28 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1906
Page
1
Fragmented OCR shows an abstract of title notice amid garbled text and stock market chaos. It mentions Philadelphia’s failure causing alarm, declines in Reading and Pennsylvania stocks, and widespread market demoralization. A separate dispatch reports Col Valle’s forces routing rebels, with losses and artillery movements.
Further returns from the Democratic primary indicate Comer's majority for governor will be between a high and low range. The official vote will determine the lieutenant governor result.
In Conn on Aug 28, William Jennings Bryan said he would not accept the use of President Mello’s private car for travel to New York and return. He stated he will pay his fare as usual, avoiding favors from corporations and seeking simple American values. Bryan reiterated he may ride with kings abroad but prefers self pay and modest travel.
Word from Captain Krause reports Mrs Krause, long gravely ill in Junction City, shows a slight improvement. Sect notes list local ads including Wolfs Folding pocket kodaks at 12 and 20, and Raymond's Drug Store offerings. Divine Healing and Absent Treatment emphasized by Mrs M J Martin of 837 Rhode Island Street, with daily consultations and home phone.
Philadelphia August 28 death of Frank K Wpple president of a real estate trust with assets of seven and a half million dollars sparks disclosures. Investigation reveals serious affairs as directors pledge to support the estate while banks in the city plan separate meetings to act on the estate and assets.
The attorney general seeks to remove T L Jones city marshal of Argentine for failure to enforce. Bail for My Susan Caldwell, charged with reporting on her husband, reduced to 2500 and case continued to November term. Latina August 29.
A woman known as Annie Moore was found murdered in a Second Street furnished room. Police suspect James Moore, who posed as her husband, amid a brutal struggle and a facial imprint. Moore, in poor health, has a wife and two children nearby. the case follows rumors tied to a prior married life and a deceased husband. Troops are deployed for celebration duties in Washington, with plans and speeches noted for the anniversary events and a beer shipment of 8,000 bottles.
An OCR fragment notes strike breakers set for New York on August 2. It mentions a street railway dispute in San Francisco and a late night confrontation. It references Cooke and food and large beer purchases, but details are unclear.
Government halted recruiting as President Palma weighs amnesty terms. Senator False, a moderate, after talks with Padma, vowed rebels will return to lawful life except Pied Guerra. Padma’s base has joined the army and his daughter serves as a nurse.
Plans by a New York and London syndicate to reclaim arid land in Colorado with a 24 square mile reservoir 35 feet deep using the Platte River water. Estimated cost about 4.9 million dollars, the largest private irrigation project proposed. Work to begin in October at an unspecified date.
New York August 26 M E Elliott wateral counsel for the Standard denounces as absurd a report that his company had taken steps to organize principal distilleries of the United States. He said the Standard had no interest whatever in liquors.
Twenty one people including the captain's wife and two children were rescued today from the burning steamer Charles A. Eddy loaded with ore near Port Sanilac in Lake Huron. All escaped unharmed as the Rudy vessel was destroyed and the captain, Elias, was sick and carried off the ship.
Secretary Lee said the president has made no statements or determinations on Cuba policy amid the island’s revolution. Both sides await official guidance as August views the situation in Cuba.
Fire destroyed the First Christian church in Lincoln this morning with a loss of 0,000. The Catholics had purchased and were remodeling the building a year prior. Father Shine says enemies set the blaze.
The Baby Ribbon wins a prize for Sc cigars. Billy Williamson manufactures a apricot sundae at Wiedeman's featuring Brown bread ice cream Pineapple ice Vanilla cream Chocolate cream Cherry cream. Availability of Wisdamanon's E C bossing antler and W L Douglas shoes sold by Abs moved to Mam at Wolfson 637 Mans street.
Riga reports troops seal off houses after a bombardment by revolutionaries. Two killed, including a woman, as residents resist arrests in the outskirts near Cudeot. Moscow directs empire era dictatorial stance amid calls to end demoralization and resist parliamentary limits.
The Peterhof court faces a division on counterterrorism. Premier Stolypin and his cabinet oppose repressive measures that could provoke widespread revolt. Victims of the Boabxplost were buried under military escort at Stolypin’s regidorium last Saturday.
James Lillie, who left Lawrence in 1830, visited the town today and found few old acquaintances. He praised Lawrence and admires John Brown, planning a trip to Osawatomie for the semi centennial. He aims to meet more old timers, claiming to be a double barreled old timer.
Aug 28 reports Dr C M Higelow and C E Lawrence, who began in Saugantucket Michigan, were believed lost near Chicago. They survived a day and night buffeted by waves and arrived safely in Michigan City Indiana today.
A group of 30 cavalry from Fort Leavenworth will camp in Lawrence in early September for a parade. They will occupy a 4 acre site with water, hay, and beef rations. The quartermaster arranged supplies via McFarlane and Dewden, with pricing to be set. The unit plans to stay two days, delaying return to their departure route.
The town discusses a piano factory plan offered by Mir Weber to boost employment and growth. Backers say the venture could start this year with a short build phase and first outputs within ten weeks, funded by a clear bonus scheme and reinvestment into the business. Local figures urge swift action to secure jobs and future prosperity.
Lawrence gears up for Old Home Week with a diverse list of attractions booked by Olson George Leonard. Local guests include Miss Winifred Everingham of Topeka and Henry Nixon of Kansas City, with entertainers from Chicago and Kansas City expected to perform under Mr Abels supervision.
Misses Maud Hernhy and Cora Hernhy travel with Jas Laveoing to Pomona where Ney will spend its wage. RA Wettolph of Deagar spends the day in Lawrence. Washington, August 10 extends the president order on spelling to many government parts. public documents to be pink. Atwell detained by Public Printer Suliings. Clerks and committees to implement the order. Heathway visits Davenport Fork, Ja. TON Wanse sails to Kansas City. Dinsmore, Vernice Barser, Lucese Spencer visit Elina Dinameor.
The city schedules September council on the first Monday after Labor Day, with the ordinance setting meeting times from September to April at 7 o'clock on next Tuesday. Local notes report social gatherings, visits, and celebrations including cards, weddings, and a street party, plus a local business ad for Raymond's Cipe Amoo bark.
E C Bussing undertaxer notes opening of Wao H Schulz merchant tailor new parlors at 1923 Maas St with fair and winter suitings on display. Dr Snyder's Remedial Soap shown at Prentiss Home Store 11065 Mawa shosette street.
A garbled passage describes an event at Fairground Park on a September date. The text mentions people and a public scene but is too corrupted to identify clear names, organizations, or outcomes. The fragment hints at a gathering or meeting with unspecified participants.
Oyster Bay August 23 reports the presidents correspondence reforms approved by the Carnegie spelling reform committee. Mail to executive offices and setters confirmed, with several local notices including FAA excursion tickets for Thursday, prices, and place names such as Raymonds and Dick Bros drug stores. Also listed are dressmaking, skin care preparation, and embroidery shops with street addresses and refunds policy.
Registrar notes many earnest letters from prospective female students seeking work in exchange for housing and meals. Most aim to fit in housework to support studies, with some letters from minority applicants. Mr Foster urges offers of jobs to help determine who can attend and balance assignments during the school year.
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