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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1914
Page
1
Reports from April 1 describe continued urban combat in Torreon with federals defending key garrisons and rebels pressing assaults. Dispatches claim federals may quit, while new federal reinforcements march to Torreon and Porvenir as negotiators urged a truce. battle casualties and shifting control are noted across multiple districts.
A Washington report states officials doubt a consul's three dispatches about a carmistive event near Villa and Tur rear. The State Department received last night that Velugeo plans evacuation of a city, but the higher likelihood is that the consul's three messages are unreliable.
The report notes a ordinary month with predominantly cloudy skies and low cloudiness margins. Mean temperatures hovered near average with a notable dip to 1 degree on the 20th and a high around 4 degrees later, while rainfall and humidity varied through the first two weeks.
The Topeka case seeks to block enforcement of a state shoe law prohibiting substitutes for leather in footwear. Attorneys for the Wichita firm state the suit challenges the act on constitutional grounds, with county and state officials named in the action.
A large blaze struck Atlanta injuring none reported and destroying parts of the business district. The fire damaged a bank, two stores, a millinery shop, a meat market, a barber shop, and a rental property as investigators probed whether arson or accident sparked the flames.
A Topeka report states Morgan plans a candidacy for Lieutenant Governor. The Seventh District state central committeemen meeting yesterday saw tense talk with Morgan declining to publicly commit. Officials anticipate an announcement soon as he aims to build support in the party.
Governor Hodges Congressman Neeley and Justice Mason are slated to attend the quinquennial event at the Law School on Monday April 1. The day marks a special ceremony with a dean and other officials promising to participate.
Isaac Bowen aged 61 from Leavenworth County died Saturday night. Survived by a large family with 29 great grandchildren and 9 children. Funeral held in Mane with friends and relatives in attendance.
Chester A Snider once known as the Cattle King of the Southwest dies at his home aged 41. He followed his father Araren Snider into cattle business, starting on his father’s ranch in Indian Territory before rising to prominence in Kansas City.
The Kansas Good Citizenship League prepares a two day Emporia meeting on Friday and Saturday with talks by prominent leaders from Lawrence and across the state. Sessions cover conservation, rights of women, school reforms, and general civic topics, with receptions and committee reports to follow.
Midnight-wide fire alarms spread citywide due to incorrect address after 910 Missouri street and 008 New Jersey, with a shed owned by A C Briton burning for a total loss of about 10 dollars. No insurance covered the shed. Local residents W Reader of Pueblo visits brother W H Charlton.
A university sociology department survey in Wakarusa township began with a day in the county clerk’s office examining township records. Committees will study social and economic conditions, property ownership, stock raising, crops, and changes over time as work proceeds.
A county meeting of the Modern Washimen Camps in Douglas County convened this afternoon with delegates from ten camps. Delegates will form the Douglas County representation for the State Camp at Parsons on May 10 and for the national meeting in Toledo Ohio. Delegates are assigned from Vinland Baldwin Worden Levomp tort Lone Star and Belvoir.
The Women Jurisprudence Club at the University of Law students meets at the Alpha Tau Omega house to discuss Women in jurisprudence. Mrs. Cora Ge Lewis of the Board of Administration and Mrs. Eustace Brown, dean of women, will attend and provide a view of Women.
Panama April 1 Colonel George W Goethals assumed governorship without ceremony. As Isthmian Canal Commission chairman he issued a circular stating no festivities. In county assessments corn yields are down with reports of 400 bushels the largest harvest so far, a sharp drop from last year. Decreases in corn will reduce personal property assessments in city and countryside.
Lawrence merchants unveil the First Annual Fashion Show promising spring and summer styles. The event runs tomorrow evening from 8, with displays, open stock rooms, friendly salespeople, and musical attractions. It aims to showcase season attire rather than bargains, inviting shoppers to view ready to wear creations and enjoy a cordial, entertaining evening.
The Pinckney school PTA will hold a Friday afternoon meeting on April 3 with an program featuring solo by Miss Metz and discussions on cooperation between teachers and parents to safeguard morals at home and school. Ruth Scot- addresses cooperative moral training of boys, plus sessions on girls' training led by Mrs. Stith.
Dr Bates of the University of Michigan Law School will speak in the university chapel on Friday April 3. All university club members are urged to attend at noon and meet Dean Bates. Those unable to attend the luncheon should notify the steward by 10 o clock. Dean Bates will also address the Alumni banquet that evening in Ann Arbor.
Richard Gleed convicted under the Mahin law for transporting liquor within the state. Justice Clark imposed a $100 fine, costs, and 30 days imprisonment. The case was appealed to the district court. James Green was acquitted. Merchants meeting moved to Monday evening.
Nearly 30,000 Illinois miners and 38,000 Pennsylvania miners face indefinite layoff as wage talks fail between operators and United Mine Workers of America. Most Ohio district mines halt operations at midnight, with Central Pennsylvania threatening full closure if no renewal by Friday.
Superintendent P. Smith urged adopting the Home Credits system to form regular habits in children. The trial will run this term and, if successful, be adopted nationwide. Teachers visited schools in Topeka, Rauporiia, Kun ans City to glean ideas. Clubs named Birds Chills formed to promote study and virtue among students.
Washington April 1 4 The measure includes 250 000 to promote trade with America and Central America 27 000 000 for establishing a commercial agent in Europe and mileage reductions for congress members to cover only actual transportation costs The bill also proposes abolishing the Carson City Mint and assays in Boise Deadwood Helena and Salt Lake City Similar plans have failed in prior sessions.
Former University of Kansas English instructor Miss Alarjurie Barstow has accepted a position on the Vassar faculty for next year. She is now pursuing graduate work at Yale, having completed the work required for a PhD there. Mrs Garston was graduated from Cornell.
John Mailen, editor of the Daily Kansas, attended a University council meeting after resigning three weeks earlier. The session, open for inspection, only addressed routine matters including back union dues, with the resignation still not accepted.
White House observers report strong pressure from President Wilson and supporters as Panama tolls exemption repeal moves from the House toward the Senate. A canvassing administrator notes expected party cooperation, while Canals Committee leaders consider discharge to speed action. Secretary Tumulty declines on precise timing.
A campus incident reports a paddle brigade organized by law students, engine cadets and other freshmen enforc ing cap wearing on a sunny day. Some freshmen without caps were paddled while university officials deny any coercion or orders to compel cap use.
Mrs Shid rep was taken to the county prosecutor office today where her deposition was reviewed with the prosecutor and guidance given on points for her testimony when she appears tomorrow. The jury will be named at 6 00 oclock this afternoon and the trial on the attack case begins tomorrow with alleged evidence tampering.
Senator LaFollette pledged to make any attempt to influence proceedings before the Interstate Commerce Commission unlawful except as allowed by rules. He said he would speak tomorrow to present evidence of influence efforts related to the eastern rate situation. Miss Gertrude Lay departed for Colorado Springs last night.
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