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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1906
Page
2
Fragmented text recounts sharp political tensions in Kansas with references to rotations in leadership, accusations against Calderhead and Stubbs, and debates over primary safeguards. It notes weather in Concordia and hints at local power struggles and pending elections.
Topeka and Kansas City papers discuss a suspected bid to spark rebellion against Governor Hoch. An editorial by J L Bristow questions the claims and asserts Douglas County mirrors state conditions as described, noting rumors of a planned Kansas Day banquet uprising.
Reported chatter from Topeka and Kansas City about a sensational spring meeting is dismissed as gossip. Republicans statewide emphasize support for Governor Hoch and steady party operations, rejecting calls for revolt or agitation.
A Topeka report alleges court officials in Shawnee County leaked information to jointists during raids. Judge Garver allegedly concealed himself and praised the raid while others allegedly carried out and hid the seized items, prompting calls to identify and discipline the responsible official.
A stray ad page urges immediate care for back and kidney pain with Dean's Kidney Pills and Bardock Blood Bitters, citing patient stories from Lawrence Kansas and Kentucky editor Hamm. It promotes Becktamica Salve for piles and various tonics, touting rapid relief and generic medical trust.
Supplemental list printed for January Telephone Directory shows names and addresses with abbreviations and mis-spellings. Entries include subscribers across multiple states with residential notes, red and white coded locations, and numerous incomplete or corrupted lines from early 20th century records.
The city council met in regular session and approved paving of Birchigan street to the city limits and several street and sewer requests. Protests over east half of Hollint street paving were deferred for two weeks. Various petitions for sidewalks and curbing were discussed or granted, with several streets eyed for brick paving and drainage work.
Nicholson reports 49 cantines and council designates Feb 19 for hearings. Fire dept seeks 700 feet of new hose. bids to be sought next meeting. Electric Light Co pays 75.25, Pax Co 312.48, Home Telephone Co 3869. An ordinance to vacate South end Ohio St failed. An ordinance to pave Lea St passes. A dike payment cap set at 150. Vermont St open steps approved. Council adjourned.
Edward A. Enright, Kansas candidate for the Republican nomination to Congress, issues an open letter challenging Henry J. Allen and Charles Scott to meet him in debates in county seat towns across the district. The request comes as he campaigns in the Kansas district.
C Mr Gebold long served as mayor of Athiene and as president of the Sebald Ebner bank. He died today in Seattle after a lengthy illness. He was a leading capitalist in central Kansas for many years.
Harry Beresfurd, a long-time resident since age 17, has been naturalized as a U S citizen. Documents were processed yesterday at the district court, confirming his status as a United States citizen.
An 19th century ad fragment touts End of World of troubles cure all Bitters by Bach er and Son Toledo Ohio. It cites a testimonial from B H Wells of Beat Grove Indiana and mentions cures for stomach and liver issues and catarrh. Also promotes Wake Hall's Family Pills and humorous moral commentary on marriage.
J N Patterson of Neppda Iowa reports trying multiple medicines for a persistent cough. He commends Foley’s Honey and Tar for aiding a bone cure and notes improved relief after using Barber & Bon’s product mix. The letter urges readers to consider the remedy.
Auction notice lists two parcels in Douglas County with improvements on 40 acres and a 12 acre tract, sale by February 15 with deed to owner Ken aricky Maivero. Also sellers offer Rhode Island cockrels at 47 Rhune Island Street store in Massachusetts Street Bellje red GW wad white tie.
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