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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
1
Constitutionalists press for recognition of Carranza government and refrain from conferences with Huerta regime. Secretary warns that border actions threaten discussions as troops move along the frontier.
Washington reports Huerta steps down as provisional president while Francisco Carbajal takes the helm in Mexican capital. Carranza loyalists and Villa followers maneuver for recognition and transition amid border tensions and mediation efforts at Niagara Falls.
A fragmentary account recalls Victoriano Huerta taking the oath as provisional president on February 19, 1913, soon after the arrest of Francisco I Madero and the reported killings of Madero and Pino Suárez. Huerta's initial actions included a telegram to U.S. President Taft and a quick move toward civil conflict as the revolution intensified.
The First Regiment Band will perform at Woodland Park tonight as part of a community event. Attendance details are uncertain due to fragmented text and unclear schedule.
In a Mystic department incident a gas stove lighting caused an explosion injuring Miss Albina Elliott. She sustained eye and hair burns and severe facial wounds, with treatment described as very painful as the blaze burned.
Sweltering heat set a national mark in Topeka as government thermometers climbed past 100 degrees. Kansas City reported 102 while Pittsburg hit 103, with Topeka officials noting a new 1914 high as July heat stretched across the region.
About 300 visitors attend sessions of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor in Ottawa. A grand picnic and installation of officers are planned at Woodland Park with a special Ottawa band train, parade routes, and a 8 PM drill contest at the auditorium.
Police logged two attempted robbery cases this morning. In both incidents nothing was taken. A Kenta residence was entered through a window screen, and the Dunnett home at Bid West Sixth Street was entered via the kitchen with no losses.
Frigid air moves in with cooler conditions in the northeast portion tonight and Friday. Forecast mentions nighttime temperatures and winds with regional readings and a mix of cloudy and clear periods across Kansas.
Potter Lake in Lawrence will close to swimming as authorities seek funds to station a guard during hours of use. Parents, local men, and Stauffer pledge support, with Prof. Naismith ordering the spring apparatus removed. city limits restrict spending, while other towns fund pools.
At a luncheon in Winfield yesterday 150 townspeople heard Kan University President Prof. Was speaker. The Stubbs Hoover prize was awarded to support child welfare efforts. The Board of Education will lead the campaign and hire playground leaders. Morning classes in industry and woodwork have begun in school buildings with about 200 children enrolled in basic arts.
George, the boy who escaped the Industrial School, was found at his mother's home in Lawrence and was taken back to Topeka last night by Parole Officer Corwine. M A Blacker of Kansas City spent yesterday in Lawrence.
Professor John A. Lomax of the University of Texas will lecture on Plantation Songs and Cowboy Ballads tomorrow at chapel. The talks will cover native ballads of the West and South, with Lomax sharing phonograph recordings and field notes gathered from plains camps and southern plantations.
A large fire at Quenemne last night engulfed the garage, livery barn, and wagon shop. The blaze began around 8 00 p m as the owner returned from the ubryain with a blower, an explosion followed, and the building and tools were consumed. One new automobile was saved, while the livery barn and wagon shop burned completely. Insurance covered the loss.
The court waived the preliminary for David Coop who was arrested on forgery last Saturday. The hearing, originally set for today, did not proceed. Charles Blair of TDi Eka visited the city to review local bank activity amid the case.
A paraphrased, era note quotes Prof. S J Hunter pressing for a written contract settlement. He claims there are numerous decisive court upholds and insists only the best, most competent man should be chosen to end the dispute promptly.
A new four man two tank chemical fire car completed for Lawrence will be delivered in August. It completed a successful test reaching 40 to 50 miles per hour on Kansas City hills and will be kept at the central station for quick access. Fire Chief Tief and Mayor Brahelete praised its progress and noted similar model already delivered to Parsons.
The report notes price reductions for Ferade oil with Pennsylvania and Mercer County figures, while Corning and Ragland remain unchanged. Drops include three to five cents per barrel across regions and related adjustments. Oil prices across Somerset and related districts are partially cited in scattered figures.
Fragmentary report notes Jumatings Rethrhed Chamnigas at st Tentity on official business and mentions travel conditions. It cites travel delays on a railroad line near Frankite coats and references a repaired Rattlesnake hill east of P, familiar to Eastern Kansas motorists for wide paths.
A Manhattan couple pursued a quiet marriage bypassing public notice after a judge in the probate court delayed to respect family wishes. The bride’s family and a college professor connected to law and extension services tried to arrange the ceremony discreetly.
A fragmented clipping notes $16 000 worth of bonds sold quickly in a city issue. The report mentions bonds purchased rapidly with portions bought by different buyers and quantities around $2 000 and $1 000. The text is garbled but indicates brisk demand and specific bond totals.
The Lawrence market sees rising inquiries about houses and rentals as people plan to move this fall. Real estate men report steady demand and new buyers like Mrs Alice Gill of Beloit purchasing 1508 New Hampshire Street, while Geo. E. K. Mackie of Seanoimot bought 915 Tennessee Street and A. W. Briggs rented Bard L. resteneu for the city.
The report notes extreme heat with Arkansas City and Concordia recording as high as 110 degrees. Several deaths linked to heat prostration occurred overnight while authorities warn of continued heat Tonight and tomorrow are expected cooler.
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