Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

Page 1

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1914

Page

1

Crown Prince's 81 Danger Telegram From Berlin Says Emperor Will Fight Russians

Paris dispatch reports Berlin telegram claiming the German emperor will move to Prussia and lead against Russia. The German general staff allegedly shifts focus to the left wing, while the crown prince appears to face a dangerous situation. Reports describe Allied pressure and German line holding, with retreat signaling limited gains for the Allies.

Berlin General Staff Paris Knat Prussia von Klnek Hecefier Tiyyvan Vreek London Frederick William Chemans Leeuwin Hebsatare Froin cLahiguyen Lane Ceeds Thrienwilley Alan Thie Ariven Aluditty

Survians and Servians clash in uncertain Vienna encounter

Fragmentary OCR report describes a contested engagement involving Survians and Servians near Vienna. Details are garbled but imply a military encounter with casualties and evasive maneuvers, mentioning Hangars, Valpbes, Salvonia, and Bunap amid unclear positioning and outcomes.

Tlungariana Vienna Salvonia Bunap

Austrian forces join operation amid tank progress

Fragmented dispatch reports Austro–German units coordinating in a land operation 300 miles east of Praenvil. The message notes mixed success, with percent strength unclear, and mentions commanders Dak and Antonbrg in a contested sector.

Trleeram Sava Raesi Anstelm Arnies Ionmad Dak Antonbrg

Administration Board Hall Meeting This Afternoon

Administrating at Universitas today to discuss water situation. Students urged to attend as local officials plan briefing. Funeral today for Steafen Stradfon, with services at 22 Massie Street in Wilwards.

Diacuss Water Straffen Steafen Wits Gale Stradfon Massierhusetts Street Wilwards Che Sry Tates Ode

Spanish War Tax Plan Raises Funding For War Effort

The article notes a proposed war tax under the Spanish War system, covering gasoline, tobacco, wines and beer, bankers and importers, with a 2 cent per gallon gasoline levy and other levies. President Wilson supported the plan at a conference with Majority Leader Underwood and Senator Simmons, authorizing details to be set under the Spanish War tax.

Chancerath Thivanes Wilson Witter

Capture Cable Station reported by Vancouver news

Definite news from Vancouver states the Germans captured the Fenning island cable station. It remains unclear if the landing on Monday September 7 was from cruiser numbers or Feipaigenneiet ships.

Vancouver B.C Inis Fenning Jalind Rable

Reward Offered in Great Bend Triple Murder Case

Governor Hodges announces a $300 reward for the arrest and conviction of the Great Bend triple murder suspect. No clues have emerged, with victims Lée Morgan Mayme McQuillin and Clarence McGuin found at the Morgan farm. Bank in Record Year in Lawrence National Bank statement shows highest condition on Sept. 12 and June 30, with gains in deposits despite summer slump and wartime conditions.

Great Bend George H. Hodges Lée Morgan Mayme McQuillin Clarence McGuin Morgan Farm House Lawrence ‘National Bank Utis Bank

German Retreat Deepens Across Right Bank Rhine

A Central News dispatch from Rome quotes Basel messaging that German forces have withdrawn to the right bank of the Rhine and evacuated parts of France Belgium and Luxembourg. The report notes reinforced fronts along the front from Noyon to Verdun with strong defensive positions and lists prisoner counts as undisclosed.

Cmny Fursners Noyon Vie Sur-Aisne Soissers Laren Rheins Yhietr Cuns Villesur-Tour He Argonny Denen Argonne Spetcher Lye Noril Vayentes Encaly Vier Mins Morges Verdun Othee Pti Sta Bers

Nine Men Named to Aid Extended Commerce With South America

Secretary Redfield appoints a nine member trade committee of the National Foreign Trade Council to plan expanded commerce with Latin America. The panel will confer with South American diplomats and U S business leaders in Washington as wartime conditions influence hemispheric trade efforts.

South America Washington Redfield Mane Pap Wien Trade Council Latin America Fior Cisn Trade Council Dager A. Farrell

Enrollment Steady as 1936 Students Registered

Enrollment continued this afternoon with 1936 students enrolled, most of them registering by two o clock. Registrars noted few students remained unregistered and forecasts indicate classes begin tomorrow at Loveleck with regular sessions starting after that.

Loveleck Vlasges

President Wilson Answers Belgian Protest After War

President Wilson replies to Emperor William about German atrocities in Belgium. He says Belgium’s commission protested massacres of peaceful inhabitants, outrages on women and children, and destruction of undefended towns. He promises careful attention and predicts the war’s end soon with consequences to follow.

Washington Sept Wilsonr Willian Belgium ‘Commission Belgium Wilson Epperor

What Kansas Experts of You Will Be Addressed By Mrs Atkinson

Mrs Atkinson will speak to Kansas University students on the topic What Kansas Experts of You at the first chapel address of the year. The university will assemble in the Administration building corridors and the Chapel for the talk by Fannie Cooper Atkinson of Ft. Scott. Dr Stauffer lectures and returns from Kansas City where he led the Trinity Lutheran Church anniversary events. Dr AL Bo Shrader, former Lawrence pastor, now leads the Lutheran church in Kansas City Kansas.

Mrs. Atkinson Lelapet Fannie Cooper Atkinson Ft Sans Cynan Feilay Marning Iigarel Stauffer Kar City Trinity Lutheran Church of Kansas City Kan AL Bo Shrader Lawrence Elieir

Wireless Station Damaged by Midnight Fire

government officials closed the station after a generator burned out during the night. No evidence of tampering was found. A Clinton church pastor will conduct services at his church this Friday night.

Tuekertowe Nod Sept Tirees Germany Charn Clinton Iclinton Elurels

Germans Confident About Front Progress in World War Front

Berlin reports General Matt announces the Wert front remains favorable with no French or British victory on the battle line. He says Germans can look with confidence to the outcome though details of operations are scarce.

Berlin Matt Shi Wert Noris

Trouble With The Garbage System In City

City officials grapple with inefficient garbage collection as workers miss beats and days, causing neighbor complaints in Gillon and Snyder districts. City Commissioners halted payments after contract breaches and lawsuits ensued. Frank Simpson pleaded guilty to gambling in police court, fined $15.50.

Francisco Gillon and Snyder Triakeel Frank Simpson

Weather Note Brief For Today And Tonight

A fragmentary weather item notes a warm today with continued mild tonight and into Thursday. The text includes a forecast of higher temperatures and mentions p m hours, but the full details are incomplete.

European Front News Bulletins From Sept. 16

Dispatches report German orders to evacuate France Belgium and Luxembourg. German retreats reinforced in places but offensive holds. Hungarians defeat Slovenians along the Save. West Front conditions favorable to Germany. no decisive Allied victory. Emperor to go to eastern front. Wilson hopes for end to war as atonement day nears. Bryan orders protest over capitulations.

Mrs Rowland Dead After Somber Alabama Death

Mrs Mary Milen Rowland aged 44 died yesterday at home in Alabama. The body will be shipped for burial and services will be held here. A marriage license was issued yesterday to Jal Phillip Zimmerman and Helen Adaline Byers, both of Topeka.

Rowland Mary Milen Rowland Alabama Avas Jali Phillip Zimmerman Helen Adaline Byers, Loth of Topeks

Washingtons Rept 16 Preparations for US troop withdrawal

Preparations were under way today for the withdrawal of American military troops from Vera Cruz in line with President Wilson's evacuation order. Reports state transports Newport News and Galveston are to move troops and ships to Veracruz, with the battleship fleet to be withdrawn soon after. Coreas at Vern Orne inde Gen Funston directs 72400 soldiers and marines to return to ships and stations. departure expected within two weeks.

Washingtons Vera Cruz Wilson Newport Galveston Protec Phetot Coreas Vern Orne Inde Funston Muitines Texas Etfs

Fire damages third floor at 747 Massachusetts street

Fire officials report about 500 dollars in damage to the third story of Dick's building at 747 Massachusetts Street. Smoke filled the third floor as a box near the store room of the First Regimental hand stood by. The quick actions of the new chemical fire engine kept the blaze under control without soaking the rest of the building.

Massachusetts Street Ole S iLe

Golf Links Planned This Week At Country Club

A meeting of the Chub directors discussed developing a new out of town links at the Country Club. Robert Peebles of Topeka will arrive Saturday to map the site at the Boley farm. The building committee reported progress on plans for a model country club, with a goal of 200 members. The committee meets tonight to advance the proposal as sports secretary notes movement toward concrete plans.

Robert Peebles Topeka Boley Farm Chub PFAH Smithmeyer Lawrence Spotts Belifoud Alose

New Radiography Process Aids Field Surgery Discovery

Vagis Sept 16 radiographic proofs by Charles Villani of Laviboisere Hospital show an extra rapid method for surgical radiography. In seconds, bullets in hand or arm wounds can be localized, with faster times for elbow knee shoulder thigh or thigh wounds using gelatin paper and a test proof.

Reverend A G Mitchell Visits Denison Kansas

Reverend A G Mitchell of the Methodist church visited his cousin Croft in Denison Kansas today. He was among about 200 ministers who joined the Kansas Conference call to raise funds for the Baker achievement. An estimated seventy thousand dollars remain to be raised to complete the Hallin endowment for Wink Institute.

Denison Kan Croft A. G. Mitcheil Mitchell Kansas Cletabert

Missouri judge cites commission on rail rate powers

The Missouri Public Service Commission faced a dispute over passenger and freight rate increases. A trunk line railroad sought higher rates, with the federal court upholding key elements while the state supreme court restricted some provisions. The case centers on whether the Missouri Service Commission May fix rates within state powers.

Missouri Public Service Trunk Line Railroad Federal Supreme Court State Supreme Court Missouri To the Service Commission

Ambassador Morganthan to protest in Constantinople

Washington reports Ambassador Morganthan in Constantinople was instructed to protest to the Turkish government against the removal of foreign protection. Britain announced this today as the latest move in responses to disturbances.

Wegwerre Bryan Washington

University Water Supply Shut Off Due to Impure Condition

City authorities order the university water supply cut off from campus buildings. A bottle of altered water is in Fraser Hall, but drinking provisions are not made in other buildings.

Fraser Hall

Let school buildings go and delay bonds to next year

A local editorial urges against submitting another school bond election while the current board governs. It argues voters will reject bonds, delays won’t affect progress, and a new board next spring should decide. The piece opposes petitions and favors postponing the measures.

Antil Eleckon Cven Waitin Phis Ign Ligne

Higgins Returns From Trip Abroad After 11 Months

Mr and Mrs Higgins recently returned from Europe where they spent 11 months doing legal research and English procedure studies for the American Judicature Chicago. They visited England Denmark Norway and Germany, endured travel hazards and food shortages, and reported England’s banks closed briefly after the war declaration with universities open and newspapers restricted.

Mes FB. Higgins Europe Higgins Furopear Americin . Judicature Hk of Chicago Dani Court Chicago Society Siy Norway England Belgium Germany Denmark Matey Bergen Newcastle Jandime Cambridge London Liverpool Boston

City and County Dispute Over Bridge and Taxes

City officials pressed a claim against the county for unpaid interest on tax sales and bridge upkeep costs. The county asserts benefits to the city from riverbank protection and the Lawrence bridge, including rent and tax discounts, and contemplates withdrawing the claim as county duties are noted. The dispute highlights cross payments, maintenance costs, and timing of tax funds and discounts.

A L. Selig Lawrence Wis Journal-World Ain Massachusetts Street Suni Hihe County

Student Union Offers Round-the-Clock Help to All Students

The Student Union advertises open access for all students seeking information and aid. It invites new silent readers to visit, assist with deliveries, and ensure items reach correct destinations at 124 Tennessee.

Student Union Eeatdy UK Tennessee

Selling the Public Good Health

The Bata via New York Board of Health uses newspaper advertising to promote sanitation nationwide. Cities copy this approach to educate the public about disease prevention, spending thousands to avert epidemics. Health officials are invited to respond to the American Newspaper Publishers Association for guidance.

Batavia, N. Ys Bureau of NS Advertising S ® Publishers Association New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thy Universitas Taday Hodges France Luxemburg Allica Bel*gium William West Front Journal-World Bulletins Basil Switzerland Strvians Oail Mence Band Boys Robert. Peeded A G. Mitchell Missouri Railroad Aska University Continent Press Bureau of Raw Tee
Search Courier

Search the Lawrence Journal World Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawrence Journal World?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication