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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1913
Page
2
An old ad from Stearn Electric Paste Co Chicago lists exterminator services with prepaid charges and an absolute money-back guarantee if the treatment fails. It mentions druggists and prices of 25e and $1.00 and directs customers to pay on receipt of price.
Clayton Herrington, an investigator for the U S Department of Justice, was dismissed from federal service today by Attorney General McReynolds. The telegram notice said Herrington is dismissed effective immediately. Herrington had pressed for removal of McReynolds over a posthumous delay in a trial related to a slave case in which he had sought evidence.
An old advertisement fragment suggests differences in vitality and mood between the Summer Girl and the Summer Woman. It claims kidney trouble and female health as causes of fatigue, recommending Molex Winey Pills and Foley Kidney Pills as remedies, with testimonials from readers and a local druggist endorsing them.
Gompers issues a statement outlining the forthcoming reopening of the senate lobby inquiry. The article notes Mulhall’s testimony on how he influenced legislation and elections on behalf of industry leaders and labor figures. Louis Siebald of New York has also accepted to testify before investigators.
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, has released a detailed report on a 1907 bribery attempt by manufacturers aiming to influence him. The document recounts Brandenburg’s role, Gompers’ cautious responses, and the federation’s handling of the matter as it relates to forthcoming Senate lobbying inquiries.
Washington July 2 Witnesses head to testify on paid press bureaus run by large interests. Senate committee led by Chairman Overman widens probe into lobbying, publicity agents, and influence on public opinion and federal legislation. Mulhall papers seized. subpoenas issued to Lewis J. Seibold and James A. Finnery as the inquiry intensifies.
Fragmentary note discusses efforts to determine extent and character of past news services connected with influencing legislation. Mentions inquiries and possible examination of such services and their links to policy actions.
A Brooklyn woman about 35 living in New York city sues Governor Sulzer for breach of marriage contract. The case names the plaintiff and defendant with a preliminary capias discussed but not granted. The alleged marriage contract is said to have been formed September 15, 1903, in New York City.
A compilation of property transfers including Albert B Curtiss and wife to Edwin A Daugherty for multiple parcels totaling 672 acres in township 13 range 1, and other deeds in Douglas and neighboring counties. Transfers list include buyers such as A W Lyon and Kate Bonar, with parcels on Baker Street Baldwin and Miss street Lawrence, and several quitclaim and patent deeds involving businesses and individuals.
Local notes from Williamstown and nearby towns recount rain relief and farming concerns. Residents like Mrs Shrout and Mrs Leigh visit Independence and Williamstown, with social events, school staffing changes, and upcoming Fourth of July plans. The Eudora team edged the home side four to five in a Sunday game.
A Lawrence Kansas reader testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured kidney trouble and backache after years of suffering. The testimonial, from Mrs. WF Thornton, praises the remedy's lasting results and notes past use by a family member. Available at Dick Brothers Drug Store for 50 cents.
Lawrence Kansas readers praise the push for a colored YMCA branch and a home for its community in Kansas City and Topeka. The letter urges philanthropic funding, highlights black advancement, and urges removal of Jim Crow signs while urging equality in education and opportunity.
Library Board approves hours after Acts 1 with morning and evening sessions and Saturday all day. New magazines arrive including Boy's Life and Playground Magazine. Librarians granted two weeks vacation windows to be arranged by staff.
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