Mexico Situation Hot Serious Wilson Plans U S Action
Ambassador Henry Wilson prepared a memorandum for President Wilson and Secretary Bryan on the Mexican crisis. He criticizes press reports and the Madrid-like propaganda while noting rebels are mainly in Sonora. Wilson will confer with Bryan and the President, transmitting information and proposing U S guidance.
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Washington
Henry Wilson
Wilson
Ryan
Deyan
Mexico City
New York
Lis
Bryan
Mexico
William Bayard Hale
Rosinald Delavalle
Las
Madéra
Madera
Sonora
Abbassaday
Cyovernor Aurrangaia
Who Has These Pictures of Lawrence Past and Present
A call for readers to submit historic photographs for the Lawrence Today and Yesterday souvenir edition. Requests images of the first home, the first white settler, the first May pole, and the first stone building in Bas. Authors promise 4 percent compensation for submitted items.
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Bas
Phe
Journal-World
Law‘rence
Gas meeting called by Hodges for Kansas mayors
Hodges sent the message to mayors of Kansas towns about gas supply for winter. The public utilities chairman says no arrangements are being made to procure gas and asks cities if they can operate the gas system. A call has been issued for mayors and city storekeepers to attend in Topeka on July 0.
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Topeka
Hodges
Kansas
Public Utilities Remission
INVESTIGATE MISSOURI LOBBY Grand Jury to Begin Hearings
Jefferson City July 26 The investigation of alleged lobbying in the state legislature is set to be undertaken by the company grand jury convening Monday Governor Major assigned Assistant Attorney General Higgs to assist Prosecutor Lay on the work before the grand jury The anti lobbyist law has been on the books for seven years with low lobbyists registered in the book provided by law The secretary of state contends the law is unconstitutional Members of the legislature are expected to be summoned to disclose any lobbying during the last session
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Grand Jury
Jefferson, City
Thv
Cole Sunniy Erand
Major
Higgs
Secretary of State
Demands for Release of Prisoners in Refugee Aid Case
U S officials press to free Chas. Bissel and Berta McDonald detained by Mexican authorities while alleged to have aided refugees. Secretary Bryan testifies against neutrality law changes as policy wavers over shipments to Mexico amid Huerta and constitutionalist tensions.
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Washington, D.C
Gope Sul Hereler
Layg Bean
Chas
Bissel
Berta
McDonnald
State Department
Mexico City
Mexico
Smell of Smoke Tied to Fatal Fire at Clothing Plant
In Binghampton New York a large factory fire at the clothing company claimed thirty three lives. Employee Mrs Whitney reported unusual heat and smoke warning before flames spread. Bodies were recovered and insurers began paying policies without identification. Coroner Stillson’s list shows ten victims identified so far.
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Binghampton
N. Yealy
Binghampton Clothing Company
W. M. Whitney
Brg
Stillson
Amrine Ousted as Hutchinson Superintendent
Hutchinson reform school head Amrine was found guilty by the state board on three counts in an indictment and removed from office. J. N. Herr of Barber County was appointed to succeed him as chair of the house ways and means committee.
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Hutchinson
Topeka
Kan
Amrine
Reform School
State Board
Wis
J. N. Herr
Barber County
Ways and Means
House’ of Representatives
Ye Old Time Fiddler Contest at Woodland Park Picnic
Grant Township plans a county picnic at Woodland Park on Aug 1 featuring an old time fiddlers contest open to all. Bert Trewin, a two time winner, headlines the event with a day full of races, games, sewing, and a free all game between Williamstown and Beg inning, plus a prize program announced by the Horse Thief association.
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Grant Township
Woodland Park
Valley Grove
Bert Trewin
Grant
Naor
Horse Thief
HH. MM. Corder
Laweary
Lotorevere
Saees
Williamstown
Merchants Association of
Lawrence
Less Talk of War in Fo-Kien Reports Muted Rallies
July 36 dispatch notes Shanghai scene cools enthusiasm for the revolt in Fo-Kien. People who support the rebels show sympathy but temper expectations, awaiting clear southern military success. A small minority still calls for redress of grievances as war recedes from daily life.
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Fu Chow
Shanghai
Fo-Kien
Tovkment
Capper Not Candidate for Governor Says He Supports Progressives
Topeka July 26 Arthur Capper, publisher of the Topeka publication, announced before leaving for the east that he would not be a candidate for governor on any ticket. He stated he is strongly for the Progressives and does not expect to seek the governorship.
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Topeka
Arthur Capper
the East
Ary
Kansas Weather and City Water Report Summary
Generally fair weather expected tonight and Sunday with cooler conditions Sunday especially in the northern portion. City water report from the Bacteriological Laboratory states yesterday's water condition was good for Lawrence.
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Bacteriological Laboratory
Lawrence City
Corner Stone Layed For New United Brethren Church
A crowd of about 300 gathered at Vermont and Ontario streets for the cornerstone laying of the new United Brethren church. Bishop Kephart of Dayton led the service due to Bishop Weekley’s illness, noting the church represents sacrifice consecration and fellowship. A collection was taken for the building fund. the ceremony proceeded with beacon readings and prayers. The conference schedule continues with speakers including Dr Oliver and Bishop Kephart, as visitors plan to stay through the close.
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United Brethren Church
Vermont
Ontario
Weekley
Kepcart
Dayton
Ohio
Foullowins
Kephart
J. H. Snyder
Lecompton
Wayton
Hobie
Her
Testerman
Henediot Kin
Evange
Oliver
Oliver Ys
Psthi
Tommorrow
W. Keister
Lawrence
Jie
Fire destroys Hancock Street residence after faulty flue
A residence at 611 East Hancock Street owned by Ww. Tinghes and occupied by Miss Stimp gon was destroyed by a fire shortly after 5 yesterday evening. A defective flue started the blaze and firemen arrived too late. Volunteers saved much furniture though losses reach £5 to property and £100 to contents with no insurance. Also notes a suspected bandit case in Fort Scott and railroad wage dispute headlines.
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Tinghes
Half Holiday Advocate Earns Support From Journal-World
The Journal-World expresses appreciation for A W Weaver and his proposal for a weekly half holiday Friday afternoon during the busy season. Editors praise his progressive stance, foresee no loss of trade, and urge merchants to align with the humane program as Lawrence shifts toward a broader, better approach to business and community welfare.
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Journal-World
A.W. Weaver
The
Weaver
Business grows at post office shows steady yearly rise
The second quarter reports rising business at the post office with comparisons for 1911 1912 and 1913. Figures indicate continued growth in monthly and quarterly totals and a projected annual postal revenue near seventy thousand dollars. Lawrence is highlighted for its persistent increase in postal business.
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Lawrence
Funeral services for Matilda Hammig announced
Funeral services for Matilda Hammig will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o clock at the home four miles north of Linwood Kansas. Services will be held at 10 30 at the Methodist church in Eudora and interment will be in the Eudora cemetery.
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Matilda Hammig
Matilda Ham_mig
Atithe
Northwrest
Linwood
Kansas
Ithe Methodist Church
Eudora
Getting Acquainted Through Country School Work
County Superintendent C. R. Yawley advocates community effort to support country schools. He recalls asking merchants for a venue, securing free space at the high school auditorium, and later using the park, urging Lawrence residents to engage with country-school work to improve understanding between city and country.
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C. R. Yawley
Dean
Lawrence
Memorial plans near completion for Lawrence memorial event
Citizens of Lawrence push to finalize details for a memorial to honor early settlers and massacre victims. The committee plans invitations for survivors including distant guests and Leavenworth officials. A finance team and treasurer were appointed as work progresses amid broader city outreach. The report also notes L S Freeman’s mayhem trial in county court.
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Lawrence
Quantreil
Leavenworth
A. L. Selig
Church must meet social urgencies in modern age
Bishop Bell of Los Angeles told a Woodland crowd that the church must accept the challenge of administering justice and social welfare. He warned that human indifference is civilization’s greatest disaster, urging direct legislative moves toward economic justice over charity, amid calls for Christianizing the world.
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Bell
Los Angeles
Woodland
Park Auditorium
Kansas
Church of Today
Ro Milien
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Bryant
Contuila
Carranza
Waslington
Brean
Wilson Tater
Mbassador
Kansas Natural Pipe
Missouri
U.S
Fiddler
G. Pal Pichic
Kirst
Boys Aid
Ann
Capper
Kansas Weather Report
Ssravsnnnaass
Tay
S . U6
Isermon
Fort Scott
Kansas City
Kanes City
Jesse Short
Foglin
Eastern
Federal Board
Fis
Leavexworth
L. S. Freeman
Freeman
Chas. Gilmore
W. M. Bell
UV. B
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