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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1912

Page

1

Billy Surely a Great College Stage Success

The Thespian Dramatic Club of the University of Kansas presented Billy? to a receptive Lawrence audience last night. The one scene, sharp pace, and strong cast drew prolonged applause. Miss Culp, Miss Fairweather, Hazel Clarke, and Margaret Roberty received standout notices for their polished turns as both leads and supporting roles.

Thespian Dramatic Club University of Kansas Billy Gac Florida Willis Wood Kansas Lucyen Maurine Fairweather Tad Miss Culp Guidle Miss Fairweather Lawrence Mer Mary Hutchinson Yeoman of the Guard Lear Inter Mrs. Sloane Hazel ‘Clarke K.U Hare Miss Clarke E. V Margaret Roberty Tigrgrave Virginia Elward Ess

New pumping gallery to end Kaw river water supply use

Lawrence Water Company's pumping station project nears completion. A newly installed gathering gallery costing about 3500 will collect water from beneath the river and channel it to town mains, potentially eliminating river water as a supply though some doubt remains. Manager Frank Saver stated expected completion by week’s end as basins show rising use and filtration improves.

Lemon Lawrence Frank Saver Collec

Dynamiters in custody reach for arrests stalled by delays

Warrants issued for alleged Chicago labor men in a sweeping dynamite conspiracy case. U S officials plan arrests as more than fifty defendants are identified, but delays and uncertain timing hinder the takedown. Deputies seize a Rochester organizer and other linked figures as investigations widen.

Chicaga Indiianapolis Ponte Nfiials Fallow Uynarai Rochester Clare

Farce Tonight to Benefit Athletic Fund

The production titled Boys Will Be Girls will be staged tonight to raise funds for the Athletic Association. It is described as clever and amusing, with senior boys reportedly involved. A nominal admission will be charged, the proceeds going to the athletic fund.

Athletic Fund Sehayot Athletic _Association

Brady to Speak at Douglas County Equal Franchise Group

Douglas County Equal Franchise Association scheduled a Saturday meeting at the Y.M.C.A. building with J L Brady as the afternoon speaker. The event is promoted as potentially the best attended of the year, aiming to inform attendees on franchise equality issues.

Douglas County Equal Franchise Association Saturda Douglais County Equal Franchise Association Yat CL AL J.L. Brady

Washington Tales From Prof Croissant on Capitol Life

Professor Croissant describes Washington life and Congress workings from Chapel talk. He notes a sparse House, a dignified Senate, and a parade on inauguration day as a key feature, with anecdotes of small crowds and the city’s old fashioned character.

D. C. Croissant English Department Chapel Wreshington Senate Washington Croissant Sith Ag Alexander ,Hamilton Thetas Jefferson Fhe Capitel Freien Cleveland Prof. Croissante

Persian treasurer-general Shuster's staff tied to irregularities

The Persian ex-treasurer-general Shuster is linked to irregularities through officials in Teheran and Enzeli. The V ersian government has telegraphed riders to Enzeli Heskt ueling and other ports to detain eleven staffers who previously served with Shuster. Cairns and associates in the treaty department face scrutiny as records reveal irregularities in Shuster’s accounts.

St. Petersburg Enzeli Abtitin Morsan Shuster Persia Shuster

Chemical Revision Bill Promises Free List Changes

Washington report states the chemical term revision bill, crafted by the ways and means committee, was made public. It lists free-list articles including borax, copper sulfate, Paris green, London purples, phosphors, sheep dip, and several other chemicals and pigments with several items spelled variably in the OCR.

Washington Ways and Means Comiiuies Mae Paris London

Not His Kimmel Companion Could Not Identify

In St Tunis on February 13, attorneys for the insurance company say White the former convict is recognized as George A Kimmel in a mystery suit. George A Kendall of St Louis testified the claimant was not Kimmel, citing eyes ears mannerisms and appearance. Four unknown men last night went to White's boarding house and demanded that Kimmel be turned over.

Arkansas City St Tunis Senking White George A.kimmel George A. Kendall St. Louis Kimmel Kansas City Oreste

United States assures citizens amid Mexican unrest

The State Department issued a new circular to American representatives in Mexico denying intervention in Mexico and urging publication of the denial to counter false reports. The note follows prior efforts during the Malabo revolution and aims to calm residents and prevent panic by clarifying U.S. policy and goodwill toward Mexico. Local readers note growing speculation that the United States will intervene, despite official denials.

Washington Mexico Party of United States State Department Sisters Republic Tigtoeal Press House Everyonivans Berlin Muirdey Cof WM Provemr Heer Anyloniean

Death of David H Littell in Lawrence Kansas

Obituary notes the death of David H Littell in Lawrence at his home with funeral planned in Leroy Kansas. The article lists many local residents with brief personal updates including moves, visits, and employment, reflecting a community notices page.

Quarters of Tropes Change Favored by War Dept Witness

Washington Feb 13 Major George H Shelton of the bureau of insular affairs told the house committee on war department expenditures that placing troops in larger cities rather than army posts would save immense sums and keep troops more available while reducing desertions.

Washington House Committee On War Department George H. Shelton Bureau of Insular Affairs Army Uy Keep

Cafeteria Opens on the Hill at University

The university cafeteria opened this morning in Fraser Hall basement with Domestics Science students led by Dr. Edna Day preparing meals. Sodas, coffee, milk, ham sandwiches, fruit pies, and Hershey’s chocolate were offered, all items under a nickel except the shop. Students sample self-serve trays as orderly lines form.

Goa University Hich Fraser Hall Edna Day Hershey Veourselv Abel Fraser

Roosevelt Ready to Reply to Governors Letter Soon

President Roosevelt said he had received a letter from eight governors and would give it careful consideration. He would reply within a short time, probably within a week, and could not comment further at the moment.

New York Chivtura Roosevelt Studay

Reversed Decision in Schiff's Valet Case Court Ruling

In New York on February the Supreme Court reversed the soleéision in the case of Folk Brandt, the Yarner valet of Mortimer J Seif, banker. The court issued a writ of habeas corpus with hope of reopening the case in the larceny trial at his residence.

Schiff New York Justice Gerant Supreme Court Today Folk Brandt Mortimer J. Seif Hanker

Carrington Resigns as Lord of The Privy Seal

Fort Carrington today resigns as Lord of The Privy Seal and the Marquis of Crewe is appointed to succeed him. Lord Pentland resigns as Secretary of State for Scotland and Thomas McKinnon Wood, the Under Secretary, is named to a post. In other news Mrs Margaret Incahs, 48, dies at her home 1144 Y Pennsylvania Street. funeral plans not yet set.

London Jamlon Fort Carrington Marquis of Crewe Hit Lord Pentland Scotland Thomas McKinnnon Wool Onder Jin Fansel Seine Sieprise Crewes Tuutia Margaret Incahs Pennsylvania Street

Imperial mutiny reported in Tien Sin clash

A dispatch from Tien Sin states a regiment of Imperial troops mutinied today causing unrest in the city and signaling a potential security crisis for the capital authorities.

London Tien ‘Sin

Former insurance chief Montgomery commits suicide here

In a shocking personal tragedy, Am.ren. 1 Maj oralty Sexton, once state insurance commissioner, killed himself in this city today. Police reported no immediate motive and will investigate, with details yet unavailable as the coroner’s office begins preparation.

Montgomery Majoralty Sexton

Reward Offered for Stolen Live Lawn Mower Bunny

Margaret and Gordon Gustafson offer five cents to a reader for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the Big Dog that stole their pet Bunny, a live lawn mower kept in a movable cage at 46 New Hampshire, once a cherished yard helper and family friend.

Margaret Gordon Gustafson Big Dog Journal-World Gustafson New Hampshire Gustafsop

Zaphone to Testify in Land Reports Inquiry

Washington February 13 Zaphone disbursing officer in the department of agriculture is slated to testify before the house committee in an inquiry into charges that the Florida Everglades promoters suppressed government land reports.

Zaphone Washington Department of Agriculture House Committee Florida Everelades

Missouri Delegation Backs Champ Clark for President

The Missouri delegation in Congress issued a statement praising Speaker Champ Clark as a seasoned 25 year veteran of patriotic public service. It credits him with Democratic unity, leadership in national legislation, and guiding the party to victory in 1910 within the context of unity against a minority. It declares Missouri’s united democracy behind Clark and endorses him as the logical Democratic nominee for President.

Washington Missouri Delexatian Congress Clark United Democracy of Missouri Champ Clark Sit

Physiology Classes Overcrowded at University

University physiology classes are crowded with aisles filled as students sit in the aisles. Dr Slyde notes doubling enrollment in the past year and warns that more were kept out than admitted due to closed courses.

Slyde

Funeral for Martin Irffert Held at Noon

Martin Irffert, 62, died yesterday at his Grant township home. Funeral services will be held at noon tomorrow from the Grant Union church, interment in Maple Grove Cemetery. Mrs. O. A. Hanscom is critically ill. relatives were notified today. Quill Club of the University met in Fraser Hall with Allan Wilbur and Elam Draper on the program. Mrs. C. By. Owen leaves tonight for Burlington, Kansas to visit her seriously ill father.

Olte Newby Salina AL Matis Mes Maris Frate Kansas Billy Carrie Divikasen Milired Kansas W.oher Nissuis Ober C. PL Raddlitte Mayor Sam Bishop Toneka Fairweather Mrs. Clarke Kansas City Mary Butchinson Joplin Universi Indio” Parker Topeka Ben Stevenson Tias Marie Haldeck Marie Sinclair Lawrence T Ye Sista Alpies Epsilon E. S. Perhliam Clay Cenby Thad Stetwrs Roy Godding Lee W. Tenney FR. Steele BR. Greenlees Jenny Nichols Sam Martin Irffert Martin Irffert Keen Grant Township O’ehack Grant Union “Clutres Maple Grove A. Hanscom Quill Club University Fraser Hall Allan Wilbur Elanom Draper

Fire inspection by Kansas group reaches Lawrence

Twenty members of the Kansas State Fire Prevention Association arrived in Lawrence to assess fire risk and protection. They inspected every business, home, and plant, reporting findings tonight to a joint Commercial Club and Merchants Association meeting for remedies and stricter ordinances. The team aims to identify physical defects, prompt owners to remove hazards, and push city council action to strengthen fire laws and enforcement.

Lawrence Kansas State Fire” Prevention Commercial Club Merchants Association Topeka M. W. van van Valkenberg Merrial Club M.W. van Valkenberg Kansas City Reynolds Barnum C. W. Fort Kansas City T. Carlidge Gardner W. M. Gregory D. T. Babson Ellsworth A- Henninger Kansas City Eye Fox

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