Lawrence Raider Raid Recalled in G W Griffith Letter
G W E K Griffith recounts his 1863 experience in Lawrence during Quantrell’s raid. He describes fleeing destruction after his Connecticut Street home and Wyandize on Massachusetts Street were razed, narrowly spared when raiders sought the safe, and recalls the community’s scars and Lawrence’s rebirth over fifty years.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Quantrell
G. W. EK. Griffith
Thom
Journal-World
Quanntrell
Connecticut Street
Smd
Massachusetts Street
Lawrencr
Iis Ieisthors
Connécticut Street
Missouri
John Brown
El-dridge
Bow- Opera House
Bank and business directory entries in Lawrence
A compiled list of local businesses and professionals in Lawrence with names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Notable entries include banks, legal services, livery stables, harness makers, clothing firms, feed and poultry suppliers, marble works, wallpaper dealers, bottle water, and Mount Hope Water Co. maps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lawrence Bottling Co
Mount Hope Water CO
Kelsall
S. W
Bell
War newspaper from Lille prints ten commandments for Germans
Berlin reports a German war press book from Lille issued after forty weeks. Editors Capt Paul Oskar Hoecker and Baron vou Ompteda compile poetry prose and illustrations from the Liller Kriegszeitung into a volume. One main article presents The Ten Commandments of the War urging total war effort and German unity. The issue also asks what England and allies can expect from opponents, answering with TOD for Turkey Austria Deutschland, implying German fatalism toward enemies.
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Berlin
Liller
Kriegszeitiung
Lille
France
Sixth Army
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Suess
Paul Oskar Hoecker
Baron
Vou
Karl Wolff
Germany
England
Studebaker Up On High Gear In 1916 Line
Studebaker markets its 1916 models as high gear value with six, eight, and twelve cylinder power. The message extols appearance, finish, torque, Timkin bearings, and full floating axle, claiming superior power and riding ease for the price. Local dealer mentions test rides on Lee street with several riders and lists names of customers who have ridden in high gear.
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Lee Street
Studebakers
Studebaker
Adams
Hanwork
Child's Day Old Red Pimples Heal After Ointment
A La Crosse Kansas notice recounts a one day old infant with tiny red pimples that grew into water blisters and crusted over, causing hair loss and intense itching. After using ointment the child slept better and eventually recovered by nine months. The item highlights medical advertorial content and market notices mixed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Kansas
Ars
John W. Sutcliffe
Road work and community care highlighted in August notes
A letter from Lawrence dated August 20 describes poor road conditions on Ninth Street, with holes and dangerous driving. The writer, Isai Lawrence, recalls helping during power outages and aging, noting ongoing neglect. A future event mentions a picnic lunch and a corn contest at the Lawrence National Bank on September 8.
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J.C. Hook
Lawrence
Isai
Guvernor
Powerhon’s
Row in Panama Charges Against U S Land Commission
Panama papers report bitter attacks on American commissioners of the Joint Land Commission amid suspensions and disputes over claim amounts. Panama Canal officials and Panamanian members clash over alleged unfairness and testimony as special attorneys and Governor Goethals weigh positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Anesegt
H. Ae
Lansing
Eupen
Mediate
Denmire’s. A Ee
Republic
U. S. Land Commission
Joint Land Commission
Parsima Canal
Panama
Land Commission
Painaman
Frank
Goethals
Sion
View of U. S. Interest in the Far East from a Chinese Viewpoint
J Wong-Quincey discusses American role in Asia in The Great World War From the Chinese Standpoint. He notes the author’s British-connected lineage and argues the United States will likely remain a mild force in Far Eastern affairs unless radical change occurs. He warns that delaying intervention could invite a stronger Japanese Pacific threat and future regret over inaction.
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Far East
J. Wong- Quincey
Charles George
Qdrdoh
Coxon
United States’ of America
Ameida
Illica
America
Americ
China
Pacific
United States
Amerida
Policy Speech Urges Bold Foreign Plan for Nations
The speaker warns against procrastination and playing enemies against each other. She urges a definite, nonpartisan foreign policy to influence future international politics and to prepare for worst case scenarios amid tensions in Korea and Manchuria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Ipr
Manchuria
Tinte
Kaa Sahitary
Than
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Halle Family Pills Ad
A. W. Gleason Motary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly upon the mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free. Fr. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio. sold by all druggists. Take Halle Family Pills for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Foleas
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Frank
A. W.gleason
FR. J. Cheney & CO
Tolédo
Fragmentary Autobiographical Muse Sparks Respectful Bee Note
Text presents fragmented musings on optimism and respect for an insect friend. It reflects thoughts on birth, knowledge, and human attitudes toward bugs, including a playful warning about mislabeling insects as worst. The piece reads as a reflective, informal aside rather than a structured report.
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W. E. Griffith
Griffith
BE. Griffith
Derik
Ty-hall
Lost
MeNish’e
Journal-World Business Directory
Abstractor, Loans & Ins
Surly
G. W. Hudkon
Mass
Stewart, G. C
Spotts, R
Bell Phone
Pardee
Lawrence National Bank
Griffin
Teins National Bank
Dunkley
John T
Cannery
Kaw Valley Cannery
W.H. Pendleton
Tentif St
SHAW
L. L
Vermont
Home
Stein Bloch Smart Clothes
W. Dugwen
Stevens
P-N
Jackson Bldg
LM. Flory
St. Bell
Barsain
Snegas Bros
Guenther
W. A
Wind Mill Grocery
Klock
F. H
Harness & Saddlery
SMITH
Sfand
NS. R. MM
Perkins Bidg
Eldridge House
W. EL More
Douglas CO. Marble & Gran- Granite Works
C. W. Sams
Ppar Rcuras
Koon
Stunz
Bridge Street
Tailors
Koch Frank
Undertakers
Ink
Embalaer
J. Ketlman
Richards
Pas
Vermont St
Lawrence Duro Co
Lee
Amick
Ay Dolins
iManley
Frend
Albert
Paul Connick
Cuticura
Boston
Uherss
Exann
Mx. Feuille
St.ee
Dunmixe’s
Tawrence National Bank
U. S
DR. Hess
Evans Drug Store
Spmm
Lawrence Nutior
KLEIN
Leavenworth
Union. Pacific
Grand National Guard
Old Soldiers Home
Lake Fennett
City
Mass. St
W. D. Gwinn Grant & Coal Dealer
Court House
Douglas County
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