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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1906
Page
1
A noisy old advertisement touts low data and exceptionally low down payments to secure land near Lawrente Colorado. It promises crops and fruit futures with farmers urged to call for early data, claiming high yields per acre and favorable 6 percent interest.
An attempt at murder occurred at dusk in Norm Lawrence when Frank Muzzy accosted George Howard and knocked him down with a brick to rob him of three dollars. Howard was taken to jail briefly. Muzzy faces arraignment next week. Also reported: Bishop Tigert nearing critical condition, blood poisoning feared, in Louisville. Other notes mention Illinois claven injuries from a Chicago day.
Mayo Thornton was acquitted in idfurlot court on a burglary charge involving Abe Welfeon's state. The trial featured exhaustive evidence and defense witnesses. Oscar Learnard led the prosecution with C Lindley assisting.
A Kansas City Section meeting of the American Chemical Society is set for this evening at 7 o clock in the University chemistry building. Lawrence members will present talks on hydrogen gas mixtures, helium distribution to natural gas, and petroleum cracking processes. Prof Hatley, Prof McFarland, Prof Cady, and Prof Bushong are among the speakers.
The Journal offers 50 free tickets for a Foxy Grandpa show next Wednesday night. Children draw a picture of Foxy Grandpa, attach name and age on a coupon, and send it to the Journal office for a chance to win a ticket or pizza. Winners are notified next Tuesday.
J Haskell city editor of the Kansas City Star lectured journalism classes on city editor routines and story handling. He cited eight Star reporters plus three artists on a major auto accident tale and said several phases could spawn seven volumes of coverage.
Lon Wilcox a lifelong Lawrences resident and Democratic candidate in Atchison county faced a tie when contesting the legislature seat after a rumored clash with Smith family. Aldhad had he voted for himself, he would have won but modesty kept him from the ballot, leaving him at home.
The KU freshmen beat Agricultural College yesterday on McCook field with a 26 to 4 score. Lawrence vendors advertise items and events including a dance by Knights and Ladies of Security, Christmas goods arrival, and a sale on picture frames before November 25.
A Congregational list of church notices invites all to Sunday services at the First Methodist Episcopal with Pastor Dr Frank Leoly and reminders for Sunday school at 2, Epworth League at 6:30, plus sermons on The Proper Use of Worldly Goods and St Paul the Prosecutor. Unitarian church on Ver Mort and Hancock invites 11 o'clock service and 2 o'clock Sunday school. Also Baptist Flat Church inaugurates Soul and Body session with Wednesday meetings and Christian Science Reading Room hours Wednesday and Saturday 2 to 5.
Federal grand jury returns an indictment against D P Dyer Jr a receiving teller at Scois subtress ary charging the embezzlement of 361 000 with accounts short. Obliging notices from churches report services upcoming sermons and lay activities across multiple towns including Cape Town and Brownville with varied religious programs and civic notices.
The Central Fraterpa committee met last night for the first time and adopted the bylaws. A musical entertainment is planned with some good sparkers to be engaged early in December. Ministers Alliance: regular meeting Monday at 4 pm in MCA building. United Presbyterian: public worship 10 30 am and 7 30 pm with various sessions announced.
Ladies urged to quilt by week’s end with 91 apples mentioned. Callahan and Anderson advertise Bell phone 1627. The Journal wants column helps buyers and sellers connect. Only 20 per week for your items advertising space.
Philadelphia November 17 cold weather clouds Penn State versus Michigan football game this afternoon. Experts see a tight contest with Michigan slight favorite but most forecasters deem the teams evenly matched. Reports from Seattle, Princeton, and Webb City add crime and sport briefs to the day.
Philadelphia reports a dominating third touchdown by Pennsylvania as the game ends with Pennsylvania ahead Michigan by 17 points to 0. The stated final score marks a decisive victory for Pennsylvania in this college clash.
San Diego report: Attel won the fight by decision after the fifteenth round. Dantel Matthews of Alban Indiana sat ringside with his sisters Mrs Jas Hanlin and Mrs Robi Boaner during the event.
Heavy rains trigger a landslide disrupting a presidential train route between Colon and Panama. By afternoon the Roogevall train detoured via a safer track and was due to reach Cristobal on schedule.
F D E Day & Co, a bond firm tied to the state bond commission, has collapsed across multiple cities in Nebraska and surrounding states. The firm faced widespread failures affecting clients, with officials noting regulatory breaches and unsettled documents in several localities.
Eight men were entombed today at an Indiana distillery after a cave in occurred. Rescue crews worked heroically and recovered all. one man is expected to die and five others are badly injured.
New York November 17. The famed tenor Carncey was arrested yesterday on a woman's complaint. He appeared in court today when the case was called, and it was postponed until next week.
Barrow Furness England November 1 The Borsian cruiser Barik named after a sunk vessel was launched today Claiming to be the most powerful cruiser afloat Also includes a Chicago football score note and assorted local ads and odds and ends about tickets and shops
Mrs C Hoppar began a visit to Excelsior Springs while Kansas City visitors and local society figures entertained and hosted gatherings. The DA B announced an event in November, with Punch and music by Newhouse’s Orchestra. Mrs Mary Strong and others hosted friends, Miss Ellison returned from Lawrence, and many residents traveled or hosted dinners, cards, and dances among clubs, societies, and parish groups. The Decoralinca party featured green decor and elaborate table settings, while the Phi sorority invited members for November 24. A busy social schedule included dances, card parties, and multiple entertainments across town with local firms providing music and refreshments.
Market by Wire reports Kansas City and Chicago cattle prices with beef steers stockers and feeders cows and heifers calves and hogs plus wheat corn oats and butter egg prices. The notes include specific bid ranges and market quotes from Nov 17 with references to Wildsmanos and W. L. Douglas shoes sold by Wolfson in Kansas City.
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