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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
5
American Falls Idaho plans to relocate the town and surrounding area to make way for a massive new reservoir. The project would store up to 3,000,000 acre feet and cost about 312 million dollars. Officials say benefits include boosted agriculture and regional development across southern Idaho.
Official figures in Rio de Janeiro show Brazil's year 1922 balance of trade with a surplus of about 679000 centos of reis, just under ten million dollars. The prior two years ran deficits, marking a notable shift in foreign trade currents.
A Detroit and New York group delays their Arctic hunting voyage in the Polar Bear seaplane from June to August because large icebergs are reported in northern waters. The route will follow the Hudson to Albany then over Lakes George and Champlain to Montreal and up the Ottawa River to Moose Factory and James Bay. The party includes C F Reddin Inglis M Upperell Howard Coffin Harold Emmons Dr James Inches William Metzger and Mrs Reddin.
Mike Gibbons brother of Tommy Gibbons says he will never box again due to nearly gone vision in one eye after a series of punches. Saph McKenna, bantamweight contender, was recently discharged from hospital after a bout with Johnny Ertle where a blow ended his career.
Judge Hugh Means returned from Iola while Elizabeth Kuhne shows improvement. Seven prisoners remain at the bounty jail as former soldiers apply for bonuses. Apex salesman Rasmussen gains vacation recognition. Dixon visits Belvidere factory and Shenandoah. Prohibition officer Going and weed-cutting progress are noted. Kiwanis next week will feature Dean John R. Dyer and University faculty speakers.
Sedalia reports Hubert Skaggs held to October term on $3500 bond after being charged with second degree murder in the death of his 15 year old brother Tra Lee Skaggs. Authorities say he shoved the boy from a window, breaking his neck.
Dr Lincoln Holloway and wife visited his Hutchinson family then headed to Indiana with nephew Arthur driving due to the doctor’s illness. A gospel team from Topeka led prayer meeting services at the local church. Ladies Aid ice cream social drew a good crowd at Glenn schoolhouse. The church youth organized a baseball team to play Glenn next Saturday. The Intermediate S S class presented a pageant in Watson with good attendance. Endeavor groups sold ice cream and pop and did well financially. A Topeka visitor enjoyed time with E D Ruthedge family. A July 4 celebration is planned near Wilson’s store with all invited. S. H. Wymer tends roadside weeds. Reverend E E McAferty will preach July 1 at Salem and preside at the quarterly meeting. Delegates to the September conference will be elected. Launcelot Blackburne, later archbishop of York, was a pirate in his youth.
Eleven girls were under arrest as the eighty six operator strike entered its fourth day. Charged with inciting to riot, they faced riot allegations after a clash with police last night. Service was mostly normal except Providence and Pawtucket Rhode Island and Worcester Springfield Massachusetts where many girls were out. Boston service was only slightly hampered.
A single ounce of gold can be drawn into a wire stretching forty eight miles in length, showcasing the metal's extraordinary malleability and value.
Washington reports Britain rejected the 12 mile limit proposal. Officials say the administration awaits Congress to revise the law. Until then liquor stores may be denied admittance with seizure penalties.
Rail officials test wireless whistle devices in locomotive cabs to signal engineers. The technology aims to improve communication and safety on the French railway network as trials proceed.
A botanical note states mahogany trees do not attain full height until they reach about 200 years old. The fact underscores slow growth and long maturation of tropical hardwoods.
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.