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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1905
Page
2
The 1905 Lawrence Kansas Journal notes cover state politics with Sam Houston’s US senate bid, rail rebates and land fraud talk, religious shifts from old time to modern faith, crime reporting tendencies, and editorials on newspapers as organs. It also mentions Miss Amber Lawford in Lawrence and a Lincoln essay prize winner Mrs A J Stanley.
The article lauds Governor Hoch as a humble, loyal leader loved by Kansans for his plain, compassionate nature. It argues his nomination is secure, citing party loyalty and public sentiment, and notes talk of opposing candidates should be disregarded. It compares Hoch favorably to historic leaders, asserting he earns broad support and would be reelected.
An OCR fragment references Dr Prices and baking powder with mentions of ice making powder and a Chicago area cue. The readable text is limited and lacks concrete event details or dates.
Lawrence lodge 595 Elks organize a Christmas morning assembly at the Bowerynock opera house for 200 to 250 town children with tickets issued next week. To fund the event they set a minstrel show for February 12 and 13, plus a parade and other features. district deputy Judge J C Petticbridge attended last night’s meeting and the order also schedules an open social session the week before the minstrel event.
The piece argues Congress will likely admit Oklahoma and Indian Territory, while New Mexico and Arizona should not yet become states. It notes Oklahoma’s growing population, strong economy, and leadership, and contends the territory deserves immediate statehood with four representatives and two senators.
The grocer touts camped goods and preserves including Ferndell brand as the best value. Fresh fruits, butter, and eggs are available at Guenther’s with two phone numbers for contact.
A long letter marked Captain Tuttles Birthday recalls a life of public service and personal restraint, ending with a self effacing note on honesty and conscience. The page also contains notices about a new through sleeping car line, real estate offers around Lawrence, loan services, business ads, job requests, and lost items including watches with rewards.
The first supper by the ladies of the Catholic church on the second floor of Fraternal Aid hall drew a tremendous crowd. Doors were opened as fast as seals could be issued and hundreds enjoyed a splendid copper. The ladies plan another serving at the same venue this evening.
Lawrence coal dealers report unprecedented winter demand as households stockpile after choosing not to rely on natural gas. Prices have risen about fifty cents since September due to scarce rail cars for mine deliveries. A power plant engine breakdown last night reduced electric output briefly.
Harger spoke on a successful life and lectured on correspondence in chapel and Blake Hall. Varsity beat freshman 30 to 26 in a basketball game. German Verein and M C A meetings announced with Christmas concert plans and county club organization. The university orchestra and astronomy events noted along with a list of common occupations among students and a new autoclave sterilizer for the shops.
The Scottish Rite Masons concluded a memorable session as the thirtieth degree was conferred on a class of candidates led by W.M. Shaver and associates from Topeka. The gathering in the city was praised, and a branch banquet will follow later this week. Sheriff Woodward has ten men under supervision this fall, including John Ballard who, jailed on a whiskey charge, is allowed home nightly to see his ailing child.
An advertisement from W. T. Neate promotes a steam cleaning service for hats and suits. The ad lists contact options with a Rain 333-937 phone number and mentions Mass as a location cue.
The Tissot collection exhibit drew strong patronage after a slow start and is expected to nearly balance accounts. Professor Grimm and Professor Griffith credited for pushing the event, with a dedicatory address planned by H. M. Beardsley of the Kansas City Y M C A and an emphasis on future improvement.
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