Fragmented Editorial Snippets From Lawrence Kansas May 5 1913
A collection of disjointed items from the Lawrence Kansas scene dated May 5 1913. Includes critiques on songs and censorship Fumigation of song content remarks on Ulster County Gazette mention of Portugal and a political clash among Charlie Scott Stubbs Murdock Curtis and Malvane plus progressive and reactionary tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Scott
Stubbs
Murdock
Curtis
Malvane
Mulvane
Debate Over Laws and Roads in State Speech
The speaker attacks excess legislation while calling for permanent roads funding. He recalls past road paving fights and questions why national policy should override state law. He notes applause for the president’s approach and warns lawmakers to respond or face electoral consequences. Potential costs and roadwork plans are discussed in the context of Douglas County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Progressives Urged to Vote Present on Tariff Bill
Discussion in Congress centers on the tariff bill with calls for immediate action. Some say progressives should vote present to avoid delaying reform while acknowledging Democrats can pass the package and bear responsibility. The debate notes inequities will be addressed later as tariff reductions proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Kansas spirit and John Brown cited in tariff debate
The piece argues against tariffs as a reform, praising John Brown as a symbol of Kansas and the indomitable Kansas spirit. It warns of political maneuvering to reorganize government services, notes forests cut and floods, and calls for sensible water regulations, drainage, and better drought and flood management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osawatomie
John Erol
John Brown
Kansas
Debates on Bribery and Direct Election in 19th Century Senate
A 1881 discussion recalls a legislator revealing a $2000 bribe to vote for Clauncey Depew for U S senate, amid Kansas and New York incidents. The piece argues the need for a truly representative government, where people select representatives and hold them accountable, challenging the idea of direct senate election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clauncey M. Depew
United States Senate
Kansas
A.M. York
Pomeroy
Ingalls
York
Samuel H. Bradley
Colorado
United States
Senate
A P Not Unfair Attacks and Journal World Fights Back
A Chicago socialist paper accused the Associated Press of unfair news distribution. The Journal-World defends its AP membership and integrity, denying suppression and false coloring while urging restraint as it counters the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P
Chicago
Associated "Press
Journal-World
Foe
Associated Presé
Charleston Gazette Reports On Armored Car Incident
Charleston West Virginia April 26. The Lawrence Daily Journal replies to a Socialist paper claim that an armored car attack occurred in Boil Grove near Charleston. The Gazette says the territory is within fifteen miles and no local reports confirm the event. The Associated Press reports on the strike have been fair and impartial. Cal Ashcraft, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apt
Socialist Paper of
Chicago
Quinn ‘Mortor
Boil Grove
Gazette
Associated 1As
A Associated Press
THE
Charleston Gazette
Cal Ashcraft
Manazer
Don’t Know They Have Appendicitis Reported
The item notes that many Lawrence residents suffer chronic appendicitis with mild symptoms from gas sour stomach or constipation. It mentions Dick Brothers druggists advising a single dose of buckthorn bark glycerine etc as Adler i ka remedy, claiming instant relief.
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Lawrence
Dick Brothers
Weather forecast shows warm east and cold northwest
The bulletin predicts above normal temperatures east of the Mississippi and below normal over plains and Rocky Mountain regions. Frequent showers in the central valleys and southern states the first half of the week, with fair but warm eastern weather early, then unsettled by Wednesday and some frost in western and northern regions.
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Washington
Rocky Mmountain
Mississippi River
Plains States
Rocky Mountain
Plateau Ons
Great Central
Rockmon Plantan
North- Western
Plantesin
Fragmentary Transit Report On Trolley Brake Incident
A fragmentary report describes a trolley accident scene where the motorman may have failed to take up slack, with Mr. Skinner noting the brake was first applied in darkness and questioning if the motorman released the brake in time. The account suggests the trolley remained stationary after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Skinner
Texas Wonder advertised cure for kidney and bladder troubles
Baldwin Aldwin News reports a Kansas testamonials advertisement for Texas Wonder claiming cures for kidney and bladder issues in men women and children. The piece also covers Miss Jessie Smith of Chaube winning first place in the Inter-High Declamatory Contest at Baker University with prize money and judges listed.
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Texas
Kansas
B.W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Smith
Charute
Baldwin
Centenary Hall
Baker University
Jessie Smith
Cha' Aute
Kau
Baker
Leach
Audi- Ruth
Kirwin High School
Helen Thambre
Hazel Swayzer
Edgerton
Nowaday
Pres. Mason
B.U
Judgneyt
All Kansas basketball honors list captains and teams
Liston and Allderdice of Baker placed on the All Kansas basket team. The article lists First Team players Saunders, Peterson, Liston, and Allderdice with school affiliations. It notes a Second Team including Granger, McCallum, Carlson, Ream, and Allderdice with various Kansas colleges. The championship committee, including Quivley, Cox, Lowman, and Prof. Phillips, selected the teams by their own criteria and declared Baker and KSU LC tied for the Kansas championship on percentage.
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Chambers
Wlain
Gale
Saunders
K_ 8
A. C
Peterson
Bethany
Liston
Baker
Sellabinge
Cotland Bowl
Alu
Ruards
Granger
E! and
McCallum
Teapt
Carlson
Ream
Washburn
Allderdice
Quivley
St. Marys
Coxeh
Lowman
ALC
Prof
Phillips
Southwestern
Kansas
Kos
ULC
Car Jumps Track Leaves Injured Passengers
A trolley car derailed near University Hill, tipping onto its side after plowing through an embankment. Passengers, many students, were injured. motorists praised Motorman Guy Joyce for fighting the brakes as the car left the track. Doctors and ambulances rushed victims to hospitals and homes.
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Guy Joyce
the. Motorman
Skin Troubles and Blood Remedy Claim
An advertisement promotes a $1.00 bottle claimed to cure skin diseases and blood troubles including eczema lupus psoriasis and malaria. It asserts the remedy acts in the blood to purge impurities through liver stomach and intestines and invites readers to consult Swift & Co at 437 Swift Building for free personal advice.
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Nat Wren
Swift
Spe
le Co
Baker triumphs in rainy tennis and track events
Baker College faced Wm. Jewell College of Liberty Mo on a rainy Saturday with tennis wins by Jewell and Laury and a track meet led by Baker’s firsts in the mile two mile shot put and sprints. Rain limited events as the track stayed heavy and several hurdles relays and field events were postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Jewell
College‘ of Liberty
Laury
Jewell
Baker
Rhodes
Stevens
Wan
Jewell Bby
Jewel
and. Moore
Hign Ker
Wiry
Ba ‘Ker
Jet
Eli Gateway
Laocoon Group in Art and Myth Explored in Mentor
The Mentor presents a detailed look at the Laocoon sculpture and its myth, tracing its history from Greek epic to Roman legend. An authoritative essay by Prof. J. C. Van Dyke of Rutgers College accompanies a vivid reproduction, with background on Apollo Neptune and Troy.
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Milo
Apollo
Laocooi
J. C. van Dkye
Rutgers College
Troy
Latecon
Neo
Ténedos
Laocoon
Fielte
Aesculspius
Neptune
Ladevon
Lizine
Cpimie
Néptune
Laccoon
Journal-World
Associated Newspaper
Fourth Ave
Nineteenth ‘St
New York
Wolf's Book Store
Massachusetts Street
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Associated Press
Rinse Ais Oo
Ulster County
N. Y
Portugal
J.J. Bill
Mr. Hill
New ‘Jersey
Met
Waeter
Mapater
Beneral
Dome
Texas’ Democrat
Inday
Alt Mason
George Matthew Adama
Charleston
W. Va
Lawrenc Daily Journal
World
Kans
Baldwin Aldwin ‘News
University Hill
McCook
Loudbi
Team
Conte
MFO. CO
Oxden Ave
Kodak
Raymond's Drug Store
Hood
T. N
Jackson Bldg
Wisteria
Japan
McCulloch’s
T. D. Funk
Peoples Bank
Wiedemann 'S
Tees
Ase
Aero- Wagon
Hilliard
Fein
Associated’ Newspaper School, Inc
Harry Leon Wilson
Bean
Wall St
Geo. W
Bunker
New York Tribune
New Penna. Station
Doubleday, Page & CO
Garden City
Salman
Hustler Grogery
W. F. Higgins & Co
Mass
Practice Co
Park Heteel
Chas. Elwell, Secy- Treas
Whale
Pencleton
Poehler
Che
Mihotesalo Grocers
Stein-Bloch
Nun Nash
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