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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1922
Page
4
Lawrence business leaders call for active participation in a Fort to Fort road opening celebration tying Lawrence and Topeka. The event aims to recognize public work and foster closer ties between Douglas County and the city.
The piece notes Senator LaFollette’s Republican stance in a Wisconsin scene and Victor Berger’s stance on a rival bid. It mentions Germany seeking a moratorium, France’s conditions, and the reparations payment looming. Also warns of a watermelon blight threatening a celebration feature.
Cordenio A Severance, retiring ABA president, will preside over the annual convention in San Francisco. A St. Paul eminent lawyer, he partnered with 3. G. Keilor, Minnesota senator, and began practice in 1883. His career funded humanitarian and public welfare efforts, and during WWI he served with the American Red Cross in southern Serbia.
A collage of quirky phrases and social musings includes jokes on fashion, travel, and love. It also notes an upcoming public lecture by Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard University at Ninth Street Baptist Church on Monday evening, August 14 at 8:30.
D. E. Commer of 1447 Vermont Street reported to police that a thief entered through a window last night and stole a lady's gold watch from his home. The note ends with a question about tire sales in Lawrence.
Missouri led thirteen states exporting goods via the Mississippi Warrior barge in 1921 with 180,487 tons. Wheat and corn from Missouri dominated exports, while Missouri also headed imports with burlap as a major item. Mexico and England were key import/export destinations.
Topeka Kansas August 9 state fire marshal L Tu Hussey warns that Kansas school buildings contain many hazards. He urges early September term starts, rapid removal of fire hazards, inspection of lighting wires furnaces pipes and especially fire escapes. He praises teachers and boards for prior safety and urges continued effort.
Goslar Germany marked its thousandth birthday with a gala attended by prominent figures from across the country. The town dressed in fresh paint and decorations, reviving old imperial glory. Kaiserhaus and Henry III era buildings were showcased as part of morning ceremonies, a lengthy historical pageant paraded the streets, a mountain side folk picnic followed, and a local folk play closed the day.
Robert Ablett is shot and killed in the locked office at his brother Mark Ablett’s country estate. Mark vanishes, while Antony Gillingham and Matt Cayley enter the office through a window and find the body. Bill Beverley notes Mark’s recent disturbance with a ghostly guest on the bowling green as theories emerge.
Antony and Bill chase a hidden route at a golf club to explain Mark’s supposed murder. They suspect Miss Norris and discuss perjury while listening for intruders. Antony's covert stakeout reveals a second croquet box hiding Cayley, her ally, as the scene closes.
Sixtieth anniversary of the Cedar Mountain Civil War battle is noted. The Remar Catholic diocese of Cheyenne celebrates 25 years. Queen Alexandria marks twentieth coronation anniversary. Iowa Republican judicial convention meets at Waterloo. Last day to file veterans’ injury claims with the Government. American Bar Association opens in San Francisco with speakers Vice President Coolidge Chief Justice Taft Lord Shaw Henry Aubepin and Governor Allen.
Two boys Ted and Ned explore a road sized cave on a big island. Ted explains stalactites form from dripping limewater and stalagmites rise from the floor, with each inch forming about 800 years. Ned notes measurements and sketches as they age-estimate the formations.
Topeka reports July disbursements totaling 2,462,412 with receipts of 2,048,282.86. A shortfall required drawing from available balance to cover payments. Officials expect August figures to approximate July as business remains brisk. Rankin's Drug Store promotes its fountain.
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