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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1915
Page
6
A local board discusses waterworks and district boundaries for clear provision between Sixth and Eleventh streets. Officials debate tolls, plant siting, and future mapping as they seek a functional water system for the city. Community members push for timely action and discuss petitions referencing plans and protests.
A garbled early 20th century clipping reports a Kansas City couple linked to a secret marriage. Names and details are obscured by OCR errors but reference a Miss Stal Clerky of Kans and a pavilion scene in St. Louis on a nine day event.
Local notes reveal Chief Fisher praising improved policing and a shift to buckshot for rapid response. Citizens face a September tax due date with notices to be mailed, while Lawrence explores crowding issues and the need for public cooperation. A university visit, water surveys, and construction work in town round out the day’s community updates.
Forest Savage died today with a funeral service to be held at the Tos Plawsday. The notice lists survivors including Misses Kineman, Max Savage, Wallin, and Frank, and notes a memorial service by the pastor. Also mentioned is Mothers Friendship Club activities and a children’s program at the church, with details on schedule and venues.
Saldana was wounded three times in a street robbery at a Crane Street restaurant. A waiter fired on him after he demanded change. He was treated by Dr. GC and police, expected to recover. Suspect Adk Mitchell, restaurant keeper, fled with the money.
Wanlifi Aug 17. D CCumnell, faculty director of athletics at St Marys College, will resign. His place is to be filled by J Walsh.
A detailed report covers a large Lawrence County Unions gathering with sixty members, elections of officers, and reports from Baldwin Haskell and Lawrence units. Key speakers included Mrs Wise and Rev. Naugh, with praise for service, temperance work, and a dinner at the church.
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