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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1914
Page
1
Reported European tensions escalate with Austria preparing for potential war acts near Ragusa and fleet movements in the Adriatic. Austrian and Servian maneuvers draw international concern while Washington and London monitor developing threats and mobilization across Russia, Austria, and Serbia amid the looming possibility of intervention.
Local reporting notes Bowman in town for a congressional race with Democrat supporters guiding campaign activity. The scene includes a meeting in Lawrence with residents discussing candidate Howman and Gartnett figures amid tension over campaign efforts.
A formal ceremony celebrated a century of peace among English speaking nations. Sulgrave Manor, ancestral home of George Washington, was purchased for 42500 pounds by Great Britain and presented to the American people by the centenary committee. The event was attended by mayor and officials.
Residents and merchants report a water shortage harming public fountains and park sprinkling, raising concern over unsafe well water. University and railroads note supply strains, with many customers abandoning wells after a university report. Bottlers and sellers blame scarcity for reduced sales as cities urge conservation.
Hosford states after touring Nowhers and Kansais that yield prospects look better elsewhere. He notes filmers and parsons praised condition, while orchard crops referenced. Emphasis on agricultural output and regional comparisons with emphasis on bushels and weather.
Rev W Jaspoe Howell longtime pastor of the First Baptist Church of Omaha is visiting his father in law in this city and will preach at the Baptist Church next Sunday morning Absalom Wallace was arrested Wednesday on a charge of threatening to kill his wife and her mother and was washed this morning and placed under a peace bond
The commission passed an ordinance prohibiting the use of city water for sprinkling for 60 days, with fines up to 100 dollars. A water shortage and planned pump installation prompt officials to take drastic action to wake up residents and push for relief measures.
Fragmentary weather item from Kansas appears garbled with stray letters and numbers. Likely notes a sky condition and temperature range but specifics are unreadable. No clear entities or actionable data can be extracted for a proper summary.
Attorney Harley reports a state auditor note that city sewer bonds may be registered after a protest letter opposing rejection of 44,5000 worth of bonds. Auditor to AG for final opinion. Lateral sewers funds already paid, warrants remain as city debt to be settled with property assessments. Awaiting AG decision.
City Clerk Brooks reported registration hooks would close after the primary and reopen for the general election. He noted no direct instruction from the attorney general but said agitation existed. Many women registered, with some re-registering per the attorney general’s guidance.
In Paris a duel challenge toward Judge Dagoury arose amid chaotic scenes as Mme Henriette Caillaux collapses during Mme Gueydan’s reading of letters claimed to expose Caillaux secrets. The hearing paused, resumed, and doctors examined Calmette’s letters as spectators roared.
A brief item notes that Lescher reported no word today and references a yesterday noon condition. The terse notation suggests a stalled communication or awaiting confirmation with no further details available. Further context from the source would clarify the incident or decision pending.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses people at Lawréred paying, an interest, and a sum around the thousands. It mentions contracts, expenses, and a court or members of a group, with unclear names and dates. The text is fragmentary and unreadable in places, offering little verifiable detail.
A fragmented transcript describes an audit of Seasmenys County finances. It notes unpaid taxes, possible clerical omissions, and the handling of special property taxes, with references to city and county roles, tax rolls, and outstanding items. The narrative mentions auditors and officials examining books and reporting findings.
Report notes confusion over whether John Sehyank connected to an assassination attempt and the judge at the municipal court declared him possibly insane. The state prison psychiatry panel will decide if he is fit for trial as hearings continue and the charge remains.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions a centenarian age and local church figures. It references city clerks, ministers, and a Congregational church leader in a narrative about community events on stairs and readings. The text is garbled, hindering a clear event or date.
The EnMouy Department of OW plans a field expedition to Western Kansas and New Mexico led by S. I. Hunter and UT Hungerford. The party, traveling by wagon from Vestal to Hamilton County, aims to add to the University Museum’s large collection and advance continental research. They expect five weeks of hard work with strict routines and living conditions.
Professor organizes ant pest drive as Kansas State University entomologists plan grasshopper swats. Fred W. Pons directs eastern Kansas field effort with headquarters at the hotel in Parsons. Farmers seek help to protect corn and truck gardens from infestations.
The social examination for teachers unable to attend the regular session is held today and continues tomorrow. Four applicants are listed for the examinations, with Hawlby noting they will likely proceed tomorrow and credits comparable to the regular exam. Names include Fern Gladys Flora Ruth Litfe and race Preston.
Haskell and M. C. A. played a tight seven inning game with several lead changes. Haskell scored seven runs early and again tied the score in the seventh before AL rallied to even terms, signaling an upcoming series of evening games and fan excitement over the gate.
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