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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1914
Page
1
Armies remain locked with no decisive results as German forces fortify a siege front from the Oise to the Meuse. French and German actions show limited gains, with bombproof shelters and underground passages near Pournières and the Aisne front shaping the ongoing struggle. London reports a shift in front line and cautious battle assessments amid scarce posturing updates.
Enrollment reached 39 by end of opening day at the new South Side School. Officials expect more students soon as some could not enroll yesterday. The building, occupied by Holloway’s grocery, hosts classes starting with seven grades.
Central News reports Chit Pore Benedict has telegraphed to the Emperor protesting the destruction of the Cathedral of Whewuns. London Sepi and Rothe des patel are mentioned in the appeals.
President Wilson travels to Washington to vote in the primary election at Princeton Nod. He returns to Washington at 6:00 am.
Roosevelt heads to Lincoln Nebraska to address supporters of the progressive party. He will also speak in Des Moines Iowa tomorrow night as part of the campaign circuit.
The body of L. F. Pratt arrived this afternoon on the 2:20 Santa Fe and was taken directly to Oak Hill Cemetery. Dr. EB T. McLarland had charge of the service and burial.
Mayor Francisco and Hire Chiat Reinisch visited Kansas City to inspect the Knox fire truck. They praised its power and design, noting holes and strong build after a demonstration. Officials signaled interest but not assurance in bringing the vehicle here for ten days, aiming to select the best car for money. The city will consider a contract for a fire truck once fall tax collections begin.
London reports British armored cruisers Aboukir, Hogue, and Cressy were sunk in the North Sea by German submarines. Many crew members were saved by HMS Lowestoft and destroyer flotillas. exact time and location undisclosed. All three ships, about 4060 tons displacement each, 400 feet long, 26 feet draft, carried 745 officers and men.
Washington September 2 the River and Harbors bill passed the Senate by a roll call with appropriations reduced from 43 to 20 million. The action follows debate over funding and scope of port projects.
A damaged newspaper item claims the Cathedral of Ryton suffered slight damage during a bombardment. It argues that much broader harm would have occurred if French troops had not acted, presenting the piece as a general world risk assessment from the era.
A wireless from Berlin states the attack against the French English army is making progress with Rheims and Paris in the center. French defenses near the cathedral area hold while attacks at middle Alsace have been repulsed. German war loans subscriptions reach 4.2 billion quarks to date.
An official report from Nish on September 22 states 140000 Austrian troops engaged against a Servian force assembled along the Rhine and reinforced from Semlin and Salvonia. The Austrians attacked Sabats but were repulsed with heavy losses. A days long battle near Krampini on the Drina ended in complete disaster for the Austrian army.
The League of Kansas Municipalities plans a three day convention in Lawrence from October 7 to 9 to discuss the city manager plan of municipal government. Prof C A Dykstra of the University of Kansas will outline the plan and Kenyon Riddle of Abilene will discuss its practical workings. Local officials aim for wide attendance and strive to familiarize Kansas towns with the manager system.
The regular meeting of the commissioners was not held this morning due to the death of W. W. Cleland, commissioner of public utilities. Major Francisco said there may be no meeting this week unless something urgent arises.
New York report from Capt. Skelly aboard the San Lorenzo describes a fleet battle line near Helgoland with two hundred British warships said to touch at times. The San Lorenzo carried 15,000 tons of fuel oil for British cruisers and remained with the fleet for six weeks as a supply vessel.
Weather notes show yesterday's remarks and today’s forecast with a possible rainfall of about 1.04 inches by Ram. Temperature near 62 degrees expected tonight and Wednesday with little change. Reading quality is limited. entities include Kansas and general weather terms.
Paris reports no change between Argonne and Meuse with unchanged front lines from Oise to Aisne. British naval forces sit off Helgoland while German submarines sink three British cruisers in the North Sea. An Austrian army setback at Krumpin is noted as Belgian ship Belgium King sinks near Krureili by mine. Pope Benedict urges end to cathedral bombardment as Allied siege drag continues.
Paris dispatch recounts a large bull alleged to have killed many German troops near Sezanne as peasants warned of German advance. The beast allegedly charged troops, tossing some, while others fled. the animal reportedly injured a dozen more before dying.
J W Lawson travels to Kansas City this afternoon with a carload of horses to be sold tomorrow, signaling a local livestock sale event with potential buyers awaiting bidding.
Tonopah November 22 The Banana newspaper office was damaged by an explosion of three slicks under the corner of the room required by the job printing plant. A corner of the building was torn off adjoining garage wrecked and windows a block away broken by the concussion. The paper notes friction between Western Federation of Miners and Industrial Workers of the World in the gold fields and the Banana favors the Federation.
The article notes the rise of iceless refrigerators and fireless cookers as symbols of the scientific age. It highlights how they promise easier housework, with electricity doing more and housekeepers watching ads to learn about these devices and find them in stores.
Professor Baumgartner led a Kansas University delegation to Puget Sound, bringing back specimens for the University Museum. Eighteen KU students registered, more than any other institution, with graduates working on sea life problems. The Northwest supply program, new station reforms, and a forthcoming constitution aim to expand the station’s reach across universities and colleges along the Missouri River Valley.
Manager W Q O Hamilton announced this morning that a game with the College of Emporia is probable for October 10. He has conferred with Manager Changer at Emporia and believes the date will be arranged.
Froeliger and his brother Leo returned last night from Minnesota where they had been for the past few months.
Me Glen Spiss who has been employed with Lescher and Power has severed his connection with that firm and gone to his home in Iowa.
Mr WA Harris of Ottawa spoke in Lawrence about adopting a single merchants delivery network for all local grocers. He cited success in Salina Ottawa Arkansas City Wellington Wamego and other Kansas towns and noted financing is ready if grocers approve. CLM Boultinghouse added a new machine to his pressing shop.
Negotiations between tat and Kansas Natural Gas interests stall as federal receivers await transfer. United States circuit court of appeals rules for state receivers, with court formalities remaining. Attorney General John Dansen presses for quicker court entry. A Kansas City visit by Dawson aims to resolve transfer details and move toward full control.
The second rally will be held at 745 this evening featuring Dr. Braden Dean of IK U Bible Chairs and speaker Mr Fusoti who travels China and India sharing Bible work. Attendees include Robert M Hopkins if secured and local students. The lecture covers printing offices, Bible transcription, and Missionary Pound with vivid anecdotes about Chinese dialects and aboriginal missions.
The Democrats toured Baldwin Eldora and Vinland ending in Lawrence with a meeting at the Leipurk house. W. P. Feder, secretary at the State Counties Commission, defended the administration and its officers while F. M. Hartley of Baldwin spoke as a candidate for the state legislature along with several county hopefuls.
Superintendent Smith announced morning transfers of the third and fifth grades from New York to Central School to ease overcrowding. The move aims to improve conditions at the New York school and provide a more satisfactory learning environment.
Large crowds packed two halls a park and streets in Kansas City Kansas to hear Theodore Roosevelt and Progressive leaders. Rain and poor voice forced shift to Rainbow Hall where Roosevelt spoke for about an hour and ten minutes praising initiative referendum and recall while urging support for Henry Allen Victor Murdock and other Progressive candidates.
Mr Hawley reported all county schools have opened for the new year. About four schools opened yesterday completing the county list. Superintendent notes most have been open for two weeks and report a favorable start to the year.
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