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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1909

Page

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Lawrence Celebrates Kansas Victory Over Nebraska

Lawrence celebrates a Kansas football win led by Tommy Johnson’s seventy yard run. The town declares a university holiday and hosts the largest bonfire in memory with crowds, speeches, and parades as the team returns. The Journal provides fans with rapid game updates and praise for Johnson Stephenson Bond Brownlee Pleasant Lovett and Kennedy’s squad.

Kansas Tony Johnson Stephenson Bebe Oaee Haif Kanunas Tommy K. U Kent Nedy Mosge Thon Carlos Anky Hing Cireles Tommy Johnson Tamey Jubussy Kansas University Missouri Valley Nebraska Football ‘Hall of Fame Lawrence The State University Arerence Tld K. I Vietor Central Park Lincoln Rldridge Bishop Journal Linesta Harry Allphin Afr Wilson Coar Bell and Home Telephone Jornal Tommy” Johnson Rabbie Fom Stephenson Mer Se Bond Brownlee Pleasant Lovett Jayhawkers Pace Poe

Taft Goes Home Not Sure When He Will Send It

President Taft returns from a trip and plans to send a follow up message soon though the exact date remains unclear. Officials say he will decide on timing after consultations and current events.

Taft Leaves Augusta After Georgia Carolina Fair

President Taft closed his Augusta stay after opening the Georgia Carolina fair and headed to Wilmington. He plans little work on his message till late November and will await Attorney General Wickersham’s report before detailing interstate commerce and citizen rights reforms. Financial and currency issues may wait for December Congress. talk of a fall 1910 extra session persists.

Augusta Taft Wilmington N.C Congress Wickersham Washington Decemsher

Labor Delegates Gather in Canada for AF of L Convention

Toronto welcomes labor delegates from across the continent for the American Federation of Labor annual convention. The recent DC appeals court ruling upholding imprisonment for President Gompers Vice President Mitchell and Secretary Morrison for contempt places the officers under potential prison threat as the convention mulls an appeal to the U S Supreme Court.

Toronto Canada Organized Labor Armerican Federation of Labor District of Columbia Ftompers John Mitchell Frank Morrison United States Supreme Court

Children Hour at Library Opens in Lawrence

About forty children attended a first formal Children’s Hour at the Lawrence city library Saturday afternoon led by Miss Verda Walker assistant instructor of expression from the University. The program drew teachers and mothers and will run every other Saturday with stories from city teachers and university students.

City Library Verda Walker Kipling Evey Lawrence Veda Walker Misa Walker Ion Department The Univ

Committee Appointed to Pass on North Pole Discovery

Washington November board of managers of the National Geographic Society named a committee to decide if the North Pole was discovered before 1899. Members: Dr. Cook, J. Howard Gore, Rear Admiral John E. Pillsbury, and Dr. C. W. Willard Hayes.

North Pole Washington Board of Managers The National Geographical Society Today de. Cook J. Howard Gore George Washington ‘T University John FE. Pillsbury Navy C. W. Willard Haye Geological Vey

Autumnal society affair marks foster whist tenth anniversary

The Chi Omexa sorority hosted 300 guests at its autumnal home event celebrating the Foster Whist Club's tenth anniversary. Tables for twelve filled the conservatory and library as decorations in red and green set a festive tone. Mrs. Todd hosted, with Miss Jennie Perdly and Mrs. E. Haworth among hostesses, while prizes went to Mrs. Peter Emery and Mrs. Edward Sporleder.

Chi Omexa Sorority Todd Jennie Perdly Esther Degen E. Haworth AL C. Mitchell G.W. Strafan Helen. Hedison Aenes Earle Toursiae Na Silvet Vemservatory Dewn Dirs Peter Emery Eward Sporleder Pianne Avizens A. Monroe Menrer Annie

States look to raise wealth values and lower taxes

A state tax commission plan aims to boost taxable wealth from about two to three billion dollars as real estate assessments rise from 20 to 60 percent of fair value. The shifts target next year’s real estate appraisal, while political figures reflect on past tax levels and enforcement.

State Tax Commission Axkel

Supreme Court Upheld Parole in Sam Nite Case

Kansas Supreme Court sustained Judge Thoupen's parole of Sam Nite, a former Kansas University student who killed his father in Garden City. The court ruled the judge could parole anyone under his jurisdiction, regardless of sentence, affirming the earlier parole action amid public controversy.

Supreme Court Nite K. U Garden City Sam Nite Supreme Court of State of Kansas Supreme Ewict Thoupen

Crop Report Shows Wheat Yield Per Acre Across States

The department of agriculture release notes preliminary average yields per acre for corn and wheat, with U.S. totals around 52,002,000. Missouri leads at 26.4 bushels per acre, Kansas 19.9, Oklahoma 19.0, Arkansas 18.0. Quality estimates indicate 79 percent for Kansas, 72 percent Alabama, 73 percent Arkansas.

Washigaztin New Tiene Vorn Bleby Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas Alahams

New Developments in Steinheil Case Second Week at Paris Trial

Paris dispatch reports the second week of Madame Marguerite Steinheil’s sensational trial with calmer behavior from the prisoner. Testimony from Mae Amtanzio and Dr Archary supports the defense, contradicting earlier medical claims. Dr Avehary asserts the death of Adolphe Steinheil was by strangulation and Mine Japy by asphyxiation, while suggesting the strangulation gag implies multiple assailants. Counselor Aubin vows to prove the gag shown was not the correct one used. The proceedings include tears from Steinheil and testimony from Pierre Buivszer, and American reporter Frederick Burlingham, whose alibi is scrutinized amid public interest.

Paris Nouv. S Avehary Steinheil Avelary Adolphe Steinheil M. Aubin Mme. Steinheil Frederick If Burlingham Burlingham Rubin Washington Census Iertor Dana Durand United States Census Bureau Division of Vital Statistics Cressy L. Wille U. S American Public Health Association Dbaihs Hmond Netober Drand

Cotton Prices Spark Wild Opening in New York Market

Cotton trading opened amid market chaos as New York and Galveston prices surged and then tumbled. Early bids showed declines of 92 to 30 points from January levels with May and March contracts around 14.28 dollars per bale after subsequent rallies and adjustments. Strong activity followed as traders reacted to the volatile demoralization in the cotton market.

New York Galveston Arlene Marelea

Mystery in Oklahoma City identified suspects sought

Two men are sought in Oklahoma City after real estate man C Gannon was found dead atop the Campbell Building. Witnesses place two men at 3 AM Sunday entering the building and leaving an hour later. Officers pursue leads about stolen papers and a possible debt of 730 dollars.

Oklahoma City Okla C. Gannon Campbell Buthling Cannon Campbell

Lost fur cape and stray notices clutter local ads

Sunday appeal lists a lost beaver fur cape with reward from 14 Trutebings Shoe Store. Various stray items include a cream colored cow, names and addresses in Topeka Kansas, Lawrence and Leavenworth, Kansas. Local residents Miss Clara Rudolph Ed Emmett Lydia Zeeb and many others are noted with brief visits and travel to Kansas City.

Beaver Fur Cape Trutebings Shoe Clara Rudolph Kansas City Ed. Emmett Leavenworth Lydia Zeeb Sam Moore Elizabeth Dison Topeka J. AG. Frazier Ilerington CN. Fairley C.C. Moranville Monwouth Pearce Rosa Pearce Sydney Milton Lawrence J. E. Dolist Euiora R. E. Downs Anne Hawk Eva Emmett Prost Kansas E. M. Briggs M. Robinson Ramin Armstrong Lina Michigan Frances Lawlor Topwka Joe Guiller Wat J. C. Andersen Neodesha Elsie Wilhite Tarpy Bonnie Bell Mary Parker Burlington Gordon Gibb John Alder Brooklyn Eugene Isabel Hazen Mt. Kansas E. BE. Myers Lyndeen Bertha Anderson Rosedale Clinton Kanaga Pittsburg Hig Jay Patmore Oliver Pritchett Herfordshire England

Markets by Wire Grains and Provisions and Livestock

Market notes show gains and bids for Wheat and Corn with No. 2 and white varieties, Timothy and Prairie prices, butter creamery figures, and live stock receipts. Cattle and hogs receipts are listed with price ranges for native cattle, cows, heifers, feeders, calves, and hogs, plus Chicago grain quotes and livestock bids. Real estate ad notes a seven room modular home for rent at 24 99.20 with contact at Warren and Alagaama St. Home phone S042.

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Ringmaster Contest Answers Due By Thursday Noon

The newspaper notes that all contestants in The Ringmaster contest must submit their answers by Thursday noon with no late entries accepted. It reports growing public interest, many answers already received, and widespread talk as dictionaries are used to track the event.

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