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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1916

Page

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First Conference Set For Today Between Obregon and Scott

Obregon and military chiefs from northern Mexico prepare to begin negotiations with General Scott and General Funston. Officials expect a multi day conference to shape terms as U.S. and Mexican leaders discuss pursuing Villa and his bandits. Ge neral Obregon expresses optimism for a satisfactory termination of talks with Carranza backing the plan. The meeting location remains unsettled with a possible session in El Paso.

el Paso Obrefron Alexie Scott Aud Funston Betwen Villa Junrey Mex Obreson Carranza Obregon Erals Trevino Gutierrez Cales Inenaee Amerie Bert Tio Teiniek San Antonio Acumeat Elo Pasa Finston

Interurban Hearing Schedules Receiver Bid for Kaw Valley Line

Ottawa seeks a district court hearing on the application by Topeka firm Tolima and Ben for a receiver over the Kaw Valley interurban line. The board reports funds held pending settlement with financiers Dehosa & Son and contractors. Status shows the line in financial doubt with pending arrangements for earners’ bills.

Inge Smart Vane Lawrence Tedin Ottawa Tudey Ideal S. Tolima & Ben Topeka Kausas Ily Kaw Valley Tian Aus Tal District Court Hea al Nelices Dehosa & Son Interurban Stuart K. V. Slemn

Close with Spelling Bee at Woodland closing exercises

A spelling bee event marked the Woodland term end with a night of traditional activities. A regional committee was formed to arrange the closing exercises, naming Miss Cunningham Miss Philips Miss Wilderson and Mr Pinche as members. Arrest reports note El Johnson held on liquor charges and Willie Plog O McNay for violating the prohibitors law with trials scheduled.

East Wight Ake Miss Cunningham Miss Philips Missi Wilderson Mr. Pinche Willie O' McNay Yeas

Townshend Surrenders at Kut El Amara

London reports Major General Townshend and his British forces at Kut El Amara in Mesopotamia surrendered after destroying communications and signaling lines. Turkish forces tightened their siege as relief efforts failed. British casualties and captives totaled about 20,000.

Kut-El- Amara London Lus. Townshend Kut-El-Amara Mesopotamia Ncileis Townshend Tigris Prechiet Lieneral Townshend Eh Rut-EbAmtra

Riots and rumor plague Dublin amid uprising reports

An Evening News correspondent describes arson and sniper activity as crowds clash in Dublin. Troops cordon streets while civilians suffer casualties. Reports claim German arms airdrops and landing rumors fuel tension.

Accommodations Wanted for State Editors Visitors

Lawreace area hosts invited to aid lodging for visiting editors next week. Call Potosser Thorpe at 1010 12 to be placed on the entertaining list. Local editors face difficulty securing housing for all attendees.

Plan for Douglas County Fair racing program approved

The Douglas County Fair directors agreed to join the Kansas Missouri Grand Circuit this year and run a racing show with six racing events and five paras. The plan guarantees equal or better facilities than last year, with stock selling to fund a new fairground owned by the county fair association. The circuit includes Smithville Missouri and leg towns. races start July 17 and end the week of October 3 at Dewey Oklahoma.

Douglas County Kansas- Missouri Douglas Sanity Kansas-Missouri Smithville Moberly Columbia Mexico Marshthl Independence Missouri Ottawa Topeka Lawrence Coffeyville Kansas Dewey Oklahoma Swithville vTuly Htoballeus County Fair Assciiation Fai Evans Wvork

Escaped Inmates Returned to State Prison

Fragmentary report describes Ed MePhesters and others escaping custody and being recaptured near Tepska Sher W.hunntings. Early morning pursuit led to several suspects being detained and later returned to state custody.

Ed MePhesters Weik Zeney Tepska

Kansas Weather Report Highlights Yesterday and Today

Fragmentary weather notes indicate rain showers and overcast conditions. The report references yesterday and today with scattered details, but specifics on temperatures or times are unclear from the readable text.

Spring Vesper Service at Unitarian Church Tonight

A vesper service of music is set at the Unitarian Church tomorrow at 3 PM. The program features the Girls Glee Club of Utah School, a regular and revised selection, and Mr. Nutt will perform a slate solo. Organ music by Mendelssohn and selections include Come Ye Faithful Beal Song Celphorus The hymn and others are listed with expected performances by the choir.

Ct Unitarian Church Unitarian Elimreh Gleen Club Uteh Glee Club Nutt Elite of Sprine Mendelesohn Bealsouk St.ohn

Fisher Pushes City to Provide Police Uniforms

Chief M Fisher urged Law city officials to supply at least one uniform per officer funded by city revenue. The idea aims to keep police properly equipped and visible, with costs covered by city funds and uniformed officers serving with pride. J M Boyd was appointed by the county commissioners to review the proposal.

Fisher Zabh Chief of Police M. Fisher Journal-World Chick Fisher Ty J. M. Boyd Rounis Dioners

Lindsay Released After Tie Up in County Case

A man named Lindsay was released after a dispute ended in a trip to Goodland for a preliminary hearing. The defendant, Lindsay, told the court he would file a suit for damages against the plaintiff, and the case will proceed in Superior Court at a later date.

Goodland Lawrence Lindsay Tie

Court of Criminal Deck Opens With Burglary and Larceny Trials

A busy May term looms as district court readies several burglary and larceny cases. The docket is expected to be among the heaviest in years, with multiple defendants set for trial on criminal charges.

District Rover Willapert

Harlan Case Dismissed in Local Drunk Driving Incident

The case against Sam Asrlin, driver of the car owned by Good Eagle, near Radon, was dismissed yesterday after a preliminary hearing. Witnesses indicated both parties were intoxicated friends, and Baele showed little desire to prosecute.

Good Eagle Sam Asrlin Radon Cond Baele

Squires Funeral Service Set for Masonic Temple Tomorrow

Funeral services for Com F. Sulties will be held tomorrow at 2 from the Masonic Temple. Brown will speak, with interment at Oak Hill. The temple services are open to the public and the body will lie in state at the Assuropole.

Masonic Temple Dale Lev C. Brown

Merchants and Humane groups hold joint meeting notes

A Mer chants and Farmers Association gathering discussed business problems and cooperative efforts. The Humane Society met at city hall with Dewl PF Walker present to plan a servant paint program and scout cooperation. A police court case fined a man and a woman $15.50 each for lewd conduct. Professor and Mrs W W Davis visited Kansas City.

Merchants Association Hin Merchants Sod Farmers Association Threslin Humane Society Adi Ifumane Sesse Pera

End Gas Hearing Expected in Kansas City Case

City Attorney predicts the federal court will rule the gas business crosses state lines. Final arguments began today as the hearing in the case that has stretched over a week continues in Kansas City.

Con City Kansas City Viv Harley Ie Federal Court

R. R. Will to Speak Tonight at Bar Association Dinner

More than 1000 lawyers and hundreds of guests are expected at a dinner where former president will discuss international duties and American deals. The event will be held at the Tlinaie Bar Association center tonight.

Tlinaie Bar Association Owhich Thansatelt Mn Animeas

Divorce Petition Filed by Etta Deay in Local Court

A suit for divorce was filed yesterday in district court by Etta Florence Deay against her husband Marshall Deay. The petition alleges cruelty and seeks custody of four children and suitable alimony.

Etta Florence Deay Marshall Deay Dear

Editors Flock to Lawrence Tuesday

Editors plan a visit to Lawrence on Tuesday for the editorial program. The event stars the Missouri Valley Congress president and features anticipated attendance by notable editors and staff reporters.

Lawrence

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Fragmentary civic notes hint at editorial meeting and speakers

Fragmented OCR hints at a city gathering with mentions of editorial association, a speaker named Lawrenér, and references to Pridas Satend and others. Details are unclear but point to a town event discussion and local civic involvement.

Ubpst Pridas Satend Olityr Thas Editorial Association

Local Masons Reunion Praises Entertainer Price

Fred Price of Kansas City headlined a Mercy Rite Masons reunion attended by nearly 200 members. Lauder praised his imitation of Harry Lander as better than the original, calling the evening unusually pleasant and successful.

Fred Price Kansas City Wnig Anne Vention Rite Masons Tore Pres Harry Lander Lauder

Missionary Union Meets for Spring Session at Methodist Church

The Women's Missionary Union held a full day spring meeting in the Methodist church with devotionals led by Mrs Hargett and a morning address by Mrs BE Kuostman of Manhattan Kansas on South Missions. Other talks covered technical mission work by Mrs J A Mamlin and Ma Boltz as officers were elected. Afternoon features included Rev J K Morgan of Pittsburg Kansas and an address by Dr Arthur Braden.

Women's Missionary Union Methodist Vhurell Hargett BE. L. Kuostman Manhattan Kansas South Deggs Oklahoma J. A. Mamlin Ma. Boltz F. W. Cowper Wl. Baungarbery Fary J. K

Lockett Wins KU Beauty Prize In Annual Leaders’ Contest

Qora Lockett of Anthony Kansas is named among the top ten in the University of Kansas Vanity Fair beauty contest. Ada Dykes of Lebanon Jel Keeler of Lawrence Vera Svison of Louisbois Ila Wolf of Lawrence and others also place high. The feature section will include co photographs by Con Squires and celebrate KU beauté.

Dora Lockett Dumer School of Fine Arts Aniiony Kansas University Wis Vanity Fair Tement Jay Hawker Miss Lockett Ada Dykes Lebanon Jel Keeler Lawrens Vera Svison Louisbois Liaa Wolf Lawrence Vine Cillett Kingman Eripa Tart Lenora Dorothy Rinelaw Gf. Oberlin Rutjy Kley Independence U. Beauté Con Squires Poyin Jor Lawrenes Yilessine Johnson Ross EF. Busenburk

Burial Notice for C. Morrow of Twentieth Kansas

Mrs. S E Miller receives word the body of C Morrow will arrive Monday morning. A Twentieth Kansas Company IL veteran born in India, he lived years in Lawrence and Colorado. Survived by his wife and four sisters in St. Louis Canada Towne r Cole and Lawrence. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Morrow Co. H Twentieth Kansas S.E. Miller India Lawrence Colorado IL Boy and & Mason

Vaughn to Preside Through School Year in Kansan

A Kansas school publication notes Peg Vaughn will continue as presiding officer through the current academic year. J. H. Hallinger is listed as news editor for May in the return of faculty roles.

Peg Vaughn Vaaughn Kansan Dui

Capper Praises Sheriff Cummings for Handling Bissell Case

Governor Capper commends Sheriff Cummings for coop eration with state officers in the Bissell murder case. Bissell allegedly confessed to Edna Dinsmore’s killing to Warden Codding after a tense city mob threatened at the jail.

Bissell Edna Dinsmore Warden Codding Sherif W. J. Cummings Capper Mancher Shawnee Wade Dail Shenee Gummings Douglas County Cummings Lansing Ding Ian

Mob violence inquiry spurs sheriff to seek warrants

Shawnee County Sheriff Kiene travels from Topeka to Lansing and Lawrence to probe the taith bids and the Dinsmore slaying. He vows to examine jail records and pursue warrants for mob leaders in Atchison as part of the investigation.

Topeka Kans Kiene Shawnee County Lansing Edna’ “Dinsmore Topeka Lawrence Lawrence Day Jene Eun Conn Atchison

Sale of a large item at the institute auction

The report notes a large sale at the secret mers Institute where a notable item brought a high price, described as one of the largest sales in the area.

C. Bussing Secret Mers’ Institute

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