12 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
1
William Allen White and Gov. Stubbs headline a Kansas Progressive gathering, with varied speakers and a gala menu. Two hundred tickets sold. remaining banquet seats open to latecomers. Event highlights include remarks on the Chicago conference and plans for the Progressive party’s future.
Washington recognizes plans for the Geronimo Apache band to decide between remaining at Fort Sill or returning to their old homeland in Mescalero country, New Mexico. Six elect Fort Sill, about 200 to be housed permanently in New Mexico, with $875,000 appropriated for the relocation.
Charles Miller, long imprisoned in St Paul, was arrested by U S Marshal Need of Topeka outside Leavenworth federal prison as he left today. Miller faces a new charge of violating the postal laws and is to be sent to Madison or Chicago as investigators pursue fifteen alleged robberies of express offices.
Regents in session at the chancellor's office deliberate the budget to be presented to the legislature. Messrs Elward Cambern and Foley attend, directing focus to financial plans and upcoming fiscal priorities.
Lawrence citizens, lawmakers, and taxpayers shape the growth and prosperity of the University of Kansas. The piece credits the Chancellor, faculty, regents, and state legislators for progress over two decades, noting attendance growth from under 700 to broader enrollment. It argues local pride drives ongoing support and positions the university as a major state asset.
The government pursues civil proceedings under the Sherman Act against the Horse Shoe Trust and its members alleging unlawful restraints and conspiracies to fix prices and restrain sale of horse shoeing services. The complaint claims that the pact between members and associated shops interfered with interstate and foreign commerce and harmed consumers and competitors.
In Chicago the district court hears the contest over custody of two young daughters amid a divorce. The father and mother previously had custody awarded to the mother. Judge Start returns from Ottawa to resume hearings after a week long break. Meanwhile, a separate fire disaster in Chicago endangered over 150 girls at a five story factory on North Fifth Avenue. Many workers fainted or were overcome by smoke, with fifty girls on the fifth floor reported clinging to a narrow ledge to escape to a neighboring structure.
Fire plans for a seven member Progressive party committee formed yesterday to study social conditions in northern Europe. The group will include two agricultural representatives, two labor reps, one economics professor and two Hofsen members. They will focus on widow pensions, reform, inheritance and income. Colonel Roosevelt left Chicago after the conference with remarks about opportunities for a second term.
A garbled notice reports W Marble of Fort Scott may join the Board of Regents of the University of Kansas after William Aven White’s resignation. Town meeting with the Board is expected, with rumors Governor Stubbs influenced Marble to accept, pending confirmation in Lawrence.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss dates and a claim that for the first twelve months of each century there is a pattern of figures. The text speculates who will write 1-1-1 on January 1, 2001 and mentions a mysterious sequence linking generations.
WA, White of Emporia arrived in town at noon today from Chicazo and will speak at the banquet this evening. He has attended the progressive national meeting and travels to California soon for a vacation. his wife has been ill for months, prompting the trip. Supporters say he will organize the state for the Progressive Party.
At a Board of Directors meeting for the Douglas County Fair Association in Indiaielit R I, B B Wagstaff was elected president succeeding C C Bowman. Other officers named include NA Bowman as vice president, Sivecev treasurer, C Ofimin executive committee, and J Sweeney as secretary. William Pine attended. discussions touched on salaries and management odds.
Police pursue a thief after an overcoat was stolen from a high school. The rash of petty thefts disrupts classes as authorities strain to curb crime.
Auditor W B Davis, in Topeka, urges a single three member board to manage state institutions, replacing regents. He favors a direct property tax levy for school funding with legislative oversight, arguing it would stabilize funding and raise educational standards across Kansas.
The period October to November shows railways delivering 196 673 pieces weighing 2 057 pounds and collecting 2 467 pieces weighing 485 pounds. Other classes and routes add 203 weight 72 pounds and 147 pieces weighing 67 pounds. Total mail delivered: 196 673 pieces weighing 2 057 pounds. total collected: 3 739 pieces weighing 671 pounds.
A rumor that Rev Brush deceived a female, circulating in Lawrence, prompts questions about his status. He says he received an unanimous call from the United Presbyterian church at Shilford but has not visited Stafford and declines to comment further. The congregation fears his departure would deeply affect Lawrence and its church family.
In Philadelphia on December 12, the Weare Keepers League renewed a vigorous campaign against rising egg costs. Stations opened, several auto tracks operated by property owners carted eggs to meet demand as Mrs. W. T. Derr, league president, promises broader action beyond eggs. T J Sweeney travels to Topeka with bond details for Earl Akers as state treasurer.
In Lawrence a revival service led by Dr Balin has drawn audiences for about three weeks with two sermons daily. The preacher emphasizes heartfelt outreach without charge for services and asks attendees to contribute according to their means to support evangelistic work. The campaign urges personal pledges and local church involvement amid a spirit of renewed interest.
A fragmented account discusses algae in water supplies, noting two kinds of bluegreen algae and microbial contaminants. It explains detection challenges, how algae alter taste and odor, and mentions reservoir conditions that foster growth. It hints at testing methods and small covered reservoirs as safer options.
A fragmented report covers evangelist remarks accusing excuses for not being Christian as lies. Dr Bulgin and Dr Batgin address confrontation with infidels and hypocrisy, urging immediate commitment over intellectual doubts, with a note of continuing discussion on the sermon page.
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