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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
1
Fragmented OCR lists several Massachusetts law offices and title firms with addresses and services such as reliable abstracts and mortgage work. A note reports a severe high wind storm in Hutchinson with substantial damage but no tornado, describing widespread destruction from a westward wind.
Dr JJ Kenner moves his office from 829 Vermont street to 826 Vermont street and offers medicated baths massage Turkish baths and other services. A San Francisco relief drive raises 143.52 cash with D G Kennedy and others thanked. funds to be available at DG Kennedy's store for inspection.
Police in Paris take precautions against outbreaks as May Day protests loom. Royalists are suspected of planning unrest and several suspects are detained for investigation.
Damaging evidence found and police actions in Paris and Columbus. Robbery at Lecker Bros general store involved stealing cash and checks. heresy trial near end in Batava. widespread search for royalists and confederation of labor nodes amid disorder fears. wallpaper sales noted as market prompt.
Pollog Court heard W E Hodges and Wm Buer fined for railroad trespassing this morning. In default, they were ordered to work on the rock pile. Also noted are local ads and notices including Frosted Corn Flakes from Indiana Cash Grocery and Lawrence Iron Works offering prices for cast iron scraps. A store burglary at Abs Wolfson's 137 Massachusetts Street led to theft of weapons and goods. police circulated descriptions to aid recovery. A statue unveiling in Paris honors Benjamin Franklin, and various local ads promote suppliers and services.
An assortment of local notices and ads describe openings at the Sugar Bowl, candy items for sale, and an invitation to attend the new store at the old Hoadley stand. Also listed are job ads for a head woman at a shirt factory and a man or woman for candy work, with mentions of transportation to Topeka and related events.
An assortment of nursery stock including Baby Ramblers elms maples and shade trees is advertised for planting in lawns and parks. The notice mentions close prices and contact numbers for The Bobineon Nurseries and other merchants offering goods and services from various locations.
The article reports heavy rain flooding camps of homeless people in San Francisco on April 27, with tents failing and many drenched seeking shelter. Relief tents are arriving and supplies are being distributed as authorities log incidents of theft linked to Red Cross aid and a Marine corps investigation.
Chancellor Strong announces a University of Kansas holiday next Tuesday tied to the May Day scrap, recently suppressed by new methods. Sophomores and freshmen announce plans for a debate Monday night to settle class differences. an entrance fee of 1 cent will aid San Francisco sufferers.
In San Francisco on April 27 a militia member Ernest Walder was arrested at midnight after allegedly indiscriminate shooting. Captain Rittenhouse of the U S Marines seized him and handed him to police as marines patrol the untouched district, maintaining strict order after the quake.
Mr Selig received a $1,000 check from Mr Stubba to cover another car. Funds will be used as soon as load needs are decided, then shipped on short notice. Mayor Schmitz will be advised on the most needed loads. lists remain open at banks with committee members.
The London Assurance Corporation established in 1720 is one of the oldest fire insurers and reportedly holds the largest liability in San Francisco. A telegram from New York dated April 24, 1000 states that all obligations will be promptly met by funds from the London head office in London, protecting thousands of U S policy holders.
Mrs Blackwelder elected president of the Chicago Woman's Club a 1000 member organization. sister of Mrs Paul B Krooks of this city and a graduate of Kansas University. Governor Pardee urged by Taft to request federal troops for San Francisco to avert legal complications. Tornado at Hallsville Texas leaves fourteen dead. town wrecked and fires sparked. aid tents and bedding sent. Letter urges farmers to maintain buildings with paint. Devoe lead and zinc paint endorsed as economical.
Livestock prices and market notes from Kansas City and Chicago show beef steers at 4.00 to 5.15, stockers and feeders 2.75 to 4.50, sows and heifers 1.75 to 6.20, and calves around 3.00 to 10. More figures cover hogs, pigs, and various grain futures, with corn, oats, and butter quotes and delivery months through May and July.
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