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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1913
Page
1
George H Hodges of Olathe was sworn in as the nineteenth governor of Kansas at noon in Topeka. A grand, Democratic inauguration drew crowds, parade, and speeches as officials, veterans, and supporters celebrated the long-awaited transfer of power from Republicans. The ceremony reflected state pride and the historic shift after decades.
In Douglas County, newly sworn in officers include County Clerk Herman Broeker, County Treasurer C. E. Pearcy, Sheriff W. J. Cummings, Clerk of the Court EB Moss, County Attorney J. S. Asick, and more. Retiring officers plan for the future as seven men assume duties, with two to be sworn in later.
The county seats six incumbents for reelection while new faces appear in key posts. Edward T. Riling, retiring county attorney, hosts a noon luncheon at City Cafe for incoming officials. Retiring figures include Sheriff Tangin, probate judge Hugh Meant, and County Clerk Green, with plans to remain in practice or pursue investments. one Democrat, Albert Walters, was the only Democrat previously in the courthouse and is replaced by another Democrat this year.
In Washington on Tau 13 4 the senate found Judge Archbold of the Commerce Court guilty on the first impeachment charge for improperly influencing Erie Railroad officials. Twelve other charges were not required for conviction on the sixth count, leading to Archbold's removal from the bench. Mrs Archbold attended daily as the verdicts were announced with several senators excused from voting.
The Commercial Club hosts its annual banquet tomorrow night at Hotel Eldridge with a full turkey dinner and raised toasts. John H. Atwood of Kansas City and John MacDonald of Topeka headline as speakers, known figures in law and humor, respectively. Members urged to RSVP by phone if they have not sent in cards.
Dr McFarlin will arrive within two months to begin duties at the Christian Church in Lawrence. The call came via telegram to the board and congregation, praising his evangelistic work and past roles in Rock Island Illinois and St Louis Missouri. He rejected earlier calls to larger towns to serve here, and officials ratified his acceptance after last night’s service.
The article notes a Regent meeting Sunday involving Hopkins and Marble, with the board considering a bill to be presented to a higher authority. It mentions potential actions on a war circle school topic and a petition urging retention of Coach Leonid Frink, plus a department dedication and a board recommendation.
Ohio River floods drive residents from Cincinnati Covington Newport and Dayton across the river into Kentucky. Factories flood hundreds lose work as authorities warn of higher stages with more rain. Soup houses open and officials ponder bond aid for flood victims. Indiana Evansville reports the river rising and bottom lands inundated with 28 feet depth threatening property and boats assist relief.
The Democratic governor Elliotte W. Major took the oath in a cramped Howse assembly hall as a temporary capitol restrained crowd and capacity. He outlined a reform agenda including a public service board, workers’ compensation, pardons board, rate regulation, direct election of senators, and new state and county departments to modernize governance.
A large mule herd broke from pasture across Kaw River ice near Schaake Farm south of Lawrence, all but five perished as ice gave way. Owner William Schaake of Raw Valley reported extensive losses and estimated around 000 in animals lost, with few survivors saved by nearby farmers. Weather and disease plagued the herd prior to this incident.
The Hyde murder trial for Colonel Sivope was postponed again today with the hearing rescheduled for next Wednesday. Substantial delays delay closure in the high profile case, as prosecutors and defense counsel await new proceedings.
Special to the Journal World from Topeka Kansas January 10 Governor W R Stubbs closed ten years in state service and returned to private life in Lawrence praising the public as a generous master and lauding the progress of Kansas He highlighted the Progressive movement and the effort to place capable leaders in executive roles noting appointments and reforms in state institutions and public service as key achievements.
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