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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
8
Associated Press notes mixed grain prices with wheat and corn reports and cattle and hog receipts around 3,500 head for cattle and 15,000 for hogs. Prices show slight moves in Sept and May contracts with slight declines noted in corn and mixed vegetables.
Readable portions show a federal case involving Julian Hawthorn, with references to Dr. William of Marton and a decision reversal by a court. The text mentions appeals, delays, and a prison sentence, plus a note about Taft’s Unitarian address and religious service themes. Also included are garbled lines about peaches and a sale notice.
The convention advanced a proposal to require all voters to read and write English, passing 70 to 61 amid high tensions and protests. Supporters led by William Barnes argued literacy would unite citizens and boost patriotism, while opponents like Senate Democratic leader Robert Wagner warned it could restrict suffrage.
The fourth annual Picnic by Lone Star Grange No 1506 will be at Ulrich's Grove in Lone Star Kansas on Saturday August 28. Activities include speeches, two ball games, horse shoe pitching, music by the Lone Star Band, and various amusements for all. Everyone invited. Scrimmage caps offered at Caxrath's.
London reports the St Paul carried survivors of a disaster voyage with some passengers canceling passages after the sinking. A lecture in Lawrence discusses Democracy and Industry. Concordia builds a new church, and Mareka hosts a busy Eureka Fair with races and cattle displays. Salina Northern officials discuss extending the line toward Lincoln by September 15.
Chicago rules committee adopted an amendment to forbid teachers from belonging to any labor union or federation, targeting the Chicago Teachers Federation said to influence school affairs. A freight station fire at a Kansas rail yard caused damage and likely losses in the thousands. Former Governor Blease announced he would run again for governor next year, with details included in a local report.
Fragmentary report notes Sweden voices protest to Germany over Baltic Sea shelling. Descriptions mention Stockholm, August protest sentiment, government officials, and references to naval actions linked to Gottland and Cuxhaven. The garbled text limits clear names and dates.
Unionized employes at Bethlehem Steel’s new fusé plant in Reedington walked out yesterday after a semi monthly payday. About 1,200 workers fared poorly as the outage began amid disruptions and missing payroll details. In Arkansas, five hundred army tents and two loads of shelter were pledged for marooned workers. meanwhile Wichita reports counterfeit auto tags as officials warn of bogus license plates being used.
Fragmentary OCR lists a knighthood for General Sain Hughes and scattered job trade notices. It mentions a Canadian London Hof, 927 Thdlian, and a recruitment for men from out of town to fill positions at a college and nearby sites.
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