20 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1911
Page
1
The Lawrence Elks plan their annual Christmas event for needy children next Monday at the lodge rooms. Santa Claus will oversee a decorated tree, candy and toy gifts, plus clothing shoes and food aid for those in need. Personal home visits will invite local children, with about 173 expected to attend this year.
Lawrence volunteers discuss a January benefit to support the Humane Society. Last year a Lyceum course fundraiser by the Ministerial Alliance raised money for humane work. The society aims to expand its programs with proceeds from the planned event.
In a New York supreme court session Justice Davis refused to confirm a report noting a referee allowed testimony about alleged relations between Harry Kemp and the wife of Sinclair. The divorce suit will be reviewed again. Police raided Hem Commission rooms but found little incriminating evidence and no arrests.
A year after its organization began in November and April, the Perkins Loan & Trust Company has grown into one of the state's substantial firms. Rooted in a mortgage firm with over thirty years of experience and a spotless record, it enjoys strong eastern investor confidence. The firm plans a new building and modern leasing for the coming year, maintaining faith and steady growth as its core assets.
The Leh High School Budget prize story contest drew strong interest with twenty plus entries. First prize tied between Miss Vanetta Hostord and Ralph Ellis, with other winners including Veta McCulemull. The Christmas edition features humorous pieces, song hits, and a dime picture of the football town, plus a tribute to athlete Tommy Johnson and a photo of the basketball squad.
President Taft sends to Congress a special message urging a downward revision of wool tariffs. He argues high domestic costs in turning raw wool into cloth and Burma yarn price disadvantages justify protective policy shifts, while detailing industry costs and proposing a graduated ad valorem duty structure.
About twenty members attended at Frank Sinns home to plan participation in the Men and Religion Movement. W C Simons presided with Prof A O S fia as vice president and Dr W Metonnell as secretary. Committee includes W sehel Py IL liv Gurvill and Prat ah. Chancellor Frank Stroy and others spoke in support of advancing brotherhood work.
A plea for neighborly kindness asks readers to identify local families in need of Christmas dinners. The note urges sending small acts of generosity within nearby communities and suggests contacting neighbors who are unable to afford holiday meals.
The president visits New York for ceremonies at Corner Street and the Settlement House for the Blind this afternoon. Abbott and party join the president, with speeches and remarks about policy and wartime leadership. Roosevelt’s stay includes dinner plans and a public ceremony, shaping wartime support.
A chaotic record describes before a grand jury in Indianapolis where residents faced fear as nearby dynamite was discussed. Reporters note weeks of tension, with witnesses testifying about explosions and hysteria in a city where a murder trial loomed and explosive powder alarms rattled officials and the public.
A University of Kansas student council meeting sparks rumors of suspensions after a controversial "joy ride" incident. Prominent students face probation chatter as officials deny details, while observers note possible actions approved by the council and referred to the Chancellor and Board of Regents for confirmation.
A garbled OCR item reports widespread snow across western regions with notes of outages and service disruptions. Mentions failed telegraph and telephone links, power concerns, and varying weather impacts, though details and names are obscured by errors.
Dec. 20 report from Chieve features defense counsel noting a Packers representative will open the jury address after the abatement of the case. The hearing details how price schemes and rate wars began in certain districts to suppress competition, with testimonies describing the alleged mechanics and the role of packers in driving prices.
Dr Emil Beck, famed surgeon, visited the University and Western Hospital today. Reports say his Paste technique and medical insights drew attention from students and faculty, with remarks on modern surgical progress and notable medical impact.
Tomrigis organizes travel games with Wentworth Military Academy Sermon Kansas and White Star Athletic Club of Kansas City. Touriste, a top city player group, will compete in a series of away contests while preparatory work and practices proceed.
A garbled dispatch notes ongoing actions in the Sherman Antitrust era involving a United States system matter. Mentioned are individuals linked to Kansas City and a Kansas home visit, with references to awaiting jury investigation and a Christmas context. The text is fragmented but centers on legal proceedings and personnel movements.
Washington December 20 The House of Representatives voted to concur with the Senate resolution abrogating the 1832 treaty with Russia. The action was by viva voce with Representative Macon of Arkansas the lone negative. Debate preceded the vote as the House prepared to end the treaty, aiming to avoid offense to St Petersburg while awaiting further Moscow replies. The Senate previously ratified the President Taft's intention to renounce the treaty with Russia.
Senator William Ahlen Smith argues no injury to trade will occur as the 1832 treaty remains in force under a July proclamation. He notes the Payne-Aldrich era changes and insists the existing commercial relationship with Russia should stay intact amid concerns from Senator Heyburn.
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