11 May 1914
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1914
Page
1
A somber funeral pageant unfolds through city streets as President attends last rites and solemn processions for the dead. Children sing hymns while officials lay wreaths at City Hall and graveside ceremonies proceed across Manhattan and nearby districts.
Fragmentary text mentions TOM PAFK, Jane, Hanes, Ot sat, Shere Vietine, and a brother named Agutel. References an ee enleat oat tas country and a spring event. Contains unclear names and places. unable to determine a coherent news item or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a burial for Paul Learnard with references to family members and a mineral sermon. The passage mentions Thetis Moe de Cholils and Cal iy Ll melery in unclear context, suggesting a local funeral note with limited readable specifics about dates or places.
Mothers and families faced disappointments as florists reported tight supplies for Mother’s Day arrangements. Some shops had large orders but limited bouquets, while others struggled to fill the typical demand. Local sentiment suggested future improvements as growers expected better stock next year.
Local Committee seeks volunteers to entertain 3 400 visitors at a large convention. The event, tied to a statewide gathering of the order, involves preparations across churches and civic groups. Names of organizers and sponsors appear in local notices with efforts to secure assistance for lodging meals and program duties during the convention week.
Sompers and Mitchell, Jeb Mitchell and Frank Morrison were cited in a state court for contempt tied to a deed dispute. The proceedings center on alleged breaches by Snoopers, with the judge weighing charges and potential penalties.
Dean Skilton leases tonight in Hutchinson and plans an afternoon address to students at AmericanPoly College. In the evening he meets Mose Chittons and Arthur Gemid, then heads to MacDonalel for a title ceremony at the venue.
The Lawrence Journal-World previews a Kansas editors gathering, highlighting talks on circulation, advertising, and the cost system. Henry King and other speakers will discuss newspaper advertising value, space sales, and practical instructions for finding readers and increasing circulation.
The survey committee and 150 connected participants, with parental cooperation, prepare for an evening meeting at City Hall. Officials Dr. Burgess Dean Blackmar and Dean Tarmin report progress on delinquency field work, health surveys for pupils, and general survey administration with university support.
A late entry lists Rosa Aloape charged with coquetting a disorderly house and Plinney Sirede with similar offenses. Mathew Silvers was intoxicated and destroyed property, with his trial set for May. Willkun White and Homer Porter faced drunkenness and other charges, with pleas and fines noted.
A fragmentary report notes Siler escaping Mountain Home jail after a sentence of one year. It recalls a sister’s order and mentions a Mekaddey sie and a Cay location. The text is garbled with overlapping phrases and unclear names, but implies pursuit and a pursuit along with reference to Troy nights and a Love lode.
More than 200 delegates are expected as Kansas Congregational Churches hold their 60th annual conference this week. Prominent speakers include Francis J. Hayes and Milton Lindefield. discussions cover church reform, missions, and leadership. An evening banquet at Plymouth Church and auxiliary meetings accompany sessions through Wednesday.
Red Line men will choose the Lawrence to Topeka route on return from Kansas City. They meet in Lawrence to discuss a westward path, then present their decision to the commissioners of Sedgwick County. The southern route faces support for needing substantial work to prepare for transcontinental travel. The group plans to finalize the route decision before leaving Topeka.
Haskell won the meet in a one sided score with a dramatic quarter mile finish as Nichols edged Bocque of Haskell to win by a tape dash. The meet featured a standout sprint and hints at further clashes as Haskell prepares for games against Emporia Normal and Baker Methodist later in the week.
Court news from Lawrence shows Clyde Maris versus Street Railway and Light Co. in a major damages action over a street car collision. Mary Dean sues the City of Lawrence. A case about injuries from a collision and an unlit obstruction on the sidewalk was dismissed this morning.
Dean Holmes Dysinger of the Western Theological Seminary will address the Trinity Lutheran Brotherhood at their Tuesday evening meeting. The event is hosted at Trinity Lutheran Church and proceeds to follow a church worship service.
Admiral Badger reports all Americans safe in the Mexican Culican district as officials announce a panel of American mediators to present U.S. views before South American mediators at Niagua Malls. The move follows tensions over the Vera Cruz Tampico area and Mexican reactions to U.S. actions.
The piece surveys editors sermons across Lawrence churches on the shared subject The Press and the Pulpit. It notes wide variety in approach from old fashioned revival to careful, prepared discourses and some extemporaneous talks. Editors collaborated with editors in printing extracts.
An editorial reflects on Christ alive in modern times, proclaiming a shift from individual salvation toward social salvation. It envisions a Christ with a mass face urging brotherhood, self-respect, and compassion, condemning cruelty and injustice and praising universal uplift through education and environment.
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