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28 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1907
Page
1
The readable lines form a jumbled OCR passage with scattered names and phrases. It contains no clear events, places, or dates, making coherent sense and identification of entities difficult.
The grand lodge elected officers including Crider as grand overseer and Pepperell as grand recorder while debates covered drill classifications and medical examiner fees. Distinguished visitors and speeches highlighted the day with praise for Crider and remarks on fraternal governance and plans.
The grand lodge opened with a sense that progress must accelerate beyond the first two days to avoid a four day session. Officials note the need for a quicker pace to finish business and avoid fatigue among attendees.
An unclear fragment mentions Leavenworth and a person or event affecting a tally or score. The passage is garbled and no coherent actions or outcomes can be determined.
A state measure to require school districts to buy and display the American flag passed the senate. The law enables districts to obtain flag cords and related items with interest rates as low as five percent for optional payments. Morrison Lem and Btraffon’s Drug Store advertise denatured alcohol and related goods.
Topeka reports the house committee endorsed the Miller bill prohibiting high school fraternities in first and second class cities. The measure bars secret school connected groups and allows school boards to expel violators, denying them school privileges.
New York, Feb 28. In the Thaw trial today Dr E was recalled and spent about twenty minutes pressing the witness to read letters aloud as before. The doctor claimed the writer showed signs of instability. the witness refused to confirm insanity in the sense of permanent madness. Jerome pressed for more decisive readings and the defense used the letters to question the writer’s intent and credibility as evidence. Delmas showed limited engagement with the testimony, and Thaw paid little attention to proceedings.
The Interstate Commerce Commission wrapped up the hearing on Union Pacific systems operations with no decision on appealing to compel Harriman and Kahn to testify. Commissioner Lane said Washington would discuss the question. Wiedemann plans extensive store alterations while keeping the shop open and continuing business during the work.
Kansas City Feb 2 federal court actions issued against 133 corporations for failing to file annual state reports penalties total up to half a million dollars. The secretary of state advised the suits and enforcement follows state law.
The house agreed to a conference report on a bill regulating passports and expatriation of naturalized citizens who stay abroad for years. The measure now heads to the president for signature or veto.
Washington February 28 a house bill seeks relief for homesteaders and others with excess charges beyond legal fees commissions and purchase money under land laws. The measure targets those who paid more than required and calls for adjustments.
Candidate notices announce J A Keeler seek re election as mayor subject to Republican primaries with a separate notice for James Brooks seeking justice of the peace and John W Clark also running for re election in the Republican primaries around March 4 and March 15.
Miss May Kanaga announces candidacy for re-election as treasurer of the board of education, subject to Republican primaries.
A damaged fragment recounts a case where James defends himself after Bywaters’ murder. Philip, the brother, is accused while Strother notes the mother's deathbed warning to protect girls. The tale centers on family testimony and emotional recollections in court.
The tale centers on telegrams to reporters during a news event, exposing tension between managers and reporters. It describes how telegram deliveries and hotel reads influenced coverage and sparked debate over ethical rules and deaths mentioned in dispatches.
Fragmentary report notes a missing cashier case in Ontario Oregon with scattered names and dates. The text mentions individuals and a rate bill conference reference but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
In Topeka a group plans a legislative event described as sugar for legislators. The fragment mentions city names and partisan activity with references to a Topeka gathering and ongoing political discussions.
Wheat and corn futures listed for May July and September with transfers across cash. Kansas City receipts show cattle hogs and stockers with price points including heavy packers and feeder categories. Chicago futures echo wheat at May 75 40 and July 7 83 with pork lard futures noted.
Guthrie February 28 The constitutional convention refused cities full control of franchises and granted municipal ownership of public utilities. Mrs R C Morrow to entertain the Foster Whist club tomorrow. Rhode Island Street Paving case denied by Kansas Supreme Court ending the appeal.
Strayed or stolen Simuil curly white Iwired dog with black ears missing. horse wanted weighing 1100 to 1200 pounds. Meade county Kansas notice for inspection on March 6th. Also listings for modern seven room house near university for rent and suburban home sale at 102 Maryland Street.
Topeka February 28 senate spent the morning and early afternoon discussing the Robertson and Stone anti pass proposals. In Leavenworth Edmund Walsh a prominent Democratic politician who began his career in Kansas died there at 81.
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