28 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1907
Page
1
The funeral for George C. Bailey will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at his New Hampshire street home with Rev. FL M. Bennett officiating. Bailey was a popular local figure and his death is mourned in the city.
Lecompton high school won against Eudora high school with a 22 to 18 score in Lecompton Kansas. The win was powered by strong teamwork from the Lecompton lineup. Lawrence High and Lecompton High meet here tomorrow afternoon.
The note references a sale or listing titled Bale Nobby and Appropriate Burnt Wood Special with unclear details. No further context or dates are readable to confirm scope or participants.
Last night at the Opera House aks and Gilson presented A Baeh ss Honeymoon to a crowded house. Herbert De Guerre depicted Benjamin Bachelor with praise from regular patrons as the theater's best comedian. Grace Johnson as Juno Joyce impressed the audience with clever acting and strong support from the company.
The New York board of trade and transportation debated two resolutions on Chinese entry. One urged leniency toward all Chinese under the law, and the second supported admitting a limited number of Chinese laborers. The second resolution provoked strong protests and a heated discussion, and was laid on the table by an overwhelming vote.
Mrs. Samuel Decker, born November 27, 1798, celebrated her 109th birthday in Seneca Falls on November 28, aided by her third husband whom she wed at age 102. She is bedridden and served dinner on china from her first marriage gifts. Local ads urge tailor Shultz and the Peerless Cafe offerings, plus holiday turkey orders and Sylvan pecan goods.
The Masque club elected R L Douglas as business manager at a special meeting. It will present a three act comedy Green Eyes on December 5 and 6 at the Bowersock Opera House under Prof. E G Frazier. Thanksgiving services were held in the Congregational church with Rev. Parisho delivering the sermon. Oscar Caldwell, son of Anthony Caldwell of this city, was accidentally shot at Winnemaces, Neva.
PURELY PERSONAL. Pete Miss firaee Hornaday is spening a few days in Ottawa. Angie Selkerson of Topeka is spending Thanksgiving with Lawrence friends. Miss Maggie Bell Long went to St. Joe this morning and will visit Atchison before returning to Lawrence.
The University athletic association promised to take the winning junior team to St. Joseph for the Missouri game. The junior class team clinched the class championship and celebrated with all expenses paid for the trip today.
Funeral services for Wm. Plasket will be held tomorrow morning at 30 from the home of his daughter Mrs. C. W. Roberts 837 Mississippi street. The body will be taken to his old home in Baldwie for burial. Friends of the family and members of the orders to which he belonged are invited.
Funeral services for James M. Myers will be held at 6:00 PM Friday at the home of his daughter Mrs. W A Rankin 938 Louisiana St with Rev Gitton in charge. Burial will follow in Oak Hill cemetery. The death occurred November 27 at 7:15 AM. A second note reports Lawrence High School defeating Lawrence Business College 33 to 0 at McCook field and mentions upcoming Lecompton High at Lecompton with a 44 cent round trip.
The ex governor praises Stubbs and predicts Stubbs will win the Kansas Republican primary over Long, arguing the real battle is between Long and Sinish. He says Stubbs is a strong reform voice, a gifted speaker, and popular statewide, while noting Hoch could enter the race if a special session is held.
Fragmentary notes refer to a Colorado governor, a investor scheme, and a political project tied to a drainage plan. The text mentions death, intent, and possible bids, with scattered references to Dawe trumile and Dred love, implying a contested or opaque process around a major public works effort.
The skirmish over a newborn custody case moves to the United States court as James Tarelay claims the child in a habeas corpus writ. Stella Bare and natural residents oppose the filing while attorneys prepare responsive papers within ten days.
About TLoo'clock last night a Surrey belonging to Perry Blackwell ran into the Surrey of So 1 Holloway, hitched in front of RT Crew's residence on a Tennessee street. The driver was thrown out and bruised. Holloway's Surrey was damaged. the Friaicises Surrey sustained worse damage. The driver tried to enter a train and go fast when he did not see the other vehicle until the collision. Occupants of the carnage were unhurt.
A Topeka State Journal report lauds the Smith Center revival as a phenomenal event attracting people from surrounding counties. Over three weeks more than 600 decisions were recorded, including local officials, lawyers, business leaders, and the county football team. The final four nights saw 300 conversions amid broad regional enthusiasm.
The society page lists Mrs J Patterson arriving to winter with Senator and Mrs Harrison Chin. Invitations issued by Miss Marguerite Emery for a luncheon. T Sinclair to host Fortnightly club gathering. Miss Agnes Je entertaining twenty four friends tomorrow afternoon. Mr and Mrs T N Manson hosting The Leader clerks Thanksgiving dinner. Dr and Mrs W L Burdick entertained at Kentucky street home. Mrs Kate Greenlees visiting city. dinners and cards followed.
Seven men died and several were injured in an early morning gas explosion at a St Rene and Santa Fe Street rooming house. Firefighters endured extreme heat to rescue survivors as victims were found piled in the second floor hallway.
A high society New York man, Whitley, 60, killed his wife in a hotel room and then leaped from a window to die. The couple, long associated with fashionable living, had been staying at a hotel near 77th Street before the fatal incident.
Market notes report tentative price reductions across the meat trade with Kansas City packers pushing lower quotes. Beef and pork costs show declines while poultry remains cheaper, reflecting a broader easing in wholesale meat markets.
A street interview notes a resident advocating enforcement of a local anti spitting ordinance. The speaker argues clean sidewalks improve appearance and safety, urging authorities to enforce the rule.
The Vanderbilt Cup committees of the American Automobile Association met yesterday and decided to hold a Vanderbilt Cup race in October of next year in New York.
Span candy baskets by Lax elevate spun candy to art with flawless color and naturalistic flowers. Baskets feature Hawes like roses and purple orchids, with hats and ribbons forming elegant foundations for ice or candy presentations. Some tiny baskets use single large flowers as bases.
Railroads in Lawrence require passengers to buy tickets before boarding trains with an excess fee of 25 to 50 cents based on distance if caught without a ticket. The rule starts December 1 and applies unless there is no agent at the station or the ticket window is not open in time.
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