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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1909
Page
3
The article argues that the tailor determines a garment’s quality and longevity. It praises New York tailors as the world’s best, crowded with skilled workers and high pay, making Benjamin Clothes the stylish and impeccably made choice. It urges merchants to sell these garments.
Chicago Sept 20 courts paused as judges opened an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the jury commission office. States Attorney Wigman presented claims of names used to defeat justice with suspected conspirators involved. Noted defendants include John severed, Willis J. Vuru, estate dealer, and Olas J. Martin secretary to Alderman Kenna.
The Kansas City Star reports two men were badly injured when a chain of vehicles moved through Lawrence and vehicles skidded on wet pavement in the 700 block of Mass Street. Dr K Birtland and Roy Dilton of Kansas City were brought to the Eldridge hotel where they were treated after a collision that flung Birtland from his car and badly injured Dilton. Both were to return to Kansas City by rail that afternoon.
Sept 20 in Topeka Washington reports the death of James I. Stevens once a journalist in Iown. He died here due to a streetcar accident. A widow and five children reside in Topeka Kansas.
Mr and Mrs R E Melvin returned from an extended stay in California and were to home in Wheelersburg. The brief note confirms their arrival and residence details amid small town notices.
Mrs Silas Cavin hosted a dinner for Mr and Mrs John Cavin from Ligoney at Rhode Island Street. Regina Lilley and a Mr Wome attend a wedding officiated by Rev Lewis. The record mentions upcoming Alphs wedding plans and the Priscilla Embroidery group meeting with Mrs A Keeler.
A circulated tale claims a divorced woman tried to shoot her ex husband at the Santa Fe hotel on Saturday night. He reportedly knocked her down and took the gun. The reporter sought confirmation but found no evidence of a violent act. The reg ister showed a Topeka name, He Kline. Several men visited the hotel, but no incident occurred. The story includes a telephone communication detail between the woman and a man in the country.
Total enrollment reaches 1,705 with 708 tickets issued for a 270 hospital event. Regular classes began this morning as work assignments were given and students plan to settle into duties tomorrow.
General admission tickets are available at Union Pacific ticket offices Dick's Drug Store Wilson's Court House Drug Store Hastard's Park Grocery and local banks will close to observe Lawrence Day.
Small family seeks a girl for cooking and several housework tasks at Mrs. C. Skilton home. Prefer pleasant disposition. wage details offered. Apply by phone at 270, Louisiana, 1918.
At Sandy Hook the Oscar is due to arrive as Peary party members plan to reveal Whitney’s alleged statement. Tensions rise over whether Cool reached the pole first, with Whitney’s whereabouts and the Roosevelt steamer Hoosevelt reported northward and near St. Paul’s today.
Amelia Armour and J Ogden Armour surface in a set of items tracing Armour family aims and influence in finance during September 20 coverage. The report notes Armour’s push to elevate his Continental Journal to the foremost Western money power, likening him to Morgan and Rockefeller. It also mentions public notices and assorted rental and sale listings within the same issue.
A Minnesota bulletin reports Governor Johnson's health worsened this morning after a prior decline. Officials note he remains under care as doctors monitor his condition and potential recovery.
Black silk folding handle umbrella misplaced between Tanes and Haskell Institute. Return to Journal for reward.
Kansas City dispatch reports Glenn Curtiss en route from France considers a series of aeroplane flights in St Louis. He urges locating large smooth grounds and will give final answer Tuesday. Major Joseph Hume, 87, pioneer Missouri physician, dies in Kansas City after Civil War service.
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