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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1917

Page

6

Convicted Slayer Chooses Execution by Shooting

Salt Lake City Utah June 29 1906 Convicted slayer Howard De Weese sentenced to death for the murder of his wife last September has elected to be shot rather than hanged The Utah law allows death by shooting but he asked guards to avoid a drawn out death and to aim to be instantaneous He eloped with the wife of Harry Fisher from New York and after fleeing to Reno and Pacific coast cities they returned to Salt Lake City The murder was discovered when neighbors entered the apartment and found Mrs De Weese’s body Her features were crushed with an iron In the interim De Weese surrendered to Chicago police and confessed to other burglaries and boasted of being a top diamond thief of the era

Salt Lakety Utah Howard de Weese de Weese Harry W. Fisher Haberdasher New York Reno Pacific Coast Tve Salt Lake City

Californian Kidney Trouble Victim Hails Remedy

A damaged ad style notice reports Jack Mattes of Copperopolis California describing severe kidney and bladder pain. It claims Foley Kidney Pills restore kidney function, ease pain, and boost strength, with testimonial tone praising the product and its effects.

Copperopolis Calit Reay Barber & Son

Kansas National Guard to be fully equipped before mobilization

Kansas National Guard units will list all equipment before August 5 as they move to Federal Service. Major R Neill Rahn will file requisitions with the militia bureau thirty days prior, detailing hats shirts coats breeches leggings shoes blankets rifles belts meat cans caps knives forks and spoons to ensure minimal delay in outfitting.

Kansas Guard Topeka Kan Kansas National Guard Militia Bureau Kansas R. Neill Rahn United States

New Water Mains Project Starts Soon on Tennessee Street

Crews will lay a reinforced water main along Tennessee street from the 800 block toward South Lawrence as the first section of this summer program. A 1 inch pipe will be used on Tennessee street north to Ninth, and a 12 inch pipe southward. Workmen will begin placing the pipe and making connections amid prior material delays, now expected to ease.

Tennessee Tennessee Street South Lawrence

Enactments of 1917 Legislation Cause Funds Mixups

Topeka reports that special enactments by the 1917 legislature may cause the state to lose nearly 125 000 in fees. The largest sums involve grain inspection, fish and game, and auto mobile licenses. Nearly 60 000 held by the license department could be redirected to departmental use next year. Auditor Fred Knapp seeks AG Brewster guidance on fund mixups from the recent statutory changes.

Topeka General Revenue Fund Brewster Fred Knapp State Grain Inspection Department Fish and Game Department Automobile License Department Treasury

Peril of Democracy Warns of War Motive

Prof B F Moore of the University told the Woman's Forum that Germany violated American rights to push the U S into World War with technical grounds. He argued democracy would vanish if Germany won, urging broader justification in the President's message. Also notes visits by Mrs Carl Peterson and Mrs Ed Johnson of Spokane to Kansas City and Lawrence trips by Mr and Mrs R S Stewart and their children.

U. S Moore Germany America B. F. Moore Woman's Forum Congress Carl Peterson Ed Johnson Spokane Wash John Johnson Kansas City

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound testimonial

Des Moines woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her life after a serious female ailment. She says doctors warned of an operation but she recovered enough to handle housework and now recommends the remedy. The ad touts roots and herbs and claims forty years of proven value for women’s health.

Des Moines Iowa Lydia E. Pinkham Blanche Jefferson Lyon St Lydia E. Am

Wear Those Shoes That Tortured You

A Cincinnati authority touts freezone treatment for corns with a quarter-ounce costing little at drug stores. It claims pain relief and easy removal of hard or soft corns without inflaming surrounding skin. The ad promotes a cheap remedy and urges readers to try it.

Cincinnati

Skin trouble costs many a man his job

A brief piece notes that skin eruptions, though not contagious, drive employers to replace affected workers. It argues managers avoid unclean appearances and urges prevention to maintain employability. The passage reflects early 20th century concerns about personal hygiene affecting job prospects.

Two Local Visitors Travel to Kansas City for Day

Mr. L. N. Lewis and Mr. Hugh Means journeyed to Kansas City this morning for a day trip. Coal! Coal! Coal! Logan-Moore Lumber Company offers winter coal with phone contact 118. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Taylor, who had visited Mrs. G. A. Landberry, returned home to Texecana, New Mexico.

Logan-Moore Lumber Company Bell Ralph Taylor G. A. Landberry Texecana New Mexico

Douglas County bills and salaries published 1917 list

First published notice lists numerous payments by the Douglas County Commissioners for 1917 including salaries, clerical work, supplies, road work, jail, and various services. Total vouchers issued amount to 10,706.94 with numerous individual entries for individuals and firms across departments.

Lawrence Daily Journal-World Board OF County Commissioners Douglas County Walton, LaReine E Easter Royal, Lacy F Moss Chas Horne, Serena Lindley, C. F Sete I Hosford, F Phillips Fincher J. P Schultz, Geo. I Gillum H. IL Andrews, Allison Wilson J. H Gordon, Jane Puffer, Lloyd Lane O. J Smith William JR Eens Wetzel Geo Gregory Brune Geo Ny Brown M. E Cece Eece Reese Hartley Ives Lbr. Co Ma-Cove Leauge Ae Dale B. H University Book Store Kansas Electric Utilities Co Current Court House Clark W. M Savior Jesse McCarty Peckham, Clothing Co Ee Hicks A. A Speigle Northrup Estelle Woodward J. R J. F Walters L. M Assteaink Sizer G. C Ihad Rudolph John C Messenheimer Salary Russell J. L Hardtarfer G. W Bigelow Brane Grostidier Henry Bounty Baker Bros Faedicke M. W Hicks Chark Winters Alva Marinel J. C Bounty Gerstenberg Godfrey Funk, T. D Isaac Chas. E Jones Hh. T Nileamb. & Son Lescher & Power Jones Thomas J A. C A. C., Helping Sizer, G. C., Salary. Kranius Childrens Home Power Co Rose Dewey Dewy Eugene Bounty Wright FP. N Garrett Vernon B Bounty Wilson W. G Seeneee Schwalm J. T Gilges Weimer Earl D

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