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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1901

Page

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Younger brothers eligible for parole in Minnesota prison

At a regular board meeting in Stillwater Minnesota the state prison managers voted unanimously to parole the Younger brothers who are serving life terms. The parole must gain approval from the state pardon board before taking effect and may be considered at a special session if needed. The new parole law allows release after about twenty four years of imprisonment less good behavior time.

St Paul Board of Managers Sillwater State Pardon Board Ife Board of Pardona Ile Pardon Board

Powder explosion maims five at Lehigh Valley Coal

May 7 Wilkesbarre Pa heavy colliery disaster injures five men riding a mine trip when powder ignites. Cars cascade downhill and explode on reaching the bottom. The blast devastates the slope as workers suffer severe injuries. Other items note wage strikes in St Louis, a Capetown steamer ashore, and various civic updates.

Manaway Fander Espiedeain Penneyivaniz

Wife Testimony Highlights Eastman Murder Trial in Cambridge

Mrs Eastman, wife of defendant Chase Eastman, testified for most of the forenoon in Cambridge as the Eastman murder trial unfolds. She wept at times, recalled preceding events, and disputed previous witnesses' statements. Eastman then testified in his own defense while Attorney General Knowlton declined to cross examine him.

Cambridge Mass Eastman Mra Eastman Grogan Grogan, Jr Essimse Gregan Knowlton Esatman Chase Eastman

Jacksonville Fire Deaths Rise After Friday Blaze

May 7 report from Jacksonville states two more victims found, city cleanup and aid for the homeless continue, supplies arriving, new building contracts let, while New York sends ten cars of provisions and clothing for survivors.

Jackeonville New York Sulfarera Jacksonville

Prohibition Laws Pledge at New City Mayor Court Crowns

May 7 Kenea City Dr J A Trenolog sworn in as mayor after recent election. He appoints Thomas Gowdy marshal and W O Knight city attorney and orders strict enforcement of the prohibitory laws. He opens the meeting with prayer and urges oath compliance and Sabbath observance. He warns cigarrette sellers will be prosecuted and drunkenness, public or private, will be handled firmly. A Lyinching is mentioned in context of law enforcement. Frank Clark transferred to Sumner county jail on charges of criminal assault on his 15 year old mother and threats of lynching. Rumors of Germany Russia tensions denied by London.

Aleka Bor Syeily D. van Sieklen Slite Smith Lynx Creek Ares Lee Grahan Si Aree Fred Shacklesford Rhode Island Dick Lane Fresim Cal Henry Willoughby Man Thopan San Francisco Franke Pleehaccy Strom Gillert Devoe Philadelphia United States General Assembly Presbyterian Church Educasjona Dua Joy Thibose Cape Name Alameda County United States Circuit Court of Appeals Nome Dubose O. Jase Compteis Keneas City Bhiar Garnett Kangas Saga J A Trenolog Alty Thomas Gowdy W O Knight Wichite Frank Clark Wicchita Sumper County

Planet Eros May Be Two Bodies, Says Lunn

University of Chicago astronomy instructor A C Lunn reports three months of telescope observations suggesting the planet Eros alternates in apparent size. He cites two theories: light reflection changes during rotation or Eros consists of two celestial bodies appearing alternately as it spins, a view echoed by a Vienna observer.

Profensor A.C. Loun A C. Lunn University of Chicago Lunn Chicago Inter

Interest in Opening of Kiowa and Comanche Reservations

Washington wire reports a flood of public interest as Oklahoma’s Kiowa and Comanche land openings draw inquiries from thousands. The General Land Office rec eives about 20,000 letters and 200 per day, with many marked personal. Secretary Hitchcock also receives a high daily tally.

Oklahoma Washington Chicago Record-Herald General Land Office Hitchcock

Jointists Fear Closure Rumors Surface in Keosas City

May 7 report from Keosas City says rumors persist that all jointeries may close Thursday afternoon. While unverified, a basis for the claim exists. An assault on a young lawyer aiding temperance proponents could trigger a crisis.

Keosas City

Court Orders Railway President to Produce Books

Kansas City May 7 Judge Wofford orders Holmes, president of the Metropolitan Street Railway, to appear before a special grand jury with books and papers from the company’s department. Holmes’ refusal leads to contempt and custody until a higher court rules.

The Gullian Street Railway Company Beaks Kansas City Wofford Criminal Court W Hf Holmes Metropoltan Suvet Railway Company Ouim Holmes

Church Trial Over Publicator Books Seized

Chicago church authorities begin a three day session to decide if Rev Dr George Gilbert’s book The Revelation of Jesus contains heretical paragraphs. The Chicago Theological Seminary directors hear charges that the work is doctrinally erroneous.

Chicago Chicago Theological Seminary Geori Gilbert Gilbert Jesus

Lackawanna Men Out Over Hourly Day Demand

A strike hit the Delaware Lackawanna and Western rail line as 900 workers across shop, engine, and maintenance crews walked off demanding a half hour day at current pay. The action swelled when Saturday workers joined, creating nearly 3,000 Lackawanna staff on strike heading toward Scranton. Separate reports mention a Watch Trust bid to absorb the American Waltham Watch plant and Elgin factory holdings in Elgin. Ottawa University receives Rockefeller gift conditionally tied to further subscriptions.

Aclanton Delaware Lackawanna && Western Railway Lackawanna Scranton Watch Trust Wilthwin, Mags American Waltham Watch Company Elgin Company Elgin, I

Town Hit by Wind Storm Rips Milan Falls Lime Stone Counties

A May 7 report from Houston details a high wind with heavy rain and hail damaging homes and crops in Milan Falls and Limestone counties. Baileville, a 175 resident town in Mil county, reportedly wrecked with injuries, while in McClanahan Falls county the Baptist church collapsed and J C Owens colored was killed with about a dozen whites injured. Cotton and grain crops suffered extensive losses.

Houston Tex Milan Falls Limestone Baileville Mil County McClana’han Falls County J. C. Owens

Presidential Party Visits Big Mine on Arizona Trip

Congress, Arizona, May 7. The presidential party spent several hours touring the large gold mine near Phoenix, 70 miles northwest of the city. Officials welcomed the party in Deming and Benson, with New Mexico statehood supporters featured along the route on a hot, dusty journey from El Paso. The train then moved on to Tucson and Phoenix, ending the day with a ceremonial greeting.

Congress Arizona Thin Place Phaalx Justice Street Fl Paso New Mexico Tate Dering Gay Otero M. Berger New Mevion Press Association EL Basu Deming Benson Banke Tucson Elonk Op Khoenix

Allied Commanders View American Soldiers Says Barron Gazelee

The New York World Pelege correspondent relays impressions of Allied generals on American troops. British General Barron praises American discipline and independence, while Gazelee and French officers welcome better relations yet cite language as a barrier. Japanese commander Marsini Maguuichi commends the Yankees, calling them fine soldiers and likening the U.S. Army to the Yankees of the West.

China New York Chaffee McMahon General Barron Edward Gazelee Barren Cuba Thea America Gazelee Barron Elet Chaffee T6 Turk Gelluril Freys Tartar le Fg Europe United States Marsini Maguuichi Chater

Oil situation described as quiet and hopeful near Kelly well

Beaumont Texas May 1 report states oil activity remains orderly with prospects good. The Kelly well is half a mile east, down 1309 feet without oil. Other notes include Kare cured of bubonic plague at Ann Arbor and campus disinfection, and a packed schedule of diverse local items.

Beaumont Tex Kiser-Kelly Kelly Kot Ann Arbor Mich Charles TR. Kare Cumming Yolpasml University Hare

Home for Murderers Plan by Cleveland Woman

Mrs Clara Alice Wisavll of Cleveland proposes a reform home for murderers pardoned from prison to be built near Toronto. Fundraising tops $10,000 with another $7,000 pledged, to be named the Nicholas Meeney Home for Amy of the Prince of Peace. The plan retains a chapel and hospital and aims to rehabilitate discharged inmates. Ontario govt negotiates a railway grant of 1,542,000 acres for a north province line, with a syndicate funding a 300 mile route and government control of rates.

Cleveland Entebilab Clara Alice Wisavll Bolielt Dante Tino Nicholas Mteeney Nicholas Hleeney Canada Ontario Algoma Pittsburg Dispatch

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