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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
8
Leo Frank was found guilty of murdering Mary Phagan at the National Pencil Company factory last April. The courtroom barred spectators, but outside a large crowd cheered as the verdict was announced. Frank remained unmoved in his cell, while his wife fainted. Mounted police struggled to disperse the demonstrators.
Daniel Hunzicker aged 83 died at his home in Eudora township yesterday afternoon. He was a well known county resident, widely liked. Funeral planned for eleven o'clock tomorrow at Kaulars.
Aug 26 dispatches report Mayor Gaynor, a Democrat shunned by Tammany, may head the Republican ticket on petitions while fusion plans to back John Purroy Mitchel as mayor run in county and borough committee meetings. A murder over cattle in Garden City leads to a hospital death, with Killion awaiting arrest. A 21-pound baby born in Oklahoma highlights unusual birth records. Local ads promote Kodak supplies and Northwest Mutual life insurance.
The Braves defeated the Printers 11 to 5 at Woodland Park as J Uhrlaub and Weibel led the hitting, while Lefty Abrlandh resigned after a rough start. Airland's Youngsters and the Y M C A squads posted decisive lines, and Carl Hicks struggled before Jul finished the affair. The day closed with a note on the Haskell contest and a local death notice from Eudora.
Navy officials seek rapid expansion of torpedo production after discovering shortages abroad and in the United States. Congress will be urged to fund increased capacity at Newport and to engage private makers. European powers stockpile, but U S torpedoes remain the fastest and longest range types, averaging 87 12 knots and 10000 yards.
Rev Ernest F Weise of New York City visits with parents Mr and Mrs Weise is to speak at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Wilnitation church under the W C T U auspices. The prior Sunday Rev Welsh spoke at First Methodist and drew a large anxious audience prompting this event. All are invited to attend.
Vice President Marshall received in Washington a copy from Paris of an elaborate world center city plan. The volume, published by a world conscience society, outlines a utopian metropolis with sites proposed on the seashore including New Jersey. Marshall praised the idea and indicated support for New Jersey as the site.
County funds show a smaller total this year yet a higher per pupil amount at 51 cents due to last year’s $1,500 Kansas Natural Gas tax line. October work allocates $3,572.59 from state funds plus fines since March totaling $3,722.51 to be distributed among schools, with $4.61 to roll into the March fund for 1914 after book reconciliation. Associated Press Market Report covers Kansas City cattle and hogs, Chicago commodities, and local cash prices noted for wheat corn oats rye and butter eggs. Dr G A Hamman returns from New York clinics and plans to resume practice at home.
National League Chicago 5 Brooklyn 4 Boston 7 y Pittsburg 6 New York 2 Cincinnati 1 Philadelphia 3 St. Louis 0 American League Chicago 5 Washington 2 Cleveland 6 New York 2 Detroit 6 Boston 5 Philadelphia 3 St. Louis 0 American Association Columbus 12 Indianapolis 9 Milwaukee and St. Paul 6
A report by special accountants to Mayor Chaerberlain reveals a $300,721.44 deficit in East St Louis finances and a $725,502 shift to cash resources over two years. Discrepancies include $3,741 in a special improvement fund and duplicate payments on bonds. The audit urges full checks on the treasurer accounts and tax collectors. Jacob House funeral set for Thursday afternoon. Also notices about shoe drive by Lovis Service League and Kodak finishing ads. Loomis Studio says day was decent with potential regular Bargain Days.
Keokuk records a heat increase with the city thermometer reaching the 101 point mark at 2 pm. After a week under 100, a weather shift brought hotter conditions. In Keokuk on August 26, officials dedicated the Keokuk and Hamilton dam with Governor Clark delivering the principal address.
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