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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1909

Page

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Von Eden Play to Be Produced at University in January

The University plans a January production of Dr. Von Eeden’s tragic comedy Ysbrand in Robinson Gymnasium with Gertrude Messier directing. Cast to be chosen from university students and faculty, aiming for a large audience as the first English-language staging of the work in the United States.

Lawwrence United States von Feden John Boodin von Eeden Robimson Gertrude Messier Harry East University Dramatic Club K U Vonten Lawrence Dre von. Eeden Tie Dr. Bendin Facnny Robinson Gymnastin Roen St Stice Ton Eeden Volland

Society News From A Small Kansas City Column

A local society page notes engagements and social events. Miss Martha Malapert and Kit Wilson, both well known in society, are mentioned with marriage plans. Kansas University figures and fraternity ties surface amid dinners, meetings, and invitations for upcoming gatherings.

Martha Malepert Fee Kit Wilnee Malapert Mr. Wilson Miss Alabiteat American Cement S'laster Pany Kit W Sem Kansas University Sigma Nu

Wrights Guided Flight Marks First Solo US Air Trek

In College Park Maryland on October 26 the Wright aeroplane was flown without the Wright brothers aboard. Lieutamphrey and Lieut Lahm of the signal corps piloted the government plane with E. Wright present, marking the first time a Wright machine stayed aloft under other hands. The item closes with local ads for fashions and Lyceum course tickets.

Wright College Park Wihur Wright Uamphrey Lahm Signal Corps T' Wogt Day United States Wright Brothers Soaires Mass Stret

Blurbs on National Tax Policy and Suspenseful Political Timing

The fragment outlines debate over tax law and political strategy in a republic context, noting rhetoric about the Auditor Nation show and upcoming events. It hints at personal political leverage and timing as key factors in shaping public offers.

Uecornier

Japanese Prince Ito Shot Dead in Harbin

Prince Hirobumi Ito, a leading Japanese statesman, was killed in Harbin, Manchuria, by a Korean assailant amid tense security. Three aides wounded, Korean suspects arrested. Tokyo and Washington react with shock as motives point to revenge and political aims.

Harbin Manchuria Get Hirobumi Ito Korea Japan Bin Ko Jkev Nun Ey South Manchu Teo Keresy Thad Guperatad Tunssi Ko- Kerseff Ayboon Pekin Kwanehines Washington Qet Tha Mearning State Department Prince Ito Tokio Ira Mikio Amerie China Princeye la Francisca Thirhan Pynes Stevens Jin

Fire Claims Five Orphans in Lynchburg Nursery Blaze

A devastating early morning fire at a Virginia Synod Presbyterian nursery in Lynchburg killed five children who were on the building’s second floor. Cook Rigby Moorefield aided others and saved fifteen youngsters as no men were present to help. Mrs Prins sustained a dislocated shoulder and injuries. rescue crews arrived too late to save the doomed children.

Lynchburn Virginia Synod Eoteappel

Mrs Astor Seeks Divorce in Quiet Proceedings

New York October 26 Mrs Jacob Astor files suit for divorce with no stated basis. Proceedings are described as quiet and disputed. Astor’s yacht Nourmabal is in Cuban waters while Mrs Astor travels from Europe.

New York Oet Jacob Setar C. TY Willines Street Astor Europi Fifth Avenue Reet Rhinebeck Fries Mrs. Guinness Washington

FOR SALE AND WANTED AD PIECE

Fragmented classified note offers pay oak first class assistance and ASQ, sale of Maliant and White Pe kin duels. WANTED elivenetist and preagement address Vermont street, phone 556. Farm loans 5 percent commission. Property listings for sale. Brick work and heat setting by J E B Faewards Hume. FOR RENT near Tatepshire street.

Bel Irene Elivenetist Arbdress Vermont Street Trane Phove J. EB Hume

President Visit Draws Thousands to Cairo Illinois

Riverside crowds greet a presidential visit as local officials and dignitaries welcome the leader. Citizens line streets along waterways project discussions and related ceremonies, highlighting regional support and public attention.

Uncle Fee Cairo Illinois

Crowned Heads and Potentates in Vast Global Tangle

Fragmented OCR text references kings princes and potentates across continents with scattered phrases about honors crowns ships and ceremonies. It mentions religious figures and political figures in a vague, garbled summary touching on titles and global leadership dynamics.

Unclear OCR tease prompts violent act and ads

Fragmentary text shows threats and insults mixed with stray phrases about revenge and a business card. Mentions A. G. Mfg. Co and addresses in Saint Paul Minnesota. Also a want ad for a good white woman cook in a first class restaurant.

Meat. Cotter Uee Pineapple. Tee. The Taste Telle.

AT WIEDEMANN'S.

Cotter Uee Pineapple Wiedemann’s

McMahon brothers held in Kansas City murder case

In Kansas City, two McMahon brothers were detained this afternoon in the Van Royen murder case. Police found evidence linking them to the triple homicide, with officials stating charges were filed as the investigation proceeds.

van Royen Kansas City

Former Kansas editor kills wife and himself

A Kansas newspaper report describes the suicide and wife slaying by a former editor amid a local controversy over firearm possession. The piece notes district attorney statements and ongoing inquiries as authorities investigate the double tragedy.

Kansas

Mayor Bishop Seeks City Council Harmony on Deal

Mayor Bishop stated this afternoon that the city has four vital points at issue and that council will meet the company halfway on minor points. He asserted the public interest requires harmony and that sacrifices of principle will not occur. He plans to call on specific meetings as needed.

Bistoip Bishop

Special Attraction at THS Mass Stroke Pittsburgh Championship Base Ball

The THS Mass St presents a Pittsburgh Championship Base Ball film on Wednesday. Do not miss the feature Monoplane Broke Record. England, Qette. Travel at a leg and San yards at no rate of nearly Ad miles an hour.

Pittsburgh England

Personal notices and visits fill Kansas City page

Purely personal items recount visits and travel across towns. Mrs Acton spent time in Kansas City with relatives while others led busy weeks visiting and hosting friends. Names like Johnsen, Mrs Fal, Mrs Hilton, Captain’s Creek, and Alpha Epsilon members appear among the social activity and extended visits.

Acton Iwiy Kansas City Charlie Mornte Captain's Creek Milton Rennie Peres Hilford Anna Vwettoanak Saus Charles Rue Bytell Heater Mr . Whited Wapedia Tale Line Thornten Seaman L. Sinten Warsen Campbell Atties Kauss Phi Gani Grand Archon Nat Alpha Epsilon Bere Fran Evanston Visdine

Bonstere Club Seeks Votes On Paper Quality and Voter Access

A fragmented report notes a proposition from the Bonstere Club urging voters to support changes aimed at improving paper quality and process integrity. The text references a site test and factory concerns, with emphasis on delays, printing readiness, and public impact. Named entities are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Roth Nyopaireers Catna Ad Hatta Bos Vitae Amd Theo Schine Mali Ibs

New Sloth Species Found Near Seaside, Specimen valued

A pare specimen rocketed discovery of a new sloth species near the seaside. The finder notes the younger specimen may be valuable, urging a journal want ad for the find.

Rtit

Complication Arose Over Official Ballot In New York Election

Confusing ballot issues delayed decisions on candidate selections in New York city elections. The court case centered on independence party presence and the removal of certain candidates. The timeline for printing ballots faced a possible setback if delays continued.

New York Uhiy Eny Oweelk Tito Willison al Neon Facts Supreme Monet Listes Veron Mayer Esi Ead Jeu Eon Gayner Emiptrodler Amd Abdermen Striekan

Hip Pocket Light Replaces Revolver for Protection

An item notes a pocket electric light as a more effective protector than a firearm, arguing the bright flash can deter night prowlers. It cites Wichita street growth and suburban concerns while mentioning safety for pedestrians and evolving weapon trends, including a rise in demand for pocket flash devices. Also advertises wedding rings at Gustafson's.

Olnt Wiehira Wilenea Wichita Darkinss Peter

First Prize Drawn in South Dakota Land Lottery

William J. Engel of Butte Nebraska won the first name drawn for land in the Cheyenne and Standing Rock reservation. Engel, 20, married status unknown, farms near Butte. Other names drawn include Bodry, Frederickson, Kennedy, Smith, Barnes, Olsen, and Ross. Regents of the University met in session, with a long day of meetings.

South Dakota Merdeen William J. Engel Butte Nebraska Cheyenne Standing Hock Reservation Engel Calvin Bodry Bismark

Markets by Wire Kansas City and Chicago summaries

Kansas City markets report mixed grain and livestock activity with wheat futures around 1.05 to 1.20 under December and July contracts, corn and oats showing varied quotations, and live stock receipts noted. Chicago figures show wheat near 1.81 for December and corn around 39 to 42 cents. cattle and hog markets list receipts and varying price ranges, with tops and typical bids in the 3 to 8 dollar range for hogs and cattle around 2 to 9 dollars for cows and feeders.

Chicago Dee aoYge Suly Anh. Ork

Weather report from University of Kansas brief

Daily weather data provided by the University of Kansas. Thermometer and barometer readings included.◻

University of Kansas

State Hatchery Stocking Policy For Public Streams Only

State officials outline a policy that no private ponds will receive hatchery fish. The hatchery will stock streams under Act 1 Victor while funds are sought. Warden Michaels and Hodγins advocate limiting allocations, with Topeka pursuing appropriation to run the department.

Stile Michaels Hodgins Murdork Todwing Undgins Topeka Sneernur Fish and Sance Arden Suibbscote J. M Tun

Metropolitan Street Railway Franchise Adopted by Vote

The Metropolitan Street Railway Company's franchise extension ordinance passed the upper chamber by a 11 to 2 vote after amendments protecting city rights. Aldermen Edwards and Taylor opposed the measure, Thompson was absent, and the mayor may call a meeting to push the bill through with the lower house.

Kansas City Metropolitan Street Railway Company Noes Tilipef and Havens Edwards Taylor Alderman Thompson Bernard Corrigan John J. Iuens

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