26 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1915
Page
1
Berlin shows no immediate plan to answer Washington regarding U S and Britain actions amid Russian policy disputes. The German government weighs possible reply timing and may signal limits on future concessions as pressure grows for a united stance toward Britain and Russia.
The Manchester Guardian notes a country’s plea for Germany’s aid to keep seas clear. It warns the passage should be carefully mined and questions U.S. stance on freedom of the seas. The piece discusses alleged German partiality and potential shifts if Germany shows sincerity in abandoning submarine warfare.
A damaged London report states the American steamer Lerlanaw Pram Arelauee was sunk off the northwest coast by a German submarine. Survivors from the Bolivar and others aboard made rescue by nearby boats. The incident sparks debate over contraband laws under the 1925 Prussia-American treaty and prize court limits.
A Fat team led by M Bow defeated the Leans captained by Rudolph Clifford in a YMCA gym match Saturday night. It was the second in a series for the Senior class members with players Boyd Clifford Virland Tailtz Ring Smith Clark and Smith participating. Jolr Hunnicker sailed to California for fairs and cities, planning a return in late August with Mrs Hunzieker.
The Bow War author Gilbert Parker, acknowledged for temperate, courteous prose, will see a new novel published this fall. Readers expect a story highlighting national character and moral focus, with Parker’s reputation for disciplined writing and strong regional ties.
Leavenworth and Douglas county officials clash over the Kat Creek bridge repairs. The Leavenworth board claims delays are deliberate as they accuse county commissioners of withholding funds and stalling on a joint plan. Public meetings failed to reach a settlement, with accusations of political maneuvering and broken commitments surfacing.
Continued on Daze Ceol Kamndial shows Frank Holt a porter and Oscar Clearate each known for taming wild beasts. Holt plans to quit his job to pursue a new career after a successful week in Kansas City riding and taming wild beasts.
American travelers report Villa and Carranza forces clashed near Monterey within the last ten days causing about a thousand deaths and roughly double that number wounded. The field was described as strewn with dead and horses. Casualties and exact details remain uncertain amid ongoing fighting.
The article describes a shifting theater scene with increased bookings in New York and a stabilizing market after wartime disruptions. It notes selected attractions, including opera and film, planned for Lawrence, with schedule hints from December to January and the impact on local circuits and audiences.
Lawrence youths Derstler Galbraith and Elate Galbraith pedaled to Eudora yesterday praising road conditions. They noted few holes and recent dragging left the routes smoother after a spell of bad weather.
A Frankfurter Zeitung correspondent notes German forces have seized 41 cannon and 141 machine guns among Russian spoils in Frankfurt amid Allied advance. The report mentions journalist McCall’s family ties and his shift to the state printing plant.
Forecast indicates tonight and Tuesday may bring showers with cooler air. Temperatures near freezing tonight, with daytime highs around the mid 20s to 30s. Strong winds likely, and variable cloud cover across the state.
Local reports suggest Union Pacific will permit city to replace a damaged north side dike and allow engineers to submit plans. City officials expect the work to be satisfactorily done this time to prevent Hood River water overflow from Muni Creek and future breaches.
Tokw Vo, survivor of Pitache misadventure, recounts escaping two disasters with the crew aiding each other. Kibert, a navy veteran with twelve years at sea, notes Titanic’s danger taught lifeboat procedures, while Vo describes awakening after wrecks and being rescued by a German steamship crew.
The employment office reports high activity across the county and town with a mix of tasks. Workers wash windows assist with daily chores and manage odd jobs while seeking steady wages amid a bustling period.
Morrison reports county travel improving but notes several hazards on the highway. Road work ongoing with highweek delays and unpaved stretches near Clinton. Travelers describe rough surfaces, mud, and water pooling as branches and carts are moved to stabilize washouts.
A wartime dispatch describes an aerial raid over enemy territory with eighteen bombs dropped on a target area. It notes opposition near Sundae Pass and Be intea as repulsed, while reporting favorable progress on other fronts. The article honors Comrade dred Cutter who died Friday night, with funeral services announced locally.
Federal investigators ramp up inquiry into the worst disaster in years at the Eastland. divers expect to recover hundreds more bodies from the river as crews raise the steamer and search the river bed. Officials say about 810 bodies already recovered with the toll rising.
A fragment reports Friends Church prepared to remodel a garage at a Delaware Street site. It notes Smith the Automobile Man and a transfer to a religious group tied to a general conference dispute. The piece mentions ownership across Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, and possibly Delaware Street.
New York July 26 An 8.0 sale was received by the Fire Island naval wireless station late last night from a ship about three miles at sea. The name or position of the ship could not be given. Repeatedly the station failed to get a reply as steamship men nearby denied knowledge of any large ship at that distance.
Petrograd reports the government will allot Socialist and Labor members representation on military and naval committees in proportion to their numbers. The concession aims to show all political parties live in harmony amid the radical gains.
Otto Heinze heads to Chienzo for a feud as his sister Veseh drowns in the Chicago ship disaster and his brother Steve Peseli laments the tragedy. The family, connected to Western Electric, seeks answers about the missing sibling and the unknown fate of another relative.
Renowned soprano Mary Garden, managed by Oscar L. Lampierstein, will headline the University winter concert course at Robinson Gymnasium in October. The program also features Harold Bauer the pianist and the Zoellner String Quartet, with the Symphony Orchestra to perform in two concerts. The series, long presented by the School of Fine Arts, promises strong attendance from local music lovers as Gard en tours major opera centers worldwide.
Tournament matches will be scheduled once entries are complete. Nine seniors have entered along with one high school boy. Several others have not signed up but plan to enter. Secret Boltz urges all to join to finalize the schedule.
In July at Toulon the French destroyer LeBisson attacked and destroyed the Austrian submarine and dirigible depot, taking major enemy losses while France suffered only one man killed. The torpedo squadron commander praised the LeBisson crew for their decisive action in the Adriatic theater. Professor J N Flint and family reportedly traveled to California for a summer vacation after conducting journalism courses at the summer station.
Ministers from Columbia protest the Missouri Valley Thanksgiving football clash between Missouri and Kansas, arguing the event taints the day and distracts from its moral and spiritual meaning. They note other schools have dropped Thanksgiving games and urge preserving the day for higher, finer pursuits.
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