This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
6
National Guards unit from Lawrence Kansas, known as H Company, excelled at the ten day Ft. Riley encampment. Authorities credited their guard mount, clean firearms and exceptional appearance, with Colonel Metcalf and Colonel Ayer dubbing them the best in the regiment.
Governor Hodges passed through town this morning heading to Kansas City accompanied by a newspaper man from Abeiie. At Baldwin's Grove a Sunday School picnic was held, and a local baseball team defeated Lakeview 16 to 0.
In police court this morning Sadie Caldwell was charged with assaulting Mrs. Woodside but was discharged as the judge believed she acted in self defense. Mrs. Woodside’s husband Mr. Woodside had been fined previously for assaulting Caldwell.
Report notes no evidence of large Japanese forces in Kiao Chow territory. It is believed heavy roads in Kiao Chow, after summer rains, deter Japanese attack for many days.
Paris aug 87 officials state yesterday's Redgulls had no effect on the arrangements for future operations in the Vosges and Nancy region. Troops in the north continue their patrols and military posture as planned despite the day’s events.
Market reports from Kansas City and region detail receipts and prices for cattle calves hogs and stockers with mixed figures. Local items note births and social updates including residents visiting Kansas City and fair advertising by J A Riedy and Eddy Evang Greater Shows.
The Daily Chronicle urges Britain to avoid entanglement with the United States over war questions. It argues prudent policy should steer clear of alliances that could embroil England in foreign powers and keeps naval concerns in view. The article emphasizes careful balancing of relations with the US as the era’s dominant power.
Paris reports Premier Rene Viviani announced the resignation of the French ministry and informed President Poincare that the cabinet would resign collectively. Viviani will organize a new cabinet to unify republican groups and broaden ministerial scope.
He returned to the Elysee about an hour later and informed the president of the composition of the new ministry, listing its members and positions as filled.
Washington demand voices in the House call for swift action to mobilize ships idle at great cost while awaiting new shipping regulations from the Department of Commerce. Republican Leader Mann criticized the department and its views as out of step. Agnes Sutton and Elizabeth Sutton will depart tomorrow for Colorado Springs and other Colorado points.
An amused exchange unfolds as a mother asks if the daughter is an equestrian or valedictorian. The dialogue hints at the confusion of class offices and the pride in academic achievement.
Mrs Forrest Savage longtime Kansas pioneer remembered for her steadfast domestic life and support of the community. Born in Hanover New Hampshire in 1830 she married Forrest Savage in 1849 and came to Kansas in 1855. The couple lived four miles southwest of Lawrence and moved to town in old age. Her life spanned hard early years marked by droughts grasshoppers and border raids. she supported the Old Band and local militia through her husband’s musical duties while facing isolation and danger. Her later years were devoted to home and family with gentle kindness and resilience.
La Paz August 26 Bolivia's government hosts an upcoming international congress of Americanists to be held in November. Bolivia extends invitation to all American republics and emphasizes closer hemispheric ties. A committee has been formed to manage delegates expected to attend.
A carnival clown from the Ed A Hvans Greasey Shows will tour the streets several days before the fair. See him in public spaces as he performs, with dates noted for Monday and Tuesday. Also appears items about local sales and services in the notice.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.