25 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
1
Allied forces press for peace as Durkish troops near Servia face collapse. Constantine, Greek crown prince, formally enters the Turkish city of Servia after a concerted three-pronged assault by Greek forces. Bulgarians and Turks suffer heavy losses as fighting spreads.
Ww F Presby a former Lawrence resident died in a Topeka hospital where he had been treated for tuberculosis. The funeral will be Sunday in Lawrence with Watkins Mortuary handling arrangements. He was 82 and long active in the community.
H. T. Clark and family returned from the wheat belt to report threshing nearly 100000 bushels. The crew, including his son-in-law, faced hard work and weather but kept steady. Average yield cited around 4.63 bushels per run.
The District Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting planned for November 7 is postponed to November 14 15 due to the death of George J Barker. A break in at Phi Delt House is under investigation with warrants to be sworn for the alleged parties. Lectures by Fairchild of Boston are rescheduled for November with further details forthcoming.
Weather brief notes fair tonight with warmer conditions Saturday. Forecast mentions west portion and TM area, with no precipitation in the evening. Times indicate updates at 7 am and 2 pm today.
A joke booklet claiming to show the opposite view of woman suffrage drew calls for copies while some offended readers blame publishers for injuring the cause. Blank pages inside the pamphlet contrasted with a cover claiming to present arguments against women voting. Meanwhile Routers Section at the University schedules a meeting at 1:80 and a football tryout and parade through Menak Field with the University band leading.
The Roosevelt club in Lawrence outlined a county wide Progressive campaign with meetings at multiple towns on set dates in late October and early November. Speakers from Lawrence and state figures will headline events while registration and turnout efforts were organized, though county candidates did not attend and some members favored the straight Republican ticket without a formal statement from candidates.
Poem by Willard A Wattles. A captain steadies a troubled ship as pilots quarrel at the wheel. The speaker recalls guiding the nation through time and maintaining faith despite the chaotic night at sea.
Lawrence women prepare for a Progressive party day observing Founders Day on Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday. under Mrs Medill McCormick they will distribute literature and sell badges at local shops to fund the national campaign. similar events planned nationwide as local volunteers man distribution booths and meet the voting public on the streets and at depots.
A meeting is to be held this evening at 8 o clock at Pilgrim Congregational Church on Dorsey Street off Kansas City Avenue in Lawrence. Roosevelt supporter Mr Green is featured among speakers, with Mr Brady also to offer a brief address. A large audience is desired for the gathering.
University students heard Jacob Billikart, director of the Kansas City Board of Public Welfare, describe the board’s work. He outlined reforms like indeterminate sentencing for petty offenders, farm work as an alternative to the workhouse, and programs such as the Pre Employment Bureau and Municipal Leases Bureau, emphasizing reductions in recidivism and aid to families.
President Roosevelt returns to active campaign duties for the first time since being shot. He dictates letters to Progressive leaders and begins preparing a speech expected next week, as his secretary John Melirath accompanies him in New York.
The Republica candidate for Congress is confident with support across the district but insists local help is needed now. Douglas county’s interests demand a homegrown effort to ensure a large majority. Opponents campaign mainly in their home county, so supporters must mobilize to offset any local color and propel victory by at least 2500 votes.
Ten Kansas colleges sent delegates to a Topeka gathering forming the Inter Collegiate Democratic League. Charles Delve of Kansas led the new group as president with Glen Logan of Washburn as vice president and A B Johnson of Ottawa as secretary. W C Timmons of Southwestern was named treasurer. Delegates from K U and the Wilson Club also attended. The league aims to support the remaining campaign period ahead of elections.
The Democratic meeting at the courthouse in Lawton tonight at eight features B. Little of Olathe and the state attorney general candidate. Little will discuss campaign issues and explain ballot marking and mail voting procedures for voters away from home. J B Fugate, Douglas County Democratic Central Committee chair, urges a large turnout. Also noted are services for Mrs. Edie Short at her home on Saturday.
New York October 25 Lieutenant Becker was found guilty of first degree murder over the Herma Rosenthal case. Jury verdict at 12:05 am states death in the electric chair to be set later by Supreme Court Justice Goff on October 30. Defense plans immediate appeal as Becker faces execution after sentencing.
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