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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1908

Page

4

Small town warns boys on air guns as dangers rise

In Lawrence area reports warn youths to handle air guns and rifles with care after a boy, James Houghton, was shot in the face and narrowly escaped serious injury. A mare was lost to careless handling, and residents complain of cattle being shot at for sport. New South Lawrence addition adds subdivided lots facing Bank street, each about 50 by 125 feet with three or more beans?

James Houghton West Lawrence F. Gleed South Lawrence B. F. Smith Babcock Lawrence Bank Street

Making Long Trip

Rob Putney from Albuquerque is touring the country with his family in a Thomas car. They have visited Buffalo and are staying one day in Lawrence. Putney’s father once lived in Lawrence and worked with Col. H L Moore. Rob is married to Margaret Love of Lawrence.

Putney Albuqquerque Rob Putney Tutney Mr. Putney Albuquerque N. M Buffalo N.Y Lawrence Col. H L. Moore Reb Putney Margaret Love Markham Hivre Crem Prof Carruth Madison Wisconsin MB. Netherent Winoat Lake Ind Colia Mlorenve Ingalls Hiawatha Kansas City Lucy Culp Ellsworth Kansas George Hackman Mary Lucy Mansfield O. J Weaver Robert Putney Thomas Lillian Davies Clay Center Alma Beatty Gafford Edna Dinsmoor George Marshall

Electric railroad growth sparks alarm in Lawrence

Reports show multiple electric line proposals entering the city council including two franschises for the Laming line and pending ordinances from Indiana Traction. The Kansas Traction line is idle but expected to progress later, while demand for housing surges as newcomers seek ownership over rentals. Aged 1044 mon e daxghter noted in a truncated obituary fragment.

Lawrence Indiana Traction R. C. Rawlings Kansas Traction Company

Primary voting under way with sheriff and county attorney contests

Voters across the state are polling today with the sheriff and county attorney races drawing the most interest. Four tickets in the count and slow returns at Journal office as counts proceed. Also noted are jewelry displays at 917 Mass St and a correction about Georges Osborne’s family. County real estate assessments increased 10 percent per state tax commission. A Farmers Institute picnic is planned for August 13 at the county farm grove with talks on soil fertility and farming practices. George Osborne released on bail and noon voting counts by ward provided.

Lawrence Journal Kerns State Tax Commission Douglas County Farmers’ Institute County Farm Grove J. H. Miller Fenshattan Col. Harris The Fairview Orchestra M. B. Brownlee ED. Harvey

Mollie Stewart Sentenced to Death After Appeal

The Ottawa Herald reports Mollie Stewart was sentenced to death after Judge Smart denied her new trial and ordered confinement in the state penitentiary to await execution. Frank Schneck also to penitentiary. defense may pursue Supreme Court appeal within 90 days. Sheriff to move prisoners to Lansing within days.

The Ottawa Herald Mollie Stewart Frank Sehneck Mollie Stewart Smart Supreme Court Frank Schneck Tse Franklin County Applion Dude Son Ottawa Elase Franklin Cady Lansing

Thrilling Kansas feud echoes in Lecompton border

Tales of danger unfold as four men wield revolvers while a daughter of a farmer, her brothers, and a licensed sister shield against a deadly husband. Local sheriff grants arms and neighbors rally, fearing a tragedy may end this suspenseful dispute near Lecompton and Kauwaka townships.

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