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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows a directory of lawyers and offices, with scattered addresses and phone numbers. It includes references to state legislature, court terms, and various local firms such as Merger and Lew law, Woodward’s Drug, and others. The piece appears to be a noisy historical listing rather than a coherent article.
A damaged steamer Menchita remains on wrecks as passengers are warned and evacuated. In Nebraska, the sixth district Republican convention convenes with Congressman Kincaid renominated amid ongoing political activity.
Old OCR fragment invites readers to trade for property or goods at McKenzie & Stockwell, 733 Mass St, with mentions of rewards at Kennedy & Frost's Hardware and inquiry about visiting locations to the southwest northwest or west before September 4th.
The Douglas County Horticultural Society met at the Hoyts home with strong attendance and an engaging program. A resolution condemned free seed distribution by the federal government, urged careful variety selection, and favored returning seeds to their original purpose. The event featured a standout fruit display and reports on peaches, apples, pears, and seed quality, plus remarks on local horticultural progress and the value of experimentation.
The Ely council adjourned and formally made the tax levy after reviewing the earlier report. Petitions for street lighting at multiple intersections were referred, along with sewer and alley paving proposals. The meeting closed with plans to finish up street work on Bread Avenue and electing to file the expense estimate at the next session.
The Topeka technical school offers a thirty day course in wire spiking drawing many Lawrence youths including Ed Barber and Jesa Krum. Trainees are paid 1.60 per day and must work for the school during training. After apprenticeship, a portion of their pay is repaid to the school. the rest is kept until fully repaid. Former Lawrence students face new roles in telegraph work at the end of training.
An advertisement offers a round trip via the Michigan Central Niagara Fall Route leaving Chicago August 24 and returning New York until September 4. Information available from local agents or traveling agent C. C. Merrill at Tenth and Walnut Streets Kansas City Missouri. Also mentions various products and local notices including Browning Bros plans, Smith's News depot, and Abe Wolfson shoe dealer.
Another strong earthquake struck Valparaiso last night near Quin dot about thirty miles from the city. Valparaiso with a population around ten thousand is reported completely destroyed and residents seek aid.
Fragmented dispatches report a revolt led by General Gouelith against General Navar in the Monta Christian province. Attacks amid political tension involve candidate Joa Miguel and reaction to the rising unrest. Rain eases forest fires in Vermillion and Mesa La Range areas, with casualties and rescue efforts noted.
Jelley grapes priced at 20 cents per bushel at Phil Lips Frast Farm, telephone PB. M Hervey & Co buys grapes and old fruit paying top market price. They offer pickup service and will come to collect goods. contact 610 Mas Street.
Reports describe Santiago as a ruined town with crowds in the streets and unsafe modern homes. A special corps works to pull down unstable buildings while residents sleep in the open after a devastating earthquake forecast by the Valparaiso observatory. Dr. De G A Hamman returned from New York to resume his practice.
Peters named by the Democratic Congressional Central Committee as standard bearer for the Second District in Paola. He previously signaled willingness to accept the nomination. In related notes, Secretary Wilson arrived in south Omaha to visit a local house but remained unidentified and left after a brief inspection with no changes observed.
Amid energetic speeches in Springfield on August 21, supporters rally behind Lannon as the Republican presidential hopeful. The convention approves a platform endorsing continued policies and administration while urging strong national leadership and a timely nomination for president.
In Peoria Illinois the Democratic state convention opened with factions led by National Committeeman Sullivan and Bryan allies contending for machine control. Sullivan claimed to command a large delegate majority while Bryan supporters disputed the tally as the meeting began.
The grand western handicap race opens Thursday at Merbicy Lake with entrants from Utah, South Dakota, Tennessee, Missouri, and Nebraska. Notable hopefuls include Neilleenett and several familiar names such as Ward, Cedga, Regars, Barber, and Marshall.
Irregular text describes an afternoon arrival of officials and ships aiding a crisis. Government presence and warnings are mentioned as structures fell and streets faced danger. The report references earthquake impacts, suspended lines, and responders in a tense urban scene.
Topeka August 21 The Kansas Republican league the stump questions circulated in Kansas were sent only after receiving letters from one United States senator four candidates for that office two congressmen one candidate for Congress eight candidates for state offices three state senators and twenty four candidates for representative W Berson the only senator in favor Charles Curtis J L pris taw and P B Campbell seek the same office F H Madison candidate for Congress in the Seventh district wrote a long letter Governor Rech F S Jaorgop candidate for attorney general Charles Barnes candidate for insurance superintendent W J Fitzgerald candidate for lieutenant governor and Tom McNeal candidate for state treasurer all replied in favor of the square deal movement Try the coffee tea cream at Wiedeman's To close cut room jobs wall paper price cut one third Wolf's
Sidcey Boughton left for McFarland to visit Jordan Titus Marks and Otto Barteldes. Nie Carter to camp near Lake View with family. Ayers, Santa Fe auditor, and Topeka residents were seen traveling. Mrs Moon Air accompanied Nora Lela to Kansas City. Families near Chicago and Webb City return from visits as other locals plan trips or rentals.
Dispatches from Valparaiso Limacha and surrounding areas describe extensive destruction. One hundred deaths reported with unburied remains in San Francisco and Limach. Hospitals and churches destroyed. many injured. Concert planned to aid park debt as community mobilizes relief.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses PEOPLES State Bank and local directors. It references street lighting, a city council, and possible financial actions, but many names and details are unreadable. The core appears to address municipal street and utility concerns linked to bank figures.
A chaotic report describes Marshal Kinaty receiving credit for his work amid a murder case. The piece notes a wholesale atrocity in the town, recalling a sacking forty six years ago that left about 30 people dead. It mentions Timeline and People like Meg Barle and Henry Wileagting in a reflective, era voice.
Call at the new Pramum store at No. 3 West Warren for cheap tea coffee baking powders spices and extracts. E W Campbell proprietor lists phones Bell 239 and other offices. Ewing’s cream is praised in the store while Smith’s news depot sells camera and Skodak supplies and Lawrence Transfer Co moves goods.
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