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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
4
Local Lawrence Kansas paper notes subscription details and dispatch rights. It reports on a Washington police court congressman antifreeze mix incident and mentions Kaiser plans, European peeps, and farm protection measures amid falling markets.
Hundreds of Kansas alumni will attend the annual Homecoming in connection with the Kansas Nebraska game. Chancellor Lindley will address the crowd and stress KU’s opportunities and growth while noting construction pauses and the need for funding to support student care and future expansion.
A fragment from the Republican Daily Journal recalls Lawrence events from November 12 1870. It mentions old timers enjoying new surroundings among hopeful Kansans, votes on bond issues for Rock Ford and county improvements, Vermont schoolhouse work, and the organization of the Second National Bank with stock totaling 106000 and twenty five stockholders.
Reprinted from the Lawrence Daily Journal and Abe Lawrence Daily Works of November 12, 1895. The paving work on south Massachusetts street has begun, with front work at Fraternal Aid building starting today. Isabel Gibb spent the day.
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor told delegates at a conference that organized labor will welcome any assistance research and finance can offer to modern industry. He said labor seeks improved production and methods but emphasizes material products as the ultimate production and stresses the need for living standards for staff.
One year ago today, the Supreme Council ordered Rouminda to evacuate Phidapé Street. Lettih Woop reports a German retreat near Tiga as Baiteyes avertsty Tae kidney remains unclear.
Henry DS McComber aged about 74 died at 6230 Melock turning 110 Vermont street after a long illness. Funeral arrangements not clear. William B. Browning aged 71 died at home 1812 Rhode Island street. funeral at Rome temple tomorrow at 10. Maple Grove cemetery service conducted by Rev. Thomas H. Pupplewell. A local ad for Christmas gift Pianos and phonographs from Edwin Lang anounced with weekly payments.
A jumble of society notices and meetings appears. Tolay marks the 150th anniversary of Joseph Hopkinson author of Hail Columbia. The American Institute of Electrical Engineers holds a Chicago auction today. New York hosts the United States Fisheries Association open event. Librarians from Iowa prepare for alumni homecoming. San Antonio gathers farmers to promote uniform long-staple cotton. Scottish Masons in Dallas unveil a statue of Sam Cochran. A Philadelphia engine detail notes a river event.
Joseph Hopkinson born in Philadelphia January 15 1842 Phineas D P Gurley preached Lincoln funeral sermon born Hilton New York Died Washington September 18 1868 Charles Kemble famed actor born London November 1 Elizabeth Cleghorn Stevenson Gaskell born September 2 1810 Mary Anderson debuted at New York Fifth Avenue Theatre 1861 monument dedication Gordentown for first New Jersey rail train Westphalia explosion killed nearly 50 miners Two Americans executed by President Zelaya of Nicaragua during a revolution.
William M. Sloane a longtime history professor at Co University born in Richmol Ohio 70 years ago Ian Collier a leading American comedian born in New York City Frederick S US retired born in Paw Paw Michigan 63 years ago Alan Scott Chesterton English author editor and critic born years ago today Schulz makes them The Thompson Photo Studio 615 Mass
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