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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1913
Page
2
A misread report details a fatal blast at Noisy le Grand near Paris where an airship balloon exploded killing five aboard a military flight. The incident near St Cloud sent the crew and civilian pilot comrades to hospital with severe injuries.
An advertisement touts Croxone as a universal remedy for backache rheumatism and kidney pains. It claims rapid action on the urinary tract and kidneys dissolving uric acid and cleansing wastes from the blood. The copy asserts it soothes bladder linings and guarantees refund if it fails.
A balloon disaster near Paris left Theane dead and several aeronauts injured. The balloon tore at the over arch and collapsed, with theories blaming a faulty valve or intentional damage. The log shows the craft passed Paris at 2500 feet before dropping and rising again, while crew members were swept away by wind.
A Wakeley Michigan resident praises Chamberlain's Tablets as a permanent cure for chronic stomach disorders after trying many medicines without lasting benefit. The testimonial claims relief within a year of use and notes the product is sold by dealers.
A sensational report details a European royal scandal involving German princesses and titled figures. It cites prosecutors and bankers with alleged swindles, extraditions, and international plots across Berlin, London, Montevideo, and South America, highlighting covert marriages and aristocratic links to crime and gambling.
Pessimism grows in Mexico City as supporters and officials doubt Huerta’s grip. Carranza and Obregon foresee possible overthrow while papers warn of financial strain and rising exchange rates. Rebels widen their reach in the north cutting railroads between Monterey and Tampico and straining central authority.
Reports from the Casas Grandes area describe clashes with Huerta forces as factions desert to the insurgents. Pancho Villa’s influence grows after an ambush on a train west of Chilhuahua City, with Dozal linked to a bullion theft investigation and executions reportedly ordered.
Washington April 18. Democratic congressmen weigh caucus strategy as tariff bill action nears. Report says caucus results are largely ceremonial with a risk of party dissension if leaders press free list moves. Back home telegraphs push representatives toward protectionist stands amid administration pressure.
In Kansas a swirl of political talk centers on postmaster nominations and potential primaries. Parsons looks to host a primary, with Senator Thompson open to it. W.A. Matteson and Jefferson Dunham have been named postmasters in Abilene and Little Hiver respectively. Rural life items follow: agricultural reports, soil surveys, and Bristow’s large distribution of Western Kansas farmer reports. community events include a textile aid social, school graduations, and local visits.
The Brackett School near Tonganoxie wraps up a successful year with an elaborate dinner for children patrons and friends. A prize and certificate ceremony followed a program of recitations songs and a flag drill. Miss Luwharker departs after two years of teaching as teachers and friends bid her goodbye.
A fragmented exchange questions whether a sensible girl favors a brief engagement or a longer courtship. The dialogue hints at varied attitudes toward relationships and future plans within a playful, archaic tone.
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