23 May 1914
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1914
Page
1
City commissioners have completed a budget showing receipts of 12880 and expenses of 46720. They will request permission from the tax commission to issue warrants to cover current costs through December.
Report notes community crews using 18 gallons of paint to mark telephone poles along the Red Line. Local volunteers and workers in Shawnee County focus repainting and renewal efforts, aided by neighbors and area residents.
Longtime Union Pacific railroad man Brinkerhoff died after fifty years of service. He started as a very junior worker and rose through the ranks, earning a reputation as a hard worker and a strict supervisor. His death is widely mourned by local employees and community members alike.
Last week the Southern diocese of the eastern Kansas convened in Lawrence for a visit to Trinity Church. The church will entertain delegates with a five service program and a reception for Bishop Millspsnieh. An ordination of Mar Neil Stanley is planned, with a woman’s auxiliary meeting for Daughters of the Kang in connection.
The Gospel team, notable businessmen of the capital city, will conduct morning and evening services at the Baptist Church and host a mass meeting in the afternoon. A large group of prominent Javmen will be featured, with testimonies and a sermon emphasizing Christian citizenship and religious revival. The program includes readings, singing, and a community outreach aim, led by church officials and Gospel leaders.
Jurors found Charles Becker guilty of first degree murder in the Rosenthal case. Becker collapsed and his wife wept as he was taken to the Tombs. The verdict marked a reform era shock to police corruption and prompted a potential appeal.
Haskell prepares for spring commencement with sermons and festive events. The institution highlights strong teaching, solid administration, and planned programs including band concerts, demonstrations, and public exercises across June.
Dr Jones showcases a new Lungmotor device at his Kansas office to revive drowning victims and those in shock. The machine discharges oxygen and air mixtures to restore breathing, with faster, more effective action than prior models. Demonstrations showed the device aiding firefighters and city responders in simulated smoke incidents.
Memorial Sunday observances hosts veterans and families gathering at Plymouth Congregational Church Sunday morning May 24. The event features a sermon by CG. en Hints and remarks by Commander Crowder and Brig Owens. Memorial rites include reserved seating for old soldiers and participation by Sons of Veterans and auxiliary units.
Fifteen prominent patrons of the Third Ward School convene at Trinity Lutheran Church to discuss matters concerning the school building and related finances. Attendance is urged to ensure full participation in the meeting set for Monday.
Lawrence merchants announce Dollar Days with deep discounts across stores. Advertised bargains include clothing and goods from ALD Carroll Smiths and Ober Clothing, with big crowds expected and thousands of dollars saved by shoppers next weekend. Local banks and firms listed as participants amplify the event.
McZeever delivered the commencement address at the Valley Falls Eigh school closing last night. A tale of twenty years and a green country boy from Valley Falls High School is recalled. He returned home and spoke to the graduating class about what he learned, an occasion filled with memories and admiration for pluck and achievement.
The final chapel day is scheduled for May 29 with speaker Prot veblin of Boston on freedom in education. Faculty attendance is planned and the event will be emphasized as important. Dean and club members address civic problems, and a large chapel service is slated.
McCook plans a regular track meet at Woodland Park field with prizes and pennants. Program includes sprint and relay events, with awards for top finishers and a dismissal of students at 3:20 p.m. Parents attending encouraged as event features place drills and high school choir numbers.
An anonymous report states a first conference will convene tonight at the request of Mexican mediators in Niagara Falls. Delegates from both nations including Bryan, John Lind, and Charles A. H. Douglass, representing the Constitutionalist Agency, are to attend to discuss Carranza’s representation at the Niagara Conference.
The Lawrence board of education seeks a special election on June 3 1914 to approve a $75000 bond issue for three new school buildings. One site on the north side near Massachusetts street, one on the south side, and another on Rhode Island street. The plan aims to replace Lincoln school and provide essential facilities, with the city voting to authorize construction and equipment.
Fragmentary OCR describes hospitals near capacity with admissions still rising and plans tied to a funeral event. Mentions a Negro colony in Roryland Me and a planned voyage to establish a settlement on the Gold Coast of Africa, with Galveston cited as a pickup point for colonists.
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