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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1915
Page
1
A long fragment reports that in 1914 at least forty one divorce cases were filed in Douglas County with twenty one granted or awaiting court action. It notes a rise from prior years and cites a probate judge’s remarks on marital disputes and legal actions, including numbers of divorces and related filings.
A garbled account describes sugar production and grain prices amid a crisis. It references counties and farms, with mentions of herb growth, bag shipments, and a market panic. Names and places are obscured, but the piece hints at economic strain and farm administration actions affecting yields and finances.
An early evening report notes a resident identified as Indian Red warned police that coasters and sleds were moving on the wrong side of Indiana Street near the Highland line. He described riders diverting toward a westward route to avoid the curve, urging caution on the 700 to 600 blocks as streetcar lines shift on Indiana.
Congress will observe New Year’s Day with limited activity as lawmakers adjourned. The Indian appropriation bill remains under discussion, with debate set to resume later. The Senate recessed until Saturday when the immigration bill will be addressed.
Washington on New Year’s Day saw no Secretary of State diplomatic breakfast as procedural constraints blocked the gathering of many diplomats during the era of the ongoing war. The secretary and the minister sent diplomatic New Year greetings instead.
Washington January 3 officials report that global New Year salutations were not circulated as in prior years due to a disorganized telegraph network and the Navy Department rerouting messages. The era of worldwide telegraphic reach appears unsettled as officials note equipment and routing issues impacted the traditional exchanges.
Secretary Bevan accompanies official on trip described as part of Aghew activities lasting until Monday with tight schedule and unspecified itinerary.
The Salvation Army hosted a Christmas program featuring performances by two children and contributions from the Episcopal parish and local merchants. A taped segment showcased a table display and various recitations designed to bring Christmas cheer despite earlier disappointments.
The Minges Evangelistic Company arrives in the city to begin special meetings at Bish Christian Church with seven evangelists and a male quartet. An informal reception for Minges is planned, and a spiritual awakening is anticipated. two pianos and a combined singing program are scheduled.
A damaged report claims Servian forces are being prepared for possible attack on Southern Thungary and Rosia Jlerzegovina. It warns Hungarian indifference could follow a Danube invasion, with tensions rising as Panosove Jin notes military supplies and men are being readied.
British troops reported to have occupied Bougainville as World War II operations progressed. A flag was raised on December 9 near Hoist Point with Allied forces asserting control and signaling advance in the Solomon Islands campaign.
Willa Meixeever of the Department of Child Welfare at the University will speak at Central TL School in Kansas City on Monday afternoon at 1 30 to 6 o clock on The New Interpretation Of Shaman Life This marks the first in a series of eleven lectures under the Kansas City School of Public Service auspices A notable high school event will feature Miss Te Raynond on the same day.
The executive committee invites merchants to a February merchants week featuring short courses led by experienced retailers. Tomorrows speakers include Paul HW Nyro and Abrandeew Noox who will lecture on advertising and sales strategies. Demonstrations of manufacturing processes and training will accompany lectures in Snow Hall Pyaser Hall and Green Hall.
Berlin reports a New Year message from Emperor William urging the army and navy to bold deeds and victory in the coming year. He praises their past and vows the nation and fleet remain united and prepared to defend the homeland against invasions. God willing, they will march into the future with confidence.
Eugene Stanley of Wichita, Kansas, referenced as a former governor candidate, attends events in Chicago and nearby Baker University. Alfred B. Wrossley announces Stanley accepted, while family notes mention Mr. Stanford and son David in Chiwa. No arrests reported. New Year celebrations in Lawrence described with limited detail.
Local officials and prominent supporters push for a state university campus to be placed in eastern Kansas near Wichita. A millionaire philanthropist funds a site while organizers claim the city is the logical choice after revisits by representatives and property owners.
London report from the Servian Red Cross describes mass casualties and shattered cities. Refugees flood depots, food is scarce, and relief workers plead for aid as bakers and butchers go bankrupt while hospitals and kitchens operate at capacity.
A Kansas newspaper piece urges Americans to aid Belgium as millions suffer wartime starvation. It stresses Kansas’s bounty and asks readers to donate to relief efforts, noting Hoover’s appeal and the German blockade’s impact on Belgian bread lines. The call frames charity as national duty and moral measure.
Lawrence leads in paving relative to population among Kansas towns, with enough pavement to cover a 33 foot wide road from Lawrence to Kansas City. A stat study shows Lawrence, population 12,391, ranking fourth behind Kansas City, Topeka, and Wichita. City engineers provided figures for 44 towns forming the table.
A reporter notes a markedly quiet New Year’s Eve in Lawrence with streets barren and few noises or shots heard, contrasting expectations of a possible demonstration. No large gatherings occurred and the night passed with minimal public activity.
New York Governor Whitman assumed the duties of office in Albany after taking the oath and filing with the secretary of state. He moved to the executive chamber at the capital to begin his term.
Washington reports 19,850 tons of American copper on ships seized as contraband since the war began. Senator Walsh of Montana criticized interferences with commerce in a Senate review, urging a firmer stance by the U S government. Local note: Lawrence reports milder weather with less ice on sidewalks, while Haskell hosts a New Year celebration and joint program by university literary societies tonight.
Rome marks New Year with open windows and celebratory cries as usual fireworks are banned. Raw Valley basketball team to face WOM. C. A. in a February athletic carnival. Haskell first squad unable to attend due to literary exercises at the Indian School tonight. Sunday School League cups on display at the accreditation house. Darnell and Stewart obtain a Kansas City marriage license. Darnell a former Sigma Alpha Epsilon member.
Reports from Paris say four German aircraft bombarded Paris and the Laertheen coast of France on Thursday. Details reached Paris during the night, with Dunkirk and surrounding areas again cited in dispatches.
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