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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1913

Page

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Bond Named Mayor of Lawrence Wins Re election

Lawrence elects E A Bond mayor by a margin of 12 votes after a long count. Benson wins police judge by 12 votes over Gilmore Wood reelected city treasurer. Metcalf Griffitts and Hunter head school board winners as voters elect councilmen in six wards. Total votes 2627 with women voting in large numbers.

Benson Chas Gilmore Wood Wilson and Clark E. A. Bond D. ‘Ood Harleigh Benson Ey Ke Board Hunter Wilder Metcalf W. T. Griffits Watkins SC. Bowers E. N. Kuhn James Owens C. B. Hosford Louis Rockland Alexander J. W. Howard Lawrence E. L. Bont Bond M. J. Wells Wells Nedgerons Thurleigh Bettson Oil Cismore Albonight Bettson Ward Gilmire Ato Pera S. J. “Hunter Board of Education Wy T.griffits North Lawrence Heart Gri Mary Gi Aeet Earfhy Justice of the Peace Henry Reyer Wilson Clark Ner James Brooks Justice of the Peace of Owens R. J. Dalton Tunes Owens Dalton Ross Marks Ssay John Elerman Kuhn J Natestine Kuhn Heme Kahn Notestine B. Hosford Wed Flel Wells Hosford Tribhe Je. Mexanter JW. Howard Cornell I. Ui Pell A. V. Thults F. ON. Rubn F. Haven E. R. Hein Tex J. W. Willer J. Rookland Benny Wringartner E.R. Alexander Listh David Lagan Osaa Ind Indosaae Perkins Rep Khleighe, Soc Reyer Shay Griffins Meealf Metéall Tee Griffin Gio T McCrory Sage ee _ Harmon Constable Pas Bowers Orp Kiuthn Bad Nevin Hastord Rocklund Howard White

Mayor-elect Bond pledges water expansion and telecom merger

Lawrence's new mayor E U Bond, eight years on the city council and 17 years in Lawrence, promises better and more water and an early water appraisement. He favors merging five telephone systems, seeks a good franchise, and will put both issues to voters or patrons for referendum.

Lawrence E. U. Bond Journal-World Wile Bond Journal Wworld Kly Mittee Sytems Bons Ain Jefferson County

Charge graft in Colorado railroads shocks nation

Washington says investigation by Interstate Commerce Commission chief Harlan finds widespread use of free passes by Colorado railroads. The preliminary report accuses shippers and public officials of accepting favors, with judges, state lawmakers, and city officers named as participants in a broad graft scheme harming small shippers and public revenues.

Washington Harlan Inter-State Commerce Commission Colorado

Mourners at J P Morgan Funeral in Rome

A simple impressive service for J P Morgan drew few mourners among a broad circle of friends from many countries. Attendees included Mrs. Satterlee, Helen Hamilton, and notable figures from New York as the body prepared for transport to Harve and a liner to America. Interment planned at Hartford Hill Cemetery after later dates.

Rome J.P. Morgan Herbert L. Satterlee Helen, Hamilton J. O'Brien United States Haggard O Brien Bastianelli Starr Dixon Jhim Woodworth Charles Lanier New York Simphan Switzerland France Harve America Bar J. Pierpont Morgan St. George's Protestant - Episcopal’ Church Elar Hill Cemetery Hartford Conn Morgan Henry 2. Davison Morgan and Company Geceeet

Pennsylvania Ratifies Direct Election of Senators Amendment

Pennsylvania joins states approving the direct election of U.S. senators. The Senate passed a joint resolution unanimously to ratify, bringing the amendment to thirty-five states in support. One more state is needed for effective adoption.

Harrshire Pennsylvania Senate

New Board Here At University In Weeklong Meeting

A new administration board at the university convenes for the week to study department operations and plan for next year. The group includes ex Gov E W Hech, Marion Record editor since 1874, J M Lewis’s wife, editor of the Kinsley Graphic, and Ed P Hackney, a local attorney and graduate. They will meet with the Board of Regents on Friday to review university work. Separately, a morning auto wagon collision on South Massachusetts Street between Will Hopkinson of Vinland and a Cummins Bros wagon caused minor damage and no injuries, with a broken wagon axle and dented car fender and radiator reported.

E. W. Hech Kansas Marion Record J. M. Lewis The Kinsley Graphic Ed P. Hackney Wellington Board of Regents Massansetts Street Will Hopkinson Vinland Cummines Bros Massachusetts Street Hopkinson

Disquieting Balkans News From London April 2

London reports grave reports from the Balkans as Servian and Montenegrin forces clash in Albania. Diplomats fear the Veneer peace treaty may crack amid a lack of replies from allies. Ambassadors in London canceled a planned meeting due to Near East uncertainty.

London Afltnia Balkans Iplomats Near East

Water inventory discussed at special Yor session

The water question is to be discussed at a special session of the Yor SII Bishop fathers. Weeks ago male provision for taking an inventory of the property of the Lawrence Water Company. It is understood they will follow this up at the session tonight. Uncertainty remains on whether the council will name its engineer to act, but efforts to rush the inventory are promised.

Yor Sii Lawrence Water Company

Myers Hall Dedication at KU Highlights Bible Chair Anniversary

Myers Hall at the University was dedicated this morning amid a 173 attendance and a 125 reception. Chancellor Strong and Prof Hoffman of Minnesota spoke, with Toaster Carruth and others also participating. The Christian Bible Chair, funded by the Woman's Christian Board of Missions, marked its 12th anniversary.

Chancellor Strong Prof Hoffman Minnesota Myers Hall University Btrons W.C. Payne J. E. Dai Phere University of Minnesota Christian Bible Whiely Woman's Christian Board of Missions Merey Myers

Cairo Shut Off By Rail Tie Up In April Floods

Cario is practically paralyzed as rail service into Cairn stalls causing sand shortages for levee reinforcement. High water threatens drainage and river inundation north of Cairo. Mississippi access is cut off by the Mobile and Ohio levee, isolating the city with residents awaiting possible evacuations.

Cuiry Gaird Obie Ekansville Cairo Isiday Cemplete Ohio River Mississippi Mobile and Ohio Thasia

King George 18 Buried in solemn royal ceremony

A faint violent scene marks the burial of King George. Princes of Greece and European dignitaries attended as representatives of Europe and the Court gathered near the Aegean Sea. Attendants from Asia Minor appeared in distinctive national dress as mourners in the solemn event.

Sree Helere Greece Eureyle Turkey Aegean Sea Rand Asia Minor Esc Dres

Bulgarian engineer in King's Army looks to postwar mining revival

An engineer from the University of Ka, class of 1910, serving in the Bulgarian army near Constantinople, writes of planned postwar development of Bulgaria. He notes extensive mineral resources, past Turkish oppression, limited mining due to capital, and hopes foreign capital and new banks will unlock copper, zinc, coal, and gold riches after peace.

Constantinople Bor Patehejie University of Ka Kedge Bula Patehejieti At. K. 1 Erasmus Hawér Stern Europe War’ Department I Minin Tur Bidearia Bulgaria Europe

United States to Recognize China in Diplomatic Move

Washington April 2 The United States government will recognize the Chinese regime. Secretary Bryan conferred with the president at the White House and a note to China is being prepared at the State Department. Diplomatic circles view the note to the Chinese minister as a step toward recognition.

Washington United States Bryan State Department China Cmere Segaenteting Asantamoun

What Kind of Spender Are You

A brief editorial urges wise spending to curb future hardship. It argues that saving requires prudent purchases, timing, and prioritizing value over cheapness, advising readers to rely on daily reading and merchant ads in The Journal-World to profit from advertising.

Sears Journal-World

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