Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

Page 1

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1908

Page

1

Real Estate and Local Ads Include Gustafyon Store

WM T SINCLAIR real estate loans on insurance reliable abstracts of tire money on hand for meo Leann telephone bail 336 704 Massachusetts Those seeking graduation presents should visit Gustafyon for new items at lower prices Wonder Gas Range touted as miles ahead Julius A Eriksen Subscribe services left with Smiths News Depot.

WM. T. Sinclair Reliabse Tire Leann Massachusetts Gustafyon Arc Wonder Gas Range Julius A. Eriksen

May Festival in Lawrence hailed as most successful yet

The May Festival in Lawrence concluded with record crowds at Robinson Gymnasium. Prof Skiltoe led the effort with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and famed soloists from the East delivering a flawless program. Home talent night showcased Lawrence amateurs matching professional standards, with Gounod Faust praised and encored repeatedly. The event benefited University students, Lawrence residents, and neighboring towns alike.

Lawrence Skiltoo Cannet Satuday Robinson Gymnasium University Chicago Symphony Suehi Thalin Silo Erie Grea Gounod

Fire destroys Camp Cook town in South Dakota

Fire swept Camp Cook, a 400 resident town on the Little Missouri River north of Deadwood, destroying most buildings two days earlier. Loss estimated at about 200000 dollars as merchants evacuated cash from the bank vaults to safety and residents fought the blaze to spare the Weirbate building.

Deadwood S. D Camp Cook Little Missouri River Here Belle Fourche Little Missouri Bank

Prosperity committee urges Roosevelt aid for national revival

A National Prosperity Association committee from St. Louis called on President Roosevelt to press for measures to foster nationwide prosperity. The president was cordial and expressed willingness to help in every way possible.

Washington National Prosperity Association of

May Festival Praises Prof Skilton For Musical Success

Lawrence thanks Prof Skilton whose masterful genius drove the May Festival to success. The town praises his department for offering worthwhile goods and patrons for their support and tickets. Five festivals built in strength, this last one a wonder, with satisfactory results.

Lawrence Prof Skilton

Soldier Hills Three Tragedy on May Day

Manila reports a Grant Grant tragedy where Private Mike Beachran of the first United States cavalry killed Cheee and wounded three comrades before dying later. The injured include First Sergeant Wim Loex and Private Thomas Woodward. another, Private Edward Woodward, died of wounds. The assailant, a tehygrant in the report, is said to have become insane before the act.

Manila Mike Beachran First United States Cavalry Runanmnek Cheee Wim. Loex Viivave G. Wilson Thomas Woodward Kedward Woodward

Senate debates agricultural appropriation bill action today

Washington May 11 the agricultural appropriation bill was taken up by the senate under last Saturdays agreement to vote today. An amendment granting 25 percent of income from forest reserves timber sales and grazing land leases to the states where located was adopted.

Washington Senate

River Rising Sparks Caution Near Dam

River levels along the Kate river rose steadily through the day with about three feet of rise at the dam site. Officials warn danger may appear if water climbs ten feet, though no immediate peril is evident as upstream waters continue to discharge debris and silt downstream.

Kate

Taft Instructions Dominant At Republican State Convention

New Orleans Ga May 11 The Republican state convention met to choose delegates to the national convention Taft instructions appear almost certain The Bergwans residence at 724 North First Street long occupied will be for rent May 15 The house is in splendid condition modern rent 25 dollars per month Call LU S G Plank phone 97

New Orleans Taft N. If Bergwan’s

The Leader Ad Teases Low Price Strawberries Weekly

The Leader promotes wholesale prices with daily strawberry shipments and the city’s lowest rates. It mentions Julius IM Eriksen at 044 Mass. St. and Raymond's offering potato bug spray alongside Wonder Gas Ranges praised for their efficiency.

Julius IM. Eriksen

Senate moves to form a court of inquiry

Senator Raynor introduced a resolution authorizing the president to convene a five officer army court of inquiry to investigate Col. William F. Stewart at Fort Grant Arizona who was detailed to service until retirement. The senate will act tomorrow. In Cincinnati George H Stapeley & Co brokers assigned to Wm Bodener after a heavy business period and recent investigations affecting the brokerage industry led to the firm’s failure.

Washington Raynor Wm. F. Stewart Fort Grant Arizona Senate Cincinnati George H. Stapeley & Co Wm. Bodener Ocr. Fas General Buanesa

Market wire reports Kansas City grains and dairy prices

Wheat and corn futures for May July September listed with bid prices in Kansas City. Cash and No 2 grades shown for wheat corn and rye. Hay prices range from 10 to 12 dollars, butter at 22 cents, eggs unspecified.

Kansas City

GOOD BUTTER AT YOUR OWN PRICE MARKET REPORT

Markets show butter price pressures and cattle receipts with figures for native steers cows and heifers stockers and feeders bulls calves and per cent changes. Chicago market data dated May 11 includes grain quotes for wheat with May July and Sept contracts and mixed futures activity.

Tienes Chicago Alayena Toly

Wanted modern home on West side after July

Classified item seeks a 5 or 6 room house or cottage on the West side after July. Permanent renters preferred. Include location and price in reply to the Journal. Also notes a help wanted for a farm hand and a moving clothing business relocation to 1015 Mass. St. with inventory shift.

Owe Brest Je Lawrence Jern Kers Disht Lin St. SL Lda Ghneetient Li St St Stu St Sh Foo Num Ernie Tarn X. Y Care Journal

Gunness Case Evidence Grows at La Porte Farm

Reports from Laporte Indiana indicate evidence in the Gunness murder case is accumulating. Lamphere's letters and witness statements are cited as tying him to the deaths, while authorities push excavations and searches around the Gunness farm. A Pittsburg arrival rumor prompts police in multiple cities to continue the hunt for Mrs Belle Gunness.

Laporte Lamphere Dhelyetein Sen Bin

Bud Craig Murder Trial Opens After Jury Picked

The jury in the Bud Craig murder case, charged with killing David Fantroy, was selected at 2:20 PM. The panel includes J. J. Tobler Clinton Clay Harms Eudora A. E. Hitchcock Wakarusa R. M. Dunning Lawrence George F. Derby Clinton Henry Hagenbich Eudora Harry Davis Lawrence A. J. Busch Lawrence George W. Schell Lawrence Herman Schmidt Eudora Gus Buchheim Clinton J. T. Bell Palmyra. Testimony began shortly after with Craig’s attorneys Ord Clingatan James Mitchell and Clarence Roberts, aided by R. B. McWilliams for the state. A morning crowd of students earlier swelled the court, but attendance shifted once the trial started. locals recall Fantroy, an old colored soldier, was found dead on Washington’s Birthday with money missing, and Craig was later arrested in Kansas City and brought to Lawrence.

Bud Craig David Fantroy J. J. Tobler Clinton Clay Harms Eudora A. E. Hitchcock Wakarusa R. M. Dunning Lawrence George F. Derby Henry Hagenbich Harry Davis A. J. Busch George W. Schell Herman Schmidt Gus Buchheim J. T. Bell Palmora Ord Clingatan James Mitchell Clarence Roberts R. B. McWilliams Court House Washington David Fantroye Bud’ Craig Kansas City

Oklahoma Storms Leave Towns Wiped From Map

Terrible storms swept Oklahoma and nearby Kansas damaging towns, wrecking rail lines, and causing casualties including several fatalities. Reports describe Topeka and Enid area damage with homes destroyed, telegraph wires down, and widespread floods. In Nashville and Wichita similar wind and rain storms damaged crops and buildings. updates from Tulsa and other towns reflect extensive destruction and ongoing risk.

Enid Okla Nashville Here Clapp Russell & Givens James Webber Nashville Hotel Was Partially Wrecked, the Farmers’ Elegator Pioneer Telephone Company News Building

Coal Mines Reopened in Illinois Statewide

Springield Illinois May 11 workers resumed work in all coal mines after six weeks idle due to coalition.

Springfeld

Washington House approves DC gambling ban bill

Washington May 11 The house today accepted the senate amendments to the measure prohibiting race track gambling in the District of Columbia and thus finally passed it.

Washington House Oday Senate District of Columbia

Heavy Rain Harms St Joseph Streets and Railways

In St Joseph Missouri on May 11 the heaviest rain of the season fell overnight causing extensive street damage and numerous railroad washouts. Local reports note significant disruption to infrastructure and transportation.

St. Joseph, Mo

Escaped man testifies about Mrs Gunness crimes

George Anderson of Tarkio Missouri told at St Joseph station he escaped after being lured by Mrs Gunness in Indiana. He believes Gunness may still be alive and suspects she set fire to the farm house. He recalls a frightened eldest daughter and a man he suspects Nay Lamphere accompanied Gunness.

St. Joseph Isle Anderson Monteith Michigan Toll

Stop Over Privileges Expand Rail Tourist Travel

Stop over privileges for tourist tickets are being allowed on return trips from key cities including St. Louis Chicago Minneapolis St Paul and Kansas City with some New Orleans cases. The change follows a federal court action against ticket scalpers and is expected to boost travel to Colorado points with about 100000 visitors.

Kohlsat St. Louis Chicago Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City New Orleans Colorado Missouri River

Prisoner Escapes From Platte City Jail

Clyde Reed confined in Platte City Mo jail escaped during a May night storm by sawing his cell bars and climbing out a window He had a key to his shackles and used them to escape and to block pursuers by tying them to the sheriff's horse The report also notes a baseball score Kansas beat Missouri 9 to 2 at Columbia and includes garbled classified hints and odd ads

Leavenworth Clyde Reed Platte City Camden Point Reed Kansas Missouri Columbia Alyia

Roosevelt to lay cornerstone of International Temple of Peace

Washington May 11 President Roosevelt will lay the cornerstone of the first International Temple of Peace Friendship and Commerce. The event draws leaders from twenty one American republics with speeches by Roosevelt Root Nabacu and Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie contributes 750000 toward construction. The temple will house the International Bureau for cross border education.

Washington Roosevelt Root Nabacu Brazil Andrew Carnegie Cardinal Gibbons Bishop Cranston International Bureau Diplomatic Corps

Local ads and notices mix of names and services

A jumble of small ads mentions meal tickets at P F Remingtons, John Scheffer selling flowers and vegetables from 1109 Rhode Island street, shorthand or bookkeeping courses at Lawrence Business College starting next Monday, summer session with no vacation, Kennedy and Ernst at 826 Mass St Beth with phone 341, and a tip to call Chris Hunsinger for a rubber tired rig or hack.

Lawrence Business College Kennedy & Ernst Mass St. Beth Chris Hunsinger

Lawrence Undertaking Co Moves to 907 Mass St

Lawrence Undertaking Co. J. E. Bowlin manager successor to Robert son Undertaking Co now at 907 Mass. St. Both phones 392. University Mest Market handles all young corn fed beef best quality order here. Both phones 1023 Masa street.

Masa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Walling’s Gorner Leroy N. Walling St. Lawrence, Kas Business Directory Attorneys-At-Law Joseph E. Riggs Renmin Menger Masachusetts Street Aane Barker & Means, Attorneys-at-Law- Dulee Upers House C.J. Simmons Corte Y G. W. Jones F. A. Asanes Ohio Street FD. Morse Gavener Woodwant & Co J. A. Bechtel Tennessee Blair Varmont Bell Home N.C THE Fairfax Hone Massachusetts Street Santa FE Opera House Maes Bell Phona Mork Bros. & Sharp Eigeidge House Donnelly Bros Camel New Hampshire Winthrop ‘Su Telephone Lawrence, Kana George A. Banks Root No W. L. Douglas Abe Wolfson Mase Street Smith's News Depot Dakota United States Soldier Hills Three Raymond's Stewart Esence Pammans Bose Ont Bell Mass. St Dave Litwix Seema D. L. Eddy Gunness Case Indiana Pittsburg Mrs. Gunness Guinness Gunness Farm Clear Lake Kishtrip Lake Vitisburg Dittsburg Belle Gunness Cleveland and Littsburg Divisio Pennsylvania System Alianev Jhia Royal Police Rochester Topeka Kans Hew Lau “Townsend Tee Bud” Craig Case Rev Auch Tepeka Yester Watkins National Bank Wight Silver Cmail Grove Neosho Furiina South Aise Caen Caaind Arnett Viei Mutual Exel Maal Dhale Kallad Grand Ihe Ginal Goand Vornaiires Oklahma Texas and Kansas State Lines Axduras Feng Littlerebe Custos Dewey County Tulsa Wichita Omidpigda Kansis Watking H. Tucker Zion W.H .Haxinaber Aca H. Dans New York A.C. Mitchell J. Cy Moore Fayerestun Clin Eri Salina Ratsiae Alice Dhanunead Baldwin Tere Yusterdaa Tor Newmark A. Marks Q. Tirovenor M. G. Manley F. March Ber Insrie Dixon Monroe FCA Remy Kansas St A. Wood Jon Banker Byard Hank City Helen Alder Upeka T Irwin Suattinger Kopars Wesdeard Scott Hopkins Jane Norman Unc Kap-pow Rosalie Griffith Erediaite Acme Woodward State Bank Promellick T. J. Sweeney J. E. Stubbs E. J. Hilkey Cashler RB. Stubbs W. E. Spalding George Janes Luther N. Lewhe W. Hromelaick J. Sweeney Inco Badsky K. J. Hilkey J. E. Stubbu N. Jones Wilamsbury Helen Josephine Brickley Hal Lebrecht Fat Alpha Tau House Carl Rankin Fume Mardin Montana Ant Mowe Kanay City Col I. L. Moore Jona Tine Re ‘Ine G. W. Mirslall Concordia Edna Dismut i ‘ _ Newton Lis Hume Ia Ater Lis Huime California A. V. Mults G. Bumgard George Esterley O'Bryan Tupels Alutoni Sigma Chis Gus Koehler Otto Thies Spide’r Bailey Adele Marks Riday Miss Marks Ars. Joseph Glaser Leonard Leonard Wet Tumorrow Leopard Yokin Lo New York Paris Vladivostok Aimericans Beac Evelyn Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Harry K. Thaw St. Joe Gustafson Sely Seafpad Gnetafson International Temple of Peace Bright Tooking Black Seal Cigare R. F. Ingalls Hosford Investment Merchants National Bank Uawrence, Kansab Avisely P. F. Remington's John Scheffer Rhode ‘Sland Street Phona Bell Eoke's Economy Store University Mest Edison Straffon Ong Garland
Search Courier

Search the Lawrence Journal World Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawrence Journal World?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication