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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
1
Local notices list several stables and livery services with contact numbers, plus multiple sale and rental offers, job ads, and real estate postings. Names include Mork Bros, Donnelly Bros, George A Banks, and others, alongside farm for sale near Willow Springs and a Raw Bottom farm opportunity near Lawrence. Also mentions film Pack Cameras at Haymond’s drug store and Lawrence Business College ad listings.
In Lincoln Nebraska on Ang. 12 W. de Bryan received formal notification of his selection as the Democratic nominee for president. A large nonpartisan ceremony at the state capitol featured speeches by Henry D. Clayton and John W. Kern, with Bryan accepting the nomination amid cheering crowds and a parade attended by thousands.
A tornado struck near Coats in southern Pratt County Kansas last evening, destroying houses and barns and felling trees over a stretch three hundred yards wide and eight miles long. Several people were injured but no deaths reported. property losses are estimated at $100,000.
Real estate transfers show multiple warranty deeds including Gustave and Carl Grauber to Chas. Agcining and wife for 7000, and Jane 23, 08 entries. Lawrence area deeds to Stimpson 350, Peairs to Currier Peairs 5000, and other parcels on High and Tennessee streets with various owners and dates. Grain and provisions markets list wheat, corn, oats, and feed values in Kansas City plus Aug 12 reports and a nationwide bonus ad for a puzzle.
New York August 12 amid the wildest cotton trading since the Sally year the bull pool and bear speculators clashed over thousands of bales. October prices plunged from highs to lower than morning level as about 150000 bales were liquidated over two days.
Pittsburg Av 12 in a bankruptcy ruling Carey Kendall was adjudged bankrupt by the referee in bankruptcy with no date set for the creditors meeting.
In Society notes a young downtown worker, beloved at the court, is celebrated amid wedding talk for Miss Edna Dinsmoor and Mr. George Marshall Ang. Guests enjoyed towel initials, a luncheon, and a recipe book keepsake. a Lawrence man and a companion sparked chatter with a lemon ice gesture. The wedding, Aug 19 at the Barker residence, will be officiated by Rev. C C Brown with about fifty guests. Out of town visitors include the Marshalls’ parents from Emporia and Kansas City friends.
The twenty fifth annual session of the Prince Hall grand chapter of the Zastern Star convened in Lawrence at ten o'clock this morning. Mrs. Dr. Young gave the welcome address and associate grand matron Mrs. Lutie Brown of Wichita delivered the reply. Siloam chapter of Kansas in Lawrence hosts the gathering with representations from thirty one chapters.
Kansas City honors Osawatomie with a four dozen strong outing for city girls headed to Indian Creek for a day trip. The plan includes chaperones, prep work, and a big ice cream festival at the National hotel lawn to cover travel costs.
The Sangster case threads a mystery as Mrs Sangster requests dismissal after a writer signed McIntosh warned of arrest. The Chicago salesman faced trial for allegedly sending poisoned candy to his daughter Anna to harm her and her mother, with evidence deemed largely circumstantial.
St Paul Aug 12 The Democratic primaries to choose delegates to the county convention and then the state convention will be held statewide this evening. Gov Johnson says he is not a candidate for a third term. The gubernatorial nominee is expected to be either Congressman Hammond or Mayor Armson of Stillwater. The state central committee notes a Johnson Bryan feud has been settled and Democrats will back the nominee. Republicans say Johnson will be forwarded despite his denial of a third term and view the Democrats as their only hope to win.
Hot Springs Virginia August 12 Chairman Hitchcock announced he was authorized to say Taft would take no part in state politics nor interfere in any fractional fight.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on August 12 commercial secretaries gathered before the southern convention. G G Dawe secretary of the chamber of commerce of Montgomery Alabama outlined advantages of mineral and timber regions across the southern states. Sidney J Boy of Shawnee Oklahoma also spoke.
The county commissioners purchased steel today from Missouri Valley Bridge Co. for 7700 delivered at the grounds. Two bridges cross the Wakarosa in Clinton township, one across the Little Wakaruse, and another in Eudora township.
Abe W Cohn, son of a Jewish rabbi, was killed by Charles T Moore as they prepared to depart by train in Trinidad. He was in the company of Mrs Moore when the fatal shooting occurred.
Wilbur Wright piloted an aeroplane at Le Mans France circling a field five times and staying aloft six minutes sixty six and two fifths seconds with a highest level of ninety feet. A ten mile per hour wind aided the ascent and experts hailed the display as surpassing prior trials.
In the fifth ward two Democratic candidates for committee posts, Canavan and Bird, each received one vote. Commissioners later drew lots to favor Bird in Eudora township, while Schneider and Kraus each drew one vote for constable. The final result favored Kraus in the unspecified closing decision.
The Lawrence Humane Society will meet in the parlors of the YMCA to discuss ongoing humane interests and plan upcoming activities. Members are expected to attend for updates and coordination of volunteer efforts.
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