13 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
1
Western Kansas and Eastern Colorado lands see rising value as irrigation expands. The note highlights water supply as key to reliable returns and mentions sugar factories and ditches funded there. A special railroad excursion from Lawrence departs December 1 with top over privileges. details at 745 Massachusetts Street.
Jesse Clyde Romney of Glasgow Missouri admitted guilt to two charges of train robbery connected with the Alton Burlington holds up near Glasgow. He received a minimum ten year sentence on each count and was sentenced to twenty years, to be sent to the penitentiary. He had been charged on four informations including the Rock Island incident. He pleaded guilty to two Alton Burlington charges but refused the Rock Island robbery plea.
The Cummins Commission company, a leading brokerage firm in St Paul and Minneapolis, suspended business today amid numerous offenses across the northwest tied to country speculative trade. An inquest was held over the body of former Utah Senator Brown as Mrs Bradley faced formal murder charges.
In conference Rome December 13 Monsignor Montegolaci expelled secretary of the papal nunciature at Paris arrived and immediately conferred with the papal secretary of state Merry and the sasleyant saore.
Denver observer reports Judge Robert E. Lawmon jailed Dr James D Eggleston for ten years for counterfeiting and making photo negative copies of dollar bills. The article also notes a local club meeting and various community notices about shows, gifts, and local commerce.
Eldridge House in Lawrence changes hands to W D Coleman of Chicago and William Hutson of Lawrence. Hutson, 26, with seven years in commissary work, praised by locals. Coleman, seasoned in business, brings capital. Miss Crawley departs after two years, new owners promise improvements and continued town service.
The Journal notes an offer from CB Hosford Investment Co targeting farmers. It stresses the plan is not a scam and requires no upfront investment, only 1 percent effort in recruiting a trustworthy neighbor to oversee local shipboard work. Call on the organizers to discuss details.
Ceri F Kuehn was brought from Leavenworth to answer a forgery charge. He claims confusion over a prior exchange during old Howe week and says he cannot explain why he kept 1% for a long time. He has a history of scrapes and struggles to present a single consistent story.
Washington notes a split in the house committee over the Cubaaid bill as four Republicans oppose reporting the measure. A Republican caucus will meet to decide next steps. In Scranton, Delaware Lackawanna & Western Railway raises wages by ten percent affecting about 1,000 workers. Also, a lumber trust investigation is authorized by the house. Kansas trial of the ship Kansas underway with an eighteen knot speed goal. The Reichstag rejects the German budget. dissolution of Parliament follows.
In Paris on December 13 thousands of parishioners attended mass outside parish churches while front gates closed. Catholics entered through side portals despite police outside to deter disorder. Formal charges were filed as mass continued amid reports of ecclesiastical authorities backing abstention from seminarian evidence except for show.
Editor William L Brown formerly of the New York Daily News died at his country home in Great Barrington Massachusetts from Bright’s disease aged 64. In New York Albert T Patriox convicted of murder and sentenced to death, had case dismissed to the Supreme Court of the United States on motion by his counsel. A welfare program and box supper planned at Walout Grove for Thursday evening December 20 with a 7 o'clock start. all invited.
Market by wire from Kanaan City and Chicago reports cattle values for native steers three to six dollars, stockers and feeders around two forty to two fifty, cows and heifers about one to one eighty-five, calves near two dollars, with hogs to twenty five. Wheat and corn futures show mixed prices. pork futures and oats also listed. Local notices mention health updates, sales, and furniture ads.
The Y MCA basketball team will face Gaavell at Haskell on Saturday night. Doll buggles and cradles touted at Fred Bogles 725 Mane St. Jewelry gifts praised by Wolf subscriptions. The crowd recalls Robertson's Dining Room Furniture Sale. Also mentions Boylin 125 Mase St toys and Home Trade Dolor inquiry to the Journal.
Fire at Rolla Moore County destroyed Schuman Bros general merchandise Miomom Sphla man hardware and the lumber yard held by Schumag Bros with total losses estimated near fg 000. The blaze damaged adjacent properties including Mrs Malcolm’s building and caused extensive material damage.
Ex United States Senator Arthur Brown of Utah dies at Emergency hospital after being shot Saturday afternoon at the Hotel Raleigh by Mrs Anna M Bradley of Salt Lake City. Bradley to be arraigned in police court on murder charge with a defense claiming justification and the self defense law.
The board approved the CA Bill road in Exdoras township, the Williams road to Willow Springs, the James Means road across the river, and the J F Mataker road to Marlon township. Dr A W Clark resigned as county health officer and Dr HT Jones will serve in the interim.
Residents discuss city finance as scrip bearing higher interest than bonds faces scrutiny. About $9,000 in bonds exceed ten percent valuation, tied to property taxes paid in full by many owners to save on interest. Attorney Davis plans to explain bond registration to the state auditor.
A Stockholm telegraph note reports King Oscar’s illness with sparse details. Amid gossip, London shows theater and store listings, including Garrick theater seats and Raymond’s drugstore mirrors. Local ads promote holiday goods, loans, and varying merchandise with sparse names and prices.
Lawrence city social and business updates recount visits and travel of residents, engagements, and entertainment. Notes include Mr Floch and wife departing for Denver, N E Halley of Pueblo visiting Mra Grant, JB Rossel in Garrett, John Weaver in Lawrege, and various trips to Kansas City Coffeyville Topeka Chicago and Minneapolis. University events and dances also noted along with charitable and club activities. Carnegie donation to Washburn College library and state news on a lumber trust investigation are mentioned amid local ads and notices.
Seven room house for rent with good water cistern and two acres of land on Atwanson Street. Inquire of John W. Clars upstairs at Mass Street.
Dec 15 report states General Badiey and defendants counsel reached an agreement for a Joint hearing on testimony to New York before Commissioner Anthony. Ashley ceases delays. defense stops further efforts. Also: Dec 13 report from Stockhelm notes a boy of John Flory hurt while playing on a roof near Lawrence. He fell, suffered wounds, and required medical stitches.
In Topeka a speculative movement aimed at securing good seats is halted and many prime tickets remain unsold. Dated December 13, Ballia Way, Atchison's O. Wilcox faces a political dispute over a legislature deal with Staffield Logall. Waggoner notes the meeting was pre arranged and Wilcox will contest the election. Turkeys offered in all sizes for Christmas.
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