28 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1914
Page
1
War dispatches describe Allied centers and rights repulsing enemy attacks along the eastern front while Servians push into Bosnia and Russians report gains near Sopolskin on the Nyrsen river. French forces recover ground as Austro German pressure persists.
Desperate three day fighting reported from the frontier as two battalions were annihilated. The original guard were killed or wounded and chaos reigned near the center with heavy losses on both sides.
A brief communication notes that violence in Paris has subsided and a general calm prevails. It mentions earlier disturbances near the Aisne and Argonne front areas where violent actions were repulsed and are no longer ongoing.
The article reports that the original seat of government, Dualla, has surrendered to British forces. It notes the surrender occurred after an official amending moment, with Vanaramn af Geymtaa eal De Ate mentioned in context. Local authorities confirm the capitulation to British control.
University today appointed several committees to work on plans for devotional exercises. The group will prepare programs and prints for the services and a revival is planned at locations in November with a minister from the state leading the weeklong sessions.
The text notes a visit by Ma j and Mrs Tarry Gireoa of Waldwin to Lawrence. It mentions Stevenson and Liberal Stevenson in connection with the county treasurer office and the tax commission with plans to install a system online.
Speaking schedule outlines dates for appearances by multiple Progressive figures. The list includes events in Shawnee, Topeka, Herington, Elwood, and surrounding counties with locations such as Newton, Woodson, and Butler. Campaigns aim to build momentum through a broad tour next month.
Captain McCulloch died after a short illness. He served as president and general manager of United Railroads of St Louis and was formerly president of the Chicago City Railroads. His passing ends a long career in the railroad industry.
An article reports that German leaders anticipate a prolonged war with battles across Europe. It notes large Russian concentrations in Galicia and positioning near Budapest, with reports of marches toward the Carpathians and Galicia. It cites rumors of Austro-Hungarian defense and ongoing assaults in the East, including Japanese actions in China.
Mrs. G W Griffith died in Los Angeles California after a long residence in Laurques. Griffith helped organize a national bank and served as its president for several years. Funeral details and dates are not fully clear in the fragment.
A distorted wartime briefing from Berlin illustrates heavy censorship influencing official and unofficial war news. The abbreviated reports fail to convey true scale or significance of battle developments.
Washington reports say Venustiano Carranza may resign as provisional president and Villa demands a settlement without bloodshed. Diplomatic circles note Carranza retirement considered by next Thursday with a convention planned. meanwhile officials in Mexico City protest Vargas attitude and seek stability in the southern republic. Also noted are social items from Texas visitors and local arrivals in Victoria.
A reader journals a memory gap about a borrowed Latin sweater item. They seek to identify who took the article and when it happened, asking for assistance in recalling names and possible lenders from prior borrowing records.
A 63 year old man was viciously assaulted by four men while traveling near a farm in the country southeast of here. He was robbed of about 50 dollars and left badly wounded with dynamite in the attackers’ possession. He was found by passersby and rushed to the sheriff and Social Service Hospital. No suspects yet. the county physician attended him.
London reports trenches under pressure with repulses on center and right. British embassy says the situation is satisfactory after attacks on the front were repulsed with heavy losses. Servian troops push in Bosnia and batter the enemy, with Austrians attempting to cross the Save. Desperate fighting continues in Bordeaux as two battalions are annihilated. Paris notes relative calm while Dualla, capital of Kanarum, surrenders to British forces.
Police Judge Albaeh presided over a busy morning with 84 cases. Jackson paid a fine of $10.50 for threats and fighting, while others faced smaller penalties. A case set for tomorrow at 9 o clock. In a separate note, word arrived of the death of a former Lawrence resident in Los Angeles, with services planned and the body returning by Santa Fe.
The Kansas United Brethren conference, meeting in Wichita, votes to split into North and South districts with assignments of pastors to be made by Tuesday afternoon. Bishop Cyrus J. Kebhart presides as the event moves from Lawrence to Wichita to better center the state.
Reports on wells west of town indicate pumping delays and variable flow. Engineers find north side wells yield higher water and stable supply, with tests showing similar chemical quality to river water but no final decision yet on further testing.
A continental despatch reports German forces forced to abandon heavy guns in mud during attacks near Antwerp and Ghent As fighting shifts northeast of Liege forces withdraw to fortify positions Paris Sept 25 BLMie Petitiain notes German withdrawal and fortifications as clashes continue involving St Joseph and Lawrence entries.
The story describes a tough practice week for William Jewell with Coach Wheaton directing two teams in a hard scrimmage. Students plan a trip to Has kell for a track meet and prepare for a game against Kansas City University. A burglar incident is noted at the university Frolic event with a brief violent episode.
The Kansas City Star reports ex Senator Edwin Taylor endorses Victor Murdock for U S Senate and Brady for district races. The piece notes Taylor's neutrality on partisan lines and cites local figures including Senator Taylort and Lawrence ally Brady amid debates over prohibition and women's suffrage.
Merchants announce an October 5 to 7 fashion display week in Lawrence with evening display night on Thursday October 5 and sales on Thursday Friday and Saturday. Stores will decorate and staff will assist visitors with displays while music and extended hours are planned. Committee members and organizers coordinate advertising and special trips to Kansas City to arrange display promotions.
County Attorney Amick is busy with duties as he passes on tax matters for the county treasurer. The message notes that Sevies requests did not exceed the limit and mentions township levy and the city of Lawrence.
Report from Sept. 28 describes a Budapest guard cavalry unit, the flower of the Magyars, attacked by Russian machine gun and artillery fire. The article notes the heavy losses and the disintegration of the unit under shrapnel and deadly fire.
Mrs Shaw addresses the Women's Christian Temperance Union at a Ki Lawrencer venue urging removal of liquor as a national blight. She claims liquor traffic defies law, enriches crime, poverty, and misery, and calls for constitutional prohibition with strong public resolve.
Blind Boone the renowned blind pianist begins his 35th concert tour with performances at Warren Street Baptist Church tonight, at the Methodist Church tomorrow, and at the First Baptist Chapel of North Lawrence on Wednesday. He is accompanied by two singers, a soprano and a mezzo-soprano.
Chancellor Strong of the University urged students to respect property as they plan a parade Saturday night. He asked the Student Council to direct the parade and set good conduct examples, hoping for orderly behavior and self restraint after last weekend's events.
The funeral of John Pardee was held at 11:30 a.m. at the First Methodist Church with Dr. H. Wolfe officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Willie Arraigned and Herbert Wilie faced forgery charges Saturday evening before Judge Clark. Both were released on $400 bail and a September 3 trial date was set at 9 o'clock.
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