The Journal of Lawrence Kansas History and Reach
The Journal, established in 13é7 as Lawrence Republican, merged with the State Journal and Lawrence Tribune to become a leading Territorial newspaper. It offers a daily Associated Press report and a weekly sixteen page edition. subscriptions vary by city and county, with offices listed in Lawrence Kansas.
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Lawrence Republican
Aoon
State Journal
Harald of Freedom
Lawrence ‘Tribune
Associated Proe
Journal Deity Edition
Journal
Kansas
the Journal
Lawrence Urges Unity and Reform Amid City Growth
A Kansas column argues Lawrence must unite to foster growth, praising community spirit while criticizing political brinkmanship of editors and lawyers. It notes Wichita’s cohesion as a model and calls for consideration of commission government for second class cities, including Topeka salary debates.
The Senatorship contest in state politics
Readers are urged to rally behind W B Stubbs for United States senator amid a field of candidates. The letter-writer praises Stubbs as honest and fearless, urging popular support over political insiders, while contrasting lobbying by some to promote good laws with criticism of privilege seeking in Topeka. The piece also contends Roosevelt’s views toward Adolph Busch lack public support, and dismisses a war with Japan as unlikely. An advertisement for Texas Wonder kidney cure follows, listing mailing details and testimonials.
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W. B Stubbs
Stubbs
Haslett Not Held In Desota Tragedy Case
Archie Hazlett once detained as a suspect in the Desota tragedy is not the man sought but will be watched by police for his general reputation. Reared near Desota, he has a bad neighborly record, and officers deem him not the wanted assailant while noting he may have attacked Miss Heckert without robbery intent. Pine Salve Carbolized advertised as antiseptic for eczema chapped skin and minor injuries, sold by UO, P. Barber & Son.
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Archie Hazlett
DeSota
Hazlett
Miss Heckert
Uo, P. Barber & Son
Commission
Itg
Deepwater
Galveston
Jesson
Sturm
RK. Waverly Smith
Farrel D. Miner
Walter Gresham
Meayor
Snanes
Oberlin High School Keystone praised by Journal
The Journal received a copy of The Keystone printed by Oberlin High School in Oberlin Kansas. Donald E Riste formerly of this city is business manager and the publication features notable advertising. The piece touts PILES CUREDIN as a guaranteed remedy with 670 4 days and a money refund offer.
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Keystone
Oberlin, Kansas
Donald E. Riste
Donald
The
Eaner
Grand Rally at St Luke’s Church Raises Funds
At St Luke’s A M E church rally last Sunday $545.79 was raised for the trustee department. Pastor Rev J M Brown and the trustees thank all friends for contributions and assure a satisfactory application. A sentence notes a woman’s effort to buy a cheap article and mentions heated arguments.
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St. Luke’s Aa. M. E. Church
J. M. Brown
Home remedy for rheumatism and kidney trouble pitch
A large Eastern publication promotes at home remedies for rheumatism and kidney bladder troubles. It praises Fluid Extract Dandelion and Compound Kuirgun with Sarsaparilla, sold by prescription pharmacies, mixed by shaking, adults take a teaspoon after meals and before bed with water. The local druggist says it targets kidney function and blood toxins, claiming it relieves pains and swelling.
A Lawrence boy reads a century-old Ulster County paper
A restored Saturday issue of the Ulster County Gazette New York from a century ago is described as quaint and valuable. It preserves brief articles about the French Army and Austrian battles around October, a memorial to George Washington, a long poem by a young lady, and a note on Washington's entombment.
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Ulster County Gazetty
N.Y. Dan
Zueiel
Aieutenant
Theo Lulluws
Gev
Washington
George Town
Double Termes Change Proposed in Topeka House
In Topeka on January 11 two resolutions were offered to amend the state constitution. One by Representative Ham would extend the governor and other statewide officers terms from two to four years. The Barriman measure provides for electing half the state senate at each general election, with all senators from even numbered districts up for election at one general election and the others in the alternate year. The text notes general political musings and a Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement error remnants.
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Topeka
House
Ham
Insurance
Barriman
State Senate
Senate
Galveston’s shift to a five member city commission
The piece argues ward aldermen and at large mayoral systems failed Galveston, urging a five member commission form led by a mayor and four department managers. It describes the commission’s authority, election timing, and how it silences petty politics, with evidence from Galveston’s response to disaster and ongoing operations.
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Glalvesten Commission
Austin
Galveston
The Little Joker at the Theatre
A two act play set in a summer hotel in the Adirondack Mountains and at Tumebe Swift’s country villa. It features the work of leading New York scenic artists and builders and includes complete furnishing, lighting, and all paraphernalia for a first class production.
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Joker
Adirondack Mountains
Othe
Tumebe Swifts Country Villa
New York
The Illusion of Beatrice Delights Maude Fealy Cast
The Illusion of Beatrice features Maude Fealy in a leading role as a foundling princess. She displays a wide emotional range from comedy to deep heartache, drawing praise from critics and audiences alike. Strong expectations rise for a fashionable society crowd to attend.
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Beatrice
Maude
Maude Fealy
Wanted Column Listings From Lawrenc e Kansas Papers
A jumble of want ads seeks work boards houses and sales. Items promise board for student workers railroad commissary clerk positions with Bell phone contact and general store help. Real estate and farm listings note multiple properties from Lawrence area plus rental rooms and 20 acres near Leavenworth Kansas with prices and contacts.
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Business College
Bell Phone
Lost watch and stray items flash across a mixed classified note
A garbled advert lists lost items including a heavy silver M856 watch with a stamwinder and Elgin case. It mentions a Fox Terrier named Paty and a man Heward, with a reward offered if found. Contact is T. A. Winehell at 122 New York Street.
Missouri and Kansas Telephone Directors list
A dated roster of names and residences appears, listing Missouri and Kansas Telephone Directors and associated addresses along Main Street and nearby avenues. The compilation includes numerous individuals such as Brown, Crowdar, Habbel, Knight, Lamb, Marrow, Martin, Mifflin, Miller, Ousdahl, Rensdell, Snowden, Sencer, Webber, Williams, and Wright among others with street addresses and city references.
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Missouri and Kansas Telephone Directors
Alford LL
Rescener Room
Y. M. GL
Brown
Delaware, Brown, & Tentuss
Misin
Crowdar
Frank
Htlanie Island
Hiehback
J. Wi
Mass
Habbel
Pennsylvania Main
Aewheath
Dhunkins
Tdi
Tennesse
Dihude Hsland
Marrow
John
Alabama
Martin
Wm. G
Ohio
Mifflin
Ht. E
New Jersey
Miller
Maple— —Main
C. G
Main
Mitchell
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Lawrence, Kanes
Member Assoclated Press
Official County Paper
Official City Paper
Lawrence Journal Company
J. Brady
Lawrence, Kan
Lawrence
Sashes
Laweyes
Witings
Mer
Wichita
Supreme Court
United States
Oosevelt
Adolph Busch
Busch
Captain Hobeen
Japan
Texas Wonder
W. Hall
Olive Street
Haslett
Droz
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New Toy
Zephyr
iBowersock Mills & Power Co
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Tolado, C
F. J.cheney
Galveston Wa
Systeu
Siy
Giulvestun
Fhat
Deepwater Committee
San Francisco
Memphis
England
Boards of Trade
Tiee
Ay A
Indanes Children
Eeeon
Castoria
Bears
Aes
Pilatias of
Beck.a
Lawrence Sturna
Company — Lawrenes
Kan
Tor
Esanis
Raassay
Hasford Investment Co
Ade Hhitt Contractiag Company
Kates Cry
Yuri Tur
Beune
Duall Damn Uy
Ua Deceit
Mhone Jiu
Eudora
Kaus
Isis
Fuir
Bewe
Sul
Slamp
Joseph AL Alesander
Dreseq
Dave Litwin
Fok Sale
Meheune & Sten Spee
Pari Tune
Luis
John We Smith
Kansas City
Heits Tor
Julia W. Smith
Apex
Gen
Hutson
Callas
Kentucky
Douglass County
Court House
Eliza Quinlan Bell
Good Farms
C. B. Henford Investment Co
Indiana Street
Manhattan
Keolere Book
Hampahira Street
J.H Gillham
Vermont Street
New Hampshire Street
Alabama Street
Dao Mass
East
Brock
Mass. Serer
Frank* Gee
Mase
Kar
Trevino
Kra'der
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