26 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
1
An American cruiser intercepts threats amid tensions near Tropali Syria as Turkish forces looming actions prompt warnings. Navy officials report deterring a potential attack while Mediterranean patrols remain on high alert.
A documented sports figure will attend Sule Agricultural College for advanced study and athletics. The record notes Mascaliares Maskell Iustiturce as a key name and mentions a connection to Haskell and the Indian school Lams.
The Topeka region faced a severe cold snap with temperatures lingering around 1 degree below zero at 6 a.m. Reports indicate widespread subzero readings in northwestern Kansas and nearby areas, marking one of the coldest mornings this winter season.
In Lawrence area the Salvation Army, aided by social service groups, provided food baskets for eighty families facing hardship. Volunteers delivered meals and baskets Thursday and Friday, highlighting a spike in demand as unemployment rose. A New Year’s meal and aid for children with clothing and shoes are planned.
Paris December 26 The report states that indemnity of 500 000 francs has been demanded and presented as part of a claim. The German emperor’s actions are cited as violative of The Hague Convention. William A Bevan and Brand Whinkel relay that the issue involves a breach by German forces affecting individuals in Brussels.
A spark from the chimney at the United Brethren church in a town sparked a fire that damaged the roof and interior before firefighters arrived. The blaze caused significant damage valued at about 345 dollars and delayed street traffic as crews worked to extinguish it.
Dr. R. B. Merwin sends greetings to a family reunion held yesterday at 941 Tae dina street. Attendees included the oldest son Dr. Fr. Merwin en route to Central America on an expedition for specimens. Kort Smith and STanson were in the city visiting family.
Reports describe a Manila uprising tied to tax rises with mass arrests on sedition charges. A general alarm said 70 000 Filipinos planned an attack on Port Santiago and Quartel Espa as clashes spread and foreign interests weighed in on the crisis.
A fragmentary report outlines an extradition dispute involving Charles Thaw and a Virginia request for three men related to the Stanford White case. It notes Seward’s denial, Thaw escaping Matteawan, and a federal ruling sending the matter back to New York for proper certification by law.
The Russian imperial family left tonight with the emperor heading to the Altai frontier and Empress Alexandra traveling to Tsarskoe Selo with a son and two daughters accompanying.
Patchy conditions reported across Kansas with unclear details. Forecast mentions southeast portion tonight and Sunday but lacks complete data for full interpretation.
Auditor Davis draws a budget aimed at curbing costs without increasing direct taxes. The plan shows departments would need 33,285 and various institutions could raise funds by fees over the next two years. A long list of figures outlines allocations and anticipated receipts to cover essential operations.
Russian forces report a deadly Saturday to Monday battle along the Banra and Rawka rivers with seven Württembergs battalions annihilated. German crossing attempts near Dieta were repelled by Siberian Rifles and heavy fighting continued on Sunday and Monday. Reports say 1,200 Germans fell and Napierons or sofers were captured by Russians in the river corridor with Galicia seeing continued Russian pressure. Nearby Austrian sorties and Christmas services at Trinity Lutheran Church completed the day.
Maude Elliott and Denise Ebbett were forced at gunpoint on Missouri Street, dragged through alleys to a barn, where the assailant fled as police closed in. Mrs. Elliott and Judge Clement's household rallied as investigators pursue the unnamed suspect, with a second man under arrest. The girls, unharmed, were aided by Carlos Olmstead and residents as the town braces for further clues.
Christmas Eve and Christmas day passed without any decoration related fires in Lawrence. City leaders appealed for caution, and residents complied to prevent fires, aided by careful hanging and spacing of decorations to avert disaster.
Reported night battles show 19 officers and 813 men captured along with 14 machine guns and 12 mine throwers. Enemy dead estimated above 3,000. Ceased attacks on the Vistula and left bank. limited operations elsewhere in Alsace and near Sennheim.
Weather and thick ice spur farmers to store ice for summer. About six inches thick and in good condition, with snow removal work needed. A separate police report notes Frank Wilson pleading novemitty for drunkenness and trial set for Monday. A brutal assault on two girls near a car is described with details of the mother’s cries and the family’s cautious upbringing.
Reports say artillery exchanges persist from sea to Lys with a heavy push near Albert and Choubres. Russians claim favorable conditions as forces contend from Boniselle to Soupir and the Oise to Aisne while Alsace shows progress near Cernay and Nida-Vistula fronts remain under favorable conditions for the Russians.
Reports allege a stranger claims links to the Agricultural College to solicit money from Lynn county farmers. J H Miller, head of the extension department at Manhattan, denies any association with the man and warns farmers not to be fooled. Mrs I A Henley and Miss Marinv Henley traveled to Ranses City.
The annual meeting of the state YMCA physical directors society is held today. Attendees include A M Venne of Haskell E Berry of Hutchinson V P Wetz of Kansas City J F Reisner of Topeka Wilks Wool of Leavenworth and Dr Jas Naismith of Kansas University. The event features talks on enlisting men, gym visits at KU and Hutchinson, and a banquet with Conard Hoffman speaking on The Physical Director Versus the Colleges.
Secretary Daniels asked Captain Oman of the armored cruiser North Carolina to report on threats of violence against sailors at Beirut near Tripoli. The article notes Bienrit and a Presbyterian Sunday School sending $33 to a Belgian Fund.
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