15 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1894
Page
1
Local ad notes a startup candidates service at Robertson Sro's Undertakers 2 near City Drug Store next door south. Office open daily with 24 hour call response. telephone listed as 90.
A coroner jury cleared Harry Reeves of murdering Charles Drake in a February 5 shooting, finding Drake died between 7 and 9 PM from two self defense shots. The inquest examined fifteen witnesses. Reeves's shaky testimony contrasted with other evidence of a feud. The report notes Drake and his wife were separated, Reeves lived at the Butler residence, and Drake had interfered in family affairs. The piece also covers Lawrence seeking the next state G A R encampment, fundraising efforts, and a related mix of local civic notes including a poultry show controversy and university sports planning.
The Gazette launches a prize contest to name the most popular young lady in Douglas County. Readers vote by coupons, with the winner receiving a gold watch. The contest ends at noon on April 26 1894, and subscribers paying two years in advance gain 100 extra votes.
The report details Harry Reeves shooting Charles Drake during a February incident at the jail, Reeves dying from abdominal wounds later that day, and notes public curiosity about a deathbed confession. It also covers a record snowstorm described as the greatest in a quarter century, with drifting snow, crippled travel, late trains, and severe wind alongside ongoing local notices and obituaries in Lawrence.
Regents have reviewed the instruction committee report and teaching facilities over two days, postponed action until April. New hires include Mable C. Rogers and Clara Gillham as library assistants, Rogers related to a regent, and Mrs. May Clark named director of physical culture for women. The Gross case returned not guilty after jury deliberation. A Pastor sermon at First Presbyterian church cited the arm or God.
The Equal Suffrage Club met in Watkins Bank south room with good attendance. Members formed committees and outlined plans for a May convention, including a series of yellow teas at members' homes and neighborhood enrollment books. The finance committee pledged donations to ensure speakers Rev Anna Shaw Mrs Laure Johns and Mrs Annie Digga at the large suffrage meeting. Six sterling silver teaspoons for 33 esters.
The article reports a student association meeting electing officers for the coming year led by President J. J. Lea, with Morris Ati as vice president and John F. Petty as secretary, plus treasurer J. Withington and executive committee members. It notes city officials and a state association delegate, along with ice-clearing work after a cold snap and ongoing preparations for Santa Fe ice bonuses on the river banks. It also mentions J. B. Pesirs of Haskell Institute withdrawing from a Republican bid for state superintendent, influenced by J. Stanley of Lawrence’s supporters.
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