24 May 1906
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
1
Des Moines Iowa May 24 The union of the Cumberland and Presbyterian churches was consummated today as Moderator Meary Cabett formally announced the fact to the assembly. The gathering broke into a storm of resuicing.
For sale a lady’s bicycle cheap. Also a dealer listing customers for property from 500 to 23000, trades of farms for city property, groceries stock, and investments offering 20 percent return. H G Parsons, room C Baigent F A A building, 751 Louisiana Street.
In Kansas City on May 24 the Crosby case. train manager of Burlington railway, George Thomas of New York, and clerk L Taggart faced sensational testimony on conspiracy charges. McKittrick confessed paying unknown parties sums as high as four to five hundred dollars, claiming he could not identify the giver or purpose. A boy, Frank Stevens, aged one, broke his arm on Massachusetts Street when a wagon end gate collapsed. Dr Simmons set the bone. The paper corrects an error about Dr Lipincott and university chancellorship, noting the proper timeline from 1853 to 1857 and naming successors.
The list catalogs graduates from Douglas County common schools with names and districts across Lawrence Overbrook Lecompton Baldwin Eudora and Wellsville. It notes a separate Kansas win in a tennis tournament where University of Kansas defeated Baker University to claim the state college tennis title.
J A Benico advertises at Warren Street Home Prone 144 and Ray monds for canned and bulk groceries and cured meats. The notice mentions a sale of several high erase gas ranges to clear space for other goods and invites buyers to take them at their own price.
Irwin D Adams of Caldwell Ira n Adams of Ferry Charles Seaver of Elsworth and Carl Scheller of Kansas City have been chosen from the senior class in electrical engineering at the University for positions with General Electric works at Schenectady NY. GE selects two or three graduates yearly from each technical school in the United States. Kap sap representatives have been uniformly successful, prompting the company to increase the number of students the University can send to four.
Congressman Bowersock reports to Mayor Keeler that transporting the cannon, a Yorktown siege relic, will cost only freight. The city may accept the gift with a regulation base and cannon balls included. Council to decide soon, with government support for base design and delivery.
St Marys edged Kansas 5 to 4 after sixteen innings in the hardest fought baseball game of the season on the home grounds. Hudcan and Hakule starred for the varsity with Hakule allowing five hits and twelve strikeouts in a strenuous outing. London suffragists leader Dora Monte tigre harangued a crowd denouncing Asquith as an assassin for delaying women’s progress.
An outline of circus preparation in Lawrence shows the advance work required. Contracting agents secure show grounds and licenses, arrange with newspapers and suppliers, and coordinate with hotels as bill posters and press agents prepare citywide ads and feature stories for the May 31 arrival.
Harrisburg Virginia May 4 The prohibition state convention today nominated and mixed ticket headed by Wmil Barry a democrat for governor. Miss E Bullman Kansas City plees mercy for her red birds as governor Hoch cites law. Sunday baseball agitation discussed in Topeka and Lawrence public sentiment aroused. Athens council No 3 FAA invited to May 24 meeting. Hammocks and farm items advertised at Kennedy Ernst 826 Mass St.
In Smisbield Ohio on May 24 non union miners moved under guard toward Plum Kua Mina mine as a clash with union forces erupted. A Cleveland News correspondent driving toward a camp was fired upon from a bush but escaped unharmed. Preparations for further hostilities are underway as evening approaches.
L Bristow of Salina was in town arday OC Curtis went to Kansas City to attend a funeral of bia 5 niece FH Smithmayer went to Kansas City last night Charley Starkweather is to Kansas City for the day Mrs NS Nelson guest of her sister Mrs Lofgren returned to Springfield Mo this morning Mrs D L Lakin and Mrs 5 S Lauck returned last night to Topeka. They attended Episcopal meetings Miss Mary Kellogg arrived from Emporia to attend the Phi Gaw party JH Durkle went to Leavenworth this morning on business Mrs Alonzo Wilcox of Muscotab is the guest of her mother Mrs C Smith Mr and Mrs E F Caldwall went to Kansas City this morning Mrs Bob Moody is visiting friends in Kansas City Alice Clyda Teter returned today from Columbia Mo after spending a few days with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Weeks Mrs W E Raynolds tear daughters and Mrs E M Brown are visiting Mrs W D Spurlock Dudlay Coctittie of Kansas is visiting old University fhen Invitations recalled to Lawrence today to the wedding of Miss Edna Goodrich of Worthington Minn and Vernelle Long of Corpos California a former Lawrence boy which will be June 3
Mr Eli Taylor of Yates Center reports a pole cat farm venture near Yates Center and warns of fake baking powder tests sold in stores and homes. The article exposes a test using alum in cheap powders, noting Cream of Tartar is pure when mixed with soda, while the alleged test is misleading.</s>
Miss Laura Voight of Atchison plans commencement address at Bethany College on May 31 in Lighsborg. Invitations issued for Augustetter Dewey to wed Arthur Walker Holbrook on June 12 at 5 30 pm. reception at 117 Greenw ood avenue Rotwin Place with home after September 1 at Culvellie. Phi Kappa Pal men hosted dinner at Will Gries home on west Lawrence with guests Harry Davis and M Perks. Mrs W Uireau hosted forty ladies at luncheon. Whist session after elaborate five course lunch. McElroy wins 8 50 in police court for disturbing the peace. Norris Frenger fined 15 for dog tax nonpayment. dog ownership disputed. City to enforce dog tax ordinance strictly starting now.
The Daughters of the King opened their annual convention in this city with a reception in the rectory decorated in red and white peonies. Local officers and guests included Mrs Baxter Dr and Mrs McLam Wichita state president Mrs Wilfacdley and Miss Anna McGrath along with about seventy five members. Luncheon followed in the dining room with Misses Lobleson Eames Leonard and Noble presiding. A porch party at the Ingleside club preceded further social gatherings as various clubs and individuals hosted events and notes of community activities appeared throughout the day.
Haskell Institute presents Hiawatha at Bowersock's opera house on May 30 and 31 to benefit a worthy cause. New costumes and scenery accompany strong performances by students praised for arts and sciences progress. Tickets available at local shops and drug stores. chart opened May 30. Proceeds support the library contest and related civic efforts.
Sarah Hopson was tried this morning for violating the prohibitory law. She was found guilty on one count and sentenced to thirty days in jail and a fine of 100 dollars. Columbia, Mo., May 24. WF Switzier, oldest editor in the United States, died here today at age 87. Convict Camp Revolt in Raleigh, May 24, inmates attempted to escape at a copying camp in Greensboro. one man was killed and J B McMillan was fatally injured as the Negroes escaped.
Isthmian canal commission chairman T H B Shonts will be the chief speaker at Drake University’s Des Moines anniversary celebration. The item then shifts to a jumble of local ads and notices, promoting bracelets, salt, sundae offerings, portraits, and household goods from multiple merchants. The garbled text includes entries for Wiedemann’s sundaes, Squires’ photo studio, Smyrns and Axminster rugs, Rogers silverware, Elgin watches, and The G Biltong Mercantile Co at 903 Mason St.
Nothing but first class horses at the W J Francisco and Sons barn. All rubber tired Figs. We pay special attention to telephone orders and answer all calls promptly.
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