26 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1919
Page
1
Seamen from Lakes ports convene today to decide on a possible strike. The move follows a sympathetic action approved by the International Union, signaling coordinated labor pressure across maritime crews.
Secret morning talks and a Senate Committee review raise speculation that Ohio steel workers may abandon their strike. A potential plan to call 40,000 workers into the Bethlehem steel region is discussed as industry shutdown fears loom. Continuous talks emphasize avoiding total disruption while awaiting further developments from the Ohio case.
A garbled OCR passage describes legal or civic matters with references to time after an hour and officials. Details are unreadable, with multiple misread names and fragmented phrases.
OCR fragment mentions Leon BLS nel al mt and Pacifie station with references to a new member election and potential term changes. Foreign names such as Patterson, Friedman, and Avern appear amid unclear lines from local departments and home state notes.
In a Saturday game between Tri Beta and Ti fraternities the Pan reba event concluded with a tied score. Rural education official O T Lane was absent while starting his round of county school inspections across the public schools.
Engineers and officials expect many bidders at tomorrow session as the county proceeds with the fourth attempt to award Fory-to-Vort contracts. Confidence remains high that the winning bid will secure road and surface work, with experts noting the contractor must meet price and timing requirements.
A local order bars Parson Cars from operating within city limits citing safety concerns and regulatory noncompliance. The decision blocks all services until further notice and authorizes city officials to enforce the prohibition.
A board of editors or trustees was chosen for the upcoming period. The announcement lists several names including Montgomery, Hanson, and Sonne among the selected editors. The text also mentions university affiliations and locations, indicating a campus or local college publication context.
Unable to determine readable content from provided OCR fragment.
A terse notice announces C of CL member Allen as a new addition to the commerce council. The fragment confirms appointment context and civic role, citing the chamber and committee links.
The record shows two unions officiated by Probate Judge Tindey at the courthouse yesterday. Carl C. Heffine wed Hazel Case of Tonekd, and Clyde Howey tied with Elnora Beckley of Tonekd. J. J. McDolan of St. Louis married Ida Viola Schott of Lawrence.
Historically, efforts by past students funded athletic events through selling ads to merchants. Ads were considered worthless by merchants, yet the campaign continued to produce programs. City and university leaders debated support, with ongoing committees and meetings to promote the practice through the year.
A Regents era notice details the verity Alumni Association’s plan to assist faculty and students amid campus roaming concerns. The report lists names such as Grew Wilkie Withita Thornton and others tied to the Kansas City area and University of Missouri context.
A Nebraska man in critical condition after a collision is believed to be seriouly injured with possible fatal outcome. Hospital staff report multiple fractures and internal injuries. authorities say the crash remains under investigation.
Confusing fragment references a Sunday event and visit involving Miss Verna Lightner and Mrs. W. Lightner. Additional garbled notes mention a 7:45 game or series and Mourdd, with unclear full context or location.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe destruction in Corpus Christi with mentions of damaged areas and aid efforts. The text references a hurricane impact on the city, a stalled streetcar, and rescue attempts, but details are unclear and garbled.
Fragments indicate a canceled event labeled Presidents Pour with mentions of gas and an admiral, suggesting a mid day disruption or pause in a war or naval context. The text references Washington and an admiral, implying a government or military notice or speech cancelation.
A Wichita event was halted when a train arrived, disrupting plans. The incident affected a crowd awaiting a speech by a local figure, with authorities advising calm as officials reassessed the schedule.
War veterans at K U organize and parade, with student groups and officers leading the event. The piece notes orderly processions, speeches, and a sense of communal tribute during the gathering.
Fragmentary OCR yields an unclear report mentioning tonight and Friday with warm southern and eastern regions. Temperature details are garbled and specific values are not provided.
A Farm Bureau head was struck by a Union Pacific train last night and died today. Authorities identified A Hicks as the victim in the accident near the rails, prompting tributes from the agricultural community and calls for safety investigations.
A vice president of the Chamber of Commerce in Grant county was struck by a van as he crossed the tracks during a rescue attempt of a child. He did not hear the warning and died from injuries. The incident highlights the danger of the railway crossing and follows prior accidents at the same site. The funeral was planned as the community mourned the loss of the local leader.
The university announces student council elections with nine members to be chosen this week. About seven men are enrolled and compete for council seats while the larger reheygy room appears to involve candidates for school captain.
A Teddy Memorial Drive will be conducted at the university from October 20 to 27. John Monteith, president of the student council, has been appointed to oversee the drive.
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