09 Mar 1911
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1911
Page
1
Politicians acknowledge Mr Slitchcock led the civil service campaign and proved a reformer as his department's work progressed. He has disappointed some who thought they knew him, yet he has enjoyed backing from President Taft in all his efforts.
The student council announced Freshies will be subjected to public paddling on April 1 near Mount Oread as part of the campus tradition. The punishment will be enforced by upperclassmen with strong faculty backing while debates over poker and student day speakers continue.
The Kansas Legislature pressed toward midnight, with vetoes on mortgage fees and expectations of continuing work into morning. The notable 1911 reforms include a public Utilities Commission and broader suffrage, while the session faced fiscal and procedural battles over taxes and state governance.
Musician Baird announces Scoville company connection and belated tour details. Belvis Dev Scoville, renowned evangelist, will lead events in Topeka and Lawrence, with a series of nightly meetings starting Monday, inviting all.
Permission to wed has been granted for Myrtle Davis and Carl Smith of Wankonis Oklahoma. Also Oscar W. Brune of Springs Wisconsin and Bertha Steliwein of Midland.
At the Elks meeting last night new officers were chosen for the coming year. Exalted Ruler W. Clelland was re elected. Leading Knight Ole Gafler, Lecturing Knight John Newnan, Loyal Knight George Loharian, Secretary C. W. Carman, Tyler John Seymour, and Trustee Bobi Hanley were named. Annual reports will be submitted in two weeks.
Fragmented OCR notes show debate over a reported bill with changes aimed at strengthening it. The House resisted another conference while the Senate appears eager to finalize a utilities bill, with notes that the Senate would have faced strong opposition from the “graves’ aid” and utilities groups.
The legislature finally passed KU’s appropriation of 1,019,370 after a conference. The Senate failed to secure House support for favored items, restoring laboratory fees but eliminating the hospital appropriation. Maintained funding included 12,000 for maintenance and lab upgrades, with other line items for facilities and one new building.
Roosevelt arrives in Atlanta for Southern Commercial Conference events. He plans an address at a Negro Church at 3 PM and will address Congress tonight on the Souths Obligation in Statesmanship and Business Endeavor.
At 4 PM the Senate passed a resolution to continue the session. the House has not acted but is expected to concur. The Capitol fights over the Compensation Act loom as tensions rise amid a swamped chamber. Also reports a death on a Santa Fe train near Pueblo as cause by heart disease. Mrs Arthur He Sperrin of Coffeyville Kansas is named.
John M. Newlin has been appointed the special representative of Kansasso at the Panama held in San Francisco, with duties to oversee diplomatic and logistical aspects of the mission.
The preliminary hearing for four African American youths charged with assaulting the Bryant family at a Massachusetts dance hall was continued to next Monday. Babe Strode posted the $100 bond. Ches Conley Av Peterson and Leroy Jordan remained jailed. A story hour for children will be held at the library Saturday at four o'clock. All Tittle: folks of Lawrence are invited.
Lawrence sees a display of war readiness as five long military trains head toward Port Leavenworth. Army engineers, infantry, mules, tents, pontoon boats, and rations accompany trains through the university town, with soldiers boarding in khaki and a band riding a separate coach.
Sheriff Went and Officer Disley went to Baldwin this morning on the trail of more liquor violators. Two tests were made in Baldwin after an inquisition by Attorney Riling. The county attorney believes the county is dry and that no police court cases arose post election.
City council previews the canvass of election results, reviewing outside poll book data and accepting the city clerk's totals as the formal tally.
A Lawrence mining investor claims US forces will cross the Mexican border soon to oversee a province by province election. He argues an honest vote would end guerrilla actions and that European powers may drive US involvement to ensure a special election and a stable government after a short military presence.
General Evans wired Adm iral Martin inviting 10 Lawrence militia officers for field instruction near San Antonio. Officers named include Wilder Metcalf Hugh Means and Cark Plidipk with others. Rumors say the move aims to test aerial field operations and potential for regular army command.
Haskell finished the season with mixed results under Coach Martindell. The record lists games against Washburn Midland Wentworth William Jewell Wentworth Friends and others with scores showing notable wins and losses across the schedule.
City engineer L A Ash will speak to the ring society in Blake Hall this evening at 7 30. He will talk on some
Burton McCollum of Fins City has been granted a patent for an induction motor of the squirrel cage type. It describes a short circuited ring material with resistance and high skin effect at low speeds. McCollum filed his application December 22 of the previous year.
The public library announces the arrival of books covering the 1910 World's Missionary Conference held in Edenburg Scotland. Purchases were made through the inflange of the local Ministers Alliance.
Washington reports reveal a massing of U S Army and Navy forces near the Mexican border amid rumors of unrest in Mexico and anti American sentiment. Officials say the move is a military experiment or maneuvers, while Taft affirms the deployment is for training with no cause for alarm.
Word from Topeka at 3 30 indicates Stubbs will likely not veto the bill placing Kansas University under a Board of Control. Last night it was reported the Governor did not approve the measure and would refuse to sign. It is understood he favors the principles of the new bill and will probably allow it to become law.
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