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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1909

Page

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Knife clue ties Bullock to North Lawrence robbery

County officers sift clues in the October 11 rock Island robbery near Eudora. They describe Earl Ross Bullock as 5 feet 4 inches, 140 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes, last seen in North Lawrence wearing a brown or gray suit and a light hat. Reward totals $600 after county commissioners added $100. The suspect is linked to a bank robbery and the shooting of Officer Pringle. a changed necktie and a knife found at Stevens Store hint at his movements toward the westbound Rock Island train.

Kaw Valley Jordan Farm Youn Atsadel Ross Hallock Espera Bave Piullock Thaay Bullock Love Ynurder Stevens North Lawrence Lis Pringle Thay Rock Island North Laswreen Eudora Glases Herington Kansas Bulot Earl Ross Bullock Iver—Johinson Erless Ohe Hopkins Allen Ballockt

Flew Over Paris Aerial Feat Charms Paris Crowds

The French aviator started from Juvisy and flew about 13 miles to Varhay then circled 400 feet over Paris near the Eiffel Tower before returning to Juvisy. Spectators cheered as the tiny aircraft glided above the tower, hailed as a triumph akin to Santos-Dumont.

Topeka Juvisy Varhay Eiffel Tower Cie United States

Brotherhood Meeting Highlights Presbyterian Men Social Evening

The Presbyterian Brotherhood held a church gathering last night with a Ladies of the church prepared elaborate supper and old songs. Prof Robert Duncan spoke on a branch of chemistry in a lively style. Officers were reelected and praised for service. Dr Powell delivered a brief address after the meeting.

Presbyterian Elit Robert’ K. Duct Duncan de Wow Lair I. Es. Bailew Dodds Mitchell Liew Powell Los. Army Powell

Taft Plans Golf Run Over 125000 Acre Gregory Ranch

President Taft rose late under cloudy skies and started toward the golf links near Gregory Texas. He is stopping with his brother G Taft three miles from Gregory at a house owned by Tala the ranch and plans to plant the entire pine region with cotton.

Gregory Tex Taft G. Taft

United States Marshal Mackey Visits Lawrence

United States Marshal W. H. Mackey was in Lawrence this morning on a flying trip. The visit may foreshadow actions tied to opposing freight rate increases. Separate items mention a Swedish scientist in custody and a violent wedding aftermath in Chicago.

H. Mackey Lawrence United States W. H. Mackey Mackey

Wheat and cattle market report from Kansas City

Markets by Wire from Kansas City show grain and provisions activity. Wheat futures edge lower while corn and oats move slightly. butter cream and live stock trade slow. Cattle receipts rise with mixed prices for beef steers and cows, hogs and pork products steady to firm. stockers and feeders move modestly.

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Training Table to Start for Kansas Football Team

Kansas University football training table will begin on Thursday with regular meals at El Mit. Debates over meal location and opponents loom as Kansas readies to face Nebraska and the crowd of rout ers headed for Lincoln. A large Kansas delegation travels, while Coach Kennedy and Assistant Mosse push hard in practice amid calls for team unity and improved defense.

Kansas University el Mit K. C Firisl Johlinson Iack Varsity Linesly Kan Nebraska Nestlind Cornhuskers Aggies Lincoln Lansdon Lawrence Will Hulsone Jlerh Hullene J. A. Henley M. Robinson Bias Willits Washington University McCook Field Kennedy Mosse Tigers Uwre Ann Arbor Lawrente Manhattan Sftar K. Twomen

EXPECT STREET CAR PEOPLE SAN FRANCISCO REJOICES

A chaotic fragmentary column notes a San Francisco street car culture beat and a Portok reappearance with warship pageantry. It mentions Mrs 411 Cohn at 705 Indiana Street and a sewing club gathering with miscellaneous social notes including rehabilitation themes and fashion reforms by the Sun Day Sweater Society in Lawrence.

Bridge Club Cohn Indiana Street

Visit of the Sullivan and Breidenbach families

Em manuel Sullivan and several others arrive for a several day stay from the west before heading to Dayton. The piece also notes road work on Indiana Street, car service for a football game, a court fight in Saquipa Oklahoma, and a found lost child near the Journal’s press. The new studio at 1035 Mass. St is mentioned.

Manuel Sullivan Albert Emanuel W. R. Sullivan William Breidenbach Varry Rawh Dayton Indiana Street A Wells Lawrence Eli Maine Street Squires Sterling Mass Hood-Blanton Aia City Crowe James W. Blanter Jhesk Stephen T. Howl Bell General House of Eussipyted Addis

Pittsburgh church in prosperity claims 1.3 million communicants

Reports from Pittsburg show the Disciples of Christ church thriving with 1,300,000 communicants and a total valuation of 29,742.24. The International Centennial unfolds with delegates and street meetings after a brisk convention ending with evangelist efforts and singing. Bible schools reach about 1,000,000 students while 6,801 ministers serve across regions.

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Bakers First Game Reinstates Football After Abolition

Baker University played its first football game in fourteen years, facing the KUC second eleven in a 6 to 5 clash. The sport had been banned by church authorities for spiritual reasons, but Bishop Quayle and Senator Bristow supported its return and the recent vote cleared the way for a full football revival.

Baker Universits Uoon K. UC Board of Husters Quayle Bristow

Alfred Page Freed in Wheat Theft Acquittal

Alfred Page was acquitted yesterday afternoon of stealing wheat. Judge Clark presided over the case arising from a North Lawrence incident near Mrs. Sy Robinson’s bar. Attorney George J. Barker represented Page as the trial attracted significant attention.

Teed Wage Dadge Clark Robinson Tstak Cgeorge J. Barker Pare Sy Robinson North Lawrence

Supreme Court Allows Franchise Break Differing Service

The Supreme Court decision in the Mast Obie Raupany case holds a utility may cease furnishing a commodity if not bound by a perpetual franchise. The Tunnesses Street line runs 24 minute service instead of the 30 minute schedule, prompting manager Skinner to defend current service as superior to franchise requirements. The Salvation Army appeals for clothing donations as winter clothing drive ends, with volunteers planning calls Friday morning.

Supreme Court Columbus Tunnesses Street Skinner

EE GIRL HIRERS From Topeka Walks for Record Sunday

Three Topeka girls walked from Topeka toward Lawrence and back, a distance that set a long distance walking record for the area. They left Topeka at 6:30 Sunday, endured a tough stretch between towns, reached Lawrence by train time, and returned to Topeka for work Monday morning.

Topeka Adam Cotton Eiwin Cases Elizabeth Lawrence Here Weston Popeka Spivey Min

Yorktown Surrender Commemoration Exercises Held Today

Impressive exercises honored history at Yorktown on October 19 under the descendants of Declaration signers. The site marks Cornwallis surrender ten miles from the railroad, with Yorktown residents and state citizens represented. Attendance was light as visitors arrived by automobile and river steamer.

Saquipa Okla Get Henry Clay King E. Stanfield King Fred Caldwell Stanfield Yorktown Qet Lord Cornwallis United States York Country

Grain magnate suicide shocks Maryland community

A Rich Grain Man shot himself at his home in Van Bibhe Maryland last night and died later. The man, once a leading figure in grain statistics, faced recent personal troubles and high society social circles. Ed Parsons, jeweler at 717 Mass Street, Lafayette, was noted in local society as connected to the case.

Henry A.scold Elatinder Emuitey van Bibhe Wroth Crouble Lafayette Ed. Parsons Mass

Death Thins Branes 46.312 Names Dropped From Per sian List Last Year

Washington dispatch reports that 46 312 Civil War veterans were dropped from the Persian pensions list last year. Commissioner Warner notes the yearly pension totals and the Civil War survivor roll now stands at 593 961. Warner explains posting and beneficiary counts reflect changes after broad Veterans Administration actions this year.

Washington Der le Teow Pei Uniting States Vesperian Warner Anmissioner Pensar Gulun Ull Warner Atteant Prineigs Gramber Beustoners Mexico

Amateurs Aim High on Mount McKinley Route

In Washi Get 1 city, a party of amateur climbers plans Mount McKinley ascent. Asahel Curtis, famed as a tough climber, leads an experienced expedition using the Cook Route via steamer to melt and Susitna inlet. Five seasoned climbers are required for the climb.

Cook Mount McKinley Ameri Asahel Curtis

Engine falls into creek in accident scene

Fragmented notices describe an engine collapse into a creek near Cedar Creek 2.5 miles south and two men buried under wreckage. One man Bert Doughis died, other Jute MRay killed. authorities identify body as Mrs. James Satterfield later. Also listed are sale ads, rental offers, and job requests from the nearby area.

Kansas Mayette Kan Yneny Bert Doughis Huth Dar Creek Ohio Fam St. Nome St. Louis Dayton Shallow Creek Laan Taylor Avenues North St.eben O. E. Louis Batteltes James Satterfield Thomas Sattectel Yooma Sand Thomas Kine Hhode Island Killine Wwe

Wedding interrupted by mother’s objection and priest change

A Kansas weather note, then a domestic scare as Rev Darel Cooper faced a mother’s protest at a wedding. Miss Lavens Mahoney requested a Catholic priest, but the bride’s mother forbade the ceremony, triggering an interruption. Other items note a broken arm from a Miss Hudelph accident and a remarriage license for Carl Attenbernd and Martha Gerstenberger. Whitney Brothers entertainment ads and violinist Helen Phipps listed.

University of Kansas Sedana Mae Miss Meret Petry

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