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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1913
Page
1
Panic erupts as a grandstand at Long Beach California collapses during a Queen Victoria memorial ceremony. Dozens dead or missing as crowds surge toward the stage, with mayor and police mounting emergency response from Los Angeles.
The second annual Play Festival is on in South Park this afternoon. A crowd gathers to see the little folks perform their play. The event draws Langrance residents and grows in popularity with a sunny afternoon turnout.
The body of a boy named Billie Bob Atkingon was moved to Nevada, Maine, for last rites. The funeral was largely attended by new friends in Lawrence. The boy was known and mourned across the town. The Wyile family accompanied the body to Nevada for the services.
The Medics of a university fraternity face disruption after a Pan-Hellenic rule links initiation to completed term work. The Pi Beta Pi house at 1415 Rhode Island is vacated and the Kappa Sigs move into the Usher home, with Betas relocating to the former. Also reported, seven clairvoyants were indicted in Chicago on charges of conspiracy to defraud.
London May 24 reports a Nevada steamer carrying about 200 passengers struck a mine in the Gulf of Sunsita and sank. Despatches from Constantinople say the Nevada, owned by the Hadji Daout Company, was operating in the eastern Mediterranean.
Lamia Lucas, a farmer of Richmond Indiana, confessed to killing his wife with a billy and pouring kerosene on the bedding before setting their home ablaze last September. Police announced the arrest and hinted at further investigations amid reopened inquiry and Lucas’s odd behavior at the station.
Tokio May 24 The condition of Emperor is reported to be improving doctors declare they are confident he will recover His majesty is cheerful and medicine notes progress in his health in the latest dispatches from Tokyo.
Lawrence plans a nationwide tribute with an August 22 memorial day to honor those who died in the Quantrett raid. A 15 member committee, to include one third survivors and women, will organize the memorial with newspaper announcements and public participation. The aim is a collective reflection, patriotism, and fitting ceremonies in Lawrence.
F C Merrill has long shared bouquets with the Journal-World readers and today Mrs Merrill contributed spring peonies for 113. The flowers’ beauty and Merrills’ love of blooms are highlighted as they bring cheer to the office.
Tribute at the Unitarian church honors Professor and Mrs William Herbert Garruth before their departure to California. Friends and co workers in the church and community speak of his long service as a church worker. Garruth plans to attend Stanford University next year.
A church program honored Prof Carruth with a farewell via a service and song by Sun School children. Mrs Carruth and Phillip Stev Hill performed organ music, followed by a touching address and a brief reception. Carruth departs to Stanford after years of service, with a verse from a church publication praising maternal pride and sacrifice.
Missouri swept the Missouri Valley event as Swartz and Woods defeated KE in the doubles final this morning with a 6-2 6-1 score. Richardson and A Richardson reached the doubles final.
A team from Dread Golf Club left this morning for Kansas City to play against the Evanston Team at Evanston elthi links. The event sets the stage for a tense contest as the clubs meet on distant turf with bragging rights at stake.
Yesterday the Lawrence city water condition was reported as good. No issues noted with supply quality or safety in the brief observed status.
A Lawrence columnist denounces reformers as misdirected and blames local neglect for social decay. The piece questions moral panic, urges responsibility from County Attorney in a teen scandal, and critiques idle youth, wages, and public reform while calling for work, home values, and vigilant civic duty. (Continued on Page 3 Column 4).
A bustling building scene in Lawrence this summer shows over fifty homes either completed or under construction along the city edges and near streetcar lines. Builders report activity with cottages and small bungalows rising near oxy lines, as several larger houses go up elsewhere as the season continues.
Tony Williams declared himself to hold a writ of habeas corpus and freed himself from the city jail after severing a jail bolt with improvised tools. Police found him with friends near Williams, who was serving 120 days for a probation violation. prior court action upheld city sentences including fines.
The Republican executive committee weighs a special national convention after the November defeat. Conciliation leaders push for early action while many favor postponement. A proposal argues the current representation basis harms party democracy and a convention is needed next year.
Leo M. Frank was indicted by the grand jury today for the murder of a fourizen old person. The case centers on a high profile local superintendent linked to the crime and the indictment marks a pivotal step in the legal proceedings.
Amada May 24 Leather weight fighter McCarty dies after a blow just below the heart delivered by Arthur Pelkey in the first round of a ten round heavyweight bout in Amada. Referee Eadie Smith counted to ten as McCarty collapsed. He died about thirty five minutes later from heart failure reportedly induced by the blow. Spectators were unaware at first, and authorities considered possible legal action.
The Washington report outlines revised federal penitentiary structure at Leavenworth Kansas within the justice department. Major changes include reorganized divisions and new revenue focus with officials cited.
Severe fighting resumed today near Saloniki as Greek and Bulgarian forces clash. Infantry and artillery engage intensely, with reports of heavy exchanges and ongoing shelling affecting the front lines.
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