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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1916
Page
8
Fragmentary text discusses East Army stronghold, censor deletions, and a debate over running a public utility as business or political machine. Mentions White House access, unnamed figures, and a critical view of self serving motives, with disjointed references to a machine and public service.
A fragment suggests the Kansas City Post extends heartiest wishes to Mayor Edwards while some readers question if the paper has changed its stance since the campaign. The text is unclear and appears damaged or distorted.
A garbled but vivid scene shows a lineman named Uy among crowds in a civil street area. Traffic appears dense as Lith navigates up a slope beside the densely packed thoroughfare, with onlookers watching a notable movement along the route.
An obscure snippet contemplates a policy toward war and soldiers, mentioning the United States and parties named in a fragmented manner. The readable words imply restraint and a claim that certain factions could not fire on U S troops, with references to commissions and deprivation of some fee.
Fragmented text discusses university professors and a committee on individual preparedness. Mentions the state of Kansas and national needs. Indicates debate over war readiness and state response to national guidance. No clear events or names are readable.
A garbled report hints at a deputy bank examiner showing up at a town. It mentions a tense scene with four rats in a nest and a warning to divers and locals. The piece implies bailings near a business and a cautious approach to a large vital area.
A faded Ottawa era ends as the Journal, once the Democratic paper, prints its last issue amid unpaid debts and business disputes. In Lawrence, talks swirl about postmaster candidacy and funding from local merchants, while a Fourth of July grand ball proposal for Lawrence promises civic pageantry, parades, and communal celebration with broad town support.
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