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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1926
Page
1
A garbled set of phrases with multiple misspellings and unreadable segments. No coherent events, names, dates, or places emerge to identify a specific news item or summary.
The fragmented box score records players and outcomes with abbreviations for batting and pitching. It lists totals and individual at bats runs hits and errors for both teams and notes pitchers with strikeouts and decisions. The exact players and teams are obscured by OCR garble but the structure indicates a standard baseball box score section from a New York game.
An OCR fragment mixes baseball play by play with a court testimony narrative. Names like Gehrig Lazzeri and Wheeler Brookhart appear alongside legal action mentioning Adna Suk and a conspiracy trial, with scattered dates and incomplete phrases. The text is highly garbled.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Jos'n Adams and a girl named Adams. Mentions a father and a ten year span. Text appears as a garbled local record or obituary fragment with unclear dates and places.
Disjointed notes recount a court matter and travel fragments from Oakland to Monterey, with references to a coastal home, a border context, and a 1924- era date. Names and specifics are garbled, leaving unclear parties, actions, or outcomes.
The Board of County Commissioners settled a rental dispute with the Kansas City Kaw Valley Interurban Railway for bridge use since July 1924. The agreed amount is about 3,250 dollars, roughly 50 percent of the previous contract due, after input from Receiver Harry C. Jobes and attorney Mr. Berger.
Paris reports Premier Poincare ready to ratify the Washington debt agreement if Parliament approves, even with oral reservations to appear in the Official Journal. Reservations would not affect ratification validity but may offset domestic criticism. Building permits issued in September totaled 14 with value 2,240 and related fees 55.
New York October 4 AP report says Peaches Browning, a former cinderalla bride of Edward Browning, has gone back to her mother leaving behind her husband. Browning, 38, wears a senior role and a lot of public attention as the split is announced as temporary by a secretary.
Residents report bright fiery spot east of Sixth Cort Tiers seen Saturday dawn. Hallenbeck and two boys observed the meteor crossing the sky before an explosion was heard nearby. Two other Lawrence citizens heard a disturbance around 4 50 am, while Art Brown and a guard witness recall the meteor around 5 am. Aggie tickets on sale.
Students, faculty and townspeople may buy tickets starting tomorrow morning at the athletic office for the Fayhawker Wildcat fracas October 16 in Manhattan. About 1500 tickets from the Kansas Aggie camp are available in sections HL and G in the east wing and one on the 50 yard line. Kansas-Missouri battle tickets also available. 120 reservations already made. A block of 500 tickets is on hand and may be mailed from the office. Tickets for the game are between the 10 and 3 yard lines toward the inner center of the field.
An explosion at the Reaves Troncam-1 coal mine near here is believed to have killed at least 28, with rescue crews recovering three bodies today. Florence Stevens and others were among workers found after hours of effort, while many more victims are thought to remain entombed in the mine.
A proposed regular schedule to carry mail express and passengers via air between Wichita and Tulsa is explored. Jack Turner of Traget Air and Freerin ne Company outlines a feeder line with potential National Air Transportation involvement, pending approval and local chamber backing.
George F Knapp of the Irrigation Commission spoke at Lawrence Chamber of Commerce urging reclamation irrigation for crop insurance in Douglas County. He argued dynamic changes demand irrigation to boost yields, with alfalfa corn and potatoes in the Kaw Valley as prime candidates. The visit included tours of Owen Mitchell’s projects and brief musical entertainment by Prof W T Downing.
Secretary of the Interior Hubert Averk announced an October 29 appearance at the University and a late afternoon or evening assembly planned at Robin's hall or the stadium. The event, tied to the Haskell Institute, aims to involve local residents and faculty.
A 1925 Buick coach was stolen near Funk Chapel around midnight. Police tracked it to Topeka and recovered it at 2:40 AM. three men were spotted, with driver identified as Chas Brown. A Dodge touring car was later found abandoned nearby. Local Kansas officers, including Topeka police, are investigating.
The commission met last night to hear plans for a proposed city garage on Seventh Street. City Engineer Hough was asked to draft tentative layouts for the structure to store city parks scraper and other property. Merchants Bureau set a meeting at Chamber of Commerce Tooms at 622.
In Wichita Kansas on October 5 an AP summary reports that girls at a high school faced new clothing rules. officials cited decency concerns and a general inspection. The majority of families supported the action while some questioned enforcement and practicality.
A city commission approved several proposed changes to licensing ordinances. Exemptions would apply to agents who have lived in Lawrence six months and to certain mobile traders operating in permitted areas. Debates continued on office, yard, scales, and equipment requirements, with officials aiming to finalize the ordinance.
Kwily Kirkwodd editor of the Kansas City Stat will speak at the 42nd annual journalism rot conference to be held at the University on October 22. Prat Ld department will provide the program with speakers in the morning and evening.
Reported crash on Fort highway about ten miles west of Lawrence involved a Packard car. Five people were injured including Miss Willie Rolten and Mrs Bezeman. one occupant escaped with minor injuries. The wrecked car was found stripped. license number was obtained for investigation.
Lawrence school officials report rising enrollments across elementary and high schools. McAllaster New Vic Pinckney and Quincy see gains. Brudelt and Woodlawn areas add space beginning with Kindergarten. A survey, upcoming report, and next meeting consider new classrooms and staffing.
An old settlers gathering in Baldwin is planned for Friday. A dinner meeting of chamber committees will be held to discuss subscriptions and committee work. The city commission aims to pass an ordinance at Friday evening meeting.
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