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 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Lawrence Kansas post office matter involving daily rates or classifications, with mentions of Daleneeda Business Department and Massachusetts Street. The text is damaged but suggests official postal classification or filing details for a daily or monthly period.
Historian notes Britain seeks repayment of an 1860 loan alleged to have been extended to Guatemala. The dispute resurfaces amid diplomatic tension as authorities discuss enforcement options and potential settlement, with no clear resolution in sight.
A London family long supplied exact time to jewelers from the Greenwich observatory era. The tradition continues as a daughter now performs the task with equal accuracy, succeeding her father in this timekeeping role.
Jealous colleagues claim Evelyn Nesbit Thaw is pursuing a stage career and earning from notoriety. The remark questions what scandal could warrant such a prominent position in Lawrence gossip and in the theater world.
A damaged fragment mentions people facing choices about public acts and self harm amid confusion. It references delays and potential consequences, suggesting concern for safety and societal pressure without clear details or names.
The phrasing argues that those most anxious to maximize government revenue push for higher taxes while evading personal responsibility, insisting the burden of taxation should fall on others. It reflects a debate on who pays and who bears risk in public finances.
Miss Elizabeth Barr has been appointed a policeman in Topeka Mississippi. She is described as intelligent and capable of doing good work in this new field. Her appointment marks a new step for women joining the police force.
Fragmentary text argues about pension as ideal and a grinve question. It mentions host ways, keeping children at home, and a devis er about a trayot lie. The read content is unclear and lacks coherent facts.
In a clipped reference the Parsons Sun introduces its new editor as a git named Hyak Matz, noting a prior start in newspaper life as feu editor of the movements state. He later moved to Liv erge, spending a few years there before rising to the current post.
Taedo Dean Tor Cal World expresses regret as a son departs the University, marking a significant family milestone and transition for the institution.
A garbled passage discusses Dean Johnson's departure and its impact on the university teaching force. It questions the feasibility of assembling certain elements, notes harmony efforts, and mentions Senator Troutman in a skeptical context. The text lacks clear details.
A fragment suggests Senator Thompson capitulated to executive office pressure, sacrificing personal views to maintain standing at the White House. The text notes relentless post and political maneuvering by the current administration and implied rifts with Democrats in Kansas.
A garbled report mentions Senator Troutman Stubbs supporting a white flow while Joe Cannon opposed in Illinois, with Penrose and his group opposing in Kansas. The text is incomplete and unclear about the movement and outcome.
The Topeka scene on the Troutnian harmony pact draws sharp questions about motives behind backers. Critics say the idea serves selfish aims and exposes the involved men as no more progressive than before, with the paper declining further coverage as the issue unravels.
A raw, garbled reminiscence from the Journal-World office recounts a man praising his son for earning money and contrasts it with a court-age offender sent to the penitentiary for making spending money. The speaker notes a difference between regular and queer endeavors and cautions against imitation.
The memo portrays Tuerta in dire straits blaming the United States for his plight. He laments treachery and asserts he faces ruin unless funds arrive. He predicts his fall and eventual handing to enemies, comparing his fate to Madero’s. The piece implies a swift, grim outcome for Mexico’s doomed ruler.
The piece describes a fierce contest between old and new political factions in New York as they plan a final stand. It critiques the old guard and questions whether one term under a governor with substantial accomplishments matters more than two terms.
A local note highlights Endora opening a recreation area to comfort visitors. It observes growing demand for service and mutual welcome between town and country women, noting a shift from indifference to warm reception and shared appreciation.
A fragment discusses California policy and its clash with federal plans. It notes broad public support for California, and mentions a man in Marion County who sold substantial land with satisfactory results. The text hints at political tensions over state and federal authority.
The article laments worn out fields in Douglas county and urges proper fertilizer use and intelligent land care. It notes older methods failing and calls for learning smarter farming to improve yields. The message praises progress among farmers and stresses the need to invest in soil health for sustained productivity.
Gove Head notes Patton, who served seven years, shows signs of instability after release. He questions the prison system and suggests the social cure may better aid his rehabilitation than further confinement.
Soneong argues sentiment should surpass practical tasks and urges a public remembrance rather than interrupting regular work. He dismisses quitting labor for a one minute gesture and favors a simple act like wearing a flower, suggesting Mother's Day belongs on Sunday as well.
A fragmented speech argues about leaving the settlement to principle rather than new machinery. The speaker recalls past approaches as outdated and emphasizes that principles alone were not right previously and must be updated this year.
The speaker urges Borah like minded principles over party machinery and praises local groups. He notes the YMCA and churches driving playgrounds projects and a community ready to serve while planning for future improvements like water. Enthusiasm runs high as residents rally to support youth play areas.
Albert Tipp spends about ten years perfecting an akbanatic device to handle nails. He invested his life and many dollars though funding was scarce. Me Shupp financed the project. stockholders await results as Me Hupp promotes the company. The invention is described as the biggest of its era, with progress slow but steady despite financial and technical challenges.
A condensed portrait of Jacques Cartier known as the discoverer of the St. Lawrence River. Born in Saint Malo in 1491? he led an expedition of ships and men in 1534 seeking a northwest passage to India. He reached Newfoundland May 10 and Saint Lawrence exploration followed, with encounters among Iroquois and later attempts toward the mythical Saguenay. The article notes portraits and editions in The Journal-World and The Mentor with a price of ten cents.
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.