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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1913
Page
1
A massive midnight blaze struck the Grand Theater causing heavy damage to the building and surrounding structures. Fire crews battled flames for hours, two firefighters overcome and hospitalized, while investigators seek the unknown cause and plans to rebuild.
Kansas football fans anticipate the trip to meet the Oklahoma Sooners amid confidence from last week’s win. The lineup will be altered for tomorrow’s game with Stuewe at fullback and Sommers at half, while Detwiler remains sidelined.
Lawrence High School aims to open its home schedule with a basketball game against Holton High School at McCook Field. Tipoff is set for 9?0 o'clock tomorrow as the Phe Lawrence team seeks early season momentum. Governor Baldwin of Connecticut is scheduled to speak in the university chapel tomorrow morning at 10.00.
A detachment of Colorado National Guard troopers was ordered to the Ludlow district to disrupt violence as strife at the Ludlow and Aguilar camps escalates. One typhoid death is reported. more cases are noted while troops join patrols around disrupted settlements.
Ike Johnson comments on prison life and weight gain among inmates. He notes inmates gain weight with limited food and lack of luxuries, while meals are simple and nourishment comes from jail provisions. He cites observations from a county jail warden about long-serving prisoners and appetite changes.
In Chicago a bankruptcy case against Mhranas A. Gara president of the O Gara Cement Company accuses him of diverting company funds for personal use and retaining four hundred thousand dollars as commissions after the firm went bankrupt. Also notes John Q. Newell’s nomination as U S marshal for western Oklahoma and a Kansas City woman traveling to Lawrence for her aunt Mary Allen’s funeral.
The funeral of Colonel Rankin will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. W. A. Powell officiating. Members of the Washington Post of the G. A. R. St. will attend to pay respects. pallbearers named include J. Q. A. Jk. L., Moore, and Innes with active bearers listed among T. P. F. Douglas, N. Lewis, A. Henley, and others.
Mrs Jennie May Eaton was acquitted of murdering her husband, Admiral Joseph Eaton, by a jury after nearly twelve hours of deliberation. She thanked the jurors and expressed relief that past tribulations would end, saying she could now go home.
The Senate Banking Committee debates a proposed radical reduction of regional Federal Reserve banks. Administration and supporters push to limit to six or eight banks, while opponents advocate broader cuts and maintain current structure.
A chaotic speech at National City Bank of New York links political turmoil to stalling growth. The speaker claims responsible men should pursue steady policy while criticising politicians as ineffective and urging practical actions for advancement.
At the Open Waterway Convention in Albing New York Henry W Mill president of the New York State Waterways Association declared rail traffic managers have ceased war on waterways improvements and now concede their lines cannot handle heavier freight He added rising fuel and operating costs will push larger freights to waterways.
The report outlines the first special assessment for a new bridge and the New Road levy for 1914. It presents totals of taxes assessed and distributed among county funds, including schools, roads, and improvements, with figures around $405,095.01 for the county and notable allocations to general, interest, school, and improvement funds.
A municipal committee met yesterday to push for citizen involvement in the November election. The group, aiming to aid the spring campaign, seeks support for a new government structure and plans to submit a digest at the next meeting.
Civic Study Club will discuss the child labor problem at a Saturday meeting at the Court House. Speakers include Mrs Ald Griffin Mrs W T Chalkley and Miss Himina Palwer. Proceedings will cover the winter study program and printed prospects.
The document outlines heirs receiving income of $1000 daily from a trust created under Brewer's will. One beneficiary, August, holds a share and his income and property rights are detailed, while a dependent brother Carl is mentioned as needing care. The will stipulates substantial totals, including a potential $700,000 in funds, with provisions for guardianship and support.
Louis Soliz and Guadelupes were fined 300 dollars and sentenced to ninety days in jail. Felix Jimenez received a similar fine and jail term. all three men refused to pay the fines. The city will care for the families, except Jimenez’s, who has a debt to a bank.
The appellate court heard arguments claiming Hocken and McNamara bore sole responsibility for a dynamite plot. Prosecutors argued Ortie McManigal and others traveled nationwide to set off blasts while the two men allegedly financed and directed the acts.
An article notes guards around federal gold reserves in Washington with machine guns and sentry details. It describes large sums of gold and silver stored under Treasury custody, highlighting security measures and the proximity to Treasury operations.
Women allege offers of money to lure Huerta into an ambush. Several men named, but women claim they refused to participate. US policy slow to unfold, with possible delays before Washington acts. Mexico City reports and international tensions cited as the administration weighs next steps.
Federal suit filed today seeks impeachment of William Sulzer before the New York Supreme Court. The case argues the Sulzer administration violated constitutional guarantees and questions the validity of the state government under current leadership. The action mirrors national disputes over governance and constitutional authority.
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