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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
4
Police court records show Dink Dickson arraigned on charges of da lainebsnce of the peach and carrying concealed weapons with trial set for Friday. Darl Rica charged with railroad trespass was bound over and committed.
In county court Judge Learnard dismissed charges against Will Baker for shooting at Officer Jones. The court held no felony occurred and cited lack of warrant justification for the arrest. The report also notes a local street curbing resolution proceeding and a temporary shop arrangement during the judge’s absence.
Special Agent Brown of the Treasury Department arrives in town to inspect proposed sites for a new government building. He will remain until Wednesday, consults with Congressman J D Bowersock and local business leaders, and invites site owners to present candidates. He plans to report to Washington with findings, highlighting the center of population between Willardrop and Henry streets and Warmeot and New Hampshire streets.
The university board of regents meets tomorrow at 11 in the chancellor's office. Chancellor Stroong will take charge. discussion includes medical school succession for Dr. S. W. Williston and staff appointments. Museum construction progresses with the tower nearly finished and steam-pipe work advancing. Prof. E. D. Adams sails to California for Stanford duties. Prof. E. Haworth addressed Wichita's commercial club. A racing matinee is set for Friday at Lawrenc Park with trotting and pacing events, admission ten cents. Miss Laura and Ella Engle will remain in Colorado and pursue graduate work in Pueblo. Miss Laura Eagle remains in Colorado, Miss Eagle resigns teaching post.
Kansas University board of regents will meet tomorrow to formally induct Chancellor Strong and approve a slate of additional items tied to the new school year. Regent Spangler is expected to return from Colorado to attend. Also, the Central Protective association picnic at Eudora draws many Lawrence residents and politicians, with morning races at the Driving Park. The Fraternal Aid association hires architect W. Mitchell to draft plans for a new home, with work to start immediately and substantial progress anticipated before cold weather.
Construction activity on several Lawrence streets described with bricklaying near the bridge and paving on Derkley and Warran streets. Winthrop street intersection opened to improve access to the depot and nearby businesses. An ordinance orders a new lateral sewer along the alley between Pennsylvania and Delaware from Henry street to Warren Street to fund costs.
Anxiety among paving contractors rises over the gap in recently laid streets ahead of next week’s circus parade. Contracts fear damaged roads, noting no circus caused $1,000 of harm in Atohi son this summer and hoping to avoid similar incidents.
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