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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1909

Page

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Military Surgeons Meet Opens in Washington DC

The 18th annual meeting of the Association Military Surgeons of the United States opened in Washington with surgeons from across the nation and 11 foreign countries in attendance. The University debating council elected officers led by President Ralph Spotts and Vice-president M L Whedman. committees were named to select debate topics and arrange housing for debaters.

Military Surgeons Washington, D. C United States Association Military Surgeons of the the University Ralph Spotts M. L. Whedman J. K. Overmiless Tom Lee Frank Bates

City Council approves Bell Telephone franchise

The City Council met last evening and, after revisions, passed the Bell Telephone franchise on final reading with amendments. Rates set at 250 dollars monthly for business lines, 1.50 for one-party residences, and 1.00 for two-party residences. 15 days for acceptance granted. protest by A Henley and 100 others filed. Other business included sidewalk and street work, hydrants, and sewer plans. various petitions referred to committees.

Admournes Tou Thurs D. Bishop Bond Hutchins Kaseld Broeker Haltz Wood Cox Wilder Howayl Tesford Hazen Dicker Bell Telephone Company Willis Gleed Toucks The Bell Company Gleed A. Henley Home Company C. E Sutton Metcalf S.C. Emley Euclide Street Vermont Street Tennessee Street D. F. McFaraind Mississipni and Henrs Streets S. C. Emley Kentucky Street Adams Euclid Maple Lane Fire Department J. T. Constant Wond Wheeler Kangas Tripp North Lawrence Committee of Ways and Means Cleauing Masssachusetts Street al. Gracber New York and Connecticut Morris Streets Lawrence Water Company Missouri and Pinckney Streets Sindsend Penn A. G. Cummings Hubsch Lee Street Louisiana Ohio Bell Bros. Piano Co Committee On Claims Meyer Bishop Ethart Watenes Gustafson

SEA SCENES AT UNIVERSITY MUSEUM SHOWCASE

Curated selections spotlight sea and sailor life with Potthast Coast and Venice canvases. Notable works include The Struggle For Existence and Canal in Holland, highlighting realism of ocean motion, clouds, and Dutch waterways. Other pieces by Inness, Redmunut, Skidmore, and Winter depict harbors, fishing, and coastal scenes alongside industrial imagery. Evening hours and dates listed for viewing.

University Museum Abraham Lincoln Richard Mansfield Lawrence Edward Potthast New York Flik M. Retin Pe Alte Holland Charles’ Warren Heaton Pratetwil Charles Itawthorne Tdmois le Sea Venice James Redmunut Old Canal of M. Rebn New England George Inness Maiglet Alice Beach Winter Lewis Palmer Skidmore Mernelise

Social events and club gatherings list in October notes

Ralph Stevens and Willis Sayles hosted a dancing party October 7 at Stevens home. University students in Friends church held a reception for members and friends. Episcopal church group hosted a gathering at Ord Clintman’s home for university students. Sewing club meets Thursday with Miss Frances Dinsmo r. Wednesday Duplicate Whist club meets with Mrs. F. W. Biskmar. George Pearce and Miss Laura FE attended. Henderson married at Rogers home at 2 p m with Rev A J Ross officiating. Couple left for wedding trip to Kansas. Music club opens season with first meeting tomorrow at Mrs. James Mirehells home.

Episcopal Church Ord Clintman Church George Pearce Laura FE. Henderson Rogers A. J. Ross M. RB. Shored Kansas James Mirehell

Walsh Guilty Verdict Upheld In Misapplication Case

The trial court verdict finding RL Walsh guilty of misapplication of funds at a Chicago bank was affirmed by the U S Circuit Court of Appeals. The decision focused on criminal intent and noted possible misapplication ranges from innocent to criminal depending on actions. Walsh faces imprisonment pending further appeal actions and remains under a $90,000 bond.

Chicago RL Walsh Chicano National Bank Talent States Circuit Court of Tim Joey Supreme Eonet Iilay Walsh Ape Dudge Tumphrey Dudge Grosscup Palmer Court of Appeals

Taft Receives 10000 at Cal Berkeley Reception

President Taft arrived in Oakland aboard the Mayflower and, with Major Hodghead and a Berkeley reception committee, faced a throng of cheering crowds as he traveled through thronged streets to the University of California. He spoke at Berkeley praising optimism in government while noting the practical need to work with popular will.

San Francisco Cal Oakland Taft Hodghead Berkley College Town University of California Yale Berkley University

Judge Pollock Rules on Indian Wardship at Haskell Institute

Kansas City judge decides the federal court must protect three Indian ward girls from Haskell Institute. Mrs Ollie Burson of Lawrence sought permission to remove the children, Rachel Planch and Wnedta, from the institute. The judge ordered in court for a fuller inquiry to determine safe homes and avoid turning the girls loose without proper care.

Pollock Haskell Institute Kan City John V Pollock Kansas City Kan Ollie Burson Lawrences Rachel Planch Ohi Wnedta H. B. Peaks Pallack

Balloon race drifts across Missouri amid scattered landings

Reports from the International balloon cup contest recount a wild start from St Louis with balloons crossing the Mississippi into Illinois before returning to Missouri airspace. Missouri balloons landed near Cairo and Jefferson City areas while others were sighted near Steelville Therma Tipton and Macon. Contenders include Mix the American pilot still unaccounted for with several others reported in the Ozark region as of Oct 3.

Aurich Det S—Le Blance Hungary Poas Silesia Mix Mis Hohenia St. Louis Missouri Hibernia Jefferson Cin Mississippi River Ilinois Steelville Therma Ozark Mountain Tipton Booneville Macon Peoria Cairo

Telephone Ordinance Ends Citywide Telephony Tale

Mayor says the telephone ordinance passed last night will be accepted by Bell or result in a single system for Lawrence. He rejects the four percent feature but supports the ordinance, stating the Home company terms are met and the town aimed for an equitable, noninterfering solution. The council believes Bell will acquiesce, resolving the dispute.

Baltimore Mad Cook University of Copenhagen Associated Press Copenhagen University Tienmark Washington University of Copenhagerr Seopraphical Societies Bell Lawrence Bishop Home Company

School Board Meeting Approves $6,286.30 In Bills

At the regular monthly session the Board of Education approved bills totaling 6286.30. The sum covered three weeks of teacher salaries five weeks for janitors summer repairs and shop machinery installation. Salaries for Miss Flagg Bonar Iesse and Dinglestedt rose 2.50 each for summer school and related work. The treasurer and clerk reports were given to the auditing committee. Planning for overcrowded classrooms included half time for overflow and the hiring of Miss Ethel Hoar at 50 a month. The fire escapes and well cistern on the southeast Lawrence property were to be addressed.

Board of Education Flagg Bonar Iesse Dinglestedt Misa Ethel Hoar Lawrence

Perkins insurance suits hinge on proof of suicide

Lawrence man Luvius N Perkins died in June 1907 after a fall from his home roof. Insurance firms contest $4 million in policies, claiming suicide by poison. Judge Pollock in Kansas City ordered proof at final trial, with jury deliberations not until January. Mrs Clara Perkins pursues recovery through suits. Stuckey bonds husband’s release in Williamsburg case, aided by his wife. County fruit growers plan October meeting at H A Sibley’s suburban home.

Lawrence Kansas City Luvius N. Perkins Kan Pollock Kaw Perkins Stuckey Ottawa W. M Rinekey Lorena Sutherland Williamshurg Kansas Miss Sutherland H. A. Sibley Warren Street Kia B. F. Smth J. Gray Seey

Various Classified Fragments From Local Page

For rent a 3 room house at 440 Louisiana Street. WANTED Men to work at Mount Unpe Nurserice Wednesday morning. LOST On Hill gold Bunting Elgin watch with name in back. Reward for return to my Journal office or call 1600 Bell. FOR SALE Shorthorn bull eight months old three miles west of town. Rout No 1 North Pole discovered by Americans. Cook's own story and Peary's expedition of thrilling interest. Outfit free. Biz terms. Act quick. ZIEGLER CO Philadelphia. Parsons for jewelry.

New York Qet Robert B. Peary Cook Pole Peary Arctic Club Robert E. Peary North Pole Roosevelt New Mount Jg. le Webster Peary Ziegler CO Fourth St Philadelphia

Ordinance grant to Missouri & Kansas Telephone Co rights in Lawrence

The Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company secures a twenty year franchise in Lawrence Kansas to construct operate and maintain telephone lines and a general exchange system in streets alleys and public places. Poles and wires must be placed to minimize public disruption and no street obstruction occurs. Company must indemnify the city provide a bond and pay two percent of gross receipts as city taxes. An officer and local manager are required and the city reserves rights for fire alarm and police wires. The ordinance sets conditions on removal repairs and rate regulation. The company must accept in writing within fifteen days of mayoral approval and publication.

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