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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1914

Page

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Braves Triumph in World Series Opener Over Red Sox

Boston led early but Philadelphia and manager Coombs rallied as Boston pitcher Bender was knocked out. Scoring surged with Gowdy, Maranville, Schmidt driving for the Red Sox while McInnis Strunk and Collins sparked Athletics. Crowd estimates ranged from 44,000 to 60,000 as the series opened with Boston beating Philadelphia 7 to 5 in a test of nerves and power.

Midelphia Gut Mendes Reba Gow Delphi J' Braves Stronk Rf Moran R Oldring Evers Collins Connolly Baker Whitted O'R Melanis Schmidt Strong Deal Barry Moranville Schang Gowdy Bender Rudolph P Dineen Byron Font Elenant Hilllebrand Boston Conney Whitted Connally Schmidhat Athletics Baker Metnnis Farinn Y Ei Frying

Wyckoff and Baker Lead Early Offense in Five Inning Spurt

Wyckoff and Baker deliver three base hits while Gowdy Whitted connect off Bender as eight runs come in five innings and one out in the sixth. Wyck allows three in three innings with two out in the sixth as Old Ring Moran Lehmidt Gowdy contribute a double and stolen bases.

Wyckoff Baker Gowdy Whitted Bender Oldring Moran Lehmidt

University to Study Prohibition Effects for International Conference

The University of Kansas will conduct an inquiry into the effects of prohibition at the request of the International Temperance Society. Led by Trot W Blackmar, the investigation aims to gather comprehensive data without making recommendations. It will examine impacts on crime, wages, insanity, impotence, divorce, and other social facets.

Kifees University of Kansas W. Blackmar Tepernee Boeiets Stg Eesti Seiundile

Investigative results to be reviewed by Penperanca Society

The flo investigation results will be turned over to Lie biterna ion Penperanca Society which will hold a vote on Tanveenee 15. The fragmentary text notes a forthcoming decision process and a formal electoral event. The exact names and dates are unclear due to the damaged source.

Ford Ives Ehihtwen Ty. O Flo Lie’ Biterna Ion Penperanca

Jayhawker Appointments Introduce Editorial Team

The Jayhawker announces new editors and staff for the publication. Umesh, Huey Inn, Clayton, Atwelts, and Wilson named editors or editor roles with several department heads listed. A board meeting is planned for Wednesday evening to confirm assignments.

Qane Umesh Uieg Ures Give Claytons Sharn Tise Wiha Atweltsey Larey Willson Enginerie Bill Brows Dives Medical Dec O'Den Telhis Harry Scheoerss Athler Jess Ralpi Sproul Ruseel Ger Cale’ Catius Mary’ Powell Ges Hank Neoderson School of Fine Arts Marie’ Ketels Emilst Bergers Stalt Virginia Golf Jihue Weaver Lew Backer B. Williamson Genuiness Herrick Wayny Wingnet Ron LO Mrasey

MeGook Field Condition Adjustments Ahead of Game

MeGook Field remains in poor repair despite soaking rain with field officials planning improvements. Manager Tag Ikon reports grass will absorb moisture and be in better condition for tomorrow's game.

dMvet MeCook Satuniday Tagikon

Omaha Well Water Purity Reveals Contamination Concerns

A local survey reports that four fifths of wells south of the river are contaminated or show impure readings. The findings come from a Lawrence study noted in the Omaha area, highlighting ongoing issues with drinking water quality and public health implications.

Baw

Fragmented text on a delayed decision about a municipal proposal

An unclear report discusses a commission enacting a purchase proposition, noting delays and partial conclusions. The fragment references various parties and a tense inquiry about administration, with garbled names and stray phrases.

Professor Hamilton to Speak at University Event

A note announces a lecture by Professor Hamilton at the University Sunday afternoon. The event is hosted by AM CEA and features remarks by Myers on the topic of opportunity.

Maluiger Af Villetins

Mrs Ru Writes From Long Beach About Journal World

A reader in Long Beach California praises the Journal World saying she keeps the Kansas newspaper on her desk and many readers in her area eagerly read its pages for local news and updates.

Ru BS Boydong Beach California Long Beach Aire Avery Anximis Journal-World Kansas News journal-World

Kansas Weather Tonight Probable Showers

A Kansas forecast indicates tonight will bring unsettled conditions with a high chance of showers. The area should expect damp skies and possible light rain across multiple counties as temperatures fall.

Zeppelin sheds demolished and Cologne attacked report

Berlin officials admit English airmen demolished Zeppelin sheds at Dusseldorf and attacked Cologne. Antwerp parts in flames. Gest shelling damages lawcourts and museum. Austrian statement claims recapture of Przemysl with 40 Russian guns. Russian prisoners number 10,000 in east Prussian battles.

Berlin Dusseldorf Cologne London Amsterdam Antwerp Lawcourts Gestshells Paris Przemysl

Kansas City Am Chosen President at State League Meet

At Hutchinson 1915 convention of the League of Kansas Municipalities a new president was chosen and the sixth annual session closed. Hugh J. Cooper of Weatherford Oklahoma spoke on the municipal ice plant, its profits and public savings, noting recei pts and expenses and the plant’s free ice for the public.

Hugh J. Cooper Weatherford Patelinson League of Kansas Fred. Trigg Kansas Dod Varner Jingellon City AL Barker Saliia Cooper Wealford Sid Mer. Cooper

Friends Choose Wichita as Meeting Travel Center

The Kansas State Society of Friends held its 43rd annual gathering with large sessions to review convention reports and routine business. Edmund Stanley was named clerk with Martha Woodard of Lawrence reading clerk and Arthur Jones assistant clerk. Richard Laworth of Friends Publishing spoke on primary work. The Democratic committee planned a meeting the next day at 2 o clock in the plankson building.

Wichitin Kansas State Society of Friends Edmund Stanley Martha Woodard Lawrence Reading Arthur Jones R. Wright So ‘Cialy Richard Laworth Fiends Publishing Company

Antwerp in Flames as German Bombardment Rages

Dramatic dispatches from Amsterdam report Borgerhout a Antwerp suburb burning as German incendiaries strike the city. Zeppelins feared overhead and civilians slain as bombardment continues with German forces attempting a river crossing on the Nethe. King Albert reportedly left Antwerp for Felzaete amid the chaos.

London Borgerhaut Antwerp Amsterdam Renter Telegram Company Pulsee of Justice Thames Lethe

Japs Take Island Yap in Pacific Campaign

AP dispatch reports Japanese forces occupy Yap in the Caroline Islands, a key area near the Philippines. The group includes about 680 smaller islands with Yap located roughly a thousand miles from Mindanao, as Spain had sold the Caroline Islands to Germany in 1894.

Associated Press PR Kings Yap Caroline Proto Philippines Caroline

Austrian Troops Reclaim Fort as Russians Suffer Largescale Losses

Vienna reports a strong Austrian counteroffensive near Preemyst and Praemyss with Russian forces losing forty guns and retreating. The advance covers Dynow to the Vistula region, with Austrian units claiming multiple battlefield victories across Seiget Shingaria and eastern Galicia.

Praemyss Vienna Aisterdam Levidon Wink Antonncontént Hovser Stait Nep Tarky Preeniyst Baryes Dynow Preenyst Viatilt Seiget Mhrmaroa Shingaria

Vesper Service Slated at University Town Hall

A vesper service will be held Sunday afternoon October 12 for all men of the university and town. Miss Abby Alayhew, national secretary of physical education, and instructor of Women in China for the past two years, will speak. Special program arranged.

Abby Alayhew China Béva

Confined to Bed as Heekineiale No. 1

Bert Winchell of a nearby locality remains confined to his bed due to an illness described as Heekineiale No 1. Authorities note his condition is stable though he shows limited mobility and requires rest. No further treatment details are provided in the fragment.

Bert Winchell

Russians Admit A Check Threatens German Forces

The Russian General Staff states Germans reinforce from Königsberg and threaten a tenacious resistance on the East Prussian frontier. They note Russian defenses on the Vladislavov and Ratelika front amid marshes near Pehernoganja aiding the stand.

Associated Press Patroguad East Prussian

Postponed Show Rolls On Despite Rain and Wind

Lawrence merchants postponed last night's big display due to torrential rain. Tonight and Saturday promise renewed splendor as weather plans allow. aviator flights drew crowds despite gusty winds and a single opened store.

Merchants’ Club Merchants”, Association Lawrence Wade Gubt

Convention closes after officer election at W CTU session

The Kansas State Women’s Christian Temperance Union delegates assembled in Beattie for the state convention. Officers elected include President Mrs Lillian Mitelami Tape Vice President Mas Emount W Chroy er Wichita Corresponding Secretary Miss Mary Dobbs Goodland Recording Secretary Mrs Eva Moriey Murphy Hutchinson Treasurer Mrs Sudie Lewis. Sessions focused on business with J L Brady addressing prohibition and national suffrage. Florence Richard of Ohio State WCTU spoke on national issues. The convention will adjourn after today’s sessions.

W. Co. T Beatt Lillian Mitelami Tape Mas Emount W. Chroyer Winfield Mary Dobbs Wichita R Vm Eva Moriey-Murphy Goodland Sudie J. L. Brady Florence Richard Ohio State W. CT. UL Sda Fle Kansas

State Prisons Commission to Meet in Topeka

The Minnesota prison commission inspectors led by Prof. F A W Blackmar visited Sulter with Maj. K A W McClaughry C H Chandler J E Porter and G H Haskell. They attended the National Prison Conference in St Paul and toured a new cell house at the House of Correction in Cincinnati. They will draft a report at the Topeka meeting on Thursday October 15.

Topeka Suesday Faw. Blackmar Site Prison of Minnesota Sulter Maj K. AW. McClaughry C. HW. Chandler J. E.porter G. H H. Haskell Nelubyers State Prison Commission National Prison Conference

Water Survey Talk At Federation Meeting

Prof Stinson spoke before the Federation of Women's Clubs on water supply tests for a civic plant. City Engineer Dunfire said wells around the city show pure water with iron, and a test plan will be presented to commissioners in weeks. The meeting also discussed a Drama League and weights and measures laws in Kansas.

Dunfire Federation of Women’s ‘Clibs Haskell Maple’ Grove Cemetery Drama League Im Lawrence Chisage Uc R United States Kansas Mrs Kennard Abe Lawhee Widnen J Christiaa Somu Kaviga$ Federatin of Lawrence Federation Ennis

Allied air raid on Cologne and Dusseldorf reported

An Amsterdam dispatch cites British planes striking Zeppelins sheds at Dusseldorf and bombing Cologne and Dusseldorf air houses. Some reports claim damage at Dusseldorf while Cologne raid reportedly caused little or no damage. Berlin confirms Zeppelin halls at Dusseldorf were hit and airships destroyed.

Desseldorf Cologne London Amsterdam Dusseldorf Belgium Nent D. E. Collet Berlin

Red Cross Benefit Game Conflicts With Kansas City Plan

Missouri conference rules forbid a team from playing more than eight games in a season. W. O. Hamilton said no exception would be made for a Red Cross benefit event in Kansas City. Nebraska reportedly sought travel permission, but conference would not approve a coast trip.

Missouri Kansas City Haskell Red’ Cross Manaren Nebraska

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