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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1913
Page
4
A garbled colonial era notice from Lawrence Kansas lists post office details and rates, followed by stray political dispatches about President Taft Mexican policy and Thaw’s press agents in Canada. The fragmentary text mentions Baldwin and a looming crisis with Mexico and quotes dispatches about Thaw.
The report states Kansas has no tie yet notes issues with silvation and a damaged corn crop. Despite losses, other crops remain strong enough to yield a generally good production year. Measured by weather events, this has been a good year for Kansas overall.
The report accuses Mayor Gaynor of using a crude tale to gain public attention while claiming Webster Da’s earlier incident undermined him. It notes Gaynor announced his candidacy for re election the following day, and questions whether he will secure enough votes to keep Tammany in power.
Four years the America Protective Tavitt League has sent out Y s literature under a congressional frank but the practices have been stopped. The material is printed in New York and mailed from there, a long history of abuses. It ought to have been stopped the next day after it was started.
Fragmentary OCR describes a man named Cafrivett and proceedings involving testimony by a father and a wife related figure. The language is garbled and names are inconsistently rendered, making it impossible to determine a coherent event or outcome.
A fragmentary note discusses city rules and the need for oversight in trade. It mentions a businessman named Berlin and his claim that salaries rise during tough times. The text is garbled but suggests interest in accounting, accountability, and market stability.
The text notes political maneuvering around convictions and a currency issue, asserting that interlocking directorates caused trouble. It mentions Mr Veran’s sharp critique and a push to endorse an administration carrier with Jeuciner, reflecting factional alignment and policy debate.
The piece critiques Judge Speer and Senator Borah over alleged espoonage of the judiciary, claims officials must be watched, denounces newspaper unreliability, and questions Huerta’s ultimatums and leadership as news outlets debate his strength and legitimacy.
The Osawatomie Graphic notes Keith Clevenger returns to editorial work after delays and commends Douglas county roads. It highlights roads improved by dragging and funded by automobile and direct taxes, predicting continued road quality and a lasting start to better infrastructure.
The piece argues the tariff should have passed months ago as Democrats had votes and won on tests. It claims Democrats fear voting yes, oppose Megainst, and use delays while the president pushes a currency bill, warning the West will resent the tariff’s impact.
The Literary Digest published by Funk and Wagnall in New York is noted for its large reach and intelligent treatment of many subjects. Its weekly issue is eagerly awaited by readers seeking concise yet comprehensive information across public questions.
A reader argues for harsher immigration policy claiming Californians should oppose Japanese immigrants as more respectable than southern Europeans. The writer says assimilation is unlikely, intermarriage with Americans is rare, and Americans of respectability will not marry these immigrants, blaming the country as a dumping ground for the world’s oppressed and calling for tighter laws and closer restrictions.
Fragmentary lines show a political dispute where Governor Sulzer’s response backfires against Tanania, a reflection of old political tactics. The text hints at recall rhetoric and partisan conflict, with no clear event details or dates available.
A satirical verse by Walt Mason laments a chaotic political scene with a mocked Castro figure, urging restorement of authority. The piece, published in a dated newsroom voice, portrays global unrest and domestic calls for discipline amid flamboyant rhetoric.
An editorial fragment argues Sulzer is wrongly attacked and urges the public to see public service as key. It claims Sulzer lost support in New York and that opponents pursue him, while insisting Tammany Hall is not on trial and calling for fair defense by decent people.
The Journal World notes bargain days drew crowds and strong sales, with farmers faring mixed after crop losses. Merchants report brisk Friday and Saturday business, little haggling, and public trust in advertised prices, forecasting continued fall trade gains.
The piece condemns gamblers in plain terms, arguing no gambler is truly honest. It recalls Wham Riley, a penniless old gambler linked to Civil War camp follower life and Union Army life, urging youth to avoid gambling’s path as criminal and harmful to society.
Lawrence Washington Crowl, born February 28 1932 in Columbiana County Ohio, died August 93 1913 in Kansas. He lived at 1146 Tennessee street Law Yened Kansas and served in Co JB 11th Kansas Cavalry during the rebellion. He was a GA R member, Mason, Christian church lifelong, and a longtime Republican leader. Survived by wife Mary Elizabeth Emmons and three daughters Florence Laura Nelly, plus one son Harry L. Funeral at home and Oaks Hill Cemetery.
A Midwest story argues Kansas wealth, low illiteracy, and prohibition success defy drought fears. It notes per capita wealth, oat crops, live stock, and a massive bank balance while praising state alcohol laws and prohibition's impact across counties, contrasting with national panic and Western drought.
Mrs William Orvis of Clare Michigan swears by Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to treat dysentery saying it cured her and calling it the best medicine in the world. The ad notes it is for sale by H L Raymond & Company and promotes Northwest Mutual Insurance by Beeghly & Kabler of Soo.
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