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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
4
An ad filled page snippet shows loans for farms and city properties with low interest and optional payments, a money-lending firm, a used goods and record seller, a faculty appointment at a state college, and a horse barn advertising. Names include Morrison & Lamon, Ed Hope, and Jno Francisco & Sons.
The Lawrence Free Public Library board met yesterday afternoon. Miss Edwards gets two weeks vacation in August, Miss Pandstan one week in September. Mr Emery to seek a library fan. Albert Walker temporarily installed as Jupiter. July fines and contributions total 2.03 with improved patronage. 3,817 books circulated including 23 German, 04 miscellaneous. 6 reference reads. Mrs AN Fuller donated two valuable books. 18 added by purchase. A set of four Japanese fans from Chicago & North Western Railway paid postage via 10 cents. Address A L Fisher travel agent 423 Main St Kansas City Mo.
A fragment lists Hackberry and Kino for chart costs with little clarity. It mentions Infanta foods possibly fresh from Woodward & Co and Mas ted MUk from Wisconsin, noting various sizes this week.
Gus Gustos at 75 Mass Street invites patrons including ladies and gentlemen to view premium shoes and up to date cigars and tobacco. An undertaker listing and a fragmented markets page show cattle hog and grain prices from Kansas City and Chicago with dates August 8 and August 4 respectively.
Lawrence ordinance updates the life and conditions of the 1905 electric street railway franchise. It sets a twenty year term from publication, construction deadlines by Oct 8 1905, a $1000 deposit, a $25000 bond, 2 percent gross receipts tax, and route limits with express-car allowances. It also requires specific officers, inspections, and service intervals from 6am to midnight, plus transfer restrictions and equipment standards.
A historical passage describes ordinance 196 amended August 7 1906 restricting streetcar stoppages and vehicle positioning, plus repeal of conflicting provisions. It advertises electric streetcar services and local retailers offering appliances and sewing machines, urging readers to adopt electric conveniences and household goods from Lawrence merchants.
Philadelphia reports reveal a mutiny aboard the Lanadera at League Island Navy Yard after sailors attempted to leave the yard while intoxicated from beer smuggled during a trip to Gloucester. A fight ensued, several shots were fired, ringleader Burnett suffered a throat wound, and others endured injuries. All mutineers were arrested. a later ad error about hats led to a correction.
Jerry Evera crafts Say So iced cream scones in Lawrence promising the most delicious cones in town. He touts handmade batter and fresh toppings, inviting locals to taste his unique dessert creation.
A federal grand jury indicted Standard Oil for allegedly obtaining railroad rebates on shipments via Lake Shore and Michigan Southern. Details were presented by railroad officials, with bond set at 25000, case moving from Cleveland jurisdiction to trial. In Denver, election officials faced jail for contempt over ballot box access, while a local real estate dealer and GOP figure also jailed for contempt. Ice cream, sundaes advertised at Sugar Bowl. Flooding prompts resumed train service between Hallinger and Brownwood areas.
Secretary of War Taft will make two speeches for the Republican state central committee in Kansas during the fall campaign. Dates are not yet fixed for the Topeka appearances.
A young woman, well suited to earn a living, sees an opening in the growing trend of women adopting new professions. She notes many wealthy people own dogs and entrust them to walkers for daily strolls. She decides to offer dog walking services, targeting pet owners while addressing concerns about dog care and ownership.
An explorer describes millions of birds breeding in the Arctic regions and feeding on tundra berries that ripen briefly each year. The berries emerge after snow melts, but last year's fruit sustains the birds until this year's crop is ready, covering billions of berries across Asia. The dialogue touches on race and sport as tangents.
Mrs. GC A Butts died yesterday morning at 711 Madison Topeka aged 83. She came to Kansas with her husband in early state days and survived the Quantrill raid at Lawrence. Funeral arrangements later. Local items note jewelry deals, library book loss, and room rentals for students.
George Thomas was arrested last night for operating a place in the 690 block on Massachusetts Street over a dairy barn. The sheriff found beer and whiskey in stock. He has long been reputed as a violator of the law and was bound over to Judge Riling's court with a hearing set for next Tuesday. He was released on bond.
Specials advertise men's and young men's two piece suits priced 3.43, 4.73, 6.43, 9.05 up to 15. Also men's odd trousers with turn up bottoms for summer wear at 1.95 235 and 2.75. Straw hats 15c and 25c. Underwear 10c per garment. Shirts 65c and 75c at 50c. Big bargains in all summer goods.
Real estate transfers list James M Cavaness to A. Cevanecs and Frank C Endacutt to Eben Baldwin with various lots in the Lana Place area. Baldwin to Alice J Bauer and Melvina Fisher to Simon H Barker are noted, with modest sums. Plus local notes on a temperance talk, a minister’s sermon, a gasping auction for corns and warts remedy, and a new egg drink at Raymond’s fountain. Also a county board meeting adjournment and a railroad map arrival, with assorted neighborhood ads and services in Lawrence.
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