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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1908

Page

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Bell and Conger Open Lunch Counter in Masa Street Block

Bell and Conger, buyers of the Jerry Ewers business at 1019 Masa Street, have fitted up a complete lunch counter and hired an experienced cook. They seek the student and merchant trade in the 800 900 and 1000 blocks. Everything clean neat and appetizing. Take your clothes to the O K Pantatorium over 830 Mass street for best work in approved style Clark and Porter Home.

O. K. Pantatorium Glark& Porter

The Finish Plans for Last Week of Campaign

The article reviews the final week of the national campaign with New York as a focal point. It notes major speakers and events across states, including Taft and Bryan appearances, and outlines Republican and Democratic mobilizations, key stadiums, and planned rallies through Oct. 28 and beyond.

Walter Meyer Found Dead in Nebraska Field

A 30-year-old Kansas man Walter Meyer, part of the hlawatha Meyer family, was found dead in a snowbound Nebraska cornfield near a train wreck site. His health had faltered recently. his brother Oscar aided by relatives searched the area as telegraphs and trains were halted by snow. An earlier Erie wreck near the location prompted the discovery. authorities believe he wandered away after alighting to view the wreck.

Hiawatha Nebraska Atha Kans Hlawatha IL Meyer Brown County Young Meyer Omaha Rosebud Oscar Meyer Hinwarduy City Oscar v Walter Qeour Meyer Oscar Ernest Meyer Walter Meyer Kansas City

Law rence to Get Electric Line After Years of Effort

Mr Laming stated in the Journal that the Lawrence electric line project is financed and will not be derailed by the election. Financing has been underway for three years amid discouragements, but construction will push ahead with plans being finalized in Kansas City. Lawrence has long sought the line.

Laming Lawrence Kansas City

Jard of Thanks and Plea of Insanity in Hains Case

Mrs. Nancy Wilson and family express thanks for kindness and flowers after a bereavement and note a plea of insanity as the defense of Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. in a murder case. The incident involved the killing of William E. Anvis at the Bay side Yacht club landing last August.

Nancy Wilson New York Peter C. Hains, Jr William E. Anvis Bayside Yacht Club

Gompers Responds to Roosevelt Letter on Labor Rights

In Washington on October 26, Samuel Gompers issued a strong reply to Roosevelt’s letter to Senator Knox. He denounces the president’s stance and accuses him of demagoguery and threats against labor and liberty, insisting workers and citizens will resist coercive measures and defend human rights.

Roosevelt Knox Washington Senai Perdo Hoosena Citiz Sentior Kinex Mus Wits Dpetiosyl Railroad Suiron

Taft Claims Bryan Shaped Prosperity By Defeat

Taft told a Stamford crowd that Bryan’s defeat spurred prosperity, insisting the only way Bryan influenced prosperity was by losing. He spoke on a special train through Connecticut, with larger crowds at South Norwalk despite rain, promising the expected result would follow.

Bryan New Haven Conn Taft Connecticut Stamford South Norwalk

Mrs Bryan Receives Warm Welcome at Waldorf Astoria

At a Women’s Democratic club reception in the Astor gallery Bryan faced kisses from two women and many others as he arrived at the Waldorf Astoria. The New York veteran showed mild embarrassment amid the bustling crowd as Bryan entered.

Cholera Danger Fades as Manila Grows Calmer

Manila Oct 20 A special medical board led by Rear Admiral G B Klurboer granted shore liberty to sailors for first time in weeks after evaluating cholera conditions. The health dragnet netted a single doubley suspect today.

Manila Special Medical Board G. B. Klurboer Board of Health

Town Marshal in Oklahoma Town Slays Two Men

Cheeotah Oklahoma October 20 John Vice town marshal shot and killed Lane Hughes and wounded his brother after they resisted an arrest the two men were popular white youths their families threatened vengeance after the shooting the marshal faces potential retaliation and local speculation continues about motive and consequences

Oklahoma Cheeotah Okla John Vice Lane Hughes Yat Hes Estanu

Allen Leeper Dead In Lawrence Early Settler Honored

Allen Leeper, 82, longtime Lawrence resident and old settlers roll member, died at his daughter’s home, Ai Gill, 1331 Connecticntist. He endured hardships from Guantrell’s raid and was noted as a key source on Lawrence’s early times. His wife died last June. Lincoln, Neb., Vet. 26.

Allen Leeper Ai Gill Leeper le Streut Lawrence Guantrell Nce

Night Rider troubles draw Obion Samburg court action

Special Obion county court convened in Union City to present before the grand jury issues linked to the Night Rider disturbances centered in Obion City and Samburg on Reelfoot Lake. Gov Patterson left El Paso to attend the court meeting as leaders Lugo and Nobledo face death sentences in Torreon Mexico for raids on Viesens in June. A New York suit sale advert promotes half price outfits led by Al Stephenson inviting local ladies to visit on October 28.

Nashville Tenn Obion City Samburg Reelfoot Lake Obion County Union City Patterson el Paso Texas Torreon Mexico Lugo Nobledo Viesens New York al Stephenson A. Young Masa. St

Markets by Wibe and area notices in Lawrence

A slice of market data and local notices from Lawrence, Kansas. Wheat receipts and prices in Kansas City and Chicago futures, dairy and cattle figures, plus small ads for sale items, a wedding notice for Miss Edna Leedy and Calvin Newman, and local classified items. Names include Lanham, Leedy, Leedy home, Mize, Gustafson, and Newman.

Lawrence Edna Leedy Eureka Calvin Newman C. A. Leedy Eure_ka R. H. Mize Miss Leedy Mr. New Man Oo Ragen Leedy Burbank Pi. Beta Phi Sorority Newman K. U

Egg-O-See Receiver Appointed for Battle Creek Plant

Judge Albert Akers appoints John E. Linehan as receiver of Egg-O-See, the Battle Creek breakfast food venture. The Buffalo plant and Quincy mill faced closures in fall as the firm, capitalized at a million dollars, faced creditor alarms. Linehan bonds $200,000 and vows to cut extravagance, run the business prudently, and protect stockholders and creditors.

Albert Akers John E. Linehan Battle Creek Breakfast Ad Company McCoy Buffalo Linehan Ompany Asm Idy and Gray Quinsey Brokers FW. Cassidy Egg-O-Sec Ereal Company Quincy Bauile Creek Breakfast Food Company

Severe murder charge faces Dunham suspect in San Jose

San Jose Cal Oct 26 Suspected of being Charles Dunham the brutal murderer of a half dozen persons Willie who was yesterday brought to this city from Sherman will today face an ordeal by a few men In the county probably about a thousand persons once acquainted with Dunham may judge him daily until authorities reach a decision Hatfield likely to be scrutinized daily until an outcome is reached

San Jose Cal Charles Dunham Win Sherman Dunham Hatfield

Haskell Institute Officials Threaten Prosecution Over Liquor Sales

Topeka reports officials from Haskell Institute complain to federal officers about liquor sales to Indian students. They fear arrests and federal action at Leavenworth as guards escort boys back from jail to Lawrence. Charles, a Carlisle alumnus and Haskell disciplinarian, urges prosecution to deter dealers and curb drunkenness among Indian youths.

Haskell Institute Topeka Lawrence Peakster Fial An UE Haskell Lawre Unese Leavenworth Charles Carlisle

Taft Confident Ohio Support and Hughes Praise

In New York on Oct 20 Taft spoke with callers and predicted Ohio would back him. He said he would not deserve to run if he couldn't carry his own state and thanked Governor Hughes for his work aiding the national ticket.

Bunning Taft New York Ohio Hughes West Walt Mason

Elevator death at Hotel Kupper shocks Kansas City crowd

M E Chambers a lawyer from Aoxie Kansas was crushed in the Hotel Kupper lobby elevator last night. Trapped for minutes, bystanders urged action as his wife and daughter pleaded. He died after being revived briefly and later at his room around 12 30. The mixed details include other local notices and reports from San Francisco and Chicago.

Kansas City M. E. Chambers Aoxie, Kans Hotel Kupper Ted Mens Chambers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Business Directory Attorneys At-Law Joseph E. Riggs Algo Massachusetts St L. H. Menger Massachusetts Street Arker & Means, Attorneys- at-Law Opera House Block Childress Albert A. Mann Attorneys-at-Law Merchants National Bank C.J. Simmons G. W. Jones Ohio Street Bell and Home D. Morse M. D. Juttlee Woodward & Co J. Blair Vermont St Bell John C. Rudolph Hell Home Opera Hoy Hox Bingle Morrison Mork Bros. & Sharp Biecidge House Hack Boa Cing Calla Donnelly Bros New Hampshire and Winthrop Sts Telephone Lawrence, Kans WM. T. Sinclair Massachusetts George A. Banks & Son Iue Upia Aivsemies Hoot Cleveland Youngstown Rhanks Repub Tean Es It Indiana Edridge Hemen II Onan Taos Hudson River Syracuse Empire State Illinois York State New York State Alton KB. Parker John Nor Bacon Smith Geargt Rhode Island Diev Ansel South Carolina Greater Business Men's Republican Association Madison Square Garden Pratt Gov. Hughes W. Alden Smith Michigan George A. Knicht California United States H. A Kansan Newark Erie Paterson SN. Jr Jersey City Woman's Democratic Club Yonkers White Plains Portchester New Rochelle Mount Vernon National Democratic Club Cooper Union Palm Garden Boston Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts Dixon Sim Coates Coates Guthrie Oklo State Bank of Fallis Lincoln Coln George Schmake Congress Fairbanks Kern Ceora Lanham Ties Stella Robbins Y. W.C.A Portehestar Wiedemann’a. "I Gompers Lincoln Neb John T. Kent Kent A. R. Tram Corps John Curtis Humphries Curtis Farmers’ Union Night Riders Winfred Hall Medical School Northwestern University Fraser Hall University East Lawrence J. F. Venard Bell Phone G. Bowers Adaliné Dawler Tur Larkey Ida M. Tarbell Chicago Otis Skinner Edwis Hoath John Wilkath William Lee Howard Thomas A. Edison Thomas O. Llen?fy Myra Kelly William J. Locke Brand Whitlock Dunmire’s Dunmire Orville Hobbins Cameron, Mo Belle Haywood Vinland Taday Means Jesse G. Collins Wellsville, Kaus Cora Rice George Bahamaier Lecompton Township Brohammer WIBE Miss Lanham Henry Albach Mame Osis Choice Prairie Creamery Instation’s Gustafson Mass Vermont Street Indiana St Battle Creek Walling Tence Property Nomi Viatin LeRoy Kansas Building & Loan Association Lawrence National Bank Watkins National Bank W. R. Stubbs W. EB. Spalding Geogue Euther Pi Leos Sweeney Jacob 'Er Eilkey J. EL .Suibee Lawrence, Kansas A. Monros M. Newmark A. Marks G. Ghere Ravenor Es Manley A. Monroe W. F. March Jer Woodward Tiffany's San Francisco Hiram Bingham Gilbert Islands University of Manual Training School Palace of Sweets Moody Dwight Moody Moody Institute Irentiss Boughton’s
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