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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
8
Mosse fears injuries and lineup shifts will hinder Kansas as Manhattan Aggies bring a stronger squad to McCook field. Martin returns but Miller remains ineligible for extra credits. Coaches brace for a fierce contest with key players braced to perform under pressure.
Garland Stahl rose from freshman prank target to legendary Illinois football and baseball star. He played guard, then left field and catcher, earning fame for ferocity on the field, key home runs, and a record 444 batting average in 1903. His prowess drew interest from Chicago clubs, yet he remained a college icon and later coach.
A court trial ends with Lieutenant Becker found guilty of murder. The verdict follows hours of jury deliberation after a dramatic courtroom scene near the Tombs. Becker faces the electric chair with appeals expected, while related cases in the Rosenthal matter move forward in Albany.
Lincoln, Oct. 25. A. W. Woody’s adjoining orchard near Lincoln drew wide notice this year. About 75 acres with around 4,000 bushels expected to be harvested. Apples sold mostly at 40 to 60 cents per bushel, some at 1.50. Trees heavily laden, many limbs broken, fruit abundant, demand strong with shipments to neighboring towns. Woody bought the 75 acres for about 900 dollars in 1906.
A 1908 Republican campaign pamphlet excerpt extols Theodore Roosevelt as the greatest friend to African Americans, listing officeholders and reforms, praising his fairness and urging colored voters to back the primary ticket, while denouncing prejudice and praising Taft.
Medicine advertisement promises relief for kidney and bladder troubles in men and women and bladder regulation in children. States mail order treatment costs 1.00 for two months and mentions testimonials from Kansas. Includes reference to Dr E W Hall St Louis and insurance line.
John Reber, Kansas City Central High School alum and Kansas Univ freshman, set a new shot put mark yesterday with a 40 feet 2 inches throw. The 16 pound shot surpassed the former record of 39 feet 6 inches held by Beemer. Reber, a top first year athlete, is expected to become a strong contributor to the varsity track squad, though freshmen can win varsity letters only by breaking inter class records in spring. He received the cup for the event in the free for all meet at McCook.
Amusement listings note the famous thief alias Jimmy Valentine, famed for vault-opening by touch rather than code. The Paul Armstrong play has drawn wide praise for two years, with strong New York notices from Wallack's Theatre and Eastern city audiences.
Amusements notice that Walker Whiteside will perform in The Typhoon at the Bowersock on Monday Oct 28. He portrays a young Japanese nobleman in a role praised as an intimate, voracious Oriental study by leading New York and Chicago critics. Prices range from 50 cents to $2.00.
The Exposition Four, famed for versatility in vaudeville, will headline with expert musicians singing and dancing. They perform in elaborate plush stage settings and make distinct costume changes, promising top box office in a decade. Prices range from 50 cents to $3.00 with ads noting low rates.
Kansas City reports steady market signals with receipts of cattle and calves modest. Packers and butchers price ranges shown, butter and eggs listed by grade, while Chicago notes slow to steady cattle trade and mixed feeder cattle values amid varying stocker activity.
University rallying after chapel highlighted need to raise athletic funds and justify the extra dollar for Missouri tickets. Manager Hamilton outlined finances, while coaches Mosse and Frank praised upcoming games and urged full student support. Plans set for large rallies before Nebraska and Missouri confrontations.
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