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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1907

Page

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Local Businesses Advertise Services In Lawrence

A block of town ads lists First Class Barber Samuel Quick buying Eastman barber shop on Bridge Street, J S Sculener succeeding E B Edmonds Meat Market, Park Grocery by Woodard & Burr, Brown & Emmons grocery, Winn & Karns gas fitting, and King Hotel under new management. Also notes East Warren Street Grocery, Messenheimer Meats, and local retail lines with phone numbers and delivery notes.

Samuel Quick Eastman Bridge Street North Lawreces Winn & Karns Pampa Milla Lawrence Kansas King Hotel Vermont &T Tew John Shields Ottawa East Warren Messenheimer Bell Phone

Dalton A Trusty Outside Prison Walls After Fourteen Years

Emmet Dalton, a noted Kansas life prisoner at Leavenworth, was made a trusty and today left the walls for the first time in fourteen years. He becomes the runner for mine officers and may move about the prison, the farm, post office, and Lansing unguarded. Dalton, imprisoned March 6, 1893, has long served in the tailor shop. Officials express confidence but fear he may attempt to escape. He holds a life sentence for second degree murder.

Leavenworth Kay Emmet Dalton Kansas Penitentiary Dalton Lansing Ile Scond

Rockefeller Gift To General Education Board Hits 32 Million

New York February gift of 32 million dollars in income bearing securities announced by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to the General Education Board. Total contributions now amount to 43 million dollars for national educational purposes. Board appeared unprepared for the announcement and received it in a letter from Rockefeller Jr. on the board.

New York John VD Rockefeller Juin DL Rockefeller, Jr General Educaten Board General Education Beard John Ud, Rocketfeller, Jr

Assassination in Pensea City Leaves Officials Dead

Feb 8 two officials killed as gunman shoots governor Alexandrovsky while leaving the theater. The assassin also kills the assistant chief of police and four officers, wounds the theater manager, then shoots himself and dies in hospital. Alexandrovsky was noted as chief Red Cross commissioner during the war with Japan.

Pensea S. A

Make It Fifty New York Feb B

The General Education Board fund, boosted to 43 million by a 52 million Rockefeller gift, is expected to rise to 50 million. Members anticipate additional donations from other wealthy allies of Rockefeller, signaling further philanthropic expansion.

New York General Education Board Rockefeller

Train wreck in Illinois leaves one dead

Burlinton passenger train plowed through an unheld switch in Peoria yards. James Eisewetter was killed near the track. The engineer Herman and an express messenger were seriously injured, with three others hurt in the incident reported in February at IML.

Illinois Peoria Iml Burlington James Eisewetter Hreman

Still Hearing Interstate Commerce Commission Hearings

The Interstate Commerce Commission resumed hearings in South McAlester on February 8 with railroad officials subpoenaed to testify about car shortages and slow freight movement. Sealed bids run to March 1 for rebuilding the First Baptist Church per Krehbiel & Crew plans. bid rejection rights reserved.

South McAlester C. A. Hrouty Interstate Commerce Commissioner First Baptist Church Krehbiel & Crew Mass David Krehbiel Building Com

The Thaw Trial Prompts Revelations From Mrs Nesbit Thaw

In New York on February 81 Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testified at length in the Thaw case. She described alleged renewed contact with Stanford White after her marriage and identified Thaw's will, while lawyers debated evidence and insanity as part of the proceedings.

New York Feb Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Stanford White Thaw Francis E Pierce Criminal Court Lis Lace Lis Edward Delmas Ehaw Evelyn Evelyns Moury Pittsby Lungfellowe Delinas Pittsburg Bow Europa White Savoy Harry Tosiust Low White Abe Liumiuel Harry Thaw Drummel Tummel Hummel Asustur Hummiel

Sylvan Nut Goodies Made From French Pecan Emate

Sylvan nut treats are described as made from the french pecan emate at Wiedamann's.

Wiedamann’s Sylvan Wiede- Inga Wiedemann’s

Washington dispatch hints at Bowersock office move

A Washington dispatch claims Congressman Bowersock will file a recommendation with the post office department tomorrow to change personnel at the local office. No action has been taken, and Bowersock’s intentions remain unknown to local officials.

Washington Dispatch Congressman Bowersock Post Ofice Department Bowersock

Col Warder Dies at 50 in Kansas City

Col George W Warder, a poet and novelist, died at his home in Kansas City at age 50 from pneumonia. He wrote on servalitie topics, built the Auditorium theater, which later failed, and died in poverty.

Kansas City Geo. W. Warder Pancumonia

Passenger Hart Collision Disrupts Missouri Line

The Missouri Wavitie passenger train from Kansas City collided today causing injuries and confusion among travelers. The incident disrupted service with several cars damaged and many passengers affected. The Association of college Alumni will meet tomorrow at 4 p.m. at Mrs. Wilcox's home to hear Dr. Ayde's Chicago convention report.

Missouri Wavitie Kansas City Lewil Association of College Alumnag Wilcox Luc Vermont Street Ayde Chicago Wits Hyer

Speitz Death Notice Tells of Chicago Brother

Mrs. Chas. Achuing received word yesterday of the death of her brother William Speitz of Chicago. The deceased was also brother of Albert Speitz and aubert Speitz of this city.

Chas. Achuing Williams Speitz Chicago Alt. Speitz Atubert Speitz

Peairs Elected President of State Board

H. B. Peair reports J. B. Peairs elected president of the States Mt. C AL board amid references to Leforty Lawrence and another figure. Washington notes on February 6 the Senate caucus parsed the Indian appropriation bill and related measures.

J. B. Peairs Mt. C Leforty Lawrence Peairs

Tax Commission Favored In State Assessment Bill Debate

The Kansas House committee of the whole noon session recommended passage of a measure creating a state tax commission to replace the state board of equalization and the railway assessors. A key fight over appointive versus elected members was defeated by party rule. In Illinois, a collision on the Lake Shore at York Street killed engineer Ale Tred Ouslay and fatally injured three trainmen.

TAX Commission Topeka Committee of Assessment Land Taxation State Tax Commission State Board of Equalization l State Board of Railway Assessors Ninehart Qeage Cunningham Cowley Chicago Lake Shore Youk Street Ale Tred Ouslay

Boilermakers Strike Ties Up Chicago Alton Line

Bloomington reports a strike by boiler makers and helpers on the Chicago and Alton railway involving about 200 workers starting today. Local notices promote goods and services including sweets at Wiedemann's and Valentine items at Wolf, with assorted community chatter and ads interwoven.

Bloomington Chicago & Alton Railway

Fire damages Clark public school in Mobile

Fire swept through the Clark public school building in Mobile causing heavy damage. About three hundred pupils were evacuated and the structure was extensively damaged. An insanity hearing against Nannie Chase of North Lawrence is scheduled for tomorrow. A Valentine display is available at FY J Boyles and Wolf's Lock store.

Mobile Ala Clark Public Nannie Chase North Lawrence

McKenzie Stockwell Spec Tals and Kansas City Markets

Grain and provisions report from Kansas City with wheat corn oats and rye prices and receipts, followed by Chicago market quotes. Livestock totals include cattle hogs and calves with price ranges, plus a Dickinson Bros cough syrup ad segment and a Midland market brief.

WIEBE Kansas City Chicago Park

Jamestown Expo sells furms and exposition routes

A fragmented notice offers buying and selling of property and furms, with contact at 741 class street. It also mentions Jamestown Expo Headquarters providing literature and information about routes and rates for the exposition.

Pension Agent Seeks Clients at Lawrence Bank Building

J. M. Spencer, solicitor for L. S. Patenis, Mersivns, Huunues, announces services at the National Bank building in Lawrence Kansas. He invites the public to come in and learn about increases and savings.

J. M. Spencer L. S .Patenis Mersivns, Huunues Kaseneue Aleteluuis National Bank Lawrence Kansas Bent Vovue Yds

Lee Street Grocery and Rival Names in Local Contests

Fragmentary OCR lists Lee Street Grocery and various firms or groups including Fancy and Simple Givers and Nu- Vuuus Cower, with references to W. SCUELL, indicating a local business or community contest or notice without clear events or dates.

LEE Street Grocery Uee Sud Dow Dork Aleoun Uy W. Scuell

Blacksmithing D. on Miaasueluseis plredt relocation

Blacksmith D. on Miaasueluseis place near the Abare ble Work relocates operations including wagon work and blacksmithing duties.

Tatiessun Miaasueluseis Plredt Abare

Restaurant Ad Offers Boarding and Delicacies

A small 19th century ad promotes regular meals and short order muttons with weekly boarders rates. It lists various offerings including confectionery cigars and novelties. The ad notes Craig[e] as proprietor with an address in St. Louis.

Craigeuaig Jduss St. Luwe Sans

New management in local business district

Fragmentary OCR note indicates new management at a New York street business. Mentions Alfred and Buutnay with references to Eliut, Muur, and fresh products. Provides a street address and phone number 242, but details are unclear.

Alfred N.Y

Local Ads Display Shop Moves and Services

J Keilman relocates to 1Y W Warren St offering upholstery and repair work with home phone. Alisa Juno Suane advertises photography services and phone. Local grocers Bond, Arcade Restaurant, Pine & Sons, Corner Grocery, and Hinchman advertise staples, meats, fruits, cigars, and delivery. Real estate firm seeks more farms to sell in Lawrence Kansas area.

J. Keilman W. Warren Street Alisa Juno B.suane Moss Bell T. F. Pine & Sons W. T. Griffits Bridge Street Lawrence Kansas Henry G. Parsons Lawrence Kansas

Groceries and Supplies Advertised in Fruita Market

Local grocer W. H Schell offers groceries flour feed and salt meats at 1900 New Jersey Street Fruita. The ad lists confections and nations products and notes Ball phase 32 0 as part of the display.

Bond Pa Street

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