26 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1907
Page
1
Fractured OCR text describes a builder involved in a project at Ames, mentioning contractors, expenses, materials, and satisfaction with work. It references architects, plans, and a contractor, with doubts about who did what and how the job was handled, in a tone of complaint and inquiry.
Fragmentary market notice appears with garbled vendor names and lines about Chicago markets and items like livery, tires, and hardware. Content is unreadable in places but suggests a local trading page with names and prices missing.
The A O U W delegates gathered for a three day session amid high attendance and lively reviews. Speakers included John McKenzie and Mr. Sajvenes, with performances by the orchestra and glee club. Government Post representatives and teams from Topeka and Speka drew praise for discipline and spirit.
The article notes AO U W nominations and a finance discussion on coat fares for Indi House. Officials consider a subsidy, weighing costs and public benefit as part of the budget planning.
A missing child case ends with the recovery of the youngster at a Gypsy camp. Authorities corroborate the child's identity and place the suspect under inquiry. The discovery concludes the search that spiraled through local neighborhoods and camps.
Fragmented OCR text alleges accuses, bids, and changes in stance. It mentions general, chief of staff, treason framing, and a surrender context, but the garbled source limits clear facts and names.
In Denver on Feb 20 Benjamin Wright confessed to poisoning his wife and daughter Totus after friction with his family. Police say no poison found in Wright’s stomach while his wife and daughter died in agony. a warrant for the wife’s arrest has been issued amid a police record noting the family’s troubled history at 729 Mass St.
Gov Hoch reads emergency message to legislature as the senate faces dire political crisis. The piece condemns Senate indifference and warns of political upheaval while the governor acts decisively.
In New York this morning Harriman testified on the public issues and his ties to a construction venture. The questioning focused on potential conflicts and whether he had an interest in the St Louis transfer and related corporate dealings. The testimony also covered past actions and whether dividends or trust controls affected company decisions.
New plumbing establishment announces readiness to handle all lines of plumbing work. Fred Olson offers first class service with home and bell phones listed, located at 1220 New York Street.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw, who retires March 4, is slated to become president of the newly organized Carnegie Trust company of New York, according to a story published today.
A terse note reports a Stillings bill passing the senate and being referred to a committee. The item reads as a brief business exchange, touting Searles Bros. butchers and urging readers to visit Shulz the Tailor at 911 Mass upstairs for spring suits.
Police issue notice to search for Marshall Parker and Lillian Parker both aliasing as Joe Gans and Brown respectively. They are accused of grand larceny including stolen diamonds from a domestic worker and a sunburst piece. First arrests reported in Philadelphia. Local sightings noted with references to the east bottoms incident and two oddly colored garls. Nearby ad blurbs mention hot cakes waffles coffee and a curio store visit.
In the Thaw trial Evelyn makes a strong impression before the jury during cross examination. Prosecutor Jerome struggles against the witness’s quick wit as letters from J D Lyon and references to Hartride complicate the case. Testimony covers Evelyn and Thaw, Europe travel, and defense objections over admissibility of papers and affidavits.
University notes recount trophy sweaters awarded to the football team last fall, portraits of former Professor Engle of the German Department, and a report on campus changes. It covers student examinations, track team duties, a special train fare, and a vivid description of street and building updates as the town and university evolve from a prior era.
Mr Handyshell wed Miss Helen Cross, a teacher at the school where he serves as principal. Denatured alcohol is sold per pint at Straffon’s Drug Store. Wiedemann’s fig cakes are recommended.
A local ad announces J F Broecker offers full shoe repair services with satisfaction guaranteed at No 5 West Warren inviting customers to visit for repairs and cobbling.
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