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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
3
After midnight a stranger named Robert Harris entered the gas works to stay warm and stole clothing, a cap, a pocket knife, and a meerschaum holder. Police arrested him at daylight. he faces a bearing before Justice Sharpe. Frank Duckley’s goods were stolen. the thief wore part of the clothes when seized.
A brief note hints prices may rise later but currently remain at their lowest levels yet seen. Officials caution fans that changes may come after a waiting period, with no immediate alterations.
Prof G B Penny dean of the Kansas University School of Arts sails from Boston aboard a nine-works cruise to the Mediterranean and Orient. He will lecture on Greek and Roman architecture and direct the Egyptian section, guiding educators from New York and Massachusetts through Egypt, Palestine, Greece, and Italy.
Lawrence defeats Iola 283 pin margin in a 30 frame bowling contest held at the Merchant Athletic association alleys. Scores show Lawrence players posting multiple high games while Iola leaders struggle to keep pace as the tenth, twentieth and thirtieth frames widen the lead.
Four prominent Lawrence women hosted an afternoon gathering at New Eldridge hall with about 100 guests. Birds themed cards, prizes of violets and roses, and a Tudor Jenks farce were among the entertainments. Also noted are local social notes and a veteran Clinton Kansas obituary.
Chancellor F H Snow notes January was the warmest since 1542 with two encep Hops marking a record for 33 years. No subzero temps, ten days below freezing, no measurable snow, light rainfall, and ten fogs. Mean temp 34.25 degrees, rain 0.1 inch, clear days 14, wind varied, barometer normal, humidity high.
Fragmentary OCR style text hints at a chaotic personal note or diary snippet. It mentions skating, a husband and wife, children, and slum context with unclear intent and garbled phrases. The readable facts are minimal but suggest a domestic or social remark without a clear event or outcome.
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