27 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1914
Page
1
A Daily Mail telegraph reports on German assaults along the Yser and the heavy bloodshed at Dixmude. It notes 25,000 German bodies in the canal area, with fierce close combat, drowning, and heavy casualties as German troops attempted crossing under dire resistance from Allied forces.
An official communication from the front claims 8000 Russians seen, with a dated note stating 500 Ossians captured near Ivangorod by troops on September 10. Reports indicate reconnaissance returns and shifting positions near Zullede and Pasieain, though details are hindered by unclear wording.
Ahnold Freny of Atchison is hailed as a hero after letters received describe how Robert Reiper, once of this city, now a captain in artillery, guided his battery to a defensive hole, saving a whole army corps. Reports from late November mention a German shelling off the Belgian coast and damage to a British warship, with wireless updates confirming the action.
Fragmented report notes Montenegrins retire toward Vienna while Austrian operations clear Eastern Bosnia to the Drina. October 26 pursuit reaches the Drina as units move southwest. Democratic meeting held in Western County with local candidates in attendance at the White School.
She has been laid up for several days with a serious ailment. Blood poisoning is believed to have been the cause but he is able to be at his place of business again this morning.
Severe tremor felt in Florence with little damage reported. Northern Italy had disturbances over 24 hours as Turin recorded a very strong shock yesterday morning and another slight quake late afternoon. Shocks persisted fourteen miles west of Turin with residents frightened but no major losses noted.
City officials report Union Pacific declined to construct a sidewalk crossing over their tracks on Fourth Street between North Lawrence and Maple, prompting routine committee review. Minutes note Norton and Thiel, city counsel, and Walter Costigan death mentioned in passing. no contractors for sewer bids besides Kennedy Vimbing, and a brief obituary snippet for Walter J. Costigan of Ottawa, Kan.
Frank Wilson appeared in police court to answer a drunkenness charge. He pleaded guilty as a third offense and was fined H.00 with cash totaling 9.00.
Wireless Berlin bulletin reports combined Austrian and German forces holding positions in Galicia near Sambor and Przemysl as battles rage along the San and Vistula rivers. Russians redeploy reinforcements to the Carpathians while Ivangorod and Warsaw see vigorous fighting. Mrs. Rachel C Woodards departs for Knoxville and East Tennessee.
At Royalton Illinois a gas explosion trapped about 100 miners in a lower burning level while 30 to 40 bodies were recovered. Rescue teams from Benton and nearby towns faced toxic fumes and rising flames, as hope dwindled for the men feared suffocated. Officials cited continuous danger and planned extended rescue attempts with oxygen supplies. The Franklin Company mine remained the scene of a large, grim effort.
Paris reports continued Allied progress along the Yser front with no stalemate as troops push between Soissons and Berry-au-Bac. Artillery exchanges near Nancy and in the Heerswytel forest area favor the Allies, while Eastern action around the San and Peamuyst sectors shows intensified Russian moves.
A weaponized plot to kill General Villa near El Paso is revealed with claims an agent was contracted by General Pablo Gonzalez. General Carranza ally, Benacites, reports to the AP via Aguirre, while the confessed would be assassin Mugia is executed after confessing before American Consular Agent Carothers.
The piece urges steady effort in advertising during slack markets. It compares passive waiting to rowing toward fair water, praising practical business-building ads in daily newspapers. It emphasizes decisive action by strong teams to reach harbor of prosperity.
A lengthy editorial note endorses Brady for Congress in the Second district. It covers Brady’s background from Monticello Johnson County to editor of Journal World, his long public service, and his campaign efforts in Lawrence Douglas County. It expresses support for his straight law stance and urges a large turnout for his meeting at the Court Terrace.
Connelly, arrested on obtaining money under false pretences, was found guilty in Justice Court. He was fined 25 dollars and held in county jail awaiting bond set at 50 dollars cash.
A campus council trial over an unauthorized rally ended with student government backing by Chancellor Strong and university leaders. Bottomly urged continued self government and a student vote on the issue as classes and discipline plans were laid out, amid pleas for stability and permanent income.
London editors praise the Associated Press for accurate, unblemished reporting amid censorship. The Times condemns German and Allied press treatment and lauds AP as the world’s most wonderful news institution.
Superintendent Smith endorses the Little Kansas Primer written by Anna W Arnett. The book teaches demonstration of thoughts and expression via words through dramatics in primary grades. I Y Snaith calls it excellent, noting it aligns with by now common practice and aims to boost reading with action.
General Organizer A W Logan of the Fraternal Aid Union travels to Topeka for a day of entertainment by the Knights and Ladies of Security. The Wichita council, about 75 members, planned initiation services and merchant attendance to showcase the order’s influence in Topeka and potential moves toward Lawrence. Logan notes Topeka merchants may host a stronger welcome than Lawrence peers. The group counts over 1,000 Wichita members and contemplates shifting headquarters to Lawrence to aid the new affiliation campaign.
Lawrence Street Railway and Light asks commissioners to trial a one way University loop for three weeks starting Saturday. Patrons may vote on the plan, which would run cars every 12 minutes instead of four per hour, increasing service but lengthening wait times. If fail to win public approval, service reverts to the previous alternating pattern.
The Social Survey meets at 708 Massachusetts to hear Prof. Young explain the state water survey findings and a proposed plant reconstruction to cut costs. Dean Blackmar and Miss Graves discuss infant health exhibits, while Mrs. McCulloch covers water economics for households. Jurors for the next term will be summoned, with appearance delayed to the following Monday.
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