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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1908

Page

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St. Joe Wants It To Play Thanksgiving Game

St. Joseph alumni and business leaders press for the Thanksgiving football game with the University. A committee says they will arrange rail fare reductions and a special train to bring St. Joseph supporters, while the board’s view remains undecided.

Pseph. Mo St. Joseph Sto Tod D. H. Cor J. Faust Cai St. Joe Iuard Lansdon St. Joeph Spencer Busiiaus St. Jos da K Ride Maurenyeph Lansilon Athlet- Kentucky St Furic University Bell Kansas City

Rev Morris Injured in Auto Accident

Rev Morris was knocked down by an automobile today and sustained bruises that will keep him home. The M C A reports twenty five new members enrolled since September 1. Carrie Morris of Oklahoma, a niece of Mrs C F Tripp, is in town to attend KU. Women Wanted at the Shirt Factory to Learn Shirt Making. Apply at Once. Wilder Bros. grocery ads and local services follow.

Rev. Morris B.S. Mar Liss Carrie “Morris Oklahoma’ Y C. F. Tripp Ofity

Wright Sustains Serious Injuries In Fort Myer Flight

Washington reports reveal Orville Wright and Lieutenant Thomas Selfridge were injured when the Wright aircraft toppled during a two man flight at Fort Myer. Selfridge died at 8 10 pm. Wright, fracturing his skull base and ribs, is hospitalized but expected to recover.

Washington Fort Myer Orville Wright Thomas E. Selfridge Signal Corps Army Selfridge Mir. Wright Mr. Wright Wright Oon Lieutenant Selfridge

Cannon Speech in Topeka Highlights Tariff and Labor

In Topeka on September 18, Joseph G. Cannon, speaker of the House, framed the tariff as the campaign’s real issue and discussed its impact on farmers, machinists, and railroad workers. Kansas voters hear a focus on protection and wage effects amid the local workingman audience.

Topeka Joseph G. Cannon House of Representatives Cannon Kansas

Out on the Hills Astray at People's Summer Theater

Souvenir night features the Ca sing Stock company performing the melodrama Out on the Hills Astray with a mix of comedy. Prizes include a gold watch, pearl opera glasses or a purse, and silver spoons. An audience photo is planned as a flash event tonight. Doors open at 7:30 and curtain is 8:30.

Airdams The People’s

Lenses Matched at Gustafson's Auction

Slaver Buggies win public favor for easy riding. see Evans Metcalf Imp Co for new styles and offerings.

Gustafson Evans-Metcalf Imp. Co

Heat Sapped Fire at Swift Plant in St Joseph

In St Joseph Missouri forty men were overcome by heat and smoke as a blaze roared through the Swift packing plant basement in South St Joseph last night. Fire not controlled until six this morning with losses near sixty thousand dollars. Fire Chief Kane and plant general manager D W Waller among victims.

Swift's St. Joe St. Joseph Swift & Company South St. Joseph Kane D. W. Waller

First Chapel Big Room Crowded With Students At University

The university chapel was filled to capacity this morning for the first chapel of the school year. Capt. Hamilton of Topeka spoke on starting careers with force, praising alumni turnout and welcoming new students. Miss Marie Hubbell sang in Mrs Lyons’ absence, receiving warm applause as students noted the season’s strong spirit. Bryan in New York outlined steel trust politics and Republican ties, denying steel trust support for the ticket and promising disclosures before the election.

University Clad Efaushan Amiltan Kansas Topeka Capain Haqwilten Io Chapel Marie Hubbell Miss Hubbell Bryan New York Huffman Jersey City Harrington Del Wilmington United States “Steel Corporation Campa Steel Trust Republican National Committee

No Peonage There Discharged In Missouri Case

United States Commissioner John M Nuchels released Belle Kays of Mt. Leonard Mo on peonage charges after a brief hearing. A colored Mrs Martha J Robertson claimed her niece Mary Kays was held as a slave but the alleged slave testified she was well cared for and denied coercion. Botkin to Speak Here A Democratic rally with governor candidate J D Botkin set for September 22 at the Airdome.

Kansas City United States John M. Nuchels Belle Kays Mt. Leonard Martha J. Robertson Mary Kays

Do It Now Lyceum Tickets and Local Notices

Subscribers are urged to act immediately to obtain Lyceum course tickets as seats may sell out soon. Contact a city minister or U. & G. Plank. A faulty city notice warns drivers to obey state laws near officials and avoid cranky officers. An Ever Ready bottle is advertised as a cure for thirst and for keeping liquids hot or cold regardless of weather, amid references to dusty roads and new terrain.

Lyceum U. &. G. Plank

Mystery of Johnson County Attack Deepens in Kansas

In Olathe Kansas September 18 the Johnson mystery grows as farm idle days end and a posse questions two men seen near the Johnson home Monday night. Mrs Christine Johnson who was attacked in her barn remains unable to recall details while sheriff Steed conducts barn and yard inspections and questions neighbors.

Christine Johnson Olathe Kans Johnson County Johanson Rch Stine Johnson Prairie Center Jolson Johnnson Johnsen Uty Johnson John Anderson Fred

Foraker Answers Hearst Charges in Ohio and Kansas Tales

Cincinnati report says Senator Foraker admits early career as Standard Oil counsel but insists it had no bearing on federal matters or congressional actions. Also notes Speaker Cannon visiting Leavenworth, James Sherman speaking at Iowa fair, and unrelated local business notices on jewelry, postcards, a historic residence, and camera rentals.

Foraker Hearst Cincinnati Standard Oil Company Congress Senator Foraker William R. Hearst Columbus Ohio Senate

Taft and Bryan to attend Chicago banquet on October 7

Chicago September 18 Taft and Bryan will meet at the Chicago Association of Commerce banquet on October 7, with a possibility of an earlier meeting as Taft also accepts a Galesburg speech that day. Dixon of the Republican Speakers Bureau announced the plan amid schedule shifts.

Taft Bryan Chicago Dixon Chicago Association of Commerce Republican Galesburg Hladim Chiago

Preliminary Baldwin dirigible test at South St Joseph

The preliminary test of the Baldwin dirigible war balloon is planned for this afternoon at South St Joseph, contingent on Lieutenant Benjamin Foulaix of Fort Meyers correcting the machinery in time. Assistant Sergeant Edward Ward will aid. hydrogen plant trouble lingered but aims to be shipshape for the test. The atmosphere was favorable this morning.

Tryone South St. Joseph St. Joseph Benjamin Foulaix Fort Meyers Foulaix Edward Ward

Wright May Recover From Aeroplane Crash

Wilbur Wright fights for life after a plane crash near Dayton Ohio. He suffers a badly broken leg and ribs but shows determination to recover. The wreckage was moved to a shed and a monument to Lieutenant Selfridge is planned. Friends say recovery will be slow with rebuilding the aircraft costing hundreds of dollars and time before further flights.

Qetave Chanute Wiright Chanute Flint Wright Selfridge

Bates Seeks Return as State Horticultural Secretary

William H. Bates former secretary of the state horticultural society retired on a Shawnee county farm announces his candidacy for another term as secretary, challenging Walter Wellhouse who has led the society and organized fruit displays at the state house. Also mentions related political chatter and industry notes from New York and Oklahoma.

Topeka William H. Bates The State Horticultural Society Shawnee County Wellhouse Barnes Walter Wellhouse Offee Barn State House

Goggles Styles Missed In Gustafson's New Shipment

The article notes that the styles and shapes of goggles not included in Gustafson's latest stock are not worth mentioning, indicating a focus on the new items received rather than those omitted.

Gustafson

Market report grain and livestock prices and notices

Grain and provisions market notes from ity dated Sept 18 show wheat receipts 237 ears with bids around 92 4 cents for September and December. Corn bids for Sept 58 0, Dec 59 5, No 2 yellow mixed and white prices listed. Hay values for Timothy around 9 950 to 10. Butter creamery at 23 cents. Cattle receipts 2,000 with native steers 4 50 to 7 40, cows and heifers 2 35 to 5 0, stockers 2 70 to 3 80, calves 4 50 to 6 25. Hogs receipts 6,000 with heavy 6 95 to 7 10, packers 6 70 to 7 03, pigs 6 50 to 7 00. Also notes the Equires Studio opening Monday and a nudge to try the Hiawatha Cafe and Black Seal cigars.

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