Lawrence Journal The Congress Session and Local Pique
The Lawrence Journal reports on congressional moves with steering committees named for the current session. Roosevelt seeks action from Congress while Britain and Russia face turmoil. November Kansas oil wells show Standard Oil activity. Topeka gains natural gas and printed humor pages. city finances pave streets as Lawrence advances lighting and street improvements. LaFollette and Roosevelt discussed reforms with college figures. national debate centers on prohibition and regulation.
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St. Lawrence
Kansas
Tts
Statehood bill stalled as Congress opens session
The article reviews a proposed statehood bill likely to fail in Congress, notes Roosevelt's lengthy message to be read, mentions 100 bills introduced on opening day, and comments on Russian market slump and political appointments. It also covers public health notices, naval ship debates, and various misc. items with local commentary.
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Flower House
Congress
Walter Fisher Charged With Gambling and Theft
Walter Fisher was arrested on a gambling charge for shooting craps with a juvenile offender. He pleaded not guilty before Judge Menger and a trial was set for tomorrow at 8 30. Fisher and his brother Delos faced additional theft charges over a number 3 chickens case. juries disagreed twice and the district attorney then dismissed the cases.
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Walter Fisher
Menger
Blaher
Mitchell
Delos
Alarley
Death of Old Settler Richard Petrie at 83
Richard Petrie aged 83, a longtime Lawrence settler and tailor, died at 43 Lincoln Street North Lawrence after a three week illness. He worked for the McConnells and previously Buthit. Funeral arrangements will be announced after communication with a relative in California. First published December 4, 1805. Stockholders Meeting details follow for Watkles National Bank of Lawrence.
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Richard Petrie
P. Laptad
Lincoln Street
North
Lawrence
Petrie
McConnells
Buthit
California
Watkles National Bank
Kansas
Tank
C. H. Ticker
Union Service and Local Happenings in Small Town
Thackegiviog day wan the poldast a the year but yes very shamant. The three churches to town held a union service to the U S church. The Kerns family held a family reunion at Mother Kerns home on Dome street. A good part of the day was en noyed by the men and boys hunting. Elmer Bill and J A Wagner came up with the largest pomber 24 rabbits. A man claiming to be a nephew of Mr Mustard of Lawrence reported a holdup near the depot and losing his dress suit and 125 dollars. The tale caused excitement before doubts arose about the story. O A quarterly conference was held yesterday afternoon in the chapel.
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U. S
Kerns
Mother
Muntard
Lawrence
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe
Hitle
Topeka
Lecompton
Mustard
Election of Officers at Royal Arch Masons Meeting
Regular meeting of the Royal Arch Masons will confer the most excellent master degree on three Eu dora candidates W. W. Bromoelatok J. E. Dolls and C. N. Lisingood. After the secret work the annual election of officers for the ensuing year will be held.
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Royal Arch Masons
Eudora
W. W. Bromoelatok
J. E. Dolls
C. N. Lisingood
Historical Society Meeting in Topeka Today
The thirteenth annual Kansas State Historical Society session opened in Topeka with Col. H. L. Moore and C. W. Smith traveling to attend. Prof. F F Blackmar of the University will present a paper this evening titled The Mystery of the Desert.
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Kansas State .Historical Society
Topeka
H. L. Moore
C. W. Smith
F. F. Blackmar
University
Tourist Cars Popular and Cost Efficient
The piece argues tourist sleepers attract all travelers not just lower classes. It claims many riders are sensible people who prefer California trips and saving money. It promotes Union Pacific tourist sleepers with agents E. E. Alexander and J. T. Swanklin and city ticket offices with phone numbers.
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California
Pacific Coast
Union Pacific
E. E. Alexander
J. T. Swanklin
Dapot
Why Not Central Hotel and Picture Framing Ad
An advertisement offers framing services at 12 West Warren Street with custom mouldings and on call samples. It also promotes Christmas meat quality and a Santa Fe excursion with special rates on December 5 and 10. Travel details list Geo C Bailey as agent and Alfred Lawrence contact points.
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Central Hotel
West Warren Streat
Alfred Lawrence
Bass
M. H. Huey
Geo. C
Bailey
Coal for sale at lowest prices in city yard
Not Gas but Coal I have a number of coal on hand at my yard corner of New York and Quincy Streets and more coal on the road for sale in good order and delivered promptly O D Pickens Telephone 855 white
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New York
Quincy
O. D. Pickens
Community notices and sales at Compegations Church supper
Local notice invites attendance at a chicken pie supper hosted by the daughters of the Compegations Church on December, starting 5:30 p.m. A day-long sale of fancy and useful Christmas articles will follow, with gas and piping services offered by FH Bennett & Co at 101 Mags.
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FH. Bennett & Co
Reat
Local Marketplace and Patent Remedies Ad Fragments
Clipped ads for coal, photography studio, typewriter ribbons, and hair growth products mix with healing claims for Foley’s remedies. Various names and addresses appear, including Nicholson coal dealer and Squires Studio, plus a testimonial about Newbro’s Herpicide and Foley’s Baby Syrup.
Thanksgiving excursion sale by Union Pacific railroad
Union Pacific offers a round trip fare one and a third for many points in Illinois Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania for Thanksgiving visits. Tickets on sale in November with return by Des? 17b. Inquire at depot agents Eldridge House or city ticket agent J Shamklie phone 16.
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Union Pacfie
Illinois
Indisus
Ohio
Pennsylvania
East
J. Shamklie
Eldridge House
Local Manufacturers and Suppliers Advertised Services
Foot warmers by W. W. Wyland at the Ray carriage heater details a rear office and factory on 000 Massachusetts street. P. M. Hervey & Company buys rag scraps at 75 crates per hundred and mixed scrap iron at 45 cents per hundred. The Helm Commission Company offers fine Wisconsin cabbage. Le A Phillips & Co advertises paints and paper hangings.
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W. W. Wyland
Massachusetts Street
Law Ratics
P. M. Hervey & Company
Hendred
Tested and proven kidney pills advertised in Lawrence
Local readers read about Doas kidney pills sold at Dick Bros drug store by Foster Milburn Co. The plasterer J S Witbeck of 437 Elm Street North Lawrence says the pills eased backache and kidney related discomfort though he notes some remaining symptoms. He praises Deane’s Kidney Pill and urges buying only the named brand.
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Lawrence
Don
Hia
J. S. Witbeck
Elm Street
North Lawrence
Ken
Doas
Dick Bros
Massechueetts Street
Deane
FostereMilburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Cre
United States
Dosa
Wrapping Bricks for Transport Prevents Damage
Thousands of bricks are being 3D protected by paper wrappings to prevent chipping during shipment and handling. Red bricks remain loose while pressed and glazed bricks receive extra care with corrugated or embossed paper wrappers, despite higher costs.
Indigo Dye Makers Fight Over Synthetic Color Boom
A clipping notes that synthetic indigo, perfected by German chemists, cuts costs and devastates natural indigo trade. Indus try shifts from India and Japan to artificial dye, with Germany expanding export power while home indigo industries wane. The piece traces historical bans and now the coal-based lab product reshaping global dye markets.
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York Globe
Ja Rapidy
India
United States
Japan
Germany
Lis
Justion Cie G Man Onianufacturers
Athletics and resilience in a midwest exchange
A jog through athletic belief and personal resolve with anecdotes on boxing, running from danger, and the role of tonics. The piece mentions Luisa, Kyte, and Pry, plus a testimonial about Foley's Kidney Cure relieving kidney trouble.
Broad Minded Cityzens Plan Exposition Visit
The note urges patrons to attend the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago from December 16 to 23 to support growth in livestock. It references travel via Santa Fe and mentions Geo C Bailey as agent. It also contains a testimonial about Elssima Bitters for health concerns.
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Chicago
Santa Fe
Geo. C. Bailey
Yaris
Santa. Fe
Eczema
Oan
Cough Remedies and Cattle Event Touted in Ad Snippet
An ad fragment touts Dr. King’s New Discovery for coughs and consumption relief with testimonials, plus a Chicago Union Stock Yards event marketing the International cattle exhibition. It mentions Foley’s Honey and Tar and cautions against substitutes. Also notes eczema cures with a shop slogan.
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Wm Myers
Dearfone
Dr. King
Berber & Sam's
Pacumenia
Foley
Barher & Song
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