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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1921
Page
8
The capital reacts with horror as news arrives that the Spanish premier, returning home, has been assassinated. Officials confirm the assassination and vow investigations as crowds gather in shock. The event triggers national mourning and security reassurances across government branches.
Eduardo Dato, minister of marine and premier designate, was assassinated as he returned from a senate session. Two men in a motor cycle sidecar fired about twenty shots, then fled. Dato died at a nearby dispensary from three back-of-head wounds. his car was riddled with bullets. The Count de Bugallal acts as temporary premier.
Polina Esther Duck widow of Daniel Duck died at her Richland Kansas home on March 2. Born in Pennsylvania May 22 1827 she left one sister and one brother in Redwood Falls Minnesota six grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She came to Kansas with her husband in 1857 and preempted the homestead now belonging to William Sutton in Clinton township. Mrs Duck was beloved by all who knew her and found happiness in making others happy. She was a member of the Methodist church.
Lawrence items report inquiry about primary election figures, flood effects on Mud Creek, bridge work near completion, and registration for spring election. Kiwanis promotes Good Roads, Belvoir bridge fixed, a sanity hearing in probate court, social season at Lawrence Country Club, and various ads and notices.
Two to three feet of water flooded basements in parts of town following Monday night rain. Officials attribute the trouble to a defect in the storm sewer system near the affected areas. County commissioners say Fort to F yer west of town seven in goal shape and recent heavy rains have been sent to county farm bureau men.
Sigma Chi defeated Sigma Alpha Epsilon 20 to 18 to win the fraternity basketball championship at the University. Lonborg starred for Sigma Chi with standout guard work from Black and Collins of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. The game remained close all night with a 11 to 10 halftime margin for Sigma Chi.
Y M C A volleyball team will play Leavenworth Y M C A in Leavenworth on March 15 with physical director C E Plath announcing the plans. A high school basketball game against Leavenworth Y is likely on the same date, with returns expected the following week.
The Lawrence high school basketball squad enjoyed a fried chicken feast at George K. Mackie’s home. Seventeen players attended as nine fried chickens with trimmings were served. Captain Ackerman gave thanks on behalf of the team. Marcus Huffman acted as toastmaster.
Geo. M. Cohan's Comedians present "Mary" at Bowersock Theater Friday March 11 with Otto Harbach and Frank Mandel book and lyrics. The production features a fast, beautiful score led by "The Love Nest" and a strong chorus, aided by a superior cast and striking costumes. Also, University Y M C A notes students take odd jobs to fund the semester as some offer work options.
The next Woodlawn Parent-Teachers meeting will be held Friday evening March 11 at 7 30 oclock. Program includes piano solo by Margaret A Biggs duets by Alice Bolenarm Hazel Griffitts talk by Supt Harry P Smith violin by Soto Kelley G Gordon duet by Bruce Dunn and Jake Popplewell a walk by Rev Evan A Edwards social hour and light refreshments served. Arthur Walker leaves for Milwaukee to join an interurban company. Colofite City Drug Store notes.
Dudley Buck renowned New York tenor will attend the University during the summer session to offer voice lessons. The school of fine arts notes Buck as a major drawing card for voice students, having instructed many leading operatic and concert singers. A local dry cleaner advert follows in the page.
Kansas City cattle receipts 6000 beef steers steady to higher veal calves 9 to 9.50 prime cows 7 bulk cows 5.75 to 7.30 hog receipts 7000 lower mixed prices 9.90 to 19.30 pigs + firm fat hogs top 11.50 sheep receipts 7000 lambs up 25 to 40 cents. Chicago cattle receipts 6000 beef steers 8.50 to 19 top 14.70. hogs 19000 mixed up to 1. corn and wheat markets largely unchanged with mixed bids and nearby futures.
Dr Doran a Kansas licensed physician tours major towns offering free examinations with treatment costs only for those who opt for it. He claims to treat stomach liver bowels blood skin nerves heart kidney bladder and rectal ailments without surgery for several conditions. Married women should come with husbands and children with parents at the Medical Laboratory of Dr Doran 335-326 Boston Block Minneapolis MN.
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