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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1905
Page
1
A fragmented city directory item lists multiple attorneys at law, notaries, abstract offices, physicians, and a general practitioner. Addresses include Massachusetts Street, Journal Avenue, and other local locations with phone numbers and building names. The text references abstract titles, fire insurance, and medical services along with office rooms and street addresses.
Chicago National, Home Savings, and Equitable Trust fail. Clearing House banks guarantee all deposits and liabilities. John R. Walsh linked loans cited. Ridgley and Shaw announce immediate action to liquidate and protect creditors.
New York December 14 news of a Chicago trading institution insolvency hit Wall Street with a convulsive market. Early quotes showed panic as holdings were dumped for any price. Amalgamated Copper opened 11,000 shares down 1 to 7 percent, Union Pacific opened 15,000 shares at 162% to 414, continuing declines across the list.
The New Hardware Store advertises Sara-edge pocket knives razors shears and carving sets with gua r anteed quality. Also a line of tableware including plated ware chafing dishes tea pots kettle and trays. Kennedy and Ernst 826 Mass St. The Merchants National Bank reveals three new ledgers for depositors' accounts praised for detail and construction. A. L. Selig and W. S. Everett on federal grand jury duty in Topeka have returned. The post office will hire extra help for the holidays to manage public business better. An afternoon service at the University of Kansas drew a large religious program. Weather was cloudy with northerly wind and cooler temperatures. Frank Kingsbury of the post office knows T. E. Ryain dicted by the federal grand jury in Topeka Saturday, with many friends. The Union Pacific mid-day westbound train was on time at 11:08 am replacing 11:68. Jacob Howes was dressed and downstairs today for trespass Hace he was taken s etek. He is improving rapidly. Dick Ros invites the public to see the best brushes in the city.
The Adah Chapter 7 Eastern Star installation at Masonic Temple featured 17 officers installed led by W. M. Grace Rees and W. P. C. W. Murphey. Program included piano and vocal solos by local performers, with about 100 attendees and holly-decorated tablets. Reports also note various local notices and events from Topeka and Leavenworth.
Reading New York Central lead and other recent speculative favorites being among the severest ice term Boycotters cause riot: China the Scene of an Independent Shanghai, China Dec 18 An incipient riot here was promoted by boycotters on account of an incident involving a mis court. The German cannon was stoned and the American vice consul and several other foreign wars attacked and injured. Loyal volunteers were called out to restore order, and a detachment of blue jackets landed from the war ships to assist in restoring peace. No effect yet. Indiana Bank Running Despite Chicago Failure Bedford Ind Dec 18. The officials of the Ledford National bank of which John KR Walsh of Chicago is president received modifications today of the Chicago financial troubles. A meeting of the directors and the stockholders of the bak was at once called. The bank business is being conducted as usual. The deposits, according to officials of the bank, are 8300 000. Paris Dec 18 In an automobile accident Sunday J W Spalding a New York merchant and a friend was periously injured. The former is in a critical condition. A woman in the party and the chauffeur received concussions. Spalding is a member of the firm of A G Spalding and Bro manufacturers of sporting woods. President Removes Official Washington DC 18 by director of the president the attorney general has removed from office William B Johnson United States attorney for the southern district of the Indian territory. New York Dec 18 President John A McCall of the New York Life Insurance company is according to a story printed today very sad his home here from the grip.
L. S. Purcell, age 76, died suddenly this morning of heart failure at his home four miles northeast of the city on Linwood road. He came to Kansas in 1858 and lived in Kanwaka township for years. He is widely known with many friends. Two sons, Clay Purcell and M. Purcell, survive. Funeral likely Wednesday. hour not yet set.
Washington December 18 The senate debated adjournment and criticized absent committee listings. Senator Bailey attacked the late Oregon Senator Mitchell calling him a thief and perjurer while defending Burton’s committee privileges.
Lawrence audience awaits Harold Henry's debut as a professional artist after three years in Europe and a standout recital at the University. The Fraternal Ald hall program tomorrow night marks his return to a community he has grown into manhood within. Also promoting a Christmas sale, J. S Boughton advertises holiday goods at near rival prices.
The son of CO F Stanley is in serious condition after an operation at Simmons hospital yesterday. He was returning from the University of Kanene when he fell and struck a projecting gas pipe, which pierced his watch and caused a severe injury. Medical staff report the condition remains critical.
A purse snatching occurred Saturday night near the Blley deck of the Christian Church as Judge Nevi s housekeeper and a companion were robbed while returning from uptown shopping around 9 30. The thief, seen emerging from an alley, snatched a purse containing small change and fled. the empty wallet was found in the alley next morning.
Cornelius Gant of Abilene is to the city. George Barker went to Kansas City this morning. G. Haskell went to Kansas City today on business. Burns Ulrich of Atchison was in town yesterday. A B Glathart is in Kansas City for the day. Mrs A Schaffest is spending the day in Kansas City. Mrs George Pheniste of Reno is shopping in town today. Pearl Bullock has returned from Chisago to visit family. W H Pendleton made a business trip to Kansas City this morning. W A McKesver of the state agricultural college was in town today. Frank W Thompson of Kansas City Kan spent Saturday night in town. Dr O H Brown of the St. Louis university is visiting Lawrence. Dr John Outland of Topeka spent Saturday in Lawrence visiting. T J Edmonds went to Mulberry this morning to establish a new F A A lodge. Nellie Harrie is here from St Louis Mo to spend the holidays with her mother. Robert Sledentop left this morning for Spokane Wash where he will make his home. At the Salvation Army Saturday night and all day Sunday God blessed our efforts in a wonderful way. Two souls gained pardon and two more sanctifications. We are looking for great times this week. Meet nightly except tonight. Hall at 625 Mass St.
Gas and lamp merchants promote coal stoves and fixtures while Lawrence shops advertise feed and railily services. The Uniitarian church hosts a beneficence operetta The Lamentable Tragedy of Julian Caesar. News covers university events, campus visits, dances, weddings, and holiday shopping as Lawrence prepares for Christmas.
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