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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1915
Page
1
A fragmented report notes authorities plan to relocate the Turkish capital. It mentions removal of state slaves, treasury transfers, and troops or officials prepared for quartering if the move proceeds, with rail transport and possible emergency steps.
Secretary Pisani told Count Bern stredt, the Chena ambassador, that the United States must refrain from commenting on neutrality while probe into war materials continues. Ambassador reported that President Wilson might act if verifiable evidence showed shipments of forbidden materials.
Lieutenant Alva Bernhard, son of Maj. Ao Barnhard, promoted Ensign after years in the United States Navy. He commands engineering on a destroyer, credited with greatly improving engine efficiency and performance. Bernhard recently joined a new carbon installation project after serving afloat and he declined shore duty for sea duty. He is noted for bold diving in the Mississippi during service.
A historical note reports leaders under Supreme Organizer A. W. Diagan guiding membership efforts across Winfield Wichita Topeka and nearby towns. Ten days into the contest 10 applications in Topeka and 36 in Wichita signal strong local activity as cadres organize and recruit in anticipation of February events.
The Parmers Institute plans a nine o clock meeting at the Merchants Association rooms over the People's State Bank. Secretary Sparks urges local merchants of Lawrence to attend, join discussions, and contribute ideas for the coming year's work. Mrs Day reports on her state institute attendance at Manhattan as delegate.
The Phi Delta Phi honorary law fraternity opened its biennial convention for the Fifth Province here with Dean James W. Green of the University of Kansas Law School delivering the opening address. Delegates from Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, South Dakota, Texas, Colorado, Denver, Iowa and alumni chapters in Kansas City and Oklahoma City attended. The program includes a smoker tonight and a banquet tomorrow night, with sessions at Males Hall and about 100 members expected at the banquet. The group will also consider establishing a local alumni chapter of the order.
Lawrence native John AE Steele, eldest son of L Steele of Lawrence, has become editor of the State Leader at Cheyenne Wyoming. He began in Lawrence, then Kansas City, served in the Philippines with the 20th Kansas as Fanston's press agent, earning notice for General Fanston. In the last year he has been with the Denver Post.
Walder Brothers laundry sues Gilbert M Chevron and Russ Mc Clayton, University of Kansas seniors, over 1 704 160 claimed as laundry funds collected from students over two years while acting as agents. Frank Wilder, representing the laundry, states 4300 bonds tied in by Catcher H W Clavien for his sons.
Major fires in Lawrence, including a paper mill and Dummire’s barn, caused heavy losses this year. Chief Reiniseh notes twenty fires totaled about 240,000 dollars in damage with the mill alone a total loss. The fire department plans new equipment to improve response and considers horse reductions only with safeguards.
Commemorative events mark the centenary of peace between Forest Britain and the United States with salutes, Jackson’s legacy at Chalmette, and the formal exchange of greetings between Secretary Peters and the envoy of Wing Decree. Canadian and American peace advocates attend, with ceremonies planned at sites and public buildings to recall events from a century ago.
Paris reports the capture of a segment of the German first line trenches in the Avocuvere north of Viurey, signaling potential French advances into the German triangular Meuse position. Artillery exchanges persist in Flanders and France, with French claims of the upper hand and two successful mining actions along the front.
A brief Kansas weather note notes yesterday and today conditions followed by tonight and Saturday. It mentions warmer Saturday and a northwest portion tonight with slight changes in temperature.
Walter Cook, a longtime Lawrence resident and painter, disappeared days ago after a message to Chief Fisher from Kansas City circulated. Authorities say two officers searched the area where he was last known to work, but Cook has not been seen since, despite reports of worthless checks totaling about 30 dollars tied to an incident at a Kansas City business.
About fifty or sixty church men gathered at the parsonage last night as Dr and Mrs J E Wolfe hosted the Methodist Men's Duty. Tugh Means spoke on the Juvenile Court where he served six years and Boss Bidgood offered readings. An offering funded sweaters for the Sunday School basketball team. Quysters were served. the gathering was enjoyable.
The January meeting of the horticulture society will be at C F Hoyt's West Berkeley street residence on Saturday. A picnic dinner will precede the afternoon business session. The discussion topic is the selection of bonds. Anyone interested in horticulture is invited to attend.
County Superintendent Showler reports State Superintendent Ross will not have texts ready this term and no final exams in those branches. The rural school third bi monthly exams, delayed by statewide issues, now set for February 25 and 26.
The funeral for Eric Owen was held this afternoon at 2 30 from the Ohio street home. Soldier's Burial services were conducted. Pallbearers were Frank Mtierhoffer Karl Charlton J Robertson WH Green Dr Lemon A Berkera and Daniel Thinmeli.
Dean Sayre will lecture tonight at Trinity Chapel as part of the Trinity Lecture course. This is the third program in the series. The coming attractions include Professor Prever in January followed by illustrated lectures by Prof. Van Der Vries and Prof. Griffith in February.
A notable lawsuit has been filed marking the first time a case of this magnitude has been pursued by student agents. The events signal a significant escalation in student involvement and legal strategy.
The C B A will hold its annual supper at their Midland hall. Weather conditions are favorable and organizers expect a large turnout. Plans are to accommodate at least two hundred attendees.
The British government sent a preliminary reply to the American protest over interference with U.S. shipping. Officials in Washington awaited the response, expected within two weeks, as negotiations continue on specific detention cases. Conversations among British and American aides signal the reply may be cautious and not fully responsive at first.
Police and Lawrence Transfer Co search Tobe Hadley at his Vermont Street home for a muff valued at 40 belonging to Mrs. Elil Dunmire. The item stolen from Tunes store on December 16 was found and returned. Officers also found 58 pints whiskey and many bottles, suggesting a thriving illegally operated business. Hadley, a former Elwell Bus line driver, did not report for work and faces charges for selling intoxicants.
A Madrid dispatch reports the German auxiliary cruiser Otavi interned at Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. The Otavi arrived in Las Palmas on January 4 after earlier reports of gasling at Permabuce. No prior confirmation of its conversion to an auxiliary cruiser had been mentioned.
Superintendent Hawley says letters from across the state show it pays to advertise for the Midlane School vacancy. Frank E. Ward of the University Engineering Department was in town inspecting plants insured for Workmen's Compensation with the Kansas Employers Inter-Lusurer Exchange.
Larry Wirsehbaun of Kansas City spent yesterday here.
Kaw Valley Creamery stockholders met last night to review the year and elect directors for the coming year. The only board change was W Simons replacing J L Bade. Officers named Winsler as President Varry Cr mn Vice President Edith Crum Secretary OL Crum Treasurer and Manager. Over 5010 paid off for halter fat with the average price above a cent per pound. Ice cream production rose seventy five percent from the prior year and the poultry department showed notable gains.
Official German war bulletin reports repulse of French assaults in the western theatre with isolated gains for German forces east of Rheims and progress in the Argonne. It notes a French night attack repulsed near Kuchen Kopf, several prisoner captures, ongoing fighting near Oberdurminal, and unfavorable weather in the east. East Prussian frontier and northern Poland show unchanged conditions with some success east of the Rawka river, including prisoners and machine guns. Only artillery battles occurred along the eastern bank of the Diles river.
Servian forces report renewed fighting on the Nish front with a victory near Belerade. They say Austrians were driven from the Island of Ada Tziglia by January 4, taking 15 soldiers a sergeant major and two sergeants prisoner. Frontline notes add no further important details.
Ottawa university trustees plan a $30,000 gymnasium opening Monday with Avon tickets sold. A basketball game between the Ottawa and Kansas City universities is a featured event. The facility will be open to students, schoolchildren, businesspeople, and the public weekly for gym and swimming, funded by students alumni and local businessmen.
Sheriff W J Cummings and his brother Charles Cummings return to duties after several days of illness and absence. Professor Olney of the High School has also returned to work following illness.
Seventeen iron workers involved in the dynamite conspiracy case appeared before a federal parole board in Indianapolis. They have served one third of their sentences and are eligible for parole. Warren Morgan credited their work on finishing the west cell house at Leavenworth, a project delayed by iron worker shortages for years.
A special three judge federal court in Francisco California ruled the Arizona anti alien employment act unconstitutional. The measure, adopted by voters in November as an initiative, was declared not constitutional in a decision announced today. The ruling states the act interferes with federal immigration policy and exceeds state powers.
Alo. Man.8-U. E. McBride a well known figure in college athletics in the southwest is appointed sporting editor of the Kansas City Star. Claude Johnston resigns to join the New York Times sports department. McBride has been with the Star staff for several years.
The university announces penalties for students who miss classes around holidays. Any student who absents during the holiday window or declares an unofficial holiday risks a grade card penalty of five to six hours per offense, subtracted from graduation credit hours by the graduation committee unless directed otherwise by the faculty.
A student in the Horse Show audience challenged Professor Gleason to a wager of 25 dollars that Gleason could not drive a horse. Gleason answered, promising to drive the horse and donate the 25 dollars to charity if he wins. He pledged to drive without cruelty.
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