02 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
1
Norton, After Joey E. Biggs, Attorney at Law and Examiner of Titles, writes fire insurance from 10 Massachusetts Street. Office at Upper House Block, Guse Ga.
A United States army recruiting station was opened today in Lawrence above the Spoclair Office at 702 Massachusetts Street. The Lawrence unit, a Kansas City substation, will funnel recruits to Jefferson Barracks after examination and enlistment in Topeka and Kansas City. Corporal Chris Schmutzler led the move. Private Frank Haden arrived to cover during his 30 day furlough, with Lt Roger Mason overseeing later processing.
George Rossett a Syriac leper who has been an uninvited guest since Tuesday was secretly deported by special train to Hikins his former home. Governor Dawson ordered the removal and the district kept the operation quiet as crowds were kept back by ropes. The attorney's office asked the treasury to take charge and move him to North Brothers Islands but no answer is noted.
New York reports Stobart Byrd suing eight top American officials in San Juan for damages alleging the loss of his newspaper and ruined reputation. In Caucasia a detachment of Los packs surrenders ring leaders to Cossack commanders after reaching Derbant Iron Gate. Telegraphic links with Deshlager are cut, and Raymond’s fruit acid recipe appears in scattered lines.
George G Davis, chairman of the Douglas county Republican Committee, explains why he refused to circulate Stubbs petitions. He says candidates should answer voters questions and notes Stubbs is praised as a credit to Kansas. Davis suggests placing petitions with a private person outside the party.
Rumors from St. Petersburg claim mutinous activity at Cronstadt as four warships reportedly arrive and fortress guns are trained on them. In Kansas, Company H gears up for Fort Riley maneuvers with khaki gear and full camping equipment. Enlistments rise as training intensifies. the Lawrence company departs August 15 by special train for duties ahead.
Mutinous soldiers and miners seized forts at Cronstadt during the night but were repeatedly driven back by loyal regiments. About a hundred were killed and many wounded as Admiral Hoakiwisbet’s forces fought to restore control. some mutineers boarded a steamer and fled toward Finland.
Frank Smith, a farm laborer in the Lonestar district, disappeared after claiming $400 in bank funds and purchasing on credit for his prospective marriage. He had rented a house and bought stock, including a cow and mules, with father-in-law CC St John’s involvement. He later reappeared, stating he had drawn the money, then memory gaps led to a box car ride toward Armstrong. St John, suspecting deceit, confronted him at the bank, prompting Smith to confess and request patience until funds could be located in Chicago. St John expelled him from town with minimal support as the money reportedly remained unsettled.
Stil They Come Hartje case ends as rebuttal testimony concludes in Pittsburgh. John A Ball testifies to an April 12 interview with EG Hartje claiming Mrs Hartje is a very bad woman. Also reports mutiny at Sveaborg and mutinous armoured cruiser Pamyat Azova heading north. University attendance and local real estate notes appear amid mixed dispatches.
A garbled market note mentions various products with odd spellings and prices. It references wheat, tobacco or cigars, and other goods in a fragmentary, unclear listing. No clear events or identifiable entities emerge.
The Republican state convention yesterday nominated A B Cummins for chief executive on the first ballot and completed the nomination for state officers with few exceptions. It adopted a platform favoring reciprocity inspired by Taft and Roosevelt and adjourned.
Report from St Petersburg says Sveaborg mutiny failed and Baltic Squadron did not fall into mutineers hands. Finnish resistance to a broader uprising weakened as mutineers distrusted Russian leadership and dissent broke out among crews. White flag raised by some, others chose to fight on.
N P Deming turned eighty yesterday and hosted about 30 friends at his daughter Mrs C R Andrews home on Ohio street. Born in 1826 in New York, he lived in Ohio, moved to Indiana, then Kansas, and settled in Lawrence on Orchard Hill. A pioneer horticulturist, he helped organize Douglas county horticultural society and built a large orchard. He remains a keen fisherman joined by fellow charter members Samuel Reynolds DG Watt and Martin Sedgwick. The gathering celebrated his long life with a noon luncheon and guests praised his work and interests.
Detroit August 1 delegates at the Democratic state convention discussed possible gubernatorial candidates AJ Kimmel of Cassopolis SE Parkhill of Orissu and W Melm of Adrian. Prominent delegates aided the resolution and would enthusiastically endorse Bryan.
A dispatch from St Petersburg reports a mutiny involving sailors and troops at Cronstadt facing a near-total communications blackout. The plan included seizing a train steamer and breaking a siege, with fortress artillery turning on royal troops and the mutineers attempting an escape by water.
Two year program at the University shows air under water enables divers to remain submerged nearly indefinitely. Similar tests nationwide yield mixed results though. Reports note eight divers with one gallon of air lasting about an hour and thirty minutes. Also mentions rumored royal move from Peterhof to Tsarkoe Selo and a cautionary line about advice.
A long list of residents and visitors bound for Denver Chicago Kansas City and other points is recorded, noting trips home and to relatives. Several travelers plan lake trips attendances and family visits in the coming days. The piece closes with a note on Whitelaw Reid delivering a summer lecture at Cambridge University on United States development risks.
A collage of small town happenings from yesterday includes Otto and Helen hosting a party for twelve at 443 Connecticut Street, visitors from Chicago and St Louis planning arrivals, and a Presbyterian hay ride. Carl Carlson faces probate court today on habitual drunkenness charges while Beulah Roberts visits from Chicago and Stronghurst. Wolf's Frame Shop advertises framing services at 40 Mass Street with local buying of iron and scrap.
An old time advertisement for coal storage urges readers to contract now for the winter. It touts various products including Sure Cure for coins and warts, Embroidery supplies, Black Seal cigars, Nadinda cream, and post cards. The ad cites Etrafon's drug store at 1103 Massachusetts Avenue and other items available at Wolfe’s.
An old time sale notice advertises walsta at reduced prices for four days at A Young's store. It also reports the death of the four days old infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Aleu near town and updates on Ed Johnson who cut his foot but is out on crutches. Other scattered notes mention a summer coat, shoes, a prize fighter hook to jaw, and a whimsical line about wine and a gold brick.
Standart O11 company again cuts crude petroleum prices for the second time in a week. The July 24 reduction lowered high grades by two cant and all lower grades by two cant, except Rayland which stays unchanged. Text notes treatment issues, daily consultations with Mrs. M. Martin at 837 Rhoda Street, and mentions a desert bloom scene as anecdotal filler.
Local ad fragment lists various goods and services including a spring suit, cider vinegar, coffee, pipes, soup mix, and plumbing estimates. Mentions Dr Snyder's Remedial Soup, Prentiss' Store, and a 1106 Manhattan street storefront with electric combinations and cameras. Also references a Smith's news depot and 712 Mass St phone line.
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