The Journal Lawrence Kansas Oldest Newspaper in County
The Journal, daily and weekly editions in Lawrence Kansas, traces its history to 16Y and notes acquisition of the Lawrence Tribune in 1843. It claims the oldest, most widely circulated paper in the tributary to Lawrence, with comprehensive telegraphic reports from Associated Press and daily and weekly editions, plus subscription rates and delivery details. It also includes a discussion of Oklahoma prisoners, primary election law, and remarks on political integrity and dual lives, mentioning Stanford White as an example.
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Jovaral
Lawrence Republican
Afsar Aberrold
State Journal
Watch
Herald of
Hraedow
Lawrence Tribune
la Lex
Lawrence
JOUM
Sivaly
Associated Freas
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Avery Pastoria
Kansas
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WELK
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Onvsideat County
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Stanford White
Kansas City
Republican Ticket Statewide Election Preview
A chaotic party slate outlines Republican candidates for governor secretary of state railroad commissioners and congressman with scattered remarks on electrocution punishment and political strategy. The piece cites names like CHAR. F. SCOTT and references shortages of unity ahead of a Kansas election, warning of Democratic gains and reforms being set back.
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W. J. Fitzgerald
Denton
Supreme Court
W. A. Jobeson
A. Burch
Ilas Porter
Q. B. Graves
Tale Bupt
Fatrebila Insurance Com
Charles Bara Railroad Commissioners
Frank L Ryan
O. A. Ryker
George W. Kanavel
Gadis
Kansas
Burton’s Grit in Long Prosecution Noted by Paper
The Burton case is marked by his steadfastness and dignity during a protracted trial. He has avoided interviews and public speeches, and through his attorneys he pledges to accept the court’s penalty if his motion for a new trial fails, refusing to seek a pardon for a crime he denies.
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J R Burton
Burton
Lola Ragister
A T
S&ys
BR Burton
Tle
Roosevelt and Disaster Ag Echo in Sports Weekly
In Frank Lesila’s Weekly Roosevelt’s popularity sparks Republican fears of party disaster. The author warns history shows third term and idolization myths undermining unity. Proposes a Roosevelt-like figure is needed, fears a radical shift at convention, mentions Taft as a possible substitute, and ends with unrelated ads about MasZan tubes and a marriage quip.
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Frank Lesila
Lesile
Roosevelt
Clay
Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Rooosevelt
Taft
National rifle match plans draw wide attendance
War Department expects large turnout for the upcoming national rifle match at Sea N J starting September 4. Efforts target teams from states and territories including Portico Hawaii and the Philippines with aim to study accurate rifle shooting and its impact on soldier effectiveness.
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The
War Department
Sea N. J
al Fforts
Uplom
Port Hico
Hawaii
Philippines
Hillary
Conant
Tom Chat
MIR
Wanted ads for household help and services
Wanted A place to do general house work Mabel Mumford 712 Mo street. Wanted To buy a bursa and bog gy Inquire 1005 Mans. Wanted A teamster steady job for right party House and garden furnished also a good cow wanted T E Griesa. Wanted A home for a good bright colored boy 8 years old In quire C J Bernhard 1235 Rhode Island Street.
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Mabel Mumford
E Griesa
C J Bernhard
Rhode Island Street
For Sale Items From Various Local Listings
Hand picked goose plume 306 per bushel basket offered by H A Sibley plus horse trade options and farm implements for sale. John Gannon advertises a brood mare or pony trade south of Poshlar place. John Hunsizker lists a year old driving horse. G W Watts advertises wagon and implements at 327 New York street. A rubber tired ropabout nearly new priced at 015. Stock ranch listings show 2100 acres with timber and cultivation and 400 acres cleared, two houses. second ranch 5400 acres with grass and stock sheds, prices listed with time payment options. Jack McClellan, Eminence, Ho.
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John Gannon
Poshlar Place
John Hunsizker
Maing Street
New York Street
North Lawrence
G W Watts
Jack McClellan
For Rent and Sale Notices for Lawrence and Nearby Areas
Multiple rental listings for 1132 Tennessee street corner New York and Lee streets and other addresses. seven to nine room houses with water gas cisterns and barns. ads note available renters for smaller houses. properties for sale or trade in Belfair Kansas and Lawrence area. agent references P A McCurdy and Jones Hogford. calls to inquire at various streets and contact points.
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Streat
Ee Shaler
Luther's Green House
Maia Street
Alco
Indiana and
Elliott
B.B Bonar
Masa St
Calla
Tennessee Street
Colorado
Mass St
Belfair
Kansas
Lawrence
Elst
P. A. McCurdy
Weat Warten St
Armitage and Smith Open New Office in Jackson Building
Armitage and Smith real estate farm loans insurance and exchange dealers have opened an office in the Jackson building and solicit a share of your business. Everything guaranteed as represented. Please call to see us.
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Armitage & Smith
Jackson
Agents Wanted in San Francisco Disaster Aid Scan
Advertisement offers agents wanted for a Chicago American Publishing House promotion. Claims high commissions and freight paid. Requests 10 cents postage for outfit and promises free household products with illustrated 500 page prospectus.
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Francisco
Lost items reported with locations and rewards
A green beaded purse with silver top valued at $1.88 and two coat stamps was found and can be returned to Wanda Scavenson at Bowtow Book Store. A pair of long black silk gloves were lost June 9 between Fischer's store and the courthouse, with finder urged to return to 1322 Mags Street. A dog collar bracelet with yellow topaz carries a reward at A Marka. A black cast on Alabama street between Warren and Winthrop offers a reward. A brown Andrea pocket book lost on July 4 at South Park, return to Journal office for reward.
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Bow- Wanda & Scavenson's
Fischer
Mags St
Alabama
Warren
Winthrop
Alabama Street
South Park
Andrea
Journal Office
University Gas and Mantle Co and the 716 Vermont street claim
Euro Natural Gas market note touts fitting and guaranteed work by Gulliam the horseshoer with 30 years in business at 716 Vermont Street. Advertises lights and fixtures and promises money savings on fittings while stressing proper appliances and accurate shoeing for feet.
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University Gas and Mantle Co
H Gulliam
Vermont Street
Exchange for a Team by C. D. Pickens
Classified ad offering to exchange a good driving or survey horse for a team with cash difference. Contact Houdyshell at 1125 Rhode Island Street or visit Trovido and Kraider's lumber yard. J. N. Harshberger noted.
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Rhode Island Street
Ofice
Trovido and
Kraider
J. N. Harshberger
Silver Heir and Silver Hole Lead State Racing Stock
Live stock notice describes Silver Heir with a 217m record and versatile speed in pacing or trotting, praised for conformation and bloodlines. Silver Hole is highlighted as a halter-friendly, bay horse of 15% hands high and 100 pounds, noted for low two-year-old records and desirability for mares at New York street.
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Silveri Meir
Silver YE
New York Street
Silver Heir
Silver Hole
Servich Foe
Faces His Past and Present Attitude on Public Questions
A public figure confronts past actions while presenting a cautious stance on current issues. The piece juxtaposes historic decisions with contemporary positions, highlighting evolving views and the difficulty of steady consistency in public life.
Protesters rally over state railroad reform plans in Topeka
A chaotic 1870s style pamphlet sketch shows Populists denouncing Democratic tactics in Topeka during a campaign, arguing the railroad issue is used to mislead voters. It notes alleged Democratic funding from various interests and questions Hoch’s gubernatorial position amid calls for stricter law enforcement and production promotion.
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Topeka
Cannes
Prohiti
Democrate
Saeedis
Hoch
Tha Beneft
Peadle, Which Mr. Haw Tis
Harris' Record Debars Railroads in 1897 Controversy
A fragment recalls the Renate Committee on railroads in 1897, noting Populists promised reforms but faced opposition from railroad interests. The text hints at debates led by a railroad lawyer and mentions Gaver Leedy in relation to votes and public interest.
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Eeb Debars
Harris
Cas Whiteniu
Renate
Rail Reid
Congress Enacts Rail Road Law at Topeka
Congress enacted an important railroad law at Topeka on July 11. Congressmen Charles Curtis and W. Calderhead, among the first Kansas delegation members home, express confidence that the record of the last session will do much to promote progress and development.
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Congress
Topeka
Charles Curtis
W. 4. Calderhead
Brst
Kansas
Washington
Kansas Kansans Hear Republican Platform Support
Kansans hear reiterated Republican claims that the party is safest in state and nation. The speaker notes Congress passed railroad legislation, credits the Republican legislature, and urges support for the Republican candidate and national officials. Expressions of approval and calls for unity follow.
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Republican Party
Congress
Curtis
Kansas
Jodie
Ivan
Stepus Nigholson
Fort Scott pistol incident described in garbled report
A fractured OCR item details a failed opening gun event at Fort Scott with scattered names and events. The text is largely indecipherable but hints at a confrontation, opposition, and historical references, mentioning people and places in a jumbled sequence.
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Fort Scott
Topeka Populist Split Affects State Ticket Clash
A hard thaw splits Populists from Democrats as a state ticket faces opposition. Ridgely and other leaders sought the Dem nominating deal but the convention toppled their plan, with Wyant bolting the Republican ticket. Gardening notes list seed vitality by crop.
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Bayes
Topeka
Devders
Col. Cowl Thoeris
Deleciies
Banda
FE. i. Ridluely
Neosho
Pojediat
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Ridgely
Tha Enon Geessmar
Memire
Nensha Enuuty
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