25 Jan 1910
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1910
Page
1
The Lawrence Brick plant announced plans to erect a reinforced concrete wall around its property to guard against high water. The wall, soon to be built, will protect assets as two additional kilns may be installed afterward to meet growing demand. The firm, a major local industry, has suffered in prior floods and aims to secure its operations and fulfill pending orders.
Sheriff Banning traveled to Kansas City to fetch Will Mitchell wanted for forgery. Mitchell refused to surrender without requisition papers, requiring governors Stubbs of Kansas and Madley of Missouri. He arrived January 5 after forging a $25 check at Merchants Bank on Lyceum Course. Next Lyceum event is Thursday January 27 featuring Central Grand Concert Company with Masimilian Dick, Edith Adams, Mrs. Rubi Pearle Meyer, and Adolph Knaner.
City ministers started tallying figures at noon today for a religious census taken Saturday. The measure is heavy and no news will be released until tomorrow.
Baldwin native George Andoinson formerly of Baldwin is to wed Mrs. Adsa Anderson of St Louis in the near future. Mrs Andon Was a stenographer at the Pi nters Hotel in St Louis, as noted in a Journal Want Ad.
The piece argues for constructing a wall in Lawrence to shield water works and ensure steady fire protection. It contends the water company must act to provide safety or the city should compel action, framing it as essential for both the company and city interests.
Revival meetings began at the real church corner of Berk irch Sunday evening. The week includes evening services and a call to attend. Singing fervent prayers and plain preaching are featured. Public invited and all Christians urged to cooperate in this work.
A. A. Bigelow plans a modern store named The Court House Grocery in the Beery building opposite the courthouse. Partnered by Mr. Bigelow, the Lawrence venture aims to offer an up-to-date selection and services in the city. Death notices report Mrs. Fields Mother and Mrs. Hosturd, both of Lawrence, with details on their passing and local remembrance.
All applicants for census positions must write to W. B. Smith of Fort Scott for blank forms. Submit applications by January 1st. Examinations will be held at the Lawrence post office on February 5th.
A brief column offers practical kitchen ideas listing ingredients like Comambers head letter and Carrols with parsnips potatoes Bermuda onions and settled cabbares for the table at Diannire’s.
Mrs Ede Peel of Williamstown died at home of neuralgia. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Born in North … details unclear from the notice. Postcards and items from McCulloch’s are mentioned in the fragment.
A Lawrence Salvation Army effort leads a troubled local girl to conversion and protection from a threatening former lover. Captain Turner and helpers pursue spiritual guidance and steady work, keeping the girl under Army care as she begins a Christian life.
Prof Charles Gray hosted an afternoon event from four to six with Mrs Gray featuring trends in fashion and a visit by Norman Hackett. Guests included Miss Florence Hashoniz Miss Windtval Vim and many local Bennice Brown Margaret Siegel and others. The gathering highlighted attire and prices as attendees discussed styles.
The Kansas bar plans its annual meeting in Topeka with J W Green dean of the University of Kansas delivering the keynote on the Civil Code and three amendments of the code. The president will open with remarks on the subject as speakers discuss the use of another’s portrait in advertising and university addressed topics. A later address by an invited speaker is anticipated with sessions on legal education and professional conduct.
Classified ad fragment reads for sale a The Grand theater described as home of motion pictures with incomplete details and no contact information.
Kansas City Missouri January 25 D Aus Latshaw a member of the Mis ty commission urged the timber losses cannot be solved without individual landowners planting trees wherever affordable. He spoke at the annual Lumbermen’s Association convention stressing owner involvement in forest restoration.
House debate centers on ship subsidy legislation urged by Taft and supported by Chambers of Commerce and boards of trade. Proponents cite economic and domestic policy goals while opponents warn of fiscal strain and central bank implications amid broader legislative fights.
A social dance event at Eeke's Hall on Wednesday night January 26 offers lessons from 8 to 9 and dancing from 9 to 11:30. The notice promotes a charity or Gratitude theme with attendance of local residents and mentions a dancing school.
The Studio Jackson displays portraits over Bell Bras, 4 Mass Street, noting recent changes and a growing exhibition. The studio aims to be a leading center for photography with diverse offerings and steady client interest in its evolving lineup.
A dramatic town dam failure near Austin sparked heroism as workers and residents rescued others. Volunteers risked lives to release water and prevent catastrophe, with a long concrete breach finally controlled and flood danger ended.
Notice reports Mrs John Tracy deceased with illness cited as Bright's disease. The article mentions Mrs Kiey formerly of Git Jas night at Le s Kons and references John Te Leecanpton. Funeral and interment plans are indicated but not fully clear.
Reports from New York and Des Moines indicate widespread public action against soaring food prices. A grand jury in Des Moines advances cooperative markets while a new market house aims to sell essentials at lower prices for a year.
Gray died at his mother’s North Lawrence home shortly after noon from injuries said to be from a police confrontation. Fort County Coroner, Dr. Mairy, ruled death as due to poison and notified investigators. Police say Gray was shot last week by Officer Pine while resisting arrest.
The report describes ice starting to move and dynamite used to break it apart but little ice shifted. Officials expect the gorge force to fracture the ice further so gas lines remain safe. A separate note cites efforts in Albany to arrange a joint hearing on suffrage with nearby officials and a meeting planned for February 1 under the state women's suffrage association.
A chaotic scene unfolds as tremors ripple through the California Arena area and nearby Dulhin. The event description notes a 3 o clock start and a 4 43 finish with damage reports and visible equipment readiness before a final assessment at Mrs Shearer Ladies room. Pictures depict the river’s condition and the scene at Boyles showing the impact and recovery steps.
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