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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1906
Page
2
W Brownell attorney at law operates from a4 189 Office over Lawrence National Bank. Bates & Means also listed with offices in Opera House Block. Contact details include a Massachusetts connection and a local phone number.
reports from Topeka and Victoria detail a string of incidents including a man named Harry Wilhamon who pleaded guilty to attempted grand larceny in Kansas, the Valencia steamship going ashore near Cape Beale with many passengers and crew and survivors recounting drownings, plus notices about theater promotions, religious events, and civic club plans in Topeka and Lawrence.
Washington action details a rules agreement guiding the statehood bill for Oklahoma Territory and New Mexico Arizona. It directs committee of the whole consideration, a planned 2 pm debate, and a swift passage vote after general discussion. Delegates George Innes J A Tenley Will Spalding Frank Marsh named for a Kansas meeting in March 1910.
E R Gorsuch buys the core meal partnership operated by J Underwood. Underwood stays thirty days then shifts to his own business. Gorsuch has run an elevator at Perry since years, linking Perry to Kansas City.
An inquiry into Mrs. Leiby s bankruptcy case was held in Topeka before Urd Clingman. Judge Slonecker directed the investigation to determine the validity of notes held by UB. F. Boor of Esomas City, with Condret representing Boor. Boor sought to prove notes against Mrs. Leiby but a required letter allegedly from the year of acknowledgment was not produced, risking the notes being outlawed.
Railway fare details list Topeka round trip 81.05 on Union Pacific. Mentions Kanga mid winter exposition at Gokew with dates January 22 24 25 71 73 2 and Weproaty 1 2. Final record date February 5.
Bay Campbell of Marion visits relatives in the city. Mea J A Benderson and others are in town or traveling to Kansas City. Various residents travel for business, hosting, or visiting, including Mrs. Brune, Mrs. Farrell, and Miss Elizabeth Strickler hosting events. Community clubs meet. schoo lactivities and visits noted. several residents plan to winter elsewhere.
Washington January 24 The house adopted rules from the rules committees to ensure a vote on the statehood bill tomorrow afternoon The rule adoption passed by a margin of 1 to 165 indicating strong committee backing and a swift floor action to set up the anticipated ballot.
Santa Fe Limited heavy collision with a local train near Glendora injures fourteen passengers all from the local train. The limited was descending a grade at high speed and the rear coach of the local was crushed. None of the Heited passengers were harmed and no serious injuries reported among the local riders.
Washington January 24 Senate foreign relations committee voted to report a treaty with Cuba ceding the Isle of Pines to that republic. The treaty was not amended. A traveling man noted a hypothetical premium for grocery store improvements praising Earl Fiughes of the Park Chacery. Jones in the meat market is building a strong trade in grocery tea and meats.
Henry Allen visited to back a direct primary for congressional nomination. He argued against contingent titles and said he would accept the people’s verdict if not nominated. The primary system is believed to be adopted, with notable impact on the race.
A heavy wind and rain storm swept through southeastern West Virginia causing floods on Cherry Holley and Elk rivers. Bridges and lumber yards were damaged, towns like Richwood and Curtin faced water damage and railway service disruption. Reports of fatalities were unconfirmed as losses mount across the region.
Manhattan residents trembled as a tremor was felt across the north portion of the city this morning at o'clock. Many fled homes, some badly frightened, with denser disturbance noted on College Hill. Since the January 7 quake, daily slight shocks have persisted, drawing considerable comment as seismic activity continues. Shelly, Photographer, 719 Mass. Ave.
Hutchinson Kansas Jan 24 work began today on a new 850000 four mile by Wm Kelly. It will have 600 barrels capacity and 100 cars of material will be used in construction. It is to be ready July 1 and built of brick.
A large blaze destroyed the International Compress Company cotton compress in Norfolk along with substantial cotton stocks stored in Rogers, McCabe & Co warehouses and sheds. The loss is estimated at 2,500,000 dollars.
Good house on Mass worth 3500 for solid farm near Lawrence. Large Tenn street house 5000 for farm or dual-purpose property. Handsome modern house on Indiana street with 12 feet and 100 foot lot worth 10000. Will take farm property up to 37000 balance cash. What have you to exchange. J M Neville 700 Mass Ave
Reports from the scene say at least thirty persons died with estimates up to seventy, and about a hundred remain unaccounted for as survivors reach Cape Beale. A salvage steamer began taking away men women and children as heavy seas and fog hinder rescue efforts.
The nominations list includes John H. Board as chief justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court and George R. Walker as attorney for the Southern District of the Indian Territory. Postmasters named across Indian Territory and Missouri include Bruce McKinley Kufala John B. Burke Normee Frank 4M Filson Enoch Stoark Thos McChaney Oliver W. Neff Walter W. Thorpeon Robert Rhode Seymour and others. Address listed is 1H Memachapetts street First class rifle two Winchester and one Marlin.
The world's five mile automobile record was lowered to two minutes fifty four and three fourth seconds by Lancia. Earlier Hallmary set a two minute thirty four second mark but was ruled out of the race for refusing a fair start rule. The Atlas B and L Association launches a new series urging local business and residents to buy shares to support town growth and housing.
Superintendent H B Peirs of Haskell plans to end most outside games and stage inter-team contests within the institute. Ten teams have formed, with successful tournaments, extending to baseball next spring. The regular Haskell team has attracted interest from a Texas league for two trial dates, signaling broader adoption of the approach in coming seasons. A separate real estate notice follows about land with a five room house and improvements for sale.
New York news reports General Jos Wheeler remains ill with pneumonia yet holds his own today. The item notes readers to grab Straffon's Men tholls at drug stores and suggests enjoying hot home-made chill from Mrs. Williams bakery.
Columbus Ohio January 24 At the request of Ming Anna Hall a measure has been introduced in the Ohio general assembly allowing death to be administered to pain racked sufferers with no chance of recovery who desire to die. The bill would permit euthanasia for incurable illness or injuries with physician design.
Chicago January 24 District Attorney Morrison continues questioning in the packers case arguing the defendants sought no immunity because they did not claim it during Garfield investigation and were not sworn at that time.
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