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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1911
Page
1
A garbled page mixes weather, porch usage, and scattered notes from The era, mentioning sleeping porches and summer scenes. It includes references to people like Mary and New Captain, plus legal items about a trial and weather notes. The text reads as a collage of observations, names, and fragmented events with little coherent narrative.
Local notes recount KU nine and lineup for tomorrow’s afternoon game against Haskell. Mentions Maneees Lansdon, Porter, Peller, Rho, and others in planned positions with catching and pitching details amid a tense befit for the first real contest of the season.
Fragmentary local notice states regular Elk funeral services will be held Sunday with Rev Milton assisting. A Wednesday evening service is mentioned and the main funeral will be conducted here Sunday. Details are partially garbled but indicate the deceased and associated arrangements.
A busy Engineers parade and related holiday events unfolded at McCook Field this afternoon. A pageant halted partway through and a series of athletic events entertained attendees, with performances by student groups, a university spirit display, and a closing dance.
Senior class of the high school will present She Stoops to Conquer this evening at the high school auditorium. Miss Patti Hiatt, star of the production, has worked hard in the role of Kate Hardcastle and will be aided by a full cast including Dorothea Tun, Victor Ross, Stella Stubbs, Karl Welly, and George Christy.
A murky case in Wellington centers on forgery findings and a sudden death. Discovered forged notes and a suspected homicide prompt authorities to analyze contents of the victim’s stomach while examining family and financial details surrounding the estate. Local names and place hints appear amid garbled text and incomplete lines.
A family near Sibley reports a fatal shooting after a hand injury during a night incident in the yard. Police say the shots were fired by a man who claims it was accidental. Chancellor and hospital officials confirmed treatment for the wounded and the suspect’s detention while investigators gather details.
A man was arrested yesterday at the Ellensburg barn on a charge of intoxication. He appeared in police court this morning and was granted a continuance until tomorrow afternoon. He denies being drunk.
Reading dispatches from Mexico describe ongoing hostilities with insurgents and Federals clashing near Chimala, San Barbara, and Santa Earhart area. Insurgent forces claim strong resistance while officials say the army in the field will decide peace terms, with Diaz not yet abandoned by the movement. Reports note heavy fighting, retreats, and uncertain outcomes as both sides suffer casualties.
Ral Coen of Wichita was elected editor of Wallswh Liwwyer yesterday. Hannah becomes new business manager. Ralph Spots, Baron Shinn, and Chirk Wallace named to alert a cone of studies. William Peperll will hand work to Coen in July. Katy Shops reopen after Mos Mureh 1. Webb resumes work in Missouri site. Workers idle at several sites following a statement.
The May term juries selected by Judges Brooks and Clark total 36 names. Most jurors come from Lawrence, Minka six, Willow Springs represented. panel to attend first session with February games noted as expected. Names include Ober, Dennis, Kwtt, Lendil, Marks, Cuen, You, Youn, Deskins, Hammond, Hobbs, and Johanning among others.
Henry Parsons paid $9 and was released after the city attorney notified by Mrs Parsons she would refuse to testify. Parsons had been fined $100 by Judge Messer for beating his wife. an appeal was taken but dismissed as he paid costs and the fine was remitted.
In Viterbo Italy Enrico Alfeno alias accused head of the Camores faces interrogation amid sensational claims of his powerful influence. The Coffe Fortunie HQ reportedly hosted his associates as authorities prepared for a long examination. Meanwhile Lenten services are announced at the Episcopal Chapel tonight.
A political figure in Washington, Mie SE announced his intention to seek the minority leadership and bid for the speakership in the next House of Representatives. He noted he has previously held the office longer than any other person and believes he is uniquely qualified.
A Kansas City committee moves to organize the International Meet of Aviation to examine facilities for hosting the event. Delegates including council members and Aero clubs are convened to assess the James Gordon Benner trophy venue and related arrangements.
Poised for progress, aviation gains a fresh lead as flying skills improve. An early morning report notes improved speed and confidence among pilots, with Saint avenue developments and Get this morning highlights signaling momentum for airborne advances.
In San Antonio May 31, Hernandez provisional secretary for Chi Tithua Marcos Hernandez was reported captured by government forces after stiff resistance to raids by Insurrectes. The federals questioned his loyalty as they took him into custody just as a peace proposition tied to President Madero was noted. Also noted, John P. White becomes president of the United Mine Workers of America succeeding Thomas Loew.
Albany March 31 The Supreme Court Justice James A O Gorman of New York is likely to be the next senator if insurgent Democrats in the legislature back him The insurgents demanded time to up record and deliberations delayed a final vote as tensions rose with Tammany Hall figures arriving in the capital
Members of the Oread Golf Club will host a smoker from Saturday in rooms at 1H Ohio. Events begin April 1 with mixed foursomes and a match between selected members, followed by a series of tournaments and handicap events through May 27. All members may enter and compete for prizes as organized by the committee.
The Christian Church will launch its first appeal to business men on the streets to unload a loan. The Merchants section has been asked to permit an individual canvass among its members as the only way to pay the debt. Lawrence residents are proud and interested in the church’s work, and The Journal-World expects a general, sufficient response.
A fragment notes a Monday cap rule for freshmen at Fraser Hall. Upperclassmen will police infringements, with publicly spanking for those without caps.
A defendant in a Lone Star area case was fined the minimum amount after pleading guilty. The court recommended the minimum fine, following a week-old agreement and related proceedings at Lone AcLight.
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