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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1906

Page

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Public appeal urges food relief and lodging in California

telegram from General Manager Mohler urges uninterrupted food supplies for 200000 homeless in San Francisco fed through US Army Quartermaster and relief groups. railroads to haul free, citizens to respond to relief appeals and inform city leaders of contributions. in Lawrence Kansas and Oakland California, local reports note hotels insufficient for May delegates and homes must be opened.

Mohler OC Palmer Omaha Harriman Oakland Park Cal San Francisco United States Quartermaster's Department L | Mohler Stautler Suautfer Keeler E M Clendenning Kansas City la Junta Clendenning Commercial Club

Do It Now Tornado Insurance Advised by Manley

Dr Carruth received a letter from his brother Walter in Berkeley saying his family escaped injury but their home was destroyed by a tornado. Walter had lived in Lawrence for years. H. W. Henderson, a longtime saddlery dealer at 635 Massachusetts Street, offers a full line of harnesses robes and blankets and repairs.

Carruth Herkeley California Walter Carruth China Lawrence H. W. Henderson Massachusetts Street

Fire Devastates District. Family Messages Signal Safety

EB H F Schneider received a telegram saying danger to past and that Nellie and family are well. The district was reportedly devastated by fire. The university chapel held the last vesper service of the year with a sizable crowd for choir selections.

EH F Schneider Nellie University Chapel

Earthquake Felt in Oakland and Castro Shock Report

A perceptible earthquake shock was felt in Oakland at 10 39 PM with no damage reported. Also noted is a light stroke of paralysis suffered by former President Castro in Wilhelmstad Curacao on April 21, but he has recovered.

Oakland Cal Yast Wilhelmstad Curacao Castro San Jose Burlingame San Mateo

Relief work expands as San Francisco quake relief improves

After a severe quake devastation, relief efforts grow more organized and widespread in San Francisco. Shelters, clothing and tents are distributed, streets cleared, and sanitation improved while hospitals and morgues expand facilities. Some looser security and disarmed guards accompany troops as authorities assess casualties and search for missing diplomats and residents.

New San Francisco Death Toll Report Sees 277

Washington reports General Greeley's dispatch on the San Francisco disaster. Deaths total 277 with about 50 unknown victims gathered citywide and temporarily buried. Some bodies recovered at the Valedoas hotel and more may be found among the ruins.

Devia Golden Gate Avenue Buchanan Farrell Leavenworth General Funston Washington San Francisco Greeley

Prohibition Convention Call Issued for Sterling May 16

An April 16, 1906 item notes Earl D De Lay, chair of the prohibition state central committee, calling a state convention at Sterling on May 16. All party members urged to attend for a strong slate and prominent workers expected, including national figures and state leaders. A full state and congressional ticket planned.

Emporia Kan Earl D DeLay Prohibition State Central Committee Prohibition Sterling

Seedling tree limb with 20 buds offered to Journal

A 30 inch seedling tree limb with 20 buds was brought to the Journal office by Sudge A Riggs. The limb is described as living and fairly vigorous with grafted fruit reportedly proportionately good.

Sudge

Removal Notice and Nursery Advertisements

A noisy removal notice offers Baby Ramblers for adoption and promotes nursery stock including elms and maples for lawns and parks. It lists Dr JJ Reaver with a Verm ent Street address and services such as plastics mediested baths and Turkish baths, alongside miscellaneous business lines and contact details.

JJ Reaver Bell Vermont Tratreet

Frank Savers in Kansas City to day

Miss Frederica Bolleog was Io finen vmstardav. Local notice reports an engagement or social event involving named individuals in Kansas City with uncertain details in the readable fragment.

Frank Savers Kansas City Frederica Bolleog Io Finen Vmstardav

Baseball This Week In Kearney Neb Schedule

The University of Nebraska at Kearney hosts a week of baseball with free admission for 41 local women guests joining the Kansas Agricultural College game. Baker University visits McCook field, plus William Jewell and Emporia State challenge McCook, ending with a track meet and freshman sophomore baseball follow ups.

Mia Browning Jest Oigit Kearney Neb New Polley Kansas Agricultural College University Athletic Amoctation Baker University McCook Field Baker University William Jawal McCool College of Emporia McCook Driscok Bia College Emporia

Bowling Scores in Merchants Tournament Final Night

Kuhne team posted 2229 with captain scoring 855 as top effort. Uhrlaubd team totaled 2178 and high score 46 belonging to Uhrlaub.

Kuhing Ohrlaut Kuhne Uhrlaubd Uhelaub

Rummage Sale and Local Notes From Garland Street

Baptist ladies plan a rummage sale at 3 Weet Warren Street Thursday through Saturday. Ed Anderson earns praise for hustling to keep his restaurant up to date with redecoration and a crew improving fixtures and cleanliness to speed service. Wall paper selling highlighted by Wall’s.

Baptist Weet Warren Street

John Paul Jones Reinterred as Roosevelt Attends

San Francisco reports the reinterment ceremonies for John Paul Jones with President Roosevelt and the French ambassador among dignitaries present. An earthquake near Alcatraz Island caused visible cracks but did not affect the proceedings.

Aewspolis Roosevelt Jueserand John Paul Jones

Kansas City Trips and Local Social Roundup

Local notices describe numerous residents traveling to Kansas City for visits and business, including Elmer Sanford Robert Reedy and Miss Myrtle Harmon. Social events, club meetings, and upcoming weddings are listed, with transfers to Topeka Excelsior Springs and other nearby towns.

Elmer Sanford Kansas City Robert Reedy Topeka Brownell Kansas Link Cory Kutlers M Bobingon Excelsior Springs Myrtle Harmon

Reports Exaggerated on Police Militias in San Francisco

Chief of Pollos Dinnan says clashes between police and patrioal guardsmen are greatly exaggerated. Officers patrol with regulars and militiamen expected to be withdrawn by day’s end. Advertisements offer tailored garments and cosmetic services.

San Francisco Pollos Dinnan

Shooting Near Baldwin Leaves Local Father Near Death

The night incident involved Steve Porter shot by Jim Wright after a heated crap game dispute. Four Porter relatives attacked Wright, who is hospitalized in Lawrence. the Porter family faces further trouble amid past burnings and local notoriety. A separate report from San Francisco notes rising death tolls after the quake, with coroner and police counting bodies and extending searches along Market Street and the Chinese quarter.

Steve Porter Jim Wright James L Porter Anderson Porter Edward Porter George Porter Wright Porter Lawrence San Francisco Lins Nouth Market Street

Harris Denies Gubernatorial Bid as Democratic Convention Near

In Topeka, April 24, ex Senator Wm A Harris declares via Chicago message that he must not be presented at the state Democratic convention. State Chairman Sapp says a different telegram is expected. A report notes a possible move to nominate Harris for governor. Also glimpsed are small ads for a sprayer rental and spraying liquid prices.

Topeka Wm A Harris Chicago Thomas J Sweeney Lawrence Sapp Harris

Two Deaths Reported in San Francisco District

A district report from San Francisco area including Golden Gate Park notes only two deaths after the quake. The information bureau says all sheltered in tepta or wood houses with ample clothes and provisions, even occasional luxuries like cake donated from Sacramento. A passenger and baggage line to the ferry is set, express rates capped at 60 cents for trunks and 25 for small bags. Santa Fe railway plans to take home stranded young girls free of charge.

San Francisco Golden Gate Park Melver USA Information Bureau Sacramento Santa Fe Railway

Three Men Shot on Roof to End Fire Rescue

Balco Lake reports from San Francisco that in a deadly blaze at the Wind sor hotel three men on the roof were shot to prevent their being burned. Garment worker Max Fast, who witnessed the scene, says military officers ordered the shots as flames raged and civilians watched.

Bal¢ Lake San Francisco Max Fast Windsor Hotel

Refugees Pass Through Ogden Amid Exodus

Ogden Utah April 24 General passenger agent A B Mosley estimates 10 000 to 15 000 refugees will pass through Ogden before the end of the exodus. Southern Pacific paid passenger traffic in demoralized conditions.

Ogden Utah A B Mosley Alarkman Lines Southern Pacific Trafic

Livestock and Grain Markets Report From April 24

Markets show varied prices for cattle hogs and grains across Chicago Kansas City and other centers. Prices include alive steer 11 000 head quality adjustments cattle cows and heifers quotes in mid 80s to 96 dollars. hogs steady to higher with tops near 4 4 0 per cwt. Corn oats and hay futures edge mixed with positions on May July and Sept contracts reflecting near term supply and demand.

Karma City Cavéla Kansas City Hay Timothy Prairie Ehodee Butear-Oreasasey Ague—Beantly Chiiengo Whaee Park Jasi

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