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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1914
Page
1
The trial devolves into a partisan rift as prosecutors and defense clash over Calmette Caillaux links. Statements touch on government intent and business interests, with judges and attorneys accusing each other of bias in a heated courtroom.
Telegram from Denver reports OL Lescher is critically ill and hydrocephalus with no strong chance of recovery. Doctors had previously given up hope, and there is no word on further improvement or discharge plans as of this time.
A conference in Topeka outlines a Lawrence study on youth recreation and welfare. Dr. Keiedy and Dr. Naitmith head a committee with university support, detailing plans for surveys across several cities and a seven part report to be released daily.
The church and parsonage project on Grove M Land Ray will cost 2500 dollars with ground breaking this week for a new building to serve the revival driven congregation. Funds raised include 1925 dollars from a Sunday revival and 1425 collected toward a 2900 goal. Rev Stevens and volunteers will lead carpentry and construction to completion.
The Wisconsin YWCA announces Miss Ann Mollie Jarrell as secretary after last year’s term. The appointment follows Miss Carroll’s leadership and aims to expand organization work among girls. The plan includes Bible classes, sorority clubs, and the Big Sister movement with veteran members mentoring new participants.
Secretary of State Charles H Sessions warns county constables they may collect fees from motorcyclists and others who have not renewed license tags. The notice urges all constables to enforce tag expirations before current fees lapse.
Streets bustle as a large community picnic unfolds with Grocers and Butchers staging events. Armoured Company talks and prizes include poles climb for boys and nail driving for ladies while a baseball game caps the afternoon festivities. Local firms donate prizes and city officials urge orderly participation.
Two laborers, Howe and Hadler, were seriously injured when a cable broke and a derrick fell on them during bridge work near Lake View on Santa Fe Railroad property. They were removed to hospital by work train with doctors attending and expect the injuries to be serious.
Kansas man Sam Forsee, a royal attorney, is reported hurt after an assault near his farm. He claims he was attacked by unidentified men and a large black dog, restrained on the ground before the animal bit him, while bystanders held him.
Topeka's A Moore was chosen to lead the Kansas Association of Life Underwriters at the annual meeting held in the Commercial Club quarters. Officers named include first vice president Henry Hifisil, second vice president Charles Da Vorest, secretary Clarence S. Bowman, and executive committee members In A Moore Clarence Bowman Jon a Moss H C Harvey and F Hi Lup ton. Frank B. Parker of Topeka was selected as national executive committee member.
In Washington the Senate commends President and Attorney General McReynolds for determination to pursue criminal and civil actions against New Haven directors. Reed of Missouri voices approval that the government will show its teeth.
The Board of Education debates a site for a new Omaha school as conflict grows between Hunter Constant and rival architects. Letters and public pressure threaten to derail progress while candidates clash over who can muster three votes to approve a site.
Potter Lake is set to reopen for two months for boys and men of Lawrence. Lawrence Lake will be overseen by TP Lawrence Lake and Pot ter Lake opened Saturday with Sproul in charge. Merchants Association contributes 10 toward the fund, and The Cohn adds 2, raising community support amid guarded access rules and a required fundraising total.
The article reports on a contested water supply issue involving the university and city authorities. Key figures like Mr. Lippe and Mr. Sippey discuss possible solutions, with questions about who will fund and implement any plan. The discussion touches on the High School Building, local opposition, and potential transfer of responsibilities.
In a townwide remark, Judge Benson, a well known man of the community, has earned praise for his conduct on the Supreme Court bench. The public notes his conscientious work and near unanimity in support, with expectations he will remain on the high court.
A fragmented notice mentions a window display dispute involving Mrs. BF and an item weighing one pound eleven ounces. The garbled text references a tomato theme and a firm named Wingy, with unclear context and no clear outcome.
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