25 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1911
Page
1
The 1911 census review shows Second and Third Wards far above past counts while other wards lag. County officials demand a recount after figures show Second Ward with much higher population and Third Ward lower than a decade earlier.
Insurgents demand major posts in the finance and foreign relations committees as regulars resist. The tug of power shapes assignments for the finance and judiciary panels while vacancies and potential moves stir the Washington Senate scene. A newborn daughter is reported in Kansas.
Two suspected Lawrence dynamiters J. J. Manamara and O W McManigal traveled in a heavily secured private coach under guard. The two were hand and foot manacled, with curtains drawn and doors locked, as authorities feared further threats while moving from Lawrence to Denver. The escort consisted of about a dozen officers, and the group traveled on the No 5 train at 10 46.
City leaders debate a new ordinance to curb cocaine and related drugs sold illegally. City Attorney Mitchell drafts penalties including fines up to 100 and a 30 day jail term for offenders, with officials acknowledging multiple outlets selling narcotics in the area.
Collected license taxes total 4228 with half for occupation related rents. Payments cover the first months of the year and a similar amount due after June. Taxes list individual licenses among companies such as Bellephone Electric Light, and others including theatres, rinks, pawnbrokers, plumbers, and misc licenses for clairvoyants and hawker stands.
An eight dollar fifty cent donation from the Worden church and an expected total relief fund of about five thousand dollars were reported. The meeting will authorize the storm relief payment and a five thousand dollar appropriation. The contribution from the Warden church was received this morning, marking outside church organization support.
Readers remark on the ear of the baiwersock printed last night in the dour nal World noting its marked resemblance to the Shubert in Kansas City. Close inspection only reveals subtle differences between the two play houses.
The Lawrence council unanimously approves funding storm sewers on Euclid and New Hampshire, using warrants to be refunded by special legislation. Mayor Bishop urges proceeding under the enacted law, with bonds planned to repay costs, while appraisers are authorized to value affected properties and bids set for May 1.
About 200 business men gathered at Geo Innes last night for a Y Ab gathering. Gen Lines presided and introduced Gen Wilder Metcalf who urged support for the bey scout movement and early education. Speakers included Prof. Naismith and Dr Sanders praising state work and boy development.
A social engineer report from a United States WSC session outlines plans for broader women’s careers. The text notes a shift as women prepare for expanded roles, with discussions on housing, student committees, and associations. Speakers include Dr. Grenfell, Prof. Jenks, Robert Speer, and Miss Helen G. A summer conference for workers is planned at Cascade, Colorado, from June 20 to 30.
The article reports on arrests in a Kidnaping case involving J J McNamara and associates from the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers. Bond was set at 1500 each for Drew and Ford, with others remanded to jail as a crowd gathered outside the courthouse.
Washington reports instability as a former Mexican political figure travels from Mexico City to the United States. The telegram to the State Department confirms a push toward a revolutionary government led by a mayoral figure, signaling heightened tension in Nicaragua during April.
In Jefferson City Missouri April proceedings began before the Supreme Court on a trust case involving the International Harvester Company. The entire day was consumed by an argument between opposing attorneys.
Mrs. Dean J. Glidden sues Gladys Lambertson known as Lita Frank for fifty thousand dollars alleging she entangled John Bryson’s affections during a fifteen year companionship. The case cites a New York dispatch noting a rumored half million sum connected to the Bryson divorce litigation.
Lawrence residents organize a goodwill event next Saturday from 3 to 4 pm inviting automobile owners to give settlement school children a one hour town ride. Cars driven by women and men volunteers are urged to participate with Mrs Gillispie coordinating via phone 596. The gathering includes masons and Scottish Rite degree candidates planning their twenty fifth reunion. visitors from Leavenworth Kansas City and Topeka travel to Lawrence for the event and ritual.
A.K. Camp identified as the man who died near Linwood while en route to visit relatives in Lawrence or Ellis. Relatives from Ohio plan to travel to Tonganoxie to confirm identity as coroner investigates a single bullet-like wound and notes a Jewish paper found among belongings.
The Hyde defense in the habeas corpus case for Dr. B C Hyde, sentenced to life for the Swope murder, resumed before seven circuit judges in K City Maine. Frank P Walsh opened the argument and urged that the court admit the prisoner to bail if the evidence fails to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
The Grant Township CL P. Lodge posts a twenty five dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of the individuals who set fire to AlON Dunakin’s store in North Lawrence. A A Hicks, President.
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