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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1908

Page

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Attorneys in Schneck Case Preferring Applications

Short district court session sets July 27 for a new trial motion in the State versus Mollie Stewart. Costigan and Melvin prepare to seek time if denied, and Schneck’s appeal to the supreme court is discussed amid jury verdict aftermath and related incidents.

Schneck Cace Oaws Supreme Court Stewart Frank Sehneck Frank Sehneck Mr. Costigan Costigan Melvin Rence Colorado Frank Schneck Mollie Stewart Mollie

Mystery in Gregg death claims divided police color line

Spokane dispatch reports police and many Black residents split on Grattan Gregg death whether murder or self inflicted. Witnesses describe an improvised shooting at 117 Spofford avenue after a party for Miss Brown. Coroner leans to suicide amid jealousy theories and conflicting statements from Mrs Ryan and J Stone.

Spokane Wash Police Department Grattan Gregg Spofford Avenue Gregg William Ryan J. Stone Stone Grozy Hyun St Ad Grey Mineaie Brown Williams & Walke

Walling offers varied properties for sale or exchange

Walling Haworth Rinker advertises a seven room house with elustics cupboards and city water in Vernon, a complete ice cream parlor outfit, restaurant gear, two horses and two wagons, irrigation lands in Utah on easy terms, and a mix of farm and city properties of all sizes and prices. Visit or write 1007 Mass Street, phone contacts listed.

Walling Utah Walling, Haworth & Rinker Mass

Prohibitionists Open National Convention in Columbus Ohio

Delegates from many states arrive for the national prohibition convention in Columbus. The attention centers on presidential nomination as speakers attack anti-saloon reigns and suffrage foes while candidates emerge amid backstage politicking and lively debate.

Columbus Ohio

Americans Win Big At Olympic Games

The report notes clear weather in London for the Olympics with Americans excelling in events. J P Sliven and Melvin W Sheppard compete in the 1 500 meters final heats, while Melrath and Canada’s Walsty lead hammer throw preliminaries. Sheppard wins the 1500 final with a time of 4 minutes 3 23 seconds as England’s Wilson and Tallows place second and third respectively.

London Isferest J.P. Sliven Melvin Ww. Sheppard Hust Tait Canada Dally Walsty McGrath Flanigan Ammerican Quilifind Talbot Amories Piinnizan Hammmer Melrath Wittt Mattaev Sheppard America Wilson Engtland Tallows England

City Debt Crisis Prompts Tax Levy Debate

Councilman Hazen condemns the growing debt and urges actions to curb overspending. A movement seeks state tax commission approval to raise the levy, amid warnings that continued deficits threaten municipal viability and may lead to drastic consequences.

Hazen State Tax Commission

Robbers Print Jokes Change Type In Notices Run Of Posters

Skylight Kids burglars invade North Chicago Printing Company at 143 Wells Street. They lower to a roof via rope, blow a safe, steal posters, and alter type in the plant. They leave coded notes and posters praising the theft, claim to have earned the money, and threaten more tricks. Chicago Avenue police investigate but find no trace of the men.

Sterling North Chicago Printing Company Wells Street Vausite Duuely Danxge Hanen North Chicau Priming Company Muey Telephone Company Ulrow Chicago Avenue

Shriners Meet in St Paul Mark Temple Groundbreaking

First regular session of the Shriners imperial council opened in St Paul with officers and lodge members, as a $100,000 temple project was unveiled at Sixth Street and Smith Avenue. In Nashville Tennessee the Democratic state convention drew over 2,000 delegates, while W F Niedringhaus, 73, founder of Granite City, Illinois, died.

St. Paul Shriners Imperial Council Ryan Hotel Sixth Street Smith Avenue Mansons of Nashville, Tenn Tennessee Fiedringlists St. Louis W. F. Niedringhaus Granite City, NL Pame

Civic League of Lawrence Forms at Baptist Church

Last night at the Lawrence Baptist Church a civic league was formed with H B Peairs of Haskell Institute elected president and officers named. The constitution was ratified and members pledged to promote city improvement and a Sunday observance, with broader civic duties planned for Lawrence.

Civic League of Lawrence Baptist Church I i Lawrence W. W. Bolt Congregational Church H. B. Peairs Haskell Institute W. C. Simons A. C. Mitchell W. A. Carruth C. W. Lynch Art Wood Civic League Ua. C. Brown

Taft To Deliver Judicial Acceptance Of Democratic Platform

Hot Springs Va July 14 From the present prospect indications are Tafts letter of acceptance will be a judicial scoring of the democratic platform adopted at Denver. He devoted his time to studying party platforms and will be an authority on recent conventions and past platforms. Airship Starts Off From Friedrichshafen July 14 The Zeppelin departed on the twenty four hour trip with Crown Prince and Frederick William present. Police Guard Statue In Chicago July 14 Threats forced police to guard the Maria Addolorata statue after a group of Italians attempted to seize it. The statue was brought back to its Milan church amid guards and an alarmed priest.

Fairview Linenta Neb Callal Kern Bryan Hea National Committee James Kenta Atwood Kansas Lamh Indiana D. J. McTiber Pen Scene Committee Michigan White Bryan Saaid Lamb Campent Aliosether S Triber Mien Bryan Mioma Acen Brean Himself Korn Denver Eamsius Plalger Democratic National Committee Campaii Bryan Lincoln Indianapolis Hot Springs Taft Friedrichshafen Lake Canstaire Crown Prince Frederick William Bregens King of Wurtemburg Chicago Fielerical Society Melrose Park

Taft Speech Brief Worth Reading in 3,500 Words

Taft’s acceptance speech is expected to be about 3,500 words, focusing on leading campaign issues with a longer 15,000 word letter of acceptance to cover additional subjects. Also notes Hotel Men Meeting in Saratoga and Elks barbecue in Dallas as concurrent events.

Taft Hot Springs

Stubbs Gains Ground in Third District Rallies

Topeka letter reports W. B. Stubbs drawing large crowds in the Third District with speeches on state issues. Backers say his nomination is assured, while Leland faction uses forceful tactics. Journal endorses Stubbs as a pro business governor candidate ahead of the August 4 primary.

Topeka Stubbs Leland Baily Dawes Ente Reg I. N W. BR Stebbs Zovernor St. Marys Journal Kansas Kangas

Fire in 18000 Barrel Tank Threatens National Refining Plant

A lightning strike set an 18,000 barrel oil tank at the National Refining Plant in Marietta Ohio ablaze late last night and the fire spread to benzine tanks. Losses exceed $50,000 as the plant remains at risk and nearby residents seek safety.

Marietta Ohio National Refining Plant

Parker to Speak for Democrats in Campaign Effort

Velena Mont July 14 Judge Alton St Parker said he would offer his services to the Democratic National Committee as a campaign speaker and devote all his funds to speeches. He planned to speak in New York and hoped to announce other venues later.

Velena Mont Alton St. Parker Democratic National Committee New York

Kansas City Abstractor Arraigned in Stabbing Death

James H. Chandler, a Kansas City abstractor, was arraigned today on a second degree murder charge for fatally stabbing Frank L. Mackay, manager of the Western Commission company, yesterday afternoon before a justice of the peace.

Kansas

Tattle of Wekarust, mas

P. Riley from Lecompose Charles reports in a local snippet about Tattle of Wekarust, noting sparse details and a terse mention of a person or event. The fragment mentions a place name and a traveler, but lacks clear context or outcome.

P. Riley Lecompee Charles

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