The New Santa Fe Hotel Ad Offers Rates and Meals
The Santa Fe Hotel reports increased patronage and promises continued value with meals and rooms at Law rence prices. Day rates and board are listed, with livery stables at 623 Mass St offering clean, sanitary boarding and guaranteed satisfaction. William T. Sinclair advertises real estate, loans, and insurance services and notes mortgage loan assistance.
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Santa FE
Pais
Willontinue
Lawrence
I Opera House
Mass
St. I
Hunatiouts
Bell Hone
Sherman’s Work Too Heavy Relinquishes Chairmanship
James Sherman, running mate to the Republican ticket, will retire as chairman of the Congressional Committee after careful political consideration. His successor is not yet named, with a likely simultaneous resignation and announcement forthcoming. Miss Emma Collins, 18, of Centralia Missouri, lost her engagement ring when she fell while ascending cellar stairs. the finger was severely damaged.
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Congressional Committee
Watshi Li
James S$. Sherman
Republican Congressional Committee
Sherman
Centralia
Emma Collins
B. L. Collins
Boone County
Here
Jury Deliberates in Mollie Stewart Murder Case
Jurors hear Mollie Stewart testify after the state outlines the night of the alleged murder. The courtroom witnesses describe a winter trip to Centropolis and the accused husband’s alleged actions, while Mollie’s demeanor draws varied commentary from observers. The trial proceeds with questions focusing on the night of the crime and the events leading to the alleged killings.
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Moilie Stewart
Duc - Hever
Erin
Mollie Stewart
Stewart
E. T. Riling
Frank Schneck
Centropolis
Kern Wins Nomination For Vice President At Democratic Convention
Denver July 11 The Democratic convention nominated John Worth Kern of Indiana for vice president finishing the ticket alongside William Jennings Bryan for president after hours of balloting. Delegations moved in Kern’s favor from multiple states while opponents Howell Towne McNeill withdrew, with Towne first to back Kern and pledge support to the Bryan ticket. The Indiana candidate stood alone as other nominees withdrew.
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Indiana
Denver
John Worth Kern
Wd. Bryan
Kern
Ff Eckmneee
Universal Desind
Swellen
Secord Place
Judree Gray
Delaware
John Mitchell
Titnuis
Nilemen
Hs Nates
Hart
Towne
Bryan
Era
Howell
Georgia
McNeill
Connecicut
Leni
Electric power and Lee home history in July reports
A Lawrence talk on electric power highlights low bills and comfort from fans and lights as a neighbor notes daily savings. Separate items cover Stratford Hall’s preservation plan in Virginia and a report from New York on Russia’s likely policy shift toward Jews with a hint of a broader treaty topic.
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Lee
Washington
Stratford Wall
Lees
Colonial Beach
Westmoreland
County
Virginia
Stratford Hall
Richard Lee
Thomas Lee
England
New York
London
St. Petersburg
Jewish Daily News
Russia
New Sailor Institute Opens In New York Harbor
The Everett idea for a grand seaman’s institute in New York progresses as a $250000 project nears completion. McWhe son Hunter of the American Seamen’s Friend Society cites plans to furnish and open the center to sailors, with proposals for dining, recreation, and rest spaces. The Central Committee meets to set primary election procedures for August 4th.
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New York
Thes
New Institute
Traly
Deumi
Port Alte
Willie
St. Davintemori
Pi Cominissioners
Thy Wilut’s Association
New Jersey
Chel
Sailor
Steward
Stoke
Kivart
de Bank
Meduc
McWheson Hunter
Amer An Seamen’s Friend Society
Atl
Wall Street
Failur
Republican County Central
Court House
County Central Committee
Markets by Wire Grain and Provisions Kansas City July 11
Wheat receipts 3680 July 86 3 4 c Sept 89 1 2 c Cash No 2 hard No red 91 92 c Corn duly 72 1 2 c Sept 72 1 2 c Dec 78 1 2 c No 2 mixed 78 78 1 4 c Oats No 2 white 51 53 c No 2 mixed 49 50 c Rye De Hay Choice Timothy 6 50 to 10 50 Choice Prairie 6 50 9 9 9 Butter Creamery Re packing 16 c Eggs 6 c Live Stock Cattle Receipts 7000 native steers 4 50 8 00 cows and heifers 7 2 95 7 stockers and feeders 3 3 20 bulls 2 60 4 25 calves 5 50 7 25 Hogs Receipts 2000 heavy 6 1 60 6 05 packers 6 50 6 55 pigs light 6 35 6 55 Chicago Markets Wheat July 8 0 1 g Sept 9 0 e Dec 9 14 4 6 Oats July old new Sept 1 64 5 5
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Kansas City
Taft Busy As Conventions Dominate July Day
Fragmentary OCR notes depict Taft amid political conferences with Republican leaders including Foraker and Wade, plus mentions of Elmer Dover and other party figures. The garbled text references Ohio senatorial talk, national campaign plans, and a trip abroad, all framed around intra party tensions and preparations.
Mayor of Philadelphia sues editor for criminal libel
Philadelphia mayor files charges of criminal libel against the editor of a local newspaper for defamatory articles published during the period in question. The case names the newspaper and editor, seeking legal remedy under state law.
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Philadelphia
Co American
Vor
John
Alice Crowned Storm Stages Pike’s Peak Rescue
Presidents daughter faced a storm on Pike's Peak and had to seek shelter. Report mentions House members Longworth and Jormick among others, with unclear details about spouses and accompanying figures.
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Pike's Peak
Speliiss
Cole
Longworth
Mr. Jormick
Bo Connor
Parker and community split over dollar and support
A local dispute centers on a dollar that reappeared four times in neighbors pockets. Allegations arise about misusing funds and loyalty to Bryan and Kern. Also reported are the death of Matilda Schoepfin at 51 and Douglas county tax figures for 1907 showing $348,430.90 total assessment and $11,012.14 uncollected after rebates of $5,059.69.
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Matilda Schoepfin
Wiing
Schoepflin
Villi Schnepflin
Douglas County
Eddy
Coffeyville
Kans
G. J. Counterman
New Albany
Wilson County
United States
Waldo Wooster
Fort Scott
Lee T. Philpot
Secret Service
St. Louis
Adam Teter
Coyville
Famous Veteran Jock Fleming Dies at 93 in Halifax
Halifax dispatch July 1 reports Jock Fleming, famed for steering the Confederate cruiser Tallahassee through Halifax harbor in 1864, has died at Ketch Harbor at age 93. El Paso note dated July 11 mentions 20 revolutionaries condemned to execution after transfer to Chihuahua. Lincoln article notes Bryan’s praise for Kern in a gathering of club members.
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Halifax
N. S
Jock’’ Fleming
Halifax Harbor
Ketch Harbor
el Paso
Herald
Bryan
Kern
Lincoln
Lincoln Bryan Elub
Nebraska Cravering
Ship Launched The Enormous Battleship South Carolina
The battleship South Carolina was launched today at the Cramps shipyard on the Delaware River in Philadelphia. Governor Ansel’s daughter Calvert Ansel served as sponsor, breaking the bottle as officials, navy yard officers, and guests watched. The ship measures about eighty feet wide and 7000 tons, costing around the stated sum, with ceremony to christen and transfer to duty planned for December 21.
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Philadelphia
Carolina
Cramps
Delaware River
Calvert Ansel
Ansel
South Carlina
Philatelphia Navy Yard
Nuen
Iiterl
Volina
Gy Linn
Girls Try to Wreck Train On Fun Prank
Local youths at Otisville and Morea near this area caused a stir by placing a railroad spike on the track to disrupt a Pennsylvania Railroad flyer. One 10-year-old confessed guilt after being caught with iron pipe near the rails, authorities plan further arrests as railroad officials tighten watch. Meanwhile a Benzoate of Soda scare at Northwestern University sickened several students, prompting officials to seek a ban on the preservative. In Kansas a man known as Squint, Harvey Vaneil, is hunted for brass theft from the Missouri Pacific, with Bradford missing after a jail escape. An old pardon for George Swanson, issued by President Harrison in 1890, reaches the penitentiary after 18 years.
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Otisville
Morea
Auia
Botville
Rtvent of Agriculture
Northwestern University
Oscar Frederick Lang
Lves
Minnesota
Walter Willisney
Northwestern
Kansas
Vancil
Ioln
Bollinger
Pratt
Kans
Harvey Vaneil
Squint
Missouri,Pacific
Vaneil
Harry Bradford
Bradford
Eph
Lawrence
Iola Register
Columbus
George Swanson
Benjamin Harrison
United States
William F. Wharton
St. Louis
Washington
Ryling
Topeka Labor Council condemns Burge letter
At a Topeka Industrial Council meeting W I Kerle of the Carpenters Union offered a resolution condemning N I Burge for using the Trades Union name for personal gain and urging Samuel Gompers to investigate. The council endorses fair treatment of labor and supports the gubernatorial candidates' clean records.
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Topeka
Samuel Gompers
Industrial Council
Kansas
Organized Labor
Me. N. 1. Cin
Thei
Trades Union
Muel Gompers
Kansas Labor
Gompers
B. Burge
Topeka Industrial Council
Bryan Heard Ready for a Hard Campaign
Bryan, Fairview Nebraska, July 11, heard Denver convention tales from Lincoln Bryan club members returning from Colorado. He rests, plans multiple conferences with supporters next week, and a national committee visit Tuesday will discuss campaign plans and a new chairman.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Denver
Lincoln Bryan Club
Colorado
National Committee
For Sale and Wanted Classified Items
Classified notices offer two seated open survey with new wheels and cushions and a bargain, a man and light team of horses for canvassing work, a woman for general housework, a piano trade for a horse and buggy with cash difference, and a humorous line about white lies. Also a dining menu at the Fairfax dated July 12 1908 with multiple dishes and prices and a fragment about licorice drops.
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J. F. Venard
Bell Phone
H. B. Asher
Missouri St
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Haworth & Rinker
Business Directory
Attorneys-At-Law
Joseph E. Riggs
AL Fire Insurance
Massa
H. Menger
Massachusetts
Brave
Career & Means
Attorneys At- Law
Opera House
J. Simmons
Ass. St
G. W. Jones
Bel Und Home
Morse
M. B
Woodward & Co
J. m. Bechtel
Usteuyt
Mencine and
Muassachuactis
J. Slaia
Tt Prasses
Vermont
Bell
John C. Rudolph
Kentucky
THE
Fairfax
Hone
Massachusetts Street
Eees
SHARP
Eldriuge House
Hawk Calla
Hed
Donnelly Bros
New Hampshire
Winthrop Su
Lawrence, Kans
WM. T. Sinclair
George A. Banks & Son
Mollie
Frank
West Side
West Lawrence
Shaat
Eulers and Seamen
L&e
Chicago
Taft
Frankyman
N Yenlay
Elmer Dover
Republican Committee
Wade
Orney
Thiz Place
Nive Burton
Ohio
Foraker
Vane
National Republican
Alice
Parker
Delfion
Tu Parker
South
Sponser
K Ix
Anere
Pennsylans
Wilkes-’ Acre
Iroad Company
Keep Hatch
W. Mitchell
Frank Curry
Sec
Bryan Heard
Story
E. P. Ripley
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Hearst
Independence Party
William R. Hearst
Elks Gathering
Dallas
Texas
Army of Elks of America
Baltimore
Alfred A. Curtis
Wikwington
Balti
Fhitman’s Garner
Alfred Whitman & CO
P. A . Bldg
Watkins National Bank
J. B. Watkin
Ca HI ‘Our
Vica
Ce Tucker
Ce Cashier
W. B. Haxen
Ass’t. Cashier
Nora
A. Hill
C. H. Fuckes
HiaxeDe I. Sap
C. Mitchell
C. Mooi Savings Department
Ite
State Bank
Pe Ee Io
Hilkey
Directo
W. R. Brubbs
W. E L Ing. Jones
Luther N. Lewis
T. J. Sweeney
Jacob Badaky
BOS Rubittkey
J. A Gensesi Banking Business
A Monroe
M. Newmark
Acta
G. Grovenor
March
Ken Baldwin
F. A. Monroe
B. A
Mississippi Street
Lovejoy & Emmons
St. A
Louisiana
Piana
the Fairfax
Lawrence Daily Journal
M Roy McGee
Wiedemann’s
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