07 Mar 1911
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1911
Page
1
City officials and residents clash over roof drainage and sanitary sewer pressures after a damaging theater fire. Mayor Bishop defends protective measures while urging a broader city inspection and new piping standards to prevent future floods. Sommerville council debates arrangements and rapid action.
A series of petitions from residents and firms including R M Troteh and J S Akers were referred to the sewer and proper committees for sewer extensions and lateral connections. The mayor and city attorney pressed the power company to install cut offs at exposed lines to protect firemen during inspections and warned of dangerous live wires near the work area.
A damaged OCR passage references a murder trial involving a Mrs MeThow, with vague details about a child and a judge. It mentions forces at a Supreme Court delay and a body identified by George Methor. The text is highly garbled and lacks clear dates or locations.
Fragmented OCR reports a debate over whether no varsity baseball will join the Valley Conference. The text mentions Kansas eligibility, conference rules, and potential withdrawal implications. It references Kansas, Washington, Nebraska, and Kansas State with speculation about future conference actions and the fate of nine players under scrutiny.
Jiln Weber of de West Band formerly a tier at the Lawrie Creamery and Cone Jensing Co has sold his interest due to health reasons. G. W. Smith was elected president and manager at the directors meeting with Ray Smith as secretary. Crensir, Winslet, and Cop were named vice president. The company plans an addition to expand the ice cream factory with new refrigeration rooms and a large barn with wagon shed to support growing business.
The Kansas House thrashes over the Utilities Act and directs a conference with the Senate to resolve differences. Bills on attorney general fees salaries and prohibition enforcement dominate the session as lawmakers work late into Tuesday, with debate over a potential extra session and the Stewart bill's passage.
The House of Representatives debates the $800 settlement standoff. Feder leads against the bill while Roy of Republic argues the move, claiming few legitimate claims remain and most papers rest with speculators who bought them at cents on the dollar. The measure stalls with about twenty votes in support. Continued on page 4.
Washington March 7 Ballinger resigns as Secretary of the Interior to be succeeded by Walter L Kisher of Chicago. The President expresses confidence in Ballinger and asks him to remain until Congress adjourns, amid debates over his tenure and motives. The letter highlights the government’s concerns and Ballinger’s long service before the exit.
Five men dynamited the State Bank this morning and secured 50. They left the sum on a hand. Overtaken by a posse, the robbers are in hiding near Nov Iwieh. Bloodhounds are on their trail.
Washington reports a major troops move toward Texas border amid claims of potential American intervention in Mexican disturbances. Orders affect units from Fort Leavenworth Fort Russell Fort Sam Houston and El Paso with a focus on maneuvers rather than combat, while British concerns prompt consultation over protection of interests in Mexico.
A military plan details moving troops with ten days rations and 200 rounds of ammunition. Available medical officers and sanitary troops will join the movement. Only one officer and the smallest number of men possible will remain at the deserted forts to guard the property, to be relieved later by caretakers.
County officers swept Baldwin trapping two colored bootleggers Edward and William Wright. They face thirty to forty sales counts with strong evidence from the raid and warrant a return trip to purge the town of liquor sellers. Eudora is named next in line for enforcement action.
The Board of Education discussed a new student teacher program allowing K U students to attend regular high school classes as assistants. University to fund stipends. observers may inspect work, with regular conferences between principals, teachers, and administrators. Additional reports and appointments noted. next meeting April 2.
A laborious washboard incident at Mrs. Roy Power’s home on 1333 N street caused a needle to partially enter the nail of her index finger. The needle slipped, snapped near the nail, and had to be withdrawn with pliers after careful trimming of the nail.
Voters cast 1,990 of 3,001 registered ballots amid a low turnout as North Lawrence mobilizes for the mayoral race. Old soldiers launched a Col J K Rankin boom with about 126 votes needed. carriages move women to polls. a ballot error forced new ballots before women voted.
Lawrence business men are invited to attend a four lecture course on advertising in the journalism department. M Flarger directs the program arranging talks by experts. E W Rankin and Marco Morrow of Capper Publications Topeka will speak, F A Ray of Gray Realty Co Kansas City will also lecture, with local reporters to cover the sessions.
The Manared Minstrels performed last evening in Smith Hall with Joe Anghes Elgin Woody and Herbert Woody delivering strong acts and earning praise for their lively program and clear musical talents.
The Vereins Bank, after a period of suspension since November 28, was declared bankrupt today. Losses are estimated at one hundred thousand marks.
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