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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1913

Page

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Structural Engineer Warns Of Bridge Urgency In County Redraw

Prof Rice, a structural engineering professor from the university, urges Douglas County to replace an old worn bridge immediately. He warns it may fail under heavy load and details sway and deterioration observed on the spans. The county should act now to finance a modern steel structure to ensure safe river crossing. Also included is a notice about free baby care visits by Miss Adams offered without charge to support new mothers.

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Many at Wagener Picnic Atchison Event Draws Crowds

A Wagener picnic drew large crowds from Atchison and surrounding areas. The gathering featured games for children, displays, and a parade of state troops and national guardsmen. Governor Wadge and local officials attended, with exhibits from Fort Peaveworth and other bases enhancing the day.

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Cooler in Kansas Today

A rough forecast notes a heat wave easing in Kansas with cooler conditions seen tonight. The text records temperatures near twenty-seven degrees as the coolest point in the period, with a shift in wind direction from south to northwest.

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Bristow Resolution Defeated in Senate R vote

The Bristow resolution urged Secretary Bryan’s six week lecture plan but failed 41 to 20 after a strict party line vote. Democrats Poindexter and Borah joined in tabling the measure as debate continued amid charges of neglect of duties and political maneuvering.

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School Building Repairs Contract Tentatively Set

A meeting of the board was called to consider granting a contract for repairs to school buildings. Constance urged extensive modernization with estimates around 10,000 and the board accepted the plan. Bids close tonight and contracts will be let. proposals include converting the third floor of the Manual Training building into a gym for high school boys with showers and baths, all to be finished before fall opening.

Constance Ihr Naismiti Huis

Grocery Men and Butchers Duel At Woodland Park Outing

A lively annual picnic at Woodland Park featured a tug of war between grocery merchants and butchers, ending 24 to 22 in favor of the butchers. A crowd of about al among attendees enjoyed prizes for various contests and a humorous atmosphere throughout the event.

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Trains Collide in Fog Near Cleveland

In fogbound Cleveland on July 18 a Big Pine passenger train collided with a Lake Shore train, splintering a dining car and injuring twelve. Conductor R. W. Buchanan and seven dining-car crew members were brought to the hospital. a Pullman attendant was unaccounted for in darkness, with the engineer not seeing the signal light.

Cleveland Ohio Big Pine Lake Shore R. W. Buchanan

Hands Off Policy Remains in Mexican Situation

President Wilson and his cabinet spent much of the session on the Mexican situation. Bryan had a brief conference with the president before the diplomats arrived. The cabinet reaffirmed a hands off approach, while the State Department seeks protection for Americans in Durango and urges federal action. Reported detentions and ransom claims from the Constitutionalists are noted.

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Debated charges over senator Ashurst and Bristow fund usage

Washington reports a senate debate on a charge that Senator Ashurst used 100 dollars of grblie funds for fetes, denied by Bristow who argued the funds should come from his own pocket. The session included Bristow reading a letter to Chester To Tong from May 27 proposing an Isthmian Canal Commission advisory post and detailing salary expectations and travel plans.

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Bulgarian Counter-Charges Mark Greek City Fire

July 158 report from Demirhissar says Bulgarian forces opened cannon fire on Greek troops with a Red Cross hospital building in ruins. The general claims many hospital attendants, nurses, and patients were killed while trying to crawl from the rubble as others fled the city.

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AGM Events Baffle Reformers Amid Atchison Picnic

A crowded Atchison gathering features soldiers from Company HK N G joining a local picnic while plans unfold for political campaigns. Senator Mulhall and New Jersey candidate W McClave face scrutiny as investigations probe campaign tactics and manufactured energy pledges. Army units prepare for ten days of maneuvers at Fort Riley after the public event.

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Slavery Case Debate Marks Senate Session in D C

In Washington D C a July session discussed the Digen-Caminetti-McNab matter with probing oratory. A large crowd heard remarks as a Circumstance involving Virginia and Tennessee figures surfaced. Representative Byroone moved to table the Kalin investigation resolution, closing debate amid Democratic rank and file.

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Newmark Seeks Uniform Half-Day Friday Closures

Newmark aims to salvage the half-day Friday holiday by proposing that all dry goods stores share the same closing time. He offers to close Friday afternoon if every dry goods store follows the same half-day policy, to avoid inconveniencing customers.

M. Newmark

Fair plans advance at Merchants meeting for Douglas county fair

fair committee pushed toward completion handling a canal race and posters to publicize the Douglas county fair. Dr C Orr of Topeka designated as starter amid broad agreement on race setup. Death telegram reports Willie Carroll Pluminder 32 of West Lawrence died in South Fort George BC after pneumonia. Mellen resigns as president of New Haven and Hartford railroad accepted by directors.

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Advertising ethics and public notice on paid ads

Fragmented OCR notes discuss advertising pressures and honesty in public notices. It suggests readers rarely see genuine ads and urges reliance on reliable newspapers to evaluate offerings. It mentions Gastown traditions and urges skepticism of paid promotions.

Abonal Sanur Conference Opens with Park Tent Arrangements

Visitors arrive for the Abonal Sanur Conference of unified Brethren at Woodland Park. Tents line the park while open air sessions begin with a Welcome Address by GB Staffer and Rev. F Testorindia. A brisk schedule runs Friday evening July 18 through Saturday afternoon July 19 with prayers, business, lectures, and a prayer rally led by Pr. LiviBL Danis and other church leaders.

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