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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1915

Page

8

Life Insurance Claim Inheritance Suit In Powetas County

Mrs Choretill Atheges petitions in Powetas County seeking life insurance proceeds from her late husband Whit Mart NA Tiareitl. The case, filed with the clerk, involves questions of policy validity and beneficiary rights. A judge is expected to review the claims in the District Court.

Alesis Tal Lill Harehill Whitmart NA Tiareitl Powetas Aamir Dieter

Size Don't Matter A Tailor Fights Fearful Odds

Local tailor Lawrence stands taller than his size against mockery and pressure. The piece follows his resolve, coping with scorn while maintaining dignity and personal pride amid a challenging social scene.

Lincoln's Double Deaths In Perplexing Chronology

Fragmentary OCR notes recount unclear references to Lincoln era figures and events. Names, dates, and places are garbled, but imply a discussion of deaths or dramatic incidents connected to Lincoln era commemorations, with scattered mentions of war parades and individuals.

Former K. C. Mayor Dies in Illinois

A former mayor of Kansas City, identified only by initials, died today in Illinois after a brief illness. The deceased had served as president of local Drovers Telegram and was active in the civic scene.

Bert Qlsedse Telewiiting Self Muir Alsesse

Local stock figure Neff dies after career in city clubs

Obituary notes the death of a National Live Stock Reporter from St. Louis, born in Martford City Indiana in 183d. He served as director of Tour local and former president of the sas City club with extensive stock, entitle and land interests. A housing project at 730 Tennessee and a modern residence at 721 Tennessee are mentioned, along with plans for a new dwelling site and a completed, modern, well equipped home to be built by Ortaher.

St. Louis Martford City Indiana Neff Tour Local Sas City Club Hester Lester Tennessee Ortaher

Funeral of Edwin A. Stiner in Grant Township

Edwin A. Stiner died Tuesday morning and his funeral, one of the largest in Grant Township, drew friends and mourners from miles around. The service, in Maple Cemetery, was conducted by Rev. L D Catfunia with assistance. Honor guards and floral tributes reflected the high esteem for the deceased.

Grant Township Edwin A. Stiner Ceeaat Tov Turer

Poetic Orbit of the Panama Exposition Builders

Tahe Gloissier former student and Unity Iraneanner Wis correspondent writes from the Panama Exposition site. A prose fragment of his press letter describes a grand, wind kissed architectural center at the nation’s edge with rich redwood and dark air rivulet details, praising Cedar may as a stylistic model.

Leavenworth Tahe Gloissier le Viiversity Unity Iraneanner Gary Esposten Wronnus Romitries World Aid Union Edge Rte

Hurricane Near Florida Warns of Coastal Storm

A tropical storm near Florida was reported this morning off the coast with easterly winds near fifty six miles per hour. The storm’s center appeared to shift toward the north or west, raising concerns for potential impacts on Cuban waters and the Gulf coast.

Washington Florida Cuba Unwin

German Progress Steady as Russian Front Reports vary

News from wartime fronts shows German advances along the Polish corridor toward Brest Litovsk with Petrograd and Berlin noting gains while Russian defenses under Grand Duke Nicholas adapt. Reports describe German forces pushing near Warsaw and probing toward the Baltic, threatening northern supply routes.

Lothdon Prince Len Petrograd Berlin Bukeleay Siedler Warsiw Brest-Litovsk Nicholas Inelier Warsaw Wite Setiolz Biehborn Flak Someeirely Pes Nerti Petrogradealings Corman Ponce Weseh Gid Dvisk Godine PePskew Vasstin

Samuel T. Howe Elected President of National Tax Association

Samuel T. Howe of Topeka Kansas was elected president of the National Tax Association today in a formal vote. Howe succeeds Provedceo and oversees the organization’s tax policy research and advocacy activities. He highlighted fiscal reform and improved tax administration as key priorities for the group.

Howe Provedceo Vuc Samuel T. Howe Topeka

Peeping Tom fined after window offense in Lawrence

A Lawrence youth was arrested for peeping into a women's dressing room last night. He admitted the act in court and received a fine of six dollars and fifty cents plus costs. Officers described the incident as very bold and troubling for the community.

Lawrence Woomen Cassile Lis SMU Oelaek Ine Tee

Incomplete text on farm event and sale notices

Fragmentary OCR mentions Owime at his farm facing overtow and shorts ines corn crep with references to a sale next Monday. Mentions Cal S.PS Moore as an auctioneer and Mo Be Murphy as clerk.

Hes Farm Dafin Weihef Tiblie Sale Momdlay Asston Cal S.ps Moore Aaktioneur Murphy Elerk. Pte

Benches on Park Promenade Stir Courtship Concerns

Residents grumble as new park benches draw flirtatious couples, with the city’s parks department facing scrutiny over enforcement. Citizens report crowded benches on the south side, while critics claim officials are slow to monitor behavior. The issue fuels calls for stricter oversight and more attentive park management.

Beneties Mayer South Side

Cotton Worries England Loom in Wartime Trade

An unsigned Times op ed argues Britain should secure cotton supplies amid wartime shortages. It claims the Allies face a persistent need for raw cotton for domestic use and military strength, while contending neutral export controls risk seizure unless bound by agreements like the Netherlands Overseas Trust.

Times In Rae Ufe Holland Netherlands Overseas Trust

Mexican Note Tomorrow Continues on Page One

Mexican note tomorrow reports Puebla County Mexicans preparing to join insurrection in South Texas. Police say Rudolph Heiler, an envoy from Old Mexico, was arrested with papers showing intent to recruit locals. Heiler, about sixty, is linked to revolutionists and funds and claims influence with smelters and steel works workers.

Puebla Souther Texas Rudolphe Herler Old Mexico Hoevler Atile Herler Header Hevenes Hein Ip Dees

Military Training Shifts to Fort Work and Signals

Militia life changes as Monday departures end and ten day shifts begin at the fort. Training focuses on practical wartime signals and quick, precise actions. Lessons emphasize European war lessons and field welfare. Ottawa reports reveal private instruction returning this morning.

Anti-Motor Thief Association Forms in Kansas

The Anti-Motor Thief Association plans a statewide push next week to secure Car Owners cooperation in preventing auto theft. Kansas owners will report suspicious activity to the association and local offices to aid law enforcement and increase reward funds in counties.

Svere Agtillorse Thief Association Botkin Isea Dhe Sisserterd Kansas Reid Topeka Ksosinee Chamber Lus Eheine Abalor

For Rent 7 room house near depot in Baldwin

For rent a seven room house in Baldwin Barn area with six tots, near a well and store, one block from the depot at eight dollars per month. Contact Silfis and Hirel, 802 Mass. St. Lawrence, Kan. For sale select fine tomatoes for tables Bell nur, etc.

Baldwin Vas Depot Silfis & Hirel Mass St. Lawrence Kan Bell Ihr

Wanted Sienographic Or ypist Position With Experience

Classified note seeks a stenographic or typist with two years of experience and references for a position at care journal World. Also lists two cows for sale and a farm property offer describing seven and a half acres six miles west worth at tie all tenved. Potential contacts include Prank Mangold Wil Hanstawi Perry.

Care Journal- World Sven Prank Mangold Wil Hanstawi Will Stee Stim Perry

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