24 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
1
Governor We R Stubbs spoke before Lawrence audience on campaign issues and his administration. He defended enforcement of the Honor Law, the bank commissioner, and state finances including a $100,000 loan and a quarter million treasury balance. He touted Blue Sky Law and penitentiary reform while addressing tax increases blamed on him.
The speech by Governor Stubs in Lawrence drew strong reactions as attendees attacked trusts and blamed Republicans for job losses. He defended state racing taxes, education funding, and rising state costs while urging action on big national issues and trust regulation.
General Felix Diaz was captured as rebels collapsed in Vera Cruz. Reports say Diaz urged his men that federal forces would join the rebellion, prompting rebels to abandon resistance. Spies denounce participants while foreigners are praised for protecting civilians. normal life edges back with rail and telegraph repairs underway.
Sunday School convention program listed with sessions including openin g, training classes, and discussions led by Rev Stauffer and Prof A G Mitchell of Lawrence. Morning topics cover opposition of Scribes and Pharisees, afternoon includes devotional service and course of study. Also notes death of Mrs M C Edie and upcoming Democratic meeting at Baldwin along with two marriage licenses in Kansas City and local.
Thomas Kley was executed by firing squad in Salt Lake City for the murder of grocer George Fassell. The crime involved robbery at Fassell’s store with accomplice Marty Thorne, who was executed last month. Fassell was killed as he stood with hands raised, ending the case.
A Douglas County man seeks the United States Senate seat in the upcoming Kansas election. He has served Douglas County and Lawrence in prior trusted roles and aims to represent them in Washington. The piece urges Douglas County and Lawrence voters to support W R Stubbs for the top state office.
Milton Fairchild of Boston brings a three lecture visual moral instruction program to Haskell next week. The University of Kansas extension unit will distribute the program across Kansas schools this winter, first in the Indian schools for boys and girls.
Local forecast indicates generally fair conditions across Kansas tonight and extending into Friday. No precipitation expected, with mild to warm daytime highs and cooler nights shaping the pattern for the next 24 hours. Trimmed for readability from the brief weather bulletin.
Douglas County Roosevelt club meets at Court House this evening to map the county campaign. The group plans countywide meetings in the days before the election and considers a schoolhouse campaign. Several members urge broader participation with Progressives and Roosevelt supporters likely to attend.
Dr Anna Howard Shaw and other suffrage speakers will visit Lawrence next Sunday with five addresses planned in the campaign to push the amendment. A monster rally is being planned for the days before election, with meetings across the week including Fort Scott and nearby towns.
Trial over the Gambler Rosenthal murder concluded with Judge Gath presiding. Becker faced possible electric chair while defense sought reasonable doubt. Prosecution argued Becker orchestrated a conspiracy with accomplices Webber Vallon, with jury deliberating on Becker’s role and mental capacity.
Constantinople Oct 24 Bulgarian and Turkish reports claim victory as Serbian forces near Kumanova suffer heavy losses. Bulgarians seize fortress, opening path toward Adrianople as Balkans drama unfolds with major battle anticipated.
In the Welding District north of Berlin crowds raid butcher shops injuring many. Looting and arson are reported as authorities deploy a strong police force. Other districts are closed and barricaded amid fears of further disturbances.
The notice urges residents to confirm voter registration and re register if they did not vote in the last general election or changed street addresses. It warns late registration will not be accepted after the deadline and reminds those who have never voted must register before casting a ballot.
Chicago police seek motive for the shooting of Rose Sunnis of Bridgeport a recent Chicago arrival. They doubt the confession by Joe Bunano known as Clezea Joe given as claimed reasons. Police still believe the victim revealed white slave traffic operations in Bridgeport, raising motive questions.
Shorty Ogden and Charles Curtis from Lawrence have passed the Washington state bar exam and will practice there. The report notes both men completed the requirements and plan to practice in the state in the west.
In Claremore Oklahoma H Triplett of Collinsville was found guilty in district court today of murdering Deputy Sheriff Starr at Collinsville last month. He was sentenced to life imprisonment by the jury. Viscount Peel dead in London.
Italian detective Clartes Venture, who aided the Lawrence strike investigation, testifies as the Erter case jury hears how a crowd at a church on the day of riots urged strikers to throw down stairs and threaten workers.
Roosevelt nears return to public duty as doctors report improving strength after a night of rest. Colonel Roosevelt walked freely, felt no pain, and fatigue remains his only persistent reminder of injury. with a New York speech planned and possible rallies in Oyster Bay and nearby towns before election day, supporters like George W. Perkins and Dr. Scurry Terrell monitor his progress.
Chicago reports many witnesses wanted in the federal investigation of Jack Johnson have disappeared or left the city. Subpoenas were issued for others not yet called as the grand jury resumes, Cameron to testify first when hearings reopen. Funeral services are set for Newton C. Johnson at 3:30 PM from the home with burial at Oak Hill.
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