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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
1
A local notice reports a majority of 768 in favor of a special tax levy to fund a new bridge across the Kaw River. Lawrence Iverat leads the proposal, signaling support for the public works project and related fiscal measures.
The Lawrence area backed a bridge project with a slim majority despite strong opposition. Turnout varied by precinct with North Lawrence firing up and voting nearly its full eligible population, while other districts reported lower participation. The plan calls for raising $200,000 in stages, with construction expected to begin in two years and completion anticipated by 1917 after preliminary funding.
Governor Sulzer denounces Tammany Hall for the fire in Binghamton described as a terrible catastrophe. Officials report many killed or missing, with total losses in the thousands. funerals planned and the state labor department blamed for failures in enforcing laws.
Fifteen minutes before Kenwood Prastam Savings Bank opened a crowd gathered as a motor van arrived with two hundred thousand dollars to pay depositors. Brown, a firesilent attendee, planned to open the bank and promised every depositor one dollar. Fort Dearbury Nation Bank backed the effort. Ww. Henshaw of Denver attended. his father, On. Trenshaw, returned to Denver with him.
The election result reveals overwhelming local support for building a bridge, with strong town spirit and minimal opposition. Voters credit the community’s ability to come together and note the bridge funding by county credit, while urging continued cooperation across regions.
Fragmented text presents a political discussion centered on McVeigh and party lines. It mentions Mulhull, September issue, and references to political figures like Daner and Labor in a broader national debate. The readability is severely garbled with multiple unclear phrases.
The document reports Ashurst denying charges by Senator Bristow that he used public funds for official telegrams paid by the state. Bristow contends the telegrams were not for official business and questions the use of public money, while the senate reviews the matter.
A local conference session features Bishop Kephart as the keynote speaker for tonight’s program. Yesterday and this morning J P Lindis delivered perceptive addresses as attendees emphasize broad cross-sectional interest and strong attendance at Woodland Park.
A fragmented report details a bishops conference with remarks by Bishop Laurel and Bishop Weelle, plus a Campbell College reunion at a park. It notes ministers debating two feats, a church arrival in Terence, and multiple speakers. The piece references survivors, attendees, and a discontinuid Fal.
A fragmented report cites Lawrence Jaissgere and a list of survivors to be released this week. Letters and interest notes from a daughter indicate concern over rescue efforts. Gov. Sraith of Lecumpron plans to address the raid aftermath and urges a pledged list to be sent promptly.
University led field program establishes twelve permanent investigation stations across the state. Experts will spend the summer collecting specimens and studying life cycles and habits of grasshoppers, aided by state entomologists and commissioners funding the effort. The expedition, headed by Professor Manter, aims to extend statewide research and return with new grasshopper types.
The Senate discusses tariff section by section with no senators from either party speaking at the outset. Democratic Finance Committee members limited remarks and Republicans anticipate several speeches this week.
Rain and cooler air brought temporary relief from the heat across western Kansas and Missouri. Reports note heavy gusts at Newton and Meshersen with temperate declines, while wheat yields improve as Willow Sprit fields show promising results.
Reports say President favors a plan prohibiting urn exports to Mexico as the Mesxican crisis looms. Vice President allegedly held by Mexican federals prompts security concerns in Washington. Officials push for restricted shipments amid constitutionalist opposition and naval movements involving the battleship Luuts.
The jury in Chillivatly, Missouri, after five days of deliberation, found Lee Whi guilty of murdering Varier on November 20 in Tulsa. The judge is expected to sentence the defendant within days. Hoyt was reported held for further proceedings, and the body was identified in a hair-stained scene. An insanity defense was presented for the defendant.
Washington scene reports a filibuster continuing into today provoking a brief adjournment in the Senate. Lawmakers debated procedural moves while the chamber stalled over stalled amendments reducing time for debate and delaying final votes on the bill.
A editorial urges women to educate themselves on household management and prudent provisioning. It argues housekeepers should follow thrifty, sensible practices and rely on informed choices advertised in newspapers to align with modern times and public education campaigns.
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