19 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1907
Page
1
A garbled fiscal note lists expenditures for county operations including a janitor bounty jail expenses and highway costs. It refers to bonded debt decrease and total indebtedness, with scattered figures like 185.00 and a claimed sum for county purposes. The readable parts point to a public financial statement with unclear OCR errors.
Mrs White widow of slain architect Stanford White will marry Charles F McKim in St Margaret's Church Westminster next month. The couple plan a Surrey villa stay, then a Paris and New York tour. McKim, 60, president of the American Institute of Architects, has royal honors for architecture.
Jefferson City Mo Aug 19 Attorney General Hadley has not accepted any partnership with a major New York law firm nor sought the governor's nomination. He has several lucrative offers but insists he will not resign to pursue them and plans to consider opportunities only after his term ends.
New York reports mutual agreement on Sunday strife easing as strike chiefs keep plans private. Western Union and telegraph firms show little activity while unions weigh demands and public notices shift toward a new daily bulletin outlining positions.
World tour opens with Ane 19 as a party heads to Meunilie for the first legislative assembly. Mrs Tutt and Cherkies accompany, with plans to meet in Seattle then move toward Yellowstone Park.
An aged czar, Ozar, visits his former flame Mile. Keeskinskaya at Peterhof while his court circles recall a youthful passion. Grand Duchess Militzah, once chosen as his bride, now guides his occult interests with astrologers and saints as police cordon paths the ruler’s route to the Gulf of Finland.
Chicago August 19 A committee of striking telegraphers visited brokerage firms not yet agreeing to the demanded schedule and gave them until tonight to accede or face a strike. Four large houses have refused. No material general strike developments reported and双方 report conditions satisfactory with no progress toward peace.
Social notes recount diverse travel and visits across Kansas City, Topeka, Lawrence, Wichita, and nearby towns. Residents such as Milby Argubright, Selig, Charlton, Jay Richardson, Clyde Conmens, Mariel Prunty, Nellie Burylam, Charles Thieves, Mrs. Mendenhall, and many others are mentioned as spending Sundays, weeks, or short trips in cities including Minneapolis, Chicago, Topeka, and Fort Seatt.
Attorney General Bonepart met with District Attorney Lines and Attorney Weaver in a prolonged conference before Judge Landisto to review testimonies and the evidence related to the OGL trig investigation. The session aimed to determine the next steps and any actions against the Chicago area officials involved.
A fragmentary note speaks of a telephone arrival and a plan to dine with Mrs. Trewin and Mrs. Brown. Friends discuss the event, inviting Smith to join, and a reply is mentioned, all amid playful confusion about a hotel implication and curious expectations.
Berlin plans a 20 foot widening of Friedrichstrasse between Unter den Linden to create a grand thoroughfare with galleries and hotels. The project envisions replacing modest shops with magnificent structures at an estimated outlay of 37.5 million dollars.
A southbound passenger train between Norwich and New London collided with a southbound freight train near Allyspoint. Engineer Frank Benjamin was badly hurt and several passengers were bruised as the crews tried to back onto a siding. A local report notes additional injuries and damage from the crash.
Leased wire operators in six brokerage houses refused the union scale and were called out this afternoon. The Western Union company put forty men to work in the board of trade Western Union office this morning.
Chicago august 19 wheat futures gained on reports of cold northwestern weather and solid expert demand. September contract rose to 83 7/5 cents amid chatter of seasonal interest and market confidence.
In a Paris hotel lobby last week, Count Bunt de Castelling sought a talk with former brother-in-law George Gould. Gould refused, prompting staggered attempts and a tense scene observed by American bystanders, including Ty Suferin of New York, before Castelnine left for France next morning.
A Lawrence woman hears from her son in San Francisco who asks for a barrel of apples. The price quoted is 48 dollars for a barrel, far above what she expected, leading her to decide against the purchase. The column also mentions Highland Linen Writing Paper at Boughton's. It ends with a note about electric power costs to run a sewing machine and a reader’s meter check.
A church service paid tribute to Captain Todd and his daughter Anna Todd, drowned near the Columbia by Eureka on March 28. Missouri Valley officials and church leaders led the memorial, with Pastor and others present at the meeting.
Obituary notice for Mary Belle McPike of 822 Missionippi Street and a Fair tale with a daughter and son listed. Burial planned at Oat l cemetery. Local ads include household items for sale and several help wanted and rental notices.
Fragmented OCR text depicts a political scene with Stables and Talents, mentioning Randolphe and Athens like a campaign style. It hints at a speaker delivering a speech about duty, belief, and public service, with rival figures and reactions from the audience.
Town officials and citizens gather as Taft arrives in Columbon for a public reception and speech tonight at Memorial Hall. The event includes remarks by local leaders and a planned dinner with Governor Hartl as part of the state commemorations.
New York Aug 19 The market opened dull with heavy liquidations amid recent traction declines and depression pushing prices to new lows. There was little strength and a modest uptick for Union Pacific, while overall trading showed a weak and unconvincing pattern.
Kansas City market notes from Aug 19 show wheat Sept at 81/4 to 85 1/4 cents, No 2 hard 78 44 to Sle, No 2 re Corm Sept 85 4 to 85 1/4, May 47 34 cents. Butter creameries, cheese, eggs at 18 cents. Chicago prices list Wheat Sept 85 1/4 to 85 3/4, Corn Sept 55 1/4, Date Sept 46 3/4.
Ephraim Jerome Drought of Pomfret Rhode Island or Pomfret, VI swallows a nickle plated whistle to frighten his uncle with a cane. After years of hiccups a severe fit exposes the object, which emerges from his stomach unharmed though rusted.
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