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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
1
Local reports show a streak of days with highs over 100 degrees, peaking near 104 at the university conservatory. Heat worsens drought, cattle suffer, water shortages strain farmers as forecasters warn more hot weather likely with no relief in sight.
The city of Wag repairs street pavement after weather damage at Warren and Maine, with a 25 by 4A foot brick expansion area cracking bricks up to six feet high. Center bricks crushed. entire surface to be replaced. Winthrop Street near Bos suck Taille also repaired, mayor Says project aims to stop further weather impact.
Hedgeman county farmers abandon farms after heat dries crops and drains water supplies. Bert Willing, in Lawrence today, reports farmers losing cattle and nearly all resources as drought devastates the area. Continued on page 4.
A 15 foot flag presented by the Giants Township Merchants' Association to the CP,A. hall at Midland honors patriotism. Chas Starkweather, president, organized the gift enacted after athletic contests. The flag now hangs as public evidence of camp friendship and community interest.
Washington August 8 Fifty Wankers from major Western cities met with Secretary Medopeay to discuss distributing up to fifty million in treasury funds for crop movement. Secretary Williams said the treasury could deposit one hundred million if needed and banks would pass funds to smaller country banks at favorable rates. Colorado reportedly sought twenty million.
Senator Joseph F. Johnston aged years died of pneumonia in Washington after a weeklong illness. He previously served in the Confederate army and was governor of Alabama. His death weakens Democrats on the administration’s table and prompts leaders to plan for a special session to elect a successor.
Crowds fill the federal building corridors as Manny Digee’s trial starts. Fourteen to seventeen women expected to testify, with Mar issa Warrington poised to take the stand later. Prosecution adds railway employee testimony on the Sacramento to Reno trip.
A good crowd attended the band concert in South Park last night. It marked the first appearance of the First Rodimental Bend since returning from Fort Riley. A fuse blew in the electric light, ending the program earlier than planned. Next week a concert is slated for Central Park with a date still to be set.
Washington August reports Secretary Bryan announced a message from Manuel Garza Adelpe acting foreign minister of Mexico stating Lind’s arrival would be undesirable unless he carried recognition of Huerta. President Wilson’s administration plans to press peace proposals privately while awaiting Lind’s move and public opinion to aid a settlement. Mexico City reaction praises Huerta but notes anti American sentiment in U.S. press. Water rates fall in Missouri due to drought. A private letter from Waterford, Conn. praises a Journal-World picture and hints at a purchase trip to New York.
The Lawrence water condition was reported as questionable yesterday by city authorities in a brief water report. Weather outlook remains warm tonight and Saturday, with continued mild conditions.
Jacob House of Lawrence lies sick but under nurse care and medical attention after a devastating raid on his store. He is a respected banker director with deep community ties who endured captivity during the attack, witnessing casualties and danger before a protective resolve from the raiders’ leader. He remains active, assisting plans for a semi centennial memorial and a forthcoming Journal-World article.
An invitation from Lawrence to Leavenworth and its citizens to attend the fifty year memorial service for the Lawrence Massacre on August 21, 1973 is issued. The city council resolution credits Leavenworth with aiding Lawrence the day after the raid. A separate note mentions petitions to stop smoking on streetcars were referred to the Federation of Women's Clubs.
In Lawrence 1900s style debate Mayor Bond backs a 10 cent gas rate rise to fund extensions, while City Hall discussions consider conserving heat this winter. Opposing stance notes a need for a measured increase and court decisions due in September to empower Kansas receivers. Locals plan Emancipation Day events in Buon Grove with speakers and music.
A heat ravaged dog fled into two cellars in the 800 block Louisiana Street and 500 block Indiana Street before authorities arrived. Investigators found no injury or wrongdoing beyond heat exhaustion and dehydration from the extreme temperatures.
The annual picnic at the County Farm Grove by the Fairview Institute and Belleviews Grange drew many attendees despite heat. The event featured stunts, several addresses, and later a hall game between two country teams.
A boy was injured yesterday when his foot was caught between an elevator and the second floor at the Perkins building. Two toes were broken and his foot bruised. the injury was not life threatening but could have been serious.
Local council meetings last night set dates for two Fraternal Aid conventions in Lawrence. The district convention will be September and the general convention on October 14 for a week, with lodge 3 supplying meals and entertainment. Delegates from numerous lodges will attend, with resolutions urging support for current officers and candidates.
A fragment notes Lawrence Today and Yesterday as a magazine-style supplement to the Journal-World. It promises pictures of Lawrence’s past and present including scenes of town and people, with a copy offered to readers through the national magazine.
The piece notes a memorial and a controversial edition by a Lawrence newspaper. It describes a vast magazine layout honoring Carly Williams and town figures burned in a city fire, with portraits and scenes of Lawrence’s past. It mentions engineering, law, and local residences, and hints at a contentious assortment of content and price.
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