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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1909

Page

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County Plans Eudora Bridge View And Gas Reserve Law

County Commissioners adjourned with plans to visit Endora on Tuesday to inspect the north end of the bridge and river bank repair. A Shawnee county bill requires natural gas reserves in towns along the pipeline with tanks filled for winter and penalties up to 10000 dollars for violations.

Board of County Commissioners Endora Eedora Senate Topeka Shawnee County Lawrence Kansas Natural

Tragedy in Litelock House Fire Claim Three Lives

In Litelock Arkansas a house fire killed Mrs. Frank Lathrop's two sons William and Frank aged 15 and 25 and a guest George Burris. The blaze began last night near Brentwood and was discovered only after Mrs. Lathrop left Brnetwood and found the bodies this morning.

Litelock Ark Frank Lathrop Brentwood William Frank George Burris

Talks of Merger Senate Seeks Facts

Washington reports a Senate inquiry into the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption by United States Steel. A presidential communication says he saw no reason to interfere. Democrats question if it directs the attorney general to avoid prosecution under Sherman law.

Washington Secdty Judiciary Tennessee Coal and Iron United States Steel Corporation Senate Attorney General

Taft Speech Features Canal Talks and Student Gathering

Taft addressed canal employes in Washington with remarks on unity and policy. The day featured a large convention with lecturers on religion and study, a student conference, and a mass social at Robinson Gym. Delegations from Washburn, McPherson, Baldwin, Campbell, and the State Normal attended.

Vermont Sty Panama Taft W. Adams Bell Canal A. c. Ithers Ras United Dr. Johnston Bler Fred Smith Ithe City and Railroad Association A. J. Elliott Robinson Y Gymnasium Robinson Gymnasium Journal Washburn McPherson Baldwin Campbell Norman Dadisman W. H. Caston Kansas City Sas Lawrence Cititowns

Picture Exhibition Open Mon Wed And Fri Evenings

The exhibition schedules show hours on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings from eight to eighteen hundred. The event presents works by local artists with viewing times limited to those three evenings each week.

Markets by Wire Grains and Provisions

Market table recounts Kansas and Chicago prices for wheat and oats with futures dates and values. Includes hay, creamery products, cattle categories, and packing facilities amid a busy commodities snapshot. Prices shown for May, July, and September contracts, with notes on soft commodities and livestock valuations.

Kansas Chuice Prairie Chicago

Bond Case Again Rehearing Sought in Lawrence Bonds suit

Attorney General Fred Jackson filed a motion for a rehearing in the Lawrence bond case, asking the Kansas Supreme Court to reconsider. He argues the 1883 legislature violated constitutional rights by releasing the city from the state school fund debt, and that federal land grants were misused for university purposes. Lawrence officials expect denial, noting points already raised in briefs and that the court’s ruling covered the issues.

Fred Jackson Lawrence Supreme Court State of Kansas Lawrences City of State University State School Fund District Court Douglas County Siggs Smart Supreme Benson Bureh Mason Johnston Barker Aoorney W. W. Nevison Lindley

Indictments in Muskogee cause party to gather

Mass meeting of sixty Muskogee business leaders convened by Mayor Martin to address federal indictments against Governor Haskell and others. Officials deny wrongdoing. a seven member committee seeks to correct public impression while states pursue land and tax fraud probes linked to local companies and prominent residents.

Muskogee Federal Grand Jury Ovec Martin Obhuloma Haskell Clivenot Wy. Turner Wilter R. Eaton F. Ufutebins Clare OW. Turner Ainst Albert Z. English Frederick B. Severs Jesse i Walter Ko Eaton Inoiicted Men Inlisnola Contracting. Company Maskell Jesse Lill Texas Muskogee Development Company Frederick Severs English Realm W. T. Hutening Virginia Uklationa C. W. Turner Turner Hardware Company Levis Willy Malvern Ublithent Truthrie Ukla Gov. Slaskell Associated Press United States Bond Govarnor

Court Martial Verdict Sealed in Georgia Captain Case

A court martial at Gibraltar on Captain Quarrough of the battleship Georgia, charged with intoxication at a reception, reached a decision this afternoon. The outcome will not be made public until findings are approved by Admiral Sperry.

Gibralter Captain Quallrough Georgia Sperry

Wanted Man for edge-of-town job at Bell 1306

Classified item list shows multiple notices: WANTED for steady work near town edge by R. W. Cone with phone Bell 1306. FOR SALE a modern seven room house on Maine street in 700 block offered by call 635 Bell or 301 Alabama street. FOR SALE another seven room near University priced at 94250 by K L Rinker over People's State Bank. FOR RENT Strauss No 1632 Iiüs kell avenue seven rooms gas stables two and a half acres with possession March first by Bullene. WANTED young man to janitor for tuition at Lawrence College.

Bell Phone R. W. Cone Maine Street Alabama Street University K. L. Rinker People’s State Bank Strauss No Iiuskell Avenue Bullene Lawrence College

Delegates Welcome at Lawrence YMCA Convention

Lawrence receives delegates to the state YMCA convention with free public meetings at the Methodist Church. Howard Agnew Johnson of Colorado Springs will speak on The Call to Young Men to be Witnessing Christians. Bible conferences, state officers, and delegates from Kansas towns gather, with sessions at the Association Building and in public venues.

Lawrence Young Men’s Christian Association South Park Kansas K. A. Shu Maker John Davis J. E. Manley Ther Association W. D. Weatherford International National Committee of New York Payne Wilbur Iden Emporia Howard Agnew Johnston Colorado Springs Methodist Church Johnston

Piano coupons and bonds brought to Bell Brothers Piano

Bring your piano coupons or bonds to Bell Brothers Piano for advice on making them valuable. The picture exhibition runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with evening viewing from 8 to 10.

Bell Brothers Bell Brothers Piano CO

Panic Averted as Brooklyn Factory Fire Strikes Nearby

Catholic girls at the Sisters of Mercy convent in Brooklyn were summoned to prayer as a large nearby factory building burned. The fire destroyed the factory, causing substantial losses estimated at fifty thousand dollars, while the convent residents were declared safe.

New York Sisters of Murcy Brooklyn

Widow of Murdered Husband Collapses Under Third Degree Interrogation

Newark reports Mrs. Mary J. Wilhelm widow of Frank Wilhelm who was killed last Monday shows complete nervous collapse after a midnight visit to the scene. She cried aloud for the killer to speak. Detectives present briefly explain events as Nicholas Shea, in custody, reenacts the basement where the body lay. The suspect Rice witnesses a dramatic reaction and collapses. No mine workers election result noted. Also brief item on Lucky Baldwin’s condition and Bell Brothers Piano Co.

Newark N. J Mary J. Wiltelot Frank Wilhelm Une Marged Husbal Sica Rice Wilhelm Sices

Te To Catch AssatlantS in Pittsburg

In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on February 1 race tensions flare as police seek alleged drug and vagrancy offenders. A rumor says masked young men dressed as women have been deployed to confront and deter black assailants. authorities rumor a plan to use a blackjack to capture suspects engaging in attacks on women.

Pittsburg

New Anti Lobby Bill Proposed in Wisconsin Legislature

Wisconsin senators edge toward an anti lobby bill that mirrors the state law. Aimed at controlling influence in education, the measure contemplates restricting text book distribution and is introduced in the house by Cron of Butler.

Wisconsin Topeka Senate Cron of Butler

Prince George Hurt in Servia Car Crash

Prince George of Servia was injured in a collision with an electric pole while driving aggressively in Belgrade. He suffered facial bruises but is expected to recover. authorities reported the incident and noted the prince’s indulgence in fast driving.

Belgrade Servia Prince George of Las Vin

Kansas University Invites Kansas Legislature to Lawrence

Lawrence invites the Kansas State Legislature to visit Lawrence February 12. University class presidents of all schools invited Manhattan students and faculty to visit, with expenses for legislators paid by the university. Memorial services for Lincoln on the day planned, with tours of campus and city hospitality arranged.

Lawrence University Kansas State Legislature Manhattan Satip KK. U K. U K. G Jnven Kansas Vo 7 Svesany Utey Abraham Linvol State of Kansas J. W. Gleed Nuay Robinson Gyonosian Ilithough Manhattan State University al- Ubatael Conseyances Lincoln Kensas

Valentine party invited by Miss Agnes and Miss Mur taugh

Society notes recount a Valentine party invitation for February 13 at the Munroe home, plus a series of social gatherings. Mrs. Cusley hosts the Nineteenth Century Embroidery Club for guests Mrs. Julia Stitchie and Mrs. Clarense Ritchie of Topeka, with tea and card games. Mr. and Mrs. McGee celebrate a fiftieth wedding anniversary with family at their Lawrence home, gifts include $60 in gold, and out of town relatives attend. Invitations issued for Elizabeth Mustard and Hugh Woodbury wedding in February at the bride’s sister’s home. Community notices cover church events, a police court citation for Carrie Nation, and various society happenings with clubs and dinners.

Vinland Jessie Fitz Martin Halcom Johnson Vinland Methodist Church Paris Medeoraive Douglas County Haleum Kansas State Agricultural College Lawrence City Schoors Frank Cusley Nineteenth Century Embroidery Club Julia Stitchie Clarense Ritchie Topeka McGee Mrs. McGee Julia J. McGee Daphne Dahlix McGee Thomas McKee Kansas City Oscar Westheffer Jake Westheifer Mount Washington Alinnie Peerson Oak Grove Alrs. Westheffer Elizabeth Mustard Mugh Woodbury Pennsylvania

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