Young German Girl and Sweetheart Deported After Plan to Marry Abroad
A 17 year old German girl Charlotte Albrecht and her suitor Carl Kirchner were refused entry for marriage plans in the United States. Detained at Ellis Island they were deported aboard the Rotterdam after failing to obtain consent to wed in America. The pair, from Berlin's Grisenwalde area, hoped to marry in London and await parental forgiveness. Carl accompanied her, securing first class passage for their voyage back.
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Charlotte Albrecht
Rotterdam
Carl Kirchner
Berlin
Kirchner
London
New York Herald
Grisenwalde
Carl
Charlotte
America
Ellis Island
Pasenger
Charlott
Film Service Association Aims July Convention at Pontchartrain
Film Service association plans a July 21 to 24 gathering at Hotel Pontchartrain Detroit drawing about 125 delegates and wives from 70 offices tied to the Motion Picture Patents company. The group controls 75 percent of U S film licenses, with 25 percent in independent factions. The event follows January’s New York meeting and comes as rights to Johnson Jeffries fight films fetch $200000. A Kodak non inflammable film discovery is hoped to boost prospects while the old celluloid era ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Near Prospect
Film Service Association
Hotel Pontchartrain
United States
Motion Picture Patents Company
Hotel Imperial
New York City
Trust
Motion Picture
Jeffries
Johnson
Moving Picture Men
Eastman Kodak Company
Universal
Regular Summer Rain Ends Scorching Day
People hurried home as ominous clouds gathered and thunder rolled. The brief summer rain cooled the heat that had dominated the day, leaving residents grateful for the refreshing respite.
Lawsuit Seeks 150000 Against Palmer Firm In District Court
O F Russell sues W H Palmer of Palmer Forced Draft Stack Burner Company for 150000 claiming he was to join as general sales manager and build the business but was ousted after formation. The case also names County Attorney Harley. Money Market notes New York on July 18 report call money at 2.2 percent, closing bid 2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Russell
Foss
W. H. Palew
Harley
0. F. Russell
W. H. Palmer
Palmer
Russell
New York
Fire destroys Rosewell Bros five story building in Philadelphia
Panic-stricken girls fled down a stairway as a blaze swept the Rosewell Bros straw hat factory in Philadelphia. The fire lasted about fifteen minutes and caused an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. The notice ends with an advertisement for Thompson Studio at 615 Mass. St. for children's pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Rosewell Bros
Thompson Studio
Mass. St
Swiss Beekeeping Thrives Under Alpine Prosperity
Consul General E R Mansfield reports Switzerland’s apiary industry flourishes in its mountains with 250000 beehives yielding 10 million pounds of honey annually. In 1909 Cantons Lucerne and Berne led production, averaging 52 and 42 pounds per hive, as flora rich cantons support a flourishing, export oriented honey economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Mansfield
Zurich
Switzerland
Europe
Confederation
Swiss Society of Apiculturists
Comaters
Society of Apiculturists
Canton of
Lucerne
Berne
Cantons
Eight Queens Show Women Endure Healthier Living
A Washington Post excerpt notes the deaths of King Edward and the strong health of Alexandra to argue that women live longer due to temperate living. It cites dowager queens of Spain Italy France the Netherlands Portugal and Nathalie of Serbia living in retirement at Biuchias and suggests men should imitate women's temperance in food exercise tobacco sport and all habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Alexandra
Spain
Italy
France
Netherlands
Portugal
Biuchias
Servia
Nathalie
Washington Post
Death of Old Settler Mrs Isabel McConnell
Mrs Isabel McConnell widow of Hugh McConnell died Friday evening in Kansas City. The body was brought here for burial with interment today. She was formerly a resident, having come here after Quentrell’s land. Mr F G McConnell W H McConnell and Mrs A H Anderson planned the burial here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel McConnell
Hugh McConnell
Kansas City
McConnell
Quentrell
F. G. McConnell
W. H. McConnell
A. H. Anderson
Get Busy on Lawrence Development and Factory Placement
Irving Hill argues that Lawrence should pursue targeted industrial growth with capital from organized business interests similar to Tulsa and Des Moines. He warns against boom bust cycles, cites Holland’s bulb market as a lesson, and suggests a board to evaluate suitable factories and locations considering fuel costs and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Tulsa
Okla
Des Moines
Iowa
Lawrencé
Holand
Globe
Holland
Nesses
Oklahoma
Irving Hill
Cannon Better Continues Stopover In Winfield
Speaker Cannon had a late breakfast at J. T. Lafferty’s home in Winfield where he stayed as a guest and spent the morning on the porch hosting political friends. Congressman Campbell of the Third Kansas district praised Cannon’s color and alertness despite yesterday’s heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaker Cannon
J. T. Lafferty
Winfield
Lafferty
Congressman Campbell
Third
Kansas
Mr. Cannon
Decision for railroads shuts taxes in 24 Oklahoma counties
District Judge Huston ruled on 1909 rail road tax cases against Chicago Rock Island Pacific St. Louis San Francisco Missouri Kansas Texas and Atchison Topeka Santa Fe. Injunctions barred tax collection where boards failed to estimate or levy before state auditor certified valuations. Thousands of dollars will be lost to 24 counties. Nevada storm ends long dry spell with nearly two inches of rain, the heaviest in years. Registration window mentions smoke Baby Ribbon Cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Huston
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
St. Louis
San Francisco
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
The Famous Reds Boys Baseball Club Reforms
A former youth champions known as the Reds announce reorganization under Jerry Simmons and Joe Bishop. They seek games with any local team, plan a complete lineup soon, and promise strong play that may challenge older clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buch
Reds
Jerry Simmons
Joe. Bishop
Concessions Reported After PA Railroad Talks
Philadelphia July 18. A meeting between General Manager Myers and 120 conductors and trainmen representatives on the east of Pittsburg lasted from 11 a m to 1 30 p m W G Lee president of the Trainmen's Union said several apparent misunderstandings have been cleared up and our subcommittee will probably meet Mr Myers this afternoon or tomorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Myers
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
W. G. Lee
Trainmen’s Union
C Company
Wheat Soars Again as Third High Price Record Struck
Chicago reports a third high price record for wheat in a week amid drought and heat in the Northwest. Light world shipments and French rains add pressure to the bull side while crop losses in the U.S. and Canada limit gains. September futures fluctuated and closed weaker, with a sizable net loss recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwest
Shorts
Liverpool
France
Canada
Want Roosevelt Hoped He Will Be Chairman of the Peace Committee
Washington July 18 The universal peace commission will soon name its personnel. Friends of the project hope Roosevelt will accept the chairmanship. Representative Bartholdi Missouri urged membership on the body. The commission’s work is deemed vital for the people’s welfare and linked to reducing military burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Committee
Washington
Universal Peace Commission
Congress
Friends
Roosevelt
Bartholdi
Missouri
Child Avenges Death By Heroic Chase In McKees Rocks
Megre Botnars a 44 year old man was shot dead by a foreigner during a night clash in front of his home. Botnars wife and five children witnessed the murder while his 11 year old son Peter pursued the fleeing group and helped arrest two suspects.
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Child
Pittsburg
McKees Rocks
Megre Botnars
Botnar
Peter
Poison Ivy Cure Advice From Lawrence Woman
A Lawrence woman told the Journal office a home remedy for poison ivy that she claims cures the ailment. She recommends dissolving about one ounce of hyposulphite of soda in a half pint of water and applying the solution every two to three hours with a cloth swab, adjusting strength to the patient and avoiding excessive pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Journal
Mets council session to convene this evening
A city council will hold an adjourned meeting this evening to transact general business. The session is described as a routine gathering with standard municipal matters on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mets
Tom Johnson Hurt In Accident At KU Details Wrist Injury
KU athlete Tommy Johnson fell this morning and may have a broken right wrist. He wore a splint and will need time to heal. The notice also includes a lodge meeting reminder for Lawrence Lodge No 7 with J S Harris and J Q Pickens listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. U
Tom Johnson
Tommy
Johnson
Card of Thanks From Anderson Family
The Anderson family expresses gratitude to friends for support during their bereavement and for the many beautiful floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Anderson and Family
Vinland Jottings and Local Notices
Rey and Mrs Babbet and Mrs Dr Miller have gone to Bonner Springs as Epworth League delegates. Rain dominates the week as three local deaths claim Lola Hagerman Brown, Grandma Shick, and her husband’s later rest. Sympathy extended. obituaries note Germany birth and Nebraska burial. Local classifieds list dinners, hiring, sales, exchanges, mortgage offers, lost items, and farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinland
Rey
Babbet
Dr. Miller
Bonner Springs
Epworth
Lola Hagerman Brown
Grandma Shick
Adam Shick
Markets: Wheat and cattle prices from Kansas City and Chicago
Kansas City market notes show wheat receipts at 307 cars with July futures around 1. NIH Sept. F124, Dee. 1 m5 cash. No. 2 hard and red values listed. corn around 56 for Glive Sept, Dee 444, No. 2 mixed 64. Rye at 73, oats around 42 to 37, hay prices for Timothy and prairie noted. Live stock receipts 12,000 cattle with native steers near 5 to 9, calves 4 to 8. Bulls 4 to 8, stockers and feeders around 25. Pigs 9,000 near 8.70. Chicago: wheat slow, July around 59, corn July 59% to 61, oats around 41 to 40, pork 21.58, lard 24. Cattle receipts 25,000 with top steers near 9, cows and calves mixed. Hog receipts 20,005, top around 8.75, bulk 4.40 to 8.70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Dee
Hay
Timothy
Choice
Prairie Flag
Butter—Creamery
Chicago
Bork Cyclery and Nearby Businesses Advertised
A garbled 1910s style ad lists Bork Cyclery selling motor cycles bicycles lawn mowers and umbrellas at 1017 Mass St. It also mentions press and clean clothing services and references K U Pantator ium and Dye Works 730 Mass St with Hess Clock's and a “Testant Touse Killer” in a hazardous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bork Cyclery
Mass
Hess & Clock’s
Iickery
Hee
Raymond
Royal Live 16 Mam and Home Market Ad
An OCR fragment advertises rental purchase and sale options from Dale-McNeill Investment Co at 701 Mass. It invites readers to buy or rent homes or buy a lot on installment terms. The piece reflects a midcentury classified style aimed at local property shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale-McNeill Investment Co
701
Mass
Lawrence Pantatorium and Associated Listings Ad
Lawrence Pantatorium advertises cleaning and pressing for particular people. Agent for American Hat Works at 12 West Warren. CITY AND FARM properties for sale and rent with first mortgages at 6 and 7 percent. Profit-sharing and real estate investments promise ten to one hundred percent. Seventeen years in business. THE MORRIS LAND Co., Lawrence Natl Bk Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Pantatorium
American Hat Works
West Warren
Morris ‘Land. Co
Lawrence Nat’l Bk. Bldg
Cut priets on all neckwear to close the season
Mrs. Shearer's Ladies Forgery advertises season close sale with 1847 Rogers Brothers silverware and Ed. W. Parsons Jeweler at 717 Mass Street. Reference to Wilson's Drug Store offering a Black Wahnt Sundae appears in the column segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Brothers
W. Parsons
Mass
Wilson
Property Owners Seek Ready Homes From Tide Mor Ris Land
A notice from Tide Mor Ris Land UO of Lawrence National Bank Building seeks to fill orders for a six room house not yet modernized and an eight by nine room modern house. Also advertised is a for sale one room modern house at 44,000 with case in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tide Morris Land UO
Lawrence Nat’l. Bk. Bldg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Film Men
Cannon
Nevada
Reno
Pennsylvania
Peerless
Chas. L. Brown, E. E. Hagerman
Lawrence Lodge No. 7
J. S. Harris
J. Q. Pickens
Wiedemann’s
Bellphone
Lane County
Kangas
E. W. Glaze
Lyons, Kan
Mra
A. C. Griesa
Choice Investments
Morris Land &Co
Lawrence Nat'l. Bank Bhig
Weaver's
Myra Harrell
Ed Pine
Bell Phone
A. Indies
Hampton
Bell
Mary C. Killam
Rhode Island St
St. Mike Oawalt & Son
Shafer & Funk Puneral
Shafer
Mass. Street
EAN
Airdome
THE
Burgess Stock CO
St. Elmo
WIEE
K. U. Pantatorium and Dye Works
Eastman Kodak
Woodward & Os
Macbeth
Colvin
Fillmore Place
Elliott Street
Dale-Mcneill Realty CO
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