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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
1
An advertisement touts land near Harrisburg offering low rates and annual payments with high crop yields. It promotes beets, wheat, oats, and alfalfa, inviting readers to visit the office to secure property before prices rise. Also notes a Pennsylvan ia dedication event with President Roosevelt in Harrisburg and local fire department exhibition planned in Kansas.
President Roosevelt writes Governor Kibbry urging all votes be counted as cast in the statehood question. He notes possible charges of vote irregularities and asks that representatives of statehood and anti-statehood groups attend canvassing in the counties to ensure fairness. The letter is sent to Governor Hagerman of New Mexico for similar arrangements.
Still the street attractions please crowds at Old Home Week as evening shows draw bigger tents. The Da Von sisters Maud and Florence Devon headline, known for vaudeville runs and prior engagements with Babes In Toyland and Isle of Spice. They perform dances and songs such as Not Because Your Hate Is Curly and If the Moon Were a Coon, showcasing stylish wardrobes and stage presence.
Roger Heddon, son of Mount Sterling Advocate editor J W Heddon, died from brain concussion and internal injuries sustained during a football game in Sterling Kentucky on October 4. The tragedy occurred yesterday as the teams played, prompting mourning at local papers and the community.
Toronto October 4 Cameron Paulio died from head injuries received in a university of law football practice yesterday His skull was fractured The newspaper notes local business promotions and campus notices alongside scattered ads and upcoming events as part of the inner section coverage
An electrical display by the Lawrence Electric Light Company showcases labor saving devices. The exhibit features an electric tram, cooking appliances, and demonstrations of modern electric power in daily tasks. Miss AB Lyons and Miss Carrie Evans explain the setup to visitors.
A dry goods box house built yesterday in South Park burned last night before firefighters arrived. No suspect or motive evident as bystanders assumed the structure, set to be burned for a city exhibition, would be consumed. The incident spurred indignation among Lawrence officials, while other local notices promote events and services from Squires Studio to Gutsson's show, with advertisements for P D Co serum, Volea Culture lessons, and local real estate asks.
The event, led by Commander Smith of the Grand Army of the Republic, featured a guard of honor, city officials, and a mayoral address. The ceremony included flag unfurling, a prayer by the chaplain, and a history of the cannon and a gift exchange with Henry Haversock. The Battle Hymn closed the exercises.
The State of Kansas v Frank Williams, a negro, is set for preliminary in Leavenworth today. Williams is charged with attempted assault on Miss Charlotte Luckan, a Lawrence high school student, night of September 14. The defense notes a bite on his finger and a barbed wire cut as alternative explanations.
Prof Charles Edward Dubach announced the opening of his high vocal studio in Kansas City. Mr Gubach recently returned from France after three months studying with the renowned Italian teacher Sbrigli. He heads the vocal department at the State University of Kansas and promotes a new line of gifts, art needlework, and health products at Raymond's while offering repair and lighting services through local advertisers.
Catholics issue an open letter to Interior Minister Clemenceau denouncing his Sunday speech and vow to resist any action to unite Jacoblog or close churches. they pledge to defend priests and their religion against tyranny. Also: a Gooodale Park sewer cave-in in Columbia Onlo, Cal., claims two Italian workers dead and sixteen injured as walls collapse twelve feet deep.
Ost 4. Ganwal Streynke, governor of Simbirsk, escaped an assassination attempt this afternoon. A bomb was thrown at the governor, wounding him on the hand and leg. The injuries are not fatal.
Kansas and Oklahoma contend for top yields at the Bigelty carnival as Santa Fe official cites corn samples. Frankite county Kansas shows about ninety bushels per acre, Newkirk Kay county Oklahoma about one hundred, while a Clark County sample from Wichia Kansas reaches twenty one feet tall.
In a capital case, Agee Mys seeks relief from a death sentence after alleged flaws in the trial and legal arguments. The proceedings involve Waterferry City and key figures Jadlaes and Quanyth as the defense contends missteps affected the verdict.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr and three students including Meredith Biag and Ciarvand were brought before a grand jury in Boston today as prosecutors pursue alleged involvement in an assault case. The panel reviews evidence and weighs possible charges against the group.
Colorado Springs reports the season's first snowfall with measurable accumulation in the mountains. Storms bring light to moderate snowfall as residents brace for colder weather.
Quiet reports reach from Havana via telegrams to the disarmament commission across the island as arms withdrawal progresses. In Atlanta, Georgia, Democratic state officers enjoyed a sweeping victory in the recent state election.
John D Rockefeller argues against heavy government control of private industry urging continued national growth and education. He cites the need to teach development to children while remarking he cannot disclose information for subpoena in a Standard Oil suit. Separately, a big New York fire injures three firefighters and leaves ninety families homeless, with extensive property damage and surrounding threats.
The president departed this morning for Harrisburg Pennsylvania to deliver an address at the dedication of the state capital building.
St Louis report from the annual convention of the national association of postmasters notes a letter from Assistant Postmaster General Degraw. He explains methods used and challenges in furnishing supplies to post offices and handling of undeliverable mail matter by the post office departments.
In a voyage from Raihnow to Dong Kong the emigrant steamer Charter Horses foundered off Hainan head on September 13. Captain Clefton and sixty passengers were lost. A rat belonging to the steamer was recovered with a fragment of a list. Twenty three crew members and two women are listed as missing. the ship’s fate remains unresolved.
New York Oct 4 Miss Margaret Shaoler a great granddaughter of Friar John Jacob Antor married yesterday to Richard Aldrich of New York a noted Times staff journalist at Barrytown.
New York Oct 4 The World editorially backs Grover Clavaland as a Senate candidate for New Jersey Democrats seeking a nominee. Also notices on formaldehyde sulphur materials and Raymond’s era. Cooke ready to receive musical public at Fischer's store. Morrisn Lyn im advertises loans on farm and city property with interest as low as 6 percent and optional payments at 166 Mass Ave.
In Selly, Fred Jankson, Republican attorney general candidate, arrives for a brief stop. Miss Helen Severin returns home from visiting Mrs Povola Lisey. Max Wilhelm spends the day in Kansas City. Mrs H B Ober and Mrs Culp also in Kansas City. Mr Frank Bonétiet plans to stay in Kansas City for the week. Harry Houss returns to Sapulos after visiting relatives in town. Mrs Charles F Prentice and Dorothy of Meridan, Kane, visit the Prentices. Mrs Jewett hosts a card party yesterday. Miss Claira Wiley and Miss Kate Iey host a dinner this evening at 14 Elmstrast in honor of Miss Brown of Kansas. Mr and Mrs Joseph A Spaulding invite guests for the wedding of their daughter Alice to Mr Mevile Hall Taylor on Thursday, October 14, at 7:30 at 1128 Tennessee Street. Mrs J Snyder and Mrs Frank Gray of Kansas City visit Mrs Pred Clarze for the week.
The Lawrance Old Settlers Day parade assembles at 1 20 pm with Ulyiglons, travels down Massachusetts street and returns. Merchants and manufacturers prepare elaborate floats, horses bicycles and autos gather on designated streets as thousands watch. Diptheria cases rise with 62 quarantined since November 1 and three new cages Saturday. Joel Asher questioned today amid the outbreak.
Dick Klus will address Native Sons and Daughters at the Fraternal Aid building and then speak at the Old Settlers meeting. Also noted are reports of the fourth general conference of the United Evangelical elected Legac, a farmer found dead near Hayard, and embezzlement guilty verdict in Parkersburg.
The menu lists vanilla chocolate and maple nut ice creams with charity notes at Wiedemann's and Joxaly photo frames at Wolt's. Frames come in all sizes and are made to order.
Massachusetts Democratic State Convention adopts platform praising industry. Hearst coverage and references to Diaz clemency appeals appear in dispatches from Oct. 4. Monroes testimony to ICC concerns freight weight allowances cites Union Pacific as defense exhibit amid controversy.
Special prices on Boughton's books and stationery stock during Old Home week. See our own post cards and note the fresh battar cups available at Wiedemanne.
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