03 Sep 1906
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1906
Page
1
University buildings locked for Labor Day leave students disappointed as early registrants cannot complete enrollment. Institute heads busily catch up on heavy to do lists while staff look to manage the post holiday workload. A Labor Day dance at Everett Hall on September 3 features Summers Orchestra with tickets at fifty cents. The Journal office seeks a male helper over sixteen for winter work.
The Haskell Institute opened yesterday with Dr Baxter of Trinity College addressing teachers and students in the chapel. Classes suspended today for a holiday with a noon lunch. about six hundred students reportedly registered for the term. court quiet as judge presides over Monday docket.
The Wakareea Republican party held nominations Saturday afternoon with LM Walters winning trustee and other posts filled by Gowen, Merstall, McVarty, Miller, Cats, Hastie, Grow, Bygge, Hervey, and Crown. A devet between J Wos Smith and N Eager was noted with Judge SM Reynolds presiding.
The funeral for Mrs Adelaide L Corbin was held at her brother C T KN Prentice's home at 740 Louisiana Street at 2 pm. She died in La Junta Colorado last Thursday and was brought home by her son J HW Corbin and daughter Evsle Corbin. Rev L Fitchinson of the Pilose Church officiated. Pallbearers included Mrs Churchill E A Caldwell and Dr A B Lechar. Interment was in Wak Wil cemetery. The note also mentions the Woodman camp and local civic events.
Local ad promotes a Royal Suit line with a full range of fabrics and styles. Consumers are urged to view options and place orders, with contact details listed for O P Barber & Son at 919 Massachusetts Street Cuftop Hiatt.
The spelling reform drive receives firm backing from professors and university leaders across several states. Notable lists name many professors joining the reform, with figures citing 120 universities connected to the shift and major campuses in Illinois Michigan Missouri Pennsylvania and others showing signatures.
Workers at the Piang Factory in Lawrence plead for prompt raises as printers present their plan to finance the wage increase. The community fears layoffs and questions how to allocate funds while the factory faces urgent debt relief and potential future profit.
Mrs Mary Jacasco died in Monrovia California Saturday night after a heart illness. The funeral was held in California Union church afternoon. She was sister of Mrs Mester and Cone and lived most of her life in this city. An ardent churchgoer she devoted much time to religious work and was highly regarded for her quiet Christian influence. She lived on the north side of the river where neighbors were devoted to her.
A garbled report describes a plan to create a bicycle path in the middle of a street to improve safety for riders. Residents and officials discuss the need as concerns grow after a severe fall.
Arthur Ma was hurt near noon on the Santa Fe line and taken to Litzumenos hospital. Doctors concluded the back was dislocated not broken and his condition is serious but not believed fatal. A note directs readers to Mrs J A Prentiss at the Home store for steam conkers.
Beory G Parsons reports in Live Oak County Texas on a community farming proposition tied to Dr Simmons ranch. The notice highlights a chance for local investors and residents to participate in a 120 acre plan with potential farm development.
Carpet cleaned with dry cleaning or scouring methods cut pile edge and sew carpets of all kinds offered by Galligher and Wally at Bell Telephone 1408.
Douglas county faces loss of one state senator as apportionment lines may shift to reflect western population growth. The constitution requires reapportionment every five years. eastern counties currently hold more representatives, while western counties gain seats to balance representation.
The Geneva arrived from the Missouri River with word of an attack attributed to abolitionists near Franklin Kansas Territory. Four pro slavery men were wounded and a number of inhabitants killed or harmed in the incident near Franklin, about three miles east of Lawrence.
The Topeka paper reports rumors that WR Stubb bought the Popepece house to move them to Topeka after the next legislature adjourns. Stubb says he never purchased the house and has no plans to move.
Arthur W Mctrueen of Kansas travels with Water Wellman on an aerial expedition to the north pole. The Chicago Record-Herald says Mctrueen will head the wireless station at Hammerfest Norway. He studied at Baker University and is about 23. Professor L E Sayre plans travel to Indianapolis for pharmaceutical conventions from the third to the tenth.
A contested rate law prompts scrutiny of ministers salaries and funding. A Lawrence lawyer questions the planned adjustments and the impact on church officials, while observers note the reform would alter customary support for clergy.
Fragmentary OCR transcript describes a siege situation with troops and battalions, mentions names like Morgan and Captain Me au Ia Vensnt Hiehanar, and notes students or officers involved. Text is garbled, but indicates ongoing military activity, captures, and chain of command.
A damaged report notes a local event with a crowd at Lasor tar Phe lows and a parade expected. Speakers included Roy Jones and others from the carpeiets, with addresses given and general city participation recorded.
Disjointed OCR text reports various arrest events and court actions. Mentions Milwaukee bank arrest, Chicago individuals, and several scattered names, places, and actions. Overall coherence and specifics are missing, leaving a fragmented snapshot of legal notices and trials.
incoherent OCR fragment hints at a lawsuit involving Sovndl and Personal against Oferieaa over the family home. details are unclear but action may involve a seizure or transfer of property and related relatives. no firm names or dates are readable.
A rambling column details a funeral at OsK Hil cemetery, neighbors attending, and garden events. It lists numerous locals visiting, returning from trips, and engagements, with mentions of fraternal and church activities and small business notes.
Mrs wood, former president of ce We consia stave Spiritualiat, will present messages in a public lecture tonight at Tapoo Hall. The event features a spiritualist theme and is open to the general public with readings and demonstrations.
Chicago cattle prices show beef steers and stockers traded around 3 750 a hundredweight with cows and heifers near 15 1516. markets note mixed stocker and feeder values and a total cattle volume around 24 000. Hervey and Co advertises buying rags and old iron at 630 Main Street, offering pickup service.
Willing Workers Ald club of the Warren street church gathered at Mrs Maggie Fisthack’s home on Tennessee Street for an afternoon of business and fellowship. A four course luncheon was served at five o’clock. The group plans to reconvene September 4 at Mrs Ida Wallace’s residence. Also noted is an ad for gas ranges at Ecke’s Economy Store and a village cafe menu featuring vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, and grape ice creams at Wiedemann’s.
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