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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
2
A garbled ad promises instant asthma relief from a medicine package produced by a nonprofit division. It asserts guaranteed results and urges readers to test the remedy themselves, claiming refunds if unsatisfied despite dubious credibility and unclear origins.
English aviators reportedly set fire to hangars from 1,500 feet height during a raid described as daring. The assault involved multiple aircraft with claims of damaged structures and delayed retreat, amid reports of heavy antiaircraft response and scattered debris.
Fragmentary OCR captures clash near the western front with German artillery active and Allied positions under pressure. References to troops, fortifications, and naval defense hint at intense fighting, but details are unclear and names are distorted.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled treaty note about Russia and the United States, mentioning intentions to avoid conflict and reference to several nations and officials. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse, preserving only scattered proper names and phrases.
In Washington Sept, miners refuse President's proposal and demand full acceptance of settlement terms. The text cites operators and unions facing pressure as talks stall and the industry weighs next moves amid political and economic tensions.
A garbled advertisement touts stomach cleansing with salts and cathartic pills to remove undigested matter, bile, and waste. It promises relief from headaches, stomach issues, and constipation, urging readers to “keep your lead cigar” and mentioning children needing a gentle aid.
A fragmentary wartime reminiscence recalls a Gorn submarine approach near the coast. A sailor describes sonar chatter, periscope glimpses, and crew nerves as the English squadron moves, with fleeting, vivid details of battles and near misses.
Fragmentary excerpts quote Baron predicting a Japan US conflict, referencing Washington embassy and secretaries. The uneasy interview hints at a looming war, with claims of hidden statements and cautious language about geopolitical tension and public reaction.
Registration at the university has reached 221 by dawn with more students arriving since the first enrollment period. The slow pace compared with last year is noted, though total enrollment continues to rise as the day progresses with many students registering at the desk.
Public utilities official notes railroads may push higher passenger rates to two and a half or three cents per mile. While no definite action has been taken yet, several intimations suggest observers expect a rate rise. Authorities caution any change would not be surprising given national trends.
New York reports tourists recall harrowing scenes from Europe as lines of refugees and soldiers pass through Paris and Belfort. Henri De Sibour, American living in London, marooned at Belfort, describes dead German soldiers seen near a field while others recount Russian troop movements and troop transports. Messages claim ships like the Aquitania ferried troops to staging points, and civilians in Munich faced military escorts and mob violence against prisoners as representatives of American colleges arrive with cautious outlooks on war’s reach.
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In Bas keuh the Jewish quarter was destroyed by a large fire. About 5,000 Jews were left homeless with 800 homes burned. Police and emergency crews coordinated relief as American ambassador Morgenthau and others visited the scene. Relief efforts were organized and celebrated community help in Valley Creek.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a wartime update on Belgian defensive moves around retreat lines and German pressure. Words are garbled but imply heavy frontline oscillation near Bry and Athy with warnings of continued German advance and defensive preparations.
Fragmentary report describes British ships HMS Hood and HMS Cressy involved in a sinking after an explosion thirty miles off New Water near a patrol area. Dutch destroyers and German submarines engaged as sea columns rose, with boats and rescue work continuing for hours.
A scrambled excerpt reports on Chinese homes in distress as Japanese forces advance in the Orient. The passage notes residents fleeing, households burned, and Chinese women terrorized as survivors recount attacks and desertion amid broader German and Japanese actions in the region.
Telegraph dispatch reports German columns crossing the Vistula’s left bank near Wise MUA 3, with forces moving northward. Notices mention large reinforcements and claims of captured positions, while scattered fragments cite Bavarian and Russian movements and local shop notices.
Amid railway wage talks, striking workers reach a settlement with the railway employer. The pact resolves major wage disputes and sets terms for arbitration on outstanding issues. Union officials announce the agreement as a relief after weeks of disruption.
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