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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1901
Page
2
North Lawrence Christian church hosted a Christmas program with a tree tableaux and other features last night. Joyful shouts from Lawrence households were heard this morning, reflecting community celebration.
The Santa Fe depot is ready for use with Thadapst seating, two waiting rooms and an operator room. New instruments and furnishings are added, a brick wall is being built south of the depot, and two south doors are removed to aid access. The change is praised as the greatest improvement in years. The State Teachers Association plans a Topeka meeting tonight with many from Lawrence traveling tomorrow.
Last evening's pre holiday shopping in Lawrence faced rain mud and chill as showers began after 6 PM and continued off and on. Despite the slick crossings and wet streets merchants reported strong holiday sales with late shoppers still out at midnight. Wilder Bros advertised warm undergarments as winter wear remains in demand.
DiMe West Arrested after Nellie Thomas reports an assault by West on the 14 year old girl. Police found the pair in a north river area vacant house around 7 39 p m. West will face county court trial. town quiet with closures and sales preparations.
Three visitors from New Mexico misread a door sign for Senator Gamble in a Washington Capitol corridor. They entered the office, asking about the "layout," "wheel," and "gine" as a puzzled clerk explained the misspelled label and misinterpreted signage.
The article reports on Quentin Roosevelt, son of President Theodore Roosevelt, showing discontent with the presidency era. It references the White House staff and garden duties as a backdrop for his views while noting public commentary from the New York World.
A flood of regional travel records notes Mr CG Titus visiting Topeka with friends while Mrs F S Bangs and Miss Grace Bangs head to Kanaan City for a week. Various residents, including Mr Marvin Creager and Miss Abbia Clark, plan gatherings and nuptials in Lawrence and Warrensburg. the city hosts gatherings, bands, and holiday events as commitments unfold.
Mr Nadelhoffer states he is through with all University work and has his skilled laborers at Henry Street ready to perform work promptly and satisfactorily for clients.
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