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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1907
Page
1
Local merchants advertise a range of items from ice cream to handmade handkerchiefs and silverware. Details mention Wiedemann’s for Thanksgiving turkeys and a Peerless Cafe at 921 Mass Street offering fish or oysters, with tailor Shultz and Sylvan pecan goodies highlighted.
Testimony focuses on discrediting Mrs. Bradley's account with alienist support and witness statements. Dr Henry J. Triy and Rev Wr Dae, among others, are named as experts or potential witnesses. The courtroom opened at 10 and Mrs. Bradley described her fear and alleged coercion.
U S consul Harry S Paddock reports Japan is already dominating the China sea lanes and driving other nations from the Chinese trade He notes Japanese lines control the ocean carrying trade aided by subsidies while British and German lines yield to competition from Japan and low crew wages
Miss Gertie McPheters of Vinland became insane in the city on Wednesday. She resisted arrest by her family and officials and was taken to jail after a violent struggle. The incident alarms a long-settled family and highlights her deteriorating condition.
Report describes a police officer involved in a torture plot in Naples. The captive Marquuis Guiseppe City reportedly forced to surrender $500. later arrested and exposed as the organizer, shocking authorities and public.
Bandmaster John Philip Sousa arrived in Chicago yesterday suffering stomach poisoning and slept fitfully last night. Doctors reported a crest of improvement today and said he should rest for several days. He is likely to remain in Chicago until Monday.
At the Merchants the Wednesday game produced scores with Team A facing Courtney Morris and High Men Dax leading scorers in a competitive lineup.
E E Myers of 1637 New Hampshire street was thrown from a buggy in a mishap in Tukla yesterday morning. He suffered torn ligaments in his legs and was shaken up but resting easily today.
Ray C. Vanorman Cornell right end suffered a concussion in the Pennsylvania Cornell game. At University of Pennsylvania hospital, his condition is said to be very much improved.
Eaton Hurlbut reports bounty results with 15 gopher scalps at Boughton's 1025 Mass Street and 35 by Elmer Good of Enders. A courteous reply to De Voe Co paint firm appears. Advertisements promote Eaton Hurlbut papers, post card albums, and gas beater from Ericksen's big store.
Kansas City market notes show errney receipts at 139 for Dec and 91 for percentages, with May and cash figures for staple commodities. Grain prices include Corn Dec 47.5 to 46, May 49.4 to 40, No 2 red 93 to 94, Oats 46 to 18, Rye 68 to 72, and hay values for Timothy and Prairie. Butter values listed, plus live stock cattle receipts around 5,000 with native price ranges from 3.80 to 5.0.
Real estate transfers list deeds from Thelen M Welch to Franklin D Curry Lot 23 Simpson's Central Subdivision and Ernest J May to Zachariah Evans Lots 42 43 44 Frazier's Subdivision. The page also includes multiple local ads for Bayles 725 Mass St Squires Studio G A Hamman eye ear nose and throat Glasses at Dick Drug Store and various household goods and services.
Two Jersey cows described as rich milkers and gentle are advertised with contact Bell phone 395. An offer to view South Texas land includes a round trip on December 3 and 17 for $20 through McKenzie sale joy at 733 Mass. St. and mentions pares room. ies erend.
A jumble of social items lists people traveling for holidays visiting relatives and friends. Katheryn McKinley Liber ty is guest of Lawrence Triends, Kathering Hosford travels to Pleashinn Kansas, Gertrude Brehm Hutelin sim visits cousins Martha and Eldith Myers, Maude Miles and Mildred stay with Col. and Mrs. Miles, W E Spalding and Avior visit Will Charleton, Chas Racher returns to Minneapolis after a visit with B G Hphie and Bertha Blant Guests include Sophie and Matilda Simish meyer and Mr and Mrs Constant and family.
Topeka November 2 Attorney General Jackson filed in the supreme court formal accusations against three officials and est Pitsburg. The charges allege the ouster ruling by the court barred the city from receiving any fee or license from saloons and claim the officials aided liquor sales and pocketed money through treasury schemes.
Baton Rouge reports the death of General Leena Jastremenski a Confederate veteran journalist and former Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of the United States. She died here today of paralysis after a long public career including a governorship candidacy.
A Michigan copper forgery scheme produced fake Noah s diary tablets and Indian relics painted green with verdigris and buried to fake antiquity A Wisconsin collector was approached but warned by a museum curator experienced with fakes The hoax aimed to fetch prestige and money from genuine relic seekers and collectors
The board of health, after a petition from 527 residents of the Kolokai settlement, permits K Lore Wallach to attempt treatment of twelve lepers there. Wallach has long claimed he can cure leprosy, fueling hope among Hawaiians, their relatives, and friends.
In Kansas City on November 20 Tadye Smith McPherson of Red Oak Iowa dissolved the injunction forcing county officials to keep theaters open on Sundays. The ruling removes protection for Sunday amusements and allows raids. Judge Wallace supports Sabbath closing and the grand jury is in session. County Marshal Heslip says arrests will target indicted theater managers.
The Norway poplar, a close cottonwood relative, shows rapid growth, straight grain wood, and strong hardiness. It forms good shade, windbreaks, and shelter belts with leaves late into autumn. Preliminary US Forest Service studies suggest superior wood quality and hardiness over Carolina poplar, though true cuttings are scarce.
In a volatile session, traders endure a sharp drop with twelve stocks sliding ten points and two and a half million shares changing hands. Despite losses totaling twenty five million dollars from open to close, onlookers remain calm as brokers and messengers push through the buying and selling with steady routine.
A ragged man named Louis Fink, a longshoreman, appeared at a Long Island window in a starved condition after a six month strike. He said he had not eaten for three days and was hospitalized where doctors treated his illness and learned of his name and circumstances.
Five factory workers died in Waterbury Connecticut when an extra Hartford bound freight train collided with a trolley car carrying twenty five passengers bound for Oakville factories. The crash occurred at the West Main street crossing over the Highland Division tracks of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad.
Funeral services for Wa. Plaskett were conducted at the home of his daughter Mrs. C W Roberts 839 Mississippi Street at 8:30 this morning. Rev Netherent assisted by Rev Weatherby and Rev C L Milton presided before burial at Baldwin where the family plot lies.
A Rev Father Brann, rector at St Agnes, denounces American preserh al aurnosticista influence linked to universities. He cites Colombia and Harvard, claims professors teach it, and vows continued opposition despite adverts.
A community event organized by friends provided groceries and food to a widow and her children, bringing gratitude. Donations supported by local families and a collective effort marked by sharing food stalls and pouches for those in need in North Lawrence.
The funeral for George C. Bailey was held from the family home on New Upehire street at 2 o clock in the afternoon. Pallbearers included local men from Santa Re station and area residents. Burial followed in Oak THIL cemetery with services at the grave conducted by Ma sunt. The piece mentions a separate note about busking corn by Brune Jr. and a cafe ad for Peerless Cafe.
Fragmented OCR reads like shop notices and stray lines. Mentions items such as oysters, roses, embroidery remnants and hair color, with scattered brand names and places like Dunmire and Raymonds.
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