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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1906
Page
2
A fragmented 1906 Lawrence Kansas text outlines The Journal weekly and daily editions, subscription details, and citywide notices. It notes various topics from political ads to social issues and local developments, including a judge’s tour, gas well fires, and the evolving press landscape.
Congressman Charles F. Scott lauds Theodore Roosevelt in a speech, praising his advocacy of old fashioned honesty and square dealing. He argues Roosevelt’s preaching has uplifted moral standards, quickened public conscience, and pushed for clean candidates and political methods across the nation.
Lawrence’s best known citizen Roscoe Stubbs draws large crowds in Kansas communities while opponents seek to weaken him away from home. Douglas County must consider delegations to Topeka and a west district candidate likely to oppose Stubbs, complicating his legislative strength and party unity.
Mrs Crowe of Omaha files for divorce from her husband in district court. He was recently acquitted by a jury in the criminal court on a charge of robbing Edward A Cudahy, the millionaire, of 25 000 related to the kidnapping of his son Eddie Cudahy.
A city jail committee found the facility in chaotic, unfit condition with four inmates daily, damp stone doors, inches below grade, stray light, and old thin mattresses. The report urged a new jail, as current confinement risks health and dignity. Also, Athens Council No.3 F. A. A. plans an entertainment tonight at Fraternal Aldhall featuring readings, a one act comedy She Burglar, and musical numbers by Hesterie Raymond. Tickets available from secretary Mrs Martindale.
In Iolo Kansas on March 22, Stubbs delivered a two hour speech at the Grand Opera House, a 1500 seat venue, to a standing room crowd. He praised legislative work before shifting to the Scott Allen second district congressional race, drawing earnest listening and applause.
Andrew Hamilton, former legislative agent for New York Life Insurance, sends a caustic reply declining to appear for examination by the Fowler committee. He taunts the panel's judicial stance, says he accepts a latent challenge, and asserts he will meet them in a tribunal where vanity is absent and due balance is ensured.
Des Moines describes a 48 to 12 vote approving a bill aimed at ousting Standard Oil from Iowa by prohibiting discriminatory oil rates. The measure mirrors Missouri law, imposes up to 5000 fine and imprisonment for violations, with Rep. Cummings as author. A separate note mentions a marriage license issued by Judge Mitchell.
A stream of brief notices lists candidates for county offices in the Republican primaries, including J. J. Eddy for county treasurer and W. Games, LR. Woodward for sheriff, along with candidates for county superintendent and county commissioner districts. Other items include a postmaster notice, a long list of letters awaiting pickup, and household health and safety tips alongside local business and telegraph directory details.
Classified style notices offer groceries and meats for sale, repairs, house help, and rental listings. Entries mention individuals and streets such as Henry Street, University area, and Louisiana Street along with names like J. W. Hadings and L. Kane. Several want ads seek a house, a housekeeper, a traveling agent, and a general agent position with salary figures.
A clean wholesome evening of wholesome entertainment offered for churches lodges and social gatherings. A delightful program suitable for all ages. For reservations call Home Phone 51s or visit 936 New Hampshire Street, W O D Spurlock.
Twenty years experience in crying sales. See me now for open dates. Office at Trovillo and Kreider's lumber yard. Phones 34. J. N. Harshberger. Jail Woertti: Trying. an H. Brown, the popular session attorney, of Pittabald, Vienna: Nest to a person, the best thing to get is Dr King's New Life Pills. They keep coy family in splendid health. Quick care for Hesdeche, Constipation, additiousness, ssc. Gascantesd af Barber & Bea's drag store.
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