Lawrence Journal 1904 Political and Economic Notes
Lawrence Journal reports on the National People’s Party committee forming for a presidential nominating convention. It notes Secretary Root’s stance on Panama and Colombia, completion of 100 kilometers of the Orient railroad in Mexico, and stock options for steel trust employees. Kansas Republicans show growing reform vigor. Hanna’s presidential bid looms with solid rumor-based groundwork. New York tax and franchise burdens near single tax concerns. world coffee stats reveal 49,000 plantations and $225 million annual value. Captain Haskell outlines Lawrence’s planned semi centennial, while Hanna secures re election to the U.S. Senate by a historic vote in Ohio showing broad political and business support.
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New York
Mixed political and legal notes across states and conventions
A collage of items covers mining profits in Cripple Creek, Colorado gold, and 823,000 ton ore values. It notes Democratic national committee talks on convention dates in St Louis, Hearst's possible new party, and Bryan's influence. Also reports on post office probe in Nebraska, a Kansas train wreck supervisor and a preacher caught in a tavern violation.
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St. Louia
New York
Chicago
Hearst
St. Louis
Watkins Bank Election Reelects Board and Officers
The Watkins National Bank stockholders re-elected the existing board of directors J B Watking W Hazen A Hill J House J C Moore C H Tucker A C Mitchell. A morning meeting then chose officers: J B Watkins president C A Hill vice president C Z Tucker cashier W E Havzen assistant cashier.
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Watkins’ National Bank
J.B. Watking
W. &. Hazen
A. Hill
J. House
J. C. Moore
C. H. Tucker
A.C. Mitchell
J. B. Watkins
C. A. Hill
C. 2. Tucker
W. E. Havzen
Back From South America John M Robinson Visits Lawrence
John M. Robinson former KU student class of 1892 in civil engineering returns from four years with the Guayaquil Quito railway in Ecuador. He visits his parents on South Massachusetts Street and plans to stay in Lawrence to reconnect with friends.
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John M. Robinson
University of Kansas
T. B. Robinson
Massachusetts Street
Equador
South America
Guayaquil
Quito
Lawrence
Real Estate Transfers Noted In Lawrence Listings
Edith Willey to J W Willey Jr transfers 198 Ohio Street Lawrence for 1200 dollars. Harry Patty and wife to Charles B Kincaide 3 cents of Jot 122 123 add 3 north Lawrence for 1 dollar. Minnis Band C T Arthp to C P Morgan transfers lots 68 and 70 Dearborn Street Baldwin for 6100 dollars.
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Edith Willey
J W Willey, Jr
Ohio Street
Lawrence
Harry Patty
Charles B Kincaide
North Lawrence
Minnis
C P| Morgan
Dearborn Street
Baldwin
Notice to Contractors for Warehouses and Annex
The undersigned invites proposals for furnishing all labor and material to complete a 100 by 125 feet four story warehouse with a four story annex 40 by 74 feet on the east end of Fenry Street. Proposals due noon February 6 1904 at the office. Plans and specifications available. Right reserved to reject any or all bids.
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Fenry Street
Theo Theo
Commercial club banquet in New Eldridge hall
Last night the Commercial club held its annual banquet at New Eldridge with about 150 guests, the largest attendance for a similar anniversary. New members elected, committees named. Haskell Indian Orchestra provided music and Mrs Conn served an elaborate supper. Dr W J Burdick presided as toastmaster with speeches ending past midnight.
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Commercial Club
New Eldridge
Hovel
Lawrence
Haskell Indian Orchestra
Clear and Colder Weather With North Breeze
The wind shifted to a northerly direction yesterday afternoon bringing brisk breezes tonight. This morning the temperature rose noticeably compared with yesterday as skies cleared and a pleasant day followed. Downtown thermometers read about 18 degrees above zero.
Supper fundraiser game at Hughes school house
A playful basketball fundraiser between CPA teams was held at Hughes school house yesterday. Captains Oscar Coz and Link Walters led their squads as Cox’s team posted George F. Leonard 33 John Beneel 14 Chris Sehaacke 15 Aug Guackh 60 L Cox 16 in scoring. Waiters’ squad tallied John Yralls 1 Chas Saunders 12 Chas Altenbernd 9 Will Altenbernd iy L M Waiters 23.
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Hughes
Oscar Coz
Link Walters
Cox
Geo. F. Leonard
John Beneel
Chris Sehaacke
Aug. Guackh
Chas. Saunders
Chas. Altenbernd
Will. Altenbernd
L. M. Waiters
Gambling arrest of Willoughby and Bivens shocks county
Sheriff Myers arrested Henry Willoughby and George Bivens on gambling charges. Willoughby was seized in the forenoon while Bivens was later found in his haunts in the bottoms after an apparent absence from town. Local notices advertise goods and services including coats, hosiery, coal orders, and miscellaneous sales.
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Myers
Henry Willoughby
George Bivens
Willoughby
Bivens
Wrong thinking harms health and success warned
A Boston publication urges disciplined thinking, linking anger fear and worry to bodily harm and ruined prospects. It notes how mental strain affects mothers and infants, damages self-control, and undermines business fortunes, urging correct thinking for achievement.
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Orison
Marces
Landscape gardening and the costly illusion of ancient ruins
The article notes dramatic advances in landscape gardening turning barren ground into grand gardens. It explains planning, transplanting giant trees, creating artificial lakes, and aging features like faux abbeys and grottoes to produce an antique look, with costs ranging from dollars per tree to thousands.
A Jerky Departure At Dinner
A family dinner turns awkward as a daughter defends Milliken a young man praised by the staff and insulted by the father. Bobby the talkative child then reveals Milliken was “sat upon” by his sister last night causing a scene and a quieter tea thereafter.
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Millkin
London
Afllliken
Bobby
Fragmentary 19th century notices and medical ads
A mixed fragment from 1880s era pages includes a courtroom style oath for a law firm, a claim about Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney and Co, and generic medical product ads. The text shows antique notarization details, a love match remark, and promotional lines for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Chamber’s tablets.
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Crry
ToLeno
Lucas County
Prapk J. Coezey
F. J. Oheney _& Co
Ter
Tel
Stormiaid
Hetl
Frank 3
Cheney
W. Gleason
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Favorite Prescription Promises Health For Suffering Women
A testimonial letter touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments including weakness and Prolapsus. The writer from Nye, West Virginia reports weight gain, restored appetite, and improved ability to work after a month of use. The ad offers a $500 reward for uncured cases and notes a free Common Sense Medical Adviser with stamps.
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United States
Belle Hedrick
Nye
Putnam Co
W.va
RV. Pierce
Discovery of Becquerel Rays Through Uranium Experiments
A Century Magazine narrative explains how Becquerel tested sunlight exposure on uranium to provoke photographic effects, hinting at X ray production. An accidental dark room misstep yielded better images, triggering a long chain of experiments that unveiled radioactivity and reshaped physics and chemistry.
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Becquerel
Ernest Merritt
Henri Becquerel
University of Paris
Bouquerel
Great Lump of Iron Ore Near Murabgo Mexico Explored
A vast natural iron ore deposit described as one of the greatest in Mexico lies near Murabgo. The mass rises above the surface with fissures and molten rock, hinting at deeper abundance. German and American iron industry notes discuss productivity, coal cutting, and cost advantages in the U.S. Iron ore.
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Mexico
Murabgo
Tie Co
Republic
New York
Erat
England
Durango
Germany
Herr Maceo
America
Stomach and liver remedy praised by local reader
A reader from Rock Mills Alabama reports a stomach and liver aid found better for digestion than any prior remedy. The 51 year old man says he can eat anything and notes extensive indigestion relief, with Barber Bros selling the product.
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Chamberlain
Emory
Rock Mills, Alo
Salery Barber Bros
Contagion Fears and Cough Remedies Highlight 19th Century Ads
A fragmentary page shows advertisements for Foley’s Honey and Tar cough remedy, Ely’s Cream Balm, and Foley’s Kidney Cure with testimonials. Medical cures are paired with humorous quips, while notices note recovery of Engineer L. E. W. A. R. and local market talk. Strong entities include Foley's, Ely Brothers, and New York addresses. Local commentary echoes market sentiment and health product promotion.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Topeka Resident
A Topeka resident, Henry Page of 902 Boat Fourth Street, recounts recovery after a five week grippe left him weak with kidney trouble. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills, bought at Dick Bros. drug store, for relief and urges readers to seek the same remedy. Doan's is sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agent.
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Jobo H. Cullom
Efiltor
Gatland
Texas
Manafsstars
Chamberlain
Epella
Barlato
Barber Broa
Herry Paga
Topeks
Stresuaya
Grippe
Dean
Lawrence
Dick Bros
Fosters Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Sels Agente
United States
Doan's
Ancient Plant History Shows Wealth in Cultivated Varieties
The article traces how agriculture sparked civilization from nomadic life to settled homes and links horticulture to peaceful home life. It highlights Alphonse de Candolle’s study on cultivated plants and notes cereals such as wheat rice barley millet maize and rye with origins stretching to ancient Egypt China and prehistory.
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Alphonse de Candolle
Isis
China
Europe
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