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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
3
London reports that Britain considers suspending professional football as many stars seek to represent their countries. The debate spans Poets Laureate involvement and concerns over national duty versus club competition, with public interest high and officials weighing options.
Citizens of Naco Arizona issued another urgent appeal for protection from Mexican fire across the border. They report five killed and forty two wounded on the Arizona side amid ongoing border clashes and request relief from Washington and action to seal border ports.
Report covers officer elections at Aveur Regan meeting with names such as Eliza Dion Gunter Vice-President and Ida Dailey Treasurer. Discussion notes about conventions, sports, and a diverse range of political and historical references appear in the fragmented text.
Eleven typhoid cases reported in the college town with one death. Four students already home ill, five more believed infected, and 1,000 additional doses of typhobacteria sent to the State Agricultural College to inoculate about twelve hundred students free of charge. Kansas health officials seek an annual appropriation of 1390 000 for typhoid fight measures.
A farm worker hired locally asked to borrow a horse to ride to town and vanished with the animal. Police hunt the suspect who may have headed toward Lawrence as officers warn to capture him.
The Navy Department aims to award a contract December 14 for a 1000 ton submarine capable of 20 mph. Rear Admiral Watt and Chief Constructor Griffin testified on submarine strength and advanced wireless system progress amid wartime needs and fleet balance concerns.
A Athens letter praises Henry Morgenthau for actions in Constantinople on November 1. It notes Turkish arrests and British concerns while Morgenthau seeks safety and passport departures for the American colony.
A Paramount release praised as a top Lasky Studios production with strong overall appeal amid a positive reception noted for its dramatic pacing and photogenic settings.
Two city teachers Missinez Barnhard and Aliss Lucy Neal are listed on the gick list this week and their positions are being filled by inhelitite frarhers.
Berlin reported the evacuation of Wernell southeast of Bethone to prevent enemy advance. German forces allegedly blew bridges, withdrew, and prepared Vernelles defenses as a precaution against advancing Allied troops.
Paris papers report Germany planned to overruns Switzerland and neutralize the republic. The discovery cites an ordinance draft and notes the identity of officers found with papers. Documents resemble signals used by officers and suggest Italian involvement in a native print edition.
The renowned violinist Albert Spalding has emerged as a leading figure among European masters. He has earned wide acclaim with acclaimed tours across major cities in Europe and America, performing with top orchestras and garnering praise from audiences and critics alike.
Foresters call for expanding tree planting in Kansas to serve as windbreaks and timber resources. They note many salvaged timber species are worthless for profit but could be used for fuel or post and fence work, boosting farm resilience and soil protection amid shifting winds.
Topeka December 7 Kansas board of agriculture released its 1914 crop report. It states Kansas produced 87. BABT2 bushels of corn and oats on a planted acreage base, with total value around 459,320146. The report notes corn yield ranks tenth by aggregate and thirty-second by total yield in state history, with acreage shifts between corn and wheat reflecting 1915 conditions.
A fragmented notice promotes quick service for holiday work with mentions of a contact name Tome Phony and readiness for Christmas. The text hints at tree removal and related outdoor tasks offered by a company or individual, but details are garbled.
The notice advertises a K. U. art sale at the McCormick Millionery Store. It promises an opportunity to mine ice Christmas gifts and suggests something different for shoppers.
The weekly gathering of the WOWCI AL will convene Tuesday afternoon at Cone otlock on Mbvers Trail. Miss Luella Corey is named as leader and will oversee the session with the assigned sub, amid the unclear agenda.
A display of hand painted china is shown in the window of the Whitehead Millinery Company on Mass Street. The feature draws attention for its quality and value, inviting shoppers to view during the fall season. The skating rink hosts Tuesday and Friday sessions and Saturday evenings and afternoons.
The notice invites readers to see Soldier Pictures and the encampment at Fort Riley with scenes from The Rose of the Rancho. It promises a glimpse of the Indiana National Guard activities and previews a Basky presentation in a period setting.
The images show camp life at Fort Riley with tents and drill activities. They depict future maneuvers and other army drill scenes as part of duty and on coming days.
Community gathers on Mass Street for a velvetine demonstration and vigil tied to a silver jewelry dispute involving jeweler Bo Pargous from Sterling Silver. The event centers on loyalties and market hints amid tense exchange.
An advertisement for a children’s book in the Little Cousin Series by Julia Starren Cowles. It highlights action and moral instruction, notes ordering from The Page Company Boston, price Ye, and mentions beak stores and a jeweler advertisement page context.
A Bucharest dispatch states Romania has decided to enter the war on the side of the allies though the date of entry remains unsettled. Bulgaria Greece and Serbia hold reservations while Servia fears early defeat before spring.
A Journal-World report notes Gustafson presenting new diamonds direct for importers at unusually low prices. The article hints some readers suspect theft or mispricing and asks how the deal can be explained to buyers and the public.
Fragmentary notes describe an event at Orc Fil with references to RK NG and unspecified participants. The readable text suggests observations that may inform the reader about a situation or group involved, but concrete details are missing.
Servians make determined defense and push the Austrians back beyond the Koltbara River. Reports describe bold Serb actions as they press the enemy and target crossings, with Ansitions retreating from the Dal Series area.
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