Fire Destroys Lithograph Room In Opera House Basement
Flames broke out at 2 40 this morning in the Lithograph Room of the Opera House basement in Lawrence. Firemen led by Chief Reinisch battled the blaze for over an hour, saving the Journal office and the entire building from total ruin. Damages are not yet known as crews assess the scene and contents after smoke and heat filled the structure.
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Opera House
Lawrence Fire Department
Tommy Johnson
Frank Ford
Journal
Lawrence
Opera
Leo Weitzenkorn
The
Fourth Ward
Tom Johnson
Frank
Ford
Mass
McCook
Reinisch
Mr. Sommers
Toll of the Fourth: Minor July Accidents Reported in Lawrence
Officials report a July Fourth toll in Lawrence with several minor injuries. A child injured a hand by a tap explosion in Elliot Street, another suffered facial wounds from a toy pistol, Horace Solligberry's son sustained a head wound from a premature blast, and the Young Thidium boy was listed among victims, all with no lasting harm expected.
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Lawrence
F. L. Roberts
Elliot Street
Missouri Street
Dr. Jones
Horace Solligberry
Thidium
Lawrence Falls To Newman Ball Club In Close Game
Lawrence was defeated at Newman yesterday by a score of five to two in a tight contest. The home team showed solid defense and timely hitting as Newman edged out the visitors.
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Lawrence
Newman
Badgers
Great Fourth Picnic Draws Big Turnout in Lawrence
A Lawrence and Douglas County Fourth of July celebration drew huge crowds to Amusement Park with streetcars packed all day and a Badger Lumber Co. baseball win 8 to 7 over Lawrence. Fireworks night drew thousands for dances and displays as residents recall a long-remembered glow and plan future annual picnics.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Hig Ani Aption
Badger Lumber Company
Kansas City
Badgers
Win Newmark
Fire destroys Jamber mill complex in Gillies yards
Arnprior Ontario dispatch reports a major blaze last night and today wiped out Jamber timber holdings valued at three to five million dollars in Gillies Lumber yards. The mills were saved after a fierce effort by firefighters.
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Montreal
Arnprior
Ontario
Gillies
Sanders Elected United States Senator for Louisiana
Governor Jared Y. Sanders was this afternoon elected United States senator from Louisiana succeeding the late Samuel D. McEnery. J J Wilkinson of Shreveport was nominated, but Sanders won by an overwhelming majority.
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United States
Baton Rouge
Jared Y. Sanders
Louisiana
Samuel Douglas McEnery
J. J). Wilkinson
Shreveport
Sanders
Dr B C Hyde Sentenced Life In Prison At Hard Labor
Kansas City July 6 Dr B C Hyde convicted of poisoning millionaire philanthropist Col Thomas H Swope was sentenced to life imprisonment at hard labor by Judge Latshaw in the criminal court. Hyde will appeal to the state supreme court and remain at the country jail until a higher court acts. Hyde and his wife sat together as sentence was pronounced.
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Kansas City
B. C. Hyde
Col
Thomas H. Swope
Dudge Latshaw
State Supreme Court
Hyde
Latshaw
Jim
Dr. Hyde
Walsh
de Hyde
Fudge Latshaw
Doctor Hyde
Jefferson City
Three Soldiers Injured In Leavenworth Bridge Collapse
A trestle on the Leavenworth military reservation collapsed this morning under heavy load, injuring three soldiers. Two horses were killed in the mishap and the accident disrupted the work at the site near the reservation.
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Leavenworth
Kans
Act of a Lunatic. Hill City Man Kills Father at Home
Hill City Kansas reports a man named Bueck Plant, recently escaped from Parsons asylum, killed his father George Plant by striking him with a hammer and slashing his throat. Other family members escaped. Plant was recaptured and will be returned to the asylum. Ten years earlier he killed his brother.
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Hill City
Kansas
Will City
Kans
Daly
Bueck Plant
Parsons
George Plant
Plant
Quiet Fourth Reported in Lawrence Police Court
Law enforcement reported a calm Independence Day with no fights arrests or accidents in Lawrence. Police headquarters noted a peaceful celebration with no disturbances or incidents beyond routine patrols.
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Lawrence
To Perry on Bicycles Saxton Weise and Fred Weber
Saxton Weise and Fred Weber rode bicycles to Perry yesterday, a short local excursion recorded in the note. The outing centers on two named individuals traveling to a nearby town for unspecified purposes.
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Perry
Saxton Weise
Fred Weber
Good Things at Gueathers Peaches and More Store Ad
A Lawrence advertisement for L. L. Philips & Co. promotes fresh fruits including peaches dewberries blackberries pineapples plums and watermelons plus vegetables and canned goods. It invites customers to call phone number 226 and notes wallpaper offerings at 820 Mass Street with claim of the largest up to date stock.
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Gueather's
Lawrence
L. L. Philips & Co
Mass
Fire Department Heroic Night In Lawrence
The Lawrence fire department, led by Will Heiniseh, handled a major blaze with cool, deliberate skill and bravery. Firefighters responded instantly to all calls, coordinated team effort, and saved the situation, with special commendation to Pommy Johnson and Frank Ford for their intelligent, tireless work.
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Lawrence
Will Hein
Journal
Law
Nevee
Drought Forces Cattle Into Minnesota Wheat Fields
In Hetron Minnesota drought conditions push cattle into wheat fields. Little wheat was available at the opening and selling pressure rose prices before orders could be filled. Initial sales show sharp price advances amid restricted overall business activity.
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Minnesota
Chicago
Northwest
Hetron
Minn
Help Offered for Youth Employment by City Agency
The city announces a free employment bureau aiding boys and young men seeking work. Those interested may leave their names at the olive and will receive assistance as far as possible.
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Athe City
Y.an C. AL Aflien
Republican Convention Sees Taft Endorsement Split
The Republican state convention met today to adopt a platform. It indicated support for Taft's administration in general but did not endorse the tariff bill, which South Dakota progressives, said to wield influence at the convention, opposed.
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Sinas
Professor Homer Josselyn Joins KU Education Faculty
Prof. Homer Josselyn of Detroit Michigan arrived in town and rented a home for winter. He will join the University of Kansas School of Education as a faculty member after resigning as principal of Van Dyke School in Detroit.
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Homer Josselyn
K. U
Detroit
Michigan
Josselyn
School of Education
van Dyke School
Decision Expected Monday In State Capitol Case
A decision on the state capitol case now before the supreme court is expected Monday. Barwell closed his argument supporting the writ prohibiting lower court interference with the removal of the capital. An adjournment was taken at noon today out of respect for the late justice.
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Guthrie
Okla
Daly
State Capitol
Supreme Court
BOF
Barwell
Secretary Ballinger Confers With Taft in Beverly
Oyster Bay July 5 Roosevelt aides discuss with Representative Poindexter from Washington. Ballinger arrives Beverly July 3 to lunch with Taft, then holds talks on reclamation service reorganization. Ballinger declares I am no quitter and will not resign.
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Oyster Bay
Col. Roosevelt
Poindexter
Washington
Ballinger
Roosevelt
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Beverly
Mass
Taft
Burgess Point
Ruemors
Why People Attend Nickel Shows In Lawrence
A chaotic portrait of nickel theater patrons in Lawrence shows diverse motives. Some seek amusement, others crave crowd chatter, gossip, and social critique, while youths and curious locals chase novelty and the latest acts. A frequent visitor, nervy and self confident, drifts between theaters, while a girl remarks on violence onscreen with mixed fascination.
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Lawrence
Denton
Liaiwrence
Iris
Iun
Woman Hood
Three Wreck Victims Die in Ohio Flyer Crash
In Middletown Ohio seven months old child survives after the Big Four New York flyer wreck. Three more victims succumbed to injuries during the night, lifting the dead to twenty three. All bodies identified except one of a woman about 45. The infant was found alive in a cornfield near the scene, believed hurled there during the collision.
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Cornfield
Middletown
Ohio
Celebration at Stall Draws Large Crowd and Wise Words
A lively Stall gathering celebrated with a solid turnout and sincere enjoyment. Speakers included D bk. Sherwood J. A. Mitchell and Mr Hrady. The event featured baseball games and varied amusements for attendees.
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D Bk. Sherwood
J. A. Mitchell
Mr. Hrady
Bleached flour case heard in federal court
Lawyers argued in a Kansas City federal court over bleaching flour. Pierce Butler of St Paul and US District Attorney Leslie Lyons urged the government, while Bruce Elliott and judges represented the millers. Butler contended bleaching harms health and cited adverse rulings in North Dakota Louisiana and Iowa.
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Kansas City
Pierce Butler
St. Paul
United States
Leslie Lyons
Bruce Elliott
St. Louis
E. L. Scarritt
A. E. Helin
Wichita
Butler
State Court of
North Dakota
United States Court
Louisiana
Iowa
Alsop
Markets by Wire Kansas City and Chicago July market roundups
Kansas City reports wheat and corn prices with July and September futures and cash quotes including No 2 hard red winter and No 2 white oats. Live stock gains list cattle hogs and bulls with receipts and price ranges. Chicago notes money market and call loan rates.
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Kansas City
Johnson Wins Fifteen Rounds In Defining Victory
Reno reports Tex Rickard hails record fight receipts and Johnson’s clean win over Jeffries. Port of Spain notes Johnson’s victory sparks celebration amid racism, with Johnson praised for skill and restraint while Jeffries is criticized for boasting and prejudice.
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Reno
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Johnson
Jeffries
T Hat Johnson
Berger
Port of Spain
Jeffries-Johnson
Telegraph
Jack Johnson
Journal
Jahson
Jel
Associated Press
John Arthur Johnson
James J. Jeffries
California
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