Local Business Notes and Services in Lawrence
A compact listing of local professionals and services including Dr G W Jones general practice and surgery, lodging and meals at the New Santa Fe Hotel, Opera House Livery Stable, Mork Bros Sharp Livery, Donnelly Bros Livery, real estate and mortgage services by Wm T Sinclair, and George A Banks & On abstract office. Includes contact details, prices and locations around Massachusetts Street and surrounding blocks.
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Rey Hose
Lawreneo
Leroy N. Walling
Mass
St., Lawrence
Kas
Santa FE
Lawrence
Opera House
Bell Phone
Union Prayer Meeting Tonight on Christian Citizenship
A union prayer meeting is set for ten o'clock at EL church, corner Berkies and Vermont streets. The topic Christian Citizenship will be explored by prominent laymen. All are invited to attend this evening.
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Berkies and
Vermont Streets
Marshal Carmean Orders Lawns Kept Free of Weeds in Lawrence
Marshal Carmean issued an order requiring residents of Lawrence to keep grass and weeds cut around their premises. The move aims to preserve the city’s reputation as the City Beautiful. Untidy weeds threaten the blue grass and overall appearance in several town areas.
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Marshal Carmean
Lawrence
Clinton Real Estate Trustee Files Return Shows Large Increase
Trustee Banning of Clinton township filed his real estate statement with the tax commissioner this morning. He reported 878 645 dollars as against 127 985 last year, a huge rise that could keep the county tax rate near one percent if repeated countywide. Rummage Sale at 712 Massachusetts Street on Friday and Saturday May 15 and 16. Flower and vegetable plants for sale by John Scheffar at 1100 Rhodes’ Talend Street, phone Bal 2042.
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Banning
Clinton Township
Massachusetts Street
John Scheffar
Rhods' Talend Street
Plead Guilty in Jointists Case Testimony Narrows
In district court this morning only two students testified as the jointists faced charges. Defendants pled guilty to one count each and others were dismissed or continued. Witnesses described liquor purchases and parties connected to the Drake and Kiser defendants amid a crowded courtroom and a tense atmosphere.
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Botraus
Distriet Court
Dcollege
Entited Bedd
Minnie Brown
Thames
Wrine
Smart
Hite Drake
Dolin Kiser Ware
Law School
Iola
Ansnus Drake
Kiser
Drake Hone
Santa Fe
Clay Waters
Waters
Jasmita Drake
Howard Crowell
Dan Wells
Rall
John Kiser
Des
Nunita Jirake
Wells
Abis Shimay
Dourushisa
Tie
Drive Kans
Ma Fe
Henry Clay
Roy Leatburrow
Juanita
Buddy Craig
Ed Riling
Drake Esch
Pap
Johnson
Mattie Scott
Mattin Scott
Neosho River Runs Out of Banks in Flooding Area
The Neosho River and tributaries overflowed their banks, with Superintendent Putt noting damage to bottomland crops. Upstream reports from Amerigus suggest the river is falling, while the Cottonwood River is not expected to flood again unless rain resumes tonight.
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Neosha
Prak Daeou
Neosho
Amerigus
Sapp Case Set for Trial After Court Opens
At the district court opening in Sapp Case Soom Bla Kan May 15, the murder charge against Miss May Sapp for the September peril evening was moved to trial. Lawyers were not ready, case postponed until May 18.
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Bla
Kan
Distret
Strust
Sam FF
Indianapolis Boxer KOs Farmer in Ten Round Dust Night
Mor gan of Indianapolis knocked out Farmer in the tenth round of a tight bout in Peoria. Farmer was removed to hospital with a concussion and may die.
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Peoria
Morgan
Indianapolis
Farmer
Panner
Tho Dablene
Alex Dablene
Dan Dablene
Cap and Gowns for University and Cavalry Seniors
All seniors across the schools and the University will wear cap and gown at commencement. Members of the Cavalry will also don cap and gown for the ceremony.
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University
Cavalry
The Mother and the Elephant Tale at Massacuttie Street
A fragment describes an elephant tale from a circus parody and notes a sale of a poem card titled The Mother by Esther Clark of Chanute. It mentions 4 Hommaze Sale at Massacutte street on Friday and Saturday May 15 and 16, plus availability of the poem card for 25 cents at Boughton's and Home Store, and Kodaks and supplies at Raymund's Drug Store.
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Esther Clark
Chanute
Eatot-velbot
Boughton’s
Kodaks
Raymund’s Drug Store
Smith Hall Remnants at Home Store Exhibit
Rich-tinged embroideries and heirloom textiles from Smith Hall showcase reveal, reflecting wealth and craftsmanship. Curated display highlights legacy pieces, with attention to fabrics, patterns, and historical methods, drawing attention from collectors and scholars.
GREAT ASSEMBLY AT WHITE HOUSE ON CONSERVATION
At the White House in Washington a distinguished gathering of nation's leaders will discuss conservation of natural resources. The conference includes Auben Carnegie, James A. Hill, and coal expert Mitchell among others, with three Democratic presidential candidates attending. The event, opened by the president, focuses on ore, mineral, water resources and the nation’s broader resource strategy.
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White House
Washington
Wrekinton
Plas Et Meyer
Aaron
United States
Auben Carnegie
Jimes A. Hill
Doke Mitchell
West Virginia
Win J. Bryan
George Gr
Delaware
John A. Dobusen
Minnesota
Carmegie
LW Answers
Mit Dehn Mitchell
Efender
Dro. C. White
Art Miller Pleads Guilty in Local Court Case
Fragmentary OCR reports Art Miller pled guilty in a local court. The readable portions indicate a connection to a case involving a young Linan and a chase by Henry Pare. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Many Indians With Shows and Employment
Indian families gain work through Will West shows as railroads transport groups from the West to Eastern show venues. Wild West performances attract top riders and shooters, while others fill smaller roles simply because they are Indian.
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Ford
Faust
West
Invitation Meet at McCook Field Brings Top Area High Schools
An invitation track meet will be held Saturday at McCook Field featuring top high school athletes from Kansas and northwestern Missouri. Entries include Fresh class teams from Wentworth Military Academy and several Kansas and Missouri schools. Awards include caps for top placers and relay victories, with overall winners based on points and highest individual scores.
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McCook Field
Kaheas
Northwestern
Missouri
Wentworth
Military Academs
Singh
Eto
Lange
Theseheed
Columbia
Kansas
Tigers
Kanaenulit
Storm Hits Independence City
A severe storm swept Independence this afternoon, bringing heavy rain that toppled trees and damaged houses. Officials warned of continuing rainfall and possible property damage as winds and flooding affected the city.
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Lonelawk
Inh
Nebraska Tornado Strikes Omaha Area Causing Half Million Damage
Reports from Nebraska describe a tornado south of Omaha damaging rail lines and washing out communications. Five towns including Bellevue Papillion Ralfield Meadows and Louisville report injuries and property losses with several seriously hurt as wires and roads are restored after the event.
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Bellerne
Papillion
Iehfield
Meadows
Louisvill
Titty
Missouri River
Omalia
Ant Farina
Oriana
Uie
Seth
Senthenst
Twelve Die in Severe Tornado Strikes Sarpy County
A May 11 report notes twelve killed and a dozen injured as a heavy tornado swept northern Sarpy County. Homes near Oral, Tedlevue, and Louisville suffered major damage, with numerous buildings destroyed and critical bridges impacted. Several towns reported extensive property losses and casualties.
Prosecution in Gunness Case Shifted Toward Grand Jury
In Laporte Indiana on May 13 the prosecutor announced plans to gather more evidence before presenting Ray Lamphere’s case to the grand jury. Lamphere denied involvement in the deaths of the Gunness children and any wider conspiracy with Rev BE AL Schell or others. Sheriff Smutzer cited discovery of ash globules believed to be teeth particles from Mrs Gunness as part of the inquiry.
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Taporte
Ind
Ray Lamphere
Itueurupli
Schell
Cari
Mack
Osage
Kansas
Emil Teil
Laporte
Hin
Baltianr
E. A. Sebiell
Helgelvin
Lamphere
Sheri
Smutzer
Gunness
Republican Convention Nears in Montana Amid Split
In Butte on May 13 Montana delegates prepare for the state convention. The contested resolutions threaten to back Taft and his policies while rival factions push for a toned down endorsement. The state committee already signaled support for a Taft-aligned slate, signaling factional battles ahead.
Vaneste Kiang Disaster Sudden Tidal Flood Hits Ships
News from Seattle Washington May 13 reports a huge tidal disaster on the Vaneste Kiang river. The sudden flood swept away scores of junks lighters and boats. The Titan steamer arrived with casualty details as wreckage and bodies are recovered along the riverfront.
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Seattle
Wash
Chi’ Pa
Tiankew
Titan
Democrats Prepare for Saturday Meeting in Cheyenne
In Cheyenne Wyoming on May 14 the Democratic party plans to draft an anti land leasing plank and consider county ticket candidates for August races. The activity includes a state convention agenda and discussions on party unity with factions urging different supports for Bryan.
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Chayenne
Wyo
Thejiu
Democratic
Alwill
Cheyenne
Democratic Weekly
Thas
Bryan
Kansas anti trust hearing opens in Kansas City
May 13 in Kansas City Missouri H E Game a Burlington Kansas legal commissioner began testimony in a case to oust the National Surveyor Company from Kansas alleging violation of anti trust laws The hearing will continue for several days with witnesses and testimony at multiple points in the state
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Kansas City
Th. E. Game
Burlington
Kans
Ometimsayu
State of
Kansas
National Surveyior Company
Kovaks
Gunse
Kodake
Kangus City
Supreme court upholds Burlington on shipment return rule
Jefferson City Mo May 3 The case centers on freight goods held for sale and the right to return transport after shipment The supreme court in banc sustained the Burlington railroad in its challenge to state railroad commission authority ruling the return shipment limit unconstitutional The decision preserves the carrier position against the Missouri commission and marks a notable victory for rail shippers in this dispute.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Supreme Court
Burlingua Railroad
Geist
Black Hand Attempt Injures Fruit Dealers in Columbus
In Columbus, on May 1, a Black Hand bombing attempt targeted the home of Agostina Ilmaring and his brother, fruit dealers. The house was wrecked and the family, awakened from sleep, sustained serious injuries. An earlier $1,000 payoff demand a month prior was refused.
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Columbua, CL
Agostina Ilmaring
Taft Triumph Highlighted by Spotlight at Belmont Park
At Belmont Park New York May 13 Jack Atkin carrying Barney Schreiber colors won the $15000 Metropolitan handicap over Restigueuh and Don San Francisco in a one mile race Time 1 minute 33 seconds George Stone chairman of the Republican state committee announced California Republicans gave Taft a three hundred vote lead over Roosevelt in the primary Delegates will be instructed for Taft Foraker withdrew effort to reinstate negro troops discharged after the Brownsville riot moving to set the bill for December 16th next The motion was adopted
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Bellmont Park
N.Y
Jack iAitkin
Barney Schreiber
Bellmont Pork
California
Taft
Roosevelt
Washington
Foraker
Brownsville
Sullivan cleared to Olympic team after club reinstatement
A fiery report notes James P. Sullivan regained good standing with the Irish American Athletic club and will represent the United States in the London Olympian games. The piece ties Sullivan’s reinstatement to recent exhibition racing results and mentions a separate fire event in St Joseph causing $50,000 damage to a building housing Citizens' Bank and Skcee stores.
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New York
James P. Sullivan
United States
London
California District Convention Backs Taft Delegates
The third California congressional district convention met in Oakland on May 13 and instructed its delegates to the national convention to vote for Taft.
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Oakland
Gal
Third
California Congressional District
Taft
Snowstorm Downed Wires Cuts Postal Cards In Laramie
A May 13 message from Laramie Wyoming reports a heavy snowstorm last night with rapid melting. Wires are down west of town and postal cards feature pictures of Roosevelt Bryan Cannon Hughes Yatt and Hearst with verses judging each figure's character.
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Laramie
Wyo
Roosevelt
Bryan
Cannon
Hughes
Yatt
Hearst
Night Riders Burn Burn Card Threatens Roosevelt Run
A chaotic late night scene in West Union May 13 shows arson on a large barn and a threatening political card urging President Roosevelt to run again or face a voter boycott. The fragment mentions a target William Scholl and a partisan mood amid soldier presence.
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Roosevelt
Bryan
West Union
William Scholl
Notice on Lawn and Yard Weed Ordinance Compliance
City Marshal H Carman of Lawrence Kansas warns owners and agents that the grass and weeds on lots and vacant properties are growing beyond city limits and may lead to enforcement actions if not abated. May 13 1908.
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H. Carmean
Lawrence
Kansas
Kodaks and Ice Cream at Wiedemann's Store
Kodaks available at Raymond's Manu. Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Ice Cream Peach Tea Cream Grape Ice Cream offered at Wiedemann's.
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Wiedemann’s
Markets by Wire and Local Goods Listings
Markets by wire report grain pro visions and livestock prices from Reis City and Chicago May 13 with notes on wheat oats corn and hogs including cash and futures prices. Local notices cover a doctor’s office sale due to death, Lawrence Kansas listings, undertaker updates and a periodical subscription call.
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Reis City
Et Hay
Choice Thimathy
Chicago
Dividend Declarations By Railroads In New York
Directors in New York today declared regular dividends on railroad stocks. Union Pacific common stock will pay 6 percent quarterly, Southern Pacific and other com fee stock 1 ½ percent, and Southern Macilie preferred 3 ½ percent semi annually.
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New York
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Southern Macilie Preferred
Vreeland Bill Advances Through House Rules
The rules committee in the House today brought in the rule for passage tomorrow under suspension of the rules for the Vreeland currency bill.
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Washington
Max
House
Vreeland
Fein's for Gas Mantel Nine Graduation Pictures
Home Book Co. at 923 Mass street offers nine pictures as graduation presents. The text notes choosing wisely who holds meal tickets at P. F. Pp. B. Remington's.
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Home Book Co
Mass, Street
P. F. Pp. B. Remington's
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Walling
Business Directory
Attorneys-At-Law
Joseph E. Rigge
Massachusetts
L. H. Menger
at-Lawy and
Realhusetts Street
Garker & Means
Altorneya-at-Lawmee
Cipera House Block
C. J. Bimmons
Tates
G. W. Jones
Ohio Street
Tetephor 1
M. Dunce
Woodward & Coe
R. J. R. Bechtel
Tean Cance
J. Blair
Vermont
Jon C. Rudolph
Kentucky
Bell
the Fairfax
Mork Bros. & Sharp
Eldridge
Donnelly Bros
Hampshire
Winthrop
Sis
Lawrence, Kane
WM._T
Sinclair
Fianna
Telephone Bell
Massachusetts St
George A
Banks & ON
Bateadts of Ti Fire Sassardsee
Klyven
Clinton Real Estate
T Moore
Ues
Henry Asher
Wu Wristard
eUtve
Saul Anethion
Juanita Drake
Senup Clube
Tie Seurnalanders
Riling
Thre Alves
Rilinng
Itis
Adlerie
Equity
Coaly
Jenkins
Cap and Gowns
the Mother
Massacib Attie Street
The
Smith Hall
Everett |All
Harmony Able
Rhode
Geo. Smith
Land Street
Hosford Investment Co
Great Assembly
U. S
Art Miller
Kansas Town
Omaha
Nebraska
Seoma
Montana Politica
Palte
Mont
Butte
Woodward's
Black Hand
Watkins National Bank
B. Wi
C. A. Hill Ice
I. B. Watkins
A Hill
Esen
J. House
A. C. Mitch
J. C. Moore
Savings Department
State Bank
Roselisicr
Slubes
J. Hilkey, Cauhler
Ww. R. Statiba
E. Spalding
George Bromdal Innes
Luther N. Lewis
Fan Spores
Jacob Radaky
Merchants National
Nowpeent
A. Marks
Monroe
Owe G. Grovenar
Nea
Manisy Wis
F. A. Monroe
W. F. March
Drealdent- Cashier
M. Newmare
A Wood
Jack Atkin
Taft Wor
Sullivan
C. C. Owens
Colorado Springs
Eaton
Schulz
Chris Hunsinger
Raymond
Henrys
Squires
BCKE
W. ¥. Leonard
VW. Y. Leonard
Smith's News Depot
Kennedy & Ernst
Vreeland Bill
Fein
Gas Mantel
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