Lawrence electric line denied by local promoter
Multiple denials from Lawrence promoter J. Sutton refute a large bid involving R. C. Rawlings and New York bond houses. The report outlines proposed finance and escrow arrangements to build the Lawrence to Topeka line in three divisions, with local stock options and time frames. A cautious note warns against Rawlings, urging readers not to rely on or assist his plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Electric Ring
R. C.J. Rawlings
C. £. Sutton
Lawrence
Mr. Sutton
J. E. Springfield
Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Co
New York City
Rawlings
New York
Kansas City
Topeka
Mgr. Hawlings
Westinghouse, Church, Kerr Cu
Lopeka
Westinghouse, Church, Kerr Co
Bond ‘House
Westinghouse, Church Kerr Co
Gifta
Merry Christmas Travelogues edited by James Murphy
A collage of holiday notes and ads from New York and London era shops. It highlights real estate firms Hosford Investment Co and several local merchants, gift boxes, chocolates, and Christmas offerings. It also mentions theatre and racing events, phonographs, and specialty shops in a bustling festive catalog tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murphy
New York
London
Everywhere
The
Trafford
Dick Brod
Thiever Joy Life
Wiedemann
Hosford Company
Mesars
Hosford and Brooks
Wiedemann's
Lowney
Fiveland
State Bank
Hosford Investment Co
Commonrselé
Jlave
Pure Milk and Christmas Wonders in Lawrence
A 1908 Lawrence item describes Chaumney and Son dairy rigorously testing for tuberculosis with a small herd culled to keep purity. It extols Headley’s Christmas window, an Addressograph exhibit, electric light growth, and the Journal’s telegraph reach. Also advertises Educator Shoes and a Palace of Sweets on South Massachusetts street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fein
Panon-Kewman
Chaumney & Son
Iwe
Acme
Headley’s
Headley
Dave Harum
Arkansas
Supparison
Electrc Light Company
Electric Light Company
Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
Allendorpf
Ream
Sandy
Palace of Sweets
Tariff on Steel in Congress Faces Complex Details
Washington December 18 The house ways and means committee struggles to set an equitable steel tariff schedule. Andrew Carnegie views and Schwab testimony fail to provide clear outcomes of tariff reductions. The report mentions local ads for Boyles and Indian Store in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medoln
Washington
Houseways and Means
Andrew Carnegie
Charles M. Schwab
River people urged fair river legislation response
The Journal urges balanced action as legislature nears river law work. It cites a World letter by W. H. Smith and J. B. Blevins, arguing for relief for flood sufferers and fairness to all sides including Bowersock and Grant Towns. The piece stresses avoiding reprisals and considering northern and southern bank interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Smith
J. B. Blevins
Bowersock
Grant Townsup
Santa Claus Sends Christmas Cheer to Lawrence Shops
A whimsical dispatch from Wireless North Pole dated December 18 portrays Santa Claus urging Lawrence merchants to stock fine cannies nuts and fruits for Douglas County children. The message praises West End Grocery owner Kasold and West End Bakery Wolf and Menzel, noting their modern facilities and strong reputations. It also mentions general Christmas gift ideas like diamonds, and references Gustafson Specials and attorney general pick George W. Wickersham in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kasold
Muareum Heinderr Wireless
North Pule
West End
Lawrence
Huns
Douglas County
Santa Claus
E. Aa. Dsasuld
St Nick
Kasvid
Square
Kasaid
Christchus
West End Bakery
Wolf and Mensel
Majeuns Itemueer Wireless
Reuain
Doug
Dow
Wolf & Meusel
Auty
Toeir
College Widow at Baker University draws crowded crowd
The College Widow, staged at Centenary hall in Ballwin, drew a packed audience for the Junior class production directed by Gertrude Mussler. A George Ade comedy on college life with football as a centerpiece delighted viewers, led by Zulu Green as the Widow and Clarence Bean as Billy Bolton, with strong turns by Roy Cos Elam Hicks Clyde Colfman and the full cast delivering broad humor and polished staging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elasphy
Baker Universe
Ballwin
King Aisthur
Gertrude Mussler
Lawrence
Centenary Hall
George Ade
Ally
Oliver Brown
Lioneis Cooper
Lirata Bolton
Day Smith
Marty McGowan
the Vouch
Alva Wilgus
Duck Latabee
Willard di
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Neville’s Gerner
J. M. Neville
Bell Phone
F. Gill
Lyric Richards
Aurora
Sherlock Holmes
Limited Express
Mr. Dean
Mme
Bloom
Groc
Eries
Coates & ‘Co
B. Sutton
Flushing
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Thornton J. Aunns
William E. Annis
Peter C. Hains, Jr
Annis
Lain
Ivory
Alderman Morgan
Haies
Flushing Creek
BRC
Hangas
Gibbon
Neb
T Uhe
State Bank of
Keene
Commercial Bank of
Vosses
Keene Bank
Commercial Bank
G. T. Holloway
Holloway
Buch
John Bueh
Margaret Hill McCarter
Tudinn
Mass
Straffon
Tray
Straffons
Fife
Cushire
Stratfon
Gillette Safety Ra
Straffon's
Ed Parsons
Yuletide
Palace of Sweety
Fein
Christus
Strenffenn
J. H. Cohn
T Christinas
Gustafson
Boyles
Mass. Street
McCulloch’s Drug Store
Ed. Parsons
Chamney Dairy
Gan
Fem’s
Faxon-Newman
National Bank
Lawrence National Bank
Rochester
Kennedy & Krnst
Buttlehones
West End Grocery
Lea Gustafson
Tait
George W. Wickersham
Chicago
St. Lawrence, Kane
Glass
Baker Univer
Sity
Warrisburg
Superior Court
John H.sanderson
James M. Shinacker
Board of Public Grounds and Buildings
William P. Snyder
William L. Mathues
Wiedemsan's
Ivomie Book Co
Wayne
Muother
Lisle Fessery
Ald yeiTet
Innes, Bullene & Hackman
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