Lawrence Price Commission Formed to Curb profiteering
The Lawrence fair price committee organized under the State Food Commission will probe local markets and report to authorities. H. Jackson named chairman with members including Pred H. Smithmeyer and others. The effort aims to reduce price gouging and restore public confidence while coordinating with federal and state officials.
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Lawrence Market
H. Jackson
Lawrence
Kreeck
Wilson
Seewir
Hackney
S. H. Jackson
Tscloes
Aytem Ad
Palmer
Bert
Suthorit
Council 18 Formed for Boy Scout Work
A new Council 18 is established to coordinate Boy Scout activities in Lawrence. Local businessmen and community leaders will support executive work and organize the council’s efforts to advance scout programs and events.
Boise family relocates after purchase in Idaho
Turtamd family, moving from Baise to Boise, Idaho, has settled into a home at 1402 India. The trip from Baise to Lawrence by Perel's Chevrolet covered 190 miles, consuming one gallon of oil. Repairs cost 0 cents, and the family of four carried 500 pounds of baggage in good travel conditions, with snow and a 17 mile per hour headwind noted along the 1600 mile route.
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Turtamd
Lawrence
Baise
Idaho
India
Madd
Perel
Kansas Forecast Report from Yesterday Peaks and Temps
A brief forecast note from Kansas summarizes yesterday’s maximum temperature and the late afternoon temperature near 3 p.m. with general conditions and no significant weather events reported.
Russians in Spotlight as Bolsheviki Fall Nears
A fragmented report describes Bolshevik retreat as the fall near, with mentions of German aid and Allied forces involvement. It notes 67 year old Niehwits as a figure tied to the factional struggle and hints at impending changes in power in Russia.
Holiday plans set for Armistice Day celebrations
The community prepares Armistice Day events for November 11 including band concerts and a parade. University groups and veterans posts plan dinners and entertainment, with talks on closing houses and parades under discussion. Soldiers look forward to a first chance to join the celebration and reflect on last year’s vigil.
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Uncle Gan
Kil Darsey Post
Terion
A. Ee . Club
AL By Pe
Fife
Meiny
Felis
Legion debate on deporting aliens after espionage act
At a Kansas gathering Eli Dorsey post backed deportation of enemies convicted under the espionage act. A former chaplain urged shooting as the ideal, but support shifted to deportation as the next best option, with members voting for the motion.
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American Legion
Congress
Kansas
Eli Dorsey Post
Southern Textile Association Opens Annual Convention in Charlotte
The annual convention of the Southern Textile Association opens today in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will continue in session over tomorrow.
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The
Southern Textile Association
Charlotte
N.,c
Parent-Teachers Association Forming at Junior High
A vetting of all factors leading to the Junior High School aims to form a Parent-Teacher Association. Messages were sent to all parents this week inviting cooperation. Teachers and the principal support the plan to establish mutual understanding between home and school.
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Avior
Sudhition
Eerents
Wulby Ated
Use
Saxieu
Dangerous practice at gas station causes near spills
Incompetent handling at the Standard Oil filling station on Tenth and New Hampshire led to several near misses when a towing engine was moved with the tank nearly empty, risking spills into the Water Street area. Witnesses warn of fire hazards and call for safer procedures.
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H. A. Mutchinson
New Hampshire
Alpet
Pople
Unclear OCR Fragment on Court and Royal Parade
Fragmentary text describes a courtly event with mentions of a queen a duke and religious figures. It references a crowd and a game or event in a town, with scattered names and dates obscured by garbled characters. The piece reads as a historical record of a public ceremony and related social commentary.
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Lee
Chrielan Ghareh
Lawrences
St. Bois
Coben
Tee Sevand
Saeey
Parcel Delivery Trial Starts Next Week In Lawrence
A government plan to use motor vehicles for parcel post delivery is moving forward in Lawrence with tests announced by officials. The pilot aims to begin next week as local institutions consider adopting motor car delivery systems.
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Laawrence
Pastore Ter Soewir
Not an American Among Strikers Says Witness
A witness says foreigners dominate the strike ranks with few holding second papers. The report notes non citizens among workers and stresses their limited legal status amid labor action.
Red Bible sought as Gary strike echoes across nation
A Gary Indiana police chief appeals for calm as a strike spreads, with witnesses naming leaders of an anarchist faction. The hearing cites planned Mayday demonstrations near a water works and foreign intervention fears, while officials warn of potential violence tied to the Red Bible movement.
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Waelnetem
Gary
Ind
Earl
Senate
van Rare
Mager Gene Loorid
Garv
Detresree
Nesar
Garey
Cub Mill
Heren
Niet
VanBure
Aon Oyenert Wies
Demiurtmient of
Justies
Cleland Plans to Revive Wood Yard in Fuel Crisis
In Lawrence a coal shortage strangles households as fuel dealers seek premiums and delayed deliveries. City workers consider reopening the municipal wood yard to ease supplies, while miners in the soft coal district threaten a strike as conditions worsen.
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Cleland
Wood Yard
Lawrence
Ube
Cnet
Albo
Cine
Lis Ongraing
Delivery Troubles Hit Local Grocers and Lawrence Buyers
A garbled notice describes food delivery problems at a local grocer named pevement crocery store and its difficulties serving Lawrence customers. It mentions unpaid or incomplete deliveries, inquiries to Jeff and Pastyinster Seewir, and a pledge to complete deliveries by the end of the list, with evening expectations and concerns over receiving orders.
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Pevement Crocery
Lawrence Custome
Heliverne
Unification Efforts Across Denominations Reported
A report notes ongoing movement toward church unity among diverse denominations. Rev My Lee Serey, returning from a session, advocates a central organization to coordinate missionary work and branch commissions across churches. The piece highlights efforts to form a United Church body and shared undertakings in trade and mission.
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Fontiestons
Benes Olones
Lee Serey
Wenden
Saesterlay
Settendine Wye
Guelow
Queen Elizabeth Sees Belgian Factories, Advocates Worker Welfare
In a rare American interview aboard the train, Queen Elizabeth condemns gender inequality yet endorses voting rights for women, praising Belgian factories for cleanliness and humane conditions. She notes workers’ happiness and urges employers in Europe and the United States to imitate these practices.
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Albert
Pennsylvania
Associate Press
Queen Elizabeth
America
Kruz
Nolf
Ergli H
Belgium
Europe
Chitech
ifFl
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Inviteee Named
A wire from Wo Y. Morgan signals readiness for eats and discusses adequate police protection. T J Sweeney invited the Hutchinson editor to head the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce luncheon, aiming to have him share life observations from his years with the A E T.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Newt
T. J. Sweeney
Hutch'nson
Bill" Morgan
Begmexs
Ae A. A
AE. T
Four Hindrances to Fraternal Brotherhood Tells University of Kansas Hall
J L Wilson world reformer urged preparedness in a University of Kansas talk, listing four hindrances to social unity clothes culture cash and caste. He urged education reform vocational training and stronger labor unions to lift global standards.
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J. Luu Wilson
University of Kineasat Y Hall
Wilson
Lawrence God
Congress
Itson
Lithuanians Defeat Germano Russian Forces Near Vilna Report
Lithuanian troops reportedly routed Germano Russian units near Kurshenvez southeast of Vilna. The official statement from Koyno claims the invaders were disarmed and forced to withdraw abandoning arms and ammunition.
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Kacno
Lithunia
Commianieo
Val Vireolitch
Koyno
Kurshenvez
Vilna
Coal Miners Hear White House Plea for Settlement
In Washington a final appeal to President Wilson to prevent a strike by more than half a million soft coal miners was made after talks with Secretary Wilson. John J. Lewis said the outlook was less hopeful and a message from the President was awaited. A nationwide labor conference and a mobilization order for the First Division were also noted.
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Wasintson
DB. C
T. T. Brewster
Coal Operators’ Association
At Left
W. B. Wilson
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Washington
Wilson
Wison
Ale Tumulty
Wilso
White House
Tumulty
Charleston
W. Va
J. J. Cornwell
Enitel Mine Workers of America
Guyan Valley
Cabin Creek
Lawrence Uses Strong Finish To Edge McCook
Lawrence ahead with ten minutes left, battled McCook in a tight afternoon game. Lawrence scored late in the second quarter and again in the third, holding a 13 to 7 lead after a back and forth contest. Iola attacked in the second half, but Lawrence responded with decisive runs and a defensive stand to preserve the victory.
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McCook
Tolan Lnt
Toi Mifflin
Lawrente
Saa
Iola
Lawrence
Nebraska Football Struggles Highlight Tumbling Season
Nebraska has yet to win this season as coaches push to reform the eleven for a clash with Oklahoma. The Cornhuskers were shut out 18 to 0 by Iowa in the final game, then tied Minnesota 6 to 6 and lost to Notre Dame 9 to 1.
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Cornhusker
Tory
Oklahoma
Iowa
Minnesota
Notre
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Lawrence Shrine Club
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Make Ficht International
American Federation of Labor
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