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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1913

Page

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Kansas University Fair Opens Tomorrow Morning

KU prepares for a two day exposition with hundreds of displays across Fraser Hall and Haworth Gym. Governor Hodges witnesses a campus parade as students showcase exhibits from Civil Engineering, Botany, Biology, Mining, Chemistry, and Electrical Engineering. Indoor contests, art features, a Maypole parade, and live performances highlight the university event.

Havellenor Kansas K Fraser Hall Dotversity Jae Rent ii Huns Annet Shire High School Pike- Midway George J. Llores Ian Iris Olive Capitol Ap University of Kansas MTS Gathrie al Fraser Hall Lrmensium Physi Botahy Department of Botany Haworth Hall Department of Chemistry Iheludins

Diplomats Hope for Early Settlement with Montenegro

London reports that European powers will not press coercion for now as Montenegro shows a conciliatory tone. Diplomats sense a potential agreement due to Montenegro's moderate replies and the intercepted note suggesting possible compensation terms, with diplomats waiting on further clarification.

London

Plans 10 AVOID DUPLICATIONS AND Changes Made Later

A meeting at the University discusses administrative changes aimed at reducing duplication in departments. Journal coursework will transfer to the University from the Agricultural College. The board plans to minimize duplication and streamline salaries, with a focus on eliminating wasteful practices.

Hoel Tackney Agric Tral College Qin Salarita

Debating Finals Tonight in Suite High Contest

The final debate of the Suite High rivalry recalls the Judiciary recall debate. Eldorado leads with twelve consecutive wins and faces Burlington, the previous year's finalist from Illinois. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend the event in Fraser Had.

Fraser Burlington Eldorado Caime Aslland

Straw Hat Day Declared Official Season Start

Mayor Bond announced Straw Hat Day officially marks the season start. Straw sightings have appeared recently. the date extends until May 1, with a later sea of straw declared from September 15.

Rizhy Bond

Mayor Bond Takes Office in Lawrence City

May or Bond assumes the Lawrence mayoralty after Hon D. Bishop leaves the city seat. An office is opened in the city hall to be used during his administration. Railroads east of Chicago and north of the Ohio river seek a five percent freight rate increase, announced by Baltimore and Ohio president Willard.

Mayor Bond Lawrence Vity Bond New York Chicago Ohio River Interstate Commerce Commissin Willard Baltimore & Ohio

California Seeks Mature Consideration Of Alien Land Bill

Secretary Bryan travels from Sacramento to Washington while Senators request delay on alien land legislation. He aims to address the American Peace Congress in St Louis if timely arrival permits. Officials note optimism over California federal resolutions as discussions hinge on treaty obligations and the Webb bill.

Sacramento Wyright Shanahan Caminelli Anegu Washington, D. C Bryan Washington St. Louis American Peace Congress Wilson California John Raissett Moore

Charged With Forgery In Wichita Bank Case

W W Browne, Easter of the Stork Vards States Bank in Wichita, was granted a charge today after taking notes totaling 19 RTS and holding them among bank securities. He was released on a $2,500 bond posted by his father and a friend. Preliminary hearing set for May 11. He claimed a customer overdrew and notes were used to gain time to cover an overdraft.

Wichita Kan W. W. Browne Stork Vards States Bank

Masons Confer With High Officials Visit Planned

The Scottish Rite Masons of Law rehes plan to entertain two high officials of the lodge Jrare in May James D Richardson 35 degree Sovereign Grand Commander and John H Cowles 42 degree Seep ry General Richardson heads a broad jurisdiction Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Colorado Utah Wyoming Accompanied by Cowles and likely other members they will travel to Lawrence and Wichita to attend events

Lawrehes Loilge Jrare James D. Richardson John H. Cowles Mr. Richardson Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Colorado Utah Wyoming Hei Mr. Cowles Lawrence Strom Wichita

Wilson to Campaign in New Jersey for Referendum Bill

President Wilson prepares a two day speaking tour in New Jersey starting from Po'eluck this afternoon to urge voters to pressure Democratic state legislators to pass thebury refer bill and a constitutional convention measure. Also notes that over thirty foreign fire insurance companies will not leave Missouri under the Orr Insurance law.

Washington Wilson Jersey Po‘eluck Legislaure Missouri Jefferson City Inaurance Revere Hin

City Water Report notes good Lawrence supply

The Bacteriological Laboratory reports that yesterday the Lawrence City water condition was good. Friday observed times 4 9 p.m. yesterday and 7 a.m. today are noted in the report.

Bacteriological Laboratory Lawrence City

Drowned in cistern death shocks Vinland family

Floyd Winters aged one year, son of Mr and Mrs Kelly Winters of Vinland, drowned yesterday afternoon in a cistern at the Funk blacksmith shop. The father, unaware, left his wagon for a moment as two other children played nearby. After a two hour search the body was found at seven o clock last night, the tragedy stirring countywide sorrow.

Floyd Winters Kelly Winter Vinland Funk Blackstaith

Chauffeur Fined For Speeding On Broadway

New York May 11 William J Greenwood the chauffeur was fined five dollars for driving at twenty four miles per hour down Broadway today. The passengers were Mrs Margaret Wilson and her escort the President's daughter and Boyd Fisher manager of the Seve ral Centre. Joe Fisher paid the fine.

Broadway New York William J. Greenwood Tnsiead Margaret Wilson Ite Greenwood Anil Boyd Fisher Seevnal Joe Wisher

Democratic Western Senators Protest Tariff Bill

A Democratic protest in Washington during May involved six Western senators led by Newlands Chamberlain Lane Thompson Shattreth and Walsh opposing the tariff bill. They argued the sun and wool schedules were chiefly under consideration, signaling opposition to key duties in the proposed measures.

Washington Wilson Todas Newlands Chamberlain I Lane Thompson Shattreth Walsh Sun Sur

Merchants Quit in Coahuila Over Decree Money Circulation

Foreign merchants in Ciudad Portirico Diaz Sabinas Allende Mazquiza and other Coahuila towns closed shops after decree for vine paper money into circulation. Taxes rose twenty percent to finance the Huerta government and support Carranza pawn.

Washington Ciudad Portirico Diaz, Sabinas Allende Mazquiz Coahuilla Tien Carand Huerta Carranza

Loss of Hawaii to Japan Warned in Senate Talks

A May 1 report says a letter from Episcopal Bishops in Honolulu warned that placing sugar on the free list could cede Hawaii to Japan. Senator Works read the letter in the Senate noting such action would drive nine tenths of whites from the islands, excluding troops.

Washington Hawaiian Islands Works Senate Honolulu

Kling Signs Contract With Kling? Cincinnati Team Signs Kling

Cincinnati signs John Kling of Kansas City to join as catcher. Kling reports Sunday after a trade that sends Boston McDonald and cash from Boston. The deal involves Kansas City born Kling joining the Cincinnati squad for the upcoming season.

Joe Tinka Soe Ncinnati Tean Kansas City Hoy John Kling Kling Cincinnati Pinker Boston McDonald Anil

Topeka Man Dead After Insurance Policy Dispute

W A Caldwell arrived in Topeka to handle an insurance company's appeal after a court ruled a man dead for purposes of a life policy. The deceased's widow received three thousand dollars. Caldwell had quarrelled with his wife after business troubles in Hutchinson and Berkeley California.

Topeka W. A. Caldwell Caldwell Hutchinson Berkley California

Monster Auto Parade Promises Boost for Good Roads

Douglas County mobilizes a monster auto parade tomorrow night to champion Good Roads. Governor Hodges will speak at a banquet after leading the parade through town, campus, and Exposition, with county officials and numerous speakers backing the cause. Local autoists expect a strong turnout for Hodges’ remarks on roads work in Johnson County and state legislation.

Douglas County Douglas Massachusetts Street Eldridge George H. Hodges Johnson County Hodges Not Roads E ‘Otis Perkins Ton Simester J. J. Brady Charles Finch J. Amick Fred. T the Douwslas County

Antis Still Fighting Over Wool Tariff Debate in House

Washington reports the wool schedule split underscoring anti free trade foes as the House resists debate on tariff amendments. Democrats push a 100 million dollar yearly revenue aim from the wool section while clashes over Pacific Coast effects and industry impact arise.

Washington Mar House Treasury Campbell Baltimore Wilson Ail Laker Pacific Coast Representative Baker Iiva Repuiative Falconer Washinton Coner California

Merchants Association Plans Big Fourth Picnic

A Merchants Association committee led by T. J. Sweeney prepares for the annual July Fourth Merchants Picnic. Plans call for city businesses to close for the day while merchants and helpers act as volunteers to ensure a safe enjoyable celebration at the park.

Sweeney Lopes

Military inspection praised for university groups

Lawrence observers report the Regular Army officers led by Colon el Ayer and Col. Metcalf conducted inspections of University Company A and H Company dossntawi pni on its Lest, plus the First Regimental Band. All units reportedly passed a thorough, favorable inspection with visits to Regimental headquarters.

Lawrence Ayer Regular Army Regulars Army Metcalf First Kansas Militia University Dossntawi Pni

Perseverance Record of Aku Student

A Kansas University student, Howard Pinkerton of Olathe, supports himself through school since eighth grade. He waited tables, worked at shops, and saved money. At 22 he passed a Philippine teaching certificate exam and sails May 4 with three other Kansas boys to receive $1200 yearly.

Kansas University Howard Pinkton Olathe Kansas Pinkerton Acacia House Bey Philippine Islands United States Philippines

Farm barn fire at Lake View destroys Eben Baldwin property

A barn on Eben Baldwin’s Lake View farm, occupied by Julius Beurman, burned down this morning. Loss estimated around 4000 dollars. Feed stock perished, house several times caught fire but the fire brigade saved it. The origin is unknown.

Eben Baldwin Lake View Julius Beurman a_breket brigade Efgh Hors

High School Invitations and Senior Class Notes

Invitations for the senior class of APY High School are printed and will be distributed Monday at the school. Caruill Sproul, the class president, handles distribution and collects funds at six cents each. Prof. din, formerly of KVU, lectured at Yale on Pragmatic Realism after speaking at Harvard’s Philosophical Club. Bowler Claretes Bowler, found insane in probate court, is being taken to Topeka State Asylum for evaluation.

Migiens Iu Caruill Sproul Hhem Sprocll Din K. VU Yale University Philosophical Club Harvard Yale Topeka Cummings Towk Claretes Ther

Andrew Carnegie Sees World Peace Via League of Peace

St Louis May 1 Andrew Carnegie spoke at the National Peace Congress urging a League of Peace and an international police to prevent war. He warned war is avoidable only through collective security and non intervention with aggressive nations, predicting President Wilson will gain glory in resolving the war peace question and that a treaty among Britain France and the United States could have prevented conflict if adopted.

St. Louis Andrew Carnegie Congress United States Wilson Mr. Carnegie Army Navy Wes Rons Britain France Germany Japan Willas Saeco Iif Senate

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