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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1909

Page

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Whitzel tract opened with thirty prime lots in Lawrence

The Whitzel tract was opened today offering thirty fine lots on east Adame Street two blocks from the street car line. The area is described as booming with new factories and homebuilding, and proximity to the university noted. A stone house on the land costs 3000 dollars and the tract is touted as ideal for residents seeking access and quiet.

Whitzel Watkin’s Tank East Adame Tuwo University Whittel

And Also Swat the Mosquito

Topeka June 2 Dr S J Crambine secretary of the state board of health urges everyone to swat the mosquito. The latest bulletin explains mosquito habits and extermination methods. Mosquitoes breed without water and need standing water for about ten days. Shallow sunlit pools dry quickly and are less dangerous than shaded waters that evaporate slowly.

Topeka S. J. Crambine State Board ‘of Health Board of Health Crambine

Bank crime case exposes embezzlement at Lewiston bank

National Bank Examiner Claud Gatch reports a large shortage in Lewiston National Bank funds tied to employee embezzlement over years. Dr. Cleminson and stockholders act to cover the gap while police note tragedy in the Cleminson family. No arrests yet as investigators pursue adding machine manipulation and related misconduct.

Lewiston Idaho National Chicago Claud Gatch Jane Cleminson Lewiston National Gatch Cleminson Flw Rettenbark Bank Today

Millionaire Firemen Injured Amid Murder Verdict

Centerville Indiana June 2 John dunkin a negro was found guilty of murder of Clara Rogen a Ue Oitemwa choir singer February 4 and sentenced to death by Judge M A Roberts. The verdict followed a brief jury deliberation and he will be hanged the last Friday in July 1910. Dunkin confessed to killing the woman with a stone and dragging her into an excavation. An egg inspectors strike in Chicago involves four hundred men threatening a Saturday half holiday.

Centerville John Dunkin Clara Rogen Ue Oitemwa M. A. Roberts Buvl Junkin Fort Madison Clara Rosen Chicago Express

Ten Hours Daily Gives Interesting Information on Cotton

A brief item notes information about cotton processing and labor practices, highlighting ten hour daily schedules and related work conditions. The short report mentions possible impacts on efficiency, wages, and plantation operations, with emphasis on practical effects for workers and managers.

Senate Votes for Faright Sessions and Other Items

Washington reports the senate agreed to the Hidrich resolution for faright sessions, extending daily hours. Senator Gore emphasized large earnings of cotton and woolen manufacturers, sparking debate on corporate profits and labor sharing.

Washington Senate Gore Southwest Oklahoma United States Lodge Troy Cotton & Woolen Company Massachusetts

Most Dering of All Bologne

One of the most daring aeronautic feats will be attempted today by Arthur D. Seymour if weather permits as he plans to cross the English channel in an airplane. He expects the trip to take about thirty minutes.

Bologne Arthur D. Seymour

Spring society scene at Gilmore home on East Winthrop Street

A refined afternoon in the IN Society column describes spring flowers and pastel gowns at W. J. Gilmore’s East Winthrop Street home hosting ninety six guests. Hostesses W. J. Gilmore Theodore E. Griesa and Augustus Griesa oversee rooms trimmed with irises wisteria pink roses and peonies. A china shower honors Miss Ethel Trueblood, soon to marry Mr. Fred Hale. The event also notes a wedding at the German MME church parsonage last night uniting Henry Hunsinger and Miss Ethel Nichola with guests and music, and plans for departure to Portland Oregon.

Aftair W. J. Gilmore East Winthrop Street Theodore E. Griesa Augustus Griesa Mesdames A. C. Griesu James Gilmore St. E. Melvin John Kilworth Mary Maughlin Gertrude Gilmore Edna Griesu Lida LeSuer Eleanord Ads Gilmore Ethel Trueblood J. J. Cox Airs R. D. Combs Miss Trueblood Fred Hale Miss Hale Noria Hale MM. E A. J. ‘Ross Henry George Huusinger Ethel Lesh Nichola Anna Lawrenz W. L. Kuhse Esther Ross A. Henley Jennie Brooks Olyz Miller Emma and M. Liawrenz Ross Hunsinger Paola Kans Portland Ure

Square Your Accounts Advice From Professor Karapetoff

Cornell graduates heard a lecture from Professor Vladimir Karapetoff urging to settle debts with landladies and return borrowed items such as textbooks gloves or tennis racquets. He warned the faculty treated students unfairly and urged graduates to set their accounts and avoid haunting the coming years with such reminders.

Cornell Karapetoff Ithaed N.Y World Square Cornell Mechanical Engineers Vladimir Karapetoff Ithea

Rogers Seeks New Trial In District Court Action

In a brief session Charlie Rogers convicted of murdering the timer Hayes made a motion for a new trial through his attorneys. Judge Smart took the matter under advisement and will rule Friday. The court heard objections to the knife evidence and the expert analysis as well as trial instructions. Simultaneously Chas W Phillips received a order of governance on June 2. A Hearings set for Friday. The Illinois manufacturers association warned that railroads aggravated the panic by watering capital.

Charlie Rogers Hayes Broeker Lis Rogers Ewmoterson Chas. W. Phillips Mayme Phillips E. H. Harriman Jment. Sims Luinois Manufacturer's Association

New Track and Basketball Coach Chosen by Athletic Board

The University Athletic Board selected typon W. Q. Hamilton of Kansas City as the new coach for track and basketball. Hamilton, former director of athletics at Central High School, will oversee both sports at William Jewell College and is regarded as an all around athletics expert with extensive officiating experience. In New Rochelle a Tom Paine Centenary event features a clergy visit to his old homestead museum, noting his controversial burial history.

Lie BK. OU New York Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church New Rochelle Tom Paine Apostle of Steason Trinity Church Congress England

Deaths and disturbances cross Lawrence and Denver

The morning fire at 588 Maine Street damaged a kitchen area due to a lint pipe igniting wooden shingles. William Henry Hill, a Kanwaka Township resident, was adjudged insane after a probate hearing. Streetcar strikes in Philadelphia continued with 612 cars running vs 3,300 normal. Denver authorities seek four highwaymen who robbed a tavern, taking $1,000 in diamonds and $200 cash.

Maine Street William Henry Hill Kanwaka’ Township Means Keith and Phillips Hill Kansas City Taft Wiberhead Denver Petersburg

Zeppelin Ship Lands in Goep Region

Reported arrival of a Zeppelin airship from Goep with confusion over timing and location. Notices include millinery work needed, sale offers for a seven room KL UL district dwelling, a cheap horse for quick pickup, and rentals for five large rooms with a local address in Mountain Lake area.

KL UL District McKenzie Realty Co East Heavy St Friedrichelufen Goep-1 Leasant Reaspingen Bell Lake Constance

Market News and Classifieds From Lawrence Ledger

Markets by wire report shows wheat and corn futures with steady to mixed cues. Local notices include a death, property sales, lost items, rentals, trades, and livestock receipts with prices and contact details from Lawrence, Kansas.

Robbers caught stealing registered mail in Topeka

June 2 Topeka United States inspectors nabbed O A Battles a 23 year old and Elmer J Doyle a nail wagon driver while in the act of stealing registered mail pouches. A key to open any pouch was found on Battles revealing the arrest and ongoing investigation by five inspectors.

Topeka O. A. Battles Elmer J. Doyle United States Battles Omploria Postiffice Doyle Serrelist F.J Hammond Union Pacific Hammond Doyleseuu Dieze Eal

Biggest ships for White Star line near Belfast

Two giant liners under construction at Marland and Wolff Belfast yards for White Star. They will likely be named Olympic and Titubic, serve Southampton to New York, have four funnels plus one, and cost about 20 million dollars. Maiden voyage planned for 1912 with enormous passenger capacity and crew near 1,800.

White Star Company Lomlon Marland and Wolff Belfast Southampton New York Lusitania Hivougheseh

Continuance in Panama Canal case reaches October

The Panama Canal Ubet case against the Indianapolis News owners was postponed in federal court to October 11 to allow government witnesses. Hitchock and Mack may be called to prove their public denials of corruption claims, with evidence sought from J P Morgan staff and other officials. The judge approved the delay over defense objections.

Indianapolis Ind Panama Ubet Linianapolis News Frank H. Hitchcock Republican National Committee Nortan H. Mack Democratic National Committee Oflice Force J. P. Morgan Washington Linhcock and Mack Chicago Daily News Panama Canal United States Luez Indianapolis News Anderson Willian Nelson Cromwell Senate J Canal Hitchcock Douglass Robinson William Nelson Crowell C. P. Taft J. P.I. Morgan T Judge

Lawrence Traders Buy City Bonds To Boost Home Growth

Mayor Bishop announced the sale of improvement bonds by Merchants Naanal bank at about 2 percent premium, with funds earmarked for cemetery and street work. About $16,000 sold to local investors, who now back Lawrence’s growth as weather notes show unsettled skies and possible showers across regions. Boydles store advertises a sale on 30 to 35 cent papers.

Bishop Merchants National Bank Naanal Bank Lawrence

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