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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1907

Page

1

Day With the Farmers on Proposed Route

M Robinson HW Berber and Chas Starkweather plan a full day tomorrow to travel the proposed route. They will interview farmers to learn what each will contribute toward the proposed road project.

Rates Cut Across Western Railroads Next Friday

The Interstate passenger rates on Western railroads will be reduced next Friday. East of the Mississippi river the rate drops to two cents per mile. West of the river the new base rate difference lowers current fares accordingly. A North Lawrence house ad promotes owner investment with easy payments and fast sale by P. A. McCurdy at 1 West Warren Street.

Chicago Missontri River Lawrence P. A. McCurdy West Warren Street Sloto Boyles C. J. Eriksen Mane

Pistol Duel Ends in Death and Wounding in Petersburg

In Petersburg on July 16 a pistol duel between John Wheelhouse and his nephew Richard Wheelhouse left John dead and Richard fatally wounded. The duel capped a long running family feud.

Petersburg John Wheelhouse Richard Wheelhouse

Tolstoi Death Rumor Debunked Amid Health Claim

A July dispatch from St. Petersburg reports no truth to a circulating claim that Count Leo Tolstoi is dead. The Count is said to be in excellent health.

St. Petersburg Great Britain United States Leo Tolstoi

Lost and found and ads mixed in a city page

A collage of sale notices and notices ranges from bikes for sale and a lost bracelet to local court news and ads. Mentions a nearly new bicycle for sale at 1303 Kentucky and a chainless National wheel. Also reports Dave Schwab visiting St. Louis and a man named Tow Perry convicted for violating the prohibitory law.

Tow Perry

Constitutional convention adjourns with nine changes

Guthrie notes the constitutional convention adjourned until Sept 16 after nine amendments to conform to Attorney General Bonaparte suggestions. The document was signed by all present and will be filed with the secretary of state tomorrow. Also reported, Flossie Cronemeyer of McLouth is dead.

Guthrie Bonaparte

Wheat Output Posts and Local Market Update

Rain slows threshing as farmers report 20 to 25 bushels per acre on wheat, quality good but yields below last year's 30 to 40 bushels. Movement with Willow Springs and north of the river. expected improvement in coming weeks. Boughton's 1025 Mass St features, plus fridge ad from C. J. Eriksen.

Willow Springs Eston Boughton’s Mass

Markets by Wire Grain and Provisions Kansas City July 16

Grain and provisions markets report receipts for wheat at 106 cars with various futures and cash prices across grades. Oats rye hay butter and eggs listed with typical bids and ranges. Live stock receipts show cattle, hogs, and calves with price bands, reflecting a broad commodity trading snapshot.

Grain and Provisions Kansas City Batter—Creamery

Testimony Paints Orchard Case as Prosecution Drives It

The State builds its case in the Thaywood trial with witnesses describing explosions, mine conditions, and an alleged mob action. Defense testimony counters with partial timelines and questions about residence conditions and perjury, as both sides clash over a Wallteo Tribune copy and the broader union context.

Thaywood Cudifernia Colorada Paar Eviderien Jaye Alenes I Phiysiehin Burke Tan Burke Sullivan Anil Tany Miles Colshliuen Vindicator Swas Vie Vanuliester Thelin I Wehardson Colorado Felunin Mellen Wall Cogswell Perma Boneker Mill Sullivan Mills Tawley Richard i Yur Melivere Tai

Train Wreck Near Kansas City Injures and Kills

A Great Western passenger train collided with a Burlington rear car near Bethel Kansas ten miles north of Kansas City. Traveling salesman Fritz Ulmié died after being trapped in a toilet room and scalded by steam. Two others were slightly hurt. most passengers continued onward. The crash followed a loss of train orders due to a detour caused by a hoodoo.

Kansas City Great Western Bethel Fritz Ulmiei Rochester Uleier

Train Holdup Near Cherryvale Ends in Fatality

Two robbers halted a St. Louis and San Francisco freight five miles east of Cherryvale Kansas early today and shot harvesters O. J. Brown who died, and Otis Paylor wounded. Paylor suffers two wounds and is in serious condition at a local hospital. A posse pursues the robbers as authorities investigate the crime.

Cherryvale Kans St. Louis San Francisco O. J. Brown Otis Paylor Kansas Brown Taylor

Elks, Governors, and a Lawmaker in Wartime Delaware Scene

A garbled Philadelphia paragraph notes Elks gathering amid threatening weather while city events continue, and references Topeka July 11 with Governor Hoch seeking a new attorney general candidate. It mentions the railroad commission holds until Wednesday and hints at a political contest for Congress in the Sixth district with ex Senator Ben My of Ottawa as a potential pick.

Philadelphia City Hall Tr Ofeloek Topeka Hoch Unel Beard Ange Fund W. B. Ham Jtam United States Benmy Ottawa

Attempted Wreck Foiled Near Sand Patch Tunnel

A thwarted attempt to wreck the Baltimore and Ohio Duquesne Ltd No. 12 near Sand Patch tunnel was stopped by leverman Stephen Kerrigan and a walking companion. A tie blocked the rails but they fled and flagged the crowded train, averting disaster. Separately Independence notes fruit shipments decline hit express business in southern Kansas and Arkansas.

Connellsville Baltimore & Ohio Duquesne Limited Sand Patch Tunnel Stephen Kerrigan Leverman Sand Patch Elks Philadelphia Independence Kansas Arkansas

Kansas ex-treasurer Tom Kelly injured in tunnel accident

Trindad Cole July 16 reports contractor Tom Kelly, former Kansas state treasurer, badly hurt in a tunnel project on Kata Mountain for the Santa Fe line. He suffered a broken hip and possible internal injuries, was taken to Wielda hospital, with word he may be out of work for days.

Trinidad Cole Torry Kelly Enpatgeed Kata Mountain Santa Fe Que Kelly Wielda Kansas Rey Edgerton Paola Acai City

Fifth Field Artillery Deploys for Philippines Embarkation

War Department orders the Fifth Field Artillery with headquarters staff and band to move from Fort Leavenworth Kansas to San Francisco for embarkation for the Philippines on Sept 1 transport. Regiment commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Adams.

Washington War Department Fifth Field Artillery Fort Leavenworth Kansas San Francisco Philippines Adams

Brewer Recaptured After Escape in Toronto

Herman Bartels the wealthy brewer who escaped custody on July 3 during an extradition appeal to Auburn is recaptured by Toronto police last night. Sheriff Well had him in custody when the escape occurred.

Toronto Ont Herman Bartels Sheriff Well Auburn

Rock Island Railway Declares Itself Out of Politics

Rock Island President Winchell and John Sebastian at Des Moines luncheon say the Rock Island Railway will avoid political involvement, maintain no lobby in Des Moines or other capitals, and focus on business ties. They deny pulling passenger service for 2-cent rate laws while promising ongoing improvements.

Les Moines Des Moines Win Shell Rock Island Railway Rock Island Railroad Company Rock Island Road Washington John Sebastian Winchell Rock Island

Proclamation Bans Cattle Shipments From Western Kansas

Governor Hoch issues decree requiring live stock inspection for cattle from twenty eight western Kansas counties to curb Texas fever and mange. A second proclamation blocks cattle imports from the south. Ten inspectors will enforce the laws.

Topeka State Livestock Sanitary Commissioner Hoch Kansas South

Bankhead Elected Senator to Succeed Morgan

Montgomery Alabama July 16 the legislature elected former Congressman John H Bankhead to the United States Senate to succeed the late Senator A Morgan in a split session of the two houses Bankhead will represent Alabama in the upper chamber and take the seat vacated by Senator Morgan’s death.

Montgomery Ala John H. Bankhead United States Senate Morgan

Social notes report travels and visits around Kansas

Mrs. Logan visited Topeka while Frank Brooks went to Denver. Elmer Ray returned from Overbrook and Prof. Dunlap plans a Canada trip. Miss Olive Reed, Mrs. J. Green, and many others were in Wichita or Kansas City for short stays or visits. George Marshall left Concordia for home. Emily Standing and daughter headed to Denver. Miss Mayme Lacey and Miss Qussie Weber among visitors in Kansas City and Lawrence.

Mrs. Logan Topeka Frank Brooks Denver Elmer Ray Overbrook A.D. Mackey Califorda Prof. Dunlap Anada Judge Swart Ortawa Olive Reed Eudora Own W. R. Stubbs Kansas City W. R. Simons Salina Grace Light Prof. Higgins Estes Park Col J. F. Hutchins Helen Demur New York City J. J Brady Celeagy George Marshall Concordia Wek Lawrence Emily Standing

Rain Delays Lincoln Traffic After Heavy Night Rain

A drenching rain last night disrupted Burling ton lines in Lincoln causing blocked streets. Wires are down in the Wymore division and a cloud burst is reported near Almondt with minor crop damage.

Lincoln Neb Wymore Burlington Railroad Alamboldt

Social notes and travels from Baldwin area residents

River is stationary. Miss Inez and Edith Shepherd visit L M Daugherty at Baldwin. Ethel Loucks leaves tomorrow for Missouri and Nebraska to join her sister Elsie Loucks. Mrs J W Robertson and Mrs H A Stanley depart for Excelsior Springs for a stay. Mrs Caldwell and Mona Eberly head to St Paul for several weeks. Mrs M A Ashley and Miss Ashley return to Excelsior Springs after a brief visit. Mrs J W Green hosts pastime for Miss Hattis Robinson. W E Wilson resigns from Robinson Winey and plans to move to Colorado due to health improvements. Local water levels show little change amid river news.

Inez Edith Shepherd Baldwin L. M. Daugherty Lute Lewis Seth Kansas City Missouri Mead Club Reymantle Neha Jomar- Ethel Loucks Misosari Dalton Nebraska Elsie Loucks J. W. Robertson H. A. Stanley Excelsior Springs OM. Shaw Marshall Miss Marshall Wade Marshall Crowley Louisiana J. W. Green Hattis Robinson Colorado Wilson

Thirteen Survivors After Georgia Explosion Decline

Reston July 16 reports three of thirteen Georgia explosion survivors are gravely burned and expected to die. Edward J. Walsh Louis O. Meesa and James P. Thomas among the injured. all are listed as badly burned.

Reston Georgia Edward J. Walsh Louis 0. Meesa James. P. Thomas

Bombing in Alexandropol Claims Russian Officials

In Alexandropol Russia, July 16, a bomb attack killed General Alikkauell and his wife General Glicbutt. The car was blown apart as it returned from a club. The general’s son and daughter-in-law were severely injured. the event sparked panic in Behoutott street.

Alexandropol Russia Alikkauell Madame Gtebois Glicbutt Alikhanwf Ghebul Alikhanoff Behoutott Street Kutais Aliksanus Borjam

Democrats Meet in Lincoln Set to Pick Supreme Judge Candidate

Democrats gather in Lincoln on July 16 to plan a meeting tonight proposing a candidate for supreme judge and to map Nebraska stances on railroad trust and tariff issues. George I Lovinis of Fremont is possible nominee.

Lincoln Neb Ehadrnian Nebraska George I Lovinis Fremont

Ouida Nearing Death in Mussarossa

Milan correspondent reports author Louise De La Rames known as Ouida dying at Mussarossa with details from a London dispatch.

London Milan Louise de la Rames Ouida Mussarossa

Peace Delegate Tehun Dies Amid Confusion at The Hague

The Hague report says Tehun, a Korean peace mission member rejected for recognition, died suddenly yesterday from apoplexy after rumors of suicide. The dispatch also notes Roosevelt’s war stance and then shifts to local ads and storefront pitches.

The Hague Tehun

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