24 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1911
Page
1
William Jennings Bryan will speak in Lawrence on Wednesday evening November 1 to support Joseph Lazeart for Congress to fill the vacancy caused by a death. Bryan arrives about seven and leaves the same night. A fraternal aid meeting is held to accommodate all who wish to hear him.
A large crowd gathered as the Rosebud lottery began with singing and celebration. Winners were drawn in Gregory S D with names including William Rolwrt U I and Gieurve featured among early selections. prizes and a nearby hot feed followed the drawing.
Citizens State Bank announces its elected officers and readiness to commence operations. The filing notes new leadership team and plan to begin banking services promptly.
Contracts set for fixtures and date for formal opening in Massachusetts announced. Bank to open at 24 Mass Street on December 1 with vault being built and leak end details noted. President C K Cashier C W Sparr and directors listed among officials. opening marks new business phase.
A Tate, head basist and secretary of the Board of Health, is identified in a matter concerning the Verdi Grais river territory. The record notes conditions Bi and references a contract related to the board’s oversight.
Irregular forecast notes indicate cloudy unsettled conditions tonight and Wednesday. Mentions cold spells and west region, with references to yesterday, today, and 2 p.m. today. Source text is partially unreadable but implies unsettled weather across Kansas with variable conditions.
Topeka hosts the state teachers gathering November 9 and 10 with a full program of social events and education talks. Key speakers include Governor Wilson appointment and national education leaders, plus Dozen notable educators from across the United States.
Tomorrow afternoon a gathering for those interested in playground movements will be held. Dr James Naismith will discuss playgrounds and how they benefit children. Everyone with an interest is invited to attend as plans for a Lawrence playground are discussed and forthcoming announcements anticipated.
An Olden wedding notice describes the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J C Dodds. The piece lists numerous relatives and friends from Ohio Kansas, Maine, and California who attended or sent congratulations, noting the long marriage and shared memories. The tone mirrors a local society column celebrating a milestone and listing names and towns.
A sweeping Kansas Board of Health ruling requires every town to have its ground water tested for simple substances and submit samples to a state university for analysis. Tests will rotate monthly each year, ensuring statewide coverage with Lawrence cited as an example. The plan aims to guide water quality and is praised as a fine statewide effort.
An odd rural note from Lawrence reports F Hirubukon driving five hogs to Union Pacific stock yards in his automobile. The pigs traveled safely inside the vehicle while the owner mused about a pair of shoes that would suit perfectly.
A Denver crime case centers on a mailed tip claiming the killer would strike again and advising police to examine women in Ellsworth or Omaha. The letter bore a postmark from another state and influenced investigators before being deemed a crank missive.
Proceedings outline at council session with officers and judges named for election tasks. Reports address fountain funding, water bonds, alley paving issues, and curb/wagon tire width impacts on street maintenance. Referred items include a north side fine street sidewalk, water main concerns, and alley repairs via committee review.
The regents session today accepts the first wing of the new administration building. Minor changes discussed regarding black hoards, but both items deemed of importance.
Regents reply to Governor Stubbs accepts the invitation for a Kansas delegation to visit Wisconsin. The letter outlines ongoing university work, dates, and planned practical studies, including fertilizer and agricultural experiments, with extensive schedules and institutional considerations for state advancement.
An odd specimen of strawberries is presented at the Journal-World Office today. The report notes unusual markings and references several local garden sources and markets for comparison.
Dozens of Dunkards known as German Baptists gathered at Willow Springs Church on Saturday and Sunday for the observed annual Love Feast. Free dinner fed more than five hundred attendees. Foot washing, the Lord's Supper, and breaking of bread followed by a shared meal marked the sacred rites. The community emphasized communal worship and distinctive practices.
The festival lists sixteen ladies in chorus and Dean Skilton will premiere North Caroling Legend an original symphonic poem. The event, a local highlight, will feature student singers, orchestral sections, and a special platform under construction.
A university gymnast slipped from the parallel bars and fell to the floor, suffering temporary paralysis from head to waist. He was attended by Dr. EL J. Chambers and transported to university hospital for treatment. No bones were broken, and he was expected to recover in a few days.
Fragmentary text describes a visible object in the western sky near dawn, mentioning a comet or meteor and a reference to Venty Srsity. Ambiguous names and fragmented sentences prevent solid facts.
Col Wilder Metcalf reports on a congressional bill discussion involving mobilization pay for enlisted men and officers. The meeting reviewed how to push the measure through to the next session, with Brigadier General Heufman and Col Metcalf presenting, and comments on a trolley car transfer and other local items of interest.
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