16 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1914
Page
1
Grisis suspect to have passed Huerta salute as rumor spreads about arrest of American sailors. The note hints at a tense moment as authorities evaluate the salute during a period of diplomatic strain.
The committee continues debate over U S response to international conflict. Senators Shively and colleagues discuss whether to issue a naval salute to the new government, weighing recognition and precedent amid tensions with Spain Brazil and Mexico, and potential actions by the United States.
Fragmented OCR text references Huerta Washington and Wilson with unclear names and events. It hints at treaties or conflicts involving the United States and prominent figures, noting statements from President Wilson and legal or military actions. Readable facts are sparse. core entities appear as Huerta Wilson and Tinh.
A garbled report from April details rebel moves and federal counteractions. The piece, labeled as a Bloody Story of Terror, mentions forces clashing on fields, scorched earth tactics, and mass arrests as armies push toward Atlantic and Pacific coasts. It notes prisoners and dispersal into hills and deserts, with continuation promised on Page 8.
The University of Lawrence Seidel Fine Arts announces a planned season featuring premier soprano Alma Nielsen and noted artists Marta Fleyna Serpiano, with the Eleventh Annual Music Festival highlighted by a January to April program. The festival, its expenses, and guest artists were praised, with Nielsen’s performance drawing exceptional audience acclaim.
County Superintendent R. Lawley drafts a meet arrangement for Baldwin Lecomp ton and Bandera high schools. A guest is sought this spring to boost the county high school day with three school teams possibly competing.
The April 16 report from New York details the loss of the schooner at sea during a northeast gale near Lone Branch. Captain Thardy and the nine crew members perished after the vessel broke apart, with one survivor rescued and later considered gravely injured.
Tusken gospel team from Topeka will preach Sunday afternoon at the Railroad Mission. Haskell students plan to travel from Lawrence Sunday afternoon, with Gillenwater and others sharing their testimony. Gillenwater, once a disciplinarian in an Okla boarding school, joins Haskell. he will recount his life and Christian work since youth.
Topeka minister will address the Meth odist Brotherhood in a public meeting at the First Methodist Church. The program includes a travel lecture, a lantern slides show, and entertainments from Galileo, Nanarethy, Temmean, Jem vives, and other places of interest. Doors open at 7:20 PM.
Hamilton said he returned to the St Tunis Americans from Wan City Funerals after a month of doubt, calling it a big mistake. He vowed to fight for the Browns and urged forgetting the past ten days. The Tax Commission visited PRINCISSIOMy and county assessors in town for routine business. Frank Cushenberry Bound Over was sent to district court after a preliminary hearing. Mother Jones, once a Walsenburg military prisoner, was released by a Colorado Supreme Court writ returnable April 18.
Community leaders including Tr He Ey Stauffer push for a fully equipped municipal hospital in Lawrence. They cite social service league progress, nine patients served since opening the ward, and a need for more nurses, night calls, and prompt admissions to rival Wellington and Neihman in size and care. The effort stresses local support and timely expansion.
Former Lawrence resident Mrs John Barber widow of Johan Barber tie Bache died suddenly in St Louis while attending a function. Body will be brought to Lawrence for funeral at 2 pm on Friday at the Laurel. Social crisis in Brace Track affairs Tulsa reports martial law and race meeting abandoned. Horses to be shipped and troops may depart tonight. Delegate Tolichaga Synod Rev Fisher chosen commissioner to attend the West General Assembly in May. Meeting held in Riley, Kansas.
John I. Cheadle professor of law at the University of Oklahoma is named alumni speaker for spring commencement. A 1908 graduate from the college and KU Law School class of 192? he heads the Kansas University-Mississippi association of Oklahoma and was a faculty member at Oklahoma University and in Alva, Oklahoma.
Lawrence residents joined a coordinated clean-up effort to haul away refuse from yards, alleys, and front areas. Despite limited excitement, steady progress marked the day as city officials push ongoing cleanup under state guidelines and a civic coalition pledge to continue until every space is cleared.
Washington officials prepare a government mission to inspect oil fields and assess prospects for salt water piping. Commissioner Bord and Secretary Daniels coordinate. a March start is possible with unspecified final date. Cities mentioned include Oklahoma City, Port Arthur, Galveston, New Orleans, and Slaton Range.
Formerly taught Nellie Sands to Mary A Agarcher in Quincy Serwal in Colorado Uprings. Bishop Elected Captain Just before the game at Me Cook this afternoon. Joyd Bishop, the die pitcher, was chosen by teammates to lead the umsas team. Rog er Coolidas vacated the position. Pashop fills the vacancy. February Term of Court adjourned. business nearly finished. term will resume May 4. Delinquent real estate tax list published today. sale of delinquent property to be held this fall.
The article reports that Hamed Ascounts and Henry H. Asher, named trustees for creditors, face a shortfall in W T Sinclair real estate and loans. Estimates show assets around 20 000 with liabilities exceeding by at least 20 000. Allegations include misappropriation and fictitious mortgage interest payments. Sinclair is said to be in ill health and unable to attend to affairs.
Lawrence hosts first annual Merchants Week on May 6 and 7 with a smoker for visiting merchants. The Automobile Club plans a sight seeing tour. Professor D F Croissant, head of the extension division, oversees arrangements and will announce the program soon.
A new route called the Red Line aims to connect Kansas City with Denver via Douglas County. It follows a direct path through Linstones, Topeka, Manhattan, Plainville, Oakley and then directly to Denver. The plan prioritizes the shortest, heat route and includes civic thanks for booster support and funding contributions totaling about 755 dollars from local groups.
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