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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1913
Page
1
Indications from yesterday's Mexico elections show no clear choice for the presidency as Huerta reportedly remains at the helm. Voters cast ballots with uncertain results and official confirmation is awaited.
Meager returns from Mexican elections spark Washington caution as officials doubt a president is chosen. Reports cite Huerta likely to retain authority while a new fortress could declare the result void. British and U.S. allies await results and plan coordinated action. Elections progress varies with districts reporting scattered ballots and delayed tallies.
An announed notice states General Felix Diaz has resigned, prompting moves to remove Diaz from command in the Army Verariz. The message notes the resignation occurred last night with Oct 27 referenced in the brief item.
General Diaz faced a likely defeat as Diaz and his family remained in a watchful capital, while Huerta’s negotiations collapsed. Colonel Vidaurrazaga pressed for Diaz to yield, and a late arrest followed as alleged election irregularities surfaced.
The athletic board of the University assigned WL Hamilton and George J. Priant to handle the Kansas Nebraska controversy over guard Ross. Minnesota transfer issues and prior agreements were cited. The matter arose after Lincoln torcal newspapers raised protests, with Kansas aiming to avoid penalties and Nebraska seeking to enforce past understandings. The committee plans a formal statement outlining Kansas’s position amid ongoing talks.
Colorado officials consider peaceful settlement as miners and operators pause actions. Governor Nmmons confers with leaders while National Guard units remain ready, and Dean William A. Brown of Vale is set to speak at the morning chapel, described as a powerful orator.
A letter from Capper Engrav President Mr ou Paint criticizes the Lane page representation in SoLawrence. He argues publicity is essential for business and notes the demand for an edition that highlights advertising value. The supply brief shows advertising refusals and the writer’s gratitude for the decision.
A city report warns of open manholes and dangerously posed sevens near ovens in the area. It notes several open holes that could cause a person to fall, especially a child, and urges immediate action to stop the hazard.
Engineers in Kansas City finalize appraisal of the Lawrence Water Company plant to present figures to the city council. If approved, a special election will fund buying the old plant and expanding the system, aiming to start this winter and provide employment for idle workers.
A gasoline spill ignited during refueling in The Ao block on Massachusetts street. Fire from the engine hood and varnish blistered as bystanders intervened. the blaze was extinguished before major damage occurred. A man near the scene possibly saved the vehicle.
A car carrying Fred Lindley Paul Doulas and two University students veered into a ditch on a Saturday trip to the city. A faulty axle and front wheel break halted the journey. After repairs the vehicle was ready, but a passing train helped prevent further danger to the travelers.
A man proudly recalls the return of his lost pocketbook advertised in the World. The finder, identified as CL BP Sweeney driving a wagont, found the book with cash and coins and returned it to Mr. Fireon. The finder refused any reward, deeming it an honest act.
Delegates from the west south and foreign nations attend the Dry Farming Congress in Oklahoma. Governor Crave welcomed the visitors as the four day session begins with hundreds of delegates present and an auxiliary meeting underway.
Fragmentary notes mention warmer air and a soap sale on Tuesday with brief references to yesterday, today, and rainfall. Names and places are unclear. no concrete events or entities are reliably identifiable.
Miss Marie Mhonevere aged 22, daughter of Mr and Mrs Phenice of Tonvanoxie Kansas, died from fatal burns received at her home. Cause unknown. She was taken to Lawrence Hospital after fire gutted clothing and body, funeral services planned locally. Former patient at a sanitarium, family ponders self-inflicted cause.
Professor W. E. Higgins of the University of Nansae Law School will study European court procedures aboard the Royal Edward sailing from New York. The Commission’s headquarters will be in Cambridge England and will winter there observing courts. A May trip will include Norway Sweden Germany and back to England and the United States as it drafts reforms for American procedures to be considered by the American Bar Association.
A miniature blizzard hit Oklahoma Bartleaville and surrounding areas with heavy snow. The storm dropped up to eighty inches in places and caused power outages, downed lines, blocked roads, and widespread disruption. Snow persisted into the next day, marking the heaviest October snowfall in the region.
City officials and merchants debate handling the hitching post issue as a civic problem. A proposed plan seeks better rules on loading and unloading, weekday and weekend traffic, and possible street changes to curb accidents and improve safety. The Commercial Club may urge city action and a resolving motion is planned for the next meeting.
A Milwaukee fire at the Goodyear plant left seven dead and many injured as crews battled the blaze. The total damage is estimated at about a million dollars. Fire officials say the cause is under investigation with several individuals missing.
In the Sixth Ward council seat vacancy announcement, J W Howard moves to the South Side leaving the Rexth ward seat empty. No election will be held this term. preparations for a spring appointment and next steps are noted by city officials. The arson investigation surrounding the McKenna residence prompts protests and questions about alleged incendiary activity linked to an arson squad.
Dean Brown, a noted speaker, denounces violence and praises higher education. He references Yale, Cornell, and others, urging law reform and a humane approach to government. The talk at the university town covers philosophy, politics, and the duties of citizens toward society.
Anticipated to be the hardest fought case of the term a university student accused of aiding in a number of forgeries last winter opens the docket Hinshaw case draws wide attention as Rafts of notes and checks tied to Brown University student Hinshaw are charged with writing worthless checks and laundering funds. The county attorney notes the case will proceed with witnesses and aims to clear Hinshaw’s name amid a volatile local campus scene.
President Woodrow Wilson today outlined a policy tying United States aid to emancipation in Latin America while opposing territorial grabs. He condemned the exploitation of material interests by foreign powers and urged solidarity, arguing Americans must champion liberty and resist domination. He stressed close ties and noninterference in enslaving dependencies, framing a moral approach to hemispheric relations.
The trial recounts Mrs. Eaton’s statement that she planned to protect her husband, Admiral Eaton, amid claims of his temper and alleged actions. She described her knowledge of sins and an on‑stand exchange with a state attorney, noting income stopped with his death. The case ties to a Colorado context and mentions affiliates Ye and Mars.
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