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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1909

Page

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NO REST FOR HIM DOCTOR COOK TO LECTURE WORLDWIDE

York Sept 22 Dr Frederick A Cook remains fully occupied as a flood of letters and telegrams arrive from around the world. He will prepare a record of his polar discoveries to be filed with the University of Copenhagen and likely publish magazine articles. He plans a western lecture tour and public talks while awaiting polar supremacy verdict.

York Frederick A. Cook Explorers Suite Waldorf Astoria Mny Explorer Cook Son University of Copenhagen Bradley Peary Courk

Mystery in Iola as elderly woman found dead

In Iola Kansas Mrs Emma Oberg aged 81 was found dead today in ashes of her home near Lavendelre county seat. Sheriff Tollingter led investigation with possible murder theories as neighbors note money hidden in her feet being mentioned in unconfirmed reports.

Iola, Kan Srgt Mystr Younds Emma Oberg Lavendure

Government should drain Wakarusa lands now

A reader argues government intervention is needed to reclaim rich Wakarusa land and drain streams. The author saying farmers cannot bear the cost and proposes that the government fund the work with repayment through future crops, urging a broad cooperative effort.

Dickinson and Confederacy colors honored at state fair

Secretary of War Dickinson stated that he keeps Southern colors and portraits of Jefferson Davis and Lee displayed at his residence in Illinois. He said Confederate symbols were seen by President and two sons of Grant and Lincoln, asserting no apology for revering Confederate memory and the dead.

Nashville Tenn Dickinson Henge Confederacy Ulinuis David Lee Jackson Grant Lincoln North Ecuvi Nedé

Five Die in Louisiana Flood False Reports Spread

A chaotic bulletin claims 200 drownings in Louisiana during a hurricane. Officials say the toll is unverified and the report is false. Blackout damage, downed wires, and scarce, conflicting details persist from Grand Isle to Terrebonne parish as crews assess tides, with names of victims partly recorded and many facts still unclear.

Louisiana

Lots Selling At Fair Ground Addition In Town

Interest runs high as Hosford Investment Co announces improvements including grading streets and removing buildings. Ground Addition sales show buyers flocking to Kentucky Street and Vermont Street lots with plans to build soon. Nearly half of the Vermont Street lots remain as the sale closes this week.

Fair Hasford Investment Company Messrs Osford and Brooks Fair Ground Addition Journal Kentucky Street Hosford Avene Vermont Street Syessrs Hosford and Brook Hasford Hosford J. C. Mullen E. E. Wilson Mr. Barrow W. &. Hornaday

South Side Breezedale and South Ridge Improve City

The Lawrence south side gains as Breezedale and South Ridge see extensive work. Five new residences rise with granite sidewalks and polished streets. McQuary McNeil invest millions, adding water heat gas and sewers, shaping a modern residential boom as street cars expand service and attract visitors to the area.

Lawrence Intl Sears Breezedale Isiane Modern Resi Fair Grounds McQuary Mei Einter Lawwrence Tre- Weldoms Coe. Sutien McQuary-Mc- Neil Emith Breesedale Cepa Sethe Saath

Local Markets and Advertisements Feature Various Listings

Markets by wire and city reports list grains provisions live stock and receipts with price ranges. Multiple ads promote contractors painters suppliers and local stores including Miss Anne Sweeey instruction piano classes and a private school opening on September 13 at 1121 Ver mont Street.

Buckner man's assault case set for trial in Kansas City

Kansas City September 22 a motion for continuance in the case against William A Johnson a wealthy Buckner Missouri stock raiser and farmer charged with assaulting his wife at their Buckner home in August 1905 was overruled and the criminal court ordered the trial to proceed more than fifty witnesses from the Buckner area attended the hearing along with Jokuses and Johnsons former wife who was divorced after the incident but did not acknowledge either party.

Buckner Kansas City William A. Johson Beth Jokuses Simouf

Crowds Attend Fair Amid Weather Threats Delay

Report from the grounds says 1,500 tickets were sold with 0 to 100 people in cars and the grounds crowded as officials postponed Lawrence day to Monday due to threatening weather. Stores planned closures aligned with the revised plan.

Noar Direetlers Lawrence Uaty wWelock Hawn

Taft Welcomed in Colorado Springs After Denver Stay

President Taft, after a night with Senator Hughes in Denver, breakfasted with Mr and Mrs Thomas F Walsh. He admired the Rocky Mountains from the Hughes home, then prepared to depart for Colorado Springs where a huge reception awaited at the depot. The day opened cool and sunny as crowds cheered the president’s arrival. In Baris Senator Aldrich and Prof Andrews of the U S Monetary Commission discussed plans with M Pallam of the Bank of Prange, amid broad financier and economist commentary on a central bank.

Walhurst Colo Taft Senator Huughes Denver Thomas F. Walsh Hughes Rocky Mountains Colorado Springs Baris Aldrich Rhode Island A. 2 Andrews U.S Muneruiary Commission M. Pallam Bank of Prange

Body of Late Minnesota Governor Johnson Lays In State

Jehu A Johnson, late Minnesota governor, lies in state in the capitol rotunda in Saint Paul as residents and nearby towns file past to view the deceased. The body will be moved to St Peter Minnesota for interment in official mourning.

Johnson St. Peter, Minn

Good Roads Tour And Local Notices In Kansas

Philadelphia delegate and Arkansas Texas farming interests join B F Yoakum on a road survey aimed at western infrastructure gains and farmer benefits. A juvenile money scheme is described, followed by classified requests for nursing and drilling wells, plus notes on watermelon hazards and a dance hall opening in Hill.

Philadelphia B. F. Yoakum Rock Island Frisco Airroands Arkansas Louisiana Oklahom Texas

Weather report from Kansas Caivers agency

Daily weather briefing from Kansas agency notes cloudiness and wind direction. Forecast hints at light to moderate winds with variable velocity and a brief two hour outlook.

Caivers Kansas

For Rent listings mix with ads in Arkansas city paper

Classified blurbs show several rental notices and small ads. A six room house on Worter Arkansas and Henry streets offers fresh paint gas well barn and shed with reasonable rent. Separate listing notes three furnished rooms in a modern house at 121 Tennessee street with contact Lizzie Tomlinson and Home phone. Another rental ad references Vermont street and a phone number. Additional lines promote Woodward formula tar as a beneficial product from Woodward Co with vague claims.

Arkansas Henry Streets Abzaard Maine Molern House Lizzie Tomlinson Tennessee Street

Robert Hoe Dies After Brief Illness in London

Robert Hoe head of Hoe and Co printing press firm dies after short illness in London. He had been in London for several weeks on business, with his death affecting the York and London operations and the printing industry.

Dooley Donley AL Young Doley Douley Weey Lawrence London Robert Tes R. Hoe and Co York Livre Golay Toe Irim Guomatl

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