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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1906
Page
2
A fragmentary OCR of legal notices lists multiple law offices and titles. It mentions attorneys at law with addresses in banks, national banks, and commercial buildings, plus real estate services and insurance agents. The text shows room numbers and general office details rather than a cohesive action or announcement.
Washington February 1 Congress moves to investigate legality of a fraud order against the People's United States Bank of St Louis. Representative Campbell of Kansas offers a resolution charging the postal service with wrongdoing based on its action against the bank run by Er G Lewis. The probe aims to verify the order's legitimacy and the bank's alleged fraudulent practices.
In Topeka, critics say nominating a republican state ticket by primary is unfeasible under current law. Estimated expense tops 3,000,000 largely to fund candidates who are often poor. Until a law requires primaries for all parties on the same day at public expense, the system is deemed impractical. More costs would hit judges, clerks, and ballot printing.
During Washburn college’s 41st anniversary exercises President Norman Plass announced more than 1,000,000 has been subscribed to the endowment fund of 100,000. The eight month total is aimed at reaching the goal by 1915. Donor names were not disclosed.
Frank E Grimes former state treasurer sues Roy Ritchie in district court for 073, claiming an 1175 promissory note. Ritchie, once chief clerk in the treasurer’s office, was served while passing through Topeka on a westbound train en route to New Mexico from Kansas City. Ritchie did not stop in Topeka. Extra choice Colorado apples 50 cents per peck at Ellis. Both phones as
An attempted bombing at the Astor theatre in New York was thwarted when a fuse failed to ignite. Ironworkers are on strike at the site. Van Camp pork and beans and tomatoes soups advertised at Masters. Home phone 59. Outcome doubtful.
Berlin reports growing concern over the Alpekiraa conference outcome as government circles stay hopeful while the press fears failure. Analysts say a breakdown might not threaten Germany, but France could oppose war over Morocco. Local ads list services and shops, including meat orders and Hosiery, with sporadic notices from Mrs Connelly and Mrs Prentice.
Washington hearings on Senator Reed Smoot's case resume with Professor Walter N. Wolfe testifying about plural marriages at Brigham Young College. Wolfe asserts polygamy persists in southern Utah and New Mexico, cites statements by prominent Mormons, and notes increased polygamous cohabitation since Utah statehood. He details endowment house oaths and a plural marriage involving Brigham Young Academy figures, plus a case of a student allegedly wed in Juarez, Mexico.
A Band Stand benefit concert is held Thursday evening February at Aldine Hall under Buchs Fraternal auspices. Rubber bathing caps are available from Dick Brothers for attendees supporting the fund.
A reader questions why council proceedings were omitted while The Journal claims full coverage. The editor explains more inside pages, urging readers to study the entire paper, and notes increased type volume. Also promotes fresh salmon or halibut from Fred Bartz via phone.
Washington Feb 7 Patterson of Colorado speaks in the senate condemning caucus control over treaties with foreign nations. Gustafson has received another dozen dollar safety razors, urging quick purchase at the opee as supplies won’t last long.
SUZ BANK. Devlin receivers sue J. T. Badley and Central National Bank to compel return of property Devlin deeded to secure notes before his death. Trustees Hurley, Leland, Reeves file US district suit in Topeka. Also reports a missing well dressed woman found on Niagara river grass and a miners strike hint in New York coal roads.
Pittsburg amateur sports note from February reports that Sergeant Bert A. Goble of Company E 15th Infantry, who died by his own action at Fort Leavenworth, is well known in local sports circles. For years he held the local bicycle long-distance championship and postcard vendor Waughton's offered a wide variety of Post Cards.
Oliver Taigny former French Charge d Affaires at Ciracas arrives Washington Feb 7 saying he received his passports. He states police prevented his re-entry at La Gauyra after leaving the country. Local notes mention score cards at Wolf's Book Store.
Omaha February 7 The trial of Pat Crowe charged with robbing A Cudahy of 25 000 in connection with the kidnapping of his son began today and is expected to take several days to secure a jury. Also notes US consulate issue and other brief items from the era.
Mrs S H Andrews widow of the late Capt H J Andrews is gravely ill after a gas explosion last Friday. She was severely burned and by noon today her condition worsened with intense suffering, and no recovery is believed possible through the night.
Kansas City report says M M Letts, Santa Fe agent at Princeton Kansas, admitted aiding theft of several thousand dollars in tickets and setting fire to the depot to hide the robbery. He previously escaped custody two years ago and was arrested last month at Panama. He is held at the penitentiary for five years.
Local society notes list travel to Indian Territory and Chicago, visits in town by Essig White, Clara Smith, Lizzie Sheldon, and Mrs. J. N. Roberts, and entertainment plans at whist and dinners. Mentions of club meetings, dances, engagements, and travel for numerous residents including Miss Maude Spencer, Miss Mitchell, and Prof. and Mrs. Bailey. Also references to university and church social events, a spider web social, and a large Missouri glee club benefit at F. A. A. hall.
January bulletin by the Kansas state board of health, led by Prof E H S Halley, analyzes Lawrence markets' products. Several items show adulteration or preservatives, including Borax in Vienna sausage, artificial coloring in ketchup, and varying purity in syrups and baking powders. The report urges enforcement and publication of impure items and manufacturers by county papers.
James B. Hopkins son of Diamond Match vice president James Hopkins wed Miss J B Kelly in a secret ceremony in Clayton on Monday. The report notes strong favor for clean markets and promotes Hess market cleanliness with an invitation to visit. The brief ends with a stray line about ages.
Fragments describe a routine court day with unclear names and a brief note about repairs. Mentions Lt Gustafson hiring workers to perform minor repair tasks at 717 Mass. Seems to summarize a small municipal notice or stray OCR text fragment.
A. Hinton offers made to measure suits, coats, and ladies akirte with spring and summer samples. Free pickup and delivery of dry cleaning and pressing. Located at 736 Mass. Ave, Bell phone 457 red.
Dispatch reports Mrs. Bleakley took custody of a child by habeas corpus and fled to Moline to seek protection from Judge Smart. Mrs. Barclay, named mother per Lawrence decision, remains unaware the child is in her hometown and may pursue possession. Enamel the zinc bath rub with Raymond's Bath Enamel.
In Topeka on February 7 a jury in district court found Chas McGregor guilty of keeping a nuisance after state attorney Frank Foner questioned local defense. This marks the first successful conviction in a series led by Judge T F Garver for Shawnee County, a case Judge Garver had not personally overseen previously. Lawrence Transfer Company, 632 Mass St, phones 15.
Washington report notes Dr. H W Wiley accuses common foods of harming infants, citing over a million sacrificed to soothing syrups and pain killers and more than twice that killed by impure milk. He warns foods are fraught with harmful agents, fearing to return to the table. A separate classified line offers household goods with small down payment and installment options.
Cleveland, February 7. Lawrence E. Cummings, once a bookkeeper for P. R. Fahey and Co stock and grain brokers, has been jailed on embezzlement charges. The alleged theft is blamed for the firm’s failure. Also notes Valentine displays and a late debate on the railroad rate bill in Washington.
Baltimore February 7 The annual convention of the Woman Suffrage Association opened with a large turnout. Nearly all prominent suffrage leaders are present during this highly attended gathering.
Fine 1800 acre ranch in west central Kansas to exchange for a Douglas county farm. Includes good house, barn and sheds, well watered and fenced. 180 acres in cultivation and 500 acres alfalfa land. Capable of running 300 cattle with 250 high grade cattle on land. For sale at market price if ranch is sold. Price 12.50 per acre.
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