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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1912

Page

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Miners Idle as Union Votes On New Wage Deal

Coal fields in Pennsylvania and other states suspend work as miners vote whether the new wage agreement will take effect within ten days. About 4 million workers are affected or watching closely as talks continue in Southwest districts. Despite planned referendums the day sees widespread idle mines and a potential return to work depending on vote outcomes.

Pennsylvania Cleveland Ohio Indiana South Southwest Philadelphia

Duncan visits Lawrence to review work at universities

Robert Kennedy Duncan, professor of industrial chemistry at Pittsburgh University and the University of Kansas, arrived in Lawrence for a several days stay to look over the work and confer with the Chancellor. No new fellowships will be established during his visit. Also, the City Council meeting is scheduled for tonight as the board of equalization alongside regular business.

Robert Kennedy Duncan Pitsburgh University University of Kansas Lawrence Duncan Duncants SS Ac Couneil Countell Board of Equalization TL. Li Dyehe Topeka Washington D.C Bureau of Fisheries Pratt Kansas D ¥ Che George Bowers National Pyche Corps Dyehe Educational ‘Commission United States Wapington Washy Relon

Baumgartner plans summer study trip to Puget Sound labs

Prof Baumgartner prepares his annual summer voyage to Puget Sound with students to study botany and biology at the Biological Laboratory near Friday Harbor. The trip includes four mountain stops, glacier ascent, and field work credit at Lawrence. Estimated cost per person runs about 135 to 145 dollars, with mid June departure and flexible return routes.

Baumgartner Puget Sound Friday Harbor Baumgart Canadian Rockies Switzerland America Lawrence Prof. Baumgartner

Quiet Election Forecast with Two City Ticket Lines

Tomorrow’s election is expected to be quiet with six city council seats up for grabs. Republicans and Socialists field full tickets across six wards, headed by A P Fults in First Ward and M T Wells in First Ward for the socialists.

Coun A. P. Fults EB. Tlazen A. I. Cox Treary Weingartner David Logan M. Ot. Wells I. W. Glidden C.R. Sage Samuel Dickinson Williams A. While

School teachers plan outdoor games at Y M C A meeting

City school teachers will meet with Sanborn at the Y M C A tomorrow to discuss playground and play movement plans. Outdoor games will be arranged for development in the school gym for teachers’ benefit.

Sanborn Y. M.C Tommorrow

Lawrence ministers back famine relief for China drive

A morning meeting of the Ministers Alliance of Lawrence agreed to aid the Chinese famine relief effort. A two person committee will present the matter to churches and lodges, arranging circulars and envelopes. April 14 was set as the public offering day. Also noted was Rev I B Wolfe’s panel on The Revival of Family Life and a local 18 pound fish displayed at Bigelow Court House Grocery from Petersen Lake.

Allance of Lawrence China New York Ots I. B. Wolfe Bigelow Court House Petersmée Lake Petersen Lake

Stubbs to Speak to Voters in Lawrence Tonight

Gov. Stubbs to address Progressive voters at Fraternal Aid Hall in Lawrence on Thursday evening. He aims to outline Kansas progressive achievements and seek support for continuing reform while backing Col. Roosevelt and an instructed delegation to the national GOP convention. He plans no clashes with Taft club and expects strong turnout.

Stubbs Lawrence Kansas Col Roosevelt National Republican Cor. Roosevelt Taft Club F. A. A. Hall

Infantile Paralysis Death of Local Boy Ross Hale

Ross Hale aged 15 died early this morning from infantile paralysis after a long illness. He was the son of Mr and Mrs John Hale of this city. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 30 from the home 745 Connecticut street. A long struggle to recover ended as the disease held its grip.

Ross Hale Ross Ale John Hale Elack Connecticut Street

Swope Heirship Case Actions and Romance Rumors

Kansas City April 1 Colonel Swope of Martinsburg Wy withdrew his claim to the Thomas T Swope estate and admitted not being the son of the benefactor A court ruling favored the heirs named in Swope's will Romance rumors surfaced about his youth involving a St Louis girl and a jilted court denial denied any out of court settlement by an attorney for the Swope heirs

Kansas Mo Swope Martinsburg, Wy Thomas T. Swope Philanthropiadement Eirenir Colonel Swope Cah Swope St.Louis TSGL Swape

Supreme Court upholds Indian lands ruling and corporate ouster

The U S Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision by Justice Lamar, upheld Missouri anti trust laws allowing ouster of Standard Oil Company of Indiana and Republic Oil Company of New York from the state and fining $50,000. The ruling confirms federal authority to contest conveyances of land by full blood Cherokee Indians and rejects claims that corporations lack rights under the law.

Washington, D. C Missouri Supreme Court Standard Oi Indiana Republic Oi Company New York Org Ql Lamar Supreme Court of the United

Tested Fire Engine Test Runs With Old Vehicle

A monthly fire drill tested an old engine now brant cut and sparingly used. The first test failed to deliver water as expected, revealing the need for repairs before further work. The event highlighted ongoing doubts about reliability of aging equipment.

Aga Brant

Dixon Claims Vermont State for Roosevelt

Senator Dison arrived in New York on April 1 en route to Vermont and issued a statement claiming the state for Roosevelt.

Dixon Vermont New York Senator Dis Roosevelt

Flood Waters Halt Train Service and Flooded Towns

April 1 reports from Omaha Fremont Cairo and St Joseph describe rising Missouri and other rivers flooding towns, isolating Fremont, washing away tracks, and prompting evacuations. Forecaster P Connor warns heavy rain could worsen, while Kansas streams fall and flood depths near high water marks threaten communities along the Kaw.

Kansas P. Connor Cairo Missouri Kentucky Illinois Ohio Mississippi

Major Ayers Praises Lawrence Ninth Regiment Units

Major Ayers of the Ninth U S A commended Lawrence military organizations after a Saturday night inspection. He said Lawrence had two companies of soldiers to be proud of and that Company I and Company A along with the First regimental hand were in first class condition.

Ayers Resi Jment U.S. A Lawrence W.S. ‘Metseal Alt Quartermaster Sargeant Till Major Ayers

Death of Mrs S J Cones in Albuquerque

Mrs S J Cones, longtime Lawrence resident, died in Albuquerque at her daughter's home after pneumonia. Survived by three sons Geo Cones of Meade Kansas Joseph Cones and Father Cones of Denver and one daughter Mrs Daisy Hickey of Albuquerque. Body to be brought to Lawrence for burial Friday.

A Cones

Holy Week Services at Trinity Lutheran Church

Holy Week program at Trinity Lutheran Church invites public attending services. Worship and Sermon at 7:45 PM with Hours With Our Lord feature titled The Dark Hour The Sad Hour The Trying Hour The Enduring Hour The Death Stone The Finished Wear. Saturday notes no service Silent Hour anti meditation period listed.

Trinity Lutheran Our Lord

Horse Stolen From Front Of Prestorian Church

J. J. Gray reported a horse vanished from in front of Prestorian church this week. Initially believed to have strayed but Gray now thinks the horse was stolen.

J. J. Gray Prestorian Church

Recital Tonight at Unitarian Church by Harold Henry

Harold Henry of this city will give a recital at 8 o'clock tonight at the Unitarian Church. Patronesses include Mrs Geo Maffet and several others. Program features Beethoven, Scarlatti Godowski, Chopin, MacDowell, Ravel, Liszt with works such as Sonata op 90, Tarantelle, Valley of the Bells, Etude Chromatique, Isoldens Liebsted, and Obermann.

Unitarian Church Harold Henry Henry Lawrence Geo. Maffet F. H. Olney Hannah Oliver Jennie Petty Mable Popenoe J. E. Stubbs W. E. Stubbs W. C. Stevens Marcia Wood Carl Preyer Keliie MacDowell Hevillard Isoldens Liebsted

Civic League officers named at Lawrence meeting

Mrs. A H Ashert heads Civic League for year with Mrs A J Griffin vice president and L Griffin treasurer. Other officers include recording secretary Mrs C E Merwin and Mrs WE Tanner city federation president. Cleanup day planned for third Saturday with Mayor Bishop’s office. seed distribution to Junior Civic League members at one cent per package with flowers like sweet peas and nasturtiums.

Civic League of Lawrence J. B. Ashert A. J. Griffin L. Griffin C. E. Merwin WE. Tanner City Federation of Clubs Bishop Journal World George J. Barker F E. Tl.griffin S. D. Alford Civic League Washington Parker Lawrence

Pan Hellenic debates high school issue at university meeting

At a Pan Hellenic gathering the men's fraternities of the university decided to keep the high school question for debate in the intrafraternity contest for the Charles Brooks cup. An objection was withdrawn and schedule changes for smok es were noted. The group emphasized its role as a forum to settle fraternity differences and described its influence on campus life. The Twenty Century Club was also mentioned for tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Arthur Mitchell listed as contact.

Phi. Delta Theta 7 Pan-Hellenic R. U

Lawrence Man Demonstrates Hupp Mail Delivery Car

Lawrence residents witnessed the Hupp automatic mail delivery car in Omaha last week with about 20 000 onlookers. Demonstrations showed the vehicle delivering mail with no one aboard and speeds over 30 miles per hour on the run. Inventor Albert Hupp supervised the tests, with officials from the post office and finance sectors observing. The car will travel to Washington for further demonstrations before government officials.

Hupp Omaha Lawrence Jade Overland Park Kansas Jean Washington Omaha World-Herald Ed Sh Thusiaam Attenda Co. Rosewater Frank Hecox Natn Bank of I. M Chene Emerson Sain Albert Hupp Chesapeake Beach Post Office Anthony i Bogie Siteington

Friday Track Numbers Sparkled Among Quiet Cards

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Friday track event with numbers and other items. The readable text hints at a list or scoreboard but lacks clear names, places, or outcomes. Further context is needed to produce a complete, accurate summary.

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