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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1911
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR shows petitions filed against Charles Moore city director and Martin Blandon director of the Priest Vibalities of Moore. Amounts listed include 2,000,000 and assets 40,400. Text is garbled and unreadable in places.
Sheriff reports progress in collecting delinquent taxes with warrants issued countywide. Despite some evasion, the sheriff’s office has secured payments totaling about $898 with warrants executed across Franklin County and surrounding areas. A portion of delinquents remain at large or uncooperative.
The notice promotes Treel a good olive oil as a palatable product of excellent quality. It claims the oil can be obtained in any quantity and hints at its availability through a local alley, with several people reportedly visiting in the area.
Fragmentary diary notes discuss Baldwin figure Porter and Buck Wright with disputed claims. The text appears to deny Porter wrote a certain event and to avoid blaming Wright for a downfall. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, or locations to confirm a coherent story.
Art Wood of Peoples Hank attends as Al S. Wool, ex officio, joins the second annual convention of the Kansas State Bankers Association in Kansas City. Nearly 400 state bankers are present as the monetary system proposals are discussed, with focus on the guaranty fund and new postal banking options. Wives accompany delegates to varied entertainment features planned for their amusement.
Kansas City report lists wheat and corn prices with May July and Sept contracts. No. 2 hard and red wheats quoted with varying bids. Timothy hay rye prices. Butter creamery and eggs prices noted. Live stock receipts include cattle and hogs with assorted price ranges.
An OCR fragment lists market terms and ads for April 1 12 in Chicago with entries like WUKAT July beds prices and livestock references. It includes Raymond Morrivsa agency for Farm Real Estate and Insurance and a stray note about floods and a product endorsement by L. 8. Baker offering construction services.
Leavenworth April 12. A prisoner in the state prison at Lansing prefers to stay in the penitentiary rather than receive a pardon. Je Choutom of Wyandotte county has been convicted numerous times on larceny charges and is serving a three year sentence for felony. He refused to consider a pardon when it was offered, saying he wants to remain behind the walls. He works for fellow inmates and engages in charity. His story includes a Missouri elopement with the daughter of a wealthy brewer, ending after relatives removed his wife due to his uncontrollable impulse to steal.
Barteldes Sr and Barteldes teammates shine as Brown and Berger pace the competition. High scorers include Barteldes and Brown, with teamwork lifting the bout. Local notes suggest a close team battle and rising prospects for the season.
The report cites ten years of activity with varied loan types and outcomes across multiple months. It notes a 1 percent margin on some loans and a focus on a TEL Mass and St. Domes April schedule with upcoming excursions in September. The document mentions advantages and planning for a future trip.
A newly organized bank by prominent local men reports construction of a new building is set to begin within days as materials arrive. The project reflects confidence in the town’s development and the leadership of Williamts own among its organizers.
Large crowd attended the Hutchinson funeral in Williamstown. A suspect was arrested after the fatal crash described as a wreck with a beam, with witnesses noting a boy’s body discovered among debris.
The readable text describes a confusing scene with references to a bravely acting individual and a pariiat, suggesting a release by authorities. Details are garbled and no coherent sequence or identities are identifiable from the fragment.
Merisize Company states readiness to build a few horses with preference to first applicants. Condition described as squall.
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