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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1908

Page

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Local Doctors and Medical Practices Listed in City Directory

Directory blurbs list practitioners with offices on Massachusetts Street and nearby avenues. Dr C J Simmons offers case practice with wagers and colony reference, rates for city and country calls. Dr S W Jones covers general practice and eye care in suite at The Fe A Building. Dr F Morse and Dr J M Bechtel note osteopathy and medicine with contact numbers and offices on Massachusetts Street and surrounding streets.

C. J. Simmons Mass St. Telephone GS. W. Jones Iesidence Aze Ohio Wireee Telephones Bell and Hume

Bankers Arrested in Noted Financial Sweep

Several bankers were taken into custody by United States Deputy Marshal last evening amid a wide-scale figure scare. First National Bank of Clintonville and William C. McKee cashier of Farmers National Bank Endeuton Pa face arrest on charges tied to fraudulent activity at both banks over recent months. Authorities pursue leads and urge public caution as the investigation continues.

Hier Nat Clintonville Wm. C. McKee Farmers National Bank Endeuton United States Maeshal Wens

Wanted investors and listings mix of ads and notices

Fragmented classified notices offer loan requests, sale and rental ads, farm listings, and job offers. Items mention a business loan request, real estate near Lawrence Kansas, rental rooms and storage, and various sale notices with prices and contact details. The text includes garbled OCR errors and scattered contact hints.

Ownership vs Renting Illustration Highlight

The illustration contrasts home ownership with renting. A renter pays $10 monthly for 69 months totaling $690, with nothing but rent receipts and moving costs to show for the payments. The text implies repeated moves cost more than ownership over time.

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Douglas County Shows Wealth This Year in Material Goods

County records list total value at 733 million 195 thousand six hundred sixteen with extensive property tallies. The list includes livestock machinery household goods jewelry and merchandise totaling over 1 014 million with numerous categories and credit values noted by the county clerk.

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Demand for 125000 Reparation From Rail Carriers

Washington reports a $125,000 reparation demand with interest filed today by Henry E Meeker surviving partner of Meeker Company coal dealers. He seeks a joint rate for hauling coal from Pennsylvania anthracite region to Edgewater and Weehawken across Erie Susquehanna Western and Wilkesbarre Eastern carriers. Two minor California earthquakes were recorded in Los Angeles with east to west motion, no damage reported.

Interstate Commerce Commission Washington Daly Henry E. Meeker Meeker & Company Pennsylvania New York Erie, Susquehanna Western Wilkesbarre & Eastern Edgewater Weehawken California Los Angeles Angeles Paste

IN SOCIETY EVENTS AND TEA TABLES RECOUNTED

Mrs. C. H. Hoyt entertained guests at a six o clock dinner in honor of Mrs. Robert Boyd and the evening featured surreal conversations. Mrs. RK Cone hosted many children for an afternoon of amusements and treats. Mrs. JG Preuzner plans a breakfast with friends featuring menu items from Washington era. A picnic supper honored Miss Josephine McCleverty at the Phi chapter house. Mrs. Herbert McCloskey with sisters Maude and Mary Sanderson hosted a luncheon and sewing after, followed by card games and social chatter. Mrs. L L Menger hosted a Wednesday gathering at her West Banrenee home with a distinctive dinner service. The Pleasant Holy club met at Mrs. Haus Rudigiers for Fourth of July decor and readings. Mrs. Bigsby led Fourth of July storytelling and readings by Mrs. Frank Douglas and Miss Bell Bigsby. The group adjourned to meet again in two weeks to discuss Grover Cleveland.

C. H. Hoyt Robert Boyd RK. W. Cone John Jean J. GB. Preuzner Mary Sanderson Hincheam L. L. Menger West Renee de A. Henley Pleasant Holy Club Haus Rudigiers Ealers da. Bigsby Prank Douglas Larry Kemp Bell Bigsby Pease

Fireworks blast kills six at F Kresge store in Ohio

In Cleveland on July 4 a fireworks demonstration inside the F Kresge Five and Ten store on Ontario Street caused a deadly explosion. Six people, five women and a boy, died and many more were injured as flames filled the upper floors. The tragedy began when a clerk sparked a display igniting others and triggering a panic that left shoppers and clerks crushed at doors and stairways. The two girls at the central fireworks counter perished with one boy, whose identity is known as James Parker. the girls’ identities remain unconfirmed. The store warned of changes to hours and urged early orders for Fourth of July dinners and other sales.

J Cleveland F. Kresge Oatario Street Teday James Parker

Will Really be a Surplus

Washington on July 3 Secretary Cortelyou announced that the treasury deficit of 60 million dollars is exaggerated by old bookkeeping and a true surplus will exist after the system overhaul. Terrific Heat There New York on July 3 reports eleven deaths in the heat record for the last twenty four hours with widespread prostration and hospital overcrowding.

Washington Cortelyou Treasury New York Denver Cat Henry T. Clarke Omaha Inland Waterways Com' Wissen Guy Inillen Deuce of Representatives Committee of Engineers Army

Endurance swim to Kansas City slated in Ottawa oddity

The long distance swim event is set for Ottawa with Mollie Stewart on trial nearby. Carl Kurz and others plan to plunge from Santa Fe depot into the Kaw River at six o'clock, with Kurt likely to swim alone if rivals back out. Proceedings in Mollie Stewart case continue amid court adjournments and witness testimony.

Dmirs Mollie Stewart Ottawa Kurt Stewart Kansas City Santa Fe Carl Kurz Kaw Charles Harling Sedzewick Jack’? Doyle Kurtz Hate

Kansas Graduate Stroud Triggers City Hall Incident

J E Stroud a Howard Kansas graduate from Kansas University created a disturbance in Kansas City by demanding the mayor release him from a supposed hypnotic spell dating from March 28. Police and a physician were summoned as the man, described as demented, was held for relatives to be notified. Local students recall Stroud as peculiarly withdrawn yet bright, with overwork and odd acts noted at college bars and in his daily conduct.

J. E. Stroud Howard Kans Kansas City Saosin College O Kansas University Crittenden Stroud Kansas Said New York Dong Cheeffind Dle Wyunsis City Notitind Stroud’s Lawrence College State Normal and Game Kanesas University Galva Jaimestown Alice

New Meat Market Opens on 1023 Mass Street

Alfred S. Eliot and Wm. Johns launch a meat market offering fresh cuts and clean services. The shop advertises a broad selection of ice cream and ices for July Fourth at Zuttermeister's nearby.

Alfred S. Eliot Wm. Johns Mass. Street Zuttermeister’s

Markets by wire grain and live stock notes Kansas City and Chicago

The July grain receipts in Kansas City show wheat at 83 1/3 to 85 1/8 cents with various futures and cash prices listed for No 2 hard and No 2 red. Corn bids for July at 71 1/2 and Sept at 67 1/2. Cattle receipts around 1,000 with steer prices near 5 8 per cwt, hogs about 4 20 to 4 30, and pork products priced for July and September. Chicago quotes wheat near 87 1/2 to 89 3/4, corn around 72 1/2 to 71 1/2, oats and pork futures shown with prices for July and September, reflecting a broad grain and livestock market snapshot.

Kansas City Kosts Timothy Iothy Chicago Puneces Suns

Plan an Autumn Fest in Lawrence for the town

The writer urges Lawrence to host fall festivities after the county fair was abandoned. A two day program could draw former residents back and boost merchant activity, aiming to maximize citizen turnout and dollars. Plan now to keep the town active and entertaining this season.

Lawrence

Democrats Fight Over Cleveland Resolution Sparks Convention Strife

Denver dispatch reports Democratic leaders clash over a resolution honoring ex president Grover Cleveland. Bryan faction opposes New York’s measure, arguing it risks factional division and aiding Parker and Belmont in a bid to influence the convention’s course. Warnings that honoring Cleveland should avoid broad political maneuvering persist amid intraparty jockeying.

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Mexican raiders flee to the United States after Palomas attack

Reports from Mexico City say a band of raiders who attacked the Palomas customs house escaped across the border and are now in the U S A. In Los Angeles a May 15 manifesto with several signers is found, and some signers are jailed for neutrality law violations while another is taken to Tucson for trial. In New York City fireworks dealers forecast a record Fourth of July sales season, with wholesale and retail profits up despite hard times.

Mexico City Palomas United States Los Angeles Aitores Neardy Flores Mansonio J. Velleras Enriques Mugon Librado Rivera Manuel Sarabin Praxedis G. Guerrero Sarabie Tucson Arizona New York City New York Porto Rico Panama Philippine Islands

Cyrus W. Flory Seeks County Commissioner Bid in GOP Primary

Cyrus W. Flory announces candidacy for county commissioner in the Republican primary on August 4. He operates Loomus Photo Studio located at 719 Mans Bt, presenting himself as a local business owner seeking public office.

Cyrus W. Flory Loomus Photo Studio Mans Bt

Arrival Days at Denver Convention Highlight Friction Over Brownsville Issue

Denver reports on the upcoming National Democratic Convention. The Negro question arises amid platform debate over the Brownsville incident and the dismissal of colored troops. Plans unfold for protest, speeches, and suffrage outreach as delegates, observers, and notable figures converge on Denver to shape a potentially pivotal platform.

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