04 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1911
Page
1
Readable fragments indicate a local event scheduled for Thursday in the San Antonio area with uncertain details. The notice references a show or gathering with unclear timing and participants. No concrete names, venues, or organizations are legible enough to confirm.
Confusing OCR text describes a political race at a High School senior class with Greek letters backing tickets. Ralph Ellis and McKone linked to Phi Sigma and Sigma fraternities, Arthur Powell also running with unknown backing. Election slated for Tuesday, with independent ticket hinted.
A fragment from a Kansan style report notes Dr Strong at KU campus addresses on women in college housing. He argues housing is essential, cites past KU enrollment of 12 girls to contrast this year’s shortfall of 15 or more, and references editorials questioning coeducation effects on spirit. The narration mentions a senior law election.
A fragmented account recalls pirates or raiders burying treasure on a farm near a town, with a headquarters in a wide house and seven tails reportedly killed. The legend of gold at the end of a rainbow fuels speculation, while references to Captain Rad and earlier adventures linger as a cautionary tale.
Reports from Rome describe a heavy bombardment of Tripoli by Italian forces. Official dispatches claim principal batteries continued shelling until sunset with limited effect, while ships patrol the area between Sicily and Malta and preparations for a broader operation increase.
The semi centennial and fifteenth reunion of the Fifth Kansas veterans will be held in Lawrence Friday and Saturday, October fifth and sixth. General Powell Clayton will attend as guest of honor, with arrangements for registration at 5 PM and a business session at 2 PM Friday. A city tour and a banquet at the Elkridge are scheduled, with officers to be chosen.
Reports from the colony around Manuel Al Riel de a rumor that Portuguese royalists say the exiled king will be reestablished in the northern parks of Pertnaal tomorrow on the anniversary of the revolution that toppled King Manuel. The claim originates from sources in London and surrounding colonial circles.
Lawrence leaders Mamus Atenson and Marty Wagner are organizing a large class for the General Council of the Fraternal Aid Association. They have worked through Perry Williams town and Lawrence aiming for over a hundred new members, nearing the hundred mark with one week left. The city has long supported the order, now above a thousand members, reflecting strong local backing and interest from Ham and Wagner in recruiting nonmembers.
The note lists Miss Beilai Murphy and Miss Alberta Corbin as committee chairs for the girls and the ladies talent event. Mrs. Prunt.Strone leads the associate committee. Dr Gertrnge Ak antafveleler and others are named as alumni organizers. The program is set for 12:80 in Vo hinsen.
The University Student Council bore petitions for office after a special morning meeting. Candidates include seniors like Earl Amens and Ralph Yoenan, with voting rules restricting campaigning near judges and within ten feet of polling officials.
A rantrage license was granted in Kansas City yesterday to Peter Tot ri, aged 61 years of Lawrence.
General Clayton, 78, praised for a vigorous, storied career in the West wars and postwar public service. He retired from active duty after a lifelong shift between honor, politics, and defense, remaining ardent in Republican circles and Taft-era optimism.
In Washington today an attorney general filed cabinet papers in the Senate a petition concerning principal wartime provisions and an inquiry into actions by various officials. The report notes actions across the commission and government, with reference to corporate ties in Pennsylvania.
The season’s first frost touched Lawrence last evening signaling cooler days ahead. Local observers note hints of changing weather and potential impacts on hay fever and daily routines as autumn advances.
Mise Parvish, sister of Waller Varvish who recently tried suicide near Flagstaff, travels to Arizona with the wounded man. She remains with him until his condition improves, steady in support despite danger rumors.
Winners listed for mower garden and best vegetable garden contests. First prize in mower garden worth 5 dollars awarded to Edward Learned. second prize to three children. Best vegetable garden first prize went to Lawrence Lamb with subsequent prizes to Lawrence Clark, Lawrence Coustout Rest, Winnie Davis, and others. Committee members Mrs George Baker and Mrs T L Hratiy visited schools to present awards. A California winner Roy Bond will have prize mailed.
Sheriff’s posse and bloodhounds pursue masked robbers after a six mile south of Bartlesville Oklahoma train hold up. Gunmen stopped the locomotive cutting the express and baggage cars looted valuables including mail and express ears, then fled into Osage County hills with the masked men.
In a turbulent scene at Cheyenne and Salt Lake City, Taft and Roosevelt figures clash in a wild West atmosphere. The president’s tariff veto policy and campaign stops are described amid riders, speeches, and a noisy crowd. Local officials and senators such as Warren and Carey are noted alongside earlier champions and challengers.
In St Louis the annual American Fisheries Association meeting showcases blue prints from the state's Upad's department under Prof J L Dyche. Dyche presents New and Improved Fish Hatcheries for Kansas with prints illustrated and open to discussion. The gathering includes top fisheries minds whose views aim to guide Kansas and the region.
Reports from McComb Mississippi say Governor Noel ordered the Laurel and Yazoo City militia to the city to back troops amid Illinois Central strikebreakers sheltering in the town. A mass meeting pledged protection for departing strikebreakers, while clashes near the railroad shops left several injured or killed and warrants issued for dozens.
Fragmentary OCR reports a proposed spring start by Fischer, Waars, and Ernst on extending fronts along Henry Street. The plan suggests replacing gray brick fronts and adding new storefronts at several landmarks including Newmark's, Peckham, and Woodward stores.
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