15 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1914
Page
1
Fragmented dispatches report Japan declaring war on Germany while German and Russian actions loom in Europe. scrambled text mentions French defeats near Muelhansen and German troop movements, with chaotic references to Paris and European commanders amid tense global conflict.
Paris reports division forces clash near Muelhausen with German units repulsing French defenses. A Sayville wireless link cites Berlin sources noting German victory as Mas Nurmi leads troops through Upper Alsace. Details are limited and phrasing varies in the disputed dispatches.
Transcribed dispatch reports German bombings around Leyden and Vosges fronts. Alleged advances near Sanles frontiers stalled. French forces claimed repelling German attacks and taking prisoners. Contemporaneous notes mention Allied and American movements from Germany to Paris and Berlin.
Washington reports Avelu M Huntington president of the American Geographical Society and his family have not been arrested in Nuremburg. A German foreign office message says an automobile owned by Huntington was requisitioned and released. the Swedish chauffeur was held briefly.
City commissioners and Engineer Dunmife toured Camer oo's BhuP to assess a shore water source for North Lawrence. They noted a four inch well water supply has run for over forty eight hours with iron and yellow color, questioning long term viability and pumping costs to serve the north side.
The Douglas County Central Republican Committee elected Charman Ha Tugker and secretary Te De Tigward with Wadartisn as treasurer. Candidates for an entire GOP ticket spoke of good prospects and support for ward and township aid. Voted to confer with commissioners to secure visitation and voting rights in the first, second, and third wards.
President Wilson disapproved of loans to distressed European nations. The Austrian Lloyd liner Myreienbach was seized by a British warship off Alexandria while en route from Bombay to Odessa and brought to port.
Commissioner Holyfield announced the Lawrence commission will buy a combination hose and ladder fire truck after reviewing Knox and Anderson models. Chief Reinisch and Husky toured Kansas City dealers. a decision on truck type is expected soon with both units possibly delivered together. The new chief’s car is nearly finished and will be used once minor details are completed.
In Eudora the defendants named Mel Deck Elleworth Page and Riley Combust were acquitted after a brief jury trial. The case involved drinking on a train and alleged public disturbance as the key charge, with twelve jurors and fifty minutes of deliberation leading to the verdict.
A federal grand jury is being convened next week as subpoenas are issued in the nationwide investigation into price fixing across shipping and related goods. Brooklyn District Attorney William J. YuU reports subpoenas issued for the grand jury.
Washington reports quoted Ambassador Chinda denying published claims that Japan planned a war against Germany. State Department officials said they had no information confirming such reports.
The funeral of W. Griffin will be held tomorrow at 2250 p.m. from the home on Haskell Road just outside the city limits. Mrs. Rathel Woodward will have charge of the services and burial will be made at Oak Hut.
Weather page fragment reports variable temperatures with hints of higher readings eastward. Forecast notes possible adjustments as the system tracks northward, leaving some readers unsure of exact highs and lows for the evening and Sunday.
The Turkish government reiterates its firm resolve to maintain strict neutrality amid present conflicts. Officials in Washington report ministers in Constantinople stress urgent, clear instructions to avoid any doubt about the imperial stance.
The Merchants Association backs Lawrence Today and Yesterday as a top university advert. Hackney of the Board of Administration plans to distribute copies to the university and graduates promptly. President Hackney urges local real estate men to buy copies to attract residents and students to Lawrence.
Cable from Berlin urged American readers to doubt unconfirmed wartime reports while noting Berlin remained quiet. State Department received another message urging sympathy for Americans abroad and detailing travel restrictions toward the south with a Holland frontier train being organized. Mrs. W. R. Evans and Billy Crouch Jr left for Carrollton Missouri for a two week visit.
Judge G. Richards recalls the August 16 1856 clash at Fort Titus where Free State forces captured the fort from pro slavery troops. The obsolete cannon used is now a Kansas University relic. remnants of the fort and surrounding raids are noted with local families and Chanute visitors, preserving war memories.
August 13 report says Hamburg America line weighing offers to buy steamships in American waters valued around twenty million dollars. The fleet includes the large steamship Waterland touted as the world’s biggest, potentially marking the first major step toward a proposed American merchant fleet.
Superintendent J Wise reports optimism for Haskell plans and a 25000 appropriation for a new gymnasium. He aims to exhibit at the Panama Exposition Topeka Spare Battery and a community fair in September with plans to feature school sets and graphic exhibits.
Mr. Td Hacknes, president of the Regents of the University, spoke in Lawrence about awarding the contract for hauling of coal for the university. South D. Ray of Lawrence to execute the work. some officials voiced doubts he will return for further talks. An appropriation of 25,000 was made years ago for a ration building at Ragdate and must be watched by the board, with completion required before year end. The water issue on the hill will be addressed by the Guard later.
A man described as James Hays was captured near We country east of Hasell by Sheriff Comings ten days after a rumor of a strange stranger. He later admitted the name Stone, but Osawatomie officials confirm he is an escapee from a state hospital. He traveled barefoot, surviving on road scraps until detention for return to Osawatomie.
Mr Crocker was presented a watch by his former employees this morning in his office. He values the gift as a sign of friendship and esteem, noting its personal meaning beyond value. Several of the firm’s employees, including a thirty second degree Mason group, attended the presentation.
Interest in bargain days is growing as merchants across town prepare for big sales. Dozens of stores promise low prices on a wide range of goods with numerous prizes for shoppers including silk parasols, towels, blankets, knee pants, and more lineups from Weaver’s to Starkweather.
The senior series final at the VY 2A tournament saw Rice edge Laslett 21 to 20 after two tight opening games. Rice captured the title in a close finale, with the final score 21 to 20.
Mrs G C Shaler, who suffered a severe ankle sprain a few days ago, has shown marked improvement and is now able to sit up and move about with help from a cane. Relatives report she is recovering steadily and in good spirits.
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