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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1909

Page

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STUBBS AGAIN demands Curtis retract tax lie in Kansas politics

The governor and supporters challenge Senator Curtis to withdraw his charge that taxes rose under reform. They cite state tax records and the State Auditor to argue the administration did not spend more than prior years. The dispute centers on accountability and whether Curtis will retract before official findings.

Curtis Friends of Good Government Eskridge Kansas State Tax Commission Treasury Aniitor General Revenue Davis Cut-Gome Oklahoma Haz Tas Commission

Chancellor Strong a Guest of Honor at Harvard Inauguration

Chancellor Frank Strong of the University of Kansas will be among the guests at the inauguration of A Lawrence Lowell as president of Harvard University. The ceremonies run Wednesday to Thursday in the college yard with about ten thousand in attendance. New coats sweaters coats and capes arrive at Mr. Shearer’s Ladies Toggery.

Strong Boston Mass Frank Strong University of Kansas A. Lawrence Lowell Uwarvard University College Yard Harvard

Kansas University Defeats St Marys 29 to 0 at McCook Field

Kansas University football earned its second win of the season by defeating St Marys 29 to 0 at McCook Field. The game lacked drama as Kansas dominated, scoring 6 points in the first half while St Marys fought hard but never earned a first down. Substitutes’ inexperience and a few fumbles, plus Nemedy’s late lineup changes, contributed to a one touchdown second half for St Marys. Plans for future improved play were hinted as essential for broader success.

Ryer Victorius McCook Kansas University St. Marys Bunch K. U. Soul St. Marys K. U. Fund Nemedy IK. U. Biel

On THAT TAX Street Railway Men to Make Vigorous Assault

In Denver a convention of street railway workers pledges a strong united front against corporation and income taxes. The gathering projects a vigorous campaign to defend earnings and oppose new levies as they consolidate the industry’s influence. Leaders frame the issue as a fight for fair taxation.

Big street railway convention in Denver to attack corporate tax

Officials from street railway and interurban lines at the American Street Railway and Interurban Association convention in Denver plan to press resolutions against the corporate tax. The gathering, with more than 6,400 delegates representing about 4 billion dollars in capital, will also discuss the income tax amid unified opposition to the corporate levy.

Denver Colo American Street Railway and Interurban Railway Association

Sculptor Perry finds jail life fuels art and study

New York prison life is praised by famed sculptor Roland Perry after a six month contempt of court sentence for failing to pay alimony to his first wife. He argues confinement fosters deep thought, aids completion of works, and has not harmed his professional career. He plans more commissions and insists his wife’s support remains strong. The piece also notes a Sunday vaudeville compromise allowing sacred scenes and music, with moving pictures of the Passion Play sought for display.

New York Doust Emueltsten Roland Lidlow Street Fern Perry Digan Tonabel Elizabeth Leanyater Percy New York State Murray Younger

Wellington boy hurt on freight train in street accident

Charles Mitchell a fifteen year old Wellington resident was severely injured when he attempted to alight from a moving train between Topeka and Lawrence. The boy was crushed by the wheels, suffering a crushed knee and bruised foot, and was taken to Jones Hospital. He had run away from home citing harsh schooling and planned to reach Wellington. His father, a restaurant keeper, arrived and said the boy would return home after doctors' orders.

E. R. Seith Ph W Lome Wellington Wichita Jather Uwo Review Club Jo A. Keol Zodiac Club JL. H Stud Doctor Conk Rosnill Lawrence

Taft in California Morning Journey Highlights Scenic Route

The article recounts Taft's California journey through scenic territory including a stop at Redding with citizens welcoming Governor Gillett and Bay City officials. It notes San Francisco engagements and light anecdotes about campus life, student mischief, social scenes, and a humorous drive anecdote from Lawrence high school students.

Maude Fealy Sues For Divorce Sparks Denver Romance Tale

News recounts Maude Fealy suing for divorce from Lewis Sherwin amid a romance with Denver actress. Details note Fealy’s mother Margaret Cavallo’s efforts to separate the pair. Sherwin, a dramatic critic, is in New York. he hails from Denver and is linked to musical circles through Hugo Gorlitz family.

Denver Maude Avires Lewis Huge Sherwin Titanite Nak Margaret Tealy Cavallo Artress Mande Fealy Paderewski Jan Kubelik Amy Sherwin Prima

Woman Dies by Chloralform Poisoning at Sister's Home

Mrs. Tillie Stafford aged sixty three died after taking chloroform poison while visiting her sister Mrs. M J Nesbit at North Kansas Ave North Lawrence. She had been in great pain for two weeks and left Denver for burial. Survived by three daughters and one son.

Tillie Stafford M. J. Nesbit Kansas Ave Lawrence Denver

Centennial Week Opens With Balloons Over St Louis

Mayors from 300 cities attend St Louis Centennial celebration as eight balloons launch this afternoon marking the second day. Indiana and Ohio pilots join the parade while city executives meet for an informal conference on the commission plan of government.

St. Louis Cleveland J. U. Wade, Jr J. T U.S. Guyer Kansas City Kansas

Oklahoma Land Prand Cases Postponed Hearing Set

Ardmore Okla Oct 4 On motion of defendants in federal court the hearing of Governor Traskell and other prominent Okla men indicted for fraud in Muskogee was postponed to Oct 13. Both sides expect arguments to quash the indictments and if unsuccessful trial may be held at the November term in Chickasha.

Oklahoma Land Prand Ardmore Okla Traskell Muskogee Cuntiingnice Owns Saskell Oklahoma City Columbia Bank and Trust Chickasha

Hearst May Run Again for Mayor in Independent Bid

After a conference with William Hearst, Charles Ke Gehring, chairman of the New York county committee of the Independence League, announced it was unlikely Hearst would enter the mayoralty race at the end of the Independent ticket. The rest of the text drifted into unrelated humorous, stray anecdotes and garbled lines.

New York William Hearst Charles Ke Gehring New York County Independence League Seiene

Gustafson Special Cartier Watch Piques Buyers Interest

A terse ad notes the Gustafson Special wristwatch offered at nine pounds to one hundred dollars. Vernon Silver is named as the contact at Gustafson's College Jewelers, inviting buyers to inspect the item.

Lawrence High School Triumphs Over Haskell 12–0 in Big Victory

Lawrence High School defeated Haskell 12 to 0 on their athletic field Saturday, proving the LHS squad possesses one of the gamest football teams seen from a high school. Captain Dolan starred with two touchdowns and a stellar all-around performance, while Haskell outweighed the locals but were held in check by sturdy play from Lawrence, drawing praise from fans and good reports of the game.

Lawrence High School Haskell Lawernce High School Lawrence Iwrence Nish Indians Boye Aquad Capt. Dolan the Journal K_ U

Wright Defies Air and Land in 15 Mile Flight

Wilbur Wright staged a remarkable 33 minute 33 second flight over New York harbor covering about 15 miles. He rose to 200 300 feet above water then circled fleets and Grants Tomb before returning to Governors Island. The machine performed well and Wright praised the engine as he emerged from the complex aeroplane rigging.

New York, N. Y Wilbur Wright New York Harbor North River Grants Tomb Ava Wright Necrodrome Governors Island

Railroad sale confirmed in Mobile auction case

Federal Judge Toulmin in Mobile today confirmed the sale of the Mobile Jackson and Kansas City Railroad Company by Special Master W C Eakin on August 23 to N A Withers and others of New York. Ladies leather handbags advertised by Gustafson's as a promotional hook.

Mobile Als Toulmin

North Pole controversy to reach climax this week

A heated North Pole dispute intensifies as Peary Arctic Club plans to publish statements claiming Peary was the first white explorer to reach the pole. rival Dr. Cook counters with demands to review records via Copenhagen and U.S. societies while crowds gather in Baltimore and Washington to hear updates.

New York N.Y North Pole Peary Pole Clib Peine Uok Batimore Washington Det de Soefick A. Cook University of Copenhagen American Geographic Societies Cook Aving Thon South Pole Poland Thas Cook Haughingly Dr. Conk

Weather Quietly Brightens Kansas Skies

The report notes unusually pleasant fall weather in Kansas with no rain in sight and only a faint request for rain for wheat. Sunday featured perfect conditions spent outdoors, marking one of the gentler weather days in memory.

Kansas

Final hearing of injunction against Bank Commissioner postponed

Gullirie Okla Oct 4 The trial hearing of the temporary injunction restraining Bank Commissioner Young from paying depositors of the Columbia Bank and Trust Co Oklahoma City was continued until Thursday next. The restraining order remains. cont tempt citations discussed as the court weighs contempt. Young continued depositor payments with guaran ty funds amid reports Norton Stickler and Stamford Oil backers support the bank turn over.

Young Oklahoma City Okla Amlthench Columbia Barkatul Trust E Company Norton John T. Stickler City of Mexico John P. Murry VM. A. McPherson Stamford Oil, Company of New York Young c

Menu items include ice creams and flavors at Wiedemann's

A brief menu lists Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice Cream, Maple Not Ice Cream, Pineapple Ice, and Grape Ice at Wiedemann's. The taate tells.

Wiedemann's

Girl kills big deer with a small rifle

Local tale reports 18 year old Miss Elon Midleton of Auantie City shooting a large buck from a hotel porch with a small rifle. The incident occurred Saturday at 1:30 pm as guests heard the shot and watched the deer disappear into brush.

NooYa Elon Midleton Auantie City Ao Tuy Helen Jim Bainsy Sinter John Fred Millhull Fred Ety Hey Tied Bnet Laverty Hank Laverty

Markets by Wire Kansas City and Chicago grain notes

Markets by wire report grain and provisions in Kansas City and Chicago. Wheat with May and July contracts listed, mixed grains and feeds including Timothy and Prairie hay, butter prices and livestock receipts. Cattle and hogs show varying bids and tops, with notable meat stock prices and futures. Howard Watches advertised at Gustafson's the College Jeweler.

Kansas City

Multiple small ads mix notes on property, livestock, and help wanted

For sale in Seattle a property inquiry references Geo Le Siu at 170 Kentucky Street and Bell Pheu 1287. Cattle ads mention Jerseys enod but fir cats and fresh milkers with a contact phone 5212. A lost item note asks return to offices for reward. Help wanted seeks furnished rooms near homekeeping and a boy over 16 for Journal office duties. An auction-like listing notes 100 acres west of Lawrence with a six room house, water, barn, orchard, and blossom date March 1 1910, enquired through McQuary and McNeil and F B Pontious RK FL D 5 Lawrence.

Seattle Wash Geo le Siu Kentucky Street Bell Pheu Journal Journal Office Lawrence California McQuary and McNeil F. B. Pontious

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