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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1919
Page
1
City interests back a three way plan for major projects and await state commission action to decide the course of action. The proposal involves multiple stakeholders and aims to streamline development while awaiting the commission’s ruling.
Lawrence City Attorney W G Thiel has spent months gathering data on the gas problem and weighing the Henry Doherty three way plan. He may report to the city commission after the Topeka hearings while state authorities consider rate changes and whether to adopt the plan.
Mexico City reports orderly conditions as authorities weigh canceling concessions held by British firms including the California Land Company. Secretary of Agriculture and Development Renaisix, in a press interview, denied the move and indicated a visit to donors. Colonel R J McLean, an English representative for some owners, was mentioned.
An early wartime report notes German hospitality workers in London hotels amid rising tensions. It states top earners can harvest salaries and tips around 3 000 per year, with some waiters reportedly making substantial sums beyond base wages. The piece highlights the economic role of hotel staff during the period.
Fragmentary note discusses replacing crank with self starters and mentions temperatures and yesterday. No clear people, places, or dates readable.
The Pottawa Indian fair opens three miles west of here and runs four days. It features Indian athletic displays, agricultural exhibits, and handicraft by the Waskell Indian band. Horse racing, costumes, games, running races, and farm projects are listed among the events.
In St Louis bankers from across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Philippines are expected to attend a meeting on international trade. The gathering will discuss furnishing foreign markets, facilitating exports and addressing import concerns.
County commissioners met yesterday in Lecompton to discuss paying half the bill for repairs on the Kaw River bridge at Lecompton. They debated costs, surface paving on the Golden Belt road, and whether Jefferson County or neighboring counties would bear the expense. Public works and petition advocates pressed for a permanent surface, while state highway officials indicated the need for a statewide paving plan.
Te, G. We Jones returns to post-pradmite duties in the eastern and northern besnitals at Lawrence Hospital. Dr Tones reports the character must in evidence and attributes the injuries to war experience. Some advances have been made in stomach work.
Cologne reports that the Krupp works at Essen will convert the AeTes range into agricultural purposes. A portion will test farm machinery while hundreds of acres are being cultivated by farmers who have leased the land.
Mrs G M Saltagaber of Van Wert wins election to a Ohio county health board, notable as the first woman from the state to achieve this membership. Her husband serves as U S Pension Commissioner.
A Kansas athletic fund is described as misused with only about $2,000 remaining from a prewar surplus. The report suggests financial irregularities and a remnant balance tied to older athletic activities.
Fragmented text references teams, fields, and dates with garbled names. Mentions agricultural college, university tie, and possible historical game or event, but details are unreadable and inconsistently presented.
Fragmentary report from New York describes repudiation of armistice and a debate on high cost of living. Mentions leaders and factions including references to Mr. Hoey and Fusion. Text is garbled with missing words and unclear chronology.
Historic veterans group gathers for final encampment with ceremonial rites and remarks honoring comrades. Attendance includes local chapter leaders and age veterans, marking an end of annual gatherings after decades of endurance.
A landmark election process in Atlanta proceeds today to nominate candidates for municipal offices amid scattered references to local banks, committees, and state party involvement. The fragmented OCR text mentions vote totals, committees, and a general election rhythm, but details remain unclear.
The article discusses how a royal visitor’s restrained demeanor and familiar family life contrast with formal royal protocols. It notes the king spent twelve months in America before ascending the throne, shaping public perception of his personality and leadership.
A fragmented notice mentions the work staff and fair schedule for Kings County free fair. It notes the Journal-Wert ahead of time and editor Devin Ty, with terms about deadlines, shifts, and reader expectations for a noon edition.
Fragmented OCR text shows Chancellor's return amid petitions, votes, and public petitions. It references Minnie Mroadles, unspecified figures, and a dramatic exchange about governance, taxes, and civic duties with unclear specifics. The piece reads as a disrupted historical report of a campus or city governance dispute with unclear names and dates.
A fragment from a local page touches on a real estate matter involving Maybarve and a property deal. The text hints at a development or sale discussion but lacks full details or clear outcomes.
Douglas county opens its doors to a prosperous year with about 83 000 in premiums across ten departments. Exhibits in animals farm products kitchens and dairies promise more displays than ever as Woodland Park hosts a three day racing program. Horse cattle and poultry classes attract large sums and top breeders like G F Brown pledge strong exhibits and breeding stock for a standout show at Woodland Park.
A tram through Puebla was assaulted by bandits who robbed passengers after a gunfight led by the tram commander. One passenger, Garver, survived as reinforcements arrived, with several pagers reported damaged or looted during the incident.
Officials say registrations are incomplete and numbers are not expected before September 15. Registrar Vilatte notes most students came to campus for the opening of school. numbers will be tallied as term begins.
Readable fragments indicate fort to fort board starts in Sew Place. Contractors on Ber hartof the fort-tofort high r fig shovel to the jay pofter com. Rarorswall, resident engineer, on readiness. School clerk named Keantad moves to Kan terngat in the fur busi.
The revelations and ensuing loss have prompted the government to fix the national census for the night of October 7-8. All households shall be enumerated, whether temporary or permanent, to complete the count.
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