15 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
1
In London, residents fear sustained German raids as Ostend falls under threat, with King Albert distant and the army viewed as unable to prevent potential occupation. The situation heightens anxiety across Britain about security and wartime endurance.
A London dispatch notes typhus fears rising as English doctors are sent to aid frontline staff. Reports discuss German raids, French Belgium border actions, and Russian movements with mentions of troop reinforcements, naval actions, and Turkey weighing entry into the conflict. London also cites the sinking of the Marenmania and capture of Greek steamer Pont ports near Sama.
Lawrence High School prepares for a Saturday matchup against Ottawa High School. The Lawrence squad, short a game last week, is in good form despite an injured shoulder to one player. The team aims for a strong performance after defeating Wentworth two weeks ago.
Roy Martin and wife arrived in Woodburn on Sunday night to visit Ford. On Tuesday morning while Martin attempted to crank his car the engine backfired and broke his arm above the elbow. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Kansas State Historical Association plans its annual gathering in Topeka next week with only a small turnout from the University. Old residents may join to recall pioneer days while no official delegation attends. A bust of state founder Frank Ware will be presented Tuesday evening by Charles B. Gleed, with William Carmelly accepting. Fort Beatty’s C. E. Cory will address the Ware literary event. The Adams memorial will be dedicated by Topeka Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution on Wednesday afternoon.
A 1974 annual plans to feature negligee pictures of sororities and fraternities. Editor Leon Harsh states the members will pose conventionally and publicly. The note emphasizes consent and willingness to pose.
An at least partially readable note indicates Aaelk Saever ref Smith will visit the center in Lawrence. Details about purpose or date are unclear in the fragment. Further confirmation from the original page is needed to specify the event, organization, or schedule.
Commissioner Holyfield reported that all but seven city bonds have been sold leaving one two year bond for 4500 and five one year bonds for 4560. The 20 year bonds sold quickly. The Stenotypists defeated the Commercials of the Business College at the Y M C A Court, 5 to 1, in the season opener.
Genevieve Chalkley attended a rally of the Kansas Coed Citizenship League. The group supports enfranchisement and assists the Missouri Equal Suffrage Association in campaigns. A joint meeting in Kansas City will feature prominent suffrage speakers from across the Union.
A Republican gathering planned for Tuesday night in Vinland was not held because of heavy rain in Lawrence and Vinland. Billy Cummings was to drive the party speakers and the Vinland band was to perform, with several straightforward talks planned but canceled due to weather.
Electors are asked to vote on amending the state constitution to insert a recall clause. The proposed amendment would permit voters to remove officers negligent in their duties or guilty of misconduct through a constitutional recall process.
Two amendments to the Nanbus state constitution will appear on election day. The recall amendment lets electors remove public officers for misdeeds or laxity, with petitions and thresholds set by district. The tax amendment creates an equitable levy system, exempts church and other property used for public purposes, and provides income, franchise, and business taxes. Polling places for the vote were announced, with five new sites while most precincts remain unchanged.
Central News dispatches report a fire in Trieste government arsenal, Austria Hungary’s Adriatic main yard, nearly destroying an Austrian warship and six torpedo boats. Woodwork soaked with petrol. several workmen arrested as the arsenal suffers heavy damage and German troops occupy Brucees east of Ostend.
Weather bulletin notes conditions from yesterday afternoon through this afternoon in Kansas. Data indicates evolving conditions with temperature and precipitation details, affecting travel and daily plans across multiple counties.
Reuters dispatch notes a blaze at the government arsenal in Trieste destroying six torpedo boats and nearly destroying a warship. The admiralty reports the British cruiser Yarmouth sank the Hamburg America liner Marcomania near Sumatra and captured a Greek steamer. Portugal sees first actual military actions with two expeditionary forces to Africa. France reports minor gains on the Aisne front while Britain fears a German advance toward Calais.
A large crowd gathered this afternoon at the Fraternal Aid Enion Wall to hear Henry Allen, progressive candidate for Governor of Kansas. Speaking began after 8:50 AM with other Progressives at Endora and Rhidwin earlier, drawing over thirty attendees and showing strong interest. Delegates then moved from Endora to Baklwin for a spirited meeting where Mrs. Al Jen was also slated to speak.
A New York report states the steamer Metapan, a United Fruit Co. ship from Colon that oct 8, collided with the steamer Towan or Camino near Ambrose Channel. Metapan signaled sinking within minutes. rescuers from Monterey and Camino took off passengers as a wireless message confirmed danger.
Between forty and fifty members of Lawrence lodge No. 7 A O U W will go to Eudora tonight to present the degrees at the Eudora lodge. A large class of candidates will be received. Nine automobiles have been engaged to transport the Lawrence lodge group.
Two expeditionary forces of Portuguese troops sailed from Lisbon on October 10 to reinforce garrisons in Africa near German holdings. English transports carried one of the forces, with consular reports from New York noting the mobilization marks Portugal's growing military preparations.
Washington D C Rep Gardner of Massachusetts introduced a joint resolution calling for a national security commission to investigate United States war preparedness. Gardner had just returned from Europe and said public inquiry would reveal a situation hidden from Americans.
The Housing Committee of Social Services gathers at the YMCA to talk over the Lawrence slum survey reports and discuss recommendations for betterment and improved conditions.
The Housing Committee of the Socialist Service Survey urges immediate attention to Lawrence slums. It calls for health and fire inspectors to enforce ordinances, potential state legislation, and possible demolition of uninhabitable buildings to curb filth and danger.
Prof Henderson of Chicago will be the first speaker for the University convocation series this year. A terminologist and member of the state child welfare commission, he will address the audience Friday November 20. He is also slated to speak at the charities and corrections conference at the University of Chatteme.
Judge Smart will be here Friday October 25 to hear all motions and demurrers and all matters. The lawyers will present arguments as the judge aims to settle preliminary matters before the November term of court begins.
About 46 000 people attended the dedication of the Odd Fellow Rebekah Juvenile Building at Eureka Lake yesterday. Delegations from all O R G lodges attended the convention and joined a parade led by AR A and other officials from Manhattan. The Grand Rebekah Lodge sessions pledged to buy a piano for the new home as officers were elected at Nichols Gymnasium with George Bo Potter as Grand Patriarch and O R Stevens as Grand High Priest among others.
Efforts are underway to mobilize a large Lawrence delegation for the Eighth Parity Congress to be held in Kansas City Missouri from November 5 to 9 under the Worlds Security Federation. A public meeting and prominent women from all states will attend, with an excellent program of addresses prepared. The organizing committee includes sixty members representing Kansas City’s leading social reform and religious groups. Speakers and topics will be announced, with discussions on White Slave Traffic Contributory Vices Rescue Work Legislation Education and the vice problem and its social effects.
Robert Gordon of Topeka will give an address at the Baptist Church tomorrow evening titled Humour and Pathos in Scotland. The talk is open to the public and promises insights into Scottish culture and language.
Washington October 15 President Wilson signed the Clayton bill completing the administration program. There is no celebration connected with the signing of the bill.
London dispatch reports Germans moving troops from the eastern to the western front due to Russia's lack of progress. The shift aims at an immediate push toward Paris, with traffic delays already noted for eight days. The report cites a Copenhagen Times correspondent and mentions Griffin Coal Co. as context.
Students explore new academic paths in Lawrence as outcomes shape choices. Faculty note early indicators suggest varied performance across departments.
The University of Kansas hosts an interdenominational four year Sunday School program for college students. Harrison Elliott leads setup, with 29 denominations backing the nonsectarian study material. Courses focus on money, time, study ethics, and campus viewpoint teaching. Elliott will visit Missouri before returning to Lawrence to monitor progress.
Three students were arrested last night for gambling with dice described as shooting craps in a popular business house. They appeared in police court this morning and pled guilty, were fined $10 and costs, and promised to return in ten days with the balance.
A historical ad note explains how newspaper advertising links the ultimate consumer with the retailer. It says success arises when manufacturers understand how to appeal to readers and retailers, inviting them to address the Bureau of Advertising at the American Newspaper Publishers Association in New York.
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