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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1904
Page
4
Holland Wheeler voices criticisms of the Bridge street river fill and dam construction. He argues inadequate welding of earth and stone, insufficient bank height near the Moor and dam, and excessive light spans with misaligned old spans requiring immediate repairs for public safety.
Marshal T K Prentice appeals to all merchants to renew their city licenses before business resumes. The police court imposes penalties for late renewal. Public notice dated January 14 1904 also promoting magazine stock at Smiths News Depot and Wilder Bros flannel underwear display.
The Northwestern lists over two hundred policies in Lawrence and claims lower net costs than any comparable policy. J R K Griggs promotes policy comparisons while Mrs. Witter sells remnants from stock at drastic discounts including bolts and linens ending February 1.
The athletic board of the University of Kansas considers a large indoor track meet at Convention Hall Kansas City in late February between Kansas and Missouri. The event would exclude the 100 yard dash and hammer and discus throws. If held, it could start an annual Mid-winter track contest series. The MWand Book of Kansas libraries by Carrie M. Watson and Edith Clark is ready for distribution as Bulletin IV No.6, Library movement history in Kansas.
California bound passenger traffic increases daily with the California Limited and Golden State Limited filled to capacity. Other trains carry hundreds to the coast as officials note no sharp rise over last year. W H Gray ships three carloads of cattle from Mexico to his ranch, visiting Lawrence twice yearly for stock. Coal delivered in good condition at slowest cash prices by C L Edwards Warren Street Phong 687.
Paul Gilmore as the Mummy in The Mummy and the Jamming Hird headlines at the Bowersock opera house this Saturday. The production mirrors London and New York versions and is touted as a humane, widely staged work. Kneipp Malt Coffee is praised as a coffee substitute by Father Kneipp’s method. Local ads include dental services and various goods at Smith's News Depot, and notices about debts and business moves in Lawrence.
Superintendent F P Smith reports successful use of fire drills in most schools with swift evacuations. Central building emptied in 45 seconds yesterday, students back three minutes after alarm. Woodlawn pupils returned within two minutes. Dr Lenig to preach at First Methodist tomorrow morning and evening. probationists meeting at 3 pm. Bridge street sidewalk work begins and Wiedemann's offers fresh oysters.
Alfre Whitman advertises six per cent loans payable semi annually at the Eldridge house block and invites idle money to call. The University Book Store's window display features U. S. playing cards and score cards arranged with a large red heart and suit symbols, plus papers for invitations novelties and games. It promotes a broad array of educational games, chess, checkers, and other items, presenting a striking window display.
A coal hole cover was removed from Sinclair's sidewalk site and hidden up the stairway by vandal hands. Officers Monroe and Dodds recovered the cover after a long search. Meanwhile Lawrence college fraterity parties generate heavy traffic as carriages shuttle students downtown at night and early morning.
Tha Sigma Chis hosted a large evening party at Everett hall with green and white decor. Notables attended including Ray Clifford and several out of town guests. later Prof W. C. Payne’s guests discussed China with Rev W. F. Bentley.
A report to police said Mrs. Sam Foster and Miss Mabel Moir were frightened by an oyster can allegedly tossed to attract attention to stray horses in an alley. No pistol shot or assault occurred. sources note no intent to frighten. Separately, church and school notices, fund drives, and upcoming events fill the page, from a Baptist service and state work subscriptions to basketball games and local sales.
The notice highlights a two day fair with fabric sales including ladies’ undergarments and yard goods, a 25 percent discount on wool blankets, and a 1.25 dollar value tennis gown sale. It also mentions a piano recital by Miss Mary Wood Chase at North College, plus a spoken program at a Christian church and a Baptist concert. rail news notes a Midland incident delaying the Rock Island train into Lawrence.
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