06 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1915
Page
1
A public discourse argues that liberal support for education is essential yet debated, linking faculty loyalty and student aid to rising costs. The piece condemns underfunding, urges adequate resources for institutions, and notes broader effects on private life and state budgets with mentions of university leadership figures and political figures shaping policy.
Senate action allocates 850240 dollars over the next two years for the penitentiary. The plan mirrors prior appropriations and references housing, staffing, and related operational costs. The House did not amend the proposal, and supporters cite continuity of care and security needs. Funds will support wages, maintenance, and essential programs at the institution.
Professor Me Keever delivers the ninth final series at the Congregational church Sunday morning. The talk argues for directing the war spirit in growing boys toward armed peace and asks how Lawrence youths are guided and inspired. Location details and attendees noted, with Kansas City references and local figures mentioned.
Amid confusion and partisan clashes the Kansas senate harms on the judicial apportionment bill. House committee signals death of the measure with recommendations to kill it and delay redistricting. The bill would redraw districts, affect judges, and provoke reactions from governor and attorney general in a tense political fight.
A large gathering at a dinner discussed the Fair Association plans and the need for farmers to consider and support the extension of the association. Merchants and farmers connected, selling stock to fund the effort, with emphasis on community unity and financial backing.
A chaotic report describes Warrensburg events with farmers gathered for an association dinner, rough roads, and weather impacting travel. Mentioned are names like Doughis and Hage, with a Vanderbilt race star among favorites as crowds watch from a university venue.
The school board opened bids for excavation and sewer work for the new buildings. Lowest excavation bids came from Shaw Stralm and Savage for different wall sections, with details on depths and widths. Brick types and wall materials were chosen for water table stability, economy, and appearance, prioritizing serviceable, affordable options.
Fragmented dispatch quotes confusion as the diplomatic corps in Mexico contemplates a mass departure amid tense developments. Describes lack of clear guidance from authorities and speculative regional impact, with stray lines about domestic reactions and a string of political commentary.
Reported from New York world steamer LaTouraine carrying 4494 cartridges for Europe and 28 cabin plus 40 steerage passengers. Fire aboard off Atlantic coast prompted lifeboats launch. crew and many medical staff to aid wounded near French hospital at Passy.
The People’s Purma plans a meeting in the City business chamber on Sunday to host short talks by candidates for the Board of Education. Each will present ideas, followed by a central discussion on professional matters with all attendees invited to participate.
Local churches host a downtown mass meeting with university students and Frasler Chapel speakers. John R. Mott and Mrs. M. Welly lead the effort with multiple campus leaders addressing congregations in Plymouth, First Christian, and Methodist churches tonight.
A short report notes an eight man class teaching Mexican residents in Lawrence. Secretary Boltz, Secretary Rinder, and a few volunteer students assisted SeaHinde in the effort. The first lesson showed progress with the students showing interest. continued sessions are planned, focusing on practical language use and comprehension.
Dr. Homer Warkin after years in Calcutta discusses Japan United States relations and the chance of conflict. He cites no immediate war threat, notes Japanese discontent over immigration, and urges mutual restraint to preserve commercial ties with China and India. He predicts an Eastward awakening and a shift away from exclusive policy as the world modernizes.
Washington and Marcel report that the investigation into alleged manufacture of duralum bullets in the United States for allied use has been undertaken by the State Department following submission of new evidence by the German embassy.
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