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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 2013
Page
1
Promoters in 1882 Lawrence posted bold notices across the Midwest advertising the city. The aim was to draw visitors and settlers by promising a welcoming river experience and a fresh start away from crowded centers.
Lawrence Lawhorn expresses intent to see the grandest sights ever witnessed in the West. He emphasizes travel beyond Kansas and aims to capture iconic landscapes and notable landmarks on a pioneering journey.
More than 50 boats from five collegiate rowing teams will race on the Kansas River at Burcham Park. Onshore activities include kids games food vendors and live music. Admission is free. Event runs noon to 4 p m on October 20 near Second and Indiana streets.
Democrats nominate Randy Rolston and Jean Schodorf to face Republican Kris Kobach in Kansas secretary of state race. They blame Kobach for voting eligibility controversies that left tens of thousands in limbo and fear chaotic polls, as the primary nears in August.
KU Athletics will study Late Night in the Phog procedures after fan complaints of crowd control line cutting and mobbing at Allen Fieldhouse. Associate athletic director Jim Marchiong said the department will examine all protocols and consider changes as thousands were turned away when doors closed at 5:30 p.m. with 16,300 seats filled and estimates of 3,000 to 5,000 denied entry.
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