Tragic Shooting In Alley Leaves Two Dead
Storied case unfolds as police report a fatal shooting in a dim street scene. Witnesses describe a tense confrontation about a missing man named Alten and a fatal shot that ended the chase.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1907
Page
1
Trust Companies Still Open in New York
Trust Company of America and the Lincoln Trust Company resumed business this morning after heavy runs last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trust Company of Ameries
Lincoln Trust Company
Racial tensions cited in Savannah school board decision
The Savannah Board of Education dismisses Gunge Yasui during Superintendent Amnoore's absence. Yasui says the move breaks the racial line in the South, but the board adopts Amnoore's stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanah, Ga
Board of Education
Gunge Yasui
Amnoore
Ahimere
Mrs Fil and Kirby Smith Dies at 70
Mrs Fil and Kirby Smith widow of the former Confederate general died in Rewanee Tetin on November 4 at the age of 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rewanee, Tetin
Filand Kirby Smith
Steamer City of Birmingham Sinks in Boston Harbor
The City of Birmingham struck a harbor ledge and sank in ten fathoms of water near Boston. All hands escaped unharmed as the Urcan Steamship Company vessel foundered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
City of Birmingham
Urcan Steamship Company
Marshal Killed in Street Duel in Pauls Valley
In Pauls Valley on November 4 a street duel left a marshal dead and Jim Stephens, a jail keeper, seriously injured. Stevens was likely fatally hurt.
Miners Strike Shuts District in Panville
Four thousand miners in Panville WL walked off the job today over worsening financial conditions, halting district operations as unions protest pay and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panville
County Clerk Warns on Bounty as Scalp Totals Rise
The report notes bounty payments for scalps with Geo. and Pilla figures for gopher scalps and a wolf scalp by Frank Durow of Big Springs. Miss Elizabeth Wagstaff begins Saturday dancing lessons on Nov 16 at the O F Hall. Ice cream flavors and a Home Store prompt appear in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerns
Geo
Gopher Sea Pilla
Frank Durow
Big Springs
Lim
Elizabeth Wagstaff
Poison Found In Perkins Case Report Reveals Morphine Role
An expert report concludes L H Perkins took morphine prior to his fall, contradicting a concussion as the fall’s cause. The commission’s findings detail overdose effects, brain concussion debate, and how the report was prepared and sent to the judge in Kansas City after meetings yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isahes
Federgl
Kitisie
Tridmattiv
Perkins
Leos
Iti
Tf Aman
Inis
Kita Fi Hinself
Hin
Louisville mayoral race stirs voters in November election
Interest in tomorrow's Louisville mayoral race intensifies as Democrat Owen Tyler fights Republican James F. Grinstead in a brisk campaign across Kentucky. The contest mirrors statewide efforts with strong voter engagement and party activity noted in local streets and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Owen ‘Tyler
James F. Grinstead
Local Society Notes Highlight Gatherings and Trips
The Sewing club meets with Miss Eva Butler this week on Thursday. Ventura club plans a Tuesday afternoon gathering with Mrs. A. Gifford. Miss Gertrude Messler leaves for a western trip with her father, visiting Mrs. Ray Campbell in Wichita briefly. Miss Alice Robe visits Madame Blodini in Chicago before joining friends in California. Mr. and Mrs. Argubright host a family dinner on Rhode Island Street. Marjorie Templin and Ruth Shall treat twelve friends to a lively evening at their Missouri Street home with Halloween stunts and refreshments. The marriage of Olla Richardsson to Virgil Hird takes place in Lecompton with Rev. Snyder officiating and a festive autumn reception. The couple plans to housekeep near Lecompton after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventura Club
A. Gifford
Quincy Street
Gertrude Messler
Ray Campbell
Wichita
Miga Robb. Young
Louisiana Street
Motiel Club
Moore
Ellsworth
Alice Robe
Madame Blodini
Um Annex
Chicago
Lawrence
Trene
Augusta Poehler
Los Angeles
Cal
Fred Smithiiever
W. I. Pendleton
Janes Niewe
John Argubright
Rhode Island Street
A. Arps
Frank Arps
Dorothy
Kansas City
Marjorie Templin
Ruth Shall
Missouri Street
Stunis
A. C. Ventius
Lecompton
Olla Richardseon
Virgil Hird
Snyder
Paris
Valenciennes
Mabel Waltrave
Mabel Richie
Alma Sichardson
Carrie Hird
Sixty Year Marriage Celebrated by Lathrop and Ella Bullene
Lawrence records mark the sixtieth wedding anniversary of Lathrop Hallene and Ella Bullene with a noon dinner at Elm Park attended by thirty six relatives. The couple, long prominent residents, faced early hardships in Kansas and Wisconsin before establishing a family business in Lawrence and later contributing to regional commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Bullene
Hallene
Southport
Wisconsin
Keesha
Kaawrence
Little Dows
Bullene, Moore, & Emery
Emery, Bird, Thayer
Kansas City
Mr. Bullene
Butlene
Ned J
Eluy Lark
Lathrop
Lawrence
Massachsetts Street
A.D. Weaver
Bullent
Tenderfoot
Dubuque
Iowa J
Leavenworth
Quantrell
New York
New Hampshire Street
T. B. Bullene
Bullene, Moore
Gillis
Coates
T. B . Bullene
Lathrop Ballené
Le _T. Moore
Weaver
Arthur Weaver
Herbert Bulene
William Bullene
Jed C. Gray
Susie Gay
Lathrop Gay
Hh. Balkne
Poa
Mary Merrill
J. Merrill
Clarey D
Will
Jam T. Batlene
Arthur
D. Weaver
Viting Weaver
Allesette Wi
Arthur D. Weaver
Herbert Ballers
W. Woods
George Innis
Larthrop
Irene
Fred
Chester Wood- Topekay the Hey
Andrews King
Baldwin
Abs
Joseph Merrill
Harry Mere
Raases City
Biller
rPadmve
Lathrop Findeney
William Warner
Behar Wither
Missouri
Bale
Halfeng
Missing iron hitching post and local notices in midwest ledger
A late 19th or early 20th century column lists items for sale rent and notices. Entries include a missing iron hitching post from 1026 Tennessee street and rentals at 531 Indiana street 932 New Hampshire Street. It also records several sales notes for a pony and a room, plus a long family wedding narrative with many relatives named as residents of Lawrence and nearby towns.
Army to send cavalry to Thunder Butte to curb Sioux
Orders from army headquarters directed the remaining two squadrons of the Second United States Cavalry to move from Fort Des Moines to Thunder Butte South Dakota at once. The motive is unclear but authorities fear Sioux bands may unite with the Ties in trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ha, Nebj
Army Headquarters
Second United States Cavalry
Thunder Butte
Fort Des Moines
District Court Opens Regular November Term
The district court convened today for the regular November term with many cases on the docket. Walter Cook received a $100 fine and thirty days in jail for selling liquor, while Ed Busbee of Lecompton pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was paroled. This afternoon Ed Stewart faced trial on charges of hog theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Cook
Busbee
Lecompton
Ed. Stewart
President Confers on Finance With Steel Officials
President Roosevelt met with Secretary Rost, F. J. Gary and Henry C. Frick of United States Steel for nearly no hours. The White House said the talks centered on the financial situation and that no direct statement would be issued at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Rost
F. J. Gary
Henry C. Frick
United States Steel Corporation
White House
Five Killed in Rail Freight Collision At Iron Mountain
A wreck on the Iron Mountain line killed five people including a White River Junction clerk and a 16 year old from Little Rock. Twenty five were injured, with several in serious condition. The collision involved a freight train and another rail vehicle amid unclear circumstances and rising casualties. Additional details are incomplete due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock
Neyd
Killial Amd
Sere
Aoguetibnad
Ser Tein
Phunind
Riggins
Iron Mountain
Gady
Vestal Elerky
Alvin D. ‘Vrianhlow
Nebe Tintap
Owe
White Hove
Alfred Miper
Little Kerk
P Mul
Valuable Gift to Library From Mrs Perkins
Mr Amory notes Mrs I L Perkins donated to the city library adding to the stacks as the library faced book shortages. Her gift, with funds for a phase of new books, aims to meet patron needs and strengthen the library’s offerings and community support.
Raising Bates and Market Shake Amid Financial Signals
The piece notes persistent demands on the American dollar despite higher commt rates and the Bank of England actions. It reports the Bank of Moghimd moving its rate to 6 percent and American purchases totaling about 2 million dollars in the open market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindon
Bryan Closes Campaign Stops in Nebraska Tour
Lincoln Neb Nov 4 William J Bryan today delivered addresses at Central City and Stromburg He then closes the campaign in Osceola in a final stop before election day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Central City
Stromburg
Osceola
Fire destroys Townsend apartment house on West 121st Street
Fire in New York City gutted the Townsend apartment house on West 121st Street near Seventh Avenue early this morning. Residents fled with nothing as flames forced evacuation and firemen carried many tenants down the fire escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Townsend
West 121St Street
7Th Avenue
Prohibition Vote Approaches in Delaware State
Dover reports Delaware voters will decide tomorrow on liquor sales and manufacture in the state. The campaign has drawn strong claims from both sides with discussions marking a historic race. Also noted are local ads promoting Christmas pictures and fruit farm goods with prices for Green tomatoes and tea cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Delaware
Found Dead Alfred Whitman Dies of Heart Disease
Alfred Whitman an old and respected citizen died of heart disease at 10 oclock last night here neighbors described him as upright and charitable the death comes after a quiet illness and will be mourned by the community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Whitman
Fortunate artist declares plan to stay in Berlin
Berlin November 4 Jeraldine Farrar an American singer now abroad says she will remain in Berlin forever after comparing artistic opportunities. She notes there is no art scene in the United States, only money, and declares her intention to turn her back on America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Jeraldine Farrar
America
Miss Farrar
Sayiuer
Ate
United States
Texas
J. M. Neville
St Elgridge House
Glock
Passing of Alfred Whitman in Lawrence City
Alfred Whitman died at 10 o clock at night of heart disease after a day of church attendance and business in Lawrence. He was a longtime resident and public servant, active in charities and fraternal work including Masonry, Miss Brown's family, and executor duties for L W Perkins. Born October 9 1842 in Concord Massachusetts he moved west in 1858 and built a life as a bookkeeper and benevolent organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Whitman
Whitin
Mr. Whitman
Lawrence
Associated Charities Movement
Whitman
Aids Association
Concord
Mass
E. B. Whitman
New England
Uadrie
Louisa M. Alcott
Frank San
John Brown
Louisville
Mary W. Brown
John 8
Mr. Perkins
No Short Term Senate Selection in Maryland and Virginia
The text notes Maryland legislators will choose no short term United States Senator to fill the unexpired term of a deceased senator. It mentions Virginia representatives Hixey and Sheng deaths prompting reselections for their successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvet
Maryland
United States
Tate
Virginia
Hixey
Sheng
Deposition Opened In Conspiracy Case At State Supreme Court
The deposition of Mrs. Jute against Totter and Briend, tied to a suit involving Pressed Steel Co. president Preston, was ordered opened today by Chief Justice Mitchell. Efforts by Hoff stat and Friend Ww aim to seal the document.
Ohio Municipal Elections Draw Heavy Expected Vote
Cincinnati reports promising weather and strong public interest as Ohio voters head to the polls tomorrow. Many cities will have only one candidate for mayor or other offices, with national issues less debated and Taft and Populist references noted among GOP discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Nev
Ohio
Aminbongi
Aire
Taft
Poreur
Iseussim
Campaign activity fades as New Jersey and Pennsylvania vote approach
In Trenton and Philadelphia reports indicate optimism from party managers about their candidates winning. State headquarters show little campaign activity as election day nears with chairmen home to vote and no clear signals of a decisive result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
New Jersey
Philadelphia
No Funeral Arrangements For Fred Whitman
No funeral arrangements have been made for the late Fred Whitman. Mrs Whitman is in Chicago visiting her son and will decide on plans upon her return expected tomorrow. Squires and others urged to arrange pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adfred Whitman
Wheat and market quotes at Kansas City Nov 4
Market wire reports receipts and prices for wheat corn oats rye and hay with bids for No 2 and high grade grains. Butter eggs and live stock values are listed with cattle calves and hogs prices and a note on J L Phillips & Co ordering waterproof sanitary wall paper from an English firm in fast colors and designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Choice Prairie
J. L. Phillips & Co
Tragic Kitchen Fire Claims Bailey Family in Bluefield
A fire at Alex Bailey’s home in Bluefield West Virginia last night left Alder Gon Bailey dead and his elder brother near death. Their mother, another brother, and nine year old sister were seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W. Va
Aldergon Bailey
Alex Bailey
Local store ad listing gifts and Bibles for Christmas
Merchants Morris and Barteldes advertise tonight’s bowling teams and a line of Bibles Post Card and Kodak Albums described as the town’s most complete selection. Focus on Christmas gifting with items like Baby Bibben Olgerno and writing papers featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyles
Mass
Cold Weather Supplies From Woodward & Co For Comfort
The Colder Weather suggests hot water bottles skin protecting remedies vaselines cold creams and like goods. Woodward & Co are prepared to supply your wants in this line with waves of approved and tested quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward & CO
Alderman Convicted in Malfeasance Case
Councilman George C. Linde of St. Louis pled guilty to malfeasance charges and was fined 500 dollars, the maximum penalty in the case. In Huntsville Alabama, James B. R. Boyd cashier of the Huntsville Bank and Trust Company killed himself this morning. Judge Duncan in Findlay Ohio quashed a summons in a separate matter involving John D. Rockefeller in Cleveland, stating Rockefeller’s visit to Ohio was personal and not a business transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
George C. Linde
Huntsville
Ala
James BR. Boyd
Huntsville Bank and Trust Company
Findlay
Duncan
Common Pleas Court
John
Rockefeller i
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Ohio
No Interest in Mississippi Governor Election
Jackson Mississippi November 4 There is practically no interest in tomorrow s election for governor and other state officials The result is devoid of features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
One Man's Opinion and Local Notices from New York
Excerpts note John Hodge M P forecasting no railway strike in England. Also mention James Newhouse offering violin guitar and mandolin lessons at 938 Vermont street. Classified items include inquiries for wagon burr, Mexican chili, and merchandise from various shops, with ads for shoes, loans, clothing, and post card albums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Hodge
M. P
British Trade Union Congress
American Federation of Labor
England
James Newhouse
Vermont Street
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Wagstaff
Massachusetts
Jaedickes
Nysheile
Alten
Mrs. Smith
Wiedemann’s
Mia Prentiss
L. H. Perkins
Kentucky
Sewing Club
Eva Butler
State Read Bullen
Lathrop B. Flintom
Elm Park
Squires
Hallowe
P. Barber
Tenn. Street
Indiana’ Street
Oscar Mieth
Ohio St
New Hampshire St
Oswego County
Albany
Wis
Bedford
Mthport
Shere
Bullen
Ballans
District Court
Raising Bates
Bank of England
Bryan
Phillip Fruit Farm
W. Fem’s
Ewings
Little Men
Thos Vaillant
Bith
Louis
Mrs. Perkins
Congress
All
Grain and Provisions
Morris and Barteldes, Sr
Baby Bibben Olgerno
Madsty
Billie Willismece
Neville’s
Watkins National Bank
Capital
Burplug
B Watkins
Preeid Tk
Vata
Ater
EL Tucker
W. H. Hiss
Aps
T Caahter
Ah J. B. Watkins
Bill
M Tucker
W. B. Hazen
J. Houses
A. CO
Mitokali
Moore Havings Department
State Bank
Capital Stooek
Cashler
W. Ar Gtubos
Wee
Geo. Innes
Luther NL Lewis
W. Hromelat Au Sweeney
Jacob Madsky
B J. Ov
Raneacts
Kansas
Flogres
Newmerk
A. Marka
Draveroor
G.W
P. March
Ebenia
A. Monroe
Magee
Cuber
Newmark
A. Wood
Vica
John D
Mississippi
Burr
Bell-Metcalf Impleiment Co
F. A. Ewing
A. Young's
Joan
Abe Wolfson
Home. Book Co
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