09 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1914
Page
1
London dispatch reports Russia pressing forward along multiple fronts amid national defenses and German withdrawals. Allied and Soviet communications claim Russian gains threaten German lines while battles unfold at vital fronts including the Warthe and the Argonne as strategic positions shift and political outcomes in Tokyo and Topeka unfold.
District Court opened with jurors questioned on eligibility for this term. Several jurors excused for bias or disqualification while cases including David Coop and Herbart Willie were heard. Willie pled guilty to forgery, Walryd sent to juvenile court, Dishenberry pleads to misdemeanor charges. civil cases to be heard next week.
Washington November 9 American bluejackets and marines who landed recently at Cape Haitien on the north coast of Haiti to preserve order have returned aboard the eraser. Tacoma. A navy department message from Commander Twining reports conditions in that region must be quiet again after the recent revolution. Mr. and Mrs. John Fermell will visit Kansas City tonight to spend the week with their son W. Faumett in the family.
Reports from Chicago on November 9 describe a foot and mouth disease scare at the city’s slaughter yards. Authorities confirm no current cases and say infected livestock were culled. 1043 animals valued at 65,000 were killed with last infected animal buried.
Fraser hall opened the first chapel with Dean Skilton at the organ and a small crowd. by Elderkin’s six minute sermon the lower floor was nearly full. Students gathered courage to enter as the program included preludes, hymns, and prayers. A fire at nearby residence caused about 230 dollars in damage, quickly controlled by the Arc department. Kansas quarantine orders were issued for cattle shipments from Prion Stock Yards. South African mining output for July totaled about 3.96 million pounds of minerals including gold and silver, with seven months ending July showing substantial totals.
London reports, via Petrograd correspondent, a major yet unreported victory on the Polish front. He says Russian forces, aided by Austrians and Germans, were dealt a staggering blow along critical communications lines, marking a potentially decisive success in the war.
London reports three big wartime drives: German forces pressing in Flanders toward the Dover area, and a Russian push in Poland threatening German lines. A Japanese contribution to the Allied effort is hinted, with fresh troops massing near Krupp arms works as French reports cite renewed German attacks. Russian advances and fleet actions escalate the global war’s pace, with officials noting strategic shifts and the potential withdrawal of German troops from France if Russia advances continue.
In police court this morning the famous character Judlin Dae appeared before the panel. He was fined for conduct unbecoming, a minor offense noted by local authorities.
Marriage licenses were issued to Walter O’Brien of Meridian Kansas and Birdie Bishop of Lavren. Verne A. Barber and Edith May Street, both of Tanginoxic. Joseph W. Murray and Agnes Anderson, both of Lawrence. The High School Days Club will meet at the City Y M C A tonight with Don Stoffman of the University directing.
Dispatch from Constantinople reports widespread nervousness among authorities and residents. The government maintains close surveillance and arrests any signs of anti government sentiment.
Rev. George Jr. Snively will speak at the Oyster Supper event at the Christian Church in Lewis Town. Prof. Downing and the University M. G. A. Quartette will sing, with a special evangelistic service led by Snively. The Bible School Orchestra will perform, and Mr Snively will preach Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Public invitation extended.
Elected at the Saturday meeting in Mrs Willer's tea room, Alberta Corbin was named president of the Civic Study Club. Officers include Rank Strong as vice president Miss Clarke recording secretary Emma Palmer corresponding secretary Agnes Burver and Edward Grifling as committee heads. The session planned the season, deciding three-month meetings and addressing local political questions.
Chaotic Taw. campus events leave several students accused of baiting and threats amid a looming Board of Administration review. Chancellor Frank Stout reportedly sought leniency as Anderson wins a golf championship, while Lincoln coaches prepare for upcoming games.
A petition from Wilt requests Red Cross and Cambridge University to appeal to students for clothing donations. Chancellor Strong is asked to mobilize youth to aid homeless and refugees in England and Holland. Call to send garments to Phe MacDonell 23 White Square Pimlico London and to support Belgian relief efforts with new clothing items and care.
A terse weather note reports rainfall and fair conditions with a forecast of warmer temperatures tonight. The fragment hints at a Tuesday outlook and mentions a time window from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with rain and fairing conditions.
Lawrence readers mobilize for Belgian relief as Christian Church Bible school and union classes organize a fundraising drive. Donations from members and readers total many dollars, with a substantial contribution already sent to Journal-World relief fund. A series of collections and readings are planned to maximize support for hungry Belgian children amid wartime hardship.
Margaret Luther of Florence Crittersden Home cited in New York at the International Purity Congress that many girls before the court are under 30 and affected by early life conditions. Statistics show many come from varied backgrounds. 440 girls before the court included 98 under 18 and 16 under 14.
The Kansas and Nebraska football game is framed as a major event with the next Saturday’s meeting highlighted as the true test. Lawrence fans are urged to rally behind the home team, support its strong play, and resist sharing any harmful rumors or gossip about the rival.
The county clerk Broeker announces the official tally for state officers after verifying precinct returns and absentee ballots. Absent votes were higher than ever, but preliminary counts hold. results list Curtik 2667 for Senator and Capper 2604 for Governor among numerous races with many local township officers noted.
The long distance tax proposal creates problems for telephone companies as pennies fail to register in nickel slots on pay phones. Operators cannot verify payments, while honesty and machine design raise theft concerns. Placards set for December 1 will instruct patrons on tax payment, but no reliable method exists yet to confirm compliance.
A fragmented OCR list presents township trustees and treasurer tallies with names such as Lecompton Clinton Grant Wakarusa and Willow Springs. It records votes for individuals like Malgomen Bert Oneal Andrews and F. Griffit, with scattered figure totals and place identifiers, in a long ledger-like summary.
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