From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for May 24, 1916:

“The city commissioners today accepted a parcel of land opening Indiana street from University Place to the south border of the campus. S. W. Gowans was the donor. The land given is sufficient to open a forty-foot street, and it is given on condition that a paved street be opened to connect with the University campus. This is one of the openings from the campus to the south which people in the south part of town have desired for a long time. Mr. Gowans’ gift to the city makes possible the improvement of that quarter of the city and insures an ease of communication with the University which was considered necessary to the growth of that section of town.”

“The Haskell commencement exercises which will be held from June 4 to June 8 will present features which undoubtedly will be of interest not only to the Institute students but to the general public as well. Among the most striking features of the program will be the ‘Haskell Exposition.’ This exposition is a substitute for the essay contest which usually is held at Haskell during commencement time. This exposition consists of an exhibit of work done by the pupils in the industrial department together with a composition which describes the method of construction and details the work done…. The senior class will give Mrs. F. C. Wenrich’s original Indian play, ‘Chief Strong Arm’s Change of Heart,’ which was first presented at Haskell in 1909. This play shows the chief pondering over the change of conditions confronting his people, antagonistic to education at first but later, having found its benefit, welcoming it.”

“Rails were hauled yesterday and laid along Massachusetts street in preparation to building the interurban track in the 600 block. Teams were employed this afternoon in hauling additional rails and ties for the track. This work will probably commence as soon as the concrete base for the track is sufficiently hardened.”

“Guy Griffith, a Lawrence boy who was injured at Phoenix, Ariz., about two months ago, will soon be recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital. Mr. Griffith was working on the Arizona & Eastern railroad, preparing for a civil service examination for the federal service, when an accident occurred that cost him his right leg. The leg was amputated at the knee. Mr. Griffith does not know yet whether he will be able to resume his work as planned or not. He is a graduate of the Lawrence high school, and was graduated from the University of Kansas in 1910.”

“A fire alarm was sent in at noon yesterday from the house owned by Grant Glenn at 1245 Pennsylvania street. Children playing with matches had started a blaze. There was no loss.”