This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
2
Investigation reveals fragmented text about a woman and her husband. The passage mentions obtaining food or funds from four spld ers in the ery and describes undesirable characters in town through organizations that refused aid to the deserving.
The fragment recalls vA Jetmore recounting events of 1893 Kansas politics. It mentions a storm between Republicans and Populists at the Representative hall, admission fights, and Jetmore’s role as sergeant at arms amid efforts to bar Republicans and preserve Populist influence.
Fragmentary text indicates county officials handling evidence related to a stolen item or drug case. Mentions Union Pacific and tracks with possible involvement by named individuals Jones and Mareds. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The text appears to record names or mentions of students who received degrees this spring and lists prizes or honors. It references high school follow ups and a group or society believed to be Sigma Xi, Four. The OCR is garbled, but the gist notes degree conferrals and related prizes.
Obituaries report Marian Breeze formerly of Lawrence died yesterday at her Oklahoma City home. Her body will be brought to Lawrence for burial arriving tomorrow morning with funeral at Funks chapel at a time and Rev. Gerrityder in charge. Burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Also Dr. W W Hutchinson of Des Moines former Lawrence pastor will be buried from First Baptist Church tomorrow at 10 45 with tributes. Miss Louise Bernd Altenbernd of Lawrence area dies at noon today with funeral arrangements to be announced. Local items note careless driving charges against R B Austin of Topeka. sign warnings on Seventh Street and Rotary Kiwanis baseball plans with Olin Fearing, Harold Ingham, R L Allen committee. Includes weather, civic notes and delegates to Kiwanis convention.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a Lawrence doctor involved in events surrounding fort building in Kansas City. Mentions a scar carried by the felon and a large border trafficking group. Narrative unclear, but associates Lawrence, Kan sas City, and transport from Topeka to a defender in Lawrence.
Roxana Oil seeks to acquire about forty acres of river islands in Cowley County Arkansas River for oil rights. State auditor Norton A Turner disclosed the plan as the state cannot drill oil, while the company holds leased land on both riverbanks. Also noted: Lawrence Memorial Hospital reported a major operation for Lester Scott today and Market Basket plans for tomorrow.
The county growers press for swift action to address potato shortages this year. An inspection pledge in buttons was proposed for service staff. Miss Katherine Reding of the University Spanish department planned to sail June 19 from Montreal for Europe, with most of the summer spent in France and Spain. Walker Stummell left for Pittsburgh after receiving his University of Kansas degree this spring.
Hesper Quarterly reports a two day Prairie Center gathering in Lawrence with sessions on Friday afternoon led by Rev. Swafford and Oversight ministry. Delegates from Lawrence and Kansas City attend while young people share a social Saturday evening at the Prairie Center parsonage.
Herbert B Balléne and Arthie D Weaver trustees sue Samuel Snyder and others in district court over a quiet title action. The report notes a separate item detailing a highway speeding case where HenW Hughes of Kansas City pleaded guilty and paid a 37.50 fine.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.