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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1913
Page
1
Doctors report the pope grew weaker through the day with a violent coughing fit and exhaustion. A lawyer summoned to the Vatican after a long consult with the papal physicians discussed the pope's health and last testament amid fading fever and brief nourishment.
Professor C. Tolingen of the engineering faculty at K A T receives a leave of absence to join the Panama Canal project. He will depart May 1 to assume a role on the canal commission. Tolingen will oversee electrical power and control circuits for canal operations.
The article describes a dispute surrounding a proposed dam on Lake Contrary. It notes concerns about destroying the lake and altering the channel, with references to significant river links and the impact on surrounding banks. The piece presents a contentious local issue without final resolution.
A political move proposes selecting saloon keepers nationwide with a public vote. The plan aims to redefine control of taverns, promising a orderly system of operation and accountability under new governance.
Reported strike by nineteen junior nurses at the general hospital after a dispute over pay and working conditions. Tensions rose last night as Maybelle Chandler’s situation reportedly affected staff actions and lodge procedures remain unsettled.
Reported wireless call saved passengers when a cylinder head failure occurred ten miles below Baltimore. The steamer CIN of Baltimore returned to Baltimore for repairs after the incident while en route to Annapolis.
Prof G N Watson of the chemistry department was jailed on contempt charges after refusing to answer questions during a deposition in the Nanins versus Dick Brothers case. A habeas hearing noted he failed to show the deposition was not intended for later use and that he planned to attend the trial to testify.
The Commercial Club held a regular meeting to form a committee to investigate the feasibility of locating a Standard Oil refinery in the area and to publish a booklet about Lawrence. The group plans to publish information for visitors and residents, naming members like T. J. Sweeney as chairman and J. B. Bawersuck, A. Hebley, Charles Theke, and ALE Muntor on related committees.
Washington reports Willis Moore of the Weather Bureau faced resignation amid charges and investigations with promise of opportunity to speak before officials. A dirigible voyage across the Atlantic is planned from the Canary Islands with Joseph Bruecker and crew aboard provisions for twenty five days. Douglas County selects a new grader test on the California road with Charley Crowder to evaluate its worth.
Paul Danwell of Kansas City, a lawyer, will address a meeting Friday night at the F. A. A Hall. Danwell plans to speak against the new form of municipal government and the commission plan, with the meeting set for eight oclock.
Two Lawrence High School Domestic Science students staged a cost cutting meal project. The first menu for four cost one dollar, later lessons trimmed budgets to seventy two cents and fifty cents. A second demonstration served a full meal costing eighteen cents with a varied menu and two students presenting the plan.
A break in a levee along the Arkansas side of the Mississippi near the White River mouth threatens a large portion of southeast Arkansas. Authorities warn of possible flood impacts to farmland and communities downstream.
The court of pardons freed Aiien Campbell alias Paterson who, with Win A Death and Walter McMester, had been sentenced to life for the murder of Jennie Roscheiter. The trio had been central in one of the era’s most publicized crimes.
The antitrust suit against the Brazilian valorization Coffee Trakt is expected to be dismissed by Attorney General McReynolds after assurances from the Brazilian government. About 10 million dollars of coffee stored in New York was sold to lona buyers. Morrison reports a fatal self-inflicted death after a jail fire and sheriff injuries during an attempted rescue. Allen Sloan of Wellsville, Kansas, died at his home after years on the same farm near Wellsville.
Fragmentary notes indicate yesterday’s and today’s temperatures with references to a fair pattern and moderate warmth. The scribbled lines mention a plus or minus shift and unclear timing for Thursday activity. No identifiable names or places are present.
An IA House debate over a broad corruption investigation erupted when Representative Lee O Nea l Brown moved toward Speaker Willic Kinley at the rostrum and shouted threats. Kinley refused to discipline Brown, and order was restored after Brown returned to his seat amid confusion with members standing.
A family reel of distress follows a missing son in New Jersey as a father and sisters fear the worst after not hearing from Frank Hackbarth. Meanwhile Jersey City adopts commission government by a narrow margin, with Hoboken Bayonne and Union Hill voting against it and primaries set for May 13.
The annual KU Engineers Day parade through downtown and campus drew crowds to witness floats from the Civil, Electrical, Sanitary, Chemicals, and Mechanical teams. Faculty, the University band, and student exhibitions framed a busy afternoon at McCook Field with tours, games, a dance night planned in Robinson Gymnasium.
The record notes multiple local figures traveling or visiting: Sylvan Grove resident J A Henley returns home after visiting son William Buziek at the Phi Gant house in Lawrence. L W Pulliam back in Lyons. A Mourne heads to Kansas City. Usa and Ibaa Wilhelmt spend day in Kansas City. Cary Hart of Topeka and Mrs Hudson with Nell and Elgie Hudson head to Kansas City for opera. Herbert Puss of Marysville visiting Lawrence. Ted Shelton of Kansas City visiting Jack Williams at the Phi Gamma House. J D Frost Jerey in town on business. chatter of a Colorado motor trip and other local movements.
April report from Wheat Belgium notes socialists threaten to dampen the international exposition opening next week as many British and French exhibitors abstain. Police in London later released clues about the missing American Martin, last seen boarding the Steamship Worm Castle with a woman on April Stil before sailing for South Africa.
Washington discussions on the new tariff bill show Democrats divided over a 15 percent ad valorem duty on wool. Southern and New England members back protection while anti free wool factions plan a move on Schedule KC before caucus adjourns. Ohio Indiana West Virginia and western state leaders met to insist on the 15 percent duty based on committee judgments prior to White House talks.
Kansas and Oklahoma figures join New York gathering as the National Progressive Party’s executive committee meets to discuss election plans and organization. Mel Roosevelt, George Priestly, Victor Murdock, and ex Governor Stubbs of Kansas attend the session.
The Grant Township deputy assessor reports a rising personal property value amid a small population. Highlights include totals of 13,860 in property value and 5,000 residents, with detailed itemized figures for livestock, crops, tools, and other assets. Spring football practice at Haskell draws 40 participants, with hopes for a strong Uidian Institute season. Chinch bugs remain a concern for farmers, affecting crops over the past years.
Reports say the Hocker line plans a seventeen mile extension from Zarah to Lawrence and on toward Kansas City. Negotiations seek power from local plants to run cars, with expected operation by year end. Officials say extension will not disrupt current streetcar service.
Haskell Indians set to debut the baseball season Friday afternoon at Haskell Diamond as they meet Baker University. The team is described in excited terms amid revival hopes for the Indian School. A divorce petition was filed in Doughis county district court by Adle Ward Howard against Ruby Howard citing desertion, with Thomas Harley named as attorney.
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