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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
1
Report of a chaotic University Chapel scene during a senior farewell farce. Teachers faced questions from an inspector and several were rumored to be chloroformed amid the performance disruptions.
The thirty fourth commencement at the University of Kansas awarded 109 men and 37 women degrees across multiple programs. Capt Henry King of St Louis gave the main address, and numerous faculty promotions to full professorships were announced, expanding KU’s senior ranks as the largest class to graduate.
Wm Tutt was arrested last night on a charge of beating his wife Emery Foster was arrested yesterday afternoon on the charge of assaulting Laura Potts. Limeade at Raymond's.
A notice describes well secured farm mortgages totaling about 20000 dollars or 26000 pounds with idle funds earning six percent interest. It states no charge for papers beyond an abstract of title and lists W T Sinclair as contact at Masa St Lat Wolf, mentioning diplomas framing.
A stream of visitors and local social activities as residents and guests travel. A. B. Havens arrives in Kansas City while Miss Ida Eyde visits Chicago. Charles Hine and other locals attend commencements in Kansas City. Mrs Fryer hosts in Leavenworth. Ed Corse and the Riggs family visit Greensburg and Ohio respectively. Various marriages, visits to Extelsior Springs, Philadelphia, Montreal, and Desoto noted alongside university receptions and alumni gatherings in Topeka.
The article recalls Kansas’s early press and settlement, noting how 37 newspapers emerged as settlers forged a public voice. It highlights Capt. Henry King’s commencement address at the state university and traces journalism’s role in statehood, growth, and resilience through civil strife and war. It emphasizes optimism, adventure, and a pioneering press shaping Kansas’s identity and institutions.
A tribute to John James Ingalls highlights his career from Kansas journalism to Senate service. The article credits his influence on state publicity, notes Kansas journalism’s role in sustaining morale during hard times, and recounts a local robbery case involving four youths and a subsequent restoration of goods.
The article notes a rising number of former students visiting, with coal trains bringing more former students than ever. A plan aims to involve all former students in the commencement, not just graduates, and mentions Rowlands and Stevan Anson in promoting the idea.
The faculty defeated the alumni 16 to 12 in a fast, furious afternoon game. Every player on the faculty squad stood out as a star in this spirited matchup.
Mrs Elder at 920 Mass offers new and second hand gas ranges and household goods at low prices as part of a prompt sale to close out. Fo Rahskopt's advertised good stores at low figures and a shipment of combination gas and electric fixtures just received.
A local notice announces the closing of West End Grocery in a few days and calls all indebted parties to call in. It mentions various products and services from W J Francisco & Sons barn to household items and watches, and advertises a sundess at Wiedemann's.
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