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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
8
The Douglas County Equal Protective League calls a meeting at the courthouse on Saturday at noon to discuss women’s rights. All interested are urged to attend by the president Mrs Pap er oRoqurs. Social and refreshments planned.
Unclear OCR text outlines a bankruptcy hearing set in the office of Chairman with KO Keefe and Mary Wand involved. References Ch. Schneller, Topeka, and proceedings for the purpose of creditor claims. Details are garbled but indicate a formal bankruptcy hearing location and participants.
David Snedden, education official from Massachusetts, will deliver lectures during KU summer session. Topics include The Education for Personal Girls from 4 to 18, The Problems of Flexibility in the Cradles, and The New Basis of Methods. Sessions include daily talks and follow-up discussions with state experts assisting.
Fragmentary OCR shows a woman named Mrs Burkman cited by a state agent regarding a vow and its removal. The text implies complaints differ in relation to the incident, with confusion over jurisdiction and drive home. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
In the peace talks between revolutionists and the federal government the Contuila legislature's refusal to confirm Madero’s pick for governor signals a broader political clash. Reports say Senor Venustiano Carranza’s candidate faced rejection while Senor Madera warns of attempts to install Madrista governors through legislatures.
Prof Baumgartner will lead fifteen students to Puget Sound for summer research. The party includes Leann, Leanna, and others from local colleges, traveling by rail via Chicago and Yellowstone. Names listed: Nara Frederick, Elwin Schmitt, Lion Greene, and more. Invitations and stationery services offered by the Journal-World with confidential handling.
A notice invites patrons to bring worn books to the Journal-Workd office for rebinding at a modest cost. The item emphasizes careful handling and affordability for repairs.
In Leavenworth a coroner's jury exonerated Charles Taylor in the death of Giles, stating Taylor acted in self defense during the shooting at his home. Taylor described taking his gun from his pocket to place it in a drink, Giles demanding the revolver, and the gun firing unintentionally as they wrestled. Gill es died after being treated at Fowler Johnson's home.
Lawrence Kansas May 26 Charles Titus sonate Captain C H Titus has completed a successful fund drive for a YMCA building in San Jose California. The campaign exceeded its goal with pledges beyond one hundred thousand dollars and strong enthusiasm. Titus, a Topeka native, formerly led campaigns in Lawrence El Paso Phoenix and Bishop.
A partial OCR fragment references advocates for a pure water supply and a overseer or leader described as swift in action. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, places, or conclusive events.
A partial OCR fragment notes Robert Fi Rie in relation to Toyotering, mentions three years of work at Harvard, and a return to Lawrence for a short summer visit before departure. The text is garbled but implies academic figures and international travel tied to economic topics.
A Lawrence community meeting laid the groundwork for a Revidate style Co-Operative Store. Temporary officers and directors were elected and charter steps pursued. The venture would share profits by members according to investment and weariness expenses.
Attention note promotes Violet Dulc Tale as a delightfully perfumed product. Mentions availability in cans at McCol ligch’s Drug Store.
Chicago reports the hottest May day on record with temperatures near 96 degrees. Forecasters warned of potentially warmer weather ahead as officials noted heat related deaths and several protests or disturbances during the heat event.
Jealousy over Denver society leader leads to fatal shooting in St Louis. Harold F. F. Henwood shoots S Lents Yon Pahl at the Brown Palace, injuring bystanders Copeland and Cole and Atkinson. Copeland in serious condition, Atkinson expected to recover. Also notes a lawn social at Second Presbyterian and garbled weather comment.
A startling incident in Leavenworth on May 26 reports Doughnut, a pet in a shop, catching a live rat. The event drew reactions as bystanders watched, with authorities noting safety protocols and the unusual bravado of the animal and owner.
The ad campaign centers on Lawrence Boy and Wewis & Co as champions of advertising. Mearan AL Bettys and Wis new prastiinn are highlighted while Lewis Store reportedly spends about 10 million on promotional efforts. Selig, the advertising manager, is noted for ensuring satisfaction and stable program delivery across all portions of the campaign.
The Leader-5 Dry Goods department will be enlarged and strengthened with new hires to support expanded sales. Mr Thinsen Sak Ma Frink will oversee the reorganization. long time manager TS Figen retires after twelve years and Mr Hanson plans to depart in about a month.
Mrs Ella Fisge Young, ex Chicago public schools superintendent now in Boston, says Chicago schools are more democratic than Boston’s. She warns against treating schools as machines and urges a minimum teacher salary of 1509 dollars to preserve pupil individuality, noting she would fund home economics as needed.
In a federal building marshall recounts a county case where counterfeit dollars were seized but lawyers pocketed the evidence. The suspect was tried and acquitted, as the bar members claimed they had taken the phony currency.
A woman tormented by sleeplessness found relief from mint's strong scent. A friend sent a bottle of essence of mint, a saturated sponge, and a mint leaf embroidered bag labeled Sweet Sleep. The hanging sachet near the bed released the soothing aroma and helped restore her sleep.
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