14 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1914
Page
1
A chaotic war telegram details German forces being driven north as Allied troops push from the region northwest of Paris. It notes multiple enemy entrenchments destroyed, key works disabled, and several aggressive offensives repulsed with Allied gains.
Fragmented account describes Servian forces winning a decisive clash and pursuing retreating Saetrhur units. The report references coastal cities including Baton and Belgrade, with mentions of Monterey and Vista and a fort near Hae Torks. The text is garbled but implies prisoner captures and shifting control in a broader engagement.
A report describes a drunkenness incident at the Santa Fe Depot where a basket described as lunch was found. The subject, identified as Albee Teafew, faced a fine and a probationary condition after police noted repeated intoxication. The incident involved a possible agreement and a returned item, with details unclear due to OCR issues.
Report describes Montenegrin troops breaking Austrian lines near the Drina and taking many prisoners as they press forward. The battle center around Petia area with Haig dispatches and allied units pursuing retreating forces.
Floyd Lutz arrived in Lawrence this morning and was sent home from the state penitentiary with tuberculosis. Physicians pronounced him unfit and he was released after serving a five year sentence under restrictive laws.
A garbled report outlines Allied and German positions with Field Marshal Beebo asserting Germany can wage war for years. It notes French and Belgian resistance and German military supply confidence, while mentioning Russian offensives and Turkish army prospects amid a global war climate.
A damaged report states the Turkish battleship Messudeli was torpedoed by a British line at the Dardanelles. The vessel, built in 1903 and 302 feet long, carried 28 main guns and 12 six inch guns. It sank after being attacked as it tried to aid the fleet, with crews responding in the ongoing naval action.
A hose wagon skidded and struck a curb during firefighting at the Aldrich home, causing damage estimates around £100. Firemen forced entry and tore away flooring to reach the blaze, which started under the floor joists. A grand debate with Lawrence Tighs was set for the high school auditorium later that evening.
The Panama Canal governor Colonel Goethals urged Washington to station American torpedo boats at both ends of the isthmian waterway to deter belligerent ships and ensure canal regulations are respected. Several collier ships sailed without clearance and wireless interference has been reported near the canal. A British minister and others have warned against violations as U S patrols prepare to enforce orders.
A letter from Galicia describes widespread military operations affecting Jews in the region. It claims 170000 Jewish residents with 72000 at risk and many displaced into precarious living conditions amid new repression and conscription.
Weather notes mention yesterday and today with temperature readings. Multiple fragments reference teams and players with incomplete names and scores. The text is fragmented and difficult to interpret.
Santa Fe officials outlined a new train schedule and added equipment in preparation for the diva expo sittions opening on the coast next month. Officials expect no extra fares for the traffic and plan to deploy extra cars and coaches, with changes taking effect early in the year or soon after.
A record cold outbreak sweeps from Canada to the United States and into the Midwest causing temperatures to plunge to 18 below in Manitoba and 16 below in other regions. Officials warn the cold will intensify within 24 hours as the system moves toward Chicago and beyond.
Boston reports that prisoners at Charlestown will wear nightshirts for the first time in a statewide reform plan. Officials say the uniform will speed distribution and reduce inmate conflicts, with careful handling of supplies and safety protocols.
A shaky start to the New York stock exchange revival as talks continue on the so called fs2 issues. Market officials indicate efforts to eliminate secrecy in trading and to advance reforms amid ongoing discussions.
Miehell in Kansas City Saturday to see Pollock about sinking a well at the water works, did not present his case to the court. It is probable he will go down again to see about The Hunter.
The Saivy and Freshman teams faced off for the university football title with tight defense and a late A J Nigg touchdown securing the win for the juniors. In other items a memorial notes Ruth Stailey Niepany of Los Angeles died December 8 after long illness.
Jasper Wilson, age 73, died Saturday at 211 Ehn Street. Ral service will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 at the cliff and chapel in Pe.
The Lawrence weather page reports a measured cold spell with readings around six to ten below zero citywide. Unofficial thermometers showed little variation, while the official reading hovered near six degrees below zero at eight this morning. Residents faced gas shortages for heating as the cold tightened its grip. The weather bureau forecasts a slight rise tonight with more storms to follow as households adapt to dry, severe cold.
A hot iron left on an ironing board in a Chi Omega room caused smoke that filled the upper story of the house. No serious damage occurred, though the residents were frightened and the fire department was summoned. Teachers Association votes and a preliminary hearing for Albert Ramiels are noted amid weather impacts on attendance.
Reported to the house committee by Rear Admiral Strauss the anti air craft weapon is developed to bring down aircraft and dirigibles. Tests show accuracy at heights up to five thousand feet with shells designed to jam controls and destabilize air craft.
Sam Johnson pleads not guilty to selling intoxicating liquor. Complaint cites Chr hart's arrest for drunkenness. Johnson appeared in police court this morning. Trial scheduled for tomorrow morning at 42304 Velock Eber.
Maytoreno reports no message from the U S government as the Naco siege and Savoy Sonora bombardment continue. Mexican batteries fire on American soil while casualties rise to fifty two on the American side and two U S fatalities are confirmed in Sonora.
War bulletin from Berlin dated December 1 notes French light attacks on positions between the Meuse and Vosges repulsed. No notable developments reported in Easter or Southern Poland while Northern Poland operations proceed normally.
Translated dispatch notes limited fighting with no major engagement. German forces retreat on the left wing near the Piave and Vistula as Austrian units push down the northern slopes of the Carpathian region.
A Kansas appeal urges every Kansan to donate flour and money to fill a relief ship for Belgium. W KR Stebes and Charles Dillon lead the drive urging broad public support across homes, banks, farms, and organizations to save lives of children and women amid famine. Contributions directed to Kansas Belgian Relief Committee, 705 Mills Building, Topeka.
A fragment reports a Glen Dale Arizona man receiving a young ostrich by express from a friend. It notes fattening of the ostrich business after feed changes, mentions vast feather value stored in New York, and hints at Christmas plans involving the bird with local references to Meade home.
Six high school boys Woodard Glan Todd Dunas Saunders and Longanecker were caught coasting on Thirteenth Street Hill. They were taken to the police station and ordered to appear in court. Pleading guilty they paid a $1 fine plus costs, which were remitted if they promised not to break the ordinance again.
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