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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
2
Lawrence Kansas editorials defend Burton while criticizing Teller and propose political reform. The column questions resignations possible for Burton, argues rural delivery faults cause postal deficits, and urges tighter bird protection laws and fair access to services amid calls for accountability in state politics.
Indications emerge that James Hazen Hyde, known as Jim, is facing scrutiny tied to a 4 year old $100,000 dinner for actress Madame Rejane. The event thrust him into the public eye and continues to affect his reputation in multiple ways.
The piece traces how Hyde rose in elite circles only to spark a major official probe into his business life after a notorious $100,000 dinner. Once pampered, he faced removal from power, exile, and public shaming, now attempting a cautious return to society.
The piece portrays Russia as deteriorating beyond repair with revolution giving way to tyranny. It describes murder and rapine as common, rich fortifications and peasant fear, and a society edging toward collapse similar to a historical continental upheaval but without a Napoleon to reshape it.
Readings factories announce a nationwide 10 percent price rise on all furniture ahead of the New Year. Buyers are urged to act now to lock in current low prices before the advance takes effect.
Attention New Englanders. The annual banquet of the Sons and Daughters of New England will be held at Journal hall December 21 evening. Officers invite nonmembers meeting rules to join. dues include banquet ticket fifty cents. supplies due by December 21 at the hall. Joe King, once a barber here, now a Republican candidate for the legislature.
Mrs S. Weatherby recalls a W C T U effort to improve a county jail. The commission originally let a single cell contract but upon complaint the plan was revised to four cells. The first occupant of the renovated jail cell was a woman.
The W. G. inspection of Company H K N G was held with Col. Metcalf as inspecting officer. Hugh Means acted due to Metcalf’s bad arm. Large attendance and strong performance pleased star officers. Lawrence committee adjourned the meeting and will reconvene at the call of the new president before the next assembly.
A Kansas professor lectured on Greek Mythology at the Ventura club on campus. Michigan may visit Ann Arbor for a fall football game as Kansas weighs the plan with the athletic board. Lectures include W A McKeever on newspapers psychology and law lectures by Dr. Burdick with talks in Garden City and South Meas ter I T. Choir concerts by Y M C A and K A Mandello club feature Jayhawker Quartet.
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes a Kansas incident where a six year drought of apple crops followed a fad for hunting birds near Lawrence. It argues birds regulate insect pests, yet rural residents oppose game laws unless they are effective.
The article warns readers about stricter enforcement of postal regulations after General Cortelyou orders rigid checks on second and third class mail. It cautions against cheating the government, mentions tax collection and sheriffs, and notes local business topics including furs, shopping habits, and a Topeka billboard image of John Sullivan. It also references ongoing meetings with Rev. T. H. Gourly.
A Topeka column praises Elmer House’s book At the Grass Roots as homelike sketches reflecting everyday rural life now in holiday trade. It lauds House as Second Thought Man of the Capital for gentle humor and humane portrayal. The piece also notes local shopping patterns, gas lighting offers, Blue Cream Balm, Ely Bros mail order, and Dr Thomas Electric Oil as household aids.
Lawrence readers are invited to buy W Morgan's A Journey of 8 Jayhawker advertised by University Book Stores and Rowlands Stevenson. The travelogue of Europe is praised for bright, cheerful letters and an impressionistic view.
W. T. Neate advertises a steam cleaner that removes shine from suits, inviting readers to try it at Hone Vale Street, VA.
Santa Barbara, a quaint mission town, remains a premier seaside resort in California. The old mission, first preached to American Indians by Spanish friars, attracts thousands yearly via Union Pacific routes. City and depot agents E. Alexander and T. Shanklin provide inn rate details.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Hodlen's Ar Nice Salve and a Dr. Grezoty from Hops. The text includes stray phrases about feet for cot, bocce, and references to a Dick Lootbere drag itrs, with unclear age and context.
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