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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1914
Page
1
Fragmented wartime dispatch reports a hard fought battle with Japanese surrender at a coastal fort. Allied forces claim heavy damage to German and Japanese positions while the outcome remains contested and details are unclear.
Fragmentary dispatches report Russian gains along the Warthe front and pushes in the north as German and Austrian forces retreat. Russian command relocated to a more active theater, claiming prisoners and material while forecasting further battles near Ypres and Silesia amid Allied pressures.
A military dispatch notes nearly half a million prisoners and allied forces pressing in Europe with German defenses and hospital holds. It cites figures for German, British, and Japanese forces and mentions ongoing engagement between racing fleets and Japanese warships in the Pacific theater.
In police court judge Madge Henrk Albach convicted War inger on two liquor charges. The nuisance count was dismissed. War inger received a $100 fine, 30 days in the city jail, and was committed after sentence.
Confusing text indicates disputes over annexation claims involving Eprus and central authorities in Salonika. References to Ozogray and former governor, and proclamations to Epiroets hint at international pressure and contested jurisdiction amid Greek actions.
An official general staff statement reports Austrians driven from contested positions as Russians and Kurds reportedly launch movements northeast of Karakilissa. Turkish forces suffer heavy losses while retreating. Austrians, pursued along the San and Dukly Pass, erode their offensive.
A blaze last night wiped out twenty five acres of cattle pens and a third of the stockyards in Kunigas City, with damage estimated near three quarters of a million dollars. Three men were injured by falling timber but survived. unknown number of cattle were lost as thousands were driven into alleys and pens. Firefighters battled the flames as containment and rescue efforts continued this morning.
Allen and T J Jones visited Tech county area for dinner when Mr Ivon Allen suffered heart failure and died near Maple Grove. Coroner summoned. body taken to Funk's undertaking rites. Exmer of New York to speak at First Presbyterian Church Sunday night to students. church choir and A band lead by Prof Dykstra.
The state Commerce Commission directed trunk line railroads to restore allowances with Western Starks Steel and others. The ruling aims to reestablish divisions and maintain scale carrier rates. The decision could affect tens of billions in value across the industrial rail system.
A dispatch from Constantinople claims the Afghan Amir plans 170000 troops with arms to the Indian frontier. British border officials report tribesmen joining the Afghan effort and Afghan forces advancing. some officials are reportedly killed or captured.
Dean Temptin will address the Kansas Teachers Association next week in place of Chancellor Frank Stroig, who is in the east. Temptin is slated to speak Friday to the teachers about college affairs and related topics.
Knight Templar conclaves plan a two day event in an auditorium with a parade starting at Mason temple led by Melford's Great Western Band from Wankas City. Commanderies will march in formation and the evening banquet follows a day of degree contests with expected repeat victory by Lawrence commandery amid teams from Kansas City Kansas City Missouri St Joseph Liberty and others.
County Attorney J. reports a crowded term with multiple liquor cases. Judge Smart opened the term. jurors to appear Monday morning for the first session. Cases include Potter for forgery, Kaiser for felonious assault, Grines for destruction of property, Sparks for juror crimes, and Strode for liquor charges.
The Topeka Kansan reports Washburn takes on Kansas in a pivotal game testing whether Kansas remains undefeated. The piece lists Washburn and Kansas players and officials, noting referee Hoover of Baldwin and the Kansas City official handling the game.
An article describes the Fraternal Aid group recruiting a new member at their headquarters and notes mixed reactions among men involved. The piece hints at internal divisions and changes in the pledged roster as the event unfolds.
Secretary Daniels condemned reports that sailors in uniform were barred from a New York theater. He called the action an outrage and said he would instruct the commandant at the New York yard to protect sailors’ rights when their complaint is considered.
Four hundred absent votes are being tallied in Douglas County as County Clerk Herman Broecker and staff handle the backlog. Officials expect the official tally to be completed later today. Stock shipments at the yards continue with minor damage to pens and tender divisions, not affecting overall business.
A house fire at 027 Con nerlieng street in Dalto morning around 10 30 o clock caused by sparks from a trash burner. The blaze resulted in a loss with no insurance reported for the occupant.
A Lawrence man reports receiving a photograph of an injured stranger from Poughkeepsie New York taken to a hospital. The man, who gave the name John Allderman or Allerman and claimed a birthplace of Labrenee Kansas, asks authorities to locate his relatives while hospital officials urge any information to identify the man.
Daily six Timbeter sermons led by Dr Noble Strong and Prof W B Downing begin Monday at Plymouth Congregational Church under Elderkin. Morning service short one quarter hour with first class at 324 A Mart. Afternoon classes stay current. Subjects include Sam Jane Herbert Spencer and Thomas Hussey. Couple W Macoubrie and Miss Trene Owen traveled to Kansas City this morning.
Armenian volunteers have fought Turkish forces around Van, Lake Vanion, and 145 miles south of Erzurum in November. The groups gather in the interior for self-defense as reports describe sharp engagements and mobilization, while social notes mention Miss Marjory Anderson visiting in Topeka.
The first free day at the Y M U A drew about 82 new boys and 10 colored youths. The plan by Saetabe Baltz divides days into three classes to accommodate all, with sessions labeled for specific time slots and groups.
Delegates from Sigma Chi meet at Convention to back pledging reforms and call for study halls in frat houses to raise scholarship. Leaders include Rex Miller and Newman Miller with prohibition of pledging after resolutions. Funeral notices: John Cummings to be buried at Maple Grove Cemetery after North Janveenci service.
French forces attacked from two sides to seize Rameapelle, aiming to hold the village vital for foreline control. Germans repelled three assaults before nightfall, then retreated as French renewed the attack and secured the position by dawn, despite German counterattacks.
The Women’s Missionary Union will meet next Thursday at the Episcopal parish house. Rev A A Ward of Caxton will speak on missionary work and Prof BE Tugess will discuss the social survey and church role. Supper at 6, evening session at 7 35.
The Journal-World reports on volunteers and citizens contributing money to Belgian relief while criticizing government action. It notes a $25 deduction from a Red Cross fund and highlights concerts and local drives to feed starving children and support refugees.
The incident involved a American steamer detained near Gibraltar amid questions over cargo including copper and rubber. State Department officials said details were received and that copper destined for a European factory and rubber demand in Italy were factors in the case.
A fragmented report describes Allied forces engaging near the Warthe River and German positions near Kalisz with Russian involvement noted. In the United States, Mrs. Mary Botkin's condition improves after a skull fracture from a fall, with caretakers hopeful for recovery.
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