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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1909

Page

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City Council Passes Minors Restriction At Pool Halls

City council in adjourned session read numerous ordinances but could not finalize due to absentees. An ordinance banning minors from pool and billiard halls and penalties up to a fine of 25 dollars was approved on first readings and awaits final passage at Thursday’s meeting. several petitions for sewers sidewalks and park dedications were referred to committees as readings continued.

Univer Bishop Brocker Kasald Howard Hosford Bond Hults Woods Dicker Wilder S. E. Lee Wheels Mississippi Hlinvis Street Sinclair James Wilson Eliott Jdinvis Streets J.P. McCandless Rhode Island Street C. B. Wosford Quamitlee Water Committee Water Company Santa Fe Depot Santa Fe Winthrop New Jersey Lawrences New York Sind Central Park Ay Selix Eny Ver Nuit Ghich Selig Eita Law and Ordinanes Committee E. FP Mandycho de Wits Futsti Vermont Isiana Penn Pinckney Quincy Berkley Ohio Henry Warren Jee Quincey Connecticut Witthrop Adams Lee West Lawrence Tennessee Bews Avenue Massachusetts New Hampshire Seti Her Avenue Kentucky Babcockett Meyers Bishop Tie Sullivan

Primaries Underway Across Nebraska In 1967 Contest

Five parties including Republican Democrat Socialist Populist and Prohibition hold primaries in Nebraska for three Supreme Court judgeships and three State University regents. County tickets are also being chosen with socialists and populists fielding candidates in many counties.

Nebraska Supreme Court State University Withy

Heatwave Grips Midwest as Rain Promised to Break Drought

Reports from Kansas City Topeka and surrounding areas describe extreme heat with many prostrations and sleepouts. Weather forecasters predicted rain to relieve the sizzling conditions and cool the region tonight.

Interest Renewed At Trans Miss Congress On Pinchot Visit

Reports say interest in resin conservation at the Trans Miss Commercial Congress was renewed. Factions showed no reconciliation and a Spokane-past rift lingered. Glenn M. Curtis, recovering from an ankle injury, works on plane repairs in Rheims. Major D. McKnight, U S land office veteran, dies after general debility. Bertha Apitz heads to Den D.

Pinchot Meuver sLnterest Tere Norway Yservation Poliwoil Spokane McKnight Lawton Okla Miss Bertha Apitz den D. McKnight Veteran Register of Alter United States Land Office

Montana settlers meet Ballinger on irrigation complaint

A Montana settlers group testified before Secretary Ballinger and the irrigation committee at Huntley yesterday with complaints and improvement suggestions. The panel plans to tour the Sheshone project in northern Idaho today. M A Garvill was in Kansas City today.

Montana Ballinger Mont Secretary of the Interior Huntley She‘shone Idaho M. A. Garvill Kansas City

Merchants Association Forms Amid Meetintg in Lawrence

Lawrence merchants gathered for a special Lawrence Merchants Association meeting led by President Quin Bell to review the rating committee's membership assessments. Applicants signed blanks, with nine firms later joining and more expected as the group reorganizes to handle advertising and solicitation.

Lawrence Resee Merchants’ Association Qlin Bell J. W. Robinson Topeka Association Proisch Bell Bros C. Wwit Wilder Bros Broer Gusson Atlas Building and Loan Association Ober Clothing Co Fischer, and Son Rabineon and Winey Lawrence National Bank University Book Innes, Bulleno and Hackman Nowby -Shoe Store Lawrence Pantaflorian Peckham Clothing Co A. D. Weaver M. Newmark Merchants’ National Bank H.C. Manley Bell Alll Herb Tullene C. E. Decker C. P. Rad- Ali Charles Starkweather Otto, Fischer Broer Gustafson M. Robinson Will Dick J. Gordon Gibb W. FE. Bromersick J. D D. Bowersock Ofhcers Ofin Bell J. C. Stevenson R. B. Manley W. F. March Merchants Association of Commercial Club R. B. Wagstaff Wm. Wiedemann Carl Graeber A. L. Selig Hilliard & Carroll Chas, Starkweather Ed. Klein Stevenson Book Company W. A. Guenther Kk. C. Manley

Relief At Last as Heat Wave Breaks Tonight

Washington reports a Weather Bureau forecast promising swift relief from a severe heat spell. Temperatures will drop tonight in the plains states and Missouri valley, with further cooling and showers expected in the Middle Upper Mississippi and Lower Ohio valleys by Wednesday.

Government Weather Bureau Washington Weather Bureau Middle Western Plains States Missouri Valley Miassissippi Ohio Hese

Lawrence residents urged to aid state insurance chief

Charles Barnes, state superintendent of insurance, could not meet everyone in Lawrence during a quick tour. He asks residents to send old and current rates along with property descriptions to his Topeka office, so a fair rate can be set. The mayor participates without pay to push public aid.

Mississippi Street Warren University Grounds Penn Street Lee Adams Bishop Tennessee Street Central Park Charles Barnes Lawrence Barnes Topeka Problan Gail Kansas Arnes Mr. Barnes Bess Ing Nee Miyer Bishop Mrr. Barnes

Norfolk Heat Wave Kills Three on Opening Night

In Norfolk Nebraska on August 17 a record heat wave hit with 98 degree temperatures. The heat reportedly claimed three victims in Norfolk and surrounding areas during the first night of the event.

Nebraska Norfolk Neb Vicinity

Prison Association Outlook by Warden Hellstrom

Warden F A Hellstrom of the North Dakota penitentiary spoke at the American Prison Association congress in Seattle on August 17. He warned that neglecting reform after crime leads to greater societal crime and urged prison management to move beyond revenge toward humane progress.

Hellstrom Seattle Wash F.A. Hellstrom North Dakota Penitentiary American Prison Association Congress

Bail Reduction Sought as Persch Faces Jury Charge

New York August 17 Persch a note broker held on grand larceny charges faced bail debate as his attorney failed to obtain court consent to reduce the $90 000 bond. District Attorney Jerome pledged to reconsider bail if Persch supplies full facts about a disputed stock deal alleged to implicate dishonest partners.

Persch New York Pla Donald L. Ser Ear Ee Jerowe Weinsberger Jospi- Meinge Dorsch Jerome Perseh

Debate on Indian plan for preventing crime draws praise

In Seattle on August 17 the American Prison Association discusses the Indian plan to prevent criminals and idiots. Judge Benjamin Lindsey argues criminal law taints with feudal ideas and harms society unless paired with reform. He likens future criminal treatment to how the insane were treated a century ago.

Lindsey Seattle Wash American Prison Association Congress Gilmour Toronto Canada Committee On Prevention and Probation Benjamin Lindsey Denver Liman

Denver Mint Worker Charged With Stealing Gold

Charles W. Dakin, a trusted Denver mint employee, was arrested in Los Angeles on a government theft charge. He allegedly melted gold at the mint, allowing it to splash on his clothes, then scraped it off and kept the gold for himself.

Denver Los Angeles Cal Charles W. Dakin Colorado Dakin

Identity of One Suspect Known in Pittsburg Attack

Miss Lena Barney identifies one assailant in a Pittsburg Kansas incident near her home while walking with a companion. She refuses to name the man, citing safety and ongoing investigation. Police have not released further suspect details.

Pittsburg Kans Desire Lena Barney Votow Wainghoraar

Identity of Suspects Sought in Dike Area Case

Sheriff and deputies press to uncover guilty men believed to be foreigners operating cut lines from a camp near itsburg. Miss Barney's home is listed as Chicopee Kansas near a mining town.

Itsburg Barney Chicopee Kansas

Red Army Repulsed at Boston Harbor Invasion

The Boston Harbor defense repelled a Red Army invasion attack of about 200 men. Blue forces suffered 18 casualties out of 120 engaged, according to Captain W. T. Yatton, summing up the skirmish.

Boston Harbor Boston Mass UW. T. Yatton

Bank Robbers Hit Kiefer Bank in Oklahoma

Tulsa dispatch reports two robbers surprised while looting the state bank at Kiefer were killed by a Tulsa marshal and wounded a cashier. A posse led by Sheriff Stein pursues them toward the north as officials fear antitrust and oil matters in other stories.

Tulsa Okly Kiefer Inturd Palmer Webling Lally Thompson Topeka Fred S. Jack Topeka Lander Stein Creek County Mei Detroit Forkuion Buffalo New York

Hottest Kansas Spell Described with Record Heat

The article reports an extreme heat wave across Kansas with temperatures near record highs. Observers note a lack of wind and dry air intensifying the heat, while authorities describe relief as possible soon. Local workers and residents endure scorching conditions, with lingering smoky skies and nightly cooling not arriving. Miss Henlah Bishop, previously a university student, plans to teach near Delphos after this term.

Colorado Lawrence S. D. Flora Weather Bureau Topeka Veelork Henlah Bishop Anna Amt Julia Mees Firath Tennnessee Kans Bishop Delphos

Verdict on Sutton Court of Inquiry to be Made Public

The court of inquiry into Lieutenant James N. Sutton’s 1907 Marine death will have its finding approved and released today. Secretary Beckman Winthrop reviews the verdict with Captain Edward H. Campbell, judge advocate general of the navy, before submission to Winthrop.

Sutton Washington Aline Beckman Winthrop Ofle James N. Sutton Marine Corps Edward H. Campbell Navy Winthrop

New York Committee Studies Iowa Primary Law in Des Moines Visit

The New York legislature's primary investigation committee began its tour in Des Moines Iowa where LaFay Volte Young of the Des Moines Capital supports changing the Iowa primary law to bar Democrats from Republican primaries and vice versa. Cummins held talks with the committee secretary about the matter.

New York Les Moines Tows Iowa Enlitur LaFay Volte Young Des’ Moines Ater Cummins Istine

Funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Klass at Catholic Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Klass will be held tomorrow at nine o'clock at the Catholic church with burial in Franklin Cemetery. Born in Germany, she was 63 years old.

Elizabeth Klass Buriag Franklin

Old Case Recalled Stirring County in August News

Kan Aug 17 McMullen in county jail on murder charge of wife in Newsby Rapids denies guilt. He claims Dr Fuller gave wife overdose of morphine to shift blame. Preliminary hearing set for Wednesday as Walkup poisoning case echoes in area.

Kan W. IL McMullen Newsby Rapids McMullen Fuller Neosho Rapids Uakford J. R. Walkup Dick Rather Ite Biite Vub Wallace Bénude Mme Stingers William Jay Herman Uanter Walkup Chicago Amporia

Registration Opens for Kansas University 1909 10 Year

The 1909 10 registration began yesterday with August 1 as the opening date. Prospective students across Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas Indiana Illinois Montana and Colorado inquire as to courses entrance requirements and the university prepares for a heavy first week. Kansas University reports new buildings and equipment boosting capacity while staff handle inquiries and advise applicants. A horse killed by heat after being driven to the Robinson farm underscores caution in weather.

Uie University Whester Stiligts Kansas University Thie University Perm Missouri Oklahorma Arkansas Indiana Illinois Montana Dale Colorado

Barnes Here Probes Insurance Conditions in Lawrence

Charles Barnes state superintendent of insurance visited Lawrence to examine complaints about high local insurance rates. He collected data, met with aggrieved residents, and plans to issue findings in a few days. Local leaders supported his impartial inquiry and potential hearings to lower rates.

Editor Burned in Effigy in Deerfield

The editor of the Deerfield Laws, J. D. Yakford, was hanged in effigy by Deerfield citizens last night. The event accompanied a protest against President Taft's policies and a perceived alliance with Mexico's Belcher Diaz.

Luin Uns J. D. Yakford Deerfield United Taft Belcher Diaz Mex

For Sale Two pedigreed bulls Joe Edwards Big Bo

Classified fragment lists for sale two pedigreed bulls named Joe Edwards and Big Bo with a street and phone contact. Also includes missing details and multiple other short ads for work, lost pin, rent and laundry service.

Joe Edwards Big Bo Stile

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