14 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1905
Page
1
An older OCR fragment lists Asiuts ES Peaster Ruelad's Drug Store with references to W. Jones as general practice attending to surgery and gynecology. It mentions a building on Ohio Street and includes medical specializations and a price mention of 89,000 country M ery mule, reflecting a historical ad layout.
A Washington greeting ceremony for a 260 member delegation urging single statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory. The sample products from Jones and Binton’s dry cleaning and pressing service were advertised with pickup and delivery, as orders were taken for men’s wear and materials.
New York dispatch reports President Roosevelt will probably send a special message to Congress seeking District of Columbia insurance legislation. The plan aims to set an object lesson for state legislatures by proposing DC specific rules to curb illicit insurance dealings. Also reports a sensational blackmail case involving Robert Balnantoe of New Jersey brewers with security losses of 370000 and threats of exposure prompting DA Jerome inquiry.
Topeka dec 14 A summary of the Kansas state board of agriculture issued today calls this year the most fruitful in the state’s history noting record crop and stock activity with optimistic outlook for 1915.
Hutchinson capitalists purchase the Hutchinson street railway and plan to convert the horse car line to an electric street railway. The move is led by Ermesen Carey Eik Sentosy and Charles Williams, representing local investors.
A mutiny on the Czarevite battleship at Colombe Ceylon led to harbor upheaval. About fifty mutineers were taken ashore after requests for military aid were answered. In Bronsville four were drowned when the Roose Hite collided with a tow boat on the Monongahela River. General Norman Slaupt, a Civil War veteran and longtime railroad man, died suddenly on a foggy train between Jersey City and Newark.
Iowa Supreme Court rules liquor shipments into Iowa can be paid on delivery even when used for personal purchase. Purchasers may recover money paid for liquor under the ruling. Other items note land fraud prosecutions in Kansas and Oregon, plus regional holiday ads and local notices.
A jumbled OCR fragment cites salt consumption figures for the United States and vague trade values. It notes New York and Michigan as major contributors, mentions candles and a coal order, and ends with assorted product names and a foot remedy. The passage lacks coherent narrative or dates.
Horace B Wild of Chicago narrowly survived a perilous airship flight reaching 2500 feet when the engine failed due to empty gasoline. He crawled onto the gas bag net, cut the escape valve to vent gas, and descended to the ground despite near freezing conditions.
About 700 delegates gathered in Shamokin Pennsylvania as John Mitchell led the ant hracite coal miners convention in its session with aims to press for eight hour days higher wages and a conference with operators. Mitchell hopes adjournment by Saturday night and a decision on conference terms by tomorrow.
Immediately after adjournment of the house in Washington on December 14 Republican members held a conference to endorse creating Arizona and New Mexico as states and Oklahoma and the Indian Territory as states.
University of Kansas events include Dr Hoxie lecturing in Blake Hall and Rev Hutchinson speaking at a largely musical vesper service. Glee club reheares before a Perry trip. James Naismith gave an illustrated talk on track work. The Y M C A held midweek talks. The basketball team opened with a 36 10 victory over Emporia Normal and faces Baker University next.
The Majestic Stock company opens at the Bowersock this evening December 14 presenting a strong repertoire group. Megas Lachman and Loos have crafted a show aimed at audience desires and expect favorable patronage and reviews.
ALERIKSENS Store hosts a December 16 event via the church girls circle. Manager Eriksen grants the Front Window space with Garland stoves. an angel food cake demonstration and samples run 4 to 6 PM using Van Dusen pans. Orders taken for pans. meeting notes record officer elections with Mrs Will Beachey as president and Miss Anna McGrath as chair.
Fire in Brooklyn today leveled a four story brick building at Fulton Street and Bedford Avenue, owned by State Senator Charles Cooper. The loss nears $400,000 with the tower collapsing through three doors and crashing into the Brooklyn Trust Company office, burying a cash-filled safe with $25,000 inside.
In Washington on Dec 4 the ways and means and literature and foreign commerce committees debated control of insurance law. Payne argued taxation is the method to regulate insurance while the Ways and Means Committee holds taxing jurisdiction. In St Petersburg on Dec 13 the government struggles to quell a telegraph strike as Baltic landowners fortify with small strongholds.
A description recalls early British clinical thermometers used in Edinburgh wards about forty years ago. Two units, one bent and one straight, were kept in gun case like containers for student instruction. Each observation took about ten minutes, limiting the number of readings per visit.
A western mill owner devised a method to paint a 20 foot steel stack without ladders. A parachute and light fishing line were used inside a balloon sack to lift a painter to the top by hot gases guiding the device up and out. A rope with a hook then fed the painter back down to complete the job.
The article notes 1904 world platinum near 13,860 pounds with Russia supplying most. US output reached 200 ounces from California and Oregon, Wyoming mine idle. Platinum price up 10 percent. Day of USGS cites strong 1906 production outlook. Current price around 20.50 per ounce. Additional local items mention paving contracts in Lawrence and social events at A O U W lodge.
Senator Aldrich reported a substitute for the Teller Panama canal bill to the Senate on December 14. The substitute would extend the same privileges to two percent canal bonds as other two percent bonds and sought immediate consideration. The measure passed without debate as the emergency appropriations bill moved forward. The Interstate Commerce Committee’s verbal progress report on railroad rate inquiry was delayed beyond ten days, with expectations a plan may be issued later. Teller voiced preference for a sea level canal and defended Wallace and Hopkins of Illinois against claims he left for higher pay rather than due to the law’s spirit.
Former Sedalia and Topeka catcher John Sehrant pursues a medical post in Salina after a Kansas University stint. Lawrence power projects and municipal lighting progress dominate the town, with bids, theater notices, court actions, and local business expansions shaping daily life.
Fraser's hall hosts an 8 15 program featuring Prof Skilton's new overture written for the law building dedication. Egyptian March, Faust excerpts with full orchestra, Miss Phipps in a wheel, and Mrs Lyona singing a Christmas song round out the program. Admission 35 cents.
Marvin Hertzler died at noon today from lockjaw. He had been in serious condition after an accidental gunshot wound the day after Thanksgiving. The 15 year old son of Mr and Mrs Hertzler was described as a bright boy and no funeral arrangements had been made.
An express company plans to open its office evenings next week to handle holiday business. Local stores promote Christmas sales with slippers, shoes, and furniture at promotional prices. A double wedding is announced among University acquaintances, and several businesses advertise gifts, novelties, and services.
The item lists wheat and corn prices for December and May contracts, plus notes on butter creamery, eggs, and hog and pork futures. It mentions crowded advertising in The Journal, highlights holiday ads and brand placements, and promotes local dealers and suppliers like Loher's Green House and Smith's News Depot with assorted Christmas goods and souvenirs.
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