14 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1911
Page
1
A tornado tragedy in progress reports the funeral of Mrs Sullivan set for today in Alabama. The storm damaged homes and injured several, delaying or altering services as multiple casualties are feared. Local authorities and hospital crews coordinate response while survivors await word on missing relatives.
In Lawrence a new organization called the Bank Reserve plans to establish offices and a central headquarters. The group, led by George Fo Leonard, seeks incorporation for 14 members, outlines dues and a reserve fund, and announces the secretary as Awnseil Predriie. Furnishings arrived for a shop reopening in Wichita with Clarence and Claude Sunerg involved.
Police report multiple robberies with evidence of forced entries. A purse and money missing. the scene at a yard shed shows a battered handbag and disrupted belongings. Suspects likely used a large blade. grisly details rewritten to neutral terms. Flora Payne described fleeing after a break in at the YOMO club A. and Baker Hermani’s desks were found pried open with valuables taken. A confectionery display and ice cream counter advertised locally.
A sparse OCR fragment notes a general headline and unclear details. The readable items include vague references to a protest or public event with limited names or places, offering no clear actions or outcomes. The fragment hints at dates or participants but remains too incomplete to specify.
Journal World notes the diligent efforts of workers at the Jol plant of the Electric Light Company. It highlights the manual labor and faithful service of each man during a demanding period and the leadership of the foreman as crucial to completing tasks with care.
Factory district at work soon says Mond Wilder Brothers. Plant will shut down for perhaps three weeks to relieve tee famine. Repairs and roof over the hotel sionhd. building work to resume next week. City building projects and tearing down to be repai continue.
Police report a Tulsa man, missing for months, was found dead in a tree on a heated day. The case involves violent details, with references to a shooting and a suspect, and a city meeting to discuss the investigation or related event scheduled for Monday evening at the Vine Christian church.
Reported devastation from a tornado prompts Lawrence residents to move money from Mexican banks to El Paso as fear grips the area. A traveler named Hinman reaches Texas amid confusion, with urgent letters and warnings about insurgent activity and bank cash handling.
Malle Qisen faced a fine of $1 and costs after threatening and striking Fannie Anderson at her home last Monday. She, accompanied by Twetry Ch Mattie, reportedly carried a heavy stick which she swung against Anderson during the incident.
A violent tornado swept through Jefferson County Missouri, killing eight people and injuring several others. Reported wreckage at Valle Mines Cadet, with two white women and two men among the dead. One man survived after telling the story of the disaster that echoed a similar Kansas event. Local authorities describe widespread farm building damage and numerous telegraph and telephone lines cut as residents recount the afternoon strike.
An elderly man named Rene Man died at his home after a series of unclear events described in fragmented notes. The text notes family members and mentions a memorial or service held Sunday at an unnamed location. The report references other persons and places in a disjointed fashion.
Power crews restored service after repairs completed last night south of Winthrop. Residents reported lights back on and streetcar service returning to normal as utilities fixed damage from the outage. Investigations noted no further outages predicted, with crews continuing to monitor for any faults.
Repair work on storm damaged structures led to replacements with asbestos fireproofing by Var nam Cement Construction Co. Exclusionary warranty applies, offered under ten years. Availability and contact details listed for the Bell area.
About fifty families in Lawrence face homelessness after a severe storm. The Journal-World laments slow social relief actions and urges residents and the Social Service League to organize immediate help. Many homes are destroyed, with some losses totaling substantial sums and no remaining shelter. Community effort is needed to prevent further suffering.
A local relief drive mobilizes civic groups to aid Lawrence tornado victims. Laborers and families, left homeless with ruined furniture and scarce food, seek shelter with neighbors as volunteers collect money, clothing, bedding, and supplies. Rev. R. E. Statler chairs the relief committee coordinating donations through Journal-World channels.
Mount Oread golfers will tee off at dawn at Capitol Links in Topeka. The event features a series of individual rounds and divisions, with players competing as the first of a county meet. Local clubs and organizers anticipate a strong turnout.
Fragmentary report describes a confrontation as striking workers, tied to a local company from Davenport and Tow, faced police near a Muscatine hotel. Armed officers surrounded the scene as mobilized units arrived to restore order and protect personnel.
The court fined A McFerland and an unnamed companion one dollar and five dollars for cruelty to an animal. The case involved a Jersey cow owned by J. Jo, which was mishandled and thrown, with witnesses detailing the alleged mistreatment. The judge ordered a fine and a sentence tied to the incident.
A garbled notice describes new fabrics and styles from rubber goods and coat makers. It mentions Innes Bullene Hacks and partners, with references to Coats and Pongee materials and new shapes in hodies. The text is unclear but emphasizes product introductions.
In a Wednesday night dual debate between collegiate teams Kansas lost to Colorado and beat Oklahoma. Winners included Milton Minar Hughes and Griffin. The event gathered representatives from Azad Fast Clent Anshen Warrens and others to listen and study arguments for future use.
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