Remembering Senator Russ and the Johnson impeachment clash
A Lawrence tribute recalls Senator Russ of Kansas and his turbulent career from anti slavery days to a New Mexico governorate. It credits him with aiding President Johnson against impeachment while detailing a lifetime of public service, battles, and controversial acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Johnson
Senator Russ
Lawrence Tribune
Kaw
Kansas City Journal
Comeree
DD. R. Anthuns
Tom Lwin
Kan
Trepeka
J.D Bailey
Ds Das Bh
Lane
Lewits
Ross
E.G. Hoss
Newdigh
Drie
Jenewal
E 'al
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Hoss
Lawrence Mas
Tribune
Evhn
Truss
Kansas
Tidle
Wisconsin
Aml
W. W. Ross
Kansas Tribune
Wyante Otonventiey
Typeka
Lawrence
United States
Ford
Coffeyville
Spirit of Kansas
Standard
Leavenwrath
Plo
New Mexico An
Tasad
al Yerner Albuquarque
Territory
Cleveland
Assland
Fannie M. Lathrop
O. Sandesky
Milwaukee
Patt Ross
Duueheer
Rese
Thomas Carney
Nate
Nate Geminating
of & Riges
Jim Lane
Higa
Ress
Topeka
Hiss
Pollock
Vernon
Abraham Lincoln
Ros
Dan Vorhees
White House
Andy Johnson
Promotion Controversy Delays Major McCusky Elevation
War Department statements reveal Brigadier General Jek Panston and Major General Mo promotion debates. General Bell says personal correspondence questioned General Key’s interpretation while praising McCaskey’s soldierly record, delaying McCusky’s promotion despite seniority.
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Washit
Gene William
McCusky
Jek Panston
Towns
War Department
General Key
McCaskey
Assumption
Unclear Fight Promises Purses Amid Betting Confusion
May 9 reports describe a boxing event promoted with bets and a promised purse. Confusion over the terms and purse size led to betting tensions and speculation about the outcome.
Longshoremen Strike Averted Amid Shipowners’ Stand
A tense stand by pesitie steamship firms near Brighton ends without strike after an Eaton’s Highland Linen order. Local business notes Wiedemann’s selling solid chocolate wafers at 30c per pound.
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Pesitie Steamship Companies
Huremar Fort
Eaton's Highland
Brighton's
Mass
Wiedemann’s
Wheat and grain prices listed for Kansas City markets
Markets by WIBRE reports wheat in May and July futures and cash prices with grades No 2 and No 3 red. Corn shows May July and September bids with mixed and white varieties, alongside price ranges for hay Timothy and Prairie and notes on butter creamery and packing.
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Kansas City
Real estate and livestock ads mingle in terse sale notes
Fragmentary classifieds list cattle receipts and livestock prices alongside real estate mentions. Names such as Ferane Gee and Sarah E. Carruthers appear amid prices for hogs cows calves and bulls and references to rooms and locations on Kentucky and Louisiana streets.
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Lawrence
la. St
Erikeen
S. Erst
Kentucky St
Ferane Gee
Trial on Haywood Murder Case Opens in Boise
The Haywood murder trial opened in Boise today with a large lineup of legal talent including a Federation of Miners attorney on hand. The defendant appeared well though the proceeding was described as highly contested amid complex testimony and possible complications at the jury table.
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Haywood
Boise
Ernie Wai
Brome
Seatlis
Harvel Howell
Howell Teenie
Ellie
Lear
Rosa
Ieee
Aig
Miu
Stadin
McNees
Middleton Escapes After River Incident and Conviction
Reports indicate Tom Middleton fled after an incident on the north side of the river. He was later convicted in Leavenworth County court and sentenced, with officers noting efforts to locate him and the possibility of further action.
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Fleet
Theos Milchet
Ernie Midtleton
Hitebi
Middleton
French Play Last Night Reveals Mixed Audience Response
A fragmented report notes a local French stage performance with unclear details. Observers mention reactions from attendees and the influence of a discovered message on the audience.
Fragmented local note on a ceremony with names and dates
A damaged OCR fragment references a lecture or service held in an unspecified place with mentions of a Clark and a minister. It lists a 90th honor and an invitation but lacks clear details or context.
Street Car Troubles Reported In May Strike Disruptions
An OCR read describes streetcar issues and a May day strike with delays and rail traffic problems. It notes worker action and dispatcher signals as cars stalled and service slowed. Public transit crews and police are mentioned amid disruptions.
Train Wreck Near Toliy City Kills Several Passengers
A wreck on the Toliy line between Ager and Nev Tb left multiple passengers dead. Wreckage was reported six miles from the city, with casualties confirmed as several killed and many injured.
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Sarbrsbet
Toliy Wohetween Ager
Merchants Athletic Alley Tourn Set With Local Names
The Merchants Athletic Alley will host a tournament featuring Soxman Gustaf Kahne Courtney Barteldes Jr Bartelies Sc Brown Berger Imser and Abriault. The Jigaglas County Fair Directors met in Fr Jernal Il to select chairs. Raymond's touts the Peerless Cafe at 121 Mass Street offering Merchants lunch with hot meat potatoes bread and coffee. Miss Raymond will accept vocal students at her studio after June 1.
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Moerehants Athletic Alley
Soxman
Gustaf Kahne
Courtney
Barteldes, Jr
Bartelies
Brown
Berger
Imser
Abriault
Peerless
Mass. Street
Raymond
Misippi Street
Bell Paune Ke
Trial notes reveal contested actions and witness confusion
A chaotic on court session recounts contested plays and witness statements. The transcript names several individuals including Harvel Howell and MeNees while describing disputed fouls and attempts that influenced the outcome. The report highlights varying testimonies and the unsettled nature of the proceedings.
Parolled Prisoner Shot During Parade
A paroled inmate was shot during a public parade as spectators watched. The event interrupted the procession, with chaotic scenes as bystanders assisted and officials secured the area. Police launched an investigation into the shooter and motives.
Mrs Brown Elected President Amid Club Withdrawals
In a sudden handover of leadership at the female social clubs, Mrs Brown of Olathe won the presidency after rivals Mrs Athnout and Mrs Stevens withdrew by agreement. The controversy over the contest ended as Mrs Eustites He Brown took the role.
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Athnout
Stevens
Eustites He Brown
Olathe
Music Festival Tickets Sought in Woodward's Cave
A terse chat hints at a Music Festival plan with a prompt to inspect Woodward's cave for tickets or further details. The brief exchange implies early stage preparation and potential local venue interest.
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Woodward's
Hunt for Missing After Pepper Building Disaster Claims Two Dead
Report from Wanens Uay details two confirmed deaths and several missing persons linked to the Pepper Building incident. Authorities search debris while witnesses name Valuables including jewels and paintings lost in the catastrophe. AEG Wittebert and artist Mes Aitrens are named among those connected to the scene as investigators pursue leads.
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Wanens
Venhitian
Petrston
Aden
Teetistar
Fragmentary OCR Notes a Personal Death and Decline
The readable text hints at a chaotic account involving a fatal incident, threats or boasts, and future implications. It references a person named Monte and a chair incident, with unclear chronology and garbled phrases.
Lawrence city advertising snippets and products
Mixed local notices describe baby ribbon garments, buggy tires at low cost, photographic post cards of Lawrence, loan offers from Hosford Investment Co. on improved farms, and automatic tuckers for sale at Keister Dressmaking School.
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Hosford Investment Co
Keister Dresemaking School
New Hampshire St
Voter turnout and party stakes rise in statewide race
The piece outlines expected voter turnout and campaign dynamics as key players push for influence in the statewide contest. It notes the mobilization efforts by parties and anticipated financial and policy implications of the election results.
Personal and Social News Stirs in Unclear Regional Report
A fragmented social section mentions various names and places in a murky report about events, people and exchanges. The text references individuals and local terms, suggesting near social updates or notices without clear context or dates.
Campbell for Commander as National Guard units form
Fragmentary OCR hints at Campbell seeking a commander role in a military or civic organization. Mentions Wirh arbel, Tan Rages, Uatelitenn, Lagvrenee, and Lagvrenee context unclear. No clear event date or location fully readable.
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Wirharbel
Brewers seize storage buildings but leave them empty
A morning report states Hee Ellsworth, ixXans, M velvers Garver and Whitcomb seized storage buildings belonging to Selflitz Val Blute Brewing companies, bound them, then left Salina.
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Hee Ellsworth
ixXans
M Velvers Garver
Whitcomb
Selflitz Val Blute Brewing Companies
Tur Salina
Real Estate Transfers and Deeds Noted in Local Record
The notice lists warranty deeds and quit claim transfers from Chis Pattar Baldwin to C Muchner et al in Suffield Connecticut and from W Wash Georgia to G M L Ris with descriptions of parcels. It also records guardianship deed lines, Lawrence McCurdy to A W Lamb, and a quit claim by M W Lane to Robert B Bonar with parcels described, including lots on St J and land opposite a reserve.
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Baldwin
C . Muchner
Suffield
Conn
W. Miller
St. ml Stankey
Wiek Core
Stubbs
Lydia VY. Wash
CD. Co
St. Baldwin
W. Wash
G. ML Ris
W. OS
McCurdy
Lawrence
A. W. Lamb
H. St. J. S. Warner
Shawnee Co
George
Edmond
M. W. Lane
Robert B. Bonar
Ride With I. F. Conklin Bargele Tour Ad
Advertisement offers rides by I. F. Conklin at 836 Maas for barge travel, with directions to contact for full particulars.
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Dale
I. F. Conklin
Red Men’s Carnival Dates Noted. Local Advertisements
Carnival runs May 13 to 18 as advertised. Readable items mention fig cakes at 15 cents per pound at Wiedeman’s and W. L. Douglas shoes sold by Abe Wolfson at 637 Massa Street.
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Wiedeman’s
W. L. Douglas
Abe Wolfson
Massa. Street
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Business Directory
Attorneys-At-Law
L. H. Perkins
National Bank Houilding
Farrer & Means, Attorneys-at-Law
Opera House Block
LH. Menger
Massachusetts Street
John
A. Norton
First National Bank
Joseph E. Riggs
Massachusetts St
W. H. Elder
C. J. Simmons
Olive
Anderson
Vermont Street
G. W. Jones
Hesidence
Obio Street
Bell and Home
F. D. Morse
M. Ou
Onice
Woodward & Co
J. R. Bechtel
Massachusetts
Tennessee Street
Gohen
Phyneclare
George A Banks & Son
Avetrada
Donnelly Bros
Hampshire
Winthrop Sta
Telephone
Lawrence, Kas
WMT
Sinclair
Liang
Siwaya
Moak Bros
Eldridge House
Iran
F. M. Perkins
Atlas Building & Loan
Association
W. A. Guenther
Jaedickes
Aso
Johnson
Uncle Sam
Funston
WIBRE
Grain and Provisions
Sarah E. Carruthers
New Hempshire Street
Forse
Peisners
Tom Middleton
Rowen
Phe
Lok
Dhe
Ue Sard
Raymond's
Lewis
Otheer
Mrs. Brown
Venter
Coty
Wittebert
Husted Vheariy Caegiter
Gigara
Billie Williamson
C. G. Schultz
Boughton
Mr. Shires
Starhey
Seth Tran
Webbe
Aris
Padida Din
Cdii Minal
Dees
Naville’s
Kentucky Street
Watkins National Bank
B. Watkins
A. Fou
J. Watking
K. A. HU
EL Tucker
Ls E. Hazen
J. House
A. C. Mitchell
J.C. Moore
GU. Tucker, Cashter W
HL Hazen
Aug't. Caabter
Savings Department
Aeposite
State Bank
Sapite
W. Bromelsick
T. J. Sweeney
B. J. Wilkey
Cashler
W. OR
Jubbs
W. E. Spalding
Geodines
Luther N. Lewis
T. J. Seweeney
Jacob Hadsky
EL Ed. Hilkey
Transactan General Banking Business
Lawrence, Kansas
Flonroe
My Newmark
A. Marks
G. Urovernu
Santry
March
Eben Baldwin
Munropf
AAMCH
Cabter
A. Wood
Apst
Hosford Investment CO Investments
Merchante Natural Hank Bullding
L. S. Steele
Co. L. Edwards
Henry St Rall
A. Whitman & Co. Real Estate, Loans and Insurance
Eastman Kodaks
Big Spring Assurance
Paul Lucean
New Hampshire &T
Bell
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