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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
4
May 21 1913 Lawrence Kansas notes public scorn as Jeffries contemplates return to boxing while critics poke at Roosevelt and La Follette. The piece compares age, with Jeffries at 38, and hints at ongoing political and sports banter.
The note states that Mrs Pankhurst denies involvement in kidnapping. It suggests no authorisation was given for the statement and she vows to persist in defending herself against such accusations, claiming to be the last woman in the world to refrain.
Reports describe widespread concern about corn crops as pests, with farmers fearing serious damage if conditions remain favorable for bugs. The discussion highlights anxiety about possible loss and the need for vigilance against further infestation.
A fragment notes a speaker at a June 2 harmony meeting in Topeka denouncing Progressives as discredited leaders of the democratic aid society. The speaker laments difficulty drawing earnest men back, accusing rivals of monopolizing political movements.
The governor brings a state suit against a Kansas City land company tied to interests in a bank and an Olathe newspaper. The action appears connected to long standing grievances and conflicts with local business players in Vernon.
A prominent Winfield banker was found guilty of stealing cigars, devising a plan to buy and pocket more. The text notes the ease of theft when customers select their own cigars and labels the man among the town’s wealthiest. It warns the punishment may have a political impact.
The senate appears to waver over tariffs while the house grows more independent. Fewer port offices are available for patronage, and the president wields his political tool aggressively to shape the Senate. If his tactics prevail, many senators may face defeat next election as the public clamor for free trade remains unmet.
Mrs Sarah T Rorer associate editor of the Ladies Home Journal ridicules Whraens pages carried by newspapers and calls them an insult to the intelligence of women. We share the sentiment though we lack the wording to express it in the smooth tones of Sallie-Linds hors News.
The piece defends Arthur Capper as a strong Progressive hope for governor next year and commends his paper for loyal coverage. It lauds Capper as one of the state’s best men, noting Kansas City Journal World support and the paper’s long commitment to its ideals and battles for better things.
The Journal-World notes the YMCA has begun free swimming lessons for boys, praising the shift from self taught swimming to trained instructors in pools. It highlights the rescue education as part of a broader spirit of service in Lawrence.
The Kansas project tests a special court for the poor where no lawyer pleads and any side may be heard. It resembles a court of oriental design, but its legal quality hinges on the arbiter. Similar experiments in England align with trimming waste in administration and favor impartial decision making.
The writer argues big navies fuel global tension. Nations mirror each other with battleships and diggers, risking economic burden. A universal arms race risks war unless a method is found to curb naval extravagance and restraint in peacetime.
The article notes a shift from frequent schoolyard fights to rare disputes as boys and men no longer bear chips on shoulders. It reflects on past troublemakers and their fines, and suggests nations still bear big navies but may learn later to avoid conflict.
A group of local young girls has organized as assistants to a visiting nurse in Thomasville. The cohort provides essential support, handling preliminary preparations and tasks for the nurse’s rounds. Daughters of town residents volunteer out of a desire to be useful, promising eager aid when the nurse visits.
A Kansas discussion argues memorial services for the Quantrell raid should honor the event without rekindling hostilities. It labels the raid as a private atrocity by non Southerners and urges a sober, nonpolitical remembrance rather than a celebration.
Wichita Beacon reports a trainload of Wichita business men depart for a six day tour through Kansas to advertise the city. The eighth such trip is the first entirely within the state, aimed at drawing trade and growth by meeting territory business contacts and showcasing Wichita in a competitive market.
Local notes report Sheriff Cummings transporting Charles Ward to the state hospital in Topeka this morning. Weather forecast promises clear skies for Saturday’s play festival. Mrs. Barker passes tickets to schoolchildren as ticket sales move forward. Virginia McCall of Lecompton visits daughter Mrs. E. E. Meters in Lawrence. Miss Lucy Harris travels to Clay Center and Blue Rapids for a two week visit. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Harding announce birth of son Trueman Clyde at 1342 Kentucky Street. Mrs. O. H. Williams and Miss Florence visit from Pasadena Cal joining the week ahead.
An advertisement promotes Resinol Ointment as effective for healing sores boils wounds and piles. It asserts doctors prescribe it and urges readers to obtain a free sample and miniature cake of Retinol Soap by writing to Resinol in Baltimore Maryland.
May 21 1913 issue notes Ordinance Ro 953 levying a semiannual license tax for halls theaters and rooms in Lawrence Kansas used for displaying moving pictures for pay. It sets fifty dollar per venue tax, twenty five dollars if admission five cents, requires licensing from City Clerk, details penalties for noncompliance, and specifies payment timing and effective date.
This Week Only features cane sugar for 1.40 a pounds and best Beet Sugar at 1.00 per ib. Two packages Light House Cleanser for 5 ets and one package Ralston's Pancake Flour for 3 ets. Green Circle Seedless Raisin at 5 ets. The advertisement notes TM. Helliston successor to Messenger and a brief note about Messenger family traveling to visit friends in Fort Sebtt.
Kansas utilities probe into peak loading and rail car shortages. Atchison Topeka Santa Fe asks commissions in multiple states to allow higher minimum weights for shipments, expanding scope beyond graind products. Shippers report costly delays and urge increases in box car capacity. The Kansas commission hires counsel to gather data for hearings and coordinate with interstate bodies.
The article surveys St Paul’s Cathedral, tracing its rebuilding after fires and destructions from Roman times to the 17th century. It notes the dome height, Great Paul bell, Nelson and Wellington tombs, crypt car, and the whispering gallery, with Victoria's 1897 anniversary kneeling scene and the cathedral’s prominence amid London commerce. It mentions access through The Mentor weekly and sales at Wolf’s Book Store.
A plan by the Kansas and Oklahoma railroad commissions aims to ease a nine month yearly car shortage. The move seeks better understanding of the general situation to help railroads and shippers solve the vexing problem before the shortage peaks. Also noted is a university concert in Fraser Hall with soloists Professor Wort Morse and Miss Elta Smith performing pieces by Chaminade Sarasate and more. Mrs. Floyd Lawrence visits Junction City for a week.
Washington May 21 Chairman Owen of the senate banking and currency committee said at the White House that an agreement practically has been reached on the fundamentals of currency reforms. He noted that regional reserve banks would mobilize reserves and provide an elastic currency based on United States gold in reserve and prime securities.
Washington May 21 President Wilson today sent for Representative to discuss urgent national affairs. No further details were provided as sources note a private audience is planned to address pressing legislative matters and potential policy shifts.
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