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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1908

Page

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Doctor and business listings from a small town directory

A fragmented page lists E and J Glatz as physicians with contact details, JOHN C Rudolph as a general practitioner, and Beiter Aghscy advertising sales. Also shown are various local businesses including Morrison Oliver TV, Moak Bros, Eldridge House Livery, Donnelly Bros Livery, a real estate and insurance agent, and a reliable abstracts firm with mortgage loan offers.

Beiter Aghscy Tak KOM Morrison Oliver TV Moak Bros. & Sharp Eldridge House Jane

Emperor Receives American Officers In Tokin For Warm Welcome

The emperor of Japan hosted Rear Admiral Speery and three other American rear admirals in a ceremonial audience. Ambassadors presented Roosevelt’s message of friendship as American officers wore gold braid and court dress. The emperor spoke of strengthening the alliance and cordial ties between Japan and the United States. The day featured numerous entertainments for the visitors and clear, pleasant weather in Tokio and Yokohama drawing large crowds.

Tokin Bvien Sperry Deliveu Roosevelt Japan United States Gould Tokio Yokohama

New Insurance Company Chartered in Kansas

The Bank Savings National Life Insurance Company of Topeka received a state charter with 100000 capital to engage in life insurance and annuities. Its stockholders include D W Mulvane J J Bowersock E N Mor t u D J Hanna and AL UD Walker among other prominent business and political figures. Additional licenses were issued for Kansas City Cotton Seed Products Delaware firm 500000 capital along with Robinson Shoe Great Bend Water and Electric Mayfield State Bank Farmers State Bank and EL Myers Leather Company with respective capitals.

Kansas Topeka Kans State Charter Board Bank Savings National Life Insurancy Company D. W. Mulvane J. J. Bowersock Lawrence E. N. Mor‘Tu Hiawatha D. J. Hanna Hill City AL UD. Walker Holton John Q. Royce Whan Kansas City Cotton Seed Prodvis. Company Delaware Robinson Shoe Company Kansas City Great Bend Water and Electric Company Great Bend Mayfield State Bank Mayfield Farmers’ State Bank Norwich EL &. Myers Leather Company Atchison

Bank changes in Ottawa with Converse stake

Charles N Converse of Burlington, long a cashier and prominent businessman, moves toward Ottawa after a transfer of First National Bank control from W F Fallis to F J Miller and W F Swift. The purchase will finalize in a few days with Miller likely to serve as president and Swift tied to Burlington banking interests.

Charles N. Converse Ottawa Kans First National Bank W. &. Fallis F. J. Miller W. F. Swift Burlington Miller Bank Converge Farmers’ National Bank Swift

Taft Campaign Schedule Across West Virginia Tour

Taft prepares a busy itinerary with speeches in Martinsburg and Parkersburg West Virginia as part of a Baltimore and Ohio line tour. A night meeting in Parkersburg will cap the day while speeches attack political enemies and defend the law’s impartial administration.

Cumberland Taft West Virginia Baltimore Aft Ue United Sustes

Lawrence Journal Advertisers Grow in Lawrence

The Lawrence Advertisers praise the Journal as the best advertising medium in eastern Kansas. They claim daily circulation exceeds all other Lawrence papers combined with over 25,000 readers and highlight the Journal’s telegraph features and print bills as proof of effectiveness.

Lawrence Journal Kansas Focal Telegraph

Washington University poised for tough test with Karrens

Washington University enters the Saturday clash with the Karrens amid rising football form. Coach Cayou has rebuilt the program with heavy scrimmage workouts and robust training. St Louis University’s Coachem style contrasts, making the 1908 season’s outlook highly watched as both teams pursue wins.

Washington University Washington Kaux College Missouri Valley Conference Pikeway School Kansas Cayou Carlisle St. Louis University Eddie Cochems St. Louis Globe-Democrat Cochem’s Onca Cocherms

Night Riders' Work Prominent Tennessee Officials Assassinated

Reports from Reel Foot Lake say Hon T Taylor and Capt Quinton Rankin, respected Trenton lawyers, were killed by night riders during a fishing trip. Taylor’s body was found lashed to a tree, bullet riddled. Rankin was gravely wounded but alive. A political arrest and rewards follow in related cases.

Union City Tenn Hon T . Taylor Quinton Trenton Law‘ears Tayor Rankin Memphis Gover Patterson Sepp Papillion Neb Taylor Reel Foot Lake Mre Emil Runer Mear Ruser John Slager

Ladies Host Tea Series at Greek Museum

The faculty and women of Fraser Hall plan the first in a tea series at the Greek museum in Fraser city, inviting all faculty and students. Mrs. Warshberger will host the Domestic Science club, and Miss Mastin plans the Baldwin wedding soon.

Fraser Hall Alice Marymund Baldwin Tenturrow Hight Eli Mastin Frank Marshal Phursiay Af Maude Gorrill Warshberger Gorrill

Taft Favored by Strong Labor Delegates in Peoria Meeting

Delegates representing about 350000 workers gathered in Peoria to discuss political endorsements. The national executive committee backs Bryan while Gompers urges only fair union actions. President Wingst cites the state federation as not a party organization as he reports on the labor federation’s stance. Will arrive in the city tomorrow to influence the convention’s political direction.

Peoria Qet Babar Die Clieseni HO Wingst State Federation of Labor Sunudinesis Bryan Gompers Onty

Governor Haskell Suit Deemed Invalid by Attorneys

Prominent lawyers examine the six hundred thousand dollar defamation case against Hearst and declare the Haskell Oklahoma suit invalid. No punitive damages are allowed in the suit and the punitive claim of four hundred thousand dollars lacks proper allegations. Peace is hoped in Balkan disputes as Vienna reports progress toward settlement before the proposed international congress. Turkey and Austria reportedly discuss Kosova relations with a potential accord. Bulgaria seeks to avoid war per British assurances.

Haskell Chnaha Neb Oklahoma Hearst Jamison Get Alireer Nezofinns Vienna Turkey Austria Kosnia Herzegovina Constantinople Bulgaria Adaires Edward Grey Sertiment

Dog Shot At County Jail Belonged To Local Resident

A mal dog owned by Frank Porster of 1339 New Jersey Street was shot this morning by Emil Themes, a young man employed at the county jail. Thomas, who stores a home near 1339 New Mr, discovered the dog while coming to work. The animal was tied but gnawing its chain and fighting its restraint.

Frank Porster New Jersey Street Emil Themes Frank Forstan Thomas Torwork

Bold robbery shocks Halstead near Y M C A

Chicago Oct 20 A dering day Next Monday evening October 26 light robbery occurred at Halstead at six o'clock A supper will be given at the Y M C A The guest of the day H P Stevenson was beaten by two highwaymen who escaped with a satchel carrying $2000 Stevenson intended for a bank A large crowd gathered but the assault and robbery were swift and the robbers had a good start before pursuit begun.

Y. MC. A Chicago Halstead Washington Boulevard H. P. Stevenson E. P. Colton International Committee of New York Stevenson

Bell Brothers Piano Co Hurries to Meet Demand

The Bell Brothers Piano company received two carloads of casters and up to date equipment and will soon be ready to increase production. The factory is crowded but management aims to double output to meet trade demand as fittings are becoming efficient.

Bell Brothers Piano Company

Thaw Case Tie In Habeas Corpus Ruling and News Reel

Reports from New York October 20 describe Judge Young dismissing the writ of habeas corpus in the Thaw case while noting awaiting light on light sources and a call to buy goods so Thaw isn’t brought here. Additional items cover stolen letters tied to Hearst papers and Standard Oil officials, with details of implicated individuals and alleged plans.

Raymond & Co Pittsburg New York John D. Archboll Senator Foraker Sibley Willian Randolph Hearst Archbold Hearst Standard Oil Company Collier’s Weekly Aldrich Penrose

Forest Fires Rage Across Pennsylvania Areas

Fire crews battle brush and woodland blazes from Pennsylvania mountains to city outskirts as flames threaten farms and timber. Weather conditions hamper containment while residents evacuate nearby. Reports detail scattered fires from western counties to Philadelphia with rapid spread in dry conditions.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Witching Hour Impresses Lawrence Audience Despite Rain

A packed Lawrence house praised The Witching Hour last night. Review highlights the actors Jack Brookfield and Lew Ellinger, Eleanor Garry, Miss Barry, and striking stage settings as evidence the production stands above others in the season. A subsequent note reports a steam surge from Manistee to Chicago causing a burst pipe and injuries, with the vessel unnamed due to fog.

Lawrence Steward Gould Jack Brookfield Ife Charles Mailes Justice Prentice Supreme Court Edward Lee Lew Ellinger Eleanor Garry Helen Whipple Lawrence Shige Miss Barry Lawreace Jack O’ Brookfield Tom Demting Shubert Kenosha Wis

Draws Begin In Large Government Land Lottery

More than 114000 persons registered for the drawing for Girms reserve allotments with about 8400 parcels planned. Rain delayed proceedings as crowds waited. John W. Thomas of Oklahoma led early names with 411d as 100 names listed include Eckert Wichita Kane and several Junction City residents among the first drawn. Drawing expected to finish by Wednesday under Judge Witten.

Dallas Girms Misa Kunneben S. D Rawine Rae Amos John W. Thomas Oklahoma Nebraska Awa Sword South Daketusu Kansas Land Missouri Jacob Eckert Wichita Kane Clark Girard Kans M. W Mughes Weir City Burnis L. Stmns Howard Max Cassety Junction City Leighton Ilirtsomn W. A. Craig Junelion City Ly Broost J. Bonver

Servians In San Francisco Call For U S War Intercession

Nearly 1000 Serbians gathered in a mass meeting in San Francisco voices support for war with Austria and independence for their homeland. They sent a lengthy telegram to President Roosevelt urging U S intervention on behalf of Bosnia and Herzegovina, recently annexed by Austria. Reports say 1000 Serbians will be enlisted by week’s end in preparation for possible Balkan hostilities.

San Francisco Austria Roosevelt United States Bosnia Yernegovina Balkans

Bryan Foresees White House Aims for Democratic Congress

In Hammond Indiana on October 20, William Jennings Bryan repeated his March 4 prophecy that he would be in Washington after that date. He urged a non Democratic Congress that would cooperate with him to enact the remedial legislation demanded by the democracy, and a large crowd welcomed him on the rear platform of his special train.

Bryan White House Hammond Ind Washington Congress

Lake Mohonk Conference Opens on Indian and Dependent Peoples

A meeting of philanthropists educators and others concerned with the welfare of American Indians Porto Ricans Filipinos and other dependents under U S guardianship gathers at Lake Mohonk New York for a conference beginning tomorrow. Sessions run through Friday.

Thors Lake Mohank N.Y Eduvators United States Lake Mohonk

Clothes that conform to your form Parker the Tailor

Washington, Oct. 20 The Supreme Court of the United States denied a motion to advance the hearing in Noble State Bank of Oklahoma v Governor Haskell, delaying a ruling on the Oklahoma bank deposit guaranty law. Hay for sale by O. P. Barber & Son. buyers may leave word or telephone.

Parker Washington, D. C Supreme Court of the United States Noble State Bank of Oklahoma Haskell Oklahomta Bank Ton O. P. Barber & Son Koti

Earthquakes Shake Manila Amid Reports of Aftershocks

Manila reports a fourth tremor a day after yesterday's quakes with aftershocks noted between eleven and twelve o'clock. No damage reported locally though inland regions and nearby islands indicate activity elsewhere. The chaotic wire blur of prices and notices appears in the same column.

Manila

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