Lawrence Notes and Local Happenings From 1895
Local items from Lawrence cover society, court, and church notes, with mentions of Dr. Gifford joining the state health board, Miss Fannie Nesbitt at the Union Pacific depot, and General Hall’s return to the street. Other entries include jail releases, a charity choir, theater crowd dynamics, and notices of lectures, licenses, and business ventures in the area.
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Bell
Lawrence
Dr. Gifford
New State Board of Health
Fannie Nesbitt
Union Pacific
North Topeka
H.S. Hall
Editors Visit Lawrences Institutions on Kansas Trip
The Kansas Editorial Association, about 100 strong, toured Lawrence yesterday arriving from Santa Fe. They viewed the Vire and Nail Mill, inspected Haskell Institute, University departments, and enjoyed a luncheon. Noted editors present included J. E. Junkin, J. K. Hudson, and E. B. Cowgill among others.
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Kansas Editoral Association
Santa Fe
Ciy
Editora
Lawrere
Lawrence
Haskell
Swett
J. E. Junkin
Sterling Bulletin
J. K. Hudson
Topeka
Junxin
University
John MacDonald
Western School Journal of
The
Capital
Tell W. Walton
Lincoln Republican
PF. H. Londell
Deighton Herald
E. B. Cowgill
Kansas Farmer
W. A. Miller
Council Grove Republican
Billy Bolton
Greenburg Signal
Mosony
Death of Mrs Brickley at 1309 Ky Street
Mrs M Brickley died at her residence 1309 Ky Street yesterday afternoon after an illness of erysipelas. She was 58, a Catholic, and survived by her husband and four daughters Barnie Maggie Jose and Lizzie. Funeral at St John’s Catholic Church Friday at 9 o’clock.
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M. Brickley
Catholic Church
Barnie
Maggie
Jose
Lizzie Brickley
St. John’s Catholic Church
McKinleyism in Republican ranks sparks tariff clash
A split in the Republican congressional campaign committee over headquarters and a tariff literature push ends with moderates winning. They vote to keep the HQ open three more months to continue a campaign of education on the tariff, while high protectionists led by Boutelle of Maine lose the fight. The piece critiques McKinleyism as a relic of barbarism and outlines historical tariff shifts and party divisions.
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Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Babcock
Boutelle
Maine
Congressional Committee
Congress
Republican Party
House
Senate
Wnrd
Ways and Means Committee
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
January meeting of Douglas County Horticultural Society
The January meeting at the Y M C A rooms drew leading county fruit growers with President Plaskett presiding. A special committee reported progress on a plan to keep growers informed about markets and a potential cold storage plant, proposing an organization under the society’s control for next meeting. Spraying discussed. Deming reports little success against curculio, but may spray for leaf-eating insects. Smith doubts spraying's value, favors cultivation. Griesa urges reliance on natural causes and bird protection. some apple varieties more prone to scab.
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Mini
Fameure
P. Albach
B. F. Smith
Mc. Brown
EB. A. Coleman
A.C. Griesa
Riley County
Edward Rusgseil
Kansas
Doniphan
Rochester
N. Y
Bony Wood
Che
Russell
A. J. Griesa
New York
Willard
A. H. Griesa
Roaen
Samuel Heynolds
Douglas County Horticultural Society
Y. M
Plaskett
W. E Barnes
A. A. Griega
G. W. Maffit
Sarnes
Deming
Climax Dish Washer business pitch promises easy profits
A solicited ad touts a home dishwasher venture claiming earnings from five to twenty five dollars daily and a yearly profit of about three thousand dollars. It urges readers to buy a Climax Dish Washer for 33 and sell to eager buyers, promising simple sales nationwide from Columbus Ohio.
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eBay
Climax Miz. Co
Columbue
Ohio
Mike
New Bargain Store Offers Boots and Shoes and Notions
Great bargains are offered in boots and shoes, dry goods, and notions at the New Bargain Store. Local shoppers can count on low prices and a wide selection across multiple departments.
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Fittler
Price's Cream Baking Powder Advertisement Ends
Practice household economy by using Price's Cream Baking Powder. It is absolutely pure and reliable for everyday baking needs.
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Price
Dr. Price
Dr. Prict
United States Senate Ballot in Kansas House and Senate
The Kansas House at noon votes for United States senator with Lucien Baker leading 91 to 20 for Louis P. King, plus minor totals for other candidates. In the Kansas Senate, Baker leads with 16 to King 10 and smaller tallies for Dennis, Botkin, Ridgely, Doster, and Daniels among 38 total votes. Fourteen Republicans along with O’Bryan and Leeds support Baker.
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Lote
United States
Iaker Biedasch Y Voreka
Kan
House
Lobdell
Sears
Lucien Baker
Louis P. King
John Martin
E. R. Ridgely
George W. Glick
Senate
L. P. King
A. W. Dennison
J. D. Botkin
EB. R. Ridgely
Frank Doster
Percy Daniels
O'Bryan
Leeds
Baker
Revenue receipts rise in six months to 1894 total
The six months ending December 31 1894 total internal revenue receipts were 81 47 5665 up from the prior year by 38 919 971 Spirits receipts 48 836 333 up 1 735 270 Tobacco receipts 15 157 649 up 1 103 606 Fer mented liquors 14 500 377 down 117 16 Oleomargarine receipts 269 099 up Distinctly 201 708 came from playing card tax.
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Washington
Missouri house bills seek bank inspections, exams four times yearly
Jefferson City Mo Jan 25 Only two bills were presented in the house yesterday Ji Gmelieh of Cooper introduced a bill requiring directors of banks trust companies and building and loan associations to personally examine institutions at least four times a year and certify the books. Marsh introduced a state inspection bill modeled after New York and Massachusetts laws prepared by the secretary of state
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Jefferson City
Ji.Gmelieh
Cooper
Marsh
Secretary of State
New York
Massachusetts
Weaver's Sheets and Pillowcases Spotlighted
A fragment notes a shop, Weaver's, offering muslin sheets and pillowcases at low prices. The text suggests economical options, claiming minimal cost and value for home use, with emphasis on quality versus retail pricing. The passage hints at customer preference for durable, affordable linens.
Social events fill Leavenworth week with gatherings
Mrs J P Ross hosted a card party while guests Mrs J Rankin and Miss Fischer returned from Leavenworth. The Silver Grays Old Settler club schedules its first reception January 29 at Learnard hall. A wedding in Corinth features Miss Emma Lindner and John W Wilson, with about 125 guests. The Ladies Literary League met at Mrs Sheldon’s on Kentucky street and planned future meetings.
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J. Rankin
Misa Fischer
John Delphi
Leavenworth
Silver Grays
New Old Settler's Club
Learnard Hall
Ladies Literary League
Sesson
J. W. Wilson
Lowell
Washington
Emma Lindaer
Lawrence
J. G. Lindner
Vermont Street
Greek ministry resigns amid market panic and cabinet crisis
The Greek government announces the cabinet will be dissolved and a caretaker ministry formed after a sharp stock market fall. Officials aim to stabilize the crisis as tensions rise over the government’s future and impending reforms.
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Fale
Cotortus
Climaruer
Tn O'Net
Deprece Mailistieu
Mos
Rhoevee
Dynehauce
Freegrry
Phen
Milwraus Ketat
Muffins and Sseetings Flourish at Weavers Market
A vivid ad style notice proclaims hundreds of new muffins and sseetings at Weavers Market, praising life and health in the year eight hundred ninety five.
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Weaver's
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Wright
Lawgerence Hiouse
Chas. Hess
Mass
C. Russell
Glathart Building
Lawrence, Kansae
B. M’clelland, Je
Leis
GEO. A. Banks
Wldridge House
W.H. Sears
Massachusetts Street
Jacob House
WM. T. Sinclair
Kansna
D. H. Hornor
Rover Tuesir
Douglas County Bank
Hldridge House
H.S. Hall J. TH Glathary
W. OR. Woenrams
T. Peleld
W. A. Harris
H. L. Moore
H. E. Benson
R. W. Sparr
Watkinsational
J.A. Watkins, Ge, Paaidenk. Co. A
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Cashier
W.E. Hazen
Ana’t Cashier
Bb. Watris
Ec D.M. Sprankl
J. L- Jones
Paul RK. Bros
D. Chas. A. Bll
W.H. Hazen
J. C. Walton
W. H. Henderson
Pierson
R. E. Melvin
Lawrence Kansas
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Concord H&rness
Surrey
John Hormdan
Ealso
E. Armstrong
Jerry Woodside
Hannah Wilson
A. L. Cox
Harry.Gregg
Pennsylvania
Yopeka
Sheriff Hindman
Marshal Jeans
Hughes and Pine Grocery
Richard Cordley
Old Men’s Club
N. P. Deming
Music Hall
Mein Street
John L. Sullivan
Comidge
Liwrenes
Jenness Miler
W. A. Xiarshall
Mary A. Baker
Libtey
Lawrance
Rev. Griffith
Cordley
Caldwell
State Association of County Treasurers
Lawrence Gazette
Ingalls
Sbont Corner
Stanley
Odusik
Hillman
Yoppeka
Crowder Houses
Ath Topeka
Hamilton
Annie I Diggs
Baltimore
Ingersoll
Annie
Elder
Lawrence Street
U. P
Brad Street
Salida
Colorado
Chaffe County
Miller
Math of
Mra. Wrickley
New Bargain Store
Fansas
Missouri Bank Laws
Sociabl
J. P. Ross
Wm. Lindner
Newton
Miss Bormen Lindner
John W. Wilson
Emily Clark
Mankato
Pitts
Meredith
Hutchinson
J. B. Jewett
Irene Javoabs
Corinth
John Steele
Emporia
Emporia Gazette
Eclub
Tield
Messrs
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle
K. of P
Vermont and
Henry Streets
Saunders’ Mandolin Orchestra
and Mesdames
Arthur Henley
Geo. Balch
Robi. Moody
Otto Fischer
Capt. Wedlore
J. D. Bolles
Henry Albach
H. H. Hahn
Misses Innes
Vadien
Smith
Lyons and DaLee
Mesars
Elwell
Poehler
Mears
Wynn
Mitchell
Brelsford
Innes
Levy
Slopkins
Hugh Blair
Jacob Houss
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