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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1914
Page
6
Miners in Butte threaten to lay the town in ashes if state or federal troops enter. Leaders warn against direct fighting but vow vengeance on business leaders who brought soldiers. Militia mobilization reported, editors pursued, stores guarded, home and mine protection tightened.
New York reports gradual but steady return of commerce as Henry Clews notes international trade reopening across the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Freight rapidly restarts with wheat and cotton set to rise. German tonnage declines hit passenger service hardest, while England can still secure grain and cotton via sea control.
Platinum remains in steady demand for jewelry and gems despite war, with Russia as a major source and the United States producing about three hundred ounces annually. Refiners warn that large stockpiles bought at the old $16 per ounce may shift as refined metal prices climb, and an August market uptick is noted.
The Haskell Indians secured the city championship after a season of strong play. Printers and street car workers competed in a long series of games noted for lively action and crowd engagement amid a twilight pass atmosphere.
The Chiyo Maru reports a four hour pursuit by a German cruiser on August 31 night, then escaped at 21 knots to reach an American coast north of the trade route. Passengers note travel limits to non American ports, while Packy McWarland and R. M. Dawlings are blocked from world travel and return to Yokohama and Japan.
Warranty deed transfers record Mary Meljethin widow of Summer field Kansas to Nettie Ebach at 42400 Lar 142 Tennessee Street Lawrence Fredaml and Shaw Nice Co. to Myrtle Dobnazen with a 1-12 interest in parts of seeita 46 18 17.
Walter Brickett a 49 year old swimming coach completed a five mile combined event at Putney England consisting of walking running rowing swimming in 59 minutes 19 1 5 seconds. The sequence started with a 14 minute 13 second mile walk followed by 5 38 mile run 3 35 mile ride and 4 44 mile row before the final swim. He finished 14 40 45 seconds ahead of the hour. Handley 1900 Bayonne was nearest American record for a quarter mile walk run swim and ride.
The Anchor Line steamer Columbia brought 833 passengers from Glasgow and Moville, most Americans returning from Europe, with 45 in steerage. The San Giovanni docked 677 American refugees from Italy and Switzerland, many owing fare across the Atlantic and paying promises to pay instead of cash upon arrival. No trans Atlantic ships were due to depart New York today.
Local notice reports Mr Newcomer TP challenging a set water order for the city. Distilled water is directed from the McNish Bottling Works, though a dispute remains unresolved as of the date.
A German cruiser sank the British steamship Holnwood off the Brazilian coast. The Dresden was also reported to have sunk another steamer near Brazil, in separate dispatches to the State Department.
Tully Marshall appears in Eugene Walter's Paid in Full, a book and play of the same title, as Broadway’s popular star. The report notes the production at The Varsity Today.
Henry Clews New York president of the American Peace and Arbitration League calls World War a necessary operation to curb militarism. He argues the conflict will purge Europe of armed powers, proving a brutal but eventual path to lasting peace and disarmament.
Cattle market held steady though some weakness noted in hogs with prices near 9.10 to 9.30 as buyers from the country increased. Receipts reached about 7600 cattle and 400 hogs nationwide, with prime Missouri steers at 10.35 and feeder buyers active. lambs and sheep declined modestly while Chicago and Omaha movements loom.
A Norwegian flagged trawler carrying passengers sank after a British cruiser revealed it had laid mines under a disguised neutral flag. A surviving woman from Bergen recounts how the trawler was attacked while surrounded by several British ships, and the vessel was cut in two before sinking.
The Wiendal financial report filed with the state auditor by L L Dyche shows Kansas hatcheries spent 19 405.23 on land and improvements over four years. All funds came from licensing and game fees, with no tax levy appropriation. For the fiscal year ending June 30 1973 permanent improvements totaled 2 242.04 and overall expenditures near 20 132.84. The report notes substantial improvements and fee-driven financing across hatcheries in Pratt and related sites.
Sept 1 Helena notes national guard units aboard an armored train bound for Butte as mine unrest looms with two searching guns and accompanying platoons. Also mentions Western Canada wheat crop and a London dispatch about the steamer Oslo hearing heavy cannonading.
Sept 1 reports say 70 000 British troops held against 200 000 German forces for three days until French reinforcements arrived. Despite German breakthroughs, British lines stayed intact and withdrew in good order after aid arrived. Allied sources say British defense boosted morale amid the larger assault. mailing lists now available at the Journal World office for property tax payer names and addresses.
Premier As quith calls for mass meetings in major and rural areas to explain the war’s necessity and to press every man to join the effort. He directs city officials to organize rapid gatherings to build public opinion and mobilize resources for Britain's total war commitment.
Washington reports U S citizens abroad ask consuls for aid to repatriate. Many claim American citizenship via birth or adoption, while in Germany treaties vary by state and principality, complicating reentry. State Department efforts continue, but diplomacy lags recruiting.
The Saturday issue confirms Kansas University will appoint Wheaton as advisory coach Bond as director with active charge and McCarty as assistant. Wheaton will travel to Lawrence weekly with Bond guiding the team and advising on placement of players.
Kansas City receipts 12 008 1 market for prime beef, cows and heifers cattle steady at Chicago steady receipts 4 00 hogs 13 00 market pork and lard prices listed. Wheat corn hay prices and futures quoted with changes and closing values.
Peter Drebely, three miles south of Laws Render, reported a missing mule after a stray from a group appeared. Local residents noticed a long object protruding from straw, later identified as the mule’s ear. Mr and Mrs Pinkler of Gypsum and Edith Anderson of Raling were mentioned in passing. a car for sale is listed with contact DI M. Stites, 1215 Ky.
New Zealand government plans to relocate the 14 residents of a seven by five mile island in the Kenmadee group of the South Pacific. Since 1878 Thomas Bell held disputed title but the government later apportioned land to settlers. Bell remains the sole holdout amid rent, gnawing rats, volcanic rumblings, and other afflictions driving inhabitants toward abandonment.
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