19 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
1
London reports a cur t telegram from Brussels indicating fierce fighting along a wide front as Belgians and Germans clash near Liège and Brussels. Dispatches vary on forts and positions while Allies regroup and await official word on the evolving battle fronts.
Washington August 19 A House debate over a resolution to divert the Commerce Department to probe wheat prices was defeated by Republican Mami who argued the body has ample authority for such inquiry. The measure had aimed to curb alleged speculation by exporters and dealers in Kansas wheat.
In Washington August, the President backs a plan to obtain funds from Congress for a 25 million appropriation to buy ships. The move aims to bolster the government fleet and support American shipyards and stock abroad.
Dispatch from Luton reports German posts between Gembloux and Dodeigne gradually pushed back by Belgian and French forces. Air superiority keeps Belgian and French units in close contact with German lines as they advance.
A fragment outlines a scene in London where confined Italians shouted support for Italy. A note mentions German soldiers firing and a disrupted scene tied to distant events. A Miss Helen Wilson plans to move to Sioux Rapids Iowa to teach sixth grade in a public school.
The Board of Education will review preliminary plans for three school buildings tomorrow. Architects Smith Hei Lovett and AY Bhair submitted proposals and the board will choose between them. It may take a week or more to finalize plans and renovations after the selection, as the district aims to start work before cold weather.
American refugees describe perilous escape across Belgium and northern Germany after war outbreak. They endured hunger in transit, avoidance of danger in Belgian countryside, and near capture as suspected spies while fleeing toward Antwerp and Ostend aboard the Red Star Hinur.
A divorce case was filed by Collie Monroe against Tren Mone seeking custody of a child. The filing indicates a dispute over family rights and guardianship.
A federal inquiry into unusual price increases in Topeka expands to Kansas locations including Wichita and Garden City. U S Attorney Fafl Robertson follows a McReynolds telegram urging scrutiny of Southwest Miller’s League bulletins and any evidence of violations beyond anti trust laws.
John Rush, Denver district attorney, arrives in Lawrence from Europe and will visit his sister, Mrs. J. O. Herriott, northeast of town before returning to Denver. He recalls travel through New York and Liverpool aboard a steamship and discusses wartime conditions in Europe and German compulsory service.
Heavy rain for about an hour refreshed the region, ending a long dry spell. Farmers had faced dry soil and stressed corn fields as a prior week of heat eased with the welcomed shower, though not enough to fully replenish crops.
A Brussels dispatch reports increased ordnance sounds at six this morning. The message claims German forces held Brunbele at 19 with marginal gains noted as the strike moves. The correspondent cites observed activity and ongoing concern over the frontline shift.
Reported from Paris on August 19 that Belgian troops may retire toward Antwerp, but the official position was not confirmed and no retirement had been officially announced.
Partly cloudy conditions with possible showers in southern areas. Cooler temperatures expected east tonight with some fog. Yesterday’s high around 74 and a forecast for today includes variable winds and light rain chances in the afternoon.
The Vatican reports the Pope suffered a sudden relapse with nephritis amid mounting concern for his life. Observers note intense prayer from the Pope’s sisters and solemn rites as bells rang and the Holy Sacrament was administered while doctors warn of serious danger.
Rome dispatch via Havas Agency reports the Pope is feverish with worsening condition due to bronchitis. The bulletin notes the Pope remains under care and his health is being closely watched as the illness extends.
The text notes a delayed delivery expected today with an official stating the shipment will be brought by TRU and a representative for delivery. It mentions Florence Nelson planning a two week trip to the western part of the state.
Belvoir baseball squad hosts a team that defeated Lawrence at Woodland Park in a prior week. The pitcher's battery includes Haile or Heines and Wilson. both lineups showed even form in recent play. Local fans anticipate a rematch and potential title implications.
Professor Ward Ward updates through Frank 2 Ward that his recent four week assignment in Wisconsin is proceeding well. He remains connected with the Filinoss Totteyinity Exchange and maintains headquarters in Chicago.
The Interstate Commerce Commission sustained a plan tying interstate passenger fare to a three cent per mile basis in Arkansas Oklahoma and Oklahoma carriers faced complaints from state commissions over two cent charges. The ruling found railroads must not voluntarily maintain the two cent rate and should base fares on the three cent standard across the three states.
The Kansas City Denver Red Line is nearly land free and one of the best marked routes across Kansas. Tourists pass through Lawrence enroute while the line crosses key towns from Topeka to Denver, praised for its straight stretches and notable landmarks like Rooks and Sheridan.
The Big Brothers organize a community picnic at Marvin's Grounds with lemonade and ice cream for children, plus wagons and carriages to transport them from Tenth and Ken Tuky. Sisters and several big cars are noted, as is the promise of speeches by local leaders including Markind and Dr Braden.
Dorothy Ward receives news she will Teich at the Bradford High School in Chicago for the coming year. The report notes her fellowship at Chicago University and involvement with Botany and Zoology fields, suggesting a move from Botany library work to teach and research with a higher salary prospect.
Roy Ziesenis and Henry Albach Jr start a bicycle journey from home toward Oklahoma. They plan a ten day trip and will rough it with blankets and supplies strapped to an angle carrier. The riders will travel mainly in early mornings and evenings to dodge peak heat and will pause at points to visit relatives along the route.
Commissioners explain the tax increase as higher this year to cover debts from former administrations. They note one thousand dollars of the levy funds past deficits and state the levy covers actual city expenses for the next four years.
Test results show five days of continuous pumping did not reduce supply. A second well is being drilled at depth eight feet deeper, with pumping slated to start by Friday. Samples from the new and south town wells sent to the state laboratory for comparison with city water.
President Wilson signed an amendment to the Hawaiian calendar bill permitting foreign ships to be admitted to American registry. The reform, effective immediately, aims to aid U S exports during wartime and regulate maritime activity amid ongoing overseas conflict.
Theodore Roosevelt opened the Progressive party campaign in Lewistown praising prosperity and urging a proper division of wealth. He warned that the two old political machines would destroy prosperity or divert gains to favored individuals, citing past Maine Progressive dissatisfactions with prior candidates.
To commandant at Fort Riley, Major Rhodes will arrive this week to lead the Mounted School. He has served on the general staff in Washington for years and his selection is seen as a major boost for the school’s future prospects.
A garbled reader note questions the reliability and commercial value of ads in the newspaper. The text hints at a familiar friend introducing content and the risk of failure for certain wood articles and advertising ventures.
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