06 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1914
Page
1
Allied reports claim German position strengthened as French retake cities and Russians remain victorious over Austrians in the east. Fighting continues around Dixmude and the Oise area with minor actions and German wagon movements noted.
A dispatch from Sofia, Bulgaria, claims Turkish cruisers have successfully bombarded Russian forces early in the fighting. Reports suggest progress is being made as the war progresses along the Blakel Blanel shores.
The Frankfurt Zeitung reports on Egypt’s unrest with the British stance wavering. The trial of Frank Faringer for maintaining a nuisance and selling intoxicants continued in police court, with a judge adjourning proceedings to the next morning.
The report shows Arthur Capper Republican-leading with about 398 000 votes, versus Horace Hodges three figures and others in a fragmented result tally. State officials listed include Capper as governor nominee and W Y Morgan among Republican officers.
Workmen will start digging foundations for the Haskell Gymnasium within two weeks. The government appropriation has been revolved and construction will proceed as rapidly as possible. Foundations are expected to be dug before month’s end as active building operations commence. Carpenters at Hickell erect sleeping porches as Donnelly visits Kansas City.
The Student Council suspended Ralph Sproul, Harold DeLaney, and Robert Lindsay indefinitely for leading a rally two weeks earlier. The Board of Administration will set the concrete suspension details, with potential athletic and academic consequences for the fall semester.
A garbled report notes Washburn game plans with Wansakwall Wav’s team lineup missing Gray Lindsay Stevker Jane Barton Reber and Gratt. Coach Wealon refuses to play them against Washburn and may forfeit the game. The undercard faces Nelwas T Piteh Fepat do Kansa Cay today.
A restored news note discusses Russian operations in Armenia across a 160 mile front with two invasion routes toward Evserum and southward. Armenians view the conflict as liberation while Turks suffer prisoner losses. Constantinople is referred to by the Slavonic name Tzargrad in Russian press. The report also notes the death of Count Von Schwerin from wounds near Skierniewice.
Millard Shaler reports from London that Belgium face widespread destruction and famine. An American relief effort has 14 000 tons of cereals en route via Rotterdam to Brussels and nearby areas. Citizens in Lawrence contribute generously while local stores organize drives to aid starving families and children.
Government officials announced the national stock yards in St. Louis will be closed for ten days to fumigate and stamp out disease. The temporary shutdown aims to protect livestock and public health, with the measure affecting operations across vast stock yard facilities.
Prof Wi A ante er of the University of Kon notes war-driven ether demand will rise sharply in the United States. He cites price increases up to 400 percent and a general shortage as European armies strain supplies. Red Cross efforts aim to secure ether for wounded soldiers.
A Kansas City Belgian Relief Fund committee requests local newspaper support to publish a public subscription drive for Belgium during German occupation. They ask editors to collect funds and forward to Belgian Consul G Mignolet at 3900 Wyandotte, Kansas City, with receipts and published totals via the Kansas City Star.
A Topeka report notes Curtis county triumphs and a delayed concession in Kansas as voters chose Supreme Court contenders Mason Marshall Dawson Little Banson along with Sheldon in judiciary races affecting 105 counties.
The Valley of Lawrence Kansas hosts a Masonic Reunion at the Masonic Temple November 16 to 22 with 30 candidates to receive degrees. Banquet held last night. featured toasts include Captain S. H. Hel at, Prof. W. McNown, and Colonel W.ider S21 Maven. Moving here Mr and Mrs Fred Dana relocate from Topeka to 2100 Massachusetts street to join Round Corner Drug Store.
Weather note from Kansas reports conditions yesterday to today with fair skies tonight and into Saturday. No significant weather events or precise details provided.
Four engineers from Linwood move toward Lawrence on the railroad line as a new survey and grading east of Linwood begin. The project aims to complete the electric railway from Bonner Springs to Lawrence, with work slowed by war but likely to resume and hopes to run traffic by next summer. The route choice is narrowed as final figures on three options are updated, promising rapid impact on trade and transport for Lawrence and the surrounding agricultural area.
In a high school game report era, William LaCoss elected Grand Knight of the Keights of Columbus. Officers named J Rilingbein Ghoden Depand Wright M Cordoran F McMeel Tv Sweeney and others. After the election the council adjourned to Johnston and Tuttle's for a social supper. Mrs E Belly visited Whansad City this morning.
Four hundred fifty three municipal problems were solved by the Municipal Reference Bureau of all universities during the past year. The bureau reported inquiries from many states and from district of Columbia. Roles included cities of various class levels and officials, editors, school officials, professors, and civic organizations.
Local officials warn of a scam where suspects pose as buyers and sellers of live stock, using bogus checks and inflated prices. The pattern repeats across the county, with offenders attempting to complete sales before fraud is uncovered and farmers near Lawrence are targeted.
A joint city campaign secures the Manual Gym for colored boys classes. University students volunteer to assist in supervising and teaching as the program opens with a first meeting tomorrow morning. Classes will meet at theManual Gym each morning for boys aged 1 to 12 and will run weekly with emphasis on fitness and civic support.
Congressman John H. Crider, a Republican candidate, admits defeat in the Second District contest. Taggart wins by a heavier vote share, carrying several precincts while Crider carries a smaller number of votes in others.
The note describes a planned monthly social event with a tentative date and venue. It notes this first installment aims to be successful and suggests a hall and location, though details are unclear due to garbled text.
In police court John Garrison faced a drunkenness charge. He entered a not guilty plea and was fined 6.50, with parole granted to reform on Saturday night.
John Cummings aged 65 died at his home in North Lawrence yesterday afternoon. He was born in Mississippi and the funeral will be held Sunday from his home at the corner of Kansas 2nd and Seventh streets with burial at Maple Grove.
Land-ladies protest pledges moving in as semester begins and a sorority bans pledges from joining until after the first term. Mrs. Eustod Brown, women’s advisor, says the measure aims to ease rooming losses and hopes others will follow suit.
The Lawrence Journal-World reports University 1 and local groups mobilizing to aid Belgian sufferers. Funds raised via White Cross subscriptions and events include a concert at the opera house and donations from churches.
A first year University student named Stanley had a near fatal motorcycle accident last night on Adams Hill. Riding at about 25 miles per hour, the bike struck a brick, broke the upright, and skidded nearly sixty yards before Stanley regained control and rode home with only minor injuries to his head and body.
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