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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1911
Page
3
Market report from Kusas City dated April 19 lists wheat and corn futures with May July and Sept quotes, No 2 hard and red grades, hay prices for Timothy prairie and rye, eggs, creamery and packing figures, cattle receipts totaling 10,900 with cows, heifers, stockers, feeders, bulls and calves, hogs receipts 16,000 with heavyweights and packing values.
A fragmented ad-like note invites actions on stock dipping at Raymeda Drag Store. It promises a great variety of charading items and suggests customers choose to buy, sell, or wait until Saturday for a standin dip.
Salina board announced Billy Sunday will headline the upcoming Chautauqua series starting July 21. If Sunday cannot be secured, ex Governor Clemm of North Carolina and labor leader John Mitchell are potential alternates.
A fragment describes a man likely to marry and enter into her ideas, while the father notes she seemed to lack sense. The woman told the judge they simply wanted to marry and like Sarkis she was willing, with Mr. Osborn not requesting their names.
The Pleasant Grove community held an Easter program with a large attendance and a fine dinner. Weather notes mention a storm’s wind and damage, including a barn toppled and chickens killed, with continued wind and forecasts of rain. Local residents, families, and visitors attended church events and gatherings at High Prairie and Linden, while updates from nearby areas touched on earlier snow and storm recovery activities.
Grain and provisions quotations for May July and Sept contracts appear for corn oats and corn meal with varying prices. Also listed are pork lard hogs receipts and feeder cattle values with market activity noted. A locally advertised drug instruction and guarantee is mentioned at Raymonda Drug Store.
Reports from Agua Prieta Sonora describe a tense night as federal and rebel forces maneuver amid unclear control of the border town. A two‑column advance from the west met heavy rifle fire at the city lines, then both sides withdrew toward the mountains after a short clash.
Mrs. Jennie J. Barker, a businesswoman with Western-Missouri experience, launches a Lawrence real estate venture, representing Colorado irrigated lands. She seeks advertising in the Woman's World section and promises prompt attention to inquiries.
Insurance companies gather in Perkins case at the Peerless Hotel in Kansas City to select a referee for eleven consolidated suits arising from Lucis I Perkins of Lawrence Kansas who died after a fall from his home. Attorneys push for a joint hearing and decide if a single jury will hear all cases as the adjourned session resumes Monday.
A special meeting is scheduled for Monday at 10 until further notice, requested by four members. The notice urges attendees to discuss bringing the Shire Convention to Lawrence in 12, and to consider local painting jobs and related supplies, mentioning Cameron and Raymond's Line Store.
Residents and visitors fill a Twin Mound week with social sewing, quilting, and family gatherings. Misses Planche Gaines Postma and others joined church and community events while Mr and Mrs J Banks hosted relatives at Washington creek. A wind and hail storm caused minor damage before sun set as the Sunflower Society and Ladies Aid held meetings.
In Wichita on April 19 petitions circulate among five local theaters to persuade the mayor and city commissioners to allow Sunday screenings. Managers argue Sunday shows would yield better finances and help curb evening loafers by providing quality entertainment.
In Tacoma Washington on the second recall election mayoral race W W Seymour defeated Fawcett by 1240 to 10004 votes, becoming mayor-elect and to take office at end of ten days. Seymour and Fawcett led a prior two week race with a Sovietlist and Welfare League candidate also in the field.
A vetting session for Twilight League representatives will take place this evening at Shovelock, within the headquarters of the Me Association. Officials will determine League personnel and authorize the season schedule.
The meet features Brown and Berzer as high scorers for the Merchants and Borger teams. Zel5t Brown stands out as high man with 588 points and Berzer posts 567 as top mat. The event invites teams to compete under the lights tonight.
Major Van Tensen, visiting to inspect the militia medical corps, has expressed strong interest in the detachment. He wrote Major Phillips praising the training shown by the Lawrence troops and offered assistance at any time.
About fifty attendees heard readings, songs, and recitations at a Saturday program. Names such as Mildred Bowerty, Carvie Mumford, and Carrie Mianford appear among the performers. The event discussed organizing a children's outreach and announced Rev. Frank Gehrli as an honorary member. Additional items mention Easter lilies for Prosecuting Attorney Riline and a meeting set for April 25 at Mrs. Holsfeld's home.
Unsigned currency reports from Wellington on April 19 note stolen bank notes appearing in Kansas towns. A man asks for a ticket to Anthony at the Santa Fe ticket office. Ticket agent Devlin issues a ticket, stamping it and informing the man it costs 92 cents.
The Humane Society reports progress after weeks of scrutiny at a brick plant, railroad loading yard, and street works. Miles of horses previously overworked with raw shoulders have received veterinary care and lighter loads. Officials plan reconstruction of the society’s operations to prevent further mistreatment.
In an April Mexican incident, daring insurrectos attacked a depot causing its destruction. Federals fired on the assailants, with two rebels reported killed. The chaotic raid disrupted railroad operations and drew reactions from local authorities.
The Neapolitan Camorrist trial resumed after Holy Week with new investigations into the murder of Gennaro and his wife. Eleven defendants remained in custody within San Francesco jail, as one accused co-conspirator reportedly faced fresh charges.
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