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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning law and lawyers, names, and locations with unreadable segments. It references individuals and entities in a legal context but lacks coherent facts or dates for a full summary.
A fragmented note advertises a Harbor College program offering a barber trade scholarship including tools, diplomas, and possible beard styling. It promises completion in a few weeks with related costs and a generic catalogue, mentioning Kansas City and Smith's News as contact points.
The text outlines regulations on automobile equipment and operation including required lamps, safe speeds, and precautions near horses and pedestrians. It emphasizes lawful operation, speed limits in dense areas, and safe passage at crossings, reflecting early 20th century traffic controls and public safety concerns.
Lawrence residents prepare to depart for the Minneapolis Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Among those leaving today and tomorrow are Mr and Mrs M Sgencer Me and Mrs J Church ill, Miss Craw Righter Carpenter and many others, with doctors and business people listed. Kirby Drug and Jewelry Store announces updated jewelry clocks watches perfumes cigars and sundries.
Citizens favor granting a gas franchise over building a new yolon depot. The issue centers on an ordinance regulating gas prices and a 2 percent gross receipts levy to the city, while residents argue natural gas improves comfort and home value more than an expensive coal-based system.
A listing of Sunday and midweek services across several churches including First Church of Christ, First Baptist, North Lawrence Christian, and others. Notices invite all parishioners to morning worship, Sunday schools, and evening services, with subjects and speakers noted where provided.
Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolavitch narrowly escaped bullets during a grand review at Krasnoye Selo. The incident halted firing, promptedImmediate changes to imperial plans, and sparked widespread military and club chatter with no public details released.
In Duluth Minnesota on August 11 the 5,000 ton steel freighter Troy struck a span of the interstate bridge, causing the drawspan to topple into the channel and block navigation. Streetcar and team traffic between Duluth and Superior were cut off. The span was noted as the world’s longest drawspan.
Mr M G Manley received a Waverly Electric car bought via C L Rutter who expects to sell more electrics. Rutter also sold Mr A Henley a Maxwell gasoline runabout. The dealer advertises these cars as popular and notes plans to furnish more information. A peach cream soda special is advertised at Wiedemann's.
Pratt Kansas reports Grace Kolman, 16, daughter of a farmer, was beaten and kidnapped by Charles Holliday and associates. Holliday allegedly struck her with a pistol, paraded her, and fled in a buggy before being captured near Greensburg. In other news, prosecutors plan court martial for under 2000 soldiers and sailors linked to mutinies at Cronstadt and Sveborg.
A Monon passenger train from Cincinnati to Chicago was ditched near Renssaler Indiana. One passenger and a mail clerk were slightly injured as the train suffered heavy damage.
In Chisago on August 11 authorities report Paul O Stensland not sole offender in 21,000.40 worth of stocked notes. At least three other men, in addition to the fugitive president, are believed to have participated in producing bogus signatures.
Bryan and his party arrived in Paris for a four day stay and dined at the Ritz with ex Governor Francis. They toured Notre Dame cathedral and Bryan avoided discussing his candidacy, noting interest in France's workmen pension laws and a weekly day of rest as part of a global democratic trend.
John A Conke formerly clerk of the circuit court was found guilty of irregularities in handling funds of the office and sentenced to an indeterminate term not to exceed five years. Attempts of the penitentiary follow. Wiedemann's advertised.
In Panama on August 1 a raid netted seventeen Colombians described as former revolutionaries and a Mexican, Ruiz Sanove, on charges of conspiring against national authorities. Rumors implicate several Panama Liberal Party members. Prisoners to be deported.
The Acorn Contest showcases fall inspired flavors, featuring a bapana ice made from autumn ingredients, served at Wiedemarn's. Patrons sample seasonal treats and vote for new flavor ideas amid a cozy cafe setting.
Reports from six representatives show a large opening season as agents recruit pupils across agencies for next year at Haskell Institute. The piece also covers local crime, Prohibition enforcement by Marshal Kincaid, a liquor raid on 1235 New Jersey street, and various local business notices and ads, including Wiedemann's peach ice cream soda, premiums at the Tex and Coffee store, and market notes.
A brief menu snippet lists vanilla tea cream chocolate ice cream strawberry ice cream brown bread ice cream orange feo. The note adds a whimsical line about bats at Wiedemann's all summer regardless of gusts, signed Mra Patterson at 837 Mass.
A 0 year old city clerk and messenger at the First National Bank of this city was sentenced to an indeterminate period at Elmira reformatory after he led with $200,000 in non negotiables and about $91,000 in cash and checks. The report also notes socialists in Louisville praising Haywood and other miners’ officials over an Idaho prison case, plus a garbled ad-set about Wiedemann’s orange sodas and Gustafson's shop promoting bargains and glasses.
Mrs S A Hammond of Denver last night. Mrs Blanche Addison and another left for Hiawatha yesterday. Numerous residents plan visits to Chicago Kansas City Minneapolis and Denver for family reunions vacations and hospital matters. Events include birthday party at Lindley lane and many relatives traveling to Ottawa Baldwin and Chicago for short stays and meetings.
Appleton Kansas reports James W Silay son of a wia Indian on the Oneda reservation is missing. Relatives and Miss Cynthia J Webster both seek his whereabouts amid wedding rumors. The bride-to-be had taught at a government school and Silay, a Hagkell Indian senior, had worked as a crane operator on the Chicago Northwestern railway.
The clippable notices highlight Wiedemann's L distributing vanilla ice cream and top quality teas coffees and spices at Mr Prentiss Home Store 1105 Massachusetts street Wait's framing services for pictures and updated moulding Prices right offers new stock and fixtures Lawrence Transfer Co advertises moving services and a new five burner furnace system from EB Rahskopf's 112 Mees Street with plumbing estimates and operation setup
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