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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1914
Page
6
The readable text lists various odd figures and names such as Mrs. May HonjanJ and Bell 1688. It mentions bread costs and a group leaving for Colorado. Scrappy phrases reference Dub, Morris, and Newnan, with stray monetary values and items like olives and bread. The overall record is a murky, partial snapshot.
Twilight League opens with Printers facing Motors and YMC A meeting Haskell. Games start at 5 30 p m at Woodland and Haskell fields. Admission is free. The league aims to boost Lawrence baseball and draw fans to support the players.
Aug 2 reports say the German steamer Kron Prinzessin Cecilie signalled from Malin Head at 4:15 AM. With 13 million in gold aboard it would be a rich prize if captured. The vessel’s fate unsettled as she likely skirts the British Isles en route to the North Sea.
The House marine committee favorably reported a bill allowing the president to suspend certain prohibitions on foreign vessels under the American register. The measure aims to avert paralysis of trans Atlantic shipping by enabling earlier American registration for ships now foreign flagged.
Washington August 3 The arbitration of freight rates on all railroads west of the Mississippi River is being prepared for submission to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Western railroads seek more revenue and expect consequences from the Commission's decision in the Eastern rate case. The plan will be presented as soon as the required form is ready and will form the basis for another proceeding like the one concluded.
Sentiment favors J C Walton for city commissioner, praising his long public service and key role in securing the new river bridge. Voters face a crucial choice to retain a strong, steady leader who can keep city and county interests aligned rather than risk disruption from change.
Theo Pine announced a new grandson over the phone to son in law Geo Ul linger and prepared in his best clothes despite the heat. The event marked an unusual moment as Pine, grandfather to eleven granddaughters and two grandsons, awaited the boy’s arrival yesterday.
Walter Jorard of Fairview delivered 400 bushels of wheat at Libley on Friday and received 1 cent per two bushels. The note highlights a best in Lawrence remark about Shalers Fountain amid the cold wave conditions.
Massachusetts town splits into two districts with a new garbage collection plan almost ready to operate. West of the state line becomes the second district. collection along Sixth Street north to Seventeenth south, extending as needed to keep the town clean. The mayor struggles to hire crews for the task.
Edwin and Frank Rockefelles appeared in police court this morning to answer a charge of drunkenness in public streets. Both men pled guilty and were fined $6.50 each. The report notes public drunkenness as a common issue and references various theories about it.
The Kansas University Glee Club singers completed an eight week tour covering about 1800 miles and received excellent newspaper comments at each town. A reader thanks a remedy for stomach trouble, Chamberlain's products are praised, and local specials such as peanut butter, ice cream, and baked beans are advertised with prices and contact numbers.
Prof Downing named head of the university voice department and accepted as choir leader for the forthcoming year. He arrives in Lawrence by September first, bringing strong recommendations after several years of formidably led choirs at the Methodist church.
Residents report a sharp cold snap affecting Lawrence area markets and daily life. Local officials caution residents to prepare for icy conditions as forecasts show continued low temperatures through the week.
Fragmented OCR text mentions county figures including Sheriff James Larue County Attorney Ri M Perkins and County Clerk Addie Buck Minster with unclear context. The garbled passage lists party and measure references suggesting a local election notice or candidate slate. No cohesive event details emerge beyond official names.
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