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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1906
Page
1
An invitation to join a Western Kane and Eastern Colorado trip via A., T. & 3. Fe next Tuesday in October. Rates are low, accommodations good, and the opportunity to secure land with a small payment. Destinations promise crops, including beets and wheat, with farming profits suggested.
At Atlanta a sheriff moved to detain a suspect after a mob formed during an assault report, while a guard fled in an automobile. In New York a typhoon washed away lives and raised morality concerns as a large death toll was reported. A probate will in Sageard was admitted without contest with nieces and nephews set to receive legacies, and Captain Recilia Martinez was killed by an electrical accident in Ter Lim Atabre.
Henry Robinson of Akron dies of heart disease while leading a firm building an electric line between Omaha and Lincoln Nebraska. Mrs Blair of Lawrence moved to Chicago with her children and died of stomach trouble. In Trenton, New Jersey, a receiver is sought for Press Printing and Publishing Company over debts near $20,000. Union Pacific excursion Sept 25–26 to wheat and alfalfa farms offered by McKenzie and Stockwell immigration agents.
A historical note explains changes in the naturalization process Sept 25 under a new law. It discusses first and second papers, the role of declaration of intention, and the path to final citizenship, noting many county residents may seek their second papers at the upcoming Sept 23 court session.
Governor Sikes in Trenton issues extradition papers for Paul Stensiand, a Chicago banker, now en route to America amid a potential legal action on New Jersey soil. A letter discusses property painting experiences with Devoe products, noting color durability and coverage claims from W Devoe & Co.
Presbyterian Ladies Social Circle plans a 4 PM meeting in church parlors on Friday September 21. After the session, hosted by listed members at 150 suppers, all church members and the congregation are invited. Local newspaper ads note fall advertising and daily inserts inside the Journal.
YMCA boys plan a membership campaign starting next week testing from a week-one tap day. Captains Alen Wilbur and Robert Keltth lead the effort as the team hosts an exhibition at their store window.
A disastrous blast near the Louisville and Nashville tracks wrecked Jelilco Tennessee business streets. Shops and warehouses were destroyed, and the hotel and several buildings suffered severe damage. Casualties were reported among feral workers, with widespread debris and repairs starting as investigators examine the scene.
The Taft administration faces hints of unresolved Cuban quarrels amid reports Roosevelt remains in frequent contact with Taft. Indications suggest intervention may be required, with hours of secrecy surrounding the position and strategy as officials weigh next steps.
The body of Harry Nutter, 30, a prominent trader from Des Moines who disappeared last Tuesday, was found today in the lake at Farr Mount Park near Kansas City. Initial beliefs suggested drowning while swimming, though foul play and suicide were considered as possibilities.
Thieves raided the Royal Hungarian mint in Munich last night taking 32000 in cash. They reached the vault by slipping through a dry underground canal opened for cleaning.
JB Cunningham of Lecompton was in town today. Miss Sue Wight of Kansas City visited Topeka today. Mrs Wilesx returned to Muscotgh after a visit with relatives. Miss Martin sued Kids for reform as Topeka. she found another in Bethany College. Mary Harrison and Anos Harrison abroad with Klingenberg party traveling in Switzerland and Italy soon. The wedding of Miss Mary Henrietta Aberhart and Mr Walter Shumway of Springfield Mass was celebrated yesterday at the bride's home. they left for Syracuse then Springfield. Out of town guests included Oscar Eberhart and two children of Springfield and Ivan Eberhart of Wichita.
The U S battleships Louisiana and Virginia and the cruisers Cleveland and Tacoma arrived in Havana this morning. Also noted are assorted local ads for shoes and studios with various businesses and music lessons reopening in the city.
Late notice advertises a ten arras eight room suburban house on West sod of Warren street with fruit trees and favorable terms. Also included are several lost items and reward offers for recovered belongings and spectacles.
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