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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1913
Page
6
A Western Kansas World article surveys rising fashion trends as tailors push for shorter, tighter male garments amid wider debate over modern dress. It cites European horse shortages, military adaptation, and shifts from traditional to sensational styles, while touching on women’s hat fashions and labor wages in France and the United States.
A rambling reflection notes fashion driving up costs yet beauty, imagines aviation tricks unlikely to popularize head-first travel, and muses on love and science. It questions civilian flying, hints at moonshine tanks, and touches on divorce courts with a satirical, fragmented tone.
London guests, including 300 American and many British attendees, cheered Viscount Haldane announcing Britain's undergirding of the Monroe Doctrine. Robert N. Fairbanks opened the event with The King and Haldane named The President of the United States. He recalled his U S visit and the shared ideals of citizenship binding Britain and America.
In Washington a thanksgiving mass marked the Pan-American celebration uniting the United States and twenty-one Latin American republics. President Wilson Secretary Bryan and other officials attended at St Patrick's church where American and Latin American Magi decorated the nave. Cardinal Gibbons attended as a dove of peace symbolized hemispheric unity in prayer.
George Dudley, an employee of the Alton Granite and St. Louis Traction Company, survived a 66 000 volt electric blast from a Keokuk power station. While on a 40 foot scaffold, he lifted a steel bar to reposition it, touching a high tension line and receiving the full current in his right shoulder, yet physicians and electricians marvel at his survival.
Washington report notes higher production of wheat by 32 percent oats by 5 percent and barley by 7.5 percent in the northern hemisphere compared with last year per a Rome based International Institute of Agriculture cable to the US Department of Agriculture.
In Fort Smith Arkansas W Mahany was buried alive for more than an hour when a 22 foot pit collapsed for a bridge piot. A wheelbarrow toppled over him saving his life while companions rescued him with bruises. Four others narrowly escaped burial under debris.
Springfield reports a hunting accident near town killed 16 year old boy William Whitecraft. Three boys were handling a firearm when it discharged accidentally. Thomas Finnigan was involved in the incident as one of the youths.
Washington DC The Navy estimates request 145 million dollars for the naval establishment in the next fiscal year, sent through Secretary Daniels to the House of Representatives for appropriations. Five hurt in a runaway near Bridgeton Missouri Two motorcyclists frightened a mule on a country road causing injuries to one or more people including four others hurt.
Washington dispatch reports the long special session edges into the regular winter session with currency reform at the center. President Wilson aims for a brief holiday pause, while antitrust and railroad measures await January debate and the first post session recess. The House moves to prep appropriation bills as currency talks resume in January. A separate note from Laurel Mississippi describes a robber holding a cashier at the Bank of Heidelberg, taking about $2,000 before fleeing on a freight train.
A delicate lace kerchief created by Miss Jessie Wilson at the First Methodist Church bazaar in Fort Smith Arkansas will be sold at the event conducted by the church women. The item is presented as a dainty keepsake from the president’s daughter.
A fragment reports casualties in a clash involving Moors and Spanish forces with unclear details. No dates or locations are provided, leaving the incident's outcome and parties only partially identified.
John Sick, express messenger for the railroad, was acquitted in district court of murdering Pat Dawson on a Kansas City Southern train last June. The verdict sparked applause. witnesses testified Sick acted to protect himself after Dawson moved toward him.
In Atchison Kansas the body of a sickle found in the roadway near Weston is believed to be a highwayman. A mask fragment, a Colt revolver with one discharge, and a pawn ticket in the name of Fred Hoyt from an Omaha pawn shop support the theory the man was the Burlington train robber.
Four United States soldiers and a civilian chauffeur died when the motor car carrying them was hit by a Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio train at a grade crossing in Texas City. Another soldier was fatally injured. the soldiers were stationed at the local camp.
News brief reports T. M. Emerson, president of the Atlantic Coast Line, died at his home in Wilmington, North Carolina. Also noted are a slander suit denial by Senator Gore, a confession by Lewis Zancanelli in the Belcher detective murder, Saskatchewan grain harvest value, and the death of Edwin Crutcher in Kansas City.
From El Paso reports a two day battle with Villa’s rebels ends in a rout of Federal troops. Villa claims heavy losses on both sides, asserts capture of artillery and three trains, and notes executions of prisoners including Salazar volunteers. Nurses and Red Cross trains rush to aid the front.
Irene Sweem was sprayed with acid in a Cedar Creek hotel yard. Her crost was cut and her sight may be permanently damaged. James Biddiecomb, a former Nebraska Lighting Company employee, is being chased by posses in connection with the attack. Washington approves a reception and reading room for enlisted men aboard the new battleship New York. In Fort Smith Arkansas Vernon Lammis dies at age 13 after a practice game injury described as rupture of a brain blood vessel during excitement.
United States Marshal Frank B. Clark of OV twmwa Ia. is dead here at age 45 after two months of ill health. He served as a town U. S. Marshal Beach Excelsior Springs Mo. The report notes his long service and recent poor health history.
Canada celebrates renewed success across grain and cattle shows with multiple sweepstakes and top prizes at Tulsa and other events. Peter Gerlack of Allan Saskatchewan wins the chief prize thrashing machine for hard wheat. Western Canada earns high honors against global entrants.
A nostalgic ad urges mothers to switch from harsh castor oil to California Syrup of Figs for children stomach and bowel cleansing. It claims the fruit laxative is safe, loved by kids, and guarantees a cleaned liver and bowels, with a 0-cent bottle offered and directions for all ages. It concludes with a note that marshmallow toasting prowess does not equal good cooking.
A vintage advertisement extols Dandeline as a cure for falling hair caused by dandruff. It claims scalp relief, hair lustre, and new growth after a few weeks, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from local stores. The text ends with a stray line about political pull.
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