12 Jun 1906
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes show a local building authority at Law VU area seeking secretaries along SeCMretis Street, with unclear details. The readable fragments mention administration, staffing needs, and street location, but lack concrete dates or names. Further confirmation required.
An unclear OCR fragment references a party list and contact details with names and places. It mentions a conference and figures such as Iowa and New York, with broken phrases about sending information and receiving sums. The text is highly garbled and leaves key details unreadable.
The police court conducts the trial of Gio W Chambers accused of speeding a car at 2:30 this afternoon. City records show 22 automobiles in town and complaints against reckless driving by younger men. Police vow to ensure all vehicle owners comply with the law.
Fred W Fein Electrical Supplies announces a new stock of electric fans including desk and bracket styles for residential use. Fein lists electrical wiring as his primary business and invites customers to consult before wiring a home. Rowland & Savanson advertise savings on paper and tin work with figures quoted by F H Hennett and Company at 1011 Mass St with two phone numbers.
In Philadelphia on June 2 the interstate commerce commission said railroad presidents will not be compelled to testify. Invitations were extended to the leaders of the Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Ohio and New York Central railroads. Subpoenas will not be issued and attendance is optional. The commission stressed that a hearing is needed to condemn any map. The inquiry into railroad coal transportation resumes.
The town faced brick quality concerns after the city contracted for a superior brick. Tests showed the new brick, burned with coal smoke, is darker and more brittle than the lighter, cleaner brick previously used. The council approved the new material and operations resumed smoothly.
City officials debated brick substitution at a special session led by Mayor Keeler. Engineer Wheeler supported council responsibility and approved Hylt brick as equal quality though a color difference noted. Prefdlarvin tests favored Hwlit brick, yet council formally accepted Hyht brick. Committee to arrange cannon delivery. Bananna ice cream noted as Wiedemann’s specialty.
In St Petersburg on June 1 the nobles effectively endorsed the government's agrarian program. They support land reform via two paths: purchase through peasant banks or migration to Siberia. They urge tax exemptions for a period of years and the dissolution of the commune system. The congress backs abolition of the sounded system and consolidation of peasant authority.
Tom Mebride drove a rap alout at eight rapia when his horse fell and slid thirty feet before the rig. The incident occurred near the Woctmard drug store. no one was injured. The horse was shaved by a slick wind. Weather notes forecast hot sultry days with storms through late June. Washington status: Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood compromise advances. Arizona and New Mexico question deferred. Kansas Democrats face large campaign fund needs and assessments for delegates and central committee members. Cleaning service advertises wallpaper cleaning by Bennett and company.
The balloon ascent last night by Mrs James Coulton drew praise from spectators. She rose about five thousand feet and landed near Pinckney schoolhouse where wagon teams awaited to bring her to town. Evening ascensions are planned each day this carnival week with other acts on Eldridge house lot.
A spark from a passing locomotive caused a blaze at the Waters Fierce Oil warehouse in Springfield Missouri. The fire destroyed the warehouse and damage is estimated at 50600 dollars.
On June 12 Heveridge moved to withdraw a statehood conference report so the conference might consider yesterday's compromise. Blackburn objected, saying a conference report is property of both houses and cannot be withdrawn without unanimous consent. Carter replied the report had not been presented to the House.
To Send to Conference Washington Jews 12.-Datzel of Pennsylvania presented to the house a rule from the committee on rules taking the railroad rate bill from the speaker's table and sending it to the conference as requested by the senate. Williams of Mississippi, the minority leader, wished to offer an amendment but Dalzell refused permission. Dalzell then moved the previous question, Williams demanded the yeas and nays, and the roll was called. Remnants and small lots in wall paper at Hillege cost at Rowlands & Stevenson's Looms studio for sale by Sine photograph.
Three yachts the Lurline, Aloha mane, and La Paloma began the Pacific race from San Pedro signaling at noon for Honolulu. Lurline sails as South Yachts Coast Club flagship, Aneh mane carries New York Yacht Club colors, La Paloma defends cup for Hawaii Yacht Club. Ada Wallgon sells W L Douglas shoes at 637 Mass Street.
Night watchman Jas Monroa reports an attempted break in at the Coata Co Five and Ten Store on Massachusetts street. The rear door pane and inner lock were damaged but no items were disturbed. suspect escaped unseen after Monroa approached the area.
The Nichols Amusement Company opened all shows to the public today drawing large crowds. Electric theatre and other attractions promise high entertainment as the carnival runs all week with strong patronage on the streets and downtown venues.
Hearing in the federal court over the Missouri maximum freight rate law was continued to June 16 after yesterday’s proceedings. Special sale of paper remains underway with limited quantities and prices per roll, while other notices mention Love Chairs and seats arranged for conversations.
A fragment heavy with garbled names describes a trial in Baltimore where a man charged with murder is defended by the Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway company. Witnesses discuss a boat tragedy and odd references to love chairs. Delaware selects a new U S senator by a joint session.
Mrs Corry sues in Reno Nevada on June 2 seeking an absolute divorce from William Bills Cory, president of the Steal Corporation. She claims desertion and asks custody of their minor child, noting prior separations and filing the petition.
Packing cases and social notes mix in a dated bulletin. The Burlington trial on accepting rebates for export shipments involved Armour Swift Cudahy and Nelson Morris firms found guilty by a United States district court. Judge Rootth Me Poetstu declared the sentence would follow the verdict, with consequences hinging on the Burlington allegation. Household travels, marriages, and local social items fill the rest of the page with brief notices and scattered updates.
Local residents travel for visits and visits to friends in Kansas City. Several names appear with moves to Topeka, Lawrence, and Wichita for short stays and family gatherings. A murder case in Pennsylvania is reported with trial continued to September. A July picnic plan is noted, and a Philippines return message closes the column.
A major blaze in the Bronx on June 12 destroyed property valued over $500,000 in a block bounded by Bergen and Brook Avenues and 147th and 148th Streets. Nearly twenty injured were firemen treated for minor mishaps. losses hit Stuyvesant and Wheeler piano firms and Charles Rieger & Sons.
Beginning this evening and lasting during carnival week all teams will be kept off Massachusetts Street between Watran and Winthrop Streets during the evening. Last night crowds formed and several accidents were narrowly avoided. Marshal will thoroughly enforce. Ads include Geo H Smiths harness repairs, W J Francisco & Sons barn, Toledo steam cooker from Home store, coins and warts remedy, Smyrma and Axminster rug, Seth Thomas clocks, Elgin watches, L. L. Billing Mercantile Co listings, and various household goods.
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