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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1906
Page
2
Republican ticket names appear garbled but list state level offices and several officials, including governor, auditor, treasurer, attorney general, and supreme court seats, with unclear spellings and stray letters. The fragmentary text suggests a slate of Republican candidates for statewide offices.
The Leavenworth Times questions Gov Foch involvement in Tricoatt matters and discusses candidates and officials in Wyandotte County. It critiques Judge Lempres and Kans Vei and masses toward a plan about railroad commissioner and board actions. The piece reflects political tension and calls for decisive moves amid a contested field.
Kansas interviews and editorials reflect split sentiment as voters consider Kanaval and Humphrey for the railroad commissioner role. Officials note political tension with concerns over appointments and the impact on state governance. The piece laments crime, corruption, and a win-at-all-costs culture, urging focus on youth and hope.
A periodical warns that Japan’s victory over Russia signals a new era and urges firm action against perceived yellow peril. It portrays Japan as a corrupter and calls for vigorous measures, blaming Japanese influence for disorder and stressing imminent danger to U.S. interests. The piece also includes unrelated advertisements for medical cures.
A historical account praises W. R. Stubbs for presiding at the Hoch gathering, lauds Theodore Roosevelt as a guiding American leader, and highlights Kansas reforms. It cites laws on state institutions, depository protections, railway regulation, school funds, juvenile court, and general governance as evidence of Republican progress under Roosevelt influence.
A fragment describes a plan to create a Kansas football fan contingent at St. Louis Law School. The text mentions coordinating groups from various universities, with unclear details and garbled phrases about sales and credits.
Judge Francisco’s hack carried a passenger to the hill amid deep mud. The man slipped free when the back door opened during a dark, muddy stretch, leaving the judge angry and the escape unrecovered for days. The journal’s want column offers low weekly rates.
University notes report visiting auditor Mr Isnes A Nation to estimate tuition and fees, potential chapel talk by Nation, and football injuries. Kansas University gains prestige among regional colleges. Rudelpan Yombo seeks registration data. band uniforms arriving. campus students elect officers. several faculty and alumni updates and a note on legal author William Burdten.
Freshman football squad will meet Holton high on McCook field Saturday afternoon in a hard contest. The Molten team features many of last year’s returnees and Coach Moss plans first year regular work. This marks Tyro’s first McCook field appearance since the Lawrence Ligh school game.
A garbled collection of lost and found notices from Lecomp ton Kansas and nearby areas. Listings include a green FON er 08 pocket watch, a heavy silver Elgin stemwinder watch, a black leather wallet, and other personal items. Several reward offers are stated for the return of these items, with contact references and locations such as 342 N Hersh berger and 22 New Work Street. The text also mentions a horse shoeing service and various property for sale or rent.
Baldwin is described as up to date and progressive with improvements over the past three years. The town has natural gas for a year and an upcoming electric light system set to become operational before year’s end. Water works are awaited, many substantial buildings rise, including a small hotel called the Dank Hotel, noted as sufficient for a town three times Baldwin’s size. Visitors returning after three years would be surprised by the progress.
Laurice Paaraoo a six year old child of Mrs and Mrs Ed Peason formerly of Lawrence died after two weeks of illness not treated with medicine by Parham faith followers who rely on prayer. Neighbors urged care but the parents refused until yesterday morning. Dr Shakey stated the child’s condition had become a fatal grip on the little lungs. Journal office moved to Opera block.
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