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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1913
Page
6
Lawrence and Atchison played a two game set at Heather Place with both games requiring extra innings. Skeeter Hale starred, pitching seventeen innings for Lawrence and delivering fast, accurate work while Atchison improved in the second game yet left chances untaken.
Belvoir defeats Williamstown 9 to 5 as errors favor the Belvoir squad despite wobbly fielding on both sides. Demeritt pitched for Belvoir with wild spells, while Moore pitched well for Billtown but got little support. Lawrence and Atchison led with timely hits and base running, while the crowd saw a spirited but blemished game with several miscues and miscued plays.
In American League play yesterday Cleveland defeated New York 4 to 0 and Boston beat Detroit 3 to 0. National League results saw Philadelphia overwhelm St Louis 9 to 1 and Washington defeat Chienso L.
Washington owner Clark Griffith explains he will not overwork Walter Johnson to win this season. He aims to keep Johnson fresh for a world series push within a year, while McBride and Johnson seek big series chances. Also notes minor league scores and a gas advertisement.
A long, fragmentary chronicle surveys remarkable pitching duels and scoreless innings by Whittaker for Keokuk in the Central Association, plus historic doubleheaders by Reulbach and Walter Johnson. It notes Napoléon Taft, Christy Mathewson anniversaries, and early 20th century golf and cricket tours, with coaching and managerial rumors shaping 1914 plans.
Daubert tops the NL in batting as Earl Yingling remains ahead with a 0.379 average in 28 games while Daubert hits 1.357? across 105 games. Walsh and McDonald trail, with Hyatt Cravath R Miller Viox and Zimmer at 3xx ranges. Jackson leads the AL alongside Speaker Henricksen Lajoie as Athletics appear in the top spots. Johnson Demaree McQuillan Besant Mathewson top NL pitchers. Johnson Boehling Houck Bender lead the AL.
Kansas University alumni defeated the Aggies in Topeka in a game described as a clash of the Jayhawkers. Jack Walker pitched for the Jayhawkers with a strong lineup including Kanene Pollom Griggs Heil and Walker leading a decisive effort. The article also mentions a ad for Adler i ka a laxative and a letter of commendation from Prof Charles S Skilton about Lawrence Today and Yesterday both reflecting local news in Aransas and Raymond's Drug Store references.
French hydroplane pilot Metivier yesterday attempted a flight from Dieppe to Rouen in heavy seas. The craft crashed near Rouen. Metivier and several passengers were thrown clear, with some mangled bodies recovered from debris and riverbank surfacing later. The accident forced others to abandon the race as crowds watched in shock.
Report outlines confidential move to indict several legislators active in Sulzer impeachment and high Tammany figures not officially linked to the legislature. Conspiracy charges cited as prosecutors seek grand jury action, while Sulzer’s aides push the strategy amid impeachment tensions.
The text recalls Cole Younger, a member of the gang that raided Lawrence in 1863, noting his imprisonment, conversion, and claimed intent to repair past crimes. It mentions his presence at Lawrence during the fair and a disputed suspicion of robbing a fair box office at Bismarck Grove, with uncertainty about that claim.
Newton Edson, a Woodston Kansas barber, shot his wife and then killed himself in a murder suicide linked to business troubles and domestic strain. A five year old daughter witnessed the tragedy as neighbors and Constable Bricker arrived fifty feet away. Edson fired three shots at his wife then turned the revolver on himself as officers approached.
John Powers former president of the Federal League tours ten cities to unify backers from the National and American Leagues. He cites support in St. Louis and Chicago and intends to rally Indianapolis Cleveland Baltimore Buffalo Toledo Toronto and Montreal for a rival organized baseball movement.
Douglas county records show marriage licenses issued remain steady with 337 in one year and 172 so far this year. About 3 percent of couples marry in the probate judge's office amid new marriage law, and 57 licenses have been issued since the reform. City examinations announced for August with subjects listed and lost cards can be replaced at the office before September 6.
Woodward and Co receive praise for their soda fountain service using distilled water. The Water benefit is described as seven eighths of the satisfaction and the whole of the safe soda water at Woodward. Kodakery department reports a fall up with all kinds of supplies. Go to headquarters.
An irregular ad snippet promotes a cosmetic balm, claiming beauty benefits and skin protection. It mentions a 50 cent price and a postpaid offer, with partial address clues and a local store reference. The typography shows archaic spelling and errors typical of OCR.
A student who attended the Hesper Academy completed a four month course at Lawrence Business College and quickly secured an office commission firm position paying 110 dollars per month. The note praises practical business education and invites requests for a free catalogue.
The forecast from Chief Marvin of the weather bureau predicts moderate temperatures nationwide except the far southwest. Rainfall will be general but irregular. A moderate disturbance will reach the far west midweek, moving east with local showers and storms, reaching the midwest by Thursday or Friday, with eastern states affected near week’s end. No signs of a disturbance in the West Indies.
A vintage advertisement for the Texas Wonder by Dr E W Hall claims it cures kidney and bladder troubles in men and women and regulates child bladder issues. It promises grav el dissolution and diabetes relief, with a one dollar mail order offer and testimonials from Kansas. Dr E W Hall address in St Louis is given and druggists are listed as sellers.
Public notice announces Civil Service exams for Clerk and Carrier at the post office in this city on November 3 1913. Eligibility ages 18 to 45, married women excluded unless divorced or separated with support. clerks may be eligible. Height and weight requirements apply. applicants must be physically sound. Details and blanks available from V H Moy s Secretary Board of Civil Service Examiners Post Office Lawrence Can. Also mentions Kodak finishing and natural gas promotions and a local notice of an event August 28.
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