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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1919
Page
2
Lawrence citizens seek news of school activities and propose a charter member for an organization that plans a lasting presence in the community. The aim is to monitor progress and later assess the work of successors with critique.
Lawrence high school graduate E. D. Keilman, now Journal-World managing editor, spoke to Budget staff on how to report high school news without personal opinions. He noted The Budget as the high school voice and urged careful news value in editorials.
Civil action Edwin Featherstone vs Jiary A Snyder continues as court weighs land ownership near Overbrook. Mrs Snyder claims entire deed to her with others arguing non delivery and a division among ten. Evidence remains to be presented. Appeal in the Marie Orr- George Coffiran matter resolved.
In the case William B. Fisher versus Claude W. Norton the motion to set aside service was overruled. Judgment was entered for the plaintiff in the Alice Pardes-Clarence Griffis suit. J. M. Fisher versus S. Dolman is to be tried Friday. divorce cases likely set for Friday.
New York Feb 27 seven of fourteen Spaniards arrested on suspicion of plotting to overthrow the federal government were released from secret service custody on a writ of habeas corpus and immediately arrested by immigration officials on warrants charging alien anarchist status and possible deportation. Real estate transfers, a tax encounter, and notices on local business college admissions and a Masonic funeral highlight a chaotic page with scattered city notices and brief local items.
A reader advocates for covering neck and chest in winter to prevent pneumonia and infections. The discussion critiques exposing the neck to cold winds and urges moderate covering to avoid illness, arguing proper dress can reduce vulnerability to germs.
Lawrence High School lists twenty two students on the honor roll in a Patriotism themed display titled Twenty Two Stars for Colored Boys. The page highlights names and achievements amid school pride activities.
The article lists Kanes University graduates and high school students serving in World War I. It notes officers and colored soldiers from Fort De, Camp Funston, Camp Grant, and France, highlighting individuals like Lieutenant Hill, Richard Gleed, Frederick Ke Rope, A. Rogers, William Wright, and Roy Gillum, among others, with brief notes on their education and units.
Premier Lloyd George claimed a peace treaty would make future war impossible in a speech at the industrial parliament. In other news a court martial sentenced three former officials to prison terms for embezzlement, and harbor workers in New York seek to air grievances with President Wilson over pay and hours amid looming strikes. Also reported are thefts from a government office and a large vault robbery in progress.
The Haskell girls beat Ottawa University women 28 to 13 on the Haskell court in a fast game. Marjorie Castle of KU refereed the contest.
The funeral for Gus Brune will be Friday at 10 AM from the Lake View home with Rev. Stauffer officiating and burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs. Sarah J. Walker’s funeral was held this afternoon at 2:30 PM from 1300 Vermont Street with Rev. E A Bleck officiating and burial at Oak Hill cemetery.
An advertisement extols Nedlin Solus shoes for boys and families. Scout C. K. Spaulding of Newton Massachusetts testifies to durability and cost savings, praising repairs with Nedlin Soles. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. of Akron Ohio makes the shoes and guaranteed to outwear competitors.
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