19 May 1906
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
1
Abstracts of Title and related legal notices from the Upers house block area. Attorneys listed include AwERS & MEANS and Crak & LeakwARD, with offices on Law vue and Up Stairs Street. Notices cover title insurance, mortgage abstracts, and property records.
J Li Galtiam offers guaranteed shoeing services for all feet at Zi Vero cnt street. Rome observers note a May 1 physician announcement and a pause in Hague Tribunal meetings. Obituary reports Mrs Nancy Harvey, 56, passing at her Mississippi Street home.
The Journal reports Nebraska defeated Kansas 9 to 3 on the Nebraska campus in the first of a two game series. Marshal Kincaid’s squad controlled the game early and built a clear lead, while Kansas offered limited resistance. A separate local item notes a police raid on a residence led to the arrest of Mrs Hopson on presumed offenses, with limited context provided.
Local observers in Lawrence report unsettled weather with failing rainfall while Venus in ascendant cited as a factor. Forecasts expect more rain next week, as Kansas City and western areas recently received soaking showers.
Marshal Kineaid faces a wave of offenders offering payments for immunity but remains steadfast. He notes his oath and salary define duties and vows to enforce all laws impartially, undeterred by monetary pressure. He will pursue enforcement with determination and integrity.
The small University arts department plans six spring graduates four in artists and two in collegiate programs. A general commencement concert is set for May 31 with faculty and graduates. The recital series opens with Miss Alice Leonard, organ, followed by Miss Pearl Maser piano with Charles Larson and Prof Preyer. Helen Gilson organ performs May 24 with Detwiler and accompanist, concluding with Miss Anna Sweeney piano assisted by Frederick Wallis and Professor.
Last night the Bucks band gave a fine concert at Capital Park in front of a well filled crowd despite threatening weather. The opening show of a summer series was cut short and the next concert is slated for South Park on May 20.
A fire at 809 Garfield Avenue owned by Cal Harvey, a transfer company driver, damaged the residence around 5:30 this morning. The blaze was confined to the roof, thought to have started from a tin chimney as firefighters rushed over a mile to the scene. A university game between seniors and sophomores at McCook Field occurred this afternoon, affecting local interests. The report also notes a tempting confection, jos cream filled eye cones, sold by the Palace of Sweets with delivery citywide.
Des Moines Iowa May 14 commissioners and visitors of the General Assembly of Presbyterians of America were entertained at Fort Des Moines after a morning session. A regimental drill reviewed by Lieut General Miles featured the day. The board of ministerial relief reported record demand for aid, leading the assembly to approve a 4 million appropriation for the relief fund to be raised from members at ten cents each.
One hundred armed guards protect fifty non union miners brought to Win Run mine, with 150 more Hun union men expected Monday. In Berlin, Hugh Spiegel, a defaulting cashier, was yesterday sentenced to four years for robbing the Upper Silesian Coke and Chemical Co of 200000.
Rear Admiral Mason warns that if war breaks out in a few years the navy could be placed in a critical state due to reduced funding for the Bureau of Ordnance. He spoke to the secretary of the navy about lowered estimates sought by the House Naval Affairs Committee. An unrelated local ad urges readers to visit Peter Samson’s for shoe shining at 737 Mass.
Washington May 19 rate bill to return to the house Monday with informal conference planned between Republican and Democratic representatives. Hepburn is the only conferee named with confidence while H L S ping have arrived, Gostal.
A forty pupil Haskell cast presents Hiawatha on May 30 and 31 at Bowstring's Opera House with acts detailing Gitche Manito, Hiawatha, and Minnehaha. Proceeds aid sick and destitute soldiers and orphans. tickets from local drugstores. library contest mention with J W Frapcisco and Son livery.
1400 women petition British primaries urging equal suffrage. Some participants hiss at references to suffrage coming in years to come. The action signals organized push for voting equality and gender rights.
A May 19 London deputation of about forty parliament members and representatives from many groups pressed Brenner Campbell-Banner Mann for immediate women's suffrage. Speakers proclaimed willingness to sacrifice lives, while the premier urged patience as reforms progress.
Laughter and applause greeted a telegram recalling the Cumberland Presbyterian assembly in session. The message from Waco Texas quoted Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity.
Cambridge May 10 athletic delegates from Harvard and Yale met at Stadia for the annual track and field gates between the two universities. The return of Parsons, the intercollegiate half mile champion who ran in the Athens Olympics, has cheered supporters of the event.
Charles Albert Lopes, a noted sculptor, died yesterday in a New York hospital after an operation. His death leaves a void in the city’s art community, with mourners recalling his public works and studio contributions.
The Diocese of Kansas holds its forty seventh annual convention at Trinity Church May 22 23 with a May 21 reception at the rectory Stolloom May 22 includes opening service at 10 am Holy Communion sermon by Very Rev J P de Kaye de Kaye and luncheon Parish House 1 pm sessions and missionary meetings pledge drives follow with prayers and photographs noted at Loomis studio 710 Mass St and Squire studio baby photo event mentioned.
The town previously circulated a cruel tale claiming Henry Hart was a brother of Cantrell. Hart, born in Germany and emigrant at 19, had a mother buried at Belvoir and two living half sisters in the city. the alleged brother and the raid loss were fabrications. The report is denounced as cruel rumor that harms no one. The text also notes the MoUmans Auxiliary annual meeting in Lawrence May 22-23 with priestly services, addresses, and papers on missions and parish work.
A large class of 295 seniors is to receive diplomas at the forty fourth annual commencement on a Wednesday in June. The University notes a 75 increase over last year with the college supplying nearly half the graduates. The MD degree group totals 3, law school 33, engineering 32, pharmacy 1, and fine arts 7. The Thornton preliminary trial was set for May 25, with their case scheduled for that date.
Ma 3 B Weidler died at her home in Kansas City on May 1. She was the sister-in-law of Mrs Charles Sheaman. This is the second death in ten months for the family.
The German play Guenatige Vorzeichen was staged at the Unitarian church by Marguerite Von Unwerth Eisle Hosking Emil Biewen and Paul Faagber all in Dr Carruths German class The production was bright and well presented with Paul Farragher as the standout though all roles were well carried The evening featured music by Mrs Carruth and Miss Carruth Macy Also notes selling graduation gifts at Boughtons and a reminder to visit the Sugar Bowl tonight for candy ice cream or a cold drink
A reader notice lists upcoming sermons and events at First Baptist First Methodist Episcopal Friends Unitarian Pilgrim Plymouth and other churches with pastors names days and times for morning and evening services Sunday schools Epworth League Y M C A and related activities. Also mentions Salvation Army meetings and a wall paper advertisement at Wolf's.
Card of Thanks from Robert and James Carpenter for kindness shown during the last illness of their wife and mother. They acknowledge friends and neighbors who assisted and sent letters of esteem, expressing sincere gratitude for support and sympathy.
An old style advertisement from 903 Mass Bt features a broad home goods catalog. It touts rugs, silverware, clocks, tapestries, curtains, bed spreads, clothing, watches, and furs. The copy includes inquiries about credit and household specialties, with brands like Elgin and Waltham watches and Seth Thomas clocks referenced.
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