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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1909

Page

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Night Sessions Pushed On Tariff Measure Debates

Senate nears night sessions to pass the tariff measure with daily hours from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Cummins proposes a 2 percent tax on incomes over 5000 and a rebate to corporate stockholders to avoid double taxation. The cotton schedule faces clash as Aldrich defends specific rates to curb rate reductions. Berlin reports US senators accuse Germany of influencing tariff talks with wage data, sparking a diplomatic note likely to reach the Reichstag.

Washington Senate Aldrich Levin Culbernon Cummins Dolliver United States

American ideas lead in Oriental rug design trade

Chicago reports that American supply of patterns and trained designers now dominates oriental rug design. Large importers hire regular designers in Chicago to craft Persian and Indian rug patterns, with Chicago's art schools offering formal training. Designs travel east for weaving, then return to the Windy City, while demand grows for competent designers amid Asia’s rug-market changes.

Chicago America Orient Chicago Deaser Asia Art Institution of Chicago Asia Minor Khorrisan Windy City Altnough Art Institute

Lawrence Urges Crimson Blue Decor for Commencement Week

A Lawrence civic effort plans elaborate decorations for University of Kansas commencement week. Mass Street will show crimson and blue festoons with store windows and depots dressed in colors. Private homes will display pennants and colors to welcome visitors and celebrate KU alumni reunions. X. E. Prosseh and other leaders drive the campaign.

Lawrence K. U Mass X. E. Protseh

Arraignment at U S Supreme Court on 1905 Johnson lynching

Six men stood before the United States Supreme Court in Washington D C for arraignment on contempt charges tied to the 1905 lynching of Ed Johnson in Chattanooga Tennessee. The defendants included former Sheriff Joseph F Shipp and jailer Jeremiah Gibson with Luther Williams Nick Nolan Henry Padgett and William Mayse.

Washington Washington, D.C Supreme Court of the United States Joseph F. Shipp Hamilton County Tennessee Jeremiah Gibson Luther Willams Nick Nolan Henry Padgett William Mayse

Social Notes and Weddings in Wichita Society

Wichita society reflects a busy social week with Chi Omega guests on a tally-ho ride to the lake, gatherings at Lake View club house and Buermann's, and a string of engagements and weddings. A notable romance traces Mr. Rummell and Miss Warren from Tonkawa to Grand Rapids with early school and university ties, while local clubs and fraternities plan farewells and missionary meetings as June nuptials loom.

Wichita Charles M. Kummel Katherine Warren Tonkawa, Ok Grand Rapids Mich South Ionia Street Rummell Mr. Rummell Miss Warren Mr. Rummel Sir. Rummell Wichita High School Kansas University K. U Wichita Beacon

Taft Opens Seattle Exposition With Signal

President Taft pressed the telegraph key at 3 PM in the White House, launching the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. The city of Seattle rejoiced as fountains, bands, and fleets were set in motion, marking four years of effort toward the grand event.

Seattle Taft White House New York Robert Guggenheim McClellan President Taft Washington

Fight at Airdome Ends With Unknown Aggressor

A masked brawl near the Airdome drew a crowd as two men fought until bystanders separated them. One man, unnamed, suffered bleeding wounds to the face and says another man bit him. The other fighter escaped unhurt. police were summoned but arrived after the fracas ended.

New Officers Installed as City Police Regime Opens

At six oclock this morning the new police regime was installed at police headquarters. Syd Herd assumes chief’s duties succeeding S Ho Carman, with C T K Prentice, Lawrence Lewis, C H Dougherty, Amiel Thomas, and E Wickershaw appointed. Retiring officers Louis Bowers and C James leave the force. Mayor Sam Bishop urges strict enforcement and announces all news will come from Marshal Field.

Syd Herd Jmurshal S. Ho Carmeun Herd Lawrence C. T. K. Prentice Charlie Lawrgan Lewis C. H. Dougherty Amiel Thomas E. Wickershaw Louis Bowers C. James Sam Bishop Marshal Field

Doctor Accused of Wife Death On Verge of Breakdown

Dr Haldane Cleminson a wealthy young physician in Chicago is under arrest in connection with his wife's death. He says burglars chloroformed her and he refused water claiming he would not be tricked into talking. Mrs Cleminson was found dead in bed by her husband who says she died of the same cause after he recovered from the chloroform. In other news Haddock wins track captaincy over Cupid Hadock and Army balloon No 1 is damaged after striking a telephone pole in Omaha delaying repairs two weeks.

Lawrence John Smith Chicago Haldane Cleminson

Markets by Wire Grains and Provisions Kansas City June 1

Wheat receipts 33 cars with July at 1.10 1/2, Sept 1.0334, Dec 1.02. Cash prices No 2 hard 1.41, No 2 red 1.46 to 1.56. Corn July 0.70, Sept 0.6544, Dec 0.53 3/4. No 2 mixed 0.71-0.72, No 2 white 0.72-0.74. Rye 0.82-0.85. Hay high quality Timothy 13.00, Prairie 12.00-12.25. Butter creamer 2.34-2.40. Eggs 0.22. For sale a large strong work mare, stone blind, inquire 201 Maine street, Geo J Barker. Livestock receipts: cattle 10,000 native steers 5.20-6.90, cows and heifers 2.60-4.25, stockers and feeders 3.25-3.75, calves 0.

Kansas City Butter—Creamery Maine Street Geo. J. Barker Chicago Lowery Dee Seaie Usais Weais c

Dunkards Adjourn At National Convention Meeting Place Chosen

The Dunkard national convention will adjourn today after late afternoon sessions. Committees were appointed yesterday to handle convention business and report on it. The site for next year’s meeting was selected late this afternoon.

The Dunkards Waa

Death of Former Lawrence Girl

News follows the death of Mrs. Charles Finke in Long Beach California and notes her burial plans in Lawrence. The obituary highlights her popularity and local connections in Lawrence, with details of her employment and social circle.

Lawrence

Panama Canal Libel Trial Opens in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis on June 1 Delavan Smith and Charles R Williams owners of the Indianapolis News faced criminal libel charges over articles alleging Panama Canal corruption. The U S government sought to move the case to the District of Columbia while defense argued the indictment was defective and removal to another district was improper.

U. S Indianapolis Ind Panama Canal United States Delavan Smith Charles R. Williams Indianapolis News District of Columbia Stuart McNamara Anderson Smith and Wiliams Ferdinand Winter Dalal States

Purely Personal Trades and Visits Across Town

Ee heeeeeeee Hoy Cox from Bald win was here today. Miss Mary Eberhart visits Baldwin while George Davis of Kansas City drops in. Dr. Ernest Robinson and Mrs. J. L. Mossler also in from Kansas City. Various residents travel to Kansas City, Denver, Excelsior Springs, and California for visits and summer plans.

Hoy Cox Baldwin Mary Eberhart George Davis Kansas City J. L. Mossler Ernest Robinson Lulu Sherman Nansas City Minnie Barteaux Denver Ahe Leah Bissell Columbia Hvre Margaret Bissell Earl Reynolds Newton Johe Winifred Goodman J. J. Hutchinson Wm. Watts Dulin S. Cayton Leavenworth Kan W. H. Cayton Bertha Katherine Petler Clara Eberhart Belle Vickera A. R. Kenmeidy Harry Williams Portsmouth Ohio A. M. Hargis Lucy Excelsior Springs G. C. Sands Lawrence Oklahoma Edwards Bessie Beam Hose Gill Coffeyville A. W. Berger Aus EB. Parel W. IL A. B. Cayton Ust Penn Street Whitsed Luming Earl Strickland Ffor A. Munroe New Yet City Anneting Orient Road Bessie Eva Anderson Scranton Park Col Jeanette Wheeler Dtichard Helen Janet Wag California Is F. Bradley Kansas Ruth Franklin Myers West Cottage Indiana Street F. W. Blackmar Nortonville

Martin Investment Co ad seeks buyers for vacant lots and farm acreage

Real estate pitch lists properties near Driving Park including acres of alfalfa wheat and corn, a 28 by 23 house, a 25 by 30 barn, a good well and cistern, with a price of 2500. The firm offers fire and tornado insurance and invites calls to 718 Mass St. Also advertises Tuesday night film at Air Dome Mistaken Identity with a cast list and a three act play synopsis set in Mona Mansions Flat No 191.

Mass Martin Investment Co AIR Dome John Smith G. G. Wright Lester_Caneo Dick Desmond Wm. Baskett Duncan Sexi Kenneth Ellis Duffel Chris Nelson Mabel Thergen Martin Nora Elma Cornell Hall Miss Fotheringay Blanche Edwards Ponting Dorothy Devere Mr. Smith Mona Mansions

Chanute Sun Sold to Fort Scott Pair

Chanute Kansas June 1 The Chanute Daily Sun a thirteen year old paper established by Frederick P Cone and published by him since, was sold today to A R Blakely and Frederick W Brinkerhoff of Fort Scott Kansas Cone after twenty one years in newspapers will devote his time to other enterprises

Chanute, Kans Chanute Daily Sun Frederick P. Cone A. R. Blakeley Frederick. W. Brinkerhoff Fort Scott Kansas Cone

Zeppelin Postpones Flight Invitation

Berlin dated June 1 Count Zeppelin telegrams the Reichstag saying he regrets delaying inviting members to ascend in his new airship as complete restoration of damaged parts will take six weeks Carl W Stark of Kansas City MO and Emma C Rappard of Worden Kansas were granted a marriage license Nelson Piper sues Barteldes Seed Co for 2300 claiming he fell from the elevator due to company negligence Also an advertisement notes Boughton’s post cards at 1025 Maas Bt

Berlin Count Zeppelin Reichstag Carl W. Stark Kansas City, Mo Emma C. Rappard Worden Kansas Nelson Piper Barteldes- Seed Co Piper

Kansas Colorado road construction party to inspect route

A Kansas-Colorado Construction Company delegation headed by D. D. Bowersock travels from Ottawa to Pueblo and then Lin City to study the road being built in Colorado and planned to extend east to Kansas City. The party will be away through the end of the week, visiting details of the project with Lawrence investors prominent.

Kansas-Colorado Pueblo Col J. D. Bowersick J. E. Stubbs A S Henley W. W. Coekins Der A. Paris C. EF. Sutton Lawrence A. T .Tupper W. S. Fallis Ottawa J. J .Wort Witfield Colorado Kansas City D. D. Bowersock

Nite Jury Convicts In Landmark Garden City Case

After fifty three hours of deliberation the jury found Samuel Nite guilty of manslaughter in the third degree with a clemency recommendation. The university student killed his father under provocation to save his sisters. Six months in jail likely, subject to possible parole by Judge William H. Thompson. The trial was among the most sensational in the district.

Garden City Kano Samuel Nite F. S. Woods William H. Thompson

Memorial Day Exercises Hold Large Crowd at Opera House

Memorial day exercises were held yesterday afternoon at the Opera House. Chancellor Strong delivered an excellent address before a large crowd, the event noted as among the best ever held in the city.

Opera House Strong

Rules for Pure Food Law Drafted by Topeka Panel

In Topeka on June 1 three feud and frog analysts led by Dr. S J Crumbine and John Kleinhans prepared rules and regulations for the new pure food and drug laws. They plan to submit the amendments to the state board of health for approval this afternoon. The group included professors Sailuy Sayre and J B Sayre from the State University and Willard from the State Agricultural Rural College. The provisions become effective only after the board adopts the rules, a task they say is larger than expected. The first session of the annual board of health began this afternoon, moved up to June to accelerate enforcement.

State University Sud J.T. Willard State Board of Health Anitial Board of Health Dr. Crumbine

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