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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1914
Page
8
Interclass football practice begins at McCook field with all varsity and freshman squads excluded. Coaches seek new players who have never played but show ability, aiming to build a large, ambitious team for next fall.
Kansas railroads joined local utilities in a bid to postpone the two cent passenger fare hearing. The request followed filings for rate increases ten days earlier. The hearing, set for December 14, was postponed to January 8 as railroads gather more information.
Topeka Kansas reports a stamp shortage delaying state documents as officials await rulings on stamp use. Copies of at least 25 documents have been sent to the secretary of state for guidance. revenue for docs may run 10 to 50 cents each, totaling thousands monthly.
A district court suit filed November 30 by Dewey Ortland Cement Company seeks recovery of 3460 from Lion Bonding and Surety Company. The plaintiff claims J Ramsey was bonded by Lion while under contract to the city of Lawrence and used cement paid to the city for streets, with J Kimsey allegedly refusing to pay, hindering the vending company. Violate Horner noted in Shore Acres.
A Chicago crowd surged to the Internal Revenue Office to buy war tax stamps forcing the door from its hinges and shattering windows as soldiers helped restore order. Police reported the rush subsiding after disrupting the building.
A game paper claims British subjects up to 55 in Brussels are interned in a military concentration camp. It also reports inhabitants of Antwerp receive only ten cigarettes of bread per capita daily. Violet Horner at the University in Shore Acres Friday only.
Police investigate a missing child case after a disturbance woke parents in a Beach home. The child is reported missing during an incident described as a scuffle, with guardians stating outsiders may be involved.
Reuters correspondent reports heavy guns along the Ver canal near Sluis on a day of intense fighting. The roar of artillery shook houses as villagers within a march of the front were displaced.
Berlin reports via wireless that no western front news exists with quiet in East Prussia and southern Poland. The release claims about 9,500 more prisoners and additional machine guns and wart supplies captured, while also noting other gains. J Borden Harriman of New York died in Washington after a lingering illness at age 51.
The Missouri Supreme Court rules the consolidation of the North Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian Churches valid. The Cumberland Church property at Marshall Maryland becomes property of the Presbyterian church, despite payments by Cumberland members. The court asserts civil courts may review ecclesiastical decisions.
Garrison tells commissioners he ran a collection without a city contract claiming he led a verbal deal with Mayor Piraneiseo and left a signed agreement with an intermediary. He vows to call witnesses to prove the talks while noting delayed payments from residents. his three month bill totals 497.40, with 125.50 previously billed and 26 collected. Rexall Cold Tablets promotional aside appears at end as local ad note.
Widespread reports describe German prisoners near Lodz in dire conditions with frostbitten faces and wrapped feet as reinforcements move along the Vistula. Russian advances threaten Cracow from the northeast while other reports speak of a broader retreat and surrounding maneuvers.
A Townsend of Denison and Miss Marie Denison visited Baldwin with their daughter Marie White from IK U visiting Thankygiy and Sunday. Mary White from KK U spent Sunday with her parents. George Costii of K U visited with Sina Phi Epsilon. Carter was in Lawrence on business. W F Milham and Sosman were in Lawrence on jury. Linge of Topeka preached at Worden Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robinson and their son in Copan Okla over Thanksgiving. Carl Michelson has been ill two weeks but is improving. Holcombe preached Thursday at High Prairie. Hartleys drove to Kansas City and back. J B Ross and wife returned Monday from Kansas City. Clyde Letter and Jarden shipped stock to Kansas City Monday. Warner of Topeka visited Mr and Mrs Morgan. Grace Showalter went to Chicago after a visit with her sister. Lawrence visitors and other towns noted in this rag.
Washington dispatches report General Zapata in Mexico City pledges protection for foreigners and promises continued order. Secretary Brat and President Wilson hear that Zapata’s troops were courteous to diplomats after a shooting incident near a fire engine.
Reports from St. Louis through trade papers say German cats will be killed to supply linings for soldiers coats. J L N Darragh of a large fur firm notes cats are a major factor in the fur trade. The text also mentions the death of Daniel Corcoran of Lawrence and a pending funeral announcement.
John KF W Robling aged thirty two died at his home near Lawrence this morning. Funeral and interment will be arranged later.
A morning court session dismissed Mrs Stillman’s lawsuit claiming her appendix was removed without consent during surgery. The judge ruled the plaintiff’s evidence insufficient after defense arguments prevailed and the case was thrown out.
A report from Lemberg says the Austrians are retreating from position after position with heavy losses as Russians push toward Cracow. German officers direct fire from Cracow and fortify cathedrals with machine guns and wireless devices drawing enemy fire. Famine looms in evacuated regions. Emperor Nicholas left Petrograd for the war theater.
Nicol W. Kimball editor and owner of the Manhattan Mercury died of typhoid fever and pneumonia at 32. He is survived by a widow and a 1-year-old son. Funeral plans not yet announced. Other brief items note Rear Admiral Mahan’s death and Emperor William’s movements along with scattered real estate transfers.
November 1914 marked by unusually high temperatures and clear skies with low humidity and little precipitation. Mean temperature 18.7 degrees, 7.0 degrees above average. highest 61.0 on the 2nd. lowest 9.0 on the 19th. rainfall 0.41 inches, 1.12 inches below average. 11 months total 34.40 inches, 0.02 below prior 35.42 average. mean cloudiness 30 percent. humidity averaged 69.0 percent with peaks around 70 percent and lows near 24 percent. wind varied with total 9,638 miles run. barometer averaged 291 inches with a high 29.59 and low 28.739. earthquake noted November 24 lasting 4.69 minutes at about 860 miles distance, likely northern Florida or south-central Montana.
Kansas City market notes show receipts and price ranges for cattle hogs and calves with mixed movement. Hog receipts about 24 000 and futures quotes quoted across heavy and light classes. Chicago wheat and corn reports list receipts 8 000 and prices for corn oats and pork lard and futures for January and May.
Market report from Wansas City on November 30 1911 shows a firm week end with slow to weak cattle and better demand for stockers and feeders. Receipts totaled 19000 head with prices varying for steers, cows, calves, hogs and lambs amid quarantines, shipping prospects and potential price jumps pending Washington sanctions.
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