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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1917

Page

2

Woodbury to Speak on Emerson at Fraser Chapel

Charles J. Woodbury of Oakland California will lecture at Fraser Chapel University tomorrow at 4 30 in Emerson Conversational on Books and Readings He is among few with personal acquaintance of Emerson and his talk is described as new and worthwhile Tomorrow he will address Quill Club in Fraser rest room and may lecture in University class in American literature in Lawrence

Emerson Charles J. Woodbury Oakland California Fraser Chapel Prof. Woodbur Quill Club Fraser Lawrence

Bomb raids on Bruges docks by British navy planes

London reports tons of bombs dropped on the Bruges docks in Belgium by British naval aircraft on Monday night. An allied fighting patrol also claimed to down a double ray machine near Zarren during the subsequent actions.

London Bruges Belgium Zarren

First Billion of New Loan Raised

Washington reports subscriptions to the second Liberty Loan have passed the one billion dollar mark with official and semi official figures suggesting totals around 1.2 billion. Analysts estimate about 46 million daily during the remaining campaign to reach a five billion dollar goal by October 27.

Washington Federal Reserve Treasury Department

Murder Comes From Family Tensions at Michigan Farm

Alice Karlson, 24, admits shooting Werner Karlson at their home near Scotts, Michigan, saying she feels relief and peace after years of abuse. She expresses no sorrow over her father’s death and claims her mother and younger brothers suffered prior to the incident.

Sinee Alice Karlson Werner Karlson Scotts Michal Miss Karlson

Plans for Douglas county food conservation canvass

A county wide food conservation canvass begins October 25 with two house to house visits and a county committee overseeing the effort. Chancellor Frank Strong of the state executive committee will speak at a special meeting tonight at 7 30 at the Chamber of Commerce. The drive, led by Herbert Hoover Jr and county committee members, aims to educate residents and recruit workers during late October and early November.

Yass Douglas County Campaign For Run Conservation Lomarow Ovlook & H Chamber of Commerce Frank Strong Herbert Hooves Kansas Iaearrigd Ry J. Waterod Mare Conic Cle Mons Coh I. AL Ent Blackman Hargett Frank Jennings Will van Orsds Margaret Park S.J. Chitteray Derry Ise Wieden Lecompton Pyrah MW Otney

Public meeting notes address municipal war effort

Prof Is keira 3 Porter urges restraint on paving and public works during wartime. He stresses efficient honest governance to back the war, praises Governor Capp and the convention’s aim for common action on municipal improvements. Homer Talbot and James lead discussion on war time street and public works policies.

Keira Porter Wichita T W. Ou C. A. Vention Capp Legeur Homer Talbot Municipal Reference Bureautniversity of Kansas Cal James

Unclear OCR Fragment Review of Names and Phrases

An unreadable OCR fragment lists scattered names and words, with no clear events dates or places. Entities like Elvin and Kansas appear amid garbled phrases, offering no coherent news item or decision.

Pompe Rimere Ray Coscernment May Take Over Mines

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a strike order and potential takeover of mines by a government body. Names and specifics are unclear. the record preserves hints of labor tension and possible state action amid scattered phrases. No clear人物 or events fully identifiable from the readable fragments.

Socialists Oppose German War Credit

Fragmentary report on socialist opposition to a German war credit proposal. Mentions party divisions, key figures, and a Berlin context with references to Wiebe and the German socialist movement amid wartime debates. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate internal party disagreements and public stance on funding for wartime efforts.

Business Men to Campaign in Lawrence for Liberty Bonds

Four Minute Men will operate in theaters as the sale of Liberty Bonds in Lawrence slows. A district committee is enlarged with one committeeman from each profession to canvass members of their groups. Tomorrow's meeting at the Masonic temple will hear speeches by John Temple Graves and Rev. Burris Jenking. The campaign aims to boost subscriptions with emphasis on farmers and local business groups in Douglas County.

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Hospital aid after seaside accident in Lakens Coeger

A man sustained injuries in a seaside accident yesterday near Lakean. He received help at the local hospital and was reportedly doing nicely this morning after the incident. Witnesses describe a quick rescue and transport to care.

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