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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1909

Page

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Lawrence Man Arrested For Trading Horses On Sunday

Ed Smith and his wife traveling in a covered wagon were arrested in Topeka for disturbing the peace after attempting to negotiate a horse trade in Mrs. Henry Huffman’s yard on a Sabbath afternoon. Huffman had allowed the wagon on Saturday but called police Sunday when traders gathered.

Lawrence Topeka Ed Smith Rdener Henry, Huffman North Topeka Smith Huffman Huffiman

One Strike Settled By Conciliatory Agreement

Winnipeg May 24 miners and operators reach a three year binding settlement ending the coal strike in Southern Alberta and Eastern British Columbia. The unionists concede on open shop issues while operators drop discrimination claims.

Winnipeg Man Alberta British Columbia

Manual High School Wins Local Invitational Meet

Kans City High School claimed first place at the local invitational meet held here Saturday afternoon with a total of 47 points. Central finished with 36, Kansas U Freshmen 24, Wentworth Military Academy 14, Westport High 14, Lawrence 5, Overbrook 5, and Perry 5. Gustafson's diamond sale starts tomorrow with showings available.

Kans City

Varied Low Cost Housing and Trades Offers Featured Nearby

A distressed, mixed classified page lists furnished rooms near the high school for $10 monthly, several farms for sale with peach and fruit trees, a 15 acre tract with 5 room house, and rental notices for a five room house in poor repair. Additional items include leather saddle for sale, demonstration job seek, Bismarck Hotel furnishings sale, and rental requests near the university plus local pig sale at Pinckney and California Streets.

Sensational San Francisco bribery trial grips headlines

May 24 reports reveal alleged conspiracy in the Patrick Calhoun bribery case with plots, counterplots, perjury accusations, and witness bribery claims. Spectators watched as six lawyers argued violently, with the star witness’s home bombed, signaling more sensational testimony in the long running west’s bribery graft drama.

San Francisco J& Page Nick Carter Patrick Calhoun United Railroads West United States

Society notes on Miss Uhrlaub and summer travel plans

Secret Tr Ooo host Mrs F W Bartelden honors Miss Uhrlaub with whist prizes at a Saturday afternoon party. Edith Myers Lena Morrow and Kate Andrews win first second and consolation prizes. Lawrence residents plan extended summer trips to Colorado Alaska Seattle and Europe. Various clubs hold informal events as card games wind down for summer. A Crutchfield eightieth birthday gathering recalls Lawrence’s early settler days. A West Lawrence boy loses fifty cents after a carnival trick.

Mis Agnes Ubriaub Mra F. W. Bartelden Misa Ubriaub Uhrlaub Edith Myers Lena Morrow Kate Andrews Lawrence Cily Luther Lewis West Nelle Morris Seattle Barteldes Colorado George Morrow Bertha Kilworth Europe Maude Cooke Augusta Flintom Crutchfield William Crutchfield Crutchfeld

Students Tour Sutton Farm While Unannounced Russian Visitor Drops In

Twenty Kansas State Agricultural College students visited Sutton farm to study its modern practices and famed hogs. Unannounced, Prof. Rosen of the Russian Agricultural Bureau toured the farm, planning to inspect north Sutton and the riverbank site but bad roads after a recent ruin paused plans. A luncheon at the Sutton home followed, with Prof. Minzer overseeing the class.

Kansas State Agricultural College Sutton Prof. Rosen Agricultural Bureau of Russia Rosen Ife United States Sutton Farm Aggie Minzer State Agricultural ‘School North Sutton Fuun Suton Lawrence

Floods Roar Through Oklahoma and Kansas Plains

Northeastern Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas face extreme rainfall with floods across Bartlesville and Tulsa areas. Dozens rescued or endangered as Arkansas and Caney rivers rise rapidly. railway bridges damaged and train service disrupted. casualties reported near Foraker and Killings.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma W. W. Brown Forraker Foraker Tulsa Bartlesville Katy Killings Enid Sone

Markets by Wieb. Grain and Provisions

Kansas City market report from May 24 shows wheat receipts at 20 cars with prices around 1.32 to 1.55 for futures and cash No.1 hard around 1.34. Corn May 72 to 73 cents, oats No.2 white 59 cents, rye mixed and various hay and butter prices. cattle receipts about 6,000 with steady to higher quotes for steers, cows, calves.

Kansas City Lawrence Journal Vicker Ime

Apaches Defeat Sioux in Unique Kansas City Topeka Relay

The Apaches beat the Sioux in a historic cross state relay from Kansas City to Topeka and back, finishing at 6:33 PM. Delays from washouts and an accident near DeSoto marred the day. one Griesa car rear axle was damaged but no serious injuries were reported. Runners described exertion and excitement as the event concluded with postrace reflections and plans for supper.

Crittenden Bishop Lawrence Green Topeka Kansas City Kansas Griesu DeSoto J. W. Miller Griesa Crins

Kansas Nebraska meet dispute ends with Kansas win

Bert Kennedy asserts Kansas fairly won the Kansas Nebraska meet after a tied high jump, according to AAU rules. Hagerman protested the rematch but Kansas produced proof, claiming the meet belongs to Kansas University. Enos Bona died at 901 New York street after ten days of illness. paralysis of the brain listed as cause. He leaves a wife and eight children. The Adaire will open tonight in Lawrence with The Name on the Slate? as the summer show.

Kansas Nebraska Bert Kennedy Hagerman K. U Enos Bona Agen New York Street Hineba Laweonce Bis Farm Gideon Lincoln Phillpot Kansans University Smith Johnson Hammell

Tale of Cruelty Drives Divorce Plea in Lawrence

Etta Greer tells sheriff of years of abuse by husband Earl Greer including threats to kill and beatings of her and their children. She seeks divorce, recounting assaults in Parsons and Lawrence and a past shooting incident. The district schedule lists upcoming tax board meetings and a diamond sale notices appear among local notices.

Etta Greer Bling Earl Greer Greer Emporis Parsons Lawrence Kentucky Street Board of County Commission Equaliza Tion Uto Jing Marion Township Iday Jose Grant Eudora Lecompton Willow Springs Kanwaka Kintun Palmyra Wakaruss City of

Kans City Visitors Dot Busy Weekend Local News

A flurry of appearances with many residents and visitors from Kansas City Saint Joseph Topeka Leavenworth and Emporia noted. Fred Taylor Miss Margaret Cone Dick Patten Arthur Haglund and others were seen in Kansas City Eu dora Leavenworth and nearby towns over the weekend. Local travelers include Louis Robinson Bar Wilson and Edward Zimmerman returning home from city visits.

Fred Taylor Kansas City Margaret Cone Eudora Dick Patten Clinton Eliza Bunton George McCune Leavenworth Val Thomas Arthur Haglund Western Kansas Metcalf Ed Zimmerman R. E. Rice Lamar Louis Robinson Wilson Robert Jeffs St. Joe Lila Bowen Paola Gog Koehler Topeka Sydney Clark

Heaton Case Opens as Mrs Heaton Expected to Testify

Iola Kansas May 24 court crowded for trial of Mrs Arle Heaton as she was slated to take the stand today but postponed to tomorrow. Stenographer Rogers testified about Hildreth's statements after the Eagle restaurant shooting. Cox the Arcade housekeeper testified that Mrs Gill claimed the Heatons were not married and Heaton denied or affirmed it. Heaton allegedly drunk and unreliable payments cited.

Iola Kans Heaton Arle | Heaton Charles Rogers Kansas City Iula Rogers Sim Hillbreth Hildreth Eagle Cox

Drowned Students Near Manhattan After Picnic Boat Capsize

Miss Gladys Irish of Manhattan and Walter W. Goddard of Minneapolis die when a boat carrying four Webster Eurodelphian literary society members capsizes on the Blue River two miles northeast of Manhattan. Lester W. Conner and Miss Joy Harrison survive by clinging to the boat or reaching shore, as rescue efforts continue.

Studenta State Agricultural College Manhattan Gladys Irish Walter W. Goddard Minneapolis Kansas Blue River Here Webster Eurodelphian Literary Societies Lester W. Coiner Kansas City Joy Harrison Riley Walters Miss Irish Mr. Conner Harrison Agricultural College

New Breezedale Homes Start in Lawrence

Plans and specifications for new homes in Breezedale by Hosford addition were received and inspected, with contracts let for stone work. Work will begin soon on homes that promise a distinct Lawrence architectural style and enhanced area beauty.

Breezedale Hosford Hatching Hosford Investment Company Kansas Lawrence Lson’s

Tuberculosis Exhibit Draws Local Speakers on Education

The Tollesia tuberculosis exhibit hosted by the city federation of women’s clubs drew Friday and Saturday sessions led by Mrs. T. H. Kennedy and other leaders. Speakers from Leavenworth and Kansas City discussed causes, prevention, and education, stressing the exhibition’s educational aim rather than sensationalism.

Jair Tollesia City Federation of Women’s Clubs T. H. Kennedy Federation of City Clubs Lawrence George Barker C. C. Goddard Leavenworth Federation Crumbine State Board of Health Herman Pearse Kansas City E. Smith M. A. Barber University Medical College At Rosedale C. B. McClelland

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