09 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1919
Page
1
Untitled note argues high cost of living stems from unsettled conditions at home and abroad and warns prices will not drop without a peace agreement. reader sees emphasis on economic strain tied to international tensions.
President Wilson told Minnesota legislators that cost of living stems from a world situation after war with peace status unresolved. He urged labor and capital to cooperate, national commerce to be shaped by peace, and warned against partisan politics as he linked living costs to global recovery and US role. He called for recognizing labor and capital as identical partners to ease cost pressure.
Weather report shows temperatures tracked through 7 p m yesterday 7 a m and 2 pm today with maximum yesterday and minimum today noted. Data appears partial but indicates temperature shifts and conditions for the area.
Fragmented report notes a German event with a notable first, mentioning a winner connected to a mechanized or gun-related theme. The text is garbled but indicates an inaugural victory and subsequent setup or rollout.
The United Mine Workers of America open a biennial convention seeking peace with mine owners and demands for shorter hours and weeks, higher wages, and better conditions. Delegates weigh job terms set by the Washington 1917 contract ending March 21, 1920, amid disputes over pay by ton versus daily rates and union wage standards.
Complaint from Santa Monica residents that aviators disturb divine worship by flying low over churches disrupt ing preaching and singing prompts city commissioners to request airmen travel at high altitudes on Sundays to protect services.
Judge Smart of the district court will be in Lawrence tomorrow to attend to matters presented before him. Moss of the court received the water today. The May term remains open and it is expected Judge Smart will have a busy day tomorrow.
A man visiting his father in Lawrence wore the same trousers he left home in and checked for a burglar. The Emporia thief had been in Ottawa, taking trousers from a bedroom chair hiding place.
A marriage license was issued by Probate Judge Lindsey to W E Rohrer of McAlester Oklahoma and Justina A West of Lawrence.
Raw paving and construction firm BR RN faces a dispute as contractors refuse the city’s checks. A final voucher for 15000 dollars remains unresolved, highlighting payment friction in ongoing public works projects.
City engineers report 82500 plus due to contractors while the new water plant suffers repeated delays. A check for 148000 refused as insufficient prompts a conference between the city utilities and Raw Paving, with other firms awaiting payment and pump shaft failures delaying operations.
Albert Blair former city milk inspector and bailiff inspects and writes to the school board offering to be architect of the new high school He promises to supervise the project and ensure quality He is currently in Norfolk Virginia supervising two $100 000 government erected school buildings
City crews plan substantial dirt work and curb improvements around the park to prepare roads and sidewalks. Completion faces delays but officials aim to finish before cold weather, with paving to follow in winter if conditions allow.
In a morning session the first matches featured Weta and Bob with Nelson and Oder advancing. Andersen drew a bye. The draw will resume after the record rig is started and finals pairings to be revealed tomorrow.
A local commerce chamber backs university funding efforts aimed at supporting students. The plan outlines financial assistance and program investments, seeking partners and pledges from businesses.
A garbled paragraph references a boy’s summer diploma and school recognition. It mentions a university, education authority, and possible plans to apply or dissipation of aims. The text is unclear, listing scattered names, institutions, and actions with many misspellings.
A wealthy Knoxside man was shot on the Marmn House porch in Knoxville. Police seek a woman named Martha, with a possible accomplice seen fleeing in a car. Investigators consider robbery unlikely and suspect the pair fled toward a farm house for help.
The mock prose overview mentions a Kaiser theme and a World War era tone with references to W. Siler and Bell Mares Labrador. it notes a large area of 200000 square miles but a small population of about 4000.
The board approved updated salary scales for new teacher hires, with adjustments affecting starting pay and progression. Officials stated the changes aim to attract qualified staff and align pay with district goals for the upcoming academic year.
The document records wage or rate increases raising costs to a total of 1026 dollars. It references adjustments in compensation for workers and notes changes in monthly or yearly pay structures. Specific names or dates are obscured by OCR errors but the overall action is a scheduled pay increase.
An aftershock rattles the Ute region as authorities probe a corporate link. Officials say the tremor’s origin is under review with possible ties to a large facility. Community leaders urge calm while engineers assess structural safety.
A prospective dairy facility seeks to locate a milk cooling station at a local site. The text references surveys, approvals, and regional authorities weighing site suitability and timing for construction and operation.
Fragmentary OCR text cites a murder investigation and unidentified suspects. Names, dates, and places are garbled, preventing clear attribution. The report hints at police action and a court follow up, but specifics are unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a voting tap and unnamed stations. The readable text hints at a local election or civic process with unspecified participants and segments. Further details are unreadable.
Letters to undertaker and family found in his mocke es after suicide amid delusion. Authorities investigation follows as police probe motive and timeline in the tragedy.
An elderly Lawrence resident, William Wiedemann, reportedly trusted in the community and tied to a recent family drowning, died by a borrowed shotgun. Investigators recovered letters to his wife and daughter, along with a note directing funeral details and a sign of distress about loyalty and fear. The incident or its context links to the university town’s social fabric and a fundraising scene for Armenian relief and other drives.
Schwarz Organ Co expects to begin manufacturing at the Lawrence plant within sixty days. The company will employ about 110 workers and aim to produce instruments valued between 211,600 and 300,000 dollars annually, yielding 35 to 50 units per year.
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