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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
8
Paris reports a dogfight over the capital as three German planes hovered above the city. French machines engaged them with rifles and machine guns mounted on public buildings. One German craft was isolated and pursued, then vanished northwest toward Fort Romainville. The others escaped after a lengthy chase.
Nearly 200 people including American refugees arrived in New York aboard three steamers from Danish and Mediterranean ports with tales of travel. Other ships left for Liverpool carrying under 300 passengers. A separate blurb promotes Lawrence Business College noting practical training and student enrollment.
Washington reports Mrs Diverge Goethals wife of Panama Canal builder was arrested at Villefranche as a German spy shortly after the war. She reportedly spent time in Germany and spoke the language well. Authorities learned her identity when she presented a marriage certificate and promptly released her after realizing who she is.
Official statistics compiled by Dr. S J Crumbine show Kansas with lower death rates from diseases linked to alcohol and fewer accidents than several states. Kansas recorded 12.2 suicides per 100000, while California, Colorado, Washington, and Missouri ranged higher. Bright's disease, pneumonia, and cirrhosis also lag Kansas, though pneumonia rates were higher than the state average. The report places Kansas near the national average in overall death statistics.
On the Suh day of October 1914 the undersigned was by the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas qualified as executor of the estate of Amn Heed late of Douglas County deceased. All parties interested in said estate are advised to appear and govern themselves accordingly.
A Daily Mail dispatch from Amiens dated September 1 reports German forces capture Amiens twenty miles north of Paris following three days of combat. Also notes local social updates with Mrs S W Henderson visiting J L Brady and returns to Olathe. A columnist quips about an unsuccessful author calling his work a waste basket posterity.
The mayor announces the removal of certain garbage collectors after a failure to complete rounds. He vows to reorganize the system to ensure reliable service and better townwide sanitation.
President Wilson will appear before a joint session of Congress to seek a war tax measure raising 700 million dollars for the ally. The announcement followed a visit by Democratic leaders and emphasizes funding needs as the nation moves to support allied efforts.
McKones Fiano Shop advertises rebuilding and business of all musical instruments with piano toning. Work guaranteed. Contact numbers provided.
Jefferson City reports that fifteen lumber companies have paid their fines totaling 225000 dollars for antitrust violations. Executions against the remaining firms will continue to collect the unpaid penalties as ordered by the Supreme Court last December.
The Russian army reported a decisive victory near Lambe as more than 100000 Austrian soldiers were taken prisoner and 57 cannons captured. The loss left the enemy in retreat and the frontline position seen as vulnerable.
Hiatt the clothier relocates to 999 Mass St upstairs in a building owned by the present employer. The move updates the shop’s address and premises as the owner departs.
In a tight contest the Merchants carry the day over Tucker with a narrow margin. Edmondson leads scoring as the high man with 45 points and 380 seconds of play in a spirited showdown.
Kansas City market report shows steady to mixed signals across livestock and grains. Beeves and stockers trade near $10.95 and $8.25 respectively, hog receipts around 16 000 with slower demand, and cash wheat and corn levels fluctuating with light haymarket activity and 505 cars of wheat reported.
For a Taxi call either phone 100. or For a Taxi call either phone 100. or Love is sugar near love is tatfy.
District Judge C A Suet is in Lawrence to hear np matters and prepare for the November term. Assistant Attorney General N Hansistant appears for the state to handle legal work ahead of the west term. The report notes recent graduates from several cities including Leavenworth Ardmore and Little Rock.
The fall of Lemberg, capital of Austrian Galicia, could influence eastern Europe campaign plans and Polish uprising hopes. The piece notes Austrian prestige loss and hints at wider effects on Russia and Poland amid ongoing upheaval.
News reports recount a riot on the Geriha Cher anchored near Peknamnards Bra zil. Three crew and fifty age passengers are listed as killed as Spaniards and Portlisle insist the ship continue to its Hamburg destination.
A petitioner recounts years of suffering from rheumatism in 1892 and endorses a home remedy that supposedly cured them. They offer the cure free to readers who request it, insisting payment is not required if satisfied and inviting correspondence to a P.O. box.
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