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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1912
Page
8
A crowded YMCA game saw the Lawyers and the Y M C A Boys vie in a tense slow pitch contest. Newton and Mee starred for the Lawyers, while the Y M C A rallied late but fell short as darkness halted play after six innings.
A morning session yields scattered baseball notes and player moves. Stolen bases by Aliphin Hicks Bond McLean are noted, plus two base hits by Ogden Aliphin Sproul and total hits by Hicks Weibel.
H G Jack Sleamer of Lecompton Kansas declares his bid for the Republican nomination for County Clerk to serve Douglas County. He notes deep local roots dating to 1856 with his father William Sleamer, promising to handle county business honestly and best efforts for fair service.
Richmond Elks travel to Lawrence for the first game of the season drawing about 100 lodge rooters. Local fans expect a strong showing from the Richmond club, likely their only Lawrence visit this season.
Kansas City markets show receipts and prices for corn oats hay butter and eggs with grain bids for No 2 yellow and mixed corn options and hay values. Live stock figures list cattle hogs and calves with receipts and price ranges. A humorous anecdote and excerpts from a local period piece follow, featuring characters Mistress of the Horse and Gustafson's window with notes on accepting change.
American League scores show Washington over Detroit five to three New York thirteen over Chicago three Boston eight over Cleveland three Philadelphia forty four over St Louis four National League results New York four Cincinnati one Pittsburg two Boston zero over Philadelphia Chicago ten over Brooklyn three Philadelphia six over St Louis two American Association Toledo five Kanity three St Paul Indianapolis three Columbus eight Milwaukee four Twilight Schedule lists July 22 and July 24 to August 2 events and Civil Service manual distribution notes Union meetings announced with preachers W A Powell D D and several August Sunday services at Baptist United Presbyterian and Lutheran churches
A 1908 testimonial promotes Eckman’s Alterative as the remedy for tuberculosis. The writer details hemorrhage, weight loss, and eventual recovery after using the product, claiming it saved his life and noting a State Board of Health examination. Another endorsement lists bronchitis and asthma as conditions aided by Eckman’s Alterative.
Reports from Tokyo detail a serious illness of the Japanese emperor with doctors noting temporary improvement. Thousands offer prayers as messages of sympathy arrive from Yuan Shikai and leaders worldwide. The public is urged to await further assurances, with cautious optimism and continued medical updates anticipated.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the carborundum breakthrough attributed to a chemist who, while experimenting with electricity, helped produce the early synthetic stone. The text hints at the discovery leading to useful abrasives and industrial applications.
Petitions filed in Larned Kansas seek district court condemnation of a 1000 acre tract for a new 31,000 acre insane hospital. Officials Charles Shubert and WL Ver tion plus Ed. Lyman and W. Zank oversee, with three state university engineers beginning a topographical survey of the grounds.
Snow fell heavily in the Alpine passes last night with depths up to eight inches on the six principal routes. American motorists are reported snowbound in the mountains, as Geneva and surrounding areas endure severe winter conditions.
Rep Littleton presented his views to the House committee on trust investigations opposing Chairman Stanley. He favored a joint Senate and House body to study trust matters and the exclusion of interstate commerce of corporations while criticizing the current stance and suggesting broader inquiry.
Local Spot Cash Grocery lists low prices on tea, sugar, baking soda, bath salts, pickles, chow chow, potatoes and fresh country items. Two phone numbers and Massachusetts Street address shown for quick orders.
A fragmentary antique reflection discusses the noble life as a grand, swift atmosphere shaping the soul. It contrasts lofty aims and serene living among beauty with tales of tyranny and decadence, invoking grand figures and moral prestige.
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