abe Willan Kensas City Missouri Shaniaky Oklahoma Aml Roy Kansas City Anderson Ing

The Tabernacle Revival Progress and Plans

Storm keeps many away but revival draws a good audience. Three conversions announced as the week builds toward a campaign to raise funds for a new church building at Kentucky and Quincy streets with a large auditorium and Sunday school emphasis.

Tabernacles Ehurch Board Ehurch Nest Sun Faent Kentucky and Quincy Streets J. W. Kreiber W. J. Coleman Hohn Harris Clevenger Hohn Barnhill Tuckerman

Topeka Debate Over Liquor Seizures Continues

In Topeka on April 30 Attorney General Jackson discusses whether courts must empty seized beer and whisky into gutters if the state cannot sell liquor. He notes uncertainty while the brewery receivers hold substantial fixtures and real estate unlikely to be disposed of as payment.

Topeka Jackson

Caboose Crash Kills One Injures Several Stockmen

Stockmen hurt in Kansas City Kan when a nailed engine rammed a sleeping caboose carrying livestock shippers. Curl Rosell of Leonardsville Naas was killed. W T Rent Ogden Edward Ke I Lemardsville August Torneden dnwood M Weed Ogden and James Wood suffered cuts and bruises.

Kansas City Kantony Curl Rosell Leonardsville Naas W. T. Rent Ogden Edward Ke I. Lemardsville August Torneden Dnwood He M. Weed James Wood Direcen

Keister Dressmaking School Seeks Enrollees In Drafting Sewing

An advertisement for the Keister Dressmaking school at 736 New Hampshire promotes 30 day inducements in drafting and sewing departments. The blurb includes a stray, garbled line about being out of date and a curious note on neighborly disturbances and a stern warning about charges.

Keister New Dampshire Keister Drems Making School New Hampshire

Surest sign of spring at Woodward & Co catalogues

Spring arrives with Eastman Kodaks catalogs at Woodward & Co inviting customers to browse the new listings. The note encourages readers to refresh painting materials at the Round Corner and start work with confidence.

Eastman Kodaks Woodward & Co

Ice Case Reversed in Striking Court Decision

A judge in the April session reversed a water case verdict, ruling against Howat and upholding a fine in a terse court decision. The terse ruling cites Lidiperdenea as the court location.

Eas Iy Water AL Pease Etrenit Ait Lidiperdenea Tekay Howat

Street Car Strike Ends In Lake City

Street car workers reach settlement after a labor dispute in Lake City on April 20. City officials and the transit company claim progress, with details on fare changes and schedules to be announced. Workers vow to return to routes as talks continue.

Missing Canned Fruit Report From Local Home

Mrs Clell Beane of 120 Ver went street reports last cans of peaches and blackberries missing from her pantry. The note adds a reference to a woman named Duane and a missed morning, with unclear details about the theft.

Clell Beane Duane Chen

Flood Recedes Amidin North Canadian Area Report

Floods along North Canadian and Lightning Creek are receding rapidly as of April 30 in the local vicinity. The situation has greatly improved, but one person remains unaccounted for.

Arrested bootlegger found at 1300 New York street home

In Police Court Dave Burns who fled after arrest for bootlegging was located last night at 1300 New York street, at Billys fry home, and is now in jail. Community updates note upcoming scholastic meet entertainment events hosted by local Greek organizations with nearby towns invited.

Dave Burns New York Street Billys Fry

Snow damages orchards in southern cry commuy

April 30 Marshalltown Towa reports snow depth from three to eight inches. Snow has heavily damaged small early fruits in the southern part of the community.

Marshalltown Towa Cry Commuy

Steamer Pilerim in Distress Off Port Huron

A steamer near Port Huron Michigan ran aground last night and came into danger of foundering. The crew were rescued by a lifeboat crew amid apace of heavy seas and pressing danger.

Port Huron Mich Pilerim

Snowbound in Towa Threatens Fruit Crops

Des Moines reports heavy April snow across the state of Towa reaching three to eight inches. Horticulturists warn that all small fruit crops may be irremediably killed. Local residents debate crop protection and future seasons amid a stormy forecast.

Des Moines Towa

Is Your's Among Them Repair Work at Gus

Reading note describes many small repair jobs at Gus shop left undone. It suggests endurance brings bliss to those who realize it. The tone hints at a common labor grievance and reflections on diligence.

Gus

FOR SALE OR RENT AND LOAN OFFERS IN LOCAL ADS

Classified fragments show an ad mix offering rooms for rent or sale, a land inquiry in North Lawrence, piano buying, and farm loan services. The Hosford Investment Co promotes loans on improved farms with fast processing. Local businesses advertise cigars and bicycle content amid scattered notices.

North Lawrence la. St Bell The Hosford Investment Co

Attempted assassination shocks Guatemala capital

An explosion near President Estrada Cab’s car in Guatemala City aimed to kill him, injuring a general and killing horses. the president was unharmed. Other items include local ads for summer courses, a cafe, and bookstore notices, plus arrests and trials.

Guatemala City Guatemala Estrada Orellana

Another Red Fellow Frank Scott Purchases Ruevele Meturevele

Fire department member Frank Scott buys a Ruevele meturevele tram. L F Conklin has sold three this month. The machine is praised as dandy and pleasing to all who see it.

Frank Scott

Storm in Covington Causes Major Damage

A storm struck Covington Tennessee last night causing about 10000 dollars in damage. Three sheds of the cotton compress company were demolished and several houses were damaged through the town.

Covington, Tenn Cotton Compress Company

Flood Drives 300000 From Homes in Russia Rivers

Floods across Russia along the Dnieper Dniester and Devine rivers force an estimated 300000 residents from their homes. A separate report from Johnstown Pennsylvania notes “Still Alive” as rescuers reach imprisoned miners at the wind-White mine in Foustwell since last Friday.

Quessa Russia Dnieper Dniester Devine Muel Johnstown Foustwell

Two Fights Scheduled for Burns O'Brien Winner Bid

San Francisco reports two fights slated for May 30 with Australian Bill Squires signing to meet the Burns O'Brien winner. The charter will meet May 8.

San Francisco Bill Squires

Tariff Talk With Germany Echoes Through April

A partial report notes federal discussions with Germany in April, focusing on stormy negotiations over American provisions and trade terms amid broader tariff policy.

Insurance Agent Charged With Forgery After Election

New York April 30 Jacob Frank agent for the New York Life Insurance company in the city was arraigned today charged with forging notes in connection with the recent election of directors.

New York Jacob Frank New York Lite Tnaber Wails

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Gatherings

Miss Cora Taylor returned from Boston Saturday and others shared travels from Philadelphia, Marculine, and Florida. Local clubs, teas, and upcoming elections filled social calendars as families hosted guests, entertained seniors, and prepared for community events and a Phi Beta Kappa meeting at 1201 Tennessee Street.

Cora Taylor Boston Bessie Peka H. F. Fennebers Philadelphia Albert Lander Marculine Mabel Woodward Jennie Norman Guiawa B.W. Woodward SeaBreese Florida James Burk Theedson Furniture Merry Viry Mari Miss J Miss Lacs Kan Popekis Ailiuts Eva Hemunth Ninewee Julien New York Marie Noyse Taosgul Sen Vis Kansas Ehantington Rayminidl Delta Qnaiy Willian Greer Dyied Ail Wil Hanne Kansas City Tepe Harry Curtis Fred Partin Nelson Meade Jim F.C Willy Lain Slopper McDonal Meda Rankin J. Churchill James Owens Colorado L. N. Lewis Much Means Grace Poff Kate Rigg May Riggs M. G. Manley Chas, Elwell Geo. Shaw Herb Uullene Phi Beta Kappa Hopkins Tennessee Street Suow Burdick Carruth Strung

Smoke the Black Seal Cigar-a me dium smoke

Aug. Pierson advertises Smoke the Black Seal Cigar a medium smoke and mentions Well's and Wolf's Book Store alongside other listings. The text references wallpaper, automatic tuckers for sale, a dressmaking school, and a perfumery bottle filling service. Barah E. Carrothers is listed as registered with a home office on New Hampshire Street.

Aug. Pierson

Rage and fury shadows in press clash over US policy

The text presents a heated, fragmented debate on government action and press advocacy. It references a president and a magazine writer, material about a strong American stance, and scattered phrases suggesting criticism of government policy and public reaction. The garbled OCR links politics, media, and civic debate without clear dates or names.

Locating Property in Haun Crae Lay Parcel

Fragmented OCR text details a property locating notice amid a list of places and names. The readable pieces mention a park area and various locations, with unclear dates or specific actions. No clear parties, actions, or outcomes emerge to frame a decisive lead.

Missouri Pacific Wreck Report Confusing Fragments

A mangled OCR text describes a Missouri Pacific wreck with unclear names and vague details. It mentions several likely victims or affected parties and hints at injuries but provides no coherent dates or outcomes.

A Big Fire Now Reported in Town

A large fire is reported in the town with emergency responders on scene. Details are sparse but indicate substantial damage and possible evacuations as workers fight the blaze. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.

Girls Wanted for Wilder Bros Stitching Room

Ten positions advertised at Wilder Bros for girls to work in stitching finishing and laundry. Applicants should apply at the office.

Wilder Bros

Smith's News Deput Special Prices On Fishy Wave Gear

A brief sale notice notes special prices on jointed fishing gear from Smith's News Deput. Items include the latest wave net and rod sets with limited stock and in-store pickup.

Smith

Markets by Wire Grain and Provisions Summary

Market wire notes mixed grain prices for Sept 1 with No 2 mixed die and No 3 white listed, hay prices for Timothy and Prairie, butter and eggs details, and live stock figures including 10,000 native cattle and calves. Names of varieties appear with prices 14.25 15 and 9.00 9.10.

ECKE'S Economy Store Ad Hot Weather Goods

Alaska Refrigerators and Herrick Refrigerators with enamel and opal linings. Direct Action Gas Ranges. All as good as money can buy.

Alaska Herrick ECKE

Stubbs in Kansas politics sparks voter trust critique

A lengthy editorial discusses Stubbsy as a Kansas figure in a national party context, praising his appeal to voters while noting opposition from the party’s reform wing. The piece argues that Kansans should back trustworthy leaders in primaries to curb corruption and preserve the people’s will, urging support for Stubbsy and wary of corporate influence.

Devi Walther Roseene Stubbs Republican Party Hoi Etteater Peepee Reveevelt Kamsas Stubbsy Kansas Mtehinsin

Public Farm Sale Near Lanceare Haskell School Area

Public sale announced for a farm 282 miles southeast of Lanceare and 11 miles east of Haskell school on Thursday May 2, 1907 at daylight. Live stock include Peper 1 black mare 7 hay mare 6 mile cows all giving milk fresh 1 Jersey bull 2 young cows first calving young heifers several with calves and bred heifers. Farm implements listed include McCormick corn binder walking cultivator self-dump rake and farming wagon plus cream separator and harness. Goods and more items mentioned by J C Metcalf and associates with lunch served on the grounds.

Lanceare Haskell School Ld Oeiotk McCormick Innesville

Local Ice Cream and Clock Service Ad Recap

An old catalog style ad lists vanilla and chocolate ice creams, fruit flavors, and delivery across the city including 903 Mass street. It promotes clock repair, household shipping, and transfer services, with line items for cigars and property loan offers from Atlas.

Allan

Red Men's Carnival Advertises Plants and Goods

An advertisement lists a May 13 to 18 carnival at Home More, 1105 Mascachusstts street, Mrs Pren tiss, selling nastortium and pansy plants, slow cinnamon vines, madeira and onze bulbe, plus new lees surtsins, carpets and rugs. Eriksen urges replacements for old furnishings and cautions about rival tailors Sehniz.

Mascachusstts Street Eriksen

Red Men's Carnival Bookends and Bargains Featured Downtown

Red Men’s Carnival runs May 13 to 18 with box paper tablets and envelopes sold by the pound at Boyles 725 Mass St. Special bargains on high grade ing tackle at Smith’s News Depot. L Douglas shoes on sale by Abe Wolfson 637 Mass St.

Boyles Smith's News Depot

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