From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for Oct. 7, 1914:

• “Suit was filed in district court this morning against the county by Ira Rothrock for the recovery of damages of the destruction of his threshing machine which fell through the Dutton bridge over the Wakarusa about three years ago. Rothrock alleges that the bridge was repaired a short time before the attempt was made to cross it and that it gave way under the weight of the machine and threw the occupants 34 feet into the creek. Rothrock further alleges that he was dangerously and permanently injured in the accident and that he was injured to the extent of $10,000 and is trying to recover the same from the county. Rothrock alleges that the bridge was repaired in a careless manner and that the supporting beams were not properly replaced.”
• “Hiram Gregg, who for some time has been acting as a substitute on the post office carrier staff, was appointed to the regular staff today by Postmaster Finch in an effort to alleviate the congested situation in the south and southwestern portions of the city. Postmaster Finch made application a year ago for another carrier, but did not receive authority to make the appointment until today. He has had 12 carriers on his staff, and with the appointment of Gregg, 13 men will cover the city, delivering the daily mail to Lawrence citizens.”
• “Plans are under way to have Haskell and the University of Kansas stage a football game in Kansas City, receipts, beyond bare traveling expenses, to go to the American Red Cross fund. Nothing definite has yet been decided, but Coach Wheaton and Coach Kennedy have both declared their willingness to have their respective teams take part in such a contest.”
• “The Haskell Indians will try to pile up a score against C B. C. in their game at Kansas City next Saturday. Whether or not this will be possible remains to be seen…. Haskell has a veteran team and is in fine shape for the contest. Their friends here are anxious for them to show against the St. Louis eleven…. Big Ben Powell, the star fullback of the Haskell eleven, who made the all-American second team while a player at Carlisle, says this is to be his best year in football. He is a great favorite here on account of his sportsmanship, as well as his classy playing. The fans are watching him for a great record this season.”