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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1908

Page

4

Poison in Mrs Vaneil Case Forces Coroner's Jury Report

Awaiting Prof Bailey testimony on stomach findings in the Vaneil murder case the coroner's jury meets tomorrow. A conjectured poison result circulates amid public interest while Vaneil remains jailed denying guilt and hinting another caused his wife's death. He dismisses the note and questions if others can read and write better than him. Neighbors call him a poor husband and say his actions led to tragedy.

Bailey Wll Lemdd Vaneil Vaneish

Amusements at the Opera House Featuring the Hoakes Company

The Hoakes troupe, famed for a lively Kansas repertoire, presents a diversely pleasing bill including The Cel and this Gawk, a romance of simple clever Susie, and a frontier melodrama at the Opera House on Tuesday and Friday nights.

Woodward & Co.'s Ateere Operaense Hoekes Morray Tuusiday Wel Inesk Kansas Wrence

Important Meeting At Terular Elks Lodge Report

At the Terular meeting of the Elks a Chrisani committee report covered entertainment for children. The report was unsatisfactory to the judge, receiving much applause from attendees. A vote of thanks went to mail carriers and others for their helpful conduct, with praise to district officials for hospitality after the meeting.

Lawrane Ladie B. O. Elks Chrisani Ind Sid de Mas Fartoe Tolmzon Osawitomie Iniel

Bridge Whist Club Entertainment and Dinner Notes

The Bridge Whist club was entertained yesterday by Mrs. Hush Means with postgame refreshments. The Wednesday group met for a reunion with Mrs. Henry Tisdale, and music followed the game. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Friper and Mrs. theceunse, as guests enjoyed social time and a corner of cordial festivities.

Hush Means Henry ‘Tisdale Clirtes Osbo Ular Pricaes Mrs. Friper Mars Theceunse Phas Wootetr Reid Moserid Alryivarh Anwenent Albert Bigelow Mrs. Wunnien

Improve the Law Language Reforms Discussed

Fragmented OCR text references improvements to law and commitment to central oversight. It notes concerns about equality, order, and enforcement. The passage mentions NTs and potential reforms but lacks clear actions or dates.

Paying Party Calls Rule Sparks Ghost Dinner Debate

A garbled historical note discusses social etiquette on paying party calls after a gathering. It mentions guests deemed as ghosts at the social event and states the rule that parties owe calls within weeks after the affair. The text references debates among attendees and an authority figure presenting the guideline.

County Assessor Stalled After Surprise Ballot

Board of county commissioners met yesterday to select a county assessor but postponed the decision until Saturday. The vote tally showed W. Stone one vote, Peaks one vote, and F. L. Asher one vote, with no clear winner.

Board of County Commissioners Board of Emnty Commissimers Gor County Assessor W. Stone Asher

Judge Nevison Ill at Hospital After Long Illness

Judge Nevison, longtime attorney, has been seriously ill for over a year and is now hospitalized. He has served in the judiciary with a strong reputation, and his prospects of returning to active duty are considered unlikely.

Nevison W. W. Nevis

Dope Fiend Pleads Guilty in Police Court

The man named Harry Billings, charged with petty larceny, pled guilty in police court this morning and was fined. Police found a mix of medicines and emetic items in his pockets, including a doctor’s emergency kit and various packages of drugs. An alge letter from Omaha was also found among his belongings.

Harry Billings Pice Bille Acletter Tis Wi Omaha Alge Fomsl

Stubbs Club Organizing in WECITE Councilman BE Leads

Stubbs club efforts in WECITE proceed with councilman BEatty leading discussions. Talk centers on local reforms and Kansas politics as January hints at spring despite lingering storm. Nema Phipps to host piano pupils at 920 Ohio Street with Dunmire oysters featured at luncheon.

Nema Phipps Ohio Street Bell

Fragmented OCR Note From A University Prompt

A garbled OCR passage references a university, a sentry, and unnamed individuals in a disjointed way. It mentions tentative planning and attendance, with unclear dates and actions. The readable terms include university, Wednesday, and some names, but the overall meaning is obscured.

M C A Notes and Voter Basket Hail Trends

A garbled OCR item titled M C A Notes discusses voter trends and annotations amid unclear phrases. Mentions include a teenager, a probe, and references to Cattana Ue gates and an anniversary. The fragmentary text obscures concrete facts or outcomes.

Tee Porteerine Pbs Aldo Cattana Tae Ke Yi Ye Peerany Aniversary Eeryiee Sci

The Week of Prayer Observance Noted

Fragmentary OCR reads as a church notice about prayer week at a Baptist church. It mentions efforts to hear a sermon, with unclear names and dates due to garbled text. The readable parts indicate a local religious observance and attendance intention.

Police Court Notes and Market Hints

Fragmentary report mentions Eira Lawrie in court and tense exchanges with a trial team. Also references Miss Mande Cooke at a statin in Dick Vaildims. The text notes demands for high prices for hides and pousins and mentions University Meat Market and Lakei.

Mande Cooke Aul Dick Vaildims University

University Banquet for Pratt Alumni Returns

A vacation banquet hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs M C Bridges gathered former University students now living in Pratt. Attendees included their spouses and sweethearts, celebrating alumni and campus ties with a social evening at the Brid ge residence.

Pryit Eamty KU Elb Nice County Kan University M Be Mo C Briges Pratt Ta Rence Republica

Postpone Recital Shilo Sheet Notes Accident Count

A recital by Dean Shilo sheet was postponed after a mate count of an accident at the University this morning. The item notes the delay and references the university incident in concise terms.

Shilo

Lutheran Service Preparatory for Communion Friday Evening

An upcoming Lutheran preparatory service precedes the communion, to be held Friday evening at 7 80 p.m at the Lutheran church. The note mentions J M Poll’s illness at a sanitarium and possible home return for Patt. Expressions of thanks arrive from Mrs Geo Te Fitz, family, Mrs Ella Rhodes, and Mrs E A Roe for support after a death in the family. Local notices include ads for low priced men’s shoes at A Young’s, subscription services at Smith’s News Depot, Byron Jones Market meats famed for quality and sanitation, and a tip about Black cigarettes.

Disrupted Meeting Reports Flawed Election and Food Study

A distorted report describes an election meeting and related activities with references to Lawrence, Pens, and Williams, noting a health or diet topic and a hotline. The text includes garbled names, places, and dates, making core facts unclear. The piece hints at institutional involvement and local concerns but lacks coherent specifics.

District Court Nuts To ATV Wits Ws Filed Sat In

District Court notes a filing regarding a case involving Yeather M. Margin and related parties. Mention of Lane e of Redon, Griesa Veerivtun, and 25 hi in standard brands appears amid miscellaneous names and references to available goods and eye care services.

ATV Wits Yeather

Purely Personal News From Linwood Area

Today in Linwood various residents were noted in casual visits and travels. Dr E Zimmerman traveled to Exdora, Miss Edith Ames of Baldwin visited, Vol W A Harris left for Chicago on business, T H Chalkley to New York, I L Mosster to St Louis for a witness tip, Lena Hill visiting, Mrs C F Spencer mentioned, Connor visiting from Kansas Vly, Livy City arrangements noted, B Evans returned, Daisy Pairchild of Colorlo visiting family, Mr and Mrs Starr-Topeka visiting, Ted Cox of Kansas City and A Wilson of Smithfield cited, Sharon Springs resident I J 2 Gorgen visiting old friends and planning Sharon Springs home relocation, Mrs Merten Robinson to Kansas City later in week.

Linwood E. Zimmerman Exdora Edith Ames Baldwin I. Gibbs Kans Busiess W. A. Harris Chicago T. HL. Chalkley New York City Mosster Wietness St. Louis Lena Hill C. FL Spencer. Meer Connor Livy City B. Evans Mes Daisy Colorlo Sposaus Starr Topeka Jen John Murphy Hans Tellemen Mia Ted Cox Kansas City A. Wilson Smithfield We Tindy Gorgen Sharon Springs Garenay University Merten Robinson Hohinsen

Musical burglar alarm attracts welcome sounds at door

The article describes a harp based burglar alarm by Mr. Lereh on Winfrey Street in Brooklyn. A white mahogany board device with piano or mandolin strings, silk cords, and weighted balls resonates for ninety seconds when a door moves. It aims to deter burglars while pleasing visitors with soft tones. Japanese bell peals are noted but deemed softer and less effective.

Winfrey Street Brooklyn Tharp Barmaniins Sreet Man With the Sharp New York Tribune

Notice of Reding's professional visit and return

De Reding will make a professional visit to his old home this week and expects to return Saturday. A ten day remnant sale offers made up picture frames short lengths of mouldings pictures and novelties. Small lots in wallpaper at low price. Wolf and Hollingbery Home Book 60 923 Mass Street. Do it now. You have put it off. Jonas crough Squires for the picture.

Reding Joniz Crough

Diamond mine talks hint at Gus tafson stockpiled gems

Rumor says Umpty-Umpty diamond mine owners sent envoys to Lawrence to learn how many diamonds Gustavson held. They learned he sold diamonds weekly with demand so high that ceasing operations seemed impossible. A stray article fragment mentions a watch from Gustafson's and rental homes, dresses, embroidery lessons, and a mare offered for sale.

Umpty-Umpty Praetoria Lawrence Gustafson

Cuts Wine Bills

Washington notices a lean winter for hospitality as wealthier homes shutter lavish entertains. High money market strains curtail apartment stays and lavish dinners, with fewer guests and more modest menus. Claret rises as champagne fades, ter rapin appears, but good dinners remain the rule for social elites.

Washington

Lawrence Raid Witnesses and Marsh Murdock Death

A fragmented reminiscence from the Leavenworth Times recounts the Lawrence raid and the death of Colonel Marsh Murdock. It details the survivor’s account, the Quanitrell intervention, and post siege hiding in a well, with mentions of Speer and other figures.

Col Marsh Matee Wiehite Eawrenen, Tribune Lawrence Muri Murdock Tyrone Seconn Murdock Fribane Marsh Mardock Seenten John Robert Speer John Speer Sir Murdock Charley Palmer J. Sawyer Collil Seater Leavenworth Times

No Water To Drink In Hedge Of Wild Chickens Near Salembour

A Saline County item notes about twenty two wild chickens roosting in a hedge near the Anderson home at Salembour. The flock has dwindled to seven as hunters or coyotes are believed to be thinning them. No water is found nearby except in rain or snow, puzzling residents how they obtain drink.

Anderson Salembour Uyelor Tervor Saline County Fool

Tramps in New York Forecast Decline of the Profession

Five hundred tramps from around the world gathered in New York for a dinner that turned into a debate on the decline of tramp life and the need for regeneration. The group, mostly in their early twenties, heard warnings about China and Britain while noting that free railway rides are rare. Speakers warned of reduced pickings in cities and the possible return to wage labor.

New York Harvard Pacific Coast West China

Fight for funds to eradicate cattle tick in South

Dr. D W Dodson, head of Louisiana State Experiment Station, appeals to Southern residents to lobby senators and congressmen for liberal funding from Congress to combat the cattle tick. Federal estimates place cattle losses in infected Southern states at about 40 million dollars, with feasibility already shown for cleaning infected areas.

Baton Rouge D. W. Dodson State Experiment Station Louisiana United States Congress

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Wiedemann H. Snow feeMatt Tony Spedden-Faige Stock Company the Lockes Will H. Della Henry W Raymond Peerless Cafe Londay Monte Stewart Monteo, NL Miss E. Ramsey Eoke's Economy Store Boughton’s Mass. St L. F. Conklin Fabrica Orgent the Wardrobe Henry’ Street Burr Bell-Metcalf Implement Co Parsons Judge Nevison Stubbs Club Loahink U. Bond Stubbs the Good Government Club Ie Linary Brady Dunmire Ferree Niarys University Book Store Mass G. J. Holthoefer & Sons Lawrence National Bank Ee Ee Teeter Levine Vince Leet Cca Theotapare Die University The Baptist Eli Eira Lawrie Annie Lutheran Service Fred Emerson Brooks Tate Hoplist Church J. 4. Poll Mr. Patt Geo. Te Fitz Ella Rhodes E. A. Roe A. Young’s Smith's News Depot Byron Jones Hoadley’s Sstevenson Ihopper Christian Church Annual Meeting Christie Aletevand pePukhy Beth Eteporary Mont Larberte Syed Serwiel District Court Phargecy Thas Santa Irons Wis Redon Issimd Griesa Veerivtun G. A. Enmnman Dick Drug Store Innes, Bullene & Hackman Wolf & Hollingbery Rhine North Lawrence Vermont St Jery M. A St Mire Lis
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