25 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1914
Page
1
Readable fragments show U S efforts to manage affairs in Mexico and travel between legations. Officials including Secretary of State Bevan and others discuss repatriation, consular actions, and potential war if tensions escalate. Reports mention American citizens in Mexico City and Vera Cruz, with mentions of Vera and Washington coordinating through the State Department.
Reports from Vera Cruz and Mexico City describe four Americans killed by mobs amid rising violence. One man was dragged from a building by a baseball club member’s group. others were killed on streets or in a government building, prompting U.S. concerns as diplomatic strife grows.
Lawrence lodge plans to attend the Topeka convention tonight with Mr Stevenson leading the first degree work. Captain Severson will head the group as they perform the ritual and officers expect several members from the lodge to participate.
An executive committee of merchants approves a plan to take a percentage of sales from tagged university people to fund delegates to Estes Park. The effort aims to raise university spirit and study how donors and attendees respond, with trials to determine effectiveness and community involvement.
A chaotic clipping notes chinch bugs allegedly flying and causing alarm. It mentions inspectors or mapipers and that certain fields are affected though details are unclear. The report emphasizes a growing concern about an insect event and potential damage.
Fragmentary text reports a Topeka Odd Fellows anniversary event with references to a sit-in and an evening program. Names, places, and subsequent details are unclear due to damaged text and garbled OCR.
Fragmentary notes show Metcalf recognized as a real soldier in national military circles. Reports from Topeka indicate he could be advanced with the First Infantry and Kansas National Guard figures, tied to volunteers and the Philippines campaign.
Tansey faces rival team next Friday night in Missouri with confidence to win. Mercer and Jawhawker key players for the Tigers as fans await decisive action at the Mercer Hill arena.
The day brings the season's first real heat with warm, dry conditions. Residents note unusually dry ground and a need for rain as peaches ripen and chores like harvesting shed their dull routine. The text captures the harboring anticipation of relief from the lingering dry spell.
The Armory Ball League announces games to be played on Leonard Field starting Monday April 7 under YMCA supervision. Senior and Sophomore teams will compete in three rounds with weekly games, seven per week, through the rematches. Eligible students in good standing may participate with approval from Mr. Noss Selioriihe.
Miss Laur Tresvite spoke at a Cavac Thausis Tanerili event on industrial education, emphasizing supervision, wage discussions, and the roles of women workers. The talk covered hours up to 75 per week, shift start times, fatigue, and efforts by state commissions to regulate labor conditions and support female labor in factories.
A parents meeting at Mrs. T. J. Chalkley’s home debated a six year high school proposal for Lawrence. Superintendent Smith warned new facilities would be needed, as crowded schools threatened with 40 to 402 pupils per teacher. A booster club urged the school board to craft a building policy.
The Haskell Y M A gospel team will speak at the university Sunday at 4 o clock. Members include Luther Clemins William Willants and James Smith. The same quartet spoke at Nebraska University after the Nebraska Caswell fame test. Anne Clyde Constanes went to Kansas City this morning.
In Vera Cruz a clash between Mexican federals and Constitutionalists continued last night with reports to Admiral Badger from British warships. British subjects risk being marooned in Cordoba on a Mexico City rail line, while refugees seek coastward exchange. American naval officers link recent sniping to a secret group. city order limits saloons as supply and price pressures grow amid tense control and fortified lines.
Management reports strong patronage despite slow starts as Allmann shows end their run with Mozelle and motorized acts drawing crowds. Crowd expected large tonight at St. Joseph and next week at canned Bloat fawn with favorable weather aiding attendance.
Reported property damage near Nuevo Laredo and Laredo reaches nearly 500000 dollars after Mexican forces exchanged shots across the border. Refugees crowded shelters as fires raged, with some Americans saved from a line of destruction. Authorities tightened guards along the border to prevent further incursions.
Refugees from Vera Cruz Tampico and nearby ports are nearing the United States box. A steamer Trinidadian from Tampico and the Exspperanga are due with about 1000 more tomorrow. Most refugees are Americans and a quarantine officer inspects arriving vessels at the immigration station.
The report notes water mains bids seem adequate and a company will sign new wells while rail rates are adjusted. The aim is to improve supply and let the system settle, reducing shortages and stabilizing distribution.
The Wakarnes township board held a rental meeting in the earnest house this afternoon. The veg war business was all that came up in the meeting.
Professor D C Bogers becomes the second professor to resign from the university faculty. A few days earlier Professor Divall announced his resignation. Professor Rogers, long at the university since 1900, accepted a chair at Smith College for girls in psychology after an offer that included higher pay and associate professorship. He holds a BA from Princeton 1899 AM Harvard 1902 and PhD Harvard 1903.
The University entomology class travels to Vinland for its annual pilgrimage. They boarded the morning train, carried lunch, and plan to return by evening, an event eagerly anticipated by the students.
W N Jones, aged 68, died at his home 618 Vermont Street after a stroke of paralysis suffered last Tuesday morning in the G A R rooms at the courthouse. He was a member of the G A R post of Lawrence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
A discussion on the importance of appearance for men in business success notes that stylish dress need not be expensive. Standardized men’s dress is common, with many options modest in price. The Journal-World advertisements guide readers to affordable clothing choices.
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