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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1907
Page
1
Nema Phipps will receive piano pupils at her studio on 920 Ohio Street. Contact Bell 1239. Stop that cold with Dick Bros White Pine and Tar, best on the market.
In Washington a defense seeks to prove Mrs Annie M Bradley was insane at the time of the murder linked to former Senator Arthur M Brown. Experts from New Jersey Baltimore and Georgetown University may testify about prior insanity or diminished responsibility. The trial resumes with testimony and a large crowd gathered outside the court.
Secretary of the state historical society asks readers to report current whereabouts or death details of Hiram Appleman a Lawrence businessperson and member of the first territorial legislature. The appeal marks the fiftieth anniversary of the survivors of that legislature and invites tips to the Journal office.
We thank the brothers and especially the chairman of the sick committee of Lodge No 2 F G LB S and our neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of our beloved father and husband John Fishback. Mrs Maggie Fishback
A jumble of social events and notices profiles guests and entertainments at Ohio Street and other local venues. The text mentions Beta fraternity activities at a university, dinners and whist games, measured class notes, plus a court witness account involving Senator Brown and Mrs Bradley with remarks about marriage and family.
At the Merchants the Barteldes Sr and Gustafson teams clash in a bowling event scheduled for tonight with local sports fans invited to watch a competitive matchup.
A jury weighed charges of fraud against Lewis in a trial of United States defendants at court. The panel deliberated before acquittal or conviction, with delays noted as jurors reached a verdict. The report pauses before final determination and notes questions about the outcome.
Captain Jub Holmes, a veteran abolitionist linked to John Brown’s era, died at age 74 after a long Naval career. He fought in the Civil War, served as territorial secretary at New Messes, and remained a noted figure in abolitionist circles.
Sandusky Ohio November 22 a head on collision occurred early today between a Lake Shore railway street car and a city car. Five or six men were injured seriously and were taken to hospital with one possibly fatally hurt. Police detained Muterman Baldwin and Conductor Landis and tried to arrest William Jakes, the city car conductor, who escaped though injured.
A walking contest at Music Hall Cincinnati features Dan Mleary and Henry Sehmehl in a close race. After dust covering the track Sehmehl trails by a small margin while Cleary leads at the two mile mark with a sizable distance remaining.
Fire at Sawtell's Meleod's and Lawrences hotels on Eschange Street leaves one dead and a serious condition for a third. Nearly eighty guests were sleeping as flames spread, with escape efforts and ongoing progress reported.
Rev C C Brown, installed as pastor of the First Baptist church, will speak Sunday afternoon at the YMCA on the subject Cross Roads. Mrs W C Simons will sing two contralto solos.
The notice states Lawrence Transfer Co owner James Newhouse will take a few pupils in violin guitar and mandolin at 939 Vermont street. Helen Walton, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Walton, is ill with diphtheria.
Advertisement notes Black Seal cigars at 5 cents and promotes Hess' Stock Food in 100 pound sacks available on land at Raymond's. Urges readers to visit if curious about why Gustafson is obtaining the business.
Wheat futures and cash grades quoted with Dec May and No 2 classifications. Corn oats rye and hay prices listed with standard exchange terms. Livestock receipts show cattle prices for native steers cows and heifers with ranges.
Court testimony in the Wah trial features the assistant cashier of Chivate National Bank describing a Lahanchine scheme. He explains how counterfeit notes were passed through the bank by various names and discarded after use, with the cashier signing notes before their destruction.
Report states Geo C Bailey remains in critical condition with no change in entui tion over four hours. Doctors say his fate is uncertain but his family and friends hold hope for recovery despite uncertain prognosis.
Real estate transfers include E Robbins widow of Conkcamisys HL to J T Warner 33 67 59 61 63 and F remont St Baldwin Kansas and E Shaw widow of Law te James W Shaw 174 undivided in Vermont St and Kentucky Street all in Lawrence. J W Shaw single to Frances E Shaw 6171 50 undivided half in Vermont Lot 15 27 19 Lawrence. Chas Fischer and wife to Jack W Shaw 275 Lot 105 block 55 West Lawrence. Beginning 50 feet north of SE corner of Lot 1 Block 3 Lanea Place in Lawrence. Wm Duncan and Alta Steen married and Joseph E Hughes and Lethina Wright issued licenses in Lawrence.
For sale a No 18 Round Oak heater in good condition located at 730 Indiana Street. Pelase contact for more details and price.
New York reports engagements of foreign gold surpassing 75 million dollars as Lazard & Co and Goldman, Sachs & Co add new sums. The flow includes two million and 300 thousand dollars with portions arriving in Paris.
Leavenworth report details a new visitor table in the state prison to separate inmates from visitors. The measure aims to curb demonstrations of affection and contraband passing during visits. Warden Dobson notes order is for good discipline despite protests.
Washington reports show protests from Western railways over empty mail equipment claimed by the post office department. The dispute centers on mail sacks and gear reported as unused, with officials debating proper handling and shipment methods under the law.
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