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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1906
Page
1
Aug 20 report from Santiago describes Valparaiso ruined by the quake. Administrations buildings and historic sites collapsed, private residences uninhabitable, troops maintaining order as survivors seek refuge aboard ships off the bay.
Duluth reports fires across millions of acres in Metsava ranges threaten vast property. Lack of wind remains the only factor that could halt the blaze as a Verslaule furnace fuels the spread. Laws and mines face extreme peril amid the advancing flames.
Gian Chariton spends Sunday with Mayor Kesler and Miss Perethy. John Pagrssey of Plitsrrg visits relatives here. Earthquake shocks disrupt Martingya but cause no damage. The High School clock remains idle prompting inquiries. Mrs Julia Anthony returns from Europe after four months and recalls being blessed by the Pope. For sale: two front-foot houses on pave ment, trade for western land. A report on Carl Lewis Saurday charged with assault after a chicken fry incident. Dr. Morc Martin and H Schulz offer services and shop openings. News items include local society, inquiries, and business notices.
Sam Cake City resident and seventeen year old Beulah Blackwell were arrested after a train encounter in Lyndon. Kaup claimed innocence while Blackwell said whiskey intoxicated her. both were taken to the police station and Kaup fined 40 dollars with payment deferred.
Lewis Morrison veteran stage star known for Faust died after stomach surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital Yonkers. He was old and nearly blind in later years. Morrison appeared in Lawrence for nearly thirty years drawing large crowds as Faust and Master of Ceremonies. He was due to start a San Francisco engagement when death occurred.
Mrs Theresa Koch died yesterday afternoon at 4 at her son Franks home 29 Massachusetts street from stomach trouble lasting some time She is mother of three sons Max Clarence of Kansas City and Frank employed at the Protsh tailoring shop The funeral is set for 8 am tomorrow from the Catholic church
Readable fragments show Cuba censorship measures and a presidential assassination plot tied to Palma’s government. Reports note an extraordinary legislative session, guarded roads, and a suspicious schooner near Del Rio.
Mrs Emus Sternberg Meadtion wife of Tom Sternberg died in California after four years seeking better health. She had lived in Vermont and Iowa before moving to California for medical care. She is survived by her husband and son, Horace, and a sister Mrs Ignat Mars of Montana. Interment plans in Usk or nearby cemetery not yet decided.
A horse was killed after a driver drove it to death near Perry. The driver and a woman were arrested and appeared in civil court this morning. McClelland examined the wreck and noted the horse was highly strung. The owner faces fines and costs. Francisca seeks restitution for the loss and calls for humane treatment of animals.
A wagon owned by Chay firuw near Heory and Ver streets ran loose alarming bystanders. It struck a telegraph post on its swing, breaking the wagon and injuring a horse. Assistants arrived as the scene cooled, with repairs underway and traffic returning to normal. Nearby vendors advertise goods and services on Massachusetts street.
A garbled Washington letter reports President Waite endorsing steady congressional work and urging restraint. The missive notes questions of authority and a push to reform the Senate and House procedures amid political tensions.
Fragmentary text references arrests tied to anarchist groups and international tensions. Names, places, and events are garbled, offering no verifiable details or coherent narrative.
A suicide occurred amid the wrecking of the Milwaukee Avenue state bank and the closure of the Milwaukee Avenue Co operative store in Stuuslaod. The man, identified as Kidward Kol, about forty, deposited his savings two months prior and hanged himself as the disaster unfolded.
Ley Angelay reports Ernest Otapie found guilty of first degree murder in a scheme to wed Mrs Selirek, with confession of plotting the crime and intending to collect the murdered man’s life insurance. Aug 20 notes recall a separate local sale and business notices including new licensing and real estate moves.
Thos J. Collins of Anderson county transfers lot 21 and part of 23 N. H. street to Albert Henley. Chase Stansix in Douglas county sells to MacClellan Dornan et al. a swig parcel for 2660 dollars. J D Miles and wife Lawrence sell to Mosford part of lots 6 and 13. A cut room wallpaper sale offers price reduction of one third.
Miss Salome Stout and friends holiday in Junction City as social events spread through town. Numerous residents travel to Kansas City and Chicago for visits and business while community celebrations and notices mark the week.
A letter received by John Padgett announces that Rev George D Rogers pastor of the First Baptist Church will travel from Highland Park to Latvia next week and preach his first sermon on Sunday August 2. He will be accompanied by his wife and three children.
W. E. Conellay, a noted Kansas historian, spent a few hours in town to collect log data for a Quantrel history. He has a large mass of information and will use it. Camera and kodak supplies are available at Smith's news depot and the Lawrence Transfer Co. reflects the world in motion.
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