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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1906
Page
1
Gustafion focuses on knitting and engraving graduation presents to fund meals before the upcoming commencement. He warns he may miss a meal or two but expects to complete repairs next week.
The thirty first annual high school commencement was held at the opera house. Prof Abbott addressed the graduates on how character, not wealth, defines a man. Diplomas were distributed by George Innes as the crowd heard music from the Basketgirls mandolin club and remarks by Edound Cressman and Misses Teeter Hosford Clark and Caldwell.
C A Linebach business manager for the year's University appeal prepares to sue fraternities and sororities over a combined fifteen dollar tax on their pictures for this year’s annual Jayhawker. Last year each group paid 6.50. Fraternities led by Sigma Nu backed by Phi Delts Phil T N E and Acacias refuse the extra charge. likely court action with Fred Clark as counsel and Judge Barker and Judge Smith possible representatives.
Great Berry Growers Wm Brown and Sons market nearly as many strawberries as usual despite a dry spell lowering the crop. Wm Rows is deeply involved in his business, knowing every detail of the Myrtle place and its plants. The Browns stay optimistic and profitable as varieties mature and opportunities arise.
Charles Roberts acts as accredited agent for a Lawrence party with a newly purchased Sumner county farm. He plans a summer exhibition on progressive farming, keeping precise records for the U S agricultural department and reporting progress. Loomis' studio advertises new photographs. A forthcoming athletic policy debate at the University favors strict rules with a cautious liberal interpretation.
Governor of Sonora orders 250 armed Americans to escort him from Naco to Cananea. Two hundred fifty Americans led by Captain Tom Fyncling depart on a special train as battles with attackers resume. At Cananea one American and several Mexicans are killed. about twenty are wounded. Refugees flee to Bisbee and Douglas as border towns brace for fresh unrest.
Churches announce Sunday services across town with multiple sermons and baptisms. First Baptist and First Church of Christ Scientist invite all to morning rites, Sunday School, and services. baccalaureate events at the university shift evening schedules.
A lengthy report outlines a Monday baseball clash between St Marys and Kansas that stretched to 16 innings. The piece also advertises a June carnival with 10 big shows three free acts two brass bands and lists religious meetings including Ministers Alliance and Salvation Army events at local halls and churches with times and speakers.
A Madrid dispatch reports an Englishman named Roberts detained on suspicion of aiding the bomb thrower’s accomplice. St Marys meets University of McCook in a baseball game, with Hoffman and Brookins of Kansas against Bayle and Walsh, the same lineup as last week’s 3 to 4 loss. Walsh is under Nationals contract and may report. Fans claim Hoffman is as good as Walsh.
Dispatches report deaths and rioting among Mexican miners in Cananea. University of Kansas students are reassigned to the Cananea copper districts. Notables in the mines include Megara Wellan, Walling, Wolfe and Carney. In Jefferson City on June 2 the supreme court ordered the Delmar Jockey Club dissolved for charter violations and illegal betting activities.
Mr Barnett, new Haskell football coach arriving from Chicago, studied at Chicago University and comes highly recommended. He will stay in Lawrence all summer to work in the University summer school and will also undertake special work there next winter.
New York June 2 The associated 5 Shorty Tutt was fined 610 60 for fight with his wife and disturbing the peace of neighbors A J Cassitt said no truth in resigning from the Pennsylvania company Will White was fined 50 for disturbing the peace White left town to avoid a warrant and returned this week confronting the old charge
A historic notice outlines a sale of wall paper at wholesale prices starting June 1. It advertises 2000 patterns from Phillipe and Co and lists W T Sinclair as abstract title agent. The notice mentions a $20,000 claim and references a Mason Street location with dates in early June.
An OCR fragment advertises hammocks at Kenomiy and Expat and paints by Dick Bros to refresh old buggies. It promotes wallpaper from Rowlands and Stevenson and spring suit renovations by Lawrence Panta at 12 Weat Warren Street with a contact phone.
Frank Parker of Kansas City was unanimously elected captain of the Kansas track team for next year at a meeting yesterday at the University of Kansas. Parker is in his second year and has won first in the high jump in all but one meet over the past two seasons. The athletic board plans to hire a coach for next year as prospects look bright.
Police disclose the author is a man of luxury and wealth. He left valuable clothing at the scene and was arrested by morning. He matched the description of the explosion suspect as he was taken to the station for questioning.
Social and personal notes record Hugh Meana spending the day in Topeka, Chester Jones visiting Kansas City, and numerous visits and travel plans among residents including Mia L C Wilson, Frank Mra A J Prentiss, Mrs Frances Frazer Hubbell, Mra M A Moody, Miss Bertha Cooper, Edna Prentice, and others. Events include visits to Lawrence, Seattle, Denver, and Washington. a rehearsal for a whist club. a Phi Beta Kappa reunion. a commencement week gathering. and a funeral for Henry Altenbrend. A Topeka Herald notice mentions a pharmacy school anniversary banquet and a wedding tomorrow in New York City.
ES Edmonds, with fifteen years in the meat business, has purchased the market formerly owned by Kyron Jones and will continue operations. The notice mentions Toledo steam cooker orders from MraJ A Prentiss at the Home store and renovations loaned by FB Bennett and Co. Wiedemans offers fresh crushed ice sundaes.
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