03 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1905
Page
1
An OCR fragment shows a general practice listing with emphasis on obstetrics and gynecology. It notes telephone numbers, visits to a clinic, and a country rate per mile. The text includes damaged phrases and unclear figures but indicates medical services and contact details.
City Council members worked late, approving several measures and advancing city business. The session produced multiple votes and decisions affecting local governance, budgets, and public services.
At the October meeting the council granted the Lawrence Electric Light company a franchise with lower prices. The session covered numerous petitions on sewers sidewalks and street lighting. The trackless trolley and Stranger Valley franchise items were held over. The anti liquor ordinance passed after edits and the city budget items were addressed before adjournment.
The Douglas County Good Roads association organized with 75 attendees. Officers elected include President W C G Head, Vice President A Andrews, Secretary Hugh Meany, Treasurer William Stone, and an executive committee with George Innes, W E Spalding, and J R Woodward. The group aims to improve country roads, especially leading to Lawrence, with the next meeting set for November 11 at the courthouse.
Wisconsin governor Robert LaFollette visited Lawrence en route from Manhattan to Baldwin. He spoke briefly to a Journal reporter at the Eldridge house, praised Kansas people and conditions, and dismissed public questions as routine. He noted an Old Home Week football game on McCook Field between Kansas freshmen and Haskell Indian second team.
The Douglas county agricultural display in a central tent on Massachusetts Street draws strong praise for its superior farm products. Notable entries include a record pumpkin weighing 125 pounds with a 22 inch diameter, long squash, giant carrots and beets, with contributions from Grant township and J Boilevins. A parade by the Central Protective Association of Douglas County, KU and Parker bands, and a large turnout mark the event, as plans for tomorrow feature veterans’ events and a reception.
Residents on the south side of Henry Street near Massachusetts Street will gather at Post Hall for a picnic dinner at noon. Speakers and camp fire follow at 2 30 p.m. with the W R C and Ladies of the G A R assisting in dinner prep and camp fire. A gas display will run tonight between 9 and 10 at the corner of Massachusetts and Henry Street, with two inch gas pipes rising thirty feet. The display repeats tomorrow evening. Window decorations by A Marks, Robertson Bros, The Fair, Harry Natchings, Dick Bros attract attention.
The postmaster general George Cortelyou will report the 1904 05 fiscal year broke all records with mail handled and money sent through the mails rising sharply. More letters packages and newspapers moved and postage stamps issued exceeded any prior period, boosting income by about 1 million. Total stamps and mailing devices issued surpassed 7.7 billion, including roughly 5.0 billion ordinary stamps.
Joseph Romney Jr sues in St. Louis circuit court seeking an injunction to stop Gould and associates from annual meeting plans in Toledo to install a board and president for the Wabash line. Remainder notes Kansas university building dedication and law school events, plus a chemistry shipment of liquid air for vaudeville use.
The Lutheran church women announce a Wednesday food sale at Bryan Jones meat market. Home made pies bread cottage cheese and more will be available in abundance. Correst coal prices and Wiedenmanns pesch sundaes also mentioned for local shoppers.
The Great Northern Overland train out of Seattle was robbed five miles from Balard as baggage and express cars were blown open. Seven men took part, with two riders trying to rob passengers. An express messenger injured by an explosion. Robbers escaped at night. $1,000 reward offered. an abandoned horse and wagon found nearby.
New York on October 3 Miss Katherine Leonard sister of Harry Leonard says Leonard was the victim of another man and she would protect him and a woman. In San Francisco on October 3 the disappearance of eleven thousand dollars from a safe buried by painter William Schmitz has been cleared by his daughter Louisa Schmitz and the arrest of Edward Cordero who was betrayed into the hoard.
Chadwick matter dominates the calendar as Mrs Cassie L Chadwick faces a writ of error petition in the United States circuit court of appeals at Cincinnati on October 3. She was convicted at Cleveland of conspiracy to defraud and bank wrecking.
Veteran editor Richard Clarkson of Iowa and Nebraska, longtime manager of the Iowa State Register with his brother J. S. Clarkson, died today after a long journalism career. Chicago pawn jew el values reach 500000 as two rivals in Dublin’s theatre scene spark a refugee of theft allegations amid touring entertainments. Washington President meets United Mine Workers leader John Mitchell. Berlin reports electric worker strike expanding to 38,000, with two-thirds of streetcars in operation despite fires. Edington West Virginia reports six killed in a calm. US agriculture publishes cotton condition at 71.22 for the month.
All members visiting Eagles in the city are requested to be present at the next regular meeting Tuesday October 3. Important business. W T Williamson Secretary. Plus local ads for coal Pingrey Blood eyes doctors Safe Two Oak heaters furniture and gaine at 830 N H St. or phone red.
Historical market notes show wheat, oats, corn, pork and lard pricing with variety of delivery months. Entries list cash bids, futures quotes, and mixed grades across multiple brands and buyers, including Chicago reference points and regional exchange terms.
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