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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1912

Page

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Students Demand Education Fees Stay For University Needs

The Central Organization of County Clubs adopts a reform urging the legislature to restore matriculation and enrollment fees to educational use. They condemn diverting funds to the state treasury, noting admissions costs range from 10 to 40 dollars and urging inquiry into university funding. They stress undergraduates support education funding and seek proper appropriation to the university.

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Powers in London Work on Adriatic Peace Plan

Ambiguous dispatch from London outlines a summit among peace plenipotentaries to decide on the Adriatic settlement. Observers note outside mediation may be needed to prevent further stalemate and potential territorial shifts near Adrianople.

Chair of Boxing Established at Kansas University

A Kansas University project creates a handiwork chair named The Chair of Boxing. Leonard Frank, ex star and basketball instructor, oversaw its craft from oak and simple materials as a tribute to the manly art amid campus sport life.

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Two Women Fatally Shot in Columbia House Mystery

December 18 report from Columbia describes two elderly sisters found dead in their kitchen. Neighbors say no known enemies, police suspect no Mohery motive. son of Mrs Moorer visited with Christmas packages. Local inquiry continues as details emerge from the scene and neighbors.

Moore Columbia Mohery

Hearst Bought Archbold Letters Alleged Sale Details

Former Senator Foraker testified to a Senate committee that a statement purporting to describe how Winkfield and Charles Stump took Archbold Letters from the Standard Oil offices and sold them to a Hearst representative is a fabrication. The document claimed payments totaling 245 thousand dollars for letters to Archbold and named multiple officials, with Winkfield and Stump tied to Archbold’s office at the time of the alleged disappearance.

Washington Foraker Senate Campaign Expenditures Investigating Committee Gilchrist Stewart WeeWe Winkield Winkfield Charles Stump Archbold Standard Hears Stewart W. Climan Anarhey Cy Tait Hearst Ullmap Taft John T Cronin Witte Hearst Winfield Stamp Arelbeld Hies New-York Saloor Eldridge Stump Jone Kaeletie Archbolats

Correction on pool hall age rule and misleading report

A correction notes last night's edition misstated age limits for boys using city halls and pool facilities. It clarifies that only boys under eighteen were restricted, affecting fifty to sixty high school students. monitoring will continue to ensure truthful age reporting and rule enforcement.

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Morgan Partners Interlocking Directors Chart Exposé

A trade money trust inquiry presents elaborate charts listing affiliations of J P Morgan Co First National Bank National City Bank Guaranty Trust and Bankers Trust Co with major financial and industrial institutions. The summary notes 180 firm members and 385 directorships in 41 links plus 65 more in insurance rail and utility sectors totaling billions in assets and capitalization. Morgan testified regarding interstate cooperations as charts show extensive control across banks and corporations.

Trade Money Trust J.P. Morgan and Company Guaranty- Trust Bankers“ Trust Company First. National Bank National City Bank Ifty Morgan& Co First National Bank Guaranty Trust Co Bankers’ Trust Co J.P. Morgan’ & ‘Co Nationality Bank Guaranty Trust Company Bankers Trust Co Morgan

Outlaw Chief Killed In Philippine Encounter

Arcani the outlaw chief and seven others were killed in a personal clash with Liautenant Tolazton of the Philippine constabulary. The raid ends the career of a feared gang leader and his two associates perishing in the same encounter.

Arcani Philippines Liautenant Tolazton Philippine Constabulary

Market report from Kansas City cattle and grain

Associated Press market notes show cattle receipts at 4,000 with market steady and varied prices for natives, cows, heifers, stockers, and calves. Hogs receipts 83,500 with market strong. Butter and eggs steady. Wheat mixed with No 2 hard at 2.12, No 3 red around 1.00, corn bids near 46 1/2 to 47 1/2. Oats around 33 1/2. Wheat and corn futures quoted for Sept, Dec.

Associated Press Kansas City Gattle Packers

Water Company delay on clean water sparks city debate

The Journal-World argues the Water Company uses power to stall progress and mislead the public owner. It notes months pass without action to secure pure water and urges the council committee to act or residents of Lawrence must take action. The piece mentions franchise value and hints at a commission form of government as a remedy.

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Animals Must Be Protected During Winter in City

Lawrence Humane Society held its regular meeting focusing on protecting animals from winter cold. A humane committee will tour barns and stables to ensure proper housing and care, with repairs urged where needed. The group plans stricter enforcement of humane laws and broader investigations in the coming year.

Lauwrence Humane Sociew Will Jay Anil Praternal Aid Lawrence Eae

Christmas Budget Out From Lawrence High School

The Christmas number of the Lawrence High School Budget has appeared in the Journal-World press and was distributed to students this morning. The 32 page booklet includes tales and features by Harold Lytle, Rachel Sankey, and Frank Jee. The staff listing features Dorothy Angevine, Donald Totvison, Archie Walls, Edward Todd, Gertrude Palmer, Blanche Simons, Dorothy Belly, and Rollie Brown.

Lawrence High School Journal-World Re School Harold Lytle Rachel Sankey Frank Jee Dorothy Angevine Donald Totvison Archie Walls Edward Todd Gertrude Palmer Blanche Simons Dirothy “Belly Rollie Brown

Chance Not Released by Reds Named Manager Possible

Cincinnati reports indicate President Hermann of the Reds did not release Chance from duties, leaving open the possibility that Exank Chance could become manager of the New York team. The announcement, dated December, circulated as a potential shift in management duties amid ongoing league speculation.

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Parcels Post Rules and Regulations Update

The article outlines new parcels post rules including weight and size limits, required sender addresses, and the use of distinctive stamps starting January 1, 1873. It details allowable and prohibited items, packaging standards, and post office handling for Cuba, Mexico, Canada, and the Panama route, plus insurance options up to fifty dollars and special postmaster duties.

Post Office Department Eetr Weisit Cuba Mexico Canada Manama

Kansas Weather Report Delivers Fair Night and Thursday Outlook

A Kansas weather brief notes fair conditions tonight and Thursday. It mentions cooler air in the west and north portions, with times around 9 p.m. and early today, indicating a transition from yesterday to today’s measurements.

Warater

Not Eggs but Stones in Filingham High School Fight

Dec. 15 report from Filingham describes a clash between county hiss series and Atchison high school. Stones shattered a car window as students left a Gel ac train. Professor Shepary attempted to restore order and was struck. Conrad and others were badly beaten. Superintendent notes the fight began by [illegible].

Wag Hitenees

Politicians Blamed as Crime Wave Sparks Trial Claims

In Indianapolis a sensational trial center claims politicians, labor unions, and events fueled a nationwide dynamite plot. Assistant U S Attorney Noel argues organized crime thrived when officials failed to act, linking iron workers strikes and rising assaults to court and policing failures. The jury deliberations followed multiple explosions nationwide, with the Garbe case and related testimony shaping the criminal case.

Tndianapolis Dex Stardlim Bebreen Everts Jiry Tistrick Noel Iron Workers Holder Ad Los Angeles Times United States

Garden City Votes Bonds To Build Water and Gas Plant

Garden City Kansas residents voted yesterday to issue bonds to finance a municipal water and light plant. My. Mehart owrd is seriously ill at his home, 72 Mississippi Street, with heart trouble.

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Fragmented Receipt Text With Vague Notations

The readable parts reference a receipt of ten vents and a return receipt, with mentions of insurance and registered wares. The fragmentary nature hides concrete action, parties, dates, or places, making the exact outcome or parties unnamed in the accessible text.

Miss Helen Easker Seeks New Progressive Party Rise

In Topeka on Lincoln's Birthday a new Progressive Party will form in Kansas. Miss Helen Eacker of Lawrence was unanimously chosen secretary, becoming the first woman officeholder in a Kansas political organization. Over 200 Progressives attended the conference to back a provisional leadership and plan a full party structure by Lincoln's Birthday.

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