18 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1905
Page
1
The Lawrence Journal notes include a British warship report from a recent event, comments on Topeka police chief removal, and Various international issues. It mentions Bryan's Manila visit, Roosevelt's diplomacy, and Latin American tensions along with Kansas gas disputes and Harvard attendance trends.
Andrew Carnegie backs nations quitting fighting for peace while Chicago area teachers win back pay. Roosevelts southern tour starts. Kansas City ouster case dismissed. Insurance inquiry provokes crowd questions and a dramatic divorce case involves a Leavenworth wife and army officer. Local ads, curiosities, and travel notes fill the rest of this newspaper page.
Observation cars begin service on Wabash day trains between Xanesa City and St. Louis in both directions, marking a new feature for the line and appealing to travelers seeking enhanced comfort and scenic travel.
An Imperial Russian Technical Society study outlines a future fleet built in Russian yards. Eight first class cruisers at Baltic Works, twelve battleships at Galerny and New Admiralty yards, plus Kronstadt and Nikolaief Sevastopol shipyards to produce armored cruisers and battleships.
George Bancroft and Jane Austen compare views on women's learning and discretion as they note a German noblewoman educated at a time of limited opportunities. The piece then counters rumors about Negro recruitment, listing four active regiments and ongoing enlistment in the regular army.
A fragmentary note describes Itest It- She-Algie appearing unsettled and puzzled as discussion touches on belief and identity. The piece hints at a tense moment when the Supreme Being is mentioned, provoking a notable, if unclear, reaction.
The piece argues that academic market reasoning fails traders who must predict fluctuations. It recalls a 1902 Western bull run centering on St Paul stock, the 1908 call money surge, and a later panic as bull speculation collapsed under high costs and bank deficits.
The civil service board tested 12 men seeking animal keeper posts at the zoo. Applicants offered varied responses about animal diets and care, with jokes about feeding deer and parrots, monkeys’ fleas, and even electric baths for paralysis. The Phoenix tavern history note follows.
Two young workers recount leaving an insurance company after claiming rough handling. The first urchin questions if they are with the firm, the second confirms quitting due to mistreatment and states they were treated badly.
The Lawsrences Committee held a nightly meeting with many topics and constructive results. Sub committees outlined past actions and future plans, including permanent equity, Old Home Week celebration, and local market comparisons. Bowling scores were posted at the Merchants Athletic Club. A dubious patent medicine ad warns against mercury in Catarrh Cure.
The article extols the Vera Cruz to Mexico City mulepath as America’s first major commercial highway, comparing it with ancient roads and noting its vast freight capacity and economic impact through centuries of trade. It traces the route from Vera Cruz in 1522 to its role in transporting cacao, copper, silks, and spices, highlighting its significance in early long-distance commerce.
In planning summer travel consider convenience and time savings on the Wabash. The line runs its own rails to St Louis Detroit Toledo Pittsburg and Buffalo offering the shortest route, best times, and good accommodations with through service to New York and Bestor. Ask your local ticket agent for Wabash tickets.
Wanted men can learn barber trade with steady practice and instruction. Courses completed in a few weeks with lectures and careful guidance. Special inducements offered until November 1. Write now to MacGregor Barber College, Kansas City, Missouri.
Local notice from A A Siler of San Diageo California inviting property owners to send descriptions for potential trading options. The misspelled address and casual tone suggest an informal outreach seeking workable exchanges for real estate.
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