14 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
1
German forces reportedly capitulated as Belgian defenses stiffened along rivers and towns. Reports claim German units near Liège and Namur were overwhelmed while French and allied positions pressed the advance, with key towns including Meuse and Pannen under attack and prisoners reported. The tangled front along the German lines yielded significant Allied gains despite ongoing combat.
An official noonday dispatch reports Germany plans a new movement against a coastal line. It notes dispositions in place to repel the advance and suggests French forces hold the upper hand while Allied lines gain a favorable position. The staff has yet to confirm fort actions at Lives and Huterstal, leaving strategic outcomes unsettled.
A dispatch from Hong Kong reports British fleet operations in the Far East near Hong Kong. German and Austrian ships suffer damage as Allied powers intensify pressure. The chaotic exchange notes ships damaged amid wartime activity and neutral shipping concerns in the region.
A captain reports spotting German warships about 14 miles off Spurn, with only portions visible above water. The Middamaierst vessel commander notes a single glimpse of the ships during a wartime patrol, describing the scene and location with limited clarity.
Rome dispatch claims Russia has mobilized 2,000,000 men along the German and Austrian frontiers and 400,000 on the Turkish and Romanian fronts, with 5,000 believed in perilous pay.
Montreal officials report a surge of men compelled to secure their wives consent before complying with militia orders. Across the city thousands of men are sending assurances, showing broad public reaction to the conscription drive.
John Grider Republican nominee for Congress in the Second district will be a speaker at the C. P. A. picnic in Eudora on August 2. Crider is described as a forceful speaker with many friends in the county. Eva Anders and May Mules are also mentioned in nearby notes.
North Lawrene test wells for municipal water plant pumped through the night and into today. Engineers report the immediate supply affected near the site while distant areas show minimal impact. Pumping at 289 gallons per minute may require additional wells to sustain town needs. Next test well planned on Lyon Street north of Byrd's store. Montenegrin forces invade Austria. conflict developments reported.
An Avestan stemmer Ida aboard a 4700 ton spy vessel sailed from Prom to Trieste and Naples before war declaration. The Marine Department at Quebec seized the craft as a war prize after a tense transit and fraught voyage.
Richard Jobson died yesterday. The funeral will be held at Warren Street Baptist Church tomorrow at 2230 per IM.
The Kaw Valley district number 12 bought eighty new Anderson desks for the school. The display is at the county superintendent's office. A sermon by Rev. BL Stauffer is announced for Lakeview on Sunday at 3:40, followed by a schoolhouse gathering and a picnic supper with listed Misses and in the Park.
The report says about 3,000 Germans were killed or wounded as Belgian forces halted a German advance near Brussels. Belgian troops established entrenchments at Taelen and Naville faciéres while German forces retreated, with Brussels briefly under concern and Allied leaders coordinating defense near the front.
In Canada a wireless station was wrecked as a repair crew rushed to assess damage after cables and supports failed. Shots from two men as they fled halted the attempt, leaving serious damage and a call for quick repairs by the military unit.
State of Kansas versus Nd Meek Eliseworth Pawe and Riley Combest. Charged with drinking intoxicated liquor on a Santa Fe train and with disturbing peace near Eudora. Proceedings before Justice Clark as jury of twelve examined witnesses. trial ongoing.
White House stated censorship not yet established for proposed submarine shipping and wireless fibers in the United States. British press bureau reported French success in the Vosges Alsace region with troops advancing and prisoner captures. Desertions among German troops noted as French forces seized guns and other materiel.
The Eudora picnic at Madora promises a record crowd with a HeMananl C. P. A. picnic event. Hon. J. Et. rider, a Republican candidate for congress, will speak, delivering a strong address. Prizes will be awarded and a general goods hour planned. The event is set for Thursday, Anatist 2, a full all day affair.
Fire Commissioner W. Wi Holyfield Chit Reinisch and Assistant f Ralph Gawrenes inspected the new eliefs ear under construction in Kansas City this morning. They planned to view combination hogs and ladder tracks and expect a large truck purchase for the department. Laveda Tex Aug 14 Neuvo Lac redo Mexican city telegram: General Astranza entered Mexico City at noon today.
Thelumoni infantry advances toward Kongres and St Prand with another attack planned toward Wiest and deruehot, aiming to reach Aérth west of Brussels by evening.remenent
The animal county Farmers' Union picnic will be held Thursday August 20 at Pitts northwest of Baldwin. An elaborate program is planned with Lone Star hande to provide music. President McAulitte of the Cooperative Union of America will attend and give an address. Two ball games are scheduled: High Traine vs Worden and Belvoir vs Hahlwin. Everyone is invited to the picnic.
Miss Emily Griggs, living at 0d Obinstredt, won the August 5th Misspelled Word Contest. A list of misspelled words and the advertisements where they appeared is printed, with several contestants named and the final prize awarded Saturday as the last week of the contest.
Lawrence stockholders heard update on potential Foley Place site for country club. Directors named three favored locations Finback, Boldly pits and Foley Place, with Foley located at west end of Elm Street seen as best accessible. Members urged to view Foley site by Monday stockholders meeting for final choice.
A muddled notice reports a Salvation Army picnic at the county house grove to raise funds for mothers and children. It lists cake prices and a total cash tally with names and contributors, noting Capt and Mrs Houlet in charge, and mentions a Progressive Central Committee meeting on August 18 at 3:30 pm in Douglas County offices chaired by T.L Mitchell.
A Sunday picnic at High Prairie yesterday attracted about 200 people. A speaker from the area delivered a fine address, highlighting community spirit and local efforts.
Mrs Alice Cox of Topeka named new instructor in the journalism department at the University of Kansas Cos will join with the Sunshine Society as a Kansis correspondent She has visited Lawrence before and plans to move with her mother to Lawrence about September first.
Dames A Arnett of Lecompton Kansas held at the county jail on suspicion of robbery. He confessed to taking about 3.00 in money from Mr Mills, who slept under an apple tree and fought off a would be robber. The couple, Alvin and wife, were found in Lawrence after being traced from Shawgimount and Topeka purchases. An arrest warrant was sworn and a hearing set.
Washington reports the Department of Commerce began a nationwide probe into retail food prices as part of President Wilson’s war effort. Agents seek whether recent price rises are justified or due to speculation, with focus on foodstuffs and related articles. Also noted is a District Court filing by B. S. Fornely against H. McQuary Jr. and Minchie McQuary for an abstract of judgment from Justice Court.
County treasurer notes that another automobile license was issued last evening, bringing total licenses to 500 for the year. The update highlights ongoing vehicle registrations and budget implications for the current period.
The Board of Education held a morning session with two architect delegates to review preliminary sketches for two building sites. Plans are to be submitted to the board by next Wednesday, with bids to follow once approved.
Reports warn of a wave of wholesale and retail price increases tied to European war effects. President Wilson asks the attorney general to act as several cabinet members join the inquiry. In Topeka, shoppers find sugar scarce and dear, with dollars buying fewer pounds of staple goods as wholesale prices climb.
An early advertising note extols the value of consistent newspaper ads as the most profitable investment for any business. It argues readers favor advertisers because experience shows advertising pays off when daylight trading is involved.
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