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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

Page

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Local Real Estate and Abstract Firms Advertised in Lawrence

An assortment of business notices from Lawrence highlights firms offering real estate services and abstracts of title. Donnelly Bros Livery Stable sits at Comer New Hampshire and Winthrop, with telephone 190. Wm T Sinclair promotes real estate and mortgage loans. George A Banks & Son advertises abstracts of title and fire insurance. Hospital Investment and Investments lists real estate and bonds with Merchants Nations Bank Building addressed in Lawrence.

Donnelly Bros Comer New Hampshire Winthrop Sia Telephone Lawrence, Kans WM. T. Sinclair Massachusetts George A. Banks & Son Hospord Investment OG Investments

Fleet Contact Sees Battleship Connecticut Near Mexican Coast

Cal march 11 direct radio link from San Diego market station to the battleship Connecticut off the Mexican coast early today. It transmitted twenty six dispatches to Washington. Exact fleet position not given but within 400 miles of Magdalena Bay today.

Cal San Diego Mexican Washington Magdalena

Waning Star of Mulafatid Signals Shifting Power

Paris dispatches report Mulafatid the fledgling Sultan of the South sees his star fall as French victories mount. Hafid’s indifference fuels disaffection and resentment among supporters amid mounting colonial conflict.

Paris Moerovee Mulafatid Hafid

Morse Pleads Not Guilty To Joint Indictments

New York March 11 Charles W Morse former banker and Alfred Curtis former president of the National Bank of North America pleaded not guilty to joint indictments charging conspiracy and making false entries. They were released on heavy bond.

New York Charles W. Morse Alfred Co Curtis National Bank of North America

Fire kills six workers in Northwestern Company warehouse blaze

Six firefighters were overcome and reportedly died after exposure to wood alcohol fumes during a dry goods warehouse fire at the Northwestern Company plant in Minneapolis. The blaze broke out early today, sending crews to the scene and prompting evacuations.

Minneapolis Northwestern Compo‘Board Company

Miss Robson Shines in Lawrence Opera House Play

Review notes Miss May Robson as Aunt Mary delivering a warm, nuanced performance that captivates the audience. The cast, including Josephine Drake and David Proctor, earns praise for distinct characters while scenery limits hinder full staging on a small Lawrence stage.

Lawrence Howe David Anne Warner May Robson Aunt Mary Miss Robson Xcelient Josephine Drake Butty Frohmen Ais David Proctor Mary Jack Storey Mitchell Storey Pringe of Pilsen Kakonazao Jack Lawrence Opera House the Journal Ness Robeon el ‘Gar Robson Hobson Stuart Osamy Francie Wilson China Shake Spear of Cotleges Delonge Troeter Sodomet Dante Columbus Miss Belson

Manila Fire Ravages District Destroying Shacks

A Manila blaze today devastated about 2000 native shacks in the Semroni district. Officials estimate damage at 100000 dollars in property losses and gold seized in the fire.

Iil i Semroni Manila

Orchard Pleads Guilty to Murder in Idaho

Harry Orchard withdrew a not guilty plea and changed to guilty before Judge Frey Wood in Caldwell Idaho. He admitted planting a dynamite bomb at Governor Steunenberg's residence on December 30 1905. Orchard was arrested January 2 and confessed involvement by William D. Haywood George A Pettibone and Charles L Moyer.

Caldwell Idaho Harry Orchard Aout Wood Wood Nove Orchard Orchard Dormer Stennenbers Steunerhers William D. Haywood Charles L. Moyer George A. Pettibone Western Federation of Miners Haywood Pettibone Boise Moyer

Butter Makers Meet Opens in St Paul With Large Attendance

The Butter Makers from nearly every state began a three day convention in St Paul. More than 2000 members attend the opening. Governor Jubason gave the welcome address.

St. Paul Union Jubason

Assemblyman introduces mock resolution on Philippine independence

In Manila on March 21 an assemblyman proposed a resolution directing Philippine delegates in Washington to ask Congress when independence would be granted. The motion faced ridicule and was withdrawn.

Manila Washington

Walsh New Trial Plea In Chicago Banker Case

The article reports continued arguments in Chicago on March 11 for a new trial on behalf of John R Walsh, the convicted banker, in the U S district court. The proceedings focus on securing post verdict relief and rehearing.

Chicago John R Walsh United States

Hargis Trial Continued in Coal Firm Receiver Fight

Tavis of Chicago, a coal operator, asked the court to appoint a receiver for the Illinois Kanawha Hale Company, with George Gould named as manager. Proceedings continue in Chicago as the case moves forward.

Tavis Chicwsa Jt Court Liuile Kanawha Syn- Haale, Ai Company George Gould

Decision In School Fire Blames Conditions In Cleveland

Coroner Burke rendered a decision in the Collinwood school fire case blaming existing conditions but charging no one with direct fault. The inquiry traced factors cited by authorities and noted no single party at fault.

Cleveland Ohio Burke Collinwood Schwol Bre Tu Luult

Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Hargis Murder Trial

Jackson Ky March 11 The Beech Hargis murder case against his father Judge James Hargis was continued to the next term of court after a hung jury.

Jackson, Ky Beech Hargis James Hargis

Gustafson Builds Fresh Stock At Gustation

Gustation grocer Gustafson reports a full new stock and no antiques as spring goods arrive from East. He touts fresh Eagle brand items and modern designs, noting old stock is exhausted and a complete refresh is underway for patrons.

San Jackson Jehu Abner Gus James Tafson Cuckrill Whay Gustafson New Eagle Ystafson

Twelyn Nesbit Thaw Seeks Divorce From Harry K Thaw

In New York today the first step toward a much discussed separation was reported as a clerk was sent to Matteawan to serve papers on Harry K Thaw. Lawyers for Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and Mrs. Winifred Thaw denied any truth to rumors of opposition to the divorce and noted Thaw has sought reconciliation while Evelyn Thaw seeks permanent separation with provisions for support.

New York Willie Thein Telay Nana Stanford White Win. Thaw Harry Franklin Bartlett Eller Thaw Win Tewand Evelyn Thaw Harry RR

Personal notices and social updates from local households

Fragmentary pastiche of personal notes mentioning Mmes Was et, Orta beday, Chae, Mrs. By Baaetes, Mrs. Devine Prive, Lote, GHromtin, and others. Indicates social calls, visits, and expectations of absence with unclear dates or places.

Baaetes Ae Cts Devine Ate Lote Ghromtin

Ratify Hague Treaty Debate in Washington Session

In Washington a committee on foreign relations considered ratifying the Hague treaty. A proviso would require that all disputes be submitted individually for arbitration. Favorable reports were ordered on revenues relating to the rules of wayaad and the prohibition of projectiles from balloons.

Washington, Mare Snatch Committee On Foreign Relations Wayaad

Trial Proceedings拖 Slowly in New York Court

A triad led by Raymond Abehevek the canontian faced a slow trial today as work continues with prospects of a jury before adjournment tonight. Mrs. Titehevel, the defendant's wife, had been barred from the courtroom yesterday but was allowed to enter today amid spectators.

New York Raymond Abehevek Seenrin

Methodist Sensation and Confused Notes on Rites

Fragmentary text mentions Methodist themes and names like Mare and Pope in garbled phrases. The article presents unclear lines about rituals or events with scattered words and broken sentences.

Patrolman Killed In Suspected Street Ambush

Fragmentary report describes a patrolman shot on a city street on a March date, with others wounded. Authorities pursue a suspected assailant, while the officer’s colleagues and the public react to the violent incident.

From Prominent Family in Wah Georgia

Miss Ideth Lardee, daughter of WooUk Lardee, an attorney, was killed in a recent accident. She was noted as one of the best known young women of the area and had been engaged to Miss Sacral Weed. the pair had planned a serious venture together.

Wah Mareh

Mining Convention Opens as 350000 Miners Arrive

Indianapolis March 11 The leaders of 350000 coal miners arrive for the United Mine Workers of America convention starting tomorrow. About 1000 delegates from anthracite and bituminous fields plan to set a joint wage scale to renew an interstate agreement and set terms for a new rate effective April. President Mitchell retires April 1.

Tndianapolis Tad United Mine Workers of America Mitchell

Tragic double tragedy at fashionable boarding school

Two women, Miss Elizabeth Weed and Miss Thurd ee Hardee, died in a dormitory at a Philadelphia area boarding school after a complex sequence of killings and suicides. Investigators say both women were longtime friends with diverging views, and police found a revolver with two chambers in Weed s hand. The school housed daughters of wealthy families from across the country.

Mitch TL Eselsive Liss Sarah Chamber Phiiadelphia Tod Wail Elizabeth Dattev Bavidoash Georgia Iide wWet Wellesley College Andoboin Meaway Slort Miss Weed Aml Laurens Seliwal M Weed Teneh Pardee Weel Sedyel Miss Therdee Miss Hardee

Roosevelt orders inquiry into stock gambling practices

President Roosevelt directs Herbert Rix Smith of the Bureau of Corporations to investigate stock trading schemes viewed as gambling. The aim is to study transfers and contracts that may undermine market integrity and seek potential federal action to curb such activities.

Washington,d. C Roosevelt Herbert Rix Smith Bureau of Corporations Loci Dell

Despondent cigar salesman kills wife then suicides

Despondent over unemployment Joseph Sartine, a St Louis cigar salesman, shot his wife in the throat this afternoon and then killed himself with carbolic acid. Mrs Sartine is in a dying condition.

St. Louis Joseph Sartine Sarine

Young People's Missionary Movement Meets in Pittsburg

The second day of the Young People's Missionary Movement convention in Pittsburg Pennsylvania featured a number of addresses as part of the program on March 11.

Pittsburg Young People's Missionary _Movement

Grain and Livestock Markets Reported Across Kansas City and Chicago

Wheat and corn prices show May and July contracts with strong cash bids for No. 2 grades. Hay prices range from 9.25 to 9.75 for choice timothy prairie. Cattle receipts total around 5,000 native steers and 3.40 to 3.50 for stockers and calves, while hogs run about 15,000 with packers near 4.25 to 4.45. Summer contracts in Chicago mirror bid depths with soybeans and oilseed values listed alongside pork and lard futures.

Grain and Provisions Kansas Ctty Rte. Hay Chose Timothy Choice Prairie

Oklahoma Delegates Face Taft-Centered Convention

Oklahoma City braces for a three way presidential struggle as delegates at large head toward a Taft dominated Chicago convention. The party committee’s bid for a temporary organization failed, signaling a tense fight over permanent leadership and future rules.

Oklabnaa City Okly Findica Taft Atted Delesarion Tranter Havine Dean Norris JLB Myek Lawton Vis

Senate debate over reinstatement of discharged soldiers

A congress session discusses extending the period to reinstate Black soldiers discharged for cause. The president transmitted a message confirming substantiated facts and urging extension to allow reinstatement for those not within the dismissal terms. Senator Warren and Senator Foraker present committee positions.

Trownsville Senate Warren Foraker

Petry Granted Papal Knight of St. Gregory the Great

Chicago reports Ambrose Petry of the city has been made a Knight of St. Gregory the Great by papal decree. Petry founded the Chapel Car ministry traveling place to place to conduct services and organize parishes and chapel buildings. The note adds that the war has recently seen success in Wausau.

Chicago Quigley Ambrose Petry St. Gregory the Great Ehurch Petry Wausas

Child Congress Meets in Washington for Press Promotion Plan

Washington March 11 the international congress on the welfare of the child enters a second day with a conference with its press committee to plan press work. A business session followed with proposed amendments to the bylines and reports from foreign delegates read aloud.

Washington International Congress of the Welfare of the Child

Swarthmore Board Rejects Miss Jeanes Bequest on Sports Ban

Philadelphia March 11 Swarthmore College board declines land bequest from Anna T Jeanes conditional on stopping inter collegiate athletic participation. Committee report valued the property and led to the decision to refuse the gift unless the athletic program ends.

Philadelphia Swarthmore Entege Anna T. Jeanes Jeanes

Mr Bryan Becomes College Mason at Acacia Initiation

Lincoln Neb March 11 W J Bryan was initiated as a member of the Daleth chapter of Acacia at the University of Nebraska. Members of the university school of law attended the ceremonies. Kansas University also has an Acacia chapter.

Lincoln, Neb W. J. Bryan Daleth Acacia University of Nebraska Louse University School of Law

Wanted governess or maid by private family

Classified notice seeking a position as governess or maid from a white high school graduate. Includes address and date in a 20th century classified ad style.

AG A the Journel

Senator Elect Kemp Killed in Amite Duel

Democratic Senator-Elect D L Kemp was shot and killed by C F L Hyde in Amite Mississippi East Tennessee March 11. The two men quarreled over the recent democratic state primary election with Hyde accusing Kemp of dishonesty. A later confrontation ended in a duel in which Hyde was uninjured.

Amite D. L. Kemp C. FL Hyde Hyde Kemp

Defends U S Navy in Alia Trial Testimony

The state rested in the Alia trial in Denver after three alibi witnesses testified that Alia was sane. Naval aide to President Roosevelt A L Key testified before the Senate Naval Affairs committee and likened epilepsy to brain storm events, urging continued testimony under committee rules while comparing American ships to British vessels built since 1899.

Denver Col Mareh Alia Washington, D. C Leo A. L. Key Roosevelt Hale Keys

Night riders raid Gibson county tenants warn to leave

A March 1 report from Trenton Tennessee describes night riders raiding Gibson county and firing at negro tenants who were told to vacate. A separate item offers a $15 reward for the recovery of a missing black female greyhound puppy last seen near the Union Pacific depot. Information leads to recovery should be directed to Monk's Livery Barn in Lawrence.

Trenton Tenn Gibson County Union Pacific Monk's Livery Barn Lawrence

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