This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
1
Petrograd authorities prepare for an unexpected German descent though no immediate danger is seen after Riga’s fall. A civil commission can suppress meetings and papers, shift heavy industry, and clear undesirables. Firms may move heavy arts to Moscow or Nij Novgorod as government weighs transfer.
Senate preliminarily voted 55 19 to retain the income provisions of the war tax bill raising about 842 million dollars. An amendment by La Follette to raise the assessment on individual incomes to 613 million was rejected. Wealth conscription was advocated as the revenue stand, with expected veto to keep the finance income tax.
Anne Irelsey six, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Wellese of Vinland, was thrown from a horse carriage after her father briefly dropped the lines. She struck her head, skull fracture noted, yet remained conscious and began to recover. A physician stayed with her all night and by days she showed signs of improvement. The family celebrated when she smiled and said good, indicating mental clarity preserved despite the injury.
Elmdale Kansas September 7 The annual conference of Y M C A secretaries of Kansas opened at the Y M C A camp with a war program before it for consideration The conference will continue tomorrow and Sunday Secretaries from associations across the state attend Most topics focus on boys work and work for army posts Camp Funston cantonment will be considered with help from members of the international committee Plans include special work for state and local associations
A Department of Agriculture crop bulletin cites early frost reducing corn yields and previewing spring wheat conditions. It notes yields and prospects across states, with figures in millions of bushels and per cent estimates for wheat, flax, sugar crops, and other staples, highlighting mixed outcomes and regional variation.
Army officers joined the Lawrence Rotary Club banquet at Chamber of Commerce rooms. Governor Dawson of the Eleventh district presented Rotary aims and activities including war work. Other guests and speakers covered cooperation with fuel and other organizations, with emphasis on community service and local progress.
Fragmentary Washington report cites raids and disclosures about a nationwide conspiracy involving draft evasion and related operations. The piece notes seized documents and unnamed entities connected to the alleged plot.
A tarantula was captured after a long chase and mounted for display by M D Guth. The animal was kept at home for some time before mounting and public viewing. Separately, twelve men were sought for farm tasks including picking apples and other work in the city, with jobs open to students.
Anxiety over deployment to France as army clerks is shown by the rush of applications at the War Department. About 4000 men seek 150 clerks in the Engineers Corps and 300 apply for 50 draftsman positions. Personal examinations will be held as soon as possible and a reserve roster will be formed for future openings.
Fragmentary text describes a loose raft seen around Kaw Beach and mentions water, a committee, and stored items. The readable content lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or concrete events to form a complete news item.
A banker's meeting discussed seed movement and a subscription wheat fund. Representatives from East state banks and City of Topeka attended to discuss endorsements and aid for needy Kane. The gathering noted stronger Federal Reserve ties and ongoing fund drives with several banks contributing earlier.
An article details Pactpic Ship Line efforts to operate ships built in seven Japanese yards, with plans to transfer technology and timing for the venture. It mentions a five year mechanic, a Chanib ceremony, and possible regulatory or political hurdles affecting the alliance and ship deployment.
In Munincisvo a raid targeted an office run by a group described as an organization. Police and soldiers seized seditious literature. Three men were arrested and later released. A separate case reports Robert Anderson facing assault charges and a court date set at $200 bond.
A rural road funding plan outlines state and federal aid for roads in Douglas County. Fort to Fort and Fort to Fort routes, plus an extension toward Lawrence, are under consideration with petitions and meetings to finalize share and construction costs for farmers and districts.
A fragment from the Journal World notes Colonel Hugh Means and others among the best military ranks. It references officers serving at the border, non-commissioned personnel, and a past incorporation of Darker and Means. The text recalls wartime service and Home Guard personnel.
The report describes a company marching to a camp near Lawrence. Men, under command, hiked in the afternoon and encamped before supper, each eating and sleeping in tents. Captain James Charles S. Flambeau and J. W. Murray inspected the camp after darkness.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.