14 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1915
Page
1
A catastrophic quake in central Italy devastates multiple towns, with reports indicating tens of thousands dead and widespread destruction across the affected region. Officials urge relief as rescue operations continue amid collapsing infrastructure.
Officials take charge as relief operations start in tent colonies used as temporary hospitals. Coordinated efforts aim to provide food shelter and medical care to stranded or injured individuals in the affected area.
Earthquake devastates Campinia area causing widespread damage. Reports describe collapsed buildings, disrupted communications, and at least a fraction of the population left homeless seeking shelter. Rescue teams work to aid survivors while hospitals in nearby towns coordinate aid and transport.
Reports describe a catastrophic event in Messina wounding and killing many officials and residents. The disaster devastates municipal leadership and alarms neighbors as workers, soldiers, and families suffer heavy losses amid collapsed structures and chaos.
Disjointed notes describe a voting law tied to adoption and state progress, referencing universities, inquiries, and potential impacts on voters. The fragment mentions penalties, alimony, and elections, with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
Readable notes describe a women only prom organized by the university association. The event aims to avoid male attendance and will be scheduled by the student body with notices to be issued after final details, while substitutes will wear dark attire.
Reported fierce assaults by German forces targeted the Allied center at Detrograd with multiple waves. In the north Russian front, fighting near Mlawa and Prussia intensified as villagers fled and defenses held firm.
A Kansas weather note reports fair conditions tonight with a colder, blustery west portion. The forecaster cautions rougher air for Mundays in western areas, signaling a chilling night ahead.
Deputy Game Warden Raps jailed Deputy Game Warden Frank Simpson pleaded guilty to hunting without a license and was fined 15 dollars plus costs. Costs included a 10 dollar fee for the warden and stipends. If payment was immediate, officers offered partial remittance of fees and fines. Simpson could not raise the money and remained in jail until payment.
A local preacher Minges delivers a stirring sermon on the conversion of an infidel titled A Number Take Their Stand for Christ. Attendance and interest rise in evening meetings as news spreads of the revival.
An evangelist delivered a vivid sermon on the conversion of Saul as part of a reforming service in progress. The gathering included a large crowd, with amens echoing as the speaker neared a climactic illustration of Saul’s life and transformation.
Reports describe a woman dressed in black roaming the Naw 5 Street area and nearby blocks at night. She surveys windows and house interiors, speaks to passersby, and avoids direct contact, causing anxiety among residents in the east part of town.
Lawes McWilliams was arrested on a charge of hunting without license. Deputy Gap and Warden Ikaps reported the daytime incident. He appeared in court and was released on his own recognizance. He faces trial next Saturday before the justice of the peace.
Aaron Patterson was bound over to district court on charges connected to an assault attempt after a preliminary hearing yesterday before Judge Chipk. He failed to appear as ordered and authorities noted he was escorted from Kansas City to the hearing.
National Association of Superintendents plans to meet in Cincinnati on February 22. Superintendent Smith has attended this gathering for seven years and will discuss key problems facing modern school administrations.
A boy’s rifle spent bullet shattered a window in a west town neighborhood. Residents complained to police who took the matter in hand. Authorities cited city ordinances banning rifle firing and state laws protecting residents from gunfire.
William Conley was fatally stabbed during a domestic dispute with Blanche Anderson and Lena Blanche. Conley died minutes after the attack, and his brother William was badly wounded. Blanche Anderson admitted the act saying it had to be done. Police took both sisters to jail. funeral for Conley set for tomorrow at 2:30 PM at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Official statements claim German victory near Paris as forces under General Von Klock seize heights southeast of Soissons. Berlin reports heavy fighting, trench by trench, and 1,100 prisoners with Emperor William directing operations during a two hour ride toward Paris.
Prof F Ue Hamilton invites Lawrence residents to host visiting merchants during Merchants Week. He asks locals with spare rooms to call and offer accommodations, aiming to house a larger crowd than ever. Attendance and interest are rising among business owners and professionals.
Santa Fe messenger 4 Walsh of Topeka was accidentally shot while buckling his gun on. The weapon discharged after falling from a scabbard, bullet entering the arm between wrist and elbow, breaking a bone. He was treated at Ottawa by Dr Riddle and later moved to Santa Fe hospital in Topeka for immediate care.
National Beard officers from Nan met in Topeka for a Tuesday training school. Attendees included Colonel W S Metcalf Captain Clarks Mientemmnts Walling Brownloo Captain Jones Liebten s Utterback Captain Kruse Captain McFarlane Lieutenant Waystall and Major Phillips for infantry handling of recruits.
Amost J Chipman, last living member of Kansas first state legislature, dies in Washington at 82 after brief illness. He served with Samuel Crawford and was a prominent figure in Kansas public affairs a century ago.
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