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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1909
Page
1
State Pure Food Inspector John Kleinhans arrested prominent dairyman John Fritzel after a 40 percent water dilution was found in milk sold by the Fritzel dairy. The Pure Food crusade in Lawrence aims to enforce the Pure Food law with zero tolerance for evasion.
In Irvington New Jersey a $50,000 damages suit over the 1904 Fourth of July fireworks death of Ralph E. Wirt is heard in Supreme Court before Justice Fitzgerald. Wirt, secretary of the Diamond Match Company, was killed when a skyrocket struck his head. his father, John D. Wirt, sues Daniel G. Reid and the Fireworks Company for negligence.
Kalamazoo Michigan November 23. Central high school boys threaten to end dances parties visits to theaters and even peanuts and candy for Kalamazoo high school girls until all rats are removed from their hair. The ultimatum follows weeks of planning and the girls refusal to remove the wads of filling.
A greenhouse order lists Chrysanthemums Roses and Carnations from Hicks Greenhouse at 369 Elm. The note invites customers to place a trial order and mentions Bell and phone 387 for inquiries on the north side greenhouse display.
The two bodies were found in the ruins of the DeArmond home at Butler Missouri after a blaze that destroyed the two story wooden house. Rep David A DeArmond and his six year old grandson Waddie were burned to death. others escaped. The fire started early this morning and the cause remains unknown. Mrs DeArmond fainted on reaching the ground and later recovered. James DeArmond and neighbors tried to reach the father and son but were overwhelmed by smoke. The loss is estimated at about 20000 dollars and the family connections are listed.
News from Cherry Ul details a mine disaster where earth caving blocks the east entry, endangering workers and prompting rescue attempts. Officials say reaching imprisoned men may take days, with a possible 500 foot shaft exploring option.
New York November 23 Mrs Augusta Stetson announces her resignation from the First Church of Christ Scientist in New York after years of seclusion following her ex communication in Boston. She had remained a member here amid reports trustees would drop her. The news follows her public departure from church membership.
Dynamite weighing twenty five pounds exploded under the fruit and wine house of Joseph Mascari in Danville causing about $50,000 in damage. Mascari accuses members of the Black Hand society of the crime. No injuries were reported.
Washington November 23 President Taft and the cabinet will study the Nicaragua question to determine steps to compel respect for the United States and its citizens. The situation has reached a point demanding government action against the fiery Central American nation.
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