17 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1906
Page
1
Stockholders of the Watlan National Bank of Lawrence Kansas are notified the annual meeting of directors will be held at the bank in Lawrence from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Thursday January 1907.
John Speer died in Denver on Saturday morning. A lifelong Kansan and staunch Free State advocate, he arrived in Kansas as a youth and built a career as a fearless journalist and public figure. He helped establish the first state paper, the Kansas Pioneer, and served in the territorial legislature, Kansas Senate, and as a U.S. Revenue Collector. Speer endured personal losses during the Quantrell raid, including two sons killed, and faced later hardships after the destruction of government vouchers. His funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 PM at the First Methodist church with Odd Fellows in charge.
Mr and Mrs H N LaBois and Hard Speer of Denver attend the funeral with Mrs Vulias Speer of Wichita. The body was buried at Oak Hill. Police court noted two dates and several attendees. Buck Nelson Clark Richards and Pete Sugmers faced railroad trespass charges with fines. another man who sold to them will be prosecuted in county court.
Marshal Kincaid proposes a rock work program for city prisoners with a fixed daily task. Each inmate would serve a set amount of labor, aiming to shorten sentences by letting prisoners complete two days of work in one. The plan seeks to improve efficiency and maintain a rock pile for public needs.
George Buro Jr, general counsel for a state reserve life insurance company, was sentenced to two years in the state prison after a recent conviction. The case involved the company’s affairs and the judge ordered the confinement for the specified term.
Fragmentary OCR reading from Girard Feria in Newfoundland and Labrador shows garbled phrases about a situation deemed serious. No coherent events, names, places, or dates are recoverable from the readable lines.
In Arras the equivocal high point of the siege saw the seminary attacked when authorities sought to remove occupants. The doors were broken with improvised rams and trees, forcing entry amid a state order and church dispute.
A jumble of ad snippets and notices from Pittsburg including auctions and store offers. Mentions Robertson Colliery Co edge, The New Hardware Store, Raymond's fish market, and holiday wares. Advertisements for glass globes, fish, seasonals, and gifts fill a page with vendor names and prices.
A fragment describes Cristea kerchiefs shown at Young's, 835 Mass, with mentions of Raymond's display items and FA Ewing's as a box seat hub for anime price. It also notes cenuna Mexican calls and hot drinks and asks readers to see pictures at Woll's.
Quitting. Our rectory will be closed next week due to Christmas travel. For quiltala or io, call Belphone 1627, Cillahan and Aterson. Spectal low grees on high grade watches from WILLMANN'S, 717 Massachusetts street. The Christian church voted to extend another call to Rev CU Mitton for the coming year. Fourth year as pastor, each year called back on Rdmons. Use Maplesas for pancakes, Corner Grocery, 1393 Kentucky St. Well dressed man advantage noted. Lat Scholtz and Dexsauit noted. Fine values in vilrores at Raymond's drugstores. Money to loan on farm and city property, 3 to 6 percent. See Morrison & Lamon, Maer, 3t. Out dealer fountain pens guaranteed. Stradi's Drug Store engraving jewelry while you wait. Irby Druid Jry 8 Doll buggins, gocarts, cradies, Peel Drug, and Jewelry Store. Old favorite Oar Pash cigar. Pierson holiday cigars and tobacco. For Gas and Electric lighting, house wiring and repairs, Bell phone 483, Jackson Block. Dagiring gift ideas from Wolf.subscriptions offered.
A woman was murdered and burned in a barrel in Hazaltoo Pa as ministers met. Authorities believe she was killed with kerosene and torched. victim's identity not yet established. Separately, Rome protests against repression of France surge as extreme parties denounce police action. A ministerial alliance meeting in Lawrence reports 1,108 tickets issued, treasury balance shown, and plans for an extra number announcement.
Haro'd Henry leads a recital week with notable graduates from Kor and Guawarty de Taturced. Aarelt Ueury directed the event and Laarguca by delivered pieces while teachers plan future programs. Many friends express interest in the performances and upcoming career milestones.
In a message to Congress President Roosevelt calls for dramatic changes to the desert land act and land rights. He seeks repeal of certain provisions, tighter control on patenting public lands, and a comprehensive review of coal and gas rights, with broader restrictions and reservations for public lands.
Fragmentary obituary records indicate Louis A. Brawley Gead or Maggie Ghasey of Wy Brawley, Gise Tat, age 44, burial at Chain or Melo cemetery. The readable text mentions a funeral or graveside service with a large crowd and references to family names such as Mae ATI and GU Maly.
An OCR fragment lists scattered words and names, mentioning cars, sale, damage, and individuals. The text is garbled with no clear event, date, or location, showing disjointed phrases like a sale or damage note and multiple unreadable lines.
A Saturday boys track meet produced fast times with winners earning silver pendants. Stark weather and late matches featured a looping schedule as participants from Crescent, Hummers, Blues and others posted records. A lumber wagon caused a brief street disruption with no injuries or clear owner identified.
Fragmented OCR text lists names and businesses including The Apex Pool Hall, George Hutson, Eldridge Mouse, and Indiana Cash Grocery. Mentions Christmas goods, cigars, pipes, tobaccos, fruits, nuts, and various street addresses. The readable fragments hint at mixed classifieds or notices without a coherent event or full details.
A lengthy social column details guests, plans, and gatherings including Miss Nadine Sta, Mrs Weaver, and Miss Ada five with color and activity. Notes mention trips to Kansas City, visits from friends, and preparations for a Christmas walk. Local businesses advertise perfumes and razors, while the domestic enclanse department hosts a dinner for businessmen.
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