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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1908

Page

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FOR SALE House Six Rooms With Bath In Holmes Topeka

FOR SALE A house of six rooms bath gas in every room cellar land variety of fruit Inquire 909 Conoeenicit street Ulome phone 603 Also FOR SALE A few top buggys and havdbeats left over from use Sat iity 4 Will close them out at bat prices W J Norris Cureisze in G2 Massachusetts street REPUBLICANS ARE FOR TAFT WANTED Girl for general house work Stall family 1708 Mass street Bell phone 1507 Topeka Man Takes Bean Vote as Basis for Political Dope

Conoeenicit Ulome W. J. Norris Cureisze Massachusetts Street Mass Bell Phone Topeka H. B. Kelley Ann Kansas Avenue Huch-Harvis Peetsable New Hampshire St. Bell Bim Taft Bryan Kelley

After Land Shares Mortgage Ruling Shields Settlers

Judge William E. Thompson in Johnson City declares mortgage speculators cannot buy old forgotten mortgages and press settlers with titles from sheriff sales to pay. The ruling addresses widespread litigation in western Kansas counties over aged mortgages from boom days, referencing the case Avhall and Hoffman versus Frank.

Johnson City William E. Thompson Kansas Frankin

Arrest of Walter Stevens Aided by U S Appeal

Good catch. The arrest of Walter Stevens, a deserter, leads to government response and rewards. Marshal Carmena to California for travel, expense paid. Police in Lawrence monitor deserters as telegram arrangements unfold. Stevens, a navy deserter captured near North Lawrence, is to be transported to California with government funds.

Marshal Rmely United States Walter Stev Peres Pulive Lawreince Kans J. A. Culver Adebisan Topeka Sant Fe Orale Walter Stevens Dalual California Ani Lyserter Navy North Liawrane Ly Obier Carmena Stevens

Twentieth Kansas Recreates Marliao Battle at Topeka Fair

The Twentieth Kansas regiment staged a sham battle recreating the Marliao fight in which they earned distinction in the Philippine war. General Funston and his Kansas troops swam the Bay Bay in the original action. at Shunganunga creek they waded the water on parade. The troops routed insurgents and seized block houses with no major losses. The regiment’s reunion closed with a smoker and General Funston returned to Fort Leavenworth.

Twentieth Kansas Marliao Topeka Fair Topeka Marliaw Funston Kansas Bay Fair Grounds Fort Leavenworth

Taft and Bryan to Meet in Chicago Banquet

Taft and Bryan will meet in Chicago on October 7 at a banquet hosted by the Chicago Association of Commerce. Speeches will be non-political and at least eighteen governors, plus congressmen and senators, are expected to attend. The event follows a convention generating strong cross-party interest.

Chicago Taft Bryan Chicago Association of Commerce W. D. Moody

Ardella Yotan Mills Wedding at Home of Yotans

Ardella Yotan wed Rev John D Mills with Dr Watson officiating at the home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Yotan last Wednesday afternoon at 4. Mrs Christina Miller died at Captain's Creek eight miles southeast of here Saturday night around 9 30 from paralysis aged 70 years six months and one day She is survived by eleven children seven including six sons and five daughters and one brother The peach crop reports were unfounded with late peaches expected to be abundant and those who stored fruit have opportunity Mes Cook and daughter Mand returned from their summer...

Oscar Yotan Ardella John D. Mills Watson Christina Miller Joseph Miller Captain’s Creek Here Eudora’ Nea Douglas Topeka J. P. Swig W. S. Miller

A Great Institution The Lawrence Business College

The Journal praises Lawrence Business College under new owners Quakenbush and Weatherby. For four years they have built a strong home institution with strict standards, promising good diplomas only to fully qualified students. The college is one of the state’s oldest and now enjoys renewed life and growth in Lawrence.

Lawrence Lawrence Business College Messrs Quakenbush Weatherby Business College

Wright brothers break world air record at Fort Myer

Orville Wright shattered the world time and distance record for heavier than air flight at Fort Myer. He circled the parade ground fifty eight times in sixty five minutes and fifty nine seconds, besting his prior mark by three minutes and thirty seven seconds with a pigeon pacing the craft briefly. Witnesses hailed the feat as unmatched by any aviator in sight.

Wright Washington Orville Wright Fort Myer Filyfne Wright Brothers Wrights Arlington National Cemetery

Steamer Sinks on Missouri River Near Kansas City

A freight and passenger steamer bound from St Louis to Kansas City struck a snag in the Missouri River five miles south of Kansas City and sank in nine feet of water. All passengers and crew reached shore safely though the loss of cargo is expected to be heavy. The ship is owned by Kansas City merchants who recently started a freight line to offset rail charges.

Kansas City St. Louis Missouri River

Grand Turk Devastated by Hurricane Wind

Ka thou Grand Turk in Turks Islands reports a severe hurricane wrecking streets and property. The Haitien sloop Telegraph sheltering at Hawks Nest foundered with all aboard. Accumulated fragments describe a town reduced to wreckage and debris.

Grand Turk Furks Islands Telegraph Hawks’ Nest

Lawrence Winter Lecture Course Promotes Varied Attractions

The Alliance for This Winter announces a five-number lecture and concert course in Lawrence with a star lineup including Heed Miller Florence Hirkte Leis Louisean pianist Frederick Wheeler and Adal Campbell Hussey The Oratorio Arlista opens October 1 with other events featuring Newell Dwight Millis Frederick Warde and Honolulu Students The price is one dollar for reserved seats and tickets are urged to buy early through church distribution to avoid sold out crowds.

Cestral Lyceum Heed Miller Jesur J Florence Hirkte Suprasia Leis Louisean Frederick Wheeler Bunsy Adal Campbell Hussey Lawrence Mion Kekard Pack Newell Dwight Millis Plymouth Elurel Brooklyn Lillis America Frederick Warde Warde Shipcure Honolulu

Look to the Trees in Douglas County

Community leaders warn that elm trees may vanish in fifteen years unless action is taken to curb borers. Advocate Lawrence’s trees and Forest City heritage, urging urgent measures to protect the urban canopy.

Iewos T. BE. Griesa Nurgeryman Dougua Lawrence Douglas County Forest City Athens Kansas

Ankeny's Defeat Assured in State Primaries

Seattle dispatch reports that by September 3 primary tallies Wesley L. Funes leads Levi Ankeny for U S senator, with Miles Mainchester chosen in the Third District race. No opposition to Dumphrey in the First and Cashinda in the Second. Cosgrove appears set for governor as McBride concedes. Legislature pledges align with top primary finisher. Seater Ankeny dodges commitment on re election.

Jones Seattle Wesley L. Funes United States Levi Ankeny Congress Miles Mainchester Spokane Willian J. Dumphrey Francis W. Cash Seater Ankeny

Prohibition era duties mix with food label crackdowns

Fort William Ontario reports warn of forest fires and possible total destruction. inspectors in Kansas and Topeka target mislabeled canned goods under federal pure food laws. The Wichita Wholesale Grocery Co faces confiscation over mislabeled tomatoes and short-weight cases. A related drop in whisky production reflects rising prohibition influence. a cautionary note closes with wry sayings about brains and intentions.

Kansas United States Topeka Jenkins Washington Wichita Wichita Wholesale Grocery Company W. Wilson Newburg Canning Company Newburg Indiana Kewaunee Canning Company Kewaunee Wis

Markets by WIME grain and provisions

Kansas City market notes list wheat and corn prices with deliveries and cash quotes, mixed oats and hay values, and livestock figures. Odd garbled lines include a defaced line about a bigamist and scattered items on wheat, corn, chlorene, and steel city trade, with incomplete prices and entries.

Kansas City Dee Choice Timothy Choice Prairie ' S Butter—Creamery

Electric Road Franchises Headed to City Council Tonight

The Laming franchise faces final council action with three firms seeking lines. The local company proposes a $2500 deposit and strict deadlines, while others push similar terms. Debate centers on who will fund and complete the project, with Lawrence likely to gain an electric line amid community interest.

Lawrence Esonot Ottawa Lamelas Ias Delaware Street Union Pacific Journal American Cement Plaster Company Laning

Davis Charged With Murder in Dr Rustin Case

Charles K. E. Davis is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Dr. Frederick Rustin of Omaha Nebraska. County Attorney English filed the complaint yesterday afternoon ahead of a hearing. Dr J B Lord, called by Mrs Rustin, testified that he saw a man answering Davis description near the Rustin residence shortly after the shooting. Police continue to seek the missing revolver as they probe the vicinity for clues. Local authorities say the case hinges on witness testimony and physical evidence from the crime scene.

Davis Fred Rustin Omaha Neb English Charles KE. Davis Frederick Bustin J. B Lard Rusti Rustin Lord Donate Lordea

Elimination of the Socially Awful lecture sparks debate

Prof Frank Blackmar of the State University told superintendents and boards of state institutions in Topeka that dual earner marriages strain homes and threaten degeneracy. He urged premarital education and even a future law requiring physical and mental exams for marriage applicants to prevent disabilities from wedlock.

Blackmar Topeka Sept Penitentiary, Reformatory Frank Blackmar the State University Prof. Blackmar

Fifty-Five Killed in Bridge and Dock Work Plagues City

New York report by the central federated union cites fifty five men killed at the Blackwell's Island bridge over the East River and fifteen dead in Chelsea dock improvements. The committee says city inspectors concealed deaths and blames non union and inexperienced workers for the losses.

New York Pew Blackwell Gland East River Central Federated Union Chelsea

Wright to Push Speed Record Flight Tomorrow

Orville Wright plans another flight after yesterday’s record for time and distance by a heavier than air machine. He aims to develop the speed power of his aeroplane and believes it has not yet reached its capacity.

Orville Wright Washington Wright

Oil Fire Fatal to Miss Lindstrom in Arkansas

In Salina Kansas on September 11 a cook stove oil can exploded while Miss Bethel Lindstrom was kindling a fire near Assaria fifteen miles south of Salina. The burning oil scorched her clothing and caused fatal injuries. Her brother, sister, and mother were severely burned trying to rescue her.

Salina Kaus

Another Fight Thanksgiving Day Prize Ring Battle

San Francisco Sept 11 Stanley Ketchel and Billy Papke, after Ketchel's defeat in Los Angeles, agreed to fight again on Thanksgiving night November 5 under prior conditions in this city. Badly wrecked Colorado Springs Cal Sept 11 fire caused by spontaneous combustion of oiled raga gutting First Methodist Church interior. loss about 25000. Rev C B Wilcox formerly of Kansas City is pastor.

San Franccisco Stanley Ketchel Billy Papke Los Angeles Colorado Springs Cal First Methodist C. B. Wilcox Kansas City

Taft Campaign Undertaker Moves to Ohio Town

In Cincinnati Sept 11 the campaign drives include mass meetings and calls from local organizations. The article notes a shift in effort as an undertaker figure moves from Cincinnati to a place where living is possible. It mentions 1907 death totals and a six month absence of a Republican candidate.

Cincinnati Uarres Fas National Committee

Bryan in Ohio Chief Opponent Enters Enemy Camp

Bryan in Ohio Sept 11. He entered the native state of his chief opponent shortly after 5 o'clock this morning. He was well on his way to Columbus before waking and was told he was in the enemy camp.

Saint Paris Ohio Bryan

Hornsby property on West Warren Street for sale

The Hornsby property block on West Warren Street is on the market for the first time as a single lot. A splendid modern eight room house near the University is offered at 3500 dollars on terms. Loans mortgages chattels. Alfred Whitman & Co. Boom 6 FA Building.

Hornsby Warren Street Alfred Whitman

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