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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1913

Page

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Mayor Bond Warns Lawrence on Gas Shortage Plan

Lawrence mayor urges residents to rely on coal and wood as the gas supply crisis worsens after a court ruling blocks Kansas Natural Gas Company compliance. Bond says winter will be hard and urges preparations, including heating with coal and wood, and possible council action at the August meeting.

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Lawrence Today and Yesterday special edition seeks readers

The Lawrence Journal World plans a Thursday magazine edition titled Lawrence Today and Yesterday. It invites residents to subscribe for a large daily circulation and to reserve copies, with a short deadline for interviews and delivery.

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Refunding Bonds for New Bridge Debate Rises

Citizens discuss refunding Douglas county 172,500 bonds to fund a new bridge. The proposal shifts taxes from two mills to one mill, avoiding levy increase while restructuring debt. Decision expected in coming weeks as voters weigh the plan and its impact on future levies.

Mulby Douglas County

Mulhall to Testify Before House Committee

In a Washington note from July 2 Mulhall prepares for cross examination by Democratic members as part of House inquiry. Early next week a committee plans to question Mulhall on his statements with officials and to defend his views before investigators. August 30 1910 letter to President Taft sought an interview for General Manager Bird and Mulhall ahead of a broader inquiry.

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Fatal Accident Claims Overbrook Worker Bert Heweland

A foreman named Bert Heweland was killed in a rock crusher accident near Overbrook. He entangled in the belt of the machine as it operated, suffering critical injuries and dying at Simmons Hospital. Heweland, born in New York, was one of several West district children placed with farmers years ago.

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Ready for Mill Carl Morris and Al Benedict Meet in Joplin Tonight

In Joplin Missouri on May 25 Carl Morris the Oklahoma white hope and Al Benedict of Brooklyn prepare for a fifteen round bout in excellent condition. Morris weighs 225 pounds while Benedict is thinner. Timmine Brinson, claimant to the middleweight title, announced he will challenge Morris to meet Clark.

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Burleson Defies Opposition on New Parcel Post Plan

Burleson announces a new parcel post schedule to take effect August 15 amid Senate criticism. He asserts the Post Office will expand parcel service to cover all packages up to 100 pounds, aiming to generate revenue and enable future rate cuts. Senators question authority to change rates and zones and abandon the distinctive stamp, but express support for improved service.

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Wilson as peacemaker in currency dispute

In Warshington July 25 tent Wilson seeks to quell divisions among the Democratic house committee on the administration currency bill. The administration bloc hopes amendments will be settled in Congress while President Wilson and Representative Wingo Arkansas hold cautious talks.

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Booze Fatal to Chinch Bugs in Doulas Fields

In a fragmentary report from agricultural notes, Pansy Kun notes that chinch bugs in the Foraging zones of a field near Tageny are adversely affected by alcohol. Farmers reportedly lure or intoxicate the bugs with watered corn to deter damage, while green corn near the elves of the field is metabolized differently.

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Filibuster Break Delayed Mexican Conference Update

Washington July 25 Democrats gathered to block the filibuster as the House debated the nine teen white provisions. Major Jaiden Wailerwood pressed quorum while Mann forced the business start. Officials view the Mexican situation as urgent, with Ambassador Wilson awaiting Monday conference. President Wilson nominates Adam Patterson for Treasury registrar in Oklahoma.

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Parade of Strikers In Michigan Copper Region

In Calumet and surrounding copper country areas 25,000 men in a 75 mile zone are idle. State troops may be sent as clashes threaten. Strikers, many foreigners, march through towns, set fires, and push deputies from mines as militiamen move toward the copper district.

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Attack on Free Sugar Plan Sparks Senate Speech

A California senator delivers a forceful speech against the tariff bill, criticizing its impact on the war industry and arguing for free sugar as a solution. The dialogue centers on opposition within the party and efforts to mobilize support for the plan.

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Transfer of Prisoners From Sing Sing to Auburn Prisons

Prisoners were taken from Sing Sing to Auburn with heavy restraints while a naval guard stood by. The transfer provoked a prison mutiny as convicts jeered from cells and threatened the keepers. Also, interstate hearings on postal rates and zones were refused due to lack of jurisdiction by the ICC.

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Bishop Bell 10 Speaker Tonight At ULB Conference

A large audience is expected for the ULB Conference this evening with Bishop WW Mo Sell listed as the speaker. The note highlights his status as one of the county’s strongest church leaders and a notable orator, noting the afternoon service as a delightful prelude.

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Local Conference Draws Large Crowd in Lawrence

A nan leader draws a big audience at the CLBL Conference in Lawrence as Bishop Bell is expected to speak this evening. Earlier sessions in Woodland Park attracted townspeople and a strong turnout for a musical program by The United Heethren choir and local performers.

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Misuse of Mails Charges Involving Oklahoma Company

Government charges the Anm ertear Snaar Manufacturing and Re Company of Oklahoma with misusing mail facilities to promote sale of New Mexican land and to defraud, alleging the company owned land and netted nearly half a million dollars. The attorney general seeks appointment of a receiver and an order removing the firm from the state.

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Plans for piano event at Woodland Park August 6

Plans for a major day at Woodland Park promise one of the season’s biggest events. The program includes a Villain race between Belvidere and Williams Town country teams, fast-ball exhibitions, an auto race against time, a cine-emile tree, a multi-reveal race with prizes, and a lively musical program to entertain visitors in Lawrence.

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Plan to Secede Advocated by Southern Chinese Province

Fragmented text reports a secessionist plan in a southern Chinese province with a large population. It mentions provisional president Yuat Sir Rat, government sovereignty in Peking, and sympathetic generals. A speaker named W.F. Maveh urges unity and mutual understanding to sustain the movement and future harmony.

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Wilson voices limits on mediation plans and anti trust stance

New York July 25 President Wilson indicated mediation efforts face feasibility limits and signaled a cautious approach to intervention in Mexico. He cited no concrete guarantees and said no intimation of commitments had arrived from Washington. The article also notes his anti trust policy will advance without immediate Sherman act amendments. Hicott to Head New Haven railway group was elected president and director of the New York New Haven and Hartford system with duties starting September first.

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Bridge Majority Holds at 719 Votes for New Kaw Bridge

County canvassing board finalized the result of last Tuesday’s special election on building a new Kaw bridge at Lawrence. Of 4,304 votes cast, 2,404 favored the project and 1,685 opposed, yielding a majority of 719. Minor discrepancies between official counts and poll-stage tallies did not alter the outcome.

Lawrence

Death in Autu S Illinois Fort Scott Kansas Boy Killed

A fragmented report states that twelve year old Deenrup Keeling of Fort Scott Kansas was killed in Illinois while riding with his father who drove an automobile that overturned involving family members including Keith Deenrup and four siblings. Loose roadway condition cited as cause.

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Harvesting Potatoes in Kaw Valley Amid Busy Season

Busy Kaw Valley potato harvest noted as crop yields good and quality remains high. Reports indicate larger than usual acreage and strong activity as farmers gather the crop amid fair to good conditions. Also mentions the death of Missouri editor Clinton Mitchell on a Katy train while en route to St Louis.

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Noting Progressive Retailing in Newspaper Ads

A historical advertisement urges shoppers to rely on progressive retailing in ads. It extols polite, careful service and thorough reading of advertising columns to save time and ensure satisfactory service. It emphasizes that informed buying benefits the public and supports merchants offering quality retailing.

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