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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1911
Page
7
A jagged OCR style report details a fight over adult and suggestive performances. Officials challenge posters and bans on graphic shows while municipal authorities struggle with licensing and exhibition rules. The piece mentions a mayor and a dean, hints at theatre closures, and notes delays in approving next week’s screenings.
Ad offers a fifty dollar reward for the cause of rheumatic troubles and promotes Hall’s Pexac Wonder claiming it relieves symptoms when taken promptly. Aimed to send for Kansas testimonials, listing Dr. EL W. Hall at 2996 Olive Street, St. Louis.
Douglas County Kansas invites proposals for installing gasoline electric operator sets with 120 volt direct current systems, four 75 amp feeders, storage battery drives, and automatic water pressure controls. Items include a deep well pump installation with a 160 foot water main and 34 foot well depth, plus 40 to 60 psi generic storage and related gear. Bids must include fuel consumption and voltage regulation, be accompanied by certified checks, and be submitted to the County Clerk. The Board may reject any or all bids and performance is due within ten days of bid acceptance.
A large blaze tore through a Eureks structure this afternoon. Firefighters battled the flames as the building burned completely. fatalities are not reported and insurance coverage is noted. The estimated loss is about 9000 with some coverage by insurance.
Goddard, president of the state Chicago, testified before the Lorimer committee that former State Senator Tholstlaw deposited 2500 in a Chicago bank on June 16 1908 and Halstlaw confessed bribery in connection with the Lorimer case. Corroboration cited from other state officials and the Bank of Chicago.
Old sale notice lists a varied inventory including a saddle mare nine years old, a number of wagons and farming machines from several brands, plows, binders, and harnesses. The document also mentions a court appearance regarding the identity of an individual and an insurance matter, with police and court references embedded in the text.
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