06 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
1
Legal notices mention addresses and firms Selice Attorney at Law on Opera House Block with contact details for clients seeking services.
Tangled ad copy lists various offerings and names including optical work by F Brock at 600 Mam Bt and inquiries about rooms for rent. Mentions Olive Whining Parlor of Peter Rameon at 937 Mam Bt and a claim of 411 kinds of shines.
An Austrian laborer was instantly killed on the Union Pacific when a work train backed and struck him on the track at 4:30 this morning. The body was moved to town for relatives to be located and a coroner's inquest will be held.
All persons and property owners in Lawrence are urged to remove filth offal and decayed matter from premises to prevent foul odors and unsanitary conditions. enforcement will follow city ordinance by City Marshall George O Connor.
New York April 6 President Mitchell telegraphed J H Winder of Ohio Bituminoes coal operator to reply to the pro posal of arbitration in the soft coal field dispute and that he will lay the proposal before the International Executive Board of United Mine Workers at Indianapolis April 17.
Mount Vesuvius erupts violently as authorities urge evacuation of Naples town with 9 000 residents. Separate notes advertise a Baptist church bazaar at Peiros's music store April 13 and 14, selling articles to raise rebuilding funds. Also listed are clothing, dry cleaning, tailoring services, and local shop promotions amid the chaotic notices.
Andrew C. Fields former Mutual Life supplies manager has returned to his New York home for health reasons. He was sought after but physicians would not allow interviews. Fields would face any charges if pressed.
Bids are invited to finish the interior and finalize the library building at Haker University Bald win Kansas. Specifications are available from W C Bauer. Bids must be received by Monday April 8. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
New York April 6Pending anthracite operators deliberations over miners Eastern Pennsylvania offer to arbitrate the dispute miners will wait until Monday for the mine owners reply Arbitration to settle the strike also discussed by John Winder president of the Ohio Operators Association from Charleston W Va and Roosevelt and Mitchell in Charleston.
Charles Hanford starred as Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew to a small but appreciative crowd. Marie Drofoah played Katharine with a difficult but well executed performance. The company overall received credit for solid acting and a curtain-raiser The Old Guard showcased a surprising contrast with Napoleon era veterans.
Amusements note manager A D Newell presents a lead in Edward Kiddar's comedy A Jolly American Tramp at the opera house on Saturday. The reviewer praises a heartwarming hero amid witty dialogue and touches of pathos, claiming the character will endure like Bolfmorth Russell's Poor Relation.
From the Pacific coast, a voyage on the City of Spokane via the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. during summer. Special low rates via the Chicago and Northwestern from five points. Ship ride through fords and islands along the Alaskan coast touted as one of the world’s most beautiful trips. Send 2a stamp to WB Kofshtern, P. M., and NW railway in Chicago for maps and full particulars.
Call money fell to 10 and 15 percent after starting at 31 percent. The report notes a candy assortment priced at 20 cents per pound. Wiedemann's is listed in the market wrap.
The notice lists a speech by Naismith at the YMCA building aimed at men. It mentions a transplanted plant display at 4 o'clock with bloom, prizes totaling 260, and an exhibition drill by a central collection of potted plants. A basketball game between Haskell and Home is noted with schedules and contact numbers.
In Pittsburg Kansas on April, twelve coal operators have joined the 1903 scale, employing about 1500 men. Eleven mines resume today, with the twelfth to start tomorrow. Additional operators have filed to join the scale, expected before Monday. In Chicago, a union vote approved a wage increase demand for elevated railway workers. In New York, painter Eastmap Johnson, famed for depictions of American dementia and Negro characters, died at age 81.
New York report states Dr Edward Jop president of the Vassar College board of trustees died last night aged 92. The body of George Logan will arrive this evening from Manhattan and the funeral notice will be issued later.
Town residents mingle with visitors from Topeka and Baldwin during a day of shopping and social events. In Douglas County the candidacy of Sheriff Woodward draws praise for his conduct and oathful service, with expectations of renomination.
Pittsburg reports a gradual restart of operations at the mines of the Seale company and its subsidiary the Menongebels consolidated seal and coke company. Cincinnati notes Gov Pattison arriving by coastal train from Columbus to a hospital for examination. Also mentions Misses Eagle unveiling a French chips and pavemes line. Chicago reports John E Walsh’s preliminary bearing in the Chicago National Bank failure postponed for the fourth time.
Chicago April 6 Daily News reports John Alexander Dowie telegrammed a Zion City deacon promising to return Monday night and perform a miracle. He claims to be greater than ever and to bring ten million dollars in gold and parchment rolls bearing the five books of Moses to Zion.
Advertises house wiring prior to renovations with emphasis on interior wiring by local firms Grasber Bros Fred Wala and A Bea and Lawrence Electric Light Co offering quotes before payment. Mentions Baby Bibby Cigar popularity and William making cigars and Bobber Stamp outfits at Booghton Lat the Lawrences Transfer Co offering packing and moving services with experienced packers.
Major Morgan of Fort Bliey visited the University this morning with Gen. W. 8S. Metcalf. Miss Nettie Manley of Emporia guests of Mrs. George Head and to attend the musical festival. Mr and Mrs M Walker from Kansas City attend the festival and visit their parents. Miss Mary Millice of Leavenworth visiting Lawrence friends. Wiedemann's offers dipped dates stuffed dates chocolate dipped caramels and trilbys at 20 cents per pound.
A Colorado speaker notes mining earns less than agriculture with figures from farmers. One man recalls $270 per acre from can talepss while another earned $10 per acre from beets. Land valued at about $50 per acre.
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