Lawrence column rails at society and warns of change
A Lawrence column attacks local sways and national figures, condemns the emperor system in Germany, notes Senatorial potential in Victor Murdock, and criticizes Depew’s trust ties. It praises a city work room for charity, condemns Lieut Burbank’s sentence, and urges universal kindness amid Russian unrest. It also discusses Missouri river policy harming Kansas jobbers and optimistic town growth tied to freight rates.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Missouri River
Foraker Opposes Roosevelt On Railroads And More
Ohio Senator Foraker, a veteran statesman, appears to maneuver against the president for political gain. The piece notes his presidential ambitions and suggests he believes the public seeks a radical change from Roosevelt, opposing him on railroads and other policies.
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Senator Foraker
Ohio
Seustor Foraker
Foraker
Roosevelt
Foraker's political odds amid party struggles and public mood
The dispatches note Senator Foraker's push for statehood and GOP control amid a crisis. The public, wary of a Democratic president, prefers a figure like Joe Folk and waits to see how the Republican organization handles the current leadership. The era’s political tension hints at a reshaping of support around Foraker.
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Alory
Foraker
Congress
Joe Folk
Senator Foraker
Breakup plan for Old Iron Sides sparks protest
Secretary Bonaparte proposes scrapping most of the old battleship Old Ironsides, using usable parts and disposing of the rest. Sentiment favors preserving the veteran vessel. Critics note no enemy to sink it, suggesting a dignified end or following similar disposal methods used by Thlmes.
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Bonaparte
Davica
Thlmes
Molmes
Glortus
Country trade and street life in harvest season
Merchants complain the country holiday trade has not yet begun while fine weather keeps many at home. Yet crowds travel to town daily, with more country people visiting markets as they invest in animals and supplies. Local customers bring horses to houses rather than streets, reflecting a busy rural-tow n move. An odd medical advert misfits the page, touting a deafness cure and osteopathy claims from Hall's Company.
Dream Balm for Naval Catarrh Sale in New York
Elya Cream Gal offers Dream Balm advertised to treat naval catarrh, claimed to quickly heal mucous membrane issues. Priced at 50 cents, available through druggists or by mail from 58 Werrell Street, New York, with a strong promise of immediate relief.
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Ely
Prine
Big Brothers
Werrell Aireet
New York
Who Is Your Grocer Ferndale Preserves At Guenther's
An advertisement urges shoppers to try Ferndeil brand preserves praised as the best on the market. It promises palatable carved foods and traditional groceries including fresh fruits butter and eggs at Guenther's with phone contact 226.
Remarkable Fraternal Ball Draws City Leaders
The Fraternal Aid hall hosted a remarkable ball drawing the city’s official life, business leaders, and hundreds of young people for an event organized by the Lawrence fire department. About 300 dancers and a large audience enjoyed music, decor minimal, with receipts around £325 and expenses near £125 to furnish new quarters for the fire station. General Wilder S. Metcalf narrowly escaped serious injury when struck by a Missouri Pacific train at Kansas City Union Depot. Stores plan extended evening hours as days shorten upcoming week.
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Lawrence Commercial Club
A. Henley
Geo. Jones
A. F. Hendrix
Paul Landis
Treanover
Charles Starkweather
J. R. Sandborn
George Asbridge
F. C. Marvin
Eldridge House
W. E. Higgins
W. F. March
W. G. Lee
Railway Trainmen’s Association
March
Western Union Division
Lawrences
A. Monroe
J. E. Riggs
Lawrence
Somera
Mra. Keeler
Jing
al McNish
Cawernee Tire Department
Baby
Wilder S. Metcalf
Missouri Pacific
Union
Kansan City
Christmas Concert Draws Large Fraser Hall Crowd
A Christmas concert at Fraser hall drew strong attendance as Profemor Preyer’s piano students Miss Moser Miss Baumann Miss Sweeney and Miss Hodgeon displayed notable technique and artistry. Miss Leonard and Miss Giieon played the organ while the wind department featured Miss Poehler Miss Reynolds and Miss Gebbart.
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Fraser Hall
Profemor Preyer
Miss Moser
Mise Baumann
Miss Sweeney
Miss Hodgeon
Leonard
Misa Giieon
Dean Skilton
Velow
Misa Poehler
Miss Reynolds
Gebbart
Mr. Lyons
Hubach
Ailworth
Warnar
Casebeer and Clark
Freshmin
Missa? Bylalay
Rowden
Fat
Jevloyer
Sophomora
Jatar
Moulton Rend
Miss Phipps
Ste
Conert Deqn Skil UN
Mandolin Club
Harold Henry
Clothes Drive Aids The Associated Charities In Lawrence
The Associated Charities 14 appeals to Lawrence residents for clothing for the work room. The room opens Tuesdays and Fridays with Miss Cothopa in charge. Donors may bring items or call Mrs. Prentiss at Home Store to arrange pickup. It urges immediate response noting the city’s strong year yet still poverty.
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Associated Charities
Lawrence
Opan
Miss Cothopa
Journal of Kansas History Promotes Local Arts and Charity
The Journal notes its long run since 1857 and pursues local business via advertising. It lists events including Glen club’s December 21 opera house concert for Y M C A, ticket sales by the women's auxiliary, and a call to support the new Y M C A building. Royal Arch Masons promise ceremonies, plus the Friends of the Connell Literary Club anniversary and Elks entertainment. Weather outlook remains mild despite predicted clouds.
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Kansas
University of Kansa Glen Club
Opera House
Y.M.C. A
Glee Club
Christmas greens arrive at Barteldes & Co store
A large carload of evergreens arrived at Barteldes & Co yesterday from Evergreen Wisconsin. The shipment filled the loading area and gave off a delightful odor, creating a festive Christmas appearance in keeping with the approaching holidays.
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Barteldes & Co
Evergreen
Wisconsin
The
Trede
Big Lawyer on Trial
New York December 13 Justice Rogers in the supreme court opened the trial of Graham H Hummel a widely known lawyer on a conspiracy charge tied to the sensational Dodge Mores divorce litigation alleged to have involved perjured testimony.
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New York
Graham H. Hummel
Rogers
Supreme Court Today
Gunboat Bist Reaches Newport Safe After Rescue Mission
Newport Rhode Island December 13. The gunboat Bist, sent to aid the disabled Nantucket South Shoals light ship after it was found adrift Monday morning, arrived safely at Newport this morning amid relief from worried officials and harbor authorities.
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Newport
B. I
Bist
Nantuckett South Shoals
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