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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1916

Page

1

Washington reports doubt on Villa death find

U S officials and embassies await confirmation on the reported death of Francisco Villa as details remain unclear. Mexican authorities and American channels discuss possible withdrawal of forces while Carranza forces clash with Villa loyalists and diversions unfold along the American coast.

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Week Plans Outline Church Services Across Town

A rough meeting note lists weekly church activities across town. It mentions Baptist services tonight at a local church and a schedule with Rev. C. C. Brown at Gloria Church and Rev. R. A. Schwegler at the Methodist church.

German Note Seen As Strongest Yet In U S Crisis

Unofficial dispatches from Berlin say Germany’s latest note is the strongest yet as the United States threatens to sever relations over submarine warfare. President Wilson and his cabinet discuss a formal reply while ambassadors report ongoing talks with Britain toward action against German submarines.

Washington White Stanse Wilson Sevretgey Storday Lord Weteyrill United States Coronin Count Vontiff Ered Oibassy Eyalin Foreign Office Ate Department Sussex Germany Berlin Gervanl Aya Lansing Wis Owas Ike Hannai Yity Reagan State Department Merlin Sathar Vely Cherseu The Amblar Dial Foreign Office

Sunday Police Court Raids Lead To Trials

A large and busy police court session resulted after raids on gambling dens and a riverbank scrap yard yielded eighteen defendants. Among those charged were young men accused of gambling and loitering as a Detroit era crowd watched a Ford driver and others face fines. Henrietta Potts and several others were set for arraignment tomorrow afternoon on drunkenness or related charges.

Vorestei Ford Inte Jadee Lesterday Towka Massachsetts Sumeedy de Wits Muggy Ficou Henrietta Potts Lola Elston AL Cosa Walley Muare

Price of Bibles Up Across New York

News reports April 17 indicate Bible prices have risen and are likely to rise further due to higher costs for paper ink and printing. Religious publishers face increased expenses, with impacts on distribution and consumer prices noted by industry observers.

New York Ie Chet Ategious Inéictes

Graduation Exercises Set Amid July Fourth Celebration

Scattered fragments show Gwe graduates slated for May 20 at mural schools with exercises to be held in Tawrence. A Fourth of July celebration at Baldwin is planned, with Rev. Wk. Stunner expected to speak. Many graduates aim to join the Baldwin event.

Baldwin Stunner

Progressive Quarters Usher In Chicago For Campaign Headquarters

Warold Teke, chairman of the state committee, has set up quarters in a downtown hotel as headquarters for progressive forces. The move mirrors the 1912 campaign style, with Roosevelt expected in Chicago the week the convention opens in June.

Chicago Warold Teke State Commuittee Progressive Forces Tod Estvelt Menner Roosevelt

Kansas Weather Report Update

Weather bulletin notes yesterday evening conditions for the eastern portion of the state with shifting temperatures. The report mentions changes in temperatures and a transition in conditions across the area.

Kansas Weather Report

Farmers to Attend Merchants Meeting Tomorrow

The Douglas County merchants association will hold a midday session tomorrow with several farmers as guests. Several committees have worked on important questions and are expected to present reports to the body.

Merve Associqation Raonis Fae Morrow Douglas Covniysts

County Meet Set With Graduation Exercises

County athletic meet scheduled for May 20 will be held on the same day as graduation exercises. Officials report entries have been received for top events and preparations are underway.

Tho Viey Higs Mary Nowell Ma Shinley

Small Earthquake Reported Near Mexico and California

A seismograph at the University in California Kansas recorded a minor quake yesterday afternoon. The primary wave was reported as broken and the disturbance lasted briefly. The quake may have originated in Mexico or nearby, with uncertainty about the exact location.

Mexico California University Par Kansas

May Term Docket Sets 15 Cases for Trial

The May term of court lists fifteen criminal cases slated for trial. Several are pending, with key motions and petitions noted, including two divorce applications and multiple larceny matters. The schedule shows trial readiness and anticipates February pretrial events.

Ier van der

Celebrate Closing Day at Belial District Avo

The article notes the Belial district near Lecompton in southwest area observing closing day events. John A. Godfrey of Rinses led the gathering with a dinner and annual school meeting discussed. The regular business tract named Thealore Salven as director, and Godfrey was confirmed to teach the school.

Belial Lecompton Laught John A. Godfrey UL Reviakts Codfrey

Commencement Plans At Rena Community High and Leavenworth

The speaker outlines planned commencements at Rena Community High on May 31 and at Leavenworth with motions possibly accepted. Chancellor Strid is noted in the remarks.

Steen Swill Rena Cominty High Seliant Atees Leavenwort Oldica Strid

Ottawa Journal and Java Journal to be sold

A Democratic daily in Ottawa will be sold by receiver Lh. CL Stine today. Stock and other property held by employees and creditors were ordered sold by Judge Sinart.

Ottawa CL Stine Sinart

University Club Smoker Honors Prof George Herbert Clark

Tomorrow evening the University Club hosts a smoker in honor of Prof George Herbert Clark. Clark will speak briefly on Shakespeare and Maschold at the Gnive 2 SEs, followed by his short address to the club.

University Club George Herbert Clark Shakespeare Maschold Gnive 2 Ses

SANG BEAUTIFULLY AT UNION SERVICE

The Lawrence Choral Union performed Gounod's 4 Redemp tion with a chorus of about 100 under Prof Arthur Nevin drawing a large crowd at Union Church. Soloists included Mrs Cenny Oleolt Miss Cora Reynolds Miss Jane Scheurer and others, praised for fine singing and precise teamwork.

Gounod Lawrence Choral Union Sule Len Auditorum Arthur Nevin Thy Seboyl Fing Arts Stevent A. K. Stinifer Aliance Cenny Oleolt Cora Reynolds Jane Scheurer Jink Collett Miward S. Foster J. G. Meth Vines

Disturbances Mark Athens Demonstrations Against Promoter

Reports from Athens describe protests by adherents opposing a political leader as demonstrations escalated. Police cleared crowds and dispersed the scene after cries against traitors and calls to uphold loyalty. Reuters notes the unrest followed clashes tied to the former regime’s faction yesterday.

Athens

Holy Week Services Plan At Trinity Tether Claveh

Local church outlines Holy Week observances starting Monday with evening services at Trinity Tether Claveh. The schedule lists events for Monday through Good Friday including prayers, reflections, and community participation.

Evelock Trinity Tether Christe

Infantry Quiet as Artillery Shelling Continues

Reports from Verdun Paris and Ajwil describe artillery bombardment along 17-KFrenel positions from Dead Man's Hill to Cutmieres. No infantry assaults occurred, according to an official statement, while line activity remained limited to artillery and raids.

Arcand

Anti Cigarette Meeting Highlights Welfare Meeting Debates

An anti cigarette meeting last week addressed cigarette use and public health concerns. Speakers noted strong opposition to smoking at the event held during the welfare gathering, with emphasis on community health and awareness efforts.

Osimokines Ehiki Welfare

Prisoner Freed After Paying Costs in County Case

A man released from county jail after a prosecuting witness failed to appear. He paid court costs and left with a coat and suitcase from his employer the Imperial Shining period. The event occurred yesterday in Kansas City with friends.

Owen Carl Kansas City

Sand work injury at new Kansas river bridge site

Worker Scheult injured yesterday morning while moving a large stone at the river bridge excavation. The main injury was to his back. he was hospitalized with no serious nature. Crews shifted to strong concrete blocks to sink the cofferdam and plan to pump water from the dam before continuing construction.

Scheult Kansas Schoidt Dir

State law targets city rooming houses and hotels

Kansas heats up hotel inspections as state board of health resumes oversight. Inspectors survey Lawrence, Emporia, Manhattan, and Topeka areas. initial checks find limited compliant rooms and rising fees for lodging houses. About fifty rooming houses may face annual hotel fees and renewed enforcement under the state department.

Ideas University Kansas Oatel Emporia Manhattan Oeskine Milgs Sani Proprieter T.rence Lawrence Vui Iy Yoonting

Local Event Details From Lawrence Assembly

Fragmentary report notes an assembly in Lawrence with 1 ac 1 event, medal opening at 7230, and references to Mr and Mrs Nat Berry plus their son visiting. mentions travel to Arkansas and a business trip. The text is garbled but indicates an instructional program and social visits.

Lawrence

Lawrence cleanup starts as town enforces orders

City funds are unavailable this year so special policemen will patrol Lawrence to ensure property is kept in order. Officials urge residents to promptly remove or dispose of trash while ordinances will be enforced to curb untidy premises and violations during the routine cleanup.

Lawrence Pate F'Rancise Typle Ag

Union Service Tonight At Baptist Church

City churches unite for a special Passion Week service at 8:00 PM in the Baptist Church. Local ministers will preach and church choirs will assist as observers take part in the Passion focus for one hour with a welcoming gathering.

Baptist Church Bape i D. Evye

Condition of James Carrier in Salina Hospital Unchanged

The condition of James Z. Carrier of Lawrence remains practically unchanged in a Salina hospital after being injured Wednesday night. He regained consciousness shortly after the accident. Authorities have not yet identified the man who ran over the Lawrence traveler.

John P. Carrier Salina James Z. Carrier Lawrence Carrier Antomballe Whee Éoss Ars

American Among Survivors as Submarine Sinks Vessels

Official reports say an Austrian submarine attacked a ship off the coast near Ishouds, sinking the neutral steamship Clendenl and a British vessel while one American aboard the Imperatori was wounded. Lloyds noted the events as April 17.

Washington Imperatori Cylport Marseilles Mratien Culan‘ Brode Ishouds State Department Lamdon Weatral Avas Lloyds Clendenl Darrovian

Auto fire alight before station firemen quench at street corner

An automobile owned by Bog Daddscansht Mine caught fire in front of a garage at the corner of Fichthy and Rhode Tslaned streets this morning but was quickly extinguished by the fire department. The rapid action of the firemen prevented further damage.

BOG Daddscansht Rhode

Socialist Peace Meeting Postponed for Next Sunday

Socialists announce a postponed peace meeting set for next Sunday with turnout expected from members including Ethel Whitehead and other correspondents. The event aims to advocate international cooperation and disarmament amid rising tensions.

Ethel Wihitehead Wirrespondent Rxberty Cornliall

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