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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1911
Page
1
A severely injured boy, reportedly the son of Colleetans, was involved in a serious fall from a large bridge in Missouri. Witnesses say he was mishandled during a heavy load pass and fell from the immense structure. Investigations by authorities and medical staff are ongoing with parents notified.
A chaotic prose filled with names and garbled phrases describes a legislative committee discussing an inheritance bill. The draft proposes rules about heirs widow and alight contingencies, while a separate measure regulates road vehicles. The page notes a tense vote process, amendments, and ultimate stall in committee.
A state drainage law proposal, after extensive committee review, advances with amendments discussed. The measure, tied to public highways and landowner weed duties, drew little opposition and faced limited debate before passage through the House yesterday.
Fragmented OCR reads show Kansas University under pressure as the state’s administration contemplates changes to leadership and governance. Officials discuss preserving institutions and addressing funding, with mentions of boards, state officials, and university leadership amid a tense political climate.
Fragmented text references streets, policing, and local governance with multiple garbled phrases. Mentions of county officials, safety concerns, and community notices appear, but readable facts are minimal.
Fragmentary OCR note references election district, voters, and plan involving the city. Reads as garbled, but indicates electoral action and consideration of residents. No clear names, dates, or places are legible.
A garbled regional note describes prohibitions on coasting and warnings about street lines. It mentions tamonse and setdons, and references a winger and pogetided to forbid roasting. The fragmentary text indicates rules to keep holes clear and to visit places, with repeated safeties implied.
A chaotic readable fragment notes Stella Vanes and others connected to a penitentiary transfer. Mentions a denial court comment rounded up after arrival at Taning. John Thompson sent to mines while Chris Eberhart received a machine in a tailor shop and Lawra placed in the woman’s ward.
A Topeka mock senate session depicted lawmakers in a burlesque style with comic rules and staged debates. The event featured audience reactions, improvised plays, and satirical proposals highlighting the political theater.
The article describes small army detachments moving through Lawrence amid reports of a mental band and industrial workers unrest. It notes trains, freight details, and a number of names and places tied to the movement and local reactions.
Ten counts allege Mac Kennedy sold beer and spirits in a disputed district. The petition lists various forms of sale and complicity, asserting illicit distribution and involvement with a local supplier network. Authorities claim Kennedy engaged in unlawful liquor trafficking amid ongoing investigations.
Commissioners ordered fourteen workers to install new delayed fixtures and two jail banks to expand capacity. The jail, already overfull after liquor and gambling crackdowns, will receive a double deck cut and towers purchased earlier, with costs estimated around one hundred dollars.
Fragmented senate action centers on Lorimer’s contested seat. The roll call at 1:40 pm shows six to forty in favor of Lorimer’s retention with many names listed among those voting for or against. Senator Owen opposed seating while remarks reference bribery allegations and a lengthy filibuster.
The four inmates were fined sums for marn sand weanling in a dimly reported case. Witnesses testified to a violent incident with slashing, and the court labeled the act as part of a tremble in the area. Charles Candles Babe Stradey and A Pere were fined for similar offenses.
The drainage election 244 was announced for Tuesday this week. The meeting date, March 7, will be held at the Schowingerdt mill in Midland where farmers will select five directors for the coming year in a customary gathering.
A large collie described as a fan amucks near Sar wie Sintide was shot by neighbors after biting stock. The animal, feared to be rabid, is to have its brain examined by health authorities with Dr Crumbine guiding the process. University testing planned for the brain tissues tomorrow.
Wallace Pringle, jailed on bigamy charges, claims he can avoid prosecution. He arrived in Lawrence with a Kansas City attorney’s letter citing a state divorce decree that could permit remarriage elsewhere, asserting no intent to settle in Lawrence. His wife and a 15 year old daughter are cited. divorce proceedings and arrears are noted amid ongoing legal actions.
A garbled notice from the university indicates changes to the upcoming prom. It suggests no all night affair and hints at faculty concerns and junior activities. The message remains unclear on specific dates or organizers.
The report says Jeff Davis body of one of the Rebel's captors moved through Lawrence this morning. The man was identified as Jett Davis, son of Alfred Foy of Lewiston, with other locals named. Palmer Shevitt plans to leave for Los Angeles to bring Wie back to Douglas County on forgery charges. Requisition papers issued by Governor Stubbs. Palmer is wanted for altering and passing a forged check of twelve dollars on a young payer.
Officers Silverthorn and Smiths nabbed a bootlegger, Jas Porter, last night amid liquor violations. One seller sought by authorities faces charges. Porter secured release this afternoon on a $400 bond.
A Senate House conference on the appropriations bill yields a plan to save about 60,600 per year for the university via tuition fees. The budget, with larger overall allocations, eliminates two items for a hospital center and clay modeling. The state treasury would receive incident and matriculation fees and later apportion funds to the university general fund.
The defendant, Robins, pleaded guilty today to charges connected to a bank fraud scheme involving a New York savings bank. Probation and a sentencing date of May 27 were noted, with the insanity defense reportedly cited during the proceedings.
The case against Francisca Martel ends with a fourteen year term at Sai-Qhientin Penitentiary for bribing Supervisor John F. Parey. Superior Judge William F. Lawlor presided as the deputy moved the matter to the branch county jail where the former boss is confined.
Residents woke to a white mantle covering main street walks after a recent flurry. The storm warning roused caution as walkers returned and meteorologists urged safety measures while conditions improved.
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