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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
1
A fragmented newspaper item notes banking, stocks, pensions and a late August scene in Havana with military movements and a theater audience. It also mentions a collision near Wabash and Chicago rail routes, a death and a jailed presidential candidate arriving by special train.
For sale a good jewel range for gas or coal from Mrs John McFarlane. Also an acre farm near Twin Mound Kang once owned by Peter Drehr and WN Harshberger. Divina Healing at 1000 Massachusetts Street. Absent treatment a specialty with daily consultations by Mrs MJ Martin. Household goods for sale at 16 Indiana including dining room kitchen and bedroom furniture.
Chaos grows around Havana and the Pinar del Rio region as revolutionary factions and government loyalists contend for control. US observers fear upheaval may threaten American interests while factions claim broad liberal support and mobilize oil workers. Senator Moro Campos Marquetti backs the resolutionists.
The attorney general issued an opinion on the dispute between Ti Lutley, superintendent of Insurance, and state mutual burial associations. He stated the associations likely violate Kansas and local laws under the press ate sysem of operation and must comply with applicable laws or face penalties.
Washington dispatch from the American minister in San Diego says San Francisco sent a relief gift of 10 000 to aid earthquake survivors in Valparaiso. The shipment was reported to the state department today.
Two inmates, Max Kennedy and Jean Carver, escaped from Lawrence jail last night while serving short terms. Officials report the facility is damp, mildewed, and poorly maintained, with calls for action by a town committee empowered to address the conditions.
Pino Guerra with most of his command left San Juan De Martinez this morning aiming to occupy Guanes on the western railway extension, which is not yet in operation. The late manager of the western railway reports trains are running and telegraph lines operating to San Juan de Martinez today without any interruption anywhere.
An advertisement promises cures and a new way to health. It claims Miller the New York drag specialist can perform wonders and urges readers to visit the Central theater for a free consultation and remedies from 4 to 7 pm.
Addie Dead Ladle, famed in town as the Carrent dry, died suddenly at the Carr ta pute on Mount Urad. News of his death reached Mr. Carrents in Massachusetts by telegraph at 10. Gio Celilon was to decide on burial arrangements with Urad body. Ladle was a fine breed and targarad in the days of Mr. Dias. He had been sick briefly and was under the care of Dr. MeLicilauri.
Reported by text as Sam Warfield failed to respond when his name was called in county court yesterday and did not provide any explanation for his absence. He had been paroled on a charge of selling liquor, with the record suggesting continued noncompliance and potential arrest or further action.
Havana reports Orestey Ferrara former Tampaiga secretary and manager to Jose Miguel Gomez was arrested in Santa Clara on conspiracy charges. Ferrara is suspected of aiding insurgents by procuring arms and ammunition in the United States.
Elizabeth Bothwood, a young Wilmington woman, kneeling in prayer after a struggle with illness, was struck by a freight train near Brandywire Springs Park. Her aunt Mrs Richard Rothwell and cousin Richard Rothwell leaped from a trestle in the same incident, but both survived.
Ten thousand workers in Valparaiso clear debris and search for bodies as President Wesco visits the tented district to comfort residents. The best families plan to move to Europe during rebuilding. Ira Lawrence Chamberlain and her infant child died in Topeka, with funeral set for Saturday. The local association schedules a watermelon feast for boys at 7 pm, charging five cents at the office. Melons are stored in a cellar while the feast site remains secret.
Members of Lawrence Lodge No. 4 10 F are asked to meet at their hall Saturday August 24 in the morning to attend the funeral of their late brother AD Rodgers of No 18 10 O F. Visiting members are invited to attend.
The funeral of Anthony Fredricksen occurred yesterday from the family home on Vermont Street. Sir Fredericksen was a valued and respected county citizen, with many friends attending the services directed by Ray E. E Stauter. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.
EC Bussing the undertaker has moved to 921 Main St. The notice lists a new address and contact details. It mentions offerings and flavors of ice cream and a note about Wiedamann's. The fragmentary text confirms relocation and business reference.
President Roosevelt backs the spelling reform plan issued by the Spelling Reform Committee at Columbia University. The White House will print official documents using the new spellings such as thru and though and directs public printers to adopt the reform.
The funeral for the late Mrs. F. A. Bailey will be held tomorrow at a local church. Friends and family are invited to attend the service in Louisiana Street area.
In Havana on August 24 a royal guard detachment near Santa Clara repelled an insurgent band led by Manuel Gonsales. The clash between Santo Deairen and Colon ended with insurgents surrendering and their arms and ammunition seized.
A west bound freight derailment near Alta Vista Kansas derailed a dozen cars and damaged ore cars. The engineer and one passenger were seriously injured. A touring car bought by Gao Chambers, repaired in Kansas City, was brought home yesterday by Mr Chambers after a period without a machine.
Valparaiso reports mounting disaster with hundreds buried as rescue crews retrieve bodies from the ruins. Police say at least 10 robbers shot to preserve order while efforts continue and remains pulled from the wreckage.
A correction states the foreman forgot to take a note about We. Canavan and that melons were brought in, affecting the original notice.
Santos Dumont succeeds in rising with his vertical flying contrivance August 8 using a twenty four horsepower meter powered lift without balloons. The achievement marks a historic ascent in early aerial experimentation.
Washington officials reject speculation on bond plans and government maneuvers. Secretary Shaw states no hidden moves or advance information exist and pledges action if conditions require it, with no tips or preannouncements given.
The readable fragment describes a shooting incident where a youth fired a weapon by accident during a confrontation with a named person. It implies a fatal outcome but the details are incomplete and obscured by garbled OCR.
County Treasurer Wada is unaccounted for after leaving last week to attend a reunion in Minneapolis. The county commissioners have taken charge of the office and will examine the books.
Market notes show cattle bids for steers and heifers with prices around 85.95 to 85.73 in Chicago and Kansas City wheat and corn futures cited. Also referenced are hogs, calves, and oats with various price points and delivery months. Judge Banks starts a new fence on Indiana Street and Baby Ribbon cigar prize noted with local ads.
A concert is listed for this evening in Central Park. The program includes March selections such as Canabas and Navarre, plus dances like Gavotte and Wavelette. Performances feature Amorta and Lace and Grace with a regular weekly concept announced by Buchs Hand.
Mr and Mrs Frank Hubner returned yesterday from an extended visit to Ragsell. Mi9 Efe Reading, guest of Mrs Rutter here, returned this morning to Topaka with Mrs Rutter as her guest for a few days. Miss Gertrude Becker returned from Lake Chautauqua New York. When you are hot call up BF a Ewing. His Bast ice cream drives away that tired feeling. Skip cure for itch or skin disease. This is a preparation we fall on strict guarantee and if not satisfied money will be refunded. O P Barber and Son.
Miss Bessle and Miss Pegri lead a busy social week with visits in Chanute and Chicago. Guests include Mrs Arthur Marks, Mr and Mrs Ernest Brown and son Kaoneth of Las Vegas NM, and Miss May Hag, while weddings and travel plans unfold for Miss Mabel McLaughlin and Mr Week of Halton.
Lawrence notices announce the retirement of J J Smith from business and introduce Sanborn and Sova as the new firm to lead Smith’s Thea. John I Sanborn brings twenty years in town and broad local ties while Fred G Soxman, a young banker by trade, joins to bolster the enterprise.
HAS RELATIVES HERE mobile Bearing His Name John Mansell the inventor of the lantomobile which bears his name and the kind purchased by A. Hen sey yesterday, is a half brother of Mrs. M. H. Newlin of this city, and a nephew of Mrs M Lindley. His father is buried in Maple Grove cemetery. Dresamaking, Mra WJ Cartar, 1215 Obio Camera and Kodak supplies at Smith's news depot
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