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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
2
Local notes from Lawrence Kansas edition May 31 1907 cover history of The Journal newspaper its editions and circulation terms. It reports on political chatter including Cannon era politics Kansas figures plans and public sentiment. The item mentions public health liquor sales and travel mileage concerns with a mix of quips and local commentary.
Citizens clash over how to cut traffic impacts, with critics arguing protection friends push too hard and others say results under protection are unequal and unfair. The discussion emphasizes action versus inaction and seeks a clear path forward.
The Roosevelt Indianapolis speech highlights federal charters for corporations. W. R. Stubbs long promoted this idea, facing opposition yet building support. Bankers backed the idea, and the president now endorses it, aligning with Stubbs on banking law and public interest.
An advertisement for The Texas Wonder claims cures for kidney and bladder issues and rheumatic troubles. It offers a one month or two month mail treatment for $1, with testimonials available from Dr. E W Hall of St. Louis Missouri. Also notes rain, floods, and a rumor that President Roosevelt was assassinated in Indianapolis, traced to a Kansas City paper.
Herman Myers, traveling from a Michigan town to wed a Lawrence girl, cannot fix the date due to circumstantial issues beyond his control. Arrested for horse stealing, he must clear that charge before the marriage. The woman awaiting him in Lawrence learned why he has been detained and is surprised by the turn of events.
Insane Barnard Klass started a fire in the house opposite the jail on Wednesday night. Quick discovery averted disaster. Klass was captured and sent to Topeka asylum yesterday.
Dr. F. H. Snow returns from a lecture trip in western Kansas. He notes cement sidewalks in Scott City and low lumber costs make cement walks cheaper. He reports a good rain boosted wheat prospects. Kansas City will hold a Salvation Army service May 31 at 8 pm with Ensign and Capt Butler, inviting all.
Johnson shoots Herbert Johnson in the foot during a jail escape plot at the county jail about 2 o clock. Herbert leaped sixteen feet, panic ensued, Ike restored order, and a new jail is planned. Prisoners allegedly plotted through the floor via the water works access. John Lewis was nearby. Herbert’s injury was minor, causing only fright and a limp. Advertising cough syrup follows.
Councilman Hutchins backs Elm street repairs to reduce danger from flooding and traffic. A large petition by property owners calls for piling or planks on the south side. A council committee will consider plans and cost estimates at the next meeting, with action expected.
Firefighters respond to a 2 55 AM blaze at the Peter Jones residence 1019 Delaware Street. The house suffered about 800 dollars in damage with 300 dollars of furniture insured. The fire's origin is listed as unknown.
The No 6 social Friday evening drew a large crowd and about $10 from the cream sale. Mrs Day is poor. Mr McCarty has done carpentry near Washington Creek. Mrs Savage is improving her property. Mr and Mrs Richardson and son visited Lawrenceson at Harding’s. Mrs Miller and children spent Sunday there. The ground is soaking from all day rain, hoped to benefit the wheat. Hinshaws installed a cell phone. Mrs Hinshaw and children visited Walgamott Wednesday. Edith Walgemott plans a month in Topeka with sister Mrs Pennington. No 6 Sunday school will hold a picnic at the County Farm Grove.
A May 1907 Lawrence scene shows Roy Weir and his new spouse hosted by 46 neighbors at a Six Corners home. Guests presented a bridal gown chair, music by Rey Berry, games and a substantial repast to close the evening. Nearby ads promote Man Zan piles remedy, Dade’s Little Liver Pills, and local meat market prices as part of the town’s daily life.
Multiple vendors advertise home services including plumbing gas fitting and photo copying. Fred Olson offers plumbing and photography in city listings with phone numbers. J Keilman upholsterer. J G Jenkins contractor quotes present in garbled copy. The ad scene hints at local tradesmen promoting work and contact details.
A SNAP-4 room cottage with cistern and brick walk in West Lawrence asks 775 dollars. A nearly 55 acre property with a Y room and modern house offers 4800 dollars. Kreebies and Crew advertise paint supplies at Kennedy & Ernst 826 Mass St. Moths cleaned by Falley’s scouring and sizing at 1026 Mass St Bell phone 1390, home care numbers 233.
The Journal offers a special rule to mail out of town readers for the summer. It promises easy address changes and calls to arrange delivery. F. H. Bennett, 1011 Mass.
A fragment lists Silver Heir a trotter with a record and service fees, followed by public notices including a brick paving bid invitation for Lawrence Kansas and a Douglas County real estate quieting title action. The grocery ads describe Alfred S. Eliot’s Lawrence store and local delivery services with several business names and addresses.
Go to the Indian Store at 917 Mass street to buy Indian goods. Wares include Swastika jewelry, souvenir spoons, moccasins, leather novelties, Cornwall ware, and post cards. Also includes notices about quilting, rental, jobs, and sales from local businesses and residents.
A burst of ads offers items and properties for sale and rent in Lawrence including harness and buggies at 16 Alabama Street with Bell 474, milch cow inquiries at 836 Mass Bt or 525 Tenn, four room house on Maine Street. vacant lot on Lawrence St. household goods and farm implements near Tinskel Institute. buggy and wagon gear at Locust Street. house and lot at 945 Alabama with Bell 1811. street coal office property. suburban swaps with farms near New Hampshire Street. rentals at 800 block. eight room modern Ohio Street home. Lake View stock share. a 15 horsepower steam engine at the Lawrence Iron Works.
A meeting is planned at Mantis to promote a pike road from Kansas City to Lawrence, with Kansas City leaders pledging support and efforts to involve Lawrence and Douglas County residents this summer. A separate Douglas County district court filing seeks to quiet title to multiple Baldwin City lots in a case by O E Blake and Mary A Counts. Also includes a Union Pacific time table section listing arrivals and departures for various east and west bound trains.
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