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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
1
Local report notes coyotes prowling around a Cameron cabin last night while three Relics siblings stayed indoors for safety. Roma Crowder Mildred and Marcella Olmstead are mentioned as spending time indoors during the disturbance.
Three young ladies enjoy a week at the Raw View cabin with big catches and whale broad backs as they prepare to forage for food, ending the trip ready for new adventures and the fat of the land.
Louisville reports five suspects linked to a million dollar counterfeit operation centered at Harrods Creek. John Roberts Marion Roberts Nannie Harp and Will Keenig are detained along with plans to counterfeit railroad stock certificates. Broker W G Osborne quoted Marion Roberts naming alleged headquarters at 103 Wall Street New York.
Descendants of Hah Brady and Capt Samuel Brady pioneer settlers of Cumberland County Pennsylvania gathered in Carlisle for a reunion honoring the centennial of their ancestor birth. Kansas City leader Gov James H Brady of Idaho sent regards and readings were presented. The group plans a Gettysburg battlefield visit. Brady reunion committee based in Pittsburgh chaired by Dr Cyrus Townsend Brady of Kansas City.
In Montgomery City Michigan on August 20 Otis Giery and his wife were killed when their wagon was struck by a train. Their three year old daughter, riding with them, was uninjured and picked up by the engine pilot as the train halted.
In New York on August 20 the stock market saw a fresh liquidation with Harriman Reading Illinois Central and United States Steel dropping 2 to 3 points. No news was given beyond rumors about E T Harriman health as the cause for the sudden decline.
Supt. Alley will oversee work here while Sullivan departs for St. Louis with N. T. Lanse and Col. E. C. Springett. They plan several days in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. William Sullivan head to Dayton Ohio. Sullivan arranged unsettled matters and helped secure Santa Fe right of way. Alley will manage progress in Sullivan's absence.
Citizens criticise Commissioner Barnes for a twelve percent reduction as rates remain far above pre rise levels. Mayor Bishop urged deeper cuts, arguing a thirty-three and a third or forty percent cut would better reflect the recent increases and aid Lawrence’s business climate.
Governor Stubbs travels with James A. Kimo and Col Harry Morgan to Fort Riley for official reception and parade. Escort includes Stubbs family and friends. events include grand review and annual held and track meet with prizes funded by Kas National Ground.
The military automobile with Malcom K. Parrott of the New York National Guard left New York for San Francisco bearing dispatches from Major General Wood to General Weston. Success of this mission could determine the establishment of a regular army automobile service.
The north and west side survey men’s union rejects wage schedules offered by the Sedray Company reopening the dispute between street railway firms and their workers. The ongoing strike of city employees looms as a possibility, though a settlement remains hoped for.
A touring car crash at a Seattle overpass known as Dead Man's Curve killed five Canadians from Vancouver British Columbia including Agnes Cowe Maggie Paul Mrs J Colvin and chauffeur Perry. Two others survived though injured and Mary Taul and Nate Hiscock were rescued from the wreck.
Seven aviators taking part in aviation week held a windless day for practice flights. Glenn H. Curtiss and fellow champions were seen in the air alongside other pilots across the course. At times three machines hovered in the same area during the display.
The report notes E. H. Harriman returned from Europe earlier than expected to enjoy his own home comforts. Alexander Miller comments on Harriman’s desire for familiar conveniences after his voyage and medical treatment abroad.
Markets by wire report grain and provisions figures from Kansas and Chicago. Wheat quotes for Sept, Dec and May with mixed prices, pork futures and live stock receipts noted. Beef steers, cows and heifers, stockers and feeders, hogs with price ranges listed. Mr and Mrs W J Gilmore returned from Kansas City this morning. Try a Journal Want Ad.
In Lorain Ohio fifty percent of milk dealers delivered milk easing infant hunger. Mayor King announced that any dealer selling without a license faced action. Licenses require milk from suppliers whose cows passed a Nrubereulin test.
A fragmentary report mentions Dhe WL Lemon arriving home in Auconsy in serious condition after an incident at Pike's Peak. It notes stitches and medical help from Dr. Lem oy at Lake City and friends aiding during travel home. Also references a Fullexhibition bill passage with a vote against eliminating a liquor advertising ban.
A four year old account recalls a Eldridge Hotel gathering led by J J Lane and J J M Winell. The crowd stretched from the steps to nearby businesses and a shooting of twenty young men recruited for the J d Kansas affair followed the event. The tale includes destruction in Lawrence, a marble bust marks the site, and the long memory of the tragedy as the city rebuilds and transit lines expand. President Mahon heads to Chicago to handle street railway disputes as Marblehead reports on sports diplomacy.
Sixty head of sons, the finest ever sold from the Sutton herds, will be offered at South Sutton farm. The sale is the biggest hog sale ever held in eastern Kansas and offers Douglas county farmers a chance to buy top hogs at favorable prices as hog dealers from far away attend.
Former Judge J B Belford of Colorado denounces the national congress as controlled by special interests. He claims congressional delays and prepared rhetoric shape policy ballots and questions the influence of leaders on public measures and forestry policies amid a disputed resolutions committee debate.
Willard's first attempt to win the Scientific American trophy for the longest flight ends after about half a mile due to a fault in the engine frame. Dean Green of the University of Kansas is en route to Detroit for the National Bar Association meeting.
A Wichita contractor, W. G. Uennett, received a threatening "Black Hand" letter demanding $1,000 with a note that his 16 year old son would be killed if the money was not left near a tree in the city. Detectives watched for the drop but no packet appeared at the designated tree. The city notes mention a flood of university calls and rentals and sales notices fill the remainder of the column.
Witnesses crowded the scene as a shopkeeper unveiled a colossal fountain pen touted as the world’s largest. Brune Chistafsins claimed the item is a 4 barinl fountain, rivaling a water fountain in size, with claims of extraordinary ink and design.
Barney Oldfield tried to break the world mile mark at the Indiana speed carnival. He ran 42 seconds, just shy of the record, while Zengel and DePalma also posted fast mile times. Buick cars led a five mile race, with Strang and Time posting top finishes. The report also notes the death of Indian fighter John D. Vean of El Paso and mentions local property listings.
President Taft conferred with Attorney Kersha on centralized control of interstate corporations and possible Sherman act change. Wickersham expected to spend the afternoon with Taft as the message to Congress develops. Diaz visit plans in El Paso and Juarez are noted as part of ongoing discussions.
West Denver suffered another Platte River flood as cottages in low-lying areas were inundated. Mounted officers warned residents to evacuate their belongings, enabling many to escape with only minor damage as the flood eased later.
A brief local page lists the program for the event at Osotyal Park including acts such as Bohemian Girl and Love in Idleness. The sale section offers U S Mail stock at 50 cash 40 on approval and Benner Cement with a request for offers from Kaw Valley Investment Co.
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