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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1913
Page
6
County Superintendent C R Hawley reports rural schools have risen about 100 percent in recent years, with lighting heating and upkeep modernized. New buildings reinforced concrete and sanitary facilities replace old rough structures, cement walks and drinking systems added, while some campuses gain indoor steel lavatories and better overall health standards.
In a muddled afternoon contest Atchison defeated Lawrence 8 to 2 as umpire Conley from Leavenworth drew mixed reviews. A fifth inning miscall aided the visitors, five runs scoring to give Atchison a five run lead before Studebaker relieved Skeeter Hail. Cowan opened with a homer for Atchison, and later hits, errors, and base runners produced the final spread. Weimer Cowan Smith and a Sacrifice hit and doubles fueled the scoring in a game marked by controversy and pitching shifts.
Associated Press market report from Kansas City and Chicago notes cattle receipts and higher trend for prime fed steers and cows, with price ranges for No 2 and No 3 grades. Corn oats and wheat prices listed with mixed and white varieties, receipts for wheat, and parallel hog markets in Chicago. Butter and eggs prices shown with small gains in dairy and egg markets.
Several hundred Frisco system employees rallied Saturday night in Springfield Missouri to protest delayed company action. They demanded faster conferences on better conditions and possible wage increases. Committees were named to question officials in the general offices about delays and, if needed, to take the grievance to the road’s receivers. R T Wood of the Federation of Labor advised during the meeting.
William Soderlund editor of the Lindsborg Poster has been named general supervisor of the Swedish American and Swedish pavilion at the San Francisco world's fair. If he accepts, he plans to leave Lindsborg mid 1914 and stay through 1915. He served as Swedish army lieutenant before coming to America and built a journalism career in Chicago and Lindsborg.
A man unknown by birth, calling himself Groverec Frinck and about 27, is in Wichita under inquiry. He cannot recall his real name, birthplace, or parents. He vaguely recalls a harvest field in Kansas, a neck yoke strike, and possibly Liberal, with fleeting army memories. Local authorities investigate.
Ten aviators in Chicago spend July 7 preparing for a hydro-aeroplane cruise to Detroit amid choppy lake conditions. They plan a ten mile race over the Grant Park course, while winds deter tests and focus on long voyage readiness. Also noted are a Lawrence Gun Club shoot and local ads for cosmetics, insurance, camping supplies, and eye care services.
In Harrisonville Missouri on July 1 a plea of not guilty was entered by Mrs Arthur Kellar in a circuit court trial for the slaying of her railroad laborer husband and their 7 year old daughter Margaret The state readied for trial but both sides indicated the case would likely move to the September term Mrs Kellar confessed then recanted claiming the confession was coerced Also included is a local opinion letter referencing Gettysburg and Confederate memorials plus a brief note about coal found on John D Henrys Kanwaka Township farm and a soda water ad line
The store will stay open Saturday nights until 9 o clock for friends and customers. Savings accounts can be opened and checks cashed for parties. Cataba grape juice is available by the glass or in bottle, Wiedemann’s.
The KU Cafe has changed ownership with N P Ewers leaving for San Francisco. New proprietors Ward and Doty aim to model a cafe with Doty, a University student in Lawrence since 1909, still attending campus. Other items note July bank hours and local notices about shops, ads, and services in a compact Lawrence page.
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