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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1914
Page
1
A sprawling dispatch outlines rising mobilization across Europe with France and Britain reacting to German ultimatums. It notes censorship, stalled telegrams, and a tense global balance as Germany presses for neutrality breaches and Japan signals potential alliance moves.
The Douglas County Italr Association plans a 20 year annual fair with shows on September 7, 9, 10 and 17. Features include demonstrations for handling amity worm and white bug, practical moving pictures, and 20 to 30 feet of shortage sites with hosts to answer questions. A secretary will entertain bids for embassions to occupy spell places. A marriage license was issued for Jason Zitkle of Rieblanke Kansas and Cirraew Tillingston of Carbondale, married by Probate Judge Aindley yesterday.
Lawrence residents may enjoy a Sunday concert by the First Reginet Band at Woodlawn Park tomorrow night. The program includes Wagner, Rossini, Bach, and selections such as Love’s Sweet Old Song and a sacred polonaise. Intermission features overtures and a caprice from La Casandrini.
The Twilight League resumes in Lawrence with four teams Printers Y M C A Street Car Conductors and Haskell. Games start Monday at 5 30 at Haskell and Woodland diamonds with two games per week. Schedule lists matchups for August and September with Mondays and Thursdays as game nights.
London officials report an urgent message from the king to the Russian emperor seeking to avert war. The German embassy here described the intervention as reviving hope amid tensions.
Paris dispatch cited by Matin says Gerents alleged dematal on Russia and France. Giornale D'TG lin publishes take dispatches alleging Germany pressed Russia and France to halt mobilization and declare neutrality, with a similar ultimatum reportedly sent to Russia to cease actions.
Weather forecast notes fair conditions with no significant temperature change. States two days of fair weather. yesterday featured fair conditions with 72 degree readings. today shows similar patterns and a slight rise to 86 with no major change expected.
Dr Eugene McFarland of the First Christian Church arrives home from a two week vacation in Custer Oklahoma. He has been holding revival meetings to improve his rest and will resume preaching at the First Christian Church tomorrow morning. He will continue Sunday evening services at Woodland Park.
Berlin announces the German ultimatum to Russia expired at noon and France must declare neutrality within eighteen hours. Rome reports Italy, via ministers, will remain neutral citing treaty obligations with Germany and Austria.
Aug Berlin reports no official mobilization order yet though Kaiser allegedly sent an explanation. Officials vow to curb false reports as Germany waits for a definitive decision on peace or war. Censorship tightens as four papers are seized for false mobilization claims.
At a conference the Santa Fe and Rock Island railroads decided to continue the grain embargo against Port Galveston until August 7. The move follows fears over European demand, insurer reluctance to cover risks, port delays, and potential operational trouble. A locomotive engineers and firemen strike is threatened.
President Henry Drinker spoke on Lehigh University support for the Society for the National Reserve Corps. He cited four hundred students who trained at camps in Monterey Ludington Burlington and Asheville. He noted a recent Asheville march of twenty seven miles in eight hours and fifty minutes as proof of fitness for a reserve corps.
London Aug 1 reports a Paris dispatch says Germans seized French locomotives at frontier points and torn up lines at Pagny Mourthe Moselle where machines have been placed. A Rome telegraph cites a rumor of Germany sending an ultimatum to Russia and France. no confirmation available and the Telegraph notes Rome’s office did not deny the reports.
Committees were formed to nominate officers and directors and to draft bylaws and constitution for a Lawrence Country Club. Locations near town were reviewed, with Fairley's farm, Dog Farm and Sutton/Hubbach sites among options. reports on ground options will be prepared for a Monday meeting. Arthur Spalding heads membership, options on properties will be secured, and the club seeks broad business and citizen involvement before permanent organization.
Lawrence National Bank offers a prize for the tallest stalk of corn with at least one ear, to be brought or sent before 3 o'clock on August 20. Prizes of 10.00, 5.00, and 2.50 will be awarded after judges measure the entries at the designated time. Owners may remove their stalks after judging.
President Wilson and congressional leaders agree on a bill to modify and amend the Panama Canal law allowing foreign ships to register American. The measure is set for passage on Monday as tensions with Europe rise.
The fourinch centrifugal pump will be used to probe water conditions and gravel for potential supply. Tests near Fourth Street North aim to verify water abundance before building a plant, with Commissioner Leland leading prospecting and bids from several companies evaluated. The plan includes self testing to gauge the situation and avoid premature construction.
London observers discuss the Kronprinzessin Cecilie, a North German Lloyd steamer, routing from New York with specie. If war is declared before Bremen, it may return to New York or travel via northern Scotland toward Germany, with The Daily Telegraph noting possible capture by a British or French cruiser en route to America.
J. K. Hayden and Jak Ransis are connected to yesterday's city activities in Lawrence as officials report spending details and local actions near the county seat. The brief note highlights the day's scheduling and municipal decisions for residents.
The South Side Improvement League presses to unite the Lawrence Board of Education amid a deadlock over an architect and recalls. County Attorney general guidance cites recall rights for electors, while board members debate whether to appoint a architect committee or proceed with sketches.
The text recalls the value of persistent advertising through the examples of a famed merchant prince Robert C Ogden and two men who credited ads for their success. It highlights beliefs in showing a good product and the town’s audience via Journal-World columns.
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