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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
1
The Santa Fe Hotel reports a 100 percent rise in patronage over six months and pledges to improve meals and rooms. Local services advertised include livery stables, real estate and insurance, mortgage loans, and various shops along Massachusetts and Vermont streets, with multiple small business notices and storefronts.
A LaPorte Indiana home burned to the ground exposing a grisly crime hub. Authorities say the site functioned as a clearing house for murders, a revelation likened to the Benders case. The mystery remains unsolved with few clues.
Storm wreckage and a sprawling murder case at the Guiness farm in La Porte unfold as authorities dig up five bodies, including Jennie Olson Guiness. They suspect Bella Guinness, a Norwegian-born widow, of luring victims from Chicago and shipping bodies home. Sheriff Smulzer and deputies intensify the search, while a missing head and altered basement walls drive fresh efforts.
Juenver May 1. A bandit involved in a bank robbery near Chanthuyim Kansas on April 17 is arrested in Denver and confesses to police. The suspect fled across streams and evaded a posse, pursuing extradition without papers as authorities connect him to the Curt bath bank robbery. The case highlights one of the most daring holdups in this Kansas region.
Probate Judge Hugh Means handled a flurry of weddings this morning as a marriage fever spread. Danial J. Benson of Tungmnusie wed Libbie Adams of Topeka, followed by Arthur Heynells of Lawrence tying with Kate McGee of Oakhill Mo. Emil Hunsinger and Jessie Ady Wertulgy were married by the probate bond.
Washington May 1 Senator Warren reported to the senate the complete agreement of the conferences on the army appropriation bill. It provides a flat increase of 50 a year for officers and a thirty percent rise in pay for enlisted men. The measure, with added supplies and equipment funding cut, reduces total outlays by 3,463,102 from the combined bills.
Loneville Kentucky May 6 the court of appeals at Frankfort refused to dissolve the injunction against Louisville city authorities preventing interference with betting at the Downs meeting. The ruling lets betting continue under the current system.
At Hartford May U Roosevelts administration backed by Connecticut Republican State Convention twelve of fourteen delegates to the national convention are instructed to vote for Taft. The scene reflects party unity in endorsing Taft as the presidential candidate.
Boise Idaho May 6 Governor Godding grants reprieve to Harry Orchard sentenced to hang next Friday until July 2 while the pardon board reviews the case.
Ezra Meeker's ox team passed through Eudora at two this afternoon. Roads are muddy and the pace is slow. The caravan is expected here this evening around six o'clock.
A temperance gathering filled the Baptist church in Douglas County with strong attendance as the county W C T U conducted sessions all day. Lawrence hosted a surveying party from Paul V Tutian of Indianapolis surveying the Kansas Traction line near Bam's Grove, Coffeyville to Topeka, within four miles of town. A busy slate of social events followed including weddings, garden parties, sewing clubs, and bridge scores with local and visiting guests from Kansas City, St Joseph, Berkeley and beyond.
Billings Montana May 6 Woman Hamilton believed oldest pioneer in the northwest dying of stomach cancer. Hamilton left Missouri in 1832. A few years later he joined fur traders up the Missouri river. He was an Indian fighter and a government scout.
Ten cents fare each way on festival transport. Ten or twelve persons carried on the trip.
Meeker 6 Here speaks on the Oregon Trail from Washington where he was received by the President. He travels to county seats and speaks to crowds, selling books and souvenirs while recounting pioneer days and the British rule in Oregon. He was born December 29 1830 in Huntsville Butler County Ohio and emigrated to old Oregon in 1852 with his wife.
St Paul Minn May 6 Democratic party voters in Minnesota select delegates to county and state conventions. A split between Bryan and Johnson factions shapes the race with no county conventions selecting delegates to the state convention meeting in St Paul on May 10.
A group of political prisoners attempted escape at Alexandrovsk on May 6 leading to killings and many wounded. Led by Hlinsky they overpowered guards during yard exercise, with two prisoners dying and ten escaping, while they killed three guards and wounded six. The attacker, linked to the 1906 assassination of General Count Alexis P. leutiev? of Tver, were subdued after armed confrontation.
Real estate transfers and bankruptcies listed including Mary C Finlay and survivors of Andrew Finlay transferring two lots in North Lawrence to Henry Finlay for 500 dollars. Other deeds show Olmsted to Olsey Olmsted for 150 dollars, and transfers in West Lawrence and Baldwin. Notable bankruptcy petition against a Baldwin paper company with total liabilities around 190,000 dollars and assets about 150,000 dollars.
Public notice lists a quit claim deed dated May 1 1908 from W C Steen and A D Steen to Harvey D Hill for Lots 118 and 120 Monroe Street Baldwin Kansas. Included are restored ads for bed stocks tools wallpaper patterns and piano lessons plus weather related note urging Straffon's Menthol on hand.
Nomination meeting in Columbus ends in chaos as Harmon and other nominees clash with Cincinnati delegates over vote count. Police arrest disorderly delegates after attempts to alter the tally. Final ballot shows Harmon 512, Powerene 363, Sandles 97. Harmon declared the nominee.
Columbus Ohio May 6 the democratic state platform was informally agreed upon by the committee on resolutions and is strongly endorsed Bryan and instructs delegates to the national convention to vote for him the anti rule is declared for Cleveland ire noted chairman and secretary of the resolutions committee are Harmann and?
The Republican convention in Birmingham Alabama began at noon with large attendance. Chairman Thompson praised the party and President Roosevelt administration and Secretary Taft. W L Fairly was chosen temporary chairman. The resolutions include Tutt instructions.
New York May 6 The trials of Charles W Morse Alfred H Curtis and Augustus Heinze on charges tied to their conduct at New York banks will start in June per a United States district attorney announcement. All three pleaded not guilty at arraignment.
London reports indicate sixty Afghans died in the Byhtiog clash between a large Afghan force and British troops. The battle occurred last Saturday in the Khyber pass near Landi-Khotal according to two dispatched messages received here.
Springfield Mo May 6 Yesterday's action shutting local Frisco system shops was rescinded today affecting two thousand men as workers resume duties and operations return to normal under revised directive.
An Olive Oil advertisement entices readers to Raymond's Drug Store to try a pure olive oil praised by a child and described as a strong seller and repeat purchase. The note repeats the ad line about seeing Gustafson's Mount Vernon ad in this issue and encourages stopping at the listed store.
Classified brief lists 160 ere s for sale in Southwestern Kansas call 1007 Mass St For Rent five room house on an acre with gas and water at 1800 block Has East Road inquire 810 Kentucky St Wanted experienced girl for general housework immediate wages apply 947 Louisiana or Ball phone
An Atlantic fleet passes into San Francisco Bay with Bob Evans in command and Funston directing a cannon salute from the Presidio. The scene features wide spectacle as ships glide past, crowds gather, and officials, governors, and about 730000 citizens join in the national welcome. Decorations beautify the city as a twenty one gun salute marks the moment.
Columbus May 6 The mounted Ohio National Guard troop departed for Portswwuid en route to the tobacco district of Brows county to confront night riders reported from Kentucky terrorizing tobacco farmers.
T. J. Vealey, a carpenter, was working with a saw when a painful accident occurred this morning. He cut off two fingers of the right hand, the first and index finger, leaving him severely injured.
County commissioners visited the Little Wakirtien at the Bix Wakarusa in Kudera township to investigate proposed bridge construction and confirm details for erection.
The United States auxiliary cruiser Prairie arrived in Panama Colon this morning with Secretary of War Taft and his party aboard. He was welcomed by officials from the republic of Panama and the canal commission, symbolizing ongoing cooperation on the canal project.
A May 6 1908 ad extols the Mes Dougal Kitchen Cabinet as essential for every home. It claims to cut drugstore costs and save time and supplies, promoting better health and a brighter household life, with availability at Troburtyon ps and a display today.
Complete circulation of the air is secured by the Blizzard Refrigerator. For sale by Julius A. Eriksen. Don’t put it off any longer but do it now. Have Squires make your picture. a VERNON AD, IN THIS ISSUE, If you once had rubber tires on your buggy, you would never want a steel again. Let C. G. Schulz quote you prices on a set.
Grain and provisions report from Kansas City shows May. July and Sept futures for Wheat at various prices, No 2 hard and No 2 red ranges, mixed corn prices, hay values for Timothy and Prairie, and butter and egg quotes. Live cattle and hog prices noted with pieces on native cows and feeders and packers. Local meat source A. S Eliot at 183 Bridge Street advertised as offering the best meat in North Lawrence.
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