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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1906

Page

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City Council Faces Gas Franchise Dispute In Court

Arguments heard in circuit court on April 14 as officials seek to block a city council vote on a gas franchise. Mayor Neff testified he promised the Kansas City Gas Company to present the ordinance, but asked the council not to proceed. Judge Sromback indicated the mayor could reconsider and reintroduce the measure.

Koosts City Cty Council Kansas City, Mo Neff Jwan Sromback Firat Baptist Ohurch Yientes Klendelssohn Quartette Risen Santiing

Ware Denies Authorship of What's the Matter With Kaplan

Topeka editor E Ware publishes an open letter denying William Allen White wrote the piece What's the Matter With Kansas. He faults Old Bill White and urges a measured response for the editorial controversy while noting White’s innocence in the matter. The notice appears amid a stream of unrelated local ads offering household goods and services.

Topeka M—H F Ware Kaplan William Allen White Indian Territory Kansas Bill White E ¥ Ware Curtis

Primaries Underway With Heavy City Voting

The republican primaries progress this afternoon with large city turnout and strong rural voting signals. Legislative district races draw keen interest as results will be watched closely. the Journal offers open access to returns and phone inquiries to its downtown office. Also advertised are H and E pocket knives at Acholog’s and popular copyright books at Rowlands and Stevenson’s 50 cent each.

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Robinson's Nurseries Offers Dahlia Bulbs Free

An ad promotes three free dahlia bulbs with bulk nursery stock purchases from Robinson's Nurseries at 18 Mass St. It includes contact details, a sunrise Easter service at Trinity Church, and a long schedule of religious meetings, music, and Bible classes for the week.

Peter Samson Robinson's Nubseries Mass St Bell Phone

Easter Services Across Churches Spark Hopeful Observance

Easter observances fill local churches with sunrise services morning sermons and special music. Notable events include Holy Communion at Triunity Church and Epworth League sunrise services at First Methodist Episcopal with a sermon on Standing by the Tomb Arimathea. Plymouth Plymouth Congregational and other churches host Easter programs with choirs quartets and receptions.

Trioity Thea Epworth League Pascor Frank Lepig Greteslayer Hubach Ashton Missy Phipps Haskell Plymouth Congregational Church Christian Endeavor Kev Win W Bolt Pilgrim Congregational Church Marshall Lowe

Spring Festival Closes at Baldwin with a Fine Concert

Baldwin hosts the Baker university frat spring festival ending last night after a statewide turnout. A 160 voice chorus performed Alaydo's Creation with solos by Miss Nellie Mariitt of Deli Motpes, a soprano, Mr Michner of Kansas City, tenor, RC Senofield of Baldwin, bass, and Mr Cox of Kansas City, baritone. Prof McCutcheon of the University planned the event.

Lawrence social notes show guests and events around town

Mrs M Wilhelms returned from Kansas City. Numerous visitors from Kansas City and Kapsay City stayed with Lawrence residents. The Beta fraternity hosted an auto formal, and many lectures, engagements, and weddings were planned. The Twenty Five club danced at Newhouse Hall. Miss Eva Olin's marriage to Almon Copley was announced, with ceremonies planned for May in Williamsburg. The Ladies Missionary Society hosted a gathering at Mrs. Bolts.

Agnes. Thompson Eva Olin Almon Copley F.C. F Penfiald George Jones Kansas City HT. Jones J. CO. Penfield Ft. Scott Universty Newhouse Mra Olin Evs High Noco Oslo Copley Williamsburg Kansas University

Secretary Shaw Allows National City Bank Gold Draw

New York April 14 The announcement says Secretary Shaw permitted the National City Bank to draw gold from the U S treasury pending arrival of gold the bank engaged for import from London The bank deposits bonds as collateral to cover the import and the gold is to be returned to the bank upon arrival of the European funds The move follows exchange price conditions and treasury security adjustments to facilitate import of gold for shipment to the United States

New York Shaw National City Bank United States Treasury Department London Iti Bank Bank i Treasury Departments Shaw Ino Treamy Department

Roosevelt Speech at Corner Stone Laying in Washington

In Washington a distinguished assembly attended the cornerstone ceremony for the new House of Representatives building with President Roosevelt delivering the day’s address. The event featured the Supreme Court, Senate, House members, and diplomatic corps in attendance as the cornerstone was laid amid formal ceremonies.

Washington Supreme Court Senate House of Representatives Diplomatic Corps Roosevelt

District 54 school notices and events

Mrs Carpenter worse this week Barker school closed last Tuesday for a teacher birthday party in the afternoon. Barker school closed on April 6 evening program and refreshments. Final exams for seventh and eighth grades on April 13 and 14 conducted by Milas Cressman and Wiss Ulrich at Kanwaka. Brackett pupils travel to town.

Barker Milas Cressmano Wiss Ulrich Kanwaka Brackett Traip Town

Espionage Rumor Ties Russian Agent to Gorky Circle

The Times reports a trusted Russian secret police agent in New York is sent to monitor Maximus Gorky and two revolutionists raising funds here. The piece notes broader espionage plans amid the visiting dissidents. Also mention of Piper’s injury, a roof project, a marriage of Guy Bigsby and Nellia Coleman, and Rev. W K Marshalls books.

New York the Times Maxius Gorky Gorky Guy Bigsby Nellia Coleman C.a.qalaman Mr Bolt Rudiger Otia Perkins Lawrence

Local News Items and Community Notices Across Town

A collage of shorthand notes reports on a baseball game between the University and Emporia college at Mc Cookfield, social events at Deerfield and Holton, a funeral in New York, and local ads for groceries, perfumes, Easter gifts, and a Rebekah lodge gathering. Names include James, Ker r Alexander, Arthur Turner, Vogue editor, and Mrs Balli. Community life details appear alongside business ads and social events.

McCook Field Jones Kansas Dart Nebraska Jay‘hawkers Wilson Barta Soread Rups Johnson Jayhawkers Wood University of Kansas College Emporia McCoox Field Kirmeyer University Emporia College McCookfield Deerfield Mass James Kerr Alexander Meyer Equitable Life Insurance Society Mathews Carl Morgan Eeoporia S Rowlands & Stevenson New York Arthur Turner Vogue James Balli Morrow Lutheran Church

Miners Return to Work After Scale Signed at Kaylor

About 200 workers from the Lakes Coal company at Kaylor returned to duty after the scale was signed. The note mentions Pittsburg and April dates with local business promotions at Achning's and Olmsted's Cream of Rose products.

Pittsburg Great Lakes Kaylor

Regents Accept President Resignation at Formal School

Hays April 14 The board of Regents accepted the resignation of President Wilkerson. The resignation of Dr Iden was held up until the June meeting.

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