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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1913
Page
1
Kansas City dispatch reports the Hyde case jury remained out at 3 PM with little sign of a verdict. The presiding court had previously ordered further deliberation and probate prospects hint at a hung jury amid ongoing courtroom delays.
Kansas City report describes Hyde jury delaying verdict after long deliberations amid a brutal March storm. Strong north winds, snow and freezing temperatures swept Kansas, with Topeka’s equinoxial storm bringing rain and snow across the state and highs around 48 fading to near 25.
Charles A. Baker, former assistant cashier of Crocker National Bank in San Francisco, confessed to embezzlements totaling about 200000. He described falling to temptation as stock tips and gambling wins drew him in, then led to losses and a plan to stop gambling while hoping to recoup losses.
Olney declined Wallington Mareh oo Richarad Cundy as ambassador to Great Britain. The president offered the post, but it was declined. The nomination of former Governor John Burke of North Dakota to the United States treasurer will be sent to the Senate.
Elgin prices for milk move toward the demand level with a contract average around 1.56 per hundred for summer months and a premium of 1 cent per hundred for milk testing 3.8 per cent butterfat. In Milwaukee, Mrs. Mabel Clarkson, who left her minister husband, was granted freedom and headed to Chicago citing strict conduct at home.
In District Court AM Judge Smart hears Stubbs vs Moody testimony taken under advisement. Suwnith versus Riinich case opened this morning and will be finished today or adjourned to the May term.
Report from Parsons indicates The Line Lifted vote to dissolve the barrier between The South Kansas Conference and the Kansas Conference. The commentary notes counterfeit risk and self reliance themes, reflecting on money and inheritance as social commentary.
A two day conference of high school and academy teachers concluded with a luncheon at Robinson Gymnasium. University speakers discussed scholarship comparisons, the role of music, science courses, and high school administration, stressing state university supervision and standardization for better prep and alignment between high schools and colleges.
The Ninth Annual Institute of Religious Education opened at the university with lectures by Professor Gerald Birney Smith of Chicago and President Frank Sanders of Washburn College. Through the week the program features talks on religion as a source of personal power, medieval religion and the modern world, and the value of life, among other topics.
The first witness, a girl of eighteen, testified about work in a candy store for three dollars a week and involvement with the underworld. She described being taken from Baguio by a Mary worker, five dollars earned in a mall, and pressured to go with men, then sobbing as questioning was halted by a missionary.
Governor Hodges signed bills to raise about 8.8 million dollars this year from direct and indirect taxes. The new land and film laws, plus the corporation tax and other sources, aim to keep the overall levy near current levels despite increased assessable property.
Lawrence fell in the state high school basketball semifinals to Reno County 41 to 26, eliminating the team and leaving Halstead and Independence to contest the finals. The tournament featured fast games, with four teams remaining including Lawrence, Reno County, Independence, and Halstead. The day’s results sent Halstead to the final after a 45 to 24 win over Wichita, while Independence beat Chanute 39 to 32.
The Livingstone birth anniversary is to be celebrated in churches tomorrow. The piece lauds Livingstone for opposing slavery and opening Central Africa, noting his thirty years of mission work and the global significance of his effort, urging congregations to join in the observances.
A suffrage march encounter described as militant faced repeated insults from men and police indifference. Witnesses testified that officers stood by as assaults and harassment occurred along the line, with reports of baton use and women being targeted while protecting themselves.
Topeka March 15 Supreme court rents action against Hinine council members for willful misconduct and failure to perform duties. Charges filed by Elke Hsu Wwounh maser and others cited in document.
Hulshuea and other students of a unity in connection with a death were sentenced to four months in jail. A series of social notices lists visitors and guests including Mrs Sherman Elliot of Topeka and Mrs Halpkh Madison. The paper also mentions plans for a family gathering in Lawrence and a time for a memorial service for Rob Verts.
Major Bishop calls a special council meeting to discuss election officials and water issues. The Water Company reportedly agrees to terms of a valuation plan with appraisers and shared expenses, with future steps including selecting city and company engineers and possibly purchasing the plant. A March 14 wedding of Minnie Hepner to Paid Giesel is noted, and a late Elks election names officers for the year.
John P. Fallon extols daily ads in The Journal World as signposts to dependable stores and economical buying. Ads guide readers to honest merchandise, proper prices, and informed value judgments, encouraging close reading to become a savvy shopper.
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