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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1914

Page

3

Christmas Socials and Family Gatherings Highlight Local Society

Community reports show Miss Martine Ert and Mrs John Baker wed in a presiding ceremony led by Rev H E Wolfe with guests from Evergreen and Holly. After the ceremony a reception and holiday meals followed at the Russell Home, while many local families hosted dinners and parties across Lawrence including Alpha Tau convention plans and a Christmas tree admiration.

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Christmas Dinner And Family News In Kansas City Area

Christmas dinner plans and family updates fill the page. Notes mention Mr and Mrs John Gregse hosting guests, wedding announcements for Miss Samay and He Ading von Chyristhias Keoout, and numerous travels to Kansas City and Junction City for visits and celebrations.

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Christmas Visitors and Local Notices in Olathe Area

Numerous brief notes list visitors and family visits in Olathe and Kansas areas. Names include Blanche Simons Els tine Barteldes Frank Habwardsville and Nina Hester, with relatives from Kansas City and Wichita. A local pantatorium, Boultinghouse, notes holiday business and thanks customers.

New Theatre Directory Listings and Entrance Details

A directory for the upcoming theatre building lists tenant names including Bishoy and Hebel lawyers and Lite-Ins Investment Co. It notes the theatre entrance position likely on the right side of the building and mentions office amenities and New Year preparations. Also included are brief notes on local items and a drunkenness conviction of Alber Peterson with fine and required work.

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Atlantic City Mayor Seeks Life Boost Through Gambling

The Atlantic City mayor proclaims a push for reform and new gambling activity to revive the town. He laments declining funds and visitor interest, calling for 250 live-wire attractions and gamblers to draw crowds while noting the need for a better balance between work and leisure.

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Gleason to Present Notable Horse Training Exhibition

Lawrence prepares to host a Monday night show December 28 1914 featuring Gleason and assistants Jack the Nipper and Ugtey Mary. The event promises the most wonderful horse training in Kansas with 27 000 career horses cited and past appearances before U S presidents and European royalty. Special seating is arranged to accommodate a large crowd. The first exhibition occurs Monday night.

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Bound to District Court for Soles on Prohibition Charge

Louis Soles appeared in Justice Wilson's court charged with violating the prohibitory law. He was bound over to the District Court after a preliminary hearing. Soles refused bond and was sent to the county jail. The report also notes local social and church mentions and a fatal boating accident involving a candidate.

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Robbery on Christmas Eve Highlights Local Suspect

A thief robbed Edgar L. Street, a Water Company engineer, on Christmas Eve in Luivrence. Street awoke to find his door unlatched and his money and a watch stolen. Police note possible involvement of local residents in the incident.

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Treat the Strikers As Old Grudges Settled

Denver coal companies sent Christmas supplies to former employees recently on strike. Many former strikers remain unemployed as hundreds of workers, including women and children, stay in tents where candy, nuts, and toys were distributed.

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Woman Loses Office Tie Break Decided by Coin Toss

In a county clerk contest the tie between Miss Daisy Rinehart and Max Vannall was settled by a coin toss after commissioners declared the tie. Rinehart challenged the outcome claiming drawing lots was proper. Probate Judge Ha irson and others heard the proceedings as Neeley entered a demurrer to the evidence.

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Christmas in London 1914 A Military Holiday

The article recalls a wartime Christmas in London with thousands of volunteers from camps and a continental fleet presence taking brief leaves. It notes trains limited, soldiers mingling in hotels, theatres closed, and holiday dinners for troops and prisoners. Belgian evacuees and prisoners received aid, with charity from the Cremnian Youngmen's Association and the English Quakers.

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Return of vanished man ends in family reunion

John Darna of Jeisabethtown, Ind., vanished twenty five years ago. His son Harry, now a prosperous farmer, invites him for the holidays as Burns and family recall the missing years. Local notices mention store changes and community happenings in nearby journals.

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Soldiers Get Presents in Odd Transporter Wine Tale

A scrambled item describes soldiers receiving gifts amid references to wine and shells. The text mentions a prisoner, possible debts, and a group called Germmins, with unclear dates and places. The fragmentary report hints at wartime hardship and improvised exchanges.

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