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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1920
Page
5
An advertising travel program promotes business methods and free advice while a critique cites Torn by troops and police in India. The article notes provocations and questions the justification of lethal actions and property destruction after attacks. It references George's statement and emphasizes unrest and responses by authorities.
Disjointed OCR style text describes road work, traffic issues, and travel costs. References to engineers, Crown, earth, and ground conditions imply discussion of road conditions and potential toll or maintenance impacts. The excerpt lacks clear subjects, dates, or locations, but centers on transportation and infrastructure concerns.
The text notes British public unease over lawlessness in Ireland and hints at tensions around a proposed viaduct near the Union Pacific plan. It mentions sentiment along the river, farming communities, and opposition to eastern placement, with political implications as liberty bonds waver and election strategy unfolds amid prohibition pressures.
A 1870s Lawrence column recalls regional travel and mail routes with mentions of Leavenworth St Joseph and Omaha. It notes a Massachusetts inquiry about wages for district school teachers and carpenters, suggesting carpenters earning two to eight dollars per day and teachers up to four dollars weekly.
The Mississippi Alabama pair opens today in Meridian as the National Dairy show, touted as the best exhibition of its kind in America, moves to Chicago for the next leg. Delegates from many states cancel plans in New Orleans for the Southern Tariff Congress opening. International and royal visits and hearings dot the day with political and trade events across Brockville, Portsmouth, St Louis, and Washington.
The snippet lists varied historical notes including a 52 year span involving Vienna and the Pope, a royal visit by Edward III to India, the birth bicentennial of Daniel Webster, and obituaries from Dublin with a quake in Devin River. It mentions the Daughters of the Ann Tevelyion Waes and a parade of celebrated figures.
Princess Elizabeth of Rovuman ig born in Bucharest 26 years ago today. Jozeph J. France Maryland senator born 47 years ago today. Makis Dy. Henri Beland former Pogimaster-General of Canada born in Quebec eight years ago today. Harry A. Garfield Williams College president born in Hiram Ohio 37 years ago today. William Woone world champion billiard player born Cornwall in Hudson NC two years ago today. Some cost more none is better CADILLAC.
Everett True analyzes a local boxing event with outspoken commentary about the big fighter, noting crowd reactions and stakes at the arena. The piece emphasizes dramatic exchanges and the fighter’s reputation, framing the bout as a decisive test of skill and nerve.
Twenty five years ago in Lawrench an October 100 issue notes the marriage of Mr Jane Valeo to Mrs Hope M Deio. The ceremony took place at 8 o clock in the new hall of the young couple in the city. Selig, Mayer Act city official, is son-in-law, and Mrs Selig is daughter of Rev Lod Dette former pastor. She is a northern resident with schooling and local ties mentioned.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a dated notice about university elections and bids. Coreen Tran and others appear in garbled lines, with references to bids, deadlines, and locations. Reading suggests a regional academic governance item and upcoming authority actions.
The article reports a heated discussion over a proposed clause extending a wife's obedience to her husband within civil code reforms. Louis Martin promotes a constitutional monarchy shift as a modern alternative, while Senator Cel lin opposes the repea l on grounds of household governance. The action of the Wil l Das eon is postponed.
Heavy fighting erupted near Vilna between Lithuanian and Polish forces. Both sides suffered heavy losses as the battle raged from yesterday into the night, with the Lithuanian capital under pressure. A Lithuanian statement warned the struggle will continue, signaling intensified hostilities.
Oct 14 the international bank of Cuba suspended movements this morning amid rumors yesterday causing runs on several banks. Havana exchange halted business yet placed bids. A stove sale at Green Brothers’ is noted with an auction on Sat Oct 16.
Toneka Oct. recommendations from the Kansas Children's Code Commission seek stricter regulation of commercial amusements stricter censorship of pictures private trials for minor offenders separation of juvenile detainees and centralized county welfare boards with trained social staff. Proposals include strengthening milage laws school health work inspection and a new child hospital at Rosendale plus moral ethical examinations at work and revised mothers pension laws.
William Wallace Shockey born April 4 1850 Fountain County Indiana died September 27 1820 at home in West Baldwin aged 70 years 5 months 2 days. He moved from Indiana to Douglas County spent most life there. Married Elsie Annettie Hazs September 4 1179. Survived by wife four daughters Louella Margaret predeceased, Laura Mosley Pearl Busby Thelma Bell Chas Griffith Baldwin four grandchildren one great grandchild three brothers and one sister and many relatives.
The September accident tally places oil and railroads among the riskiest sectors in Kansas. The state labor board notes 129 non fatal injuries and one fatal in September, with foundries and machine shops reporting 84 non fatal injuries and one fatal. The period July 1 to October 1 shows 37 fatal or non fatal incidents, highlighting sectoral dangers.
Fragmented OCR mentions a Mexican plant near Wichita, a hazardous bar or product, and a fire found by a janitor age three feet remains unspecified. Details are garbled, with no clear event date, entities, or outcomes to confirm.
Frat of rorenav's dre docks arrives in ho nowih of the Phomes. Structure 720 feet long and ER O feet wide, sifting capacity over pin Be tons. Kiel paper notes dock fate at extrerced hope. War memory lines and mission offering tied to American breeds film project by USDA. Shaving materials at Rankin's Store. Chiropractors Welch & Welch.
A historical newspaper snippet outlines film showings at multiple theaters. It highlights Helen Reardon and Silk Husbands and Calico Wives with cast names Vincent Serrano Milfred Reardon Ruth Sinclair Sam Sothern Edward Kimball, plus details of The River's Fret by Marshall Neilan and stars Charles Ray Katherine MacDonald, with plot prompts and venue dates across Los Angeles theaters.
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