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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1909

Page

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Cabinet Meeting at White House Discusses Sugar Trust

Washington Nov 16 The first cabinet meeting since Congress adjourned met today at the White House with the president's official family visible around the council table The Sugar trust situation in New York was discussed Attorney General Wickersham and Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh gave a detailed statement of the situation and explained that a rigid investigation into the frauds had just begun.

Congress White House Washington Executive Council Sugar Trust New York Wickersham Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh Srauds

River Up and Lights On After Storm Rages in City

Reports show river levels rose and then fell during the night as the power house stayed in operation and lights remained on. Streetcar service was uneven but continued, while rescue efforts and repairs proceed amid ongoing rainfall and flood defences.

Mercy for a troubled youth in the county jail

A letter argues for mercy over harsh punishment for a 15 year old boy who participated in a crime. The writer cites a Jacksonville mother and urges sending Willie McKay back to his mother to save him, noting Bullock has paid his penalty and the law should help him reform.

Eounty Jacksonville Florida Bim Willie McKay Bullock Pab Endora Earl Bullock Willian Har

Juvenile court to hear McKay bank robbery case

County Attorney Harley filed a petition in the juvenile court charging William McKay with bank robbery and intent to kill. The inquiry will be held before Judge Means with officials present and the public excluded. Fred Starr is resting easily and expected home in about two weeks. The McKay family faces hardship as they seek support and a possible path toward education and reform.

Harley William McKay Judge Means Fred Starr

Gotch Retains World Wrestling Title After Twelve-Minute Wins

Frank Gotch of Town defeats Dr. Benjamin Roller of Seattle in straight falls at Convention Hall in Kansas City. First fall 46 minutes 20 seconds with half nelson and crotch hold. second fall 27 minutes 39 seconds with tee hold. Roller nearly secured a fall in the second. Gotch shown in a risky position before victory.

Kansas City Frank Gotch Benjamin F. Roller Seattle Convention Hall Pesrad Towan

Hastard Tivestment Co Announces New Kress Building Office

The Hastard Tivestment Co. announces new offices in the Kress building and requests all property owners listed with them to verify files. Parties not yet listed are invited to call. The notice mentions a winter campaign and references Bell plume 457 and 1005 Mass. St.

Hastard Tivestment Co Kress Building No Phone Co Bell Plume

Wealth Fakes and Markets Theme in a City Market Scene

A narrative describes crowded market displays and the allure of wealth as buyers shop for grains, butter, and eggs. A poor man reflects on fortunes and lost chances, imagining books and fast riches while pondering livestock prices and receipts. Lawrence Committee will hold its regular meeting this evening starting with supper at the Eldridge.

Lawrence Committee Eldridge

Severe winter storms hit multiple states with heavy snow

A sporadic weather summary notes blizzards and heavy snowfall across Kansas Topeka and surrounding regions. Belvidere and other towns report rising danger as water recedes in flooded basins. snow blankets Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming and Minnesota with travel disruptions and lake conditions deteriorating along Lake Superior shores.

Rescue Efforts Continue As Cherry Mine Shaft Fails

Geologist reports 108 degree top shaft temperature making rescue unlikely for 300 entombed miners at Cherry Illinois. Chicago fire apparatus on its way with 20,000 gallons of water. Relatives cling to hope as officials predict no survivors. funeral planned for victims including Ike Lewis.

Cherry James Horan Chicago Fire Department James Taylor Siuck Tedd Tod Ike Lewis Want Aman

City Ordinance Bans Littering in Alleys

Officials warn that littering in alleys is prohibited under city ordinance and will be enforced. Citizens are reminded rain can carry trash into basins and sewers, causing damage. Community conduct rules will be enforced by authorities.

Onlinance City Onlinance

Honoring Dyche for state wardenship offer

Governor Stubbs offers Prof. Dyche the fish and state wardenship role praising him as the best man for the work. The letter lauds Dyche as a thoroughbred with high integrity and declares his service to the state would be outstanding if he accepts.

Stubbs Dyche Prof Ineu

Did He Kill Her Chicago Trial Hears Dr Cleminson Testify

Chicago November 16 Dr Haldane Cleminson testified in his murder trial that he and his wife returned home about ten. He described waking at five with nausea and finding his wife cold and unresponsive. He said he found a six ounce bottle and a cloth, telephoned a doctor, and considered making it look like a burglar killed her while he hid items and pretended they were stolen.

Chicago Haldane Cleminson Cleminson Brent Amile

Harding Dies Sudden at Shaw Lumber Yard

James Harding known as sokini a prominent colored man in town died yesterday afternoon from a lung hemorrhage at Shaw Lumber Yard offices. He was 56, survived by his widow two sons and a daughter. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 PM from 512 Altnois street. The week’s events include a Volley Ball match between Methodists and Christians as part of the good tones program tonight.

James Harding Sokini Shaw Lumber Yard Harding Shaw Company Altnois Street He Asher A. Ash Klein E. Wearberb Astifl Clarence Foster Mile Foster Dr. Gillizpie Corey J. L. Harerik Treville Ther Sports Gene

Dyche Considered for Kansas fish and game warden post

Governor Stubbs summoned Prof L Dyche to Topeka to discuss becoming state fish and game warden. Dyche weighs the role against Alaska plans and a potential move to McKinley project. He notes the job could boost Kansas fish industry to a multi million dollar yearly impact if streams and ponds are stocked and managed nationally.

Plas Stubbs L. Dyehe Topeka Hiss Dyche Pratt Dyehe Prof.Dowie Cen Froy Alaska McMinley Prof. Dyche Mt. McKinley Prof Grea Dythe States Vievernar Stubbs Dbyehe Kamsas Ben Pent United States Fish Commissioner Kangas

For Sale and Wanted Classified Listings

Multiple short ads note sale items and jobs including pigs, a Duroc hog, cows and horse, a laundress and houseworker, a man to work, wheel repairs, home baking at Stark's, and a cattle whip. Listings include owners and addresses such as 1101 Alabama St, Comer Pinckney and California, and 1601 B St, plus phone references Bell 51 and 253.

Dyehe Bierele Co C. W. Babcock South Vermont Street Bell Phone

First Real Cold Weather Hits Lawrence Days In

Lawrence experiences a sharp cold snap with strong winds that disrupt daily life. Students at the university face heat shortages prompting class dismissals. Waves of wind drive high water issues at local farms as deflectors fail to protect shorelines. Local eateries promote hot soup as relief.

Lawrence Univn Gus Brune Lake View

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