Uncertain Town Tales and Rail News Stir Local Skits
A jumble of quirky notes and local gossip spans oddities about a man in town, Gen Funston heading to the Philippines, court cases in Douglas county, and political expects. It also covers Kansas City officials, mayoral missteps, the Leavenworth notoriety, and a note on Union Pacific’s new motor train costing gas estimates and fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Hies
Himsielf
Union Pacific
Pew
Dow
Trafic
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Dutt
Controversy Over Naval Battleship Plans and Court House Talks
The article mixes sensational gossip about Mrs Chadwick with a discussion of Missouri officials visiting Lawrence to evaluate their court house. It also covers Secretary Bonaparte and conflicting navy board reports on warship construction, detailing favored battleship tonnage, cruiser requests, and political expectations for Congress in expanding the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Court House
Wen
Dockery
Galletia
Missouri
Gallatin
Missouriaps
University
Bonaparte
General Board of the Navy
Board of Construction
Admiral Dewey
Bureau of Navigation
Naval War Vallexe
Great Britain
United ‘Tales Navy
South Carling
Michigan
Tve
Sento
Fiat
Los Rouge
South Carolina
Congress
Drunken soldiers and police riot in Odessa streets
A correspondent details militar hooligan outrages in Odessa. A drunken soldier fired at a carriage, was wounded by an officer, and a drunken policeman shot a woman. both were involved in later police killings. Robberies and violence nearby involved soldiers and pickets, with multiple assaults and a nine year old girl chased by hooligans.
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Cathedral Place
Sway
Jug brigades march into city in solid column
Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland Jug Brigades arrive in Baltimore in a dense column. Vendors display jugs and demijohns as crowds gather near Sampson Street and nearby docks. Several steamers carry groups toward the waterfront amid holiday bustle and tense scenes downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Colonisia
Baltimore Herald
Gffelal
Mary Tail
Indian Gratitude Unearths a Turbulent Story of Fear and Mercy
A chaotic reminiscence recalls a skirmish where two girls shield a fence from a crowd, injuring several. Wilt, framed for murder years earlier, seeks mercy as Seketer helps defend him at trial. a pardon appeal unravels, spurring officials to act and a prison term to loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Seketer
Goull
First Christmas Gift From China Laundry Teas
A New York Sun reader recalls two small square tea packets from a Chinese laundry with Chinese writing and a humorous mispronunciation Kilmus. The anecdote contrasts dialogue with the laundryman and notes cultural curiosity about gifts and customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Findlerep
New York Sun
Uni
Paying Resolution and City Clerk Notice in Lawrence
The Lawrence city council adopted a public works resolution January 2 1800 to grade curb and pave Warren street and intersecting alleys with vitrified brick over sand foundation in a ten installment plan. City Clerk D Brooks notes publication for ten consecutive days. Also included are assorted advertisements for Ely's Cream Balm, cough remedies, and sewing machine services.
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Lawwrence Daily Journal
Lawrence
Kansas
Warren Street
City of
Massachusetts Street
New Jersey Street
New Hampshire Street
D. Brooks
Clark
Ely
Blg Brothers
Warren St
New York
Lost Between 016 Onlo Street and 1332 Tennessee Street Cameo Brooch
Classified snippets show multiple sale and rental notices, a reward offer, and employment seeking entries from Journal office. Items include real estate listings for houses in good condition, an organ for sale, a two story frame residence, a farewell sale of goods, and a paid travel position.
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Onlo Street
Tennessee Street
Ohio
Atreet
C. G. Hawk
Massau
York Street
Delty Water
C.G. Hawk
Mass
Herpicide Promises Dandruff Germ Elimination
An advertisement promotes Herpicide as a science based hair treatment that destroys dandruff germs, stops irritation, and keeps the scalp clean. It claims only genuine Herpicide works and offers a 100 stamp pamphlet from The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan. Special agents Woodward & Co distribute.
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Dendree
Pam
Detroit
Mich
Woodward
Agen's
Forced Marve and Travel Tips Highlight Class Travel
A fragment discusses Marve Lees of Comcord Kentucky noting long headaches and pain eased by Bachlen's Archxa Salve. It then criticizes the myth of inferior travelers and extols Pacific railroad sleepers as comfortable and economical for long cross country trips, urging careful preparation and usefulness for tourism.
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B. F. Lees
Comcord
Bachlen
Borne
Dick Bros
Deng Ature
Asc
California
Asve & Aeng Sam
Moway
Medermond
Traewlet
Pacific
Unios Pacific
Seeter LU
Telephone Subscribers January 1 Supplemental List
Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company publishes a January 1 supplemental subscriber list. The item lists numerous names and addresses with line details including street, city abbreviations, and Red or White color codes, noting Main and rural routes.
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Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company
The
Telephone Objectory
Addis
S. A
Mass
Argubright
J.P
Arthur
L. H
Lyon
Brune
Geo
Butler
J. L
Coleman
W. A
Mt Pew
Ice
Thomas
Miss. White
Johnson
Mra.C.b
Kelsey
Jack 1
R. I. White
Meyers
R. J
Maas
Morris
W. F
Olmetead
Atchie
W. Warren
Owens
W. H
Y. An GA
Shields
W.J
Goderwood
Wdi
Ward
Maln
D. W
Wicks
J. W
Malin
White
Williams
J. S
Winay
I. L
Copeland
Theo
Ohio
Carter
Oval
Hates
K. W
Tinton
J -H
Howell
Justin
Frank
Waite
Brain
Penn St
Whitegut, Smith
Mra. C
Alabima
Far HoSGARDEN Potato Disease and Treatment
A detailed note on late blight of potatoes explaining that the disease stems from a parasitic fungus, not merely wet weather. It describes spore germination, the mycelium life cycle, and how tubers rot, plus preventive controls including Bordeaux mixture applied at first appearance and at 10 to 14 day intervals.
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Witiele
Arlzen
Massee
Bordeaux
City to grade pave Kentucky Street improvements
Lawrences Daily Journal notes a January 2 1906 city council meeting adopted resolutions for grading curbing and paving Kentucky Street from Winthrop to Lee with brick surfacing and sand foundation. The plan includes a 30 foot width and a 10 year assessment payment schedule, as city clerk Olea records.
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Lawrences Daily Journal
Lawrence
Kans
City Coubel
Kentucky Street
Winthrop Street
Lee Street
D. Brooks City Clark
Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Itching Hives
A fragmentary ad notes a topical remedy named Dean's Ointment claiming cures for skin itching and related discomfort. It advertises the product as usable day or night with a price of 00 cents, typical of era medical potions.
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Bereich
Dean
Restaurant Moves to Larger Space in Haker Building
J. On Sohrenar relocates his restaurant to the Haker building at 928 Mags Street, enabling a larger operation. The move anticipates increased business and improved service capacity for diners in the area.
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J. ON
Sohrenar
Haker
Mags.St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawrence Daily Journa
Lawrence. Henges
Associated Press
Lawrence Journal Company
A. L. Brady
Sucuna
Lawrente Republicet
Laltancoon
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Trimn
Kuin
Meneame
Jovanas
Territors
Jovesar
Joana
Dussidees
the Journal
Lawrense, Kansas
Satan
Gen
Funston
Philippines
New York Supreme Court
Rogers
Germany
Lawrence Dame
Fresh
Alice Roosevelt
Wiehlta
Puiloaa Company
Kangig
Kansas City
Kansan
Lutomag
Jr. Tf. Rogers
Aparchy
Araight
Mra. Chadwick
Marty
King
Dick Bros. Deng
St Louis
Lou
Agend
Castoria
Ares
Prion
England
Sussex
Beer
Brigge
Hicks
Boston
Rockland
Whittler
Mia
Anais Boster
Pittsburg
Dick Brew
Pelos Soc
Kanes City
St. Louis
Monte Avein
Foley
C. J. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Barber & Son's Drug Store
C. E. Porter
Wakz Ocolumis
Yulei Gantleamen
Omce
Wolver City
Enyaira
Alabama Street
Alahace Street
Orr
al. B. Cone
Alabama
Henry Street
Ghous &Ys
Amress M
Journal Oniee
John W. Smith
Tooms
Tennesees Street
SaJe
Lawresee Journal
J. A. Alexander, Lawrence, Kane
Mary A
Lawrence Feader
Lee
Col. Wers
Kaneus
Enya
Iain
Niebt
Dick Brow
Sistor
Buiisto
Gale Wen
United States
Far Hosgarden
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Ari Te
New York Tribune-Farmer
Journal Co
Nyone
Lawrence List Kia Company
Erated
Lawrence, Kan
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Via
National Live Stock Association
National Wool Growers Association
American Stock Growers Association
Sharklin
al. E. Alexander
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