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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
1
A somber service honors former President Grover Cleveland. Pallbearers drawn from close friends carry the casket as a chorus of eulogies and solemn processions unfold. Officials from New York and national figures attend, with flags lowered and a day of mourning observed nationwide.
Chicago police clear up a serious case after J. J. Hesters, held in Pittsburgh, confesses presence at 33 Cedar Street basement crime scene. Victim Valentine Heiser, caretaker for C. R. Gottfried, was found dead. Hesters implicates Smith who is traced to Buffalo. A watch and ring linked to Hester are recovered. G. A. Hamman noted as eye ear nose throat specialist.
Neo Roses plans detailed movements after national festivities. He will travel to New York for talks with political allies and then to Washington to wrap up war department duties.
Kansas primary petition list shows candidates for state wide offices including governor lieutenant governor secretary of state state auditor attorney general superintendent of public instruction railroad commissioners and U S senator from both parties. It also lists district judges district attorneys and state senators with party designations and districts. In Milwaukee Wisconsin the chamber of commerce accuses five railroads of grain discrimination favoring Chicago and asks the ICC to require equal through rates.
The flood cut Kaw Valley potato acreage to about 3000 acres. C Barrett of the grain company notes the crop after the dam overflow will reach about 40 percent of the earlier estimate. He predicts shipments will lag and the 0rigin al yield may be far below last year while drought and disease affected production. Buffalo Jones returns to Kansas. Garden City hosts plans for an animal husbandry research station. Colonel Jones arrives after West travels to discuss locating the station and reports stock gains and vigorous cattle and sheep growth on his ranch.
Three men attempted to climb a porch on Rhode Island Street near Rinehill’s dwelling and fled when confronted by a revolver. Neighbors report past break ins and heightened fear. several prowlers have been sighted with no arrests made to date.
The notice records a worldwide observance following the death of former President Cleveland. It notes official tributes and memorials in the United States and abroad, urging respectful acknowledgment across nations and naval stations.
Flames sweep a Quuluth wheat elevator causing massive damage valued at about 750 000. Firemen struggle to control the blaze as wind whips the flames and the insured structure risks total loss with cargo and freight aboard.
River dredge and divers search for the body of J W Karns after a morning flood of the area. Reported searches note departments and officials reviewing leads while citizens follow updates on the hunt.
Local notes recount Whitman & Co events with visitors and social mentions. Chester Gatfort and others visit Kansas City, while Miss Mary Halliday heads to Tovhoe, and Col O K Kearnach attends a soldier’s funeral. Horse show winner McGrann is praised for Young Mountaineer and Newsboy. Also notes include a new wheat shipment and a counterfeit incident.
Five persons died in a rail accident near Chadron Nebraska when an eastbound Ohio and North Western double header hit a washout caused by a cloudburst. The crash occurred about forty miles from Chadron. Rescue and investigation followed as crews worked to recover victims and assess damage.
Julius A Eriksen advertises household furnishings at 944 Mass background: Leumas Photo Studio displays new Sepia photos. Rosemint beverage at Wiedemann's. Ed Parsons offers a beautiful new pattern in silverware.
Grain and provisions report from Kansas City with Wheat July 80 % Sept 87 50 Dec 81 450 cash No 2 hard 94e No 2 red 95 96e Corn July 683g¢ Sept 63440 Dec 52 4e cash No 2 mixed 74 No 2 white 77 4oc Rye To be named. Hay 10 50 to 9 25. Butter 21e per lb. Live stock receipts and prices show cattle 1500 head beef steers 4 85 to 8 40 cows 2 40 to 6 35 stockers 3 60 to 5 50 hogs 22 000 receipts top 6 26.
BRITISH AMERICAN PORTLAND reports Nowata Oklahoma cement company acquires gas plant plint and franchises serving Nowata Vinita and nearby areas. The investment guide cites potential profits above 24 percent and urges investigation. Contact Hill P Wilson at 702 Mass. St.
Listings include corner lot for sale 8 room house at 2000 price with terms, lost cuff button monogram O LN found yesterday with owner to call 911 Mass St for contact, 10/acre farm 445 miles west of Lawrence on California Road with 66 roomed house barns and pasture offered by Leroy N Walling, new phone / WANTED buyers for old bombings at 1238 Kentucky St, Mrs E Greer, FOR SALE Timothy Hay $5 per ton available tomorrow, 1863 Bell J phone.
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