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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
4
A fragment from a Lawrence Kansas paper discusses rail and political topics. It mentions Paris duels and republican strategies, with references to campaigns and finances and a mix of opinions on French events. The piece includes dated notices and a scan of local business terms.
A fragmented note reports disruption as shipments from Wheeler to Fairerker faced delays. Saunders attempted to redirect wheat transport despite obstacles, with authorities scrutinizing the interruption to delivery.
The damaged text hints at a dispute over justice and punishment, mentioning a man who deserved death but was not punished. It references crude furnaces used to heat houses and references a group called Ro qatnis, with unclear context from the fragment.
Readable fragments describe alarm at the idea of phased suffrage tests leading to a rush later. Mention of World War Hauke, Shays, and 47 mitons suggests competing factions and fear of upheaval as Europe faces upheaval.
A fragmented transcript notes debates over tariffs and prices, with partisan comments on Austria and Serbia referenced vaguely. The text hints at campaign arguments being unsettled and concerns about economic impact. No clear events or named individuals are identified.
Critics claim the school board is harming taxpayers with $9 daily interest on borrowed funds. They argue the school needs justified funding and the selection was delayed, marking the end of July as a key turning point.
A fragment discusses a pamphlet sent from Kansas City to voters and mentions recall, suffrage, and candidates. It notes Billy Morgan funded his own expenses and suggests the campaign costs may influence the result.
A fragmentary quote criticizes neighbors for not keeping to their own property. Bill Sineakler questions why bodies are left on his land and implies trespass or neglect by nearby residents. The odd phrasing hints at a local dispute over land or privacy.
fragmentary OCR notes describe a missing person case with residents discussing sleeping arrangements and uncertainty as to whether anyone appeared to want or know the whereabouts of the person. Authorities and locals remain at a standstill as the search goes on.
Fragmented report describes Chicago mayor amid party rifts and rival pressures. Key allies depart while investigations and public sentiment threaten alignment with political opponents.
A noted performer met with a record breaking reception everywhere, invigorating crowds and raising excitement. In Danville a meeting with Jon Cannon prompted rapid political maneuvering, as Cannon positions to challenge in the Republican primaries, with support growing amid the campaign.
An unclear passage argues Servia should receive Russian support to resist oppression, condemns indifference from other nations, and laments the possible erasure of a people. The text reflects wartime rhetoric about justice and intervention.
The city commission takes the first step to own a water plant. Publishers of his paper have served 23 years in Lawrence, and the jetty has not stood by the people. Now no strings are tied to anyone and a new public plant is anticipated.
A fragment discusses anonymous letters and questions whether anyone has written in praise without revealing identity. The writer notes many letters received but wonders if any author stayed anonymous, reflecting on unshown signs of influence.
A scrambled clipping notes confusion over a governor denial report and subsequent denials. The fragment references the public, media coverage, and a claim that the government response shifted after initial assertions. Dense with vague names and dates, the text lacks clear context.
A garbled OCR fragment references a Newton Republic and a week after denial. The passage hints at a published denouncement and a civic context but provides no clear names, dates, or actions to confirm a full notice. The readable bits suggest a retrospective report on a municipal dispute.
Fragmented text discusses progressives favoring voting rights, recall and referendums, presidential primaries, public ownership, and stricter anti slavery laws. Mentions Roosevelt as a prominent statesman and critiques the platform as broadly progressive yet incoherent.
The text argues worry and exhaustion are a public cause in the decline of girls while men face daily labor and overwork at work. It suggests learning to quit worrying and doing one’s best can solve a large part of the problem.
Journal- World notes long campaign for the Rest Room as a merchant benefit. Merchants Association advocates sustaining the room, arguing it aids women customers and keeps business on campus. Critics warn of misused funds and urge continued support or alternative funding.
Fragmentary column by Walt Mason about a country editor and rival editors, recalling old newspaper warfare of adjectives and nouns. The text references printed rudeness and tongue lashings once common among printers, with faded language from a bygone era.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a rambling village vignette with shopkeepers bakers and printers. It hints at community dynamics, mild dissent, and a wary press stance toward wars as editors grow cautious and sober in tone.
Dr Williams aged six years died in Pillsbury Kansas today. He was a physician here and one of the best known men in southeastern Kansas. The page also mentions Blue Knot the champion and a fourth episode titled Million Dollar Mystery.
An old advertisement touts Catarrh Cure by Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio claiming years of expert physician backing and two key ingredients. The script urges readers to write for testimonials and free healings, promising nationwide availability and druggist sales at a stated price.
County Clerk Herman Broecker reports completion of a large table of farm and agriculture products for Douglas County. The data, sent to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture in Topeka, lists Winter Township wheat, corn, oats, and rye by township with totals across the county and a grand total for several crops.
Fulton inspector C E Gill of the State Beer Inspection Department reports Missouri beer consumption increasing rapidly. He notes a jump in annual collections from about 350000 to 500000 and expects 58000 in state revenue monthly from big St Louis breweries and associated sales, with repairs and tuning services mentioned in passing.
A new script named Carkey is being taught to the uneducated in Constantinople to spread literacy. It promises lower costs and faster mastery than the old system, historically reserved for educated Armenians, and resembles stenography with distinct signs for each sound.
A large fleet including torpedo boats destroyers and excursion craft opened the Cape Cod canal linking Boston and New York. The ceremony featured the Field Seat owned by August Belmonk of New York, head of the canal company.
Topeka July 30 The Kang and Kaimen push a full crew for freights law requiring six aboard each freight train including engine fireman conductor brakemen and others for every trip. Candidates nationwide voice positions on the issue as unions cite safety and efficiency.
Readers are reminded to consider tuning or repelling their piano with Bell Bros. Music Co. The ad emphasizes timely care for instruments and invites inquiries.
The Emporia State Normal School in Emporia Kansas ends its summer term described as the largest and most successful yet. Attendance reached across nearly every county with daily chapel lectures featuring speakers from Missouri Wisconsin and Quincy. The fall term begins September 4 with a faculty of ninety instructors and the school plans for a fifty year celebration year.
Topeka July 30 United States Senate hopeful W F Sapp claims he will bolt the Democratic platform if it opposes his views. He asserts no ties to former Mayor J S Billard exist while boasting he would break with the party to favor prohibition and suffrage stances per his own wishes.
Warranty deeds list Minnie Bonar transferring parcels in Windy Douglas County and Fred Kahn and wife to L Brady and Simons in Lawrence. Transfers reference lot fractions, block numbers, and street names with plots described as 15 and 1 foot adjustments and blocks 7 and 9 in Lace Place.
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