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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1908

Page

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Campaign plans discussed by officials in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Sept 12 Secre tary af Commerce and Labor Straits with T. V. Powderly discussed campaign phases. Tart invited to add in Chicago while meetings with Douglas Neighborhoods Club integrate churches politics and business interests.

Cincinnati Ohio Commerce and Labor Straits T. V. Powderly Nuderation Service Tat Dena Washington Mr Tart Chicago Douglas

Hiawatha Cafe job ad and real estate notes

A列 collage of late 19th or early 20th century classified items includes a Wanted advert seeking girls for work at the Hiawatha Cafe, multiple real estate offerings on New Hampshire street and Tenn Street with prices 450 to 500, and rental properties in the downtown district. Lost items include a sack of shorts between two streets and a lady’s handbag near a depot with a reward.

Hiawatha Cafe New Jersey Sante Fe Warren Street Pennsylvania Street

President Roosevelt Attends Nassau Garden Party Fair

President and Mrs Roosevelt will attend a garden party and fair at Tranquility, John A Weeks home, in Oyster Bay this afternoon. The event benefits Nassau charitable causes and features a community fundraiser.

Toepital Oyster Bay Roosevelt Tranquility John ‘A Nassau

Jewelry Stolen From Mrs. Fagin at Union Station

Mrs. G. L. Fagin of Lathrop Missouri lost a hand satchel at Union Pacific Station as a crowd swirled near train nine. Police report no clue and suspect a pickpocket may have acted amid fair crowds. Items included a hoe diamond ring set and gold jewelry.

G. L. Fagin Lathrop Missouri Union Pacific Station Cuion Paie Colorado TF. Henderson

Taft Plans Westward Campaign Tour First

Taft will divide his campaign into four sectional trips starting in the Central West. The first leg aims through Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas, with later East and South legs not yet fixed. Vorys travels to New York to relay Taft's views to the national committee, while tentative plans propose one Missouri speech, two in Kansas, and two in Nebraska, with possible daytime tours and a Western route that may drop mountain states and Pacific coast visits.

Cincinnati Wiliam H. Taft Central West Nebraska Missouri Kansas Arthur I. Vorys New York Vorys Taft Hitchcock National Committee Mr. Taft Tait Mountain Pacific Coast Ohio Indiana Ilinois Wisconsin Kentucky West Virginia Maryland

The Electric Line Franchises Debate Caution Warned

The Journal critiques proposed electric line franchises warning that many projects fail. It supports last night’s ordinance with a $500 forfeit, calls for careful, well funded local franchise terms. It argues the interurban differs and emphasizes thorough proof of backing before approval.

the Journal Journal

Fairfax Sunday Dinner Menu Sparks Advertising Buzz

A Journal note debunks a claim of roast gooses at Fairfax for Sunday dinner. Locals discuss the unseasonal idea as advertising hype, while the real aim remains the Fairfax Sunday dinner under new management. The meal is a family rest-friendly option and a centerpiece of the establishment's appeal.

Peake Fairfax Kansas The Lawrenca

Capt Clad Hamilton to Speak at State University

Capt. Clad Hamilton Republican candidate for Shawnee County state senate will deliver the opening address at the State University on September 18. Charles Gleed appears to have been slated but was sealed out of town. Hamilton is described as a popular young man expected to give a strong speech.

Fopeka Clad Hamilton State Senate Shawnee County State University Charles & Gleed Capt Hamilton Governor Port Sea Girt N. J Governor Fort New Jersey United States Atlantic City

Smoke shrouds Detroit river from northern forest fires

A heavy pall of smoke blown south from northern forest fires hung over the Detroit river, making navigation impossible between Lake Erie and Lake Huron. Visibility was severely reduced and the scene remained hazy as of today.

Detroit Midh Lake Erie Lake Huron Detroit River

Woman Who Was Taken Sick in Park Escapes Hospital

A woman who fell sick in a park escaped from a hospital and is believed to have returned to Leavenworth. A commissioner had first taken her to a hospital, but she preferred the pleasant surroundings and fled when the cost and risk of sending her to the poor farm arose. Officers doubt her misfortune justifies harsher treatment and note her husband’s alleged good conduct.

Leavenworth

Salina Woman Remains Unconscious After Five Days

Emma Newell of Rooks County remains asleep at her Salina home for five days with no signs of waking and no unfavorable symptoms reported. Medical attention continues as observers monitor her condition.

Salina Kans Emma Newell Here Rooks County

Brave rescue on Wakarusa Ends Drowning Threat

A 10 year old boy from 1500 Elliot Street nearly drowned in a Wakarusa hole near Horse Shoe Lake yesterday until Fred Hickey, a local boy, leaped in and saved him. The family expresses deep gratitude for the timely rescue. Separately, fire consumes Dorset Big Woods area across Crawford County line as farmers battle to halt the spread. Gustafson's reports new ball pins in stock.

Wakarusa Horse Shoe Lake Welby Hamilton Burnett Hamilton Greenvile Dorset Big Woods Crawford Line Ohio

Socialist Party Launches Attack on Taft in Campaign Book

The Chicago Socialist campaign book issued today edited by Joseph Medill Patterson attacks W H Taft as an injunction judge. The unsigned piece contrasts with articles by Clarence Darrow HG Wells John Spargo Robert Unover H Seymour Stedman and Eugene V Debs from Chicago and other writers.

Chicago Socialist Party Joseph Medill Patterson Patterson W. H. Taft Clarence Darrow Hg, Wells John Spargo Robert Unover H Seymour Stedman Eugene VY Debs

Baker Opens with Expanded Faculty and Renovations

Baker announces a new academic year with extensive renovations to Selene Hall and the library, improved gym facilities, and a larger, more diverse faculty across college and academy levels. President Marlin, Prof. Deel, Prof. Baker, and Dr. Bauer figure in preparations as new instructors join.

Iuun Selene Limehe Colle Baker South Jit Chicago Tour College Ats Marlin Garrett Lake Maxinonek Bauer Deel Professor Baker Schenk Dre Patton Miss Heaton Trimble Kansas City Halrdnes Yoxall Ethel E. McAnnulty Carthage Mabel LeBaron Evanston Ill Conservatory Ecomemorial

Lake of Fire Peat Fires Ravage Wisconsin Acres

A peat bed fire near Norway Wisconsin threatens about 1000 acres with farmers battling the blaze. Additional peat and marsh fires spread smoke from Minnesota to Chicago, darkening skies along the lake shore as authorities monitor the conditions.

Racine Wis Norway Fransville Chicago Minnesota Lake Shore Milwaukee

City Plans Tree Protection Ordinance

Mayor Barker stated the city lacks a tree protection ordinance and will seek a draft giving city control over all trees on the parking. He argued for trimming rights and placement rules, urging council support. A. Monroe also urged systematic protection, calling trees the town’s most valuable asset and worth more than paving.

George J. Barker Lawrence A. Monroe

Disbarment Move Questions Trickett for Unprofessional Conduct

Kansas City Kansas district court opened punishment proceedings against C. W. Trickett assistant attorney general of Wyandotte county, filed by C. R. Cooksey. The petition lists fifteen counts alleging conduct unbecoming an attorney including moral misconduct misdemeanor misappropriation of funds record tampering fraud and deceit to gain fees and professional conflicts with colleagues.

Kansas City C. W. Trickett Wyandotte County Kans District Court of C. R. Cooksey Cooksey Trickett

Bryan Denies Hearst Atlanta Speech Claim

Cumberland, Sept. 12 Bryan arrived in his special car and denied Hearst’s Atlanta claim that four months ago he asked Hearst for presidential support in 1912 saying the charge is absolutely false. He plans two speeches here. A dense smoke hung over Cleveland from northern forest fires on Sept. 12 obscuring the sun and forcing lake boats to sound fog horns.

Hearst Atlanta Cumberland Mid Bryan Cleveland Ohio

Grain and Livestock Markets Report From Kansas City and Chicago

Markets by wire from Kansas City and Chicago show mixed grain prices with receipts and cash quotes for Wheat Corn and Oats. Livestock in Kansas reports receipts of hogs cattle and calves with price ranges, while a Seattle collision and two criminal cases in Kentucky and Kansas appear in brief local notes.

Kansas City Téve Rock Chicago Kanes Oly Ges Fred W. Fein Jackson Joe Meu Iosk

Salina County Signups Lag For Food Relief Plan

Salina County residents show little interest in food relief petitions amid broader talk of state measures. The notice notes slow signature collection, with references to Smoky River flood effects and a request for preparedness ahead of potential shortages next summer.

Salina County Salina Smoky Hill Valley Dickingon County Smoky River

Parker Pens at Houghton's School Supply Stock

Parker pens are advertised at Houghton's in a promotion offering the complete stock of school writing instruments. The notice emphasizes availability for students and teachers seeking reliable pens for daily use.

Parker Houghton's

Forest Fires Threaten Northwest Timber and Schools

Reports from Oneida reservation in Brown and Outagamie counties indicate fires spreading across the area. Wind shifts are needed to give relief as Queida school buildings and surrounding farms face danger. A large blaze near Belleayre Mountain at Pine Hill, Kingston, is sweeping with efforts to contain it and little hope without rain.

Kaukana Wis Oneida Indian Reservation Brown Outagamie Queida Kingston Belleayre Mountain Pine Hill Dames

Orville Wright Makes Adjustments To Flying Machine

Orville Wright and assistants worked on the aeroplane in Washington on September 12 after a recent flight. The changes aim to increase propeller revolutions and power, reduce speed, and boost motor speed to improve performance. The craft could aid lifeboat rescues at sea by reaching stranded ships before shore boats can operate.

Washington Sept Orville Wights Fort Myer Yes Son Orville Wright Aeroplanist Wright

Downfall of Booth Company Probed by Stockholders

Chicago reports indicate stockholders threaten prosecution over mis leading statements that led to heavy bank loans. Receiver Chalmers and book overhaul seek responsible parties. It is found that ten Chicago bands hold notes of the Booth company, more than previously reported.

Chicago A. Booth At Chalmers Frm Booth Company

Cholera Epidemic Grows in St Petersburg

Cholera in St Petersburg reaches epidemic scale, with 23 deaths and 109 new cases reported by noon. The spread worsens among lower classes in harsh living conditions, including a quarter housing 10,000 workers served by only one doctor.

St. Petersburg

Hearst Offers Nebraskan Support in 1912 Political Display

About 2,000 people attended the formal notification of John Temple Graves as the Independence party vice presidential nominee in Atlanta. Hearst declared he left the Democrat fold and rejected Bryan’s leadership, accusing him of trickery and criticizing Bryan ally Haskell for oil industry ties. Thomas L. Hisgen, the presidential nominee, also spoke.

Atlanta Sept. Il John Temple Graves Indepen Peste Party William Randolph Hearst New York Bry- Ann Bryan Standard Oil Indepen Thomas L. Hisgen

Property sales offer in Whitman’s Corner block

The Hornsby property on West Warren Street is now on the market as the first single lot offered in the block. An eight room modern house near the University is for sale on terms, with $3,500 financed. Call the office for particulars.

Hornsby Warren Street University

Grant Township and Lawrence Join To Organize Drainage Board

Residents of Grant Township in North Lawrence filed a petition with the county clerk to organize a drainage board under the drainage law of 1905. The large petition initiates the first legal step and the organizers plan vigorous action to establish the Board and proceed with works.

With Lawrence Grant Township Grant North Lawrence

Moonlight marriage in front of Iola church

John W. Bayle of Lawrence and Miss Edna Moomey of Gas City wed at moonlight outside the M E church as Rev Mason officiated. A witness couple Miss Eicel Moomey and Everett Epling stood by while the couple hurried to catch a northbound Santa Fe train. The ceremony surprised the pastor with its informal, outdoor setting.

John Rayle Bina Moomey Rey M. E Hing John W. Bayle Gas City Lawrence Edna Moomey Banta Fe Rayle Dr. McCulloch Eicel Moomey Everett Epling McCulloch Drug Store Gas

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