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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1908

Page

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Valuable Shoes Robbery At Sutelings Shay Store

Thieves broke into a Massachusetts shoe store escaping bootless after failing to unlock the door. The owner, Mr. Hutchings, lamented a vast stock of high top shoes stolen or damaged and offered a reward for information. The incident coincides with a push for new offices for the investment and upholstery firms, now moved to the second floor of the People's Bank building.

Shay Massachusetts Qtek Hutchings Gouda

Journal Offers Loose Leaf Printing In Lawrence Office

A Lawrence businessman notes the Journal bindery offers the best loose leaf printing, cheaper and more customizable than out-of-town services. The Hosford Investment Co. has moved to the second floor of the People's Bank Building, and Squirea the photographer touts his pictures as the paper’s best advertisement.

Tord Juvestiavat Co People’s Bank Builling Lawrence Jearch Journal Athee Dorst The Hosford Investment Co People’s Bank

War rules debate shows diverging views among powers

A fragmented discussion on war laws notes Britain supports belligerent blockades and enemy searches while the United States and Japan show cautious alignment. Continentals argue only warships may seize, with disputes over neutral rights and confiscations.

Great Britain Bert Petty Teeiehy Neutine Teadew Henrys Mpaisie Thalia le Jaury Ted Adin Clavius Staektem Pire Heorge Wilson Uprown University Giernatuy qHiTereures Opin Britain Divitsin America Dapanda Japan Russia

Personal notes from Kansas City and surrounding towns

A collection of brief personal notices from Kansas City and surrounding towns. The items mention numerous residents and visitors such as Miss Helen Phipps in Topeka, Dr Clara Kreba visiting Kansas City, Mrs Lacey Kinnesr reported ill, and Miss Caroline Neal in Kansas. Other entries note travel to Abilene, trips to Boston and New England, and engagements involving Mrs Cynthia Smith, Mr and Mrs M Chaplin, and Chizard Nystrom among others.

Helen Phipps Topeka I. Hudson Clara Kreba Kansas City Lacey Kinnesr Caroline Neal Kansas Walton Abilene C. Patterson Kaspits Wity Ud. Melthouser Gregg McElheny Herman Matern Diving Hill Boston Park Hetzel Laura Gracber Gertrude Messler Baldy Frances Houlton Innes Atkinson George J. Barker Miss Valley Hemming Pearl Brillar Ottawa John Haskell Mable Haskell New England H. Jones Alden Oklo Mary Schultz Everge Schultz Cynthia Smith Charles Curtis Samuel McMurty Cotleyville C. W. Phillips Tutily Gretta Motter Francesa Dinsmoor Clayton Henry Asher Fredonia Kanns M. Chaplin George Schultz Pennsylvania

The Rustin Case Trial Resumes With Witness Testimony

In Judge Seay's court Charles F. Davis faces murder charges in Rustin case. Mrs Abbie Rice again testifies while the defense lodges frequent objections. The court allows much of Mrs Hices prior testimony to stand.

Saha Ned Dee Charles FE. Davis Rustin Oo Merning

Lawrence Diamonds Trade Boosts Local Jeweler

Lawrence di amonds report Gustafson buying best stones from world markets. Eli Morwitz of Armstine Bros. traveled from New York to sell thousands of dollars in stones to Gustavson, who adds a premium gem to his stock. Morwitz notes Lawrence residents buy more and better diamonds than other cities of its size. Also Emporia Frat Men Suspended for Fraternity Fight. six Emporia College students named Edwin Dunaway Oswego Edmund Riggs Alston McCarty Humphrey Jones Curtis Allen Ray Everett suspended by faculty.

Gustafson Eli Morwitz Armstine _ Bros Hargest Jeountry New York Ono Aristise Bros South Africa Brazil Mr. Horwitz Lawrence Emporia Kans College of Emporia Edwin Dunaway Oswego Edmund Riggs Alston McCarty Humphrey Jones Curtis Allen Ray Everett Emporis Beta Theta Kappa

Evans-Metcalf Co offers wagons buggies and more

Christmas sales ad from a historic Evans-Metcalf Co notice promotes wagons buggies runabouts sewing machines and a whip. The ad credits Squires the photographer and notes copyright pending.

Evans-Metcaly CO Evans-Metcalf CO

Robbed Kansas Mail Pouch Found Near Bonner Springs

A mail pouch thrown from the Union Pacific Denver Express near Bonner Springs was found by trackmen half a mile west of town. The pouch torn open. cause and missing mail not yet determined. Postal authorities could not confirm losses. The incident occurred after the Kansas City departure at 6 20 last night.

Bonner Spring Kansas City Bonner Springs Kansas Union Pacific Denver Tissing

Old Settler Dead Prominent Leavenworth Citizen Passes

Leavenworth Kansas December 5 Robert Armstrong age 92 or 97? a longtime resident died at his home of heart failure. He served as deputy United States surveyor general and helped in subdivisional surveys across western Kansas and Oklahoma. He leaves a wife and four daughters. In Louisville Kentucky December 4 Frank E Lammers, grief stricken after accidentally killing his pet dog, shot himself with the same weapon.

Leavenworth Kans Robert Armstrong United States Kansas Oklahoma Soo Louisville Frank E. Lammers

Wanted Cook for Club House at 1328 Ohio

Classified short notes list a cook needed for the club house at 1328 Ohio with Bell phone 268. A lost sum of money on the streets offers a reward from Sam Bryant of 1215 Delaware Street. Also for sale are the late W T Neate's personal effects and business stock plus four rooms for light housekeeping at 943 New Hampshire Street.

Ohio Bell Sam Bryant Delaware Street W. T. Neate Jbotsebak New Hampshire Street

Mysterious deaths lead to arrest in Arkansas millworker

In Marked Tree Arkansas William McBroom a millworker is arrested for murder after the mysterious poisoning deaths of his two daughters Ola Leona 2 and Elizabeth 8. The coroner's investigation is pending and McBroom is taken to Jonesboro for safekeeping.

St. Louis Ost

Railroads Case Sparks Judicial Ruling On Expediting Act

In Lake Boston Masa on December 4, three judges of the United States circuit court granted a certiorari to accelerate actions involving the Boston & Maine railroad. The case centers on whether the expediting act is constitutional, with arguments from the Attorney General Bonaparte’s office and opposing counsel for the railroads. The dispute asks the court to compel relinquishment of holdings and expedite proceedings against the railroad’s stock.

Vermont 1 Lake Boston Masa United States Circuit Court Trailroad

River flood threatens Pine Bluff as city braces

Disjointed reports describe Arkansas River rising over the bend at Pine Bluff with dynamite blasts heard nearby floodwaters surge toward town. A warehouse and storefront overhangs face collapse while residents seek safety as the river gains upstream and the area girds for further rise.

F. A. A. Elects Officers at Athens Council Meeting

The Athens Council held a semi annual election of officers last night. Newly elected president was C. Finch and the Observer appointments were Frank Lohman and S. C. Bishop. Ex officio members include George Hackman and a slate of listed inspectors and members led by A. J. Aneth Laslett and E. R. Keith.

Athens Council Fo Aal AL Otto Wi Vast Vream Ir Tere J. Anier Ave Passo de Ellis Wah Sehetl Observer Frank Lohman Sentinel S. C

Gustafson Adds Five Thousand Dollars in White Stones

A crowded scene as a diamond van displayed an exceptional assortment of white stones in Gustafson's jewelry shop. Gustafson, famed for his gem expertise, stated he is stocking up heavily as holiday demand rises and promises top quality stones for Christmas gifts.

Gustafson Dismond Gus‘tafson

Quiet at Port au Prince Amid Haunting Unrest

Quiet conditions prevail in Port au Prince with no disorders reported and hopes for normalcy. General Simon delays entry into Port au France until tomorrow, planning a triumphal tour with about 35 000 troops as his forces are not fully concentrated. The general is about fifteen miles from Port au Prince. Christmas past cards draw attention with Buyeton’s and A Young’s Creak and Shoe Sale promotions inserted.

Port Au Prince Simon Port Au France

Markets by Wire Kansas City and Chicago on Dec 4

Wheat and corn prices moved with receipts tallied at 72 cars in Kansas City for Dec 1.00 to 1.0044, May 1.03%, July 0.9734, No 2 hard around 1.08, No 2 red 1.07. Cash for wheat and corn showed mixed quotes. Kansas City oats, rye, hay, butter, eggs listed with varied values. Live cattle receipts and prices noted. hogs and other livestock quoted. Chicago market totals show standard December and May futures for wheat and corn, oats and pork prices, with cattle and stockers figures.

Kansas City Hay Choice Choice Prairie Chicago

Tobacco War Nears Final Divide in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on December 4, representatives of independent tobacco factories from across the country met to apportion tobacco secured by the Independent Manufacturers' Association from the Equity Society. The total amount seized by independents was 25 percent or 20 million pounds to be divided among members.

Cincin Cincinnati Avena Burley Tobacco Tobacco Trust Independent Manufacturers’ Association Equity Society Indet Manufacturers’ Association

Miles to Washington Prominent Manufacturer to Appear

Miles of Racine Wisconsin, head of the tariff committee for the national association of manufacturers, arrived to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee as an individual not as a representative. He runs a large independent business in agricultural implements carriages and wagons.

Washington H. E. Miles Racine Wis National Association of Manufacturers Ways and Means Committee House Miles

Medals for Kansas Boys James and August Ficken Rewarded

Two Kansas boys, James and August Ficken near Bison, saved 350 passengers by signaling a Missouri Pacific passenger train near a washout on the night of June 16. The railway awarded gold medals, inscribed Presented by the Missouri Pacific Railway Company, for Train No. 2 on June 16, 1900.

Sullivan Missouri Pacific Railway Company Kansas H. G. Clark Colorado Hervie

Restrain Express Co Ordered to Show Cause in SF Court

Five large San Francisco dry goods firms secured a court order requiring Wells Fargo Express to show cause why a temporary injunction should not stand against its new shipping rates. Judge Van Vleet ordered action after protests over rate changes from 12 percent to 92 percent advances on various shipment sizes between New York and Pacific coast points.

San Francisco van Vleet Arze Express Company New York Picifie

Toy and Doll Store Open Evenings Through Christmas

Our store serves as head quarters for Toys and Dolls with stock on display. Come in now to avoid the holiday rush and you can have us store your packages and deliver when needed. Open every evening until Christmas.

Anto and Hack Livery Opens Day and Night Services

Anto and Hack Livery offers round the clock service with prompt responses for all orders. Carriage painting and trimming in connection. Baggage handling available. Francisco and Todd operate the business at 139, 812-814 Vermont Street.

Anto Francisco & Todd Vermont Street

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Neville’s Girnar J. M. Neville FAA Bell Phone Lyric Lawrence Aurora Wudeville Lewis and St. Chure Harry Hutchings Sostard Investment Ca Y Bank Squirea J. Pierson Black Seal Cigars U. S A. Monroe Lawrence Diamonds Christmas Squires Monager Addreza Morris Whole Bale Ron Columbia Arkansas River Pine Bluff Arkansas Roosevelt Stein Columbia University Lyman Abbott Ark Tients Peente Dircetia Boss Point Pittsburg Ori Treeling National League For We Qutluck Tice Hoosevelt West Carnegie Lyceum National League For Civic Education of Women Carnegie Ball Interurban Woman Suffrage Council Charles F. Ackde Clarence Mackey of Athens C. . Finch Athens J. &. Finch Boughton Mass A. Young Cleveland Grover Cleveland Association of Life Insurance Paul Morton John H. Finley College of the City of Squires Studio Gustafang Little Rock Rock Island Railroad Kerrs Here Boughton’s Association Soca Restrain Express CO Soxman’s Hoadley Avasim Mrs. Prentiss Unme Store Bullene & Hackman Innes Store Innes, Bullene & Hackman
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