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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1911

Page

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Commencement Week Events at Haskell College

Haskell hosts a week of ceremonies May 28 to June 1 featuring a Baccalaureate, an inter-society track meet among Hiawatha Webster Lincoln Invincible Native American and Tiawatha groups, a field day, and a Regimental Dress Baccalaureate Review with military drill and color guard. The program includes a theatrical production of Hiawatha and public access to chapel events.

Lawrence Haskell Seewell Maskell Hiv Real Selivester Department of Unuention University Mc Greenwood Kansas City Hiawatha Sale al Ue Aid Webster Lancol Invincible Tiawatha Folletus

Benzine Census Reveals Lawrence Car Trends

A garbled census survey from Lawrence notes a flood of motor vehicles with about 30 horsepower per car on average. Maxwell and Buick vie for popularity while Packards gain silently. local roads see many new cars as the city records rise in auto ownership and insurance uptick.

Kare Bridge Haskell Massachusetts McCook Taweenee Lawrence Mie Maxwell Buick Phert

Kouns Denies Topeka Selection Rumor

Topeka May 2 W Kouns general manager of the A T & S P company authorizes a statement that there is no truth in the report that he has been selected for a sacreds post Kendrick vice president of the company who is now on leave of absence in rape See those fine high grade pocket katy 038 at Smit 3 News Depot.

Kouns St. Topeka Kan Topeka Fo Sacreds Kendrick Cempany

Twilight League Report shows YMCA beats Plumbers 18 to 7

The Twilight League game between the Y M A and Plumbers ended 18 to 7 with strong pitching and hitters kept in check by skilled hurlers. Witherspoon led the Y M A charge striking out batters while the Plumbers, led by Shoiwene, matched pace early but faltered as the game progressed.

Y. M Lenin Mumber Maimier Ardvantas Witherspoon Patras Shoiwene Kiewen

Mrs Wollston Cur of Parsons Calls on President

Mrs Sam Wollston Cur of Parsons Kansas who has shaken hands with every president from Van Buren to Taft called on the president amid storming and paid her respects. She is related to Texan Tennessean Sant Trouston and to Rev Carr rector of Parsons Episcopal Church. Her escort included Senator Curtis of Kansas and Mrs Carrexe in Washington for a son in the Department of Justice.

Washington Sam Wollston Cur Parsons Kans Martin van Buren Taft Sant Trouston White House Curtis Kansas Carrexe Department of Justice

Peace Talks in Juarez Focus on Rebel Assurance

In Juarez on May 20, Dr Francisco Vasquez Gomez and rebel peace negotiators pressed for immediate, credible peace assurances as talks with federal envoy Judge Carbajal proceed. They indicated six rebels nominated for a new cabinet and discussed a possible future presidency and retained cabinet if reform efforts succeed.

Juarez Mex Peare Francisco Vasquez Gomez Vomifisesion Drax Aginy Jodae Carhajal Vy Gomes Carbajal Catty Daday Wonieisea J. Madera Vasquez Gomez Che Bing

Obituary Notice for Mrs. Gregs at Adh Penn Street

Mrs. Gregs died at her home on Adh Penn Street from heart disease. She was 72, long a resident of Lawrence, and survived by two daughters Mrs. Nellie Teving of Chiengt and Mrs. Clara Overiot of Kansas City. Funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Wunteen Street Chapel with burial in Oak Thih Cemetery.

Gregs Mary Francestier Adh Penn Nellie Teving Chiengt Clara Overiot Kansas City Greeg Lawrence Taptehavel Oak Thih

Summer School Offers Manual Training and Domestic Science Courses

The article outlines a summer program in Mathwician Kansas teaching manual training, domestic science, and agricultural education for teachers. It lists courses in domestic science, woodwork, forging, molding, and agriculture, with field excursions and a $3 incidental fee for residents and $20 first term plus $10 each subsequent term for nonresidents.

Strienttural College Agriculture Solere

High School Notes and Commencement Preparations

The Kaysage Department Relief Corps presents a large silk flag to Lawrence High School at a Methodist church ceremony. Seniors finish speeches and mock exams while preparing for Class Day and Commencement. admission fees fund events. Weather and school activities fill late spring with quizes, reviews, and plans for graduation.

Kaysag Department Relief Corps Lawrence Methodist

Packers Charge Discrimination in Cattle Freight Rates

Washington reports that major meat packing interests in the Midwest accuse railroads of discriminating against cattle shipments from Texas to Oklahoma City and Chicago. The Interstate Commerce Commission will study live stock rates, with a hearing starting May 24 and continuing to September 21, amid proposed rate changes and disputes over commission authority to suspend new rates.

Washington Middle West Caule Inter- State Conmerce Commission Mavi Vis Sulzherver Oklahoma Texas Chicago Armenia Swift Tneir Oklahoma City

Woman Sues Santa Fe For Five Thousand Dollars

An erroneous publication in the Journal Word reported Mrs. William Gibson suing Santa Fe for 5000 dollars. No suit was filed. the company settled by paying 500 dollars, totaling 860 dollars in an apparent error.

Dast eWord Wm. Gibson Awl The Santa Fe Huvisil

Golf Club Here The Officers Club at Lawrence Match

Officers Club from Leavenworth plays a return match with the Oread Club in Lawrence today. Lawrence defeated 27 to 3 by the visitors, but hopes for a better score in this rematch.

T Leavenworth Lawrence Oread Vfiewman

Merchants Tervor Team Faces Unclear Opposition

The fragmentary text references a Merchants team and unclear opponents or events. Limited readable details prevent a full summary. no dates, names, or locations are clearly identifiable.

Storm Lashes Allen County Kansas Night of Destruction

A cyclone swept through Allen county damaging homes and a general store, wrecking a brick plant and a barn. Trees were uprooted and roofs blown off as residents faced a heavy rainstorm and strong winds. No serious injuries reported though the community endured extensive damage.

Tulas Kan Allen County Tula

Woodland Park Opens Season With Free Evening Entertainment

Tomorrow Woodland Park launches the season with free attractions at Victor Field and the Rustie Pavilion. Visitors may enjoy ball games, shaded retreats, and an evening bat concert. The four day festival features two daily performances by traveling artists, with plans for ice cream and sausages from park concessions. Lawrence Military Band opens Sunday at 7 30 p m, signaling a summer of ongoing entertainments by the city’s musical group.

Woodland Park J Victor Field Tittle Resort Harrison and Sona Rustie Lawrence Military Band Sun

Jayhawkers Win Opener Against St Louis University

The Tayhawkers defeated St Louis University 8 to 1 as McCarty pitched a strong game. The Kansans built an early lead and maintained pressure with timely hits and solid defense.

Tayhawkers Teir St. Louis University Sterday McCarty St. Louis Int

Baccalaureate Speaker Named for Commencement

TP Slocum of Colorado will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to varsity students with the topic Abundant Life.

TP Slocum of Colorado Follere Wi Yiver

Masonic Funeral for Geo Wilder Held in Chanale

The funeral of Geo Wilder of Chanale was held from the Southern Kansas train today at the Santa Fe station with Masons in charge at the grave. Burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery.

Geo. Wilder iChanale Kansas Santa Fe Oak Hill Cemetery

Attendance drive to shape summer teaching in Kansas

County officials announce the Douglas County Normal Institute opening June 6 with lectures by Prof Alfred J. Pearson and others from Baker and Minnesota State Normal. Mrs Arnett directs a model primary school, a June 17 closing exercises, and certificates offered by mail. Hawley urges teachers attend. compulsory attendance rules lift for summer sessions.

Uust Kansas Hawley Douglas County Normal Jone Alfred J. Pearson Teake University Dune Ltd Filet Mae Lame Teader of Expression Minnesota State Normal Payne Sindy Daly R. Hawle

Harper County Bond Steal Attorney Fights Case to Supreme Court

In Harper County the bond theft case drew attorney Finche to the Supreme Court. Finch led the defense through state courts to the U S Supreme Court and secured release for interest payments deemed outlawed. The plot involved three men who used various schemes to win votes and sell bonds. Baxter Spriggs, a banker, was identified as the planner, later dying violently.

Harper County Supreme Court T. S. Fineh Journal-World Hutchinson Fineh Supreme Euyutt Ate Ye O Elusigede Outlawel Kineh Tom Baxter Spriggs Kansay

Peaceful return of Missouri Pacific strike breakers

Kansas City reports that about 250 boilermakers blacksmiths and machinists at Missouri Pacific shops returned to work after most strike breakers transferred from St Louis to Lisle were moved back. Machinists officials said all striking workers would resume duties. The dispute centers on whether transfers violated a St Louis agreement from last fall.

Missouri Pacific Kansas City St. Louis East Bottoms Missouri Pacific Company

Central 18 Wins Inter-state Track Meet at Lawrence

Kansas and Missouri high school participants gathered for the inter-state track meet in Lawrence. Central High School performed strongly with multiple place finishes including a 12-pound shot put win by J Reber and 50 yard dash victory by Geo Rogan of Westport. Individual and relay awards were slated with gold medals for firsts and silver for seconds.

J. Reber Central Cy Reber Ti Lamb Manuely Coleman Lawrence Geo. Rogan Westport Hardy Catholic Ord L. Norton Viner Alanna D. Taylor Root Clay County Rupert Minvse R. Spauldi Fanual Geo. Ragan Ord. Heghier Bar- City Kans R. Planck Man Rebel Kaem Hare Twas Iivk Kan Sal Dimer K. UW Missouri Kansas Pwenty Kansaus Athletic Association Laureave Iieh School Mauntal Wentworth Military Kansisity Nans Catholy High School Dope Hives Nebraska Iowa Lawrence High Schout Huiunie Hivle Wen Lr. Jos A. Reilly C. FE. McClone T. W. Shotts Don’ Hendrickson James Naismith

Mortgage Filed For 4 Million Dollar Trust Construction

The Kansas Natural Gas Company filed with the register of deeds today a mortgage for 4 000 000 dollars in favor of the Fidelity Trust Company. A supplemental mortgage for the same amount will be filed on Monday.

Big Kansas Natural Gas Company Register of Deeds Idelity Trust Company

Weather Update for Kansas Fair and East Regions

The Kansas forecast shows fair skies tonight with cooler conditions. Sunday will be cooler with more seasonable temperatures across eastern areas.

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