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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1920
Page
7
Carl Wanderer convicted of murdering his wife and unborn child after a 23 hour jury deliberation. Sentenced to 25 years, though debates about insanity and potential life persisted. Defense billed as a bewildering tactic with no concessions from attorneys.
F Herington, a Lawrence businessman for fifty-five years, closed his shop near City Hall after a long career dating to 1855 when he moved from Pennsylvania. He briefly served in a Kangas regiment during the Civil War before resuming business in Lawrence. A divorce petition was filed by Nellie M. Swisher against John Swisher in Douglas county court, alleging neglect and cruelty and seeking custody of minor children and alimony.
Notice announces purchase of the painting business of Mr F Herrington located opposite city hall and offers to handle painting and interior finishing work. Shop phone 109 and residence 1931 West provide contact details.
Halloween scenes reported around Lawrence with soap incidents and pranks along downtown streets. Mentions of church services by I L Wallott of Wichita district, a marriage license for Oscar Lewis and Eve Hayden, and plans for Masonic parade and KU students. Weather notes predict much colder conditions tomorrow. Special sale at Boston Confectionery advertises peanut candy for 40 cents per pound.
The article notes that the number of women who have written autobiographies remains very small, highlighting the rarity of women authors in this genre.
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