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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1913
Page
1
An article notes President Wilson delivering his first Congress address, urging tariff revision to align with facts, with details of the ceremony, spectators, and the aim to ease burdens on the people while signaling White House support for tariff reform.
April 8 report from Sonora recounts fighting between a small Federal garrison led by Gen Pedro Ojeda and a large rebel force. Bullets crossed the line injuring four American soldiers of the Ninth, not seriously. Residents of Nancy, Arizona, sheltered indoors to avoid stray bullets as the clash subsided after about three hours.
Farmers must unite to perfect a working agreement for better conditions. President Van Hise opens the keynote on cooperation among growers in Chienge. Agricultural colleges and state universities join in a national effort to form a bureau of government collaboration and a marketing center to educate and reorganize farm distribution for equitable, rural business relations.
Washington April 8 Democrats meet after the president’s remarks to map committee assignments and party organization. The tariff issue dominates, with a revised wheat duty debated and a 270 minority seat target cited. Progressives clash over allocations as leaders name Ways and Means and other key posts.
Disorderly suffragette action spreads across London with attacks on hundreds of mail boxes. Destruction includes acids ink and fire used by activists, while remnants from historic castles and cannon reused from past wars are reported, with placards honoring Mrs Pankhurst found among debris.
The Commercial Club meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed for one week. It was noted many Chih members planned to attend the dinner for legislators by Morchantg at the location tonight.
In Lecompton a lively political day shook Douglas County with Drys claiming victory as E Atkinson won the mayoral contest against Temperny. Other city results show several officials elected in Lecompton Baldwins and Eudora amid a charged election atmosphere with noted endorsements and party alignments.
Baldwin City voters chose Waldo Jones as mayor with a strong turnout of 400 votes. The council elected were J G Johnson A R G EB Liggett F W Allderdice with Mrs Allderdice as councilwoman and N A Bkinner named police judge. Quiet Eudora election reports Albert Griffin winning mayoral seat and H Sehler as judge.
April 8 report from Coffeyville Kansas notes Mrs H C Defenbiaugh appears assured as Tyre's mayor with a women’s majority ticket winning seats. Others elected include FP Herring Mes Myra Newton and Mrs Maggie Park. The independent platform pledges a clean up.
Universal Film Company files in Topeka federal court asking to enjoin enforcement of the new Kansas picture censorship law pending a Supreme Court ruling on constitutionality. Funeral services announced for Rev. Robert Martin, who died Saturday at his home 837 Rhode Island street, will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. from Warren Street Baptist Church.
A town’s paving policy faces a halt as a law requiring one third funding by property owners stalls new work in Lawrence. The writer argues against enforcing the levy in outlying districts, noting most main roads are already paved and praising prior homeowner funding. The City Council fears delays until the next legislature can reinterpret discretionary duties.
The spring rains bring glimmering moisture after a night rain and a morning downpour. Farmers work hard despite fears of insufficient moisture as trees blossom and fruit trees show timely signs. Sowing oats and plowing for corn proceed as the growing season nears, with hopeful prospect for crops.
Former Blnde Island brakeman Maran, now a switchman in Lawrence, fell under a moving car in the GN Pacific yards last night. The left leg was crushed below the knee, an amputation followed, and he was placed on a hospital train bound for Kansas City after treatment by Dr. B. R. Neith.
The article notes rising postal receipts due to parcel post with January February and March totals up to 1 This reflects a roughly 1 8 to 1 9 thousand gain over the prior period and credits parcel post for the growth Washington reports Vice President Marshall refused to present to the Senate the allocations accusing a Western senator of misconduct and sent the charges back to the author In Peking the opening of the world s first parliament of the republic is celebrated amid cheers as the event unfolds
Rainfall noted in the latest Kansas weather update from 6 p.m. yesterday through 7 a.m. today and 2 p.m. today. Buinebes rainfall is reported in the record, with measurements indicating precipitation in the region.
Mayor Bishop and the Lawrence council debated a new state law requiring the city to pay one third of all paving and improvements. The amendment shifts costs to property owners and may halt public work. contracts already made remain unaffected. The meeting also considered a municipal garbage system and a fee dispute with Nickel Theatres, signaling a busy April session agenda.
Pope Pius is seriously ill with fever and relapse during the night. Doctors order complete rest and prohibit contact with Vatican affairs as he undergoes medical care. Prof Ettore Marchiafara was present during the examination.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society announces its annual spring meeting at the First Baptist Church, with afternoon and evening sessions. Dr. Kinney, former Home Missions superintendent, will discuss The Religion and Life of the Mormons, sharing experiences in Salt Lake City. The program lists devotions, model home mission meeting, and a sermon, followed by organ music and benediction.
The Emporia trip marks the Jayhawker baseball team s first road contest of the season. Coach Bishop will start pitching duties with Sechenik and Baziek listed among fourteen players on the squad. Other positions shift Painter to right field and Wilson to left as the lineup remains largely the same.
Dentists from Kansas will spend tomorrow in Lawrence for the District Dental Society session. The program includes papers and clinics of interest to professionals, with a social gathering planned after. Funeral services for Harry Stith of Atchison will be held Monday afternoon at 3:30 from the chapel of Leiser and Powers undertaking rooms.
The April 6 1912 approval makes Connecticut the thirty sixth state to adopt the amendment enabling direct election of senators. The change shifts senatorial selection from state legislatures to the people, with vacancies filled by temporary appointments until voters decide. The measure mirrors broader national ratification efforts begun in 1911. (Continued on Page 4, Column 5.)
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