Mediation Efforts as Huerta Crisis Dominates Talks
In Washington April, diplomats pursue an armistice plan with Argentina, Brazil, and others. Officials report progress on mediation while American prisoners in port towns are moved for safety and fleets prepare for possible actions amid tense negotiations.
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Washkington
Argentina
Brazil
Tion City
Qianu
Milvan
Port
Wisk
Phuc
Des Moines
Thaertt
Wits
Disor
Dnd
Mexico City
Lisaytel
Bret Sul Srtona
Theo Fis
Naga
Japaneese
Anvtissidor
Arvin Permissian
Lipamnode
United States
Seeceseilsetiins
Ima
Funston in Command in Verning to Take Supervision
Vera Crag April 27 reports a refugee train to Verning toe from Mexico City with 250 foreigners including Americans, to reach tomorrow. A brigade of troops led by General Funston was expected ashore before nightfall, as delicate negotiations continue and no extension of American lines is planned pending his decision.
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Vera Crag
Lionel Carden
Mexico City
Lbnorta
Asspital
Funston
Gener
Te Gener
Superang
Mexican War Fight Reported in Lecompton
A chaotic incident in Lecompton Saturday night involved Mexican residents and locals with a sheriff and posse responding after a fight over patriotism. One man was carried to the United States as authorities investigated, with tensions described as escalating then calming by early morning.
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Lecanto
United States
Anak
Unites States
Wishaos
Abend
Tod
Chivas
Odd Fellows Enthusiastic Report From Topeka Convention
Report from Topeka describes enthusiastic Odd Fellows convention sessions Saturday night with delegates from Baldwin Leavenworth Lawrence and Lecompton. Speakers noted good work, with Lawrence delegation presenting a report on governance and tasks for future meetings.
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Pirenin
Topeka
Tin Toadies Af
Leake View
Badora
Lecompten
Speert
Tin
Lawrence
Villa Is Active as Center of Attention
Sagres April 2. Villa left for Chihuahua on a rail train with his staff and bodyguard at home. He would return to Juarez before leading the forges near Saltillo. Fred Paddock’s train car was found at his Kansas City home this morning after a weekend visit with friends.
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Fred Paddock
Kansas City
Student accused of fake wrestling contest plot at college
Olin Collier, a college student from Wisconsin, was arrested after spreading a rumor of a big night wrestling event to lure crowds. Neighbors and authorities say he behaved erratically, exchanging odd messages and calling friends to plan further gatherings. His family and doctors consider mental health issues, and his father plans medical care after a hospital evaluation.
President appeals to end mining strike violence in Colorado
The President urged cooperation between leaders including Foster and Rockefeller to resolve a miners’ strike and violence. A telephoned approach to Rockefeller drew no clear response as federal troops discussed by all sides loomed.
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Washington
Lars
Colorado
Fimenvier
Narod
Chagiagn Foster
Hearse Committee On Mines and Mining
Foster
New York
Rockefeller
Town Recaptured in Calm Canon City Mining Camp
Canon City saw a mining camp recaptured by militia after strikers seized it. No shots fired, mine buildings and houses undamaged while machinery reportedly suffered considerable damage. Chandler absent, valley hills clear of strikers. Mr and Mrs W Jones of Kanute visited with their son.
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Canon City
Caio
Aprian
Chandler
Mrs. W. Jones Af
New Directors for B & L Association Form Strong Lineup
The Lawrence Building and Loan Association announces new directors and investors. Prominent financiers including Generals and partners join as stockholders and steer upcoming expansion to support home construction and safer lending practices.
Workers Start New Water Wells Project
Reports from the water company indicate new wells will be pushed to increase capacity by about one third. Ground conditions hinder the current supply as wells are shut off and diversions reduce local flow until the new wells are completed.
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Ullen Pactie
Sani Fe
Salso
Tocal Company
Elsewgijore
Mexicans Tried Crossing Into United States at Minera
An unconfirmed report says Mexican forces attempted to cross the border at Minera twenty miles north of Laredo after setting fire to property. They skirmished with U S border patrol and were repelled by soldiers with casualties reported as killed and twenty wounded. Merjan and Mrs J May of Topeka spent the weekend there.
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Sartile
Fede
Nuevo Targado
Minera
Laredo
United States
Cost Congress To Meet In Lawrence Next
Merle Thorpe elected secretary and A G Ulrich treasurer as cost congress holds two day meeting in Lawrence with publishers from Kansas City St Joseph and Pawnee City invited to discuss printing industry issues and solutions at the University gathering aims to improve practices across the trade.
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Congress
Lawrence
Merle Thorpe
A. G. Ulrich
Beast
Deine
Yo Vries Stevess
Relddis
St. Dagepl
Aid
Gioulin
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Ceara
Wansas
Orhier
I Caplaye
Rimes
Pawrenen
Kikalae
Thorpe
al Jormatian
Arielter
Peegan
Seniors vs Juniors Armory Ball Game Opens Season
The first Armory Lewsne interschool ball games start this afternoon with Seniors meeting Juniors. Senior teams play at 2:00 p.m. while Sophomores face Freshmen tomorrow. Games occur Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays with seven on each side in base ball style.
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Armory
Jntereliss Armory
Lewsne
Mae Aner
Anit Wart
Ross
Liesdiave
Willie Eiven
Wingurey
Chevy YoMeels
Avivery
Ui Ats
Robbery at Arlington Hotel Involves Boarder Lester Seacord
Arlington Hotel proprietor Lester Seacord was assaulted by a boarder in his room and had $50 taken from his pocket. Officer Dailey arrested three men after the incident. Agle and Agte were involved with the suspect. Approximately $48 recovered, $2 missing, and Agle held for county jail pending further action.
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Arlington Hotel
Lester Seacord
Arlington Tootel
Jean Theodor Acte
Seavord
Eleii Agle
Fignor
Dow Dailey
Agte
Agle
Rain Expected Helps Wary Farmers Hope for Ground Moisture
Farmers express alarm over parched ground and drought conditions. They urge liberal rainfall this spring to prevent replication of last year’s loss. Seeded grass and corn planting threaten delays if rain lags. Hot days test soil, and past autumn rains failed to fully moisten the ground.
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Hidias
OTL GOES DOWN The Fourth Cut is Now Handed to Producers
In Independence Kansas on an April day, a new price shift is announced amid producer concerns. A fear of a five cent increase on a certain oil item is noted, with the price cited at eighty cents.
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Independence
Kan
Milmnent
Merchants Carnival Enjoys Large Lawrence Attendance
The Merchants Carnival shows closed Saturday night after the largest crowd of the week with all attractions operating. Management praised the reception in Lawrence and pledged to keep the shows at the open site next spring. Some late-week crowdting was reported, with families visiting by wagon, buggy, and automobile and local towns offering considerable support. Differences in crowd mood were noted, but no disturbances occurred.
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Lawrence
Iit
University Athletic Week Highlights Meets and Events
The university hosts track and tennis events this week including a Kansas Nebraska track meet on Friday and a Friday tennis tournament. A high school track meet is set for Saturday while another track event and overall athletic interest loom large across campus.
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Nebraska
Maskell
St Marvin
Kansas
Sae
Dents
Altowether Thas
Universite
Thas
Young Lawyer Seeks County Attorney Position
A Republican candidate seeks the county attorney post, touting courtroom experience and prior active practice. The Democratic field includes incumbent Amack seeking reelection on the Prague ticket.
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Equal Attorney
Rave Ron
Oben
Dopuy
Republicas
Sev
Indie
Wilson
Amack
Quaniy
Prague
Derkins
Golf Tournament Held By University Men
Students at the university entered seven trams of two players each. OG. Andersen and OL Gr University men won with no score by the two reds. The anglers will hold another event this week as the Salamanal handicap tournament approaches. Qualifying rounds set for Friday and Saturday May List and Oth. The winner earns a silver trophy offered by AL The Carroll. Miher jurizes will be offered by the Golf club. Mrs. C. E. Learnard returned from Gilroi California.
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Thees
Gesu
OG. Andersen
OL Gr University
Tower
Matel
Istelkers
Bael
Ducal
AL the Carroll
Golf Club
Mumeber
Mexico Quiet After Zapata Surrender Rumors
April 27 report from New York World notes preliminaries toward surrender of Zapata and followers, signaling an end to invasions. Cuernavaca calm, Americans departing by special train. city streets crowded, churches filled, general work resumed, and civilians wary yet orderly amid shifting loyalties.
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New York
Even & World
Cuernovad
Faiuliano Zapata
National Guard Mobilization Viewed Under New Law
Washington April 7 4 AM reports from a conference on mobilization options for the National Guard under a new law. Officials discussed volunteer state forces and how to organize militia units if a call goes out. Lee Varrison Assistant Secretary and Chief of Staff Whiterspoon led talks on rapid deployment and state integration.
Stolen buggy and liquor cases in early Mississippi report
A disjointed 1914 Mississippi item notes a buggy stolen from Mark Randolph on Mississippi street, with vague details of the crime scene and timing. It also mentions charges against Sinhie Caldwell for selling intoxicating liquor and a probation context, all described with garbled OCR phrasing.
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Mark Randolph
Bern
Haridulph
Sinhie Caldwell Sarre
Persis Vale
Hove
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