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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1913
Page
1
The message declares no hope for peace while dictator Huerta remains and predicts the regime’s crumbling power with an imminent end. It frames Huerta’s removal as essential to stabilize the country and restore order. This proclamation, attributed to a youth-led political stance, signals growing anti-Huerta sentiment and calls for decisive action.
President Wilson addresses Congress in a concise state of the union message urging rapid action on currency reform and farming legislation. He highlights international peace efforts, arbitration treaties, and the need for Huerta to yield in Mexico while confirming U.S. stance on diplomacy and treaty commitments. The speech signals forthcoming anti trust measures and policy details to be reviewed by committees.
Bandit Ralph Lopes, blamed for killing five men, remains at large as a mine near Bingham endures sulfur fires. Sheriff Smith says a possible death of the fugitive is feared but deputies keep guard. miners continue only essential work while the Minnie mine is heated by burning sulfur.
Dr Mendel and Dr Lafayette argue against starvation regimes and vegetarianism, urging a mixed diet as best for minimal but adequate nutrition. They criticize fad diets and promote personal experience guiding food choices, with milk highlighted as beneficial. Dean Sadler presided at a morning exercise in Chancellor Strong’s absence during a Northern Baptist Convention meeting.
Washington December 2. Democrats plan an energetic program to force early action on the Civil bill. Senator Williams announced their aim to exhaust the Senate and force a vote. Bristow attacked the program at length and urged fair debate, likening stamina tests to a prize ring.
Washington December 2 Representative Lloyd introduced a bill to authorize the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad to bridge the Mississippi River at Hannibal.
The Lawrence City Council adopted a resolution to offer $150,000 for the purchase of all Lawrence Water Company property in Douglas County. A certified copy of minutes and the resolution will be sent to the water company directors within 30 days. The council also discussed paving costs halted by a recent legislature ruling and reported on new asphalt-concrete paving plans for several streets.
Word from Florida shows William Wiedemann endorses exterior and interior features for Lawrence edition. Local advertisers like Billy Hutson and Rough push pages, with Baldwin and Jameth Lawrence arranging portraits and shares. The community anticipates strong press and many inquiries as the edition nears completion.
City council passes ordinance renaming east west streets to numbers from Vermont to Fourth and renaming northern streets as First North through Twenty Fourth North. Traffic signs funded by Civic League. volunteers to place remaining markers across Lawrence.
A district court yesterday convicted Terry for assault and battery with intent to kill after testimonies that Elizabeth Simpson’s assault led to a fight. The jury rejected murder and found the defendant guilty only of lesser charges. Clyde Mavis sued Lawrence Railway for damages after a collision near Berkeley and New Jersey streets last year. Gibson v Santa Fe was dismissed for lack of grounds as horses killed after wandering from a post on Santa Fe property.
Captain Gilbert V. Wildman-Lushington commander of the British naval flying corps was killed today at the naval flying grounds in East Clinrch Kent. He lay with Captain Henry Fawcett of the Royal Marine when the fishing collapsed. Fawcett, piloting the biplane, escaped with only slight injuries.
The report notes rebels eyeing Chimahna as a base for southbound operations while federal troops tighten rings around key strongholds at Mon tlerey and Giaymas. General Villa claims Chimahna will host aggressive actions as Merendo and Tineria pursue federal lines near the U.S. border, with 200 staff officers stationed at Ajinaga and mountain sorties planned toward Messes City within four months.
Severe flooding swept Bolton Texas with a thirty foot surge descending from Nobu Creek. Homes along the bank were carried away and five people died including a woman and three children. A bridge in Temple was damaged by a high crest flood, leaving an unidentified man on the debris. Other nearby towns reported damage from the same rain event.
President Wilkow amplifies cabinet reshuffle and renominates Pindell while Brant Whitipck and George Pred Willams receive nominations for diplomatic posts. Danctions reveal amid talks of Philippine theater and Washington power shifts.
The article reports an indictment of a New York police captain tied to a conspiracy with swindlers. It notes admissions before a grand jury and alleged links to protection schemes. It mentions a Chicago widow and her husband’s estate involved in the case, with surrounding financial misdeeds.
Washington discussion centers on four years of operation at the Kansas bank guaranty law and its role in shaping the new congress banking system. Senator Bristow’s bank guaranty amendment to a federal reserve bill passes with minor changes as the Senate considers regisration measures. Local street name changes are noted in the surrounding report.
A fatal shooting occurred when six police officers in an ice wagon fired into a crowd near Indiana Avenue as strikers and sympathizers attempted to halt the wagon. Claud Lewis, a Black man, died, and three others were wounded. Police dispersed crowds with riot gear and additional wagons, while Mayor Walkie ordered police to disperse the labor headquarters parade.
Witnesses testified in the Puckitt case about the death of Susan Makinson. William Mherping described discovering her body under a burned premise with a blanket and coal oil stained wool nearby. Brother William Tickett placed the defendant near the scene and recounted a confrontation about arson.
The committee asks that those planning to attend the event purchase their tickets in advance to ensure proper numbers for the supper. Amy and Corbin will coordinate coverage after the event, while others, including local figures like Jones and Stone, will help with ticket sales and distribution.
Cripple Creek Colorado reports three miners still entombed after a rock and dirt collapse in the Goblon mine as others were rescued. Four men died yesterday in separate incidents and one was saved. Officials fear for the safety of Frank M Woods Patrick Kevally and Samuel Strenson in the Golding Crete group.
In Yates Center the Bath bank was closed today by order amid deposit liability questions. Officials say the bank is among the county’s oldest and has been rebuilt as a strong institution. Local sources estimate large liabilities and expect depositors to be paid in full, though details remain uncertain.
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