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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1916

Page

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Flank Movements On The Romanian Front

Russian and German forces wage large scale flank operations on the Romanian front as Moscow seeks to shield King Ferdinand's army and Veniziano German allies push to force Bucharest evacuation. Reports say fronts run along the western Moldavia Bukowina border with heavy fighting near the Danube and Bucharest area.

Progr Ferdinand Bucharest Carpid Abey Prince of Moldavia Bukowina Vor Fulkeshyn Kiamenie Perea Renga Thehrpat You Mackensen Albert van Malleenson von Alaekemsen Muaetania Teutenis Cerkigu Quienes Smargon Tinsk War Office Petroprad Telemnavods Danube Peomsine Artis Fitart Bavi Beer

German Fortifications Grow Stronger Near Lille

Reported by several hundred sources from the frontline says German positions strengthen north of Lille and along the Belgian frontier. Old forts are abandoned while new trench networks and reinforced concrete works rise, with northern towns like Fives housing munitions factories under German labor.

Vito Tjalland Belgas Thaiderdaare Lille Branes Helene of Thee Lille Seburl

Release of Os Mosely Under Habeas Corpus Parole Controversy

Os Mosely of Baldwin was released on a writ of habeas corpus after a brief jail stay. He had been sentenced for drunkenness but was paroled by Judge Skinner. The Baldwin police authority faced questions over authority and a possible prior commitment. Thanksgiving dinner in Chester U Baldwin drew 38 attendees with a large rabbit hunt afterward. Bridge workers in Chicago received a 10 percent wage increase affecting about 1,000 men.

Os Mosely Baldwin Buniiry Mosely Dine Skinner Baldwin Suberitine Chicago Dee Chicago Bridge & Tron Company

Statue of Liberty to be lit as Wilson signals dedication

New York December 2 President Wilson will light the permanent lighting system for the Statue of Liberty tonight from torch to base. The illumination, funded by popular subscription started by the New York World, will be a nightly feature. Wilson, Mrs. Wilson, Secretary Tumulty and Carey Grayson will arrive by the Mayflower to witness the ceremony as battleships of the Atlantic fleet stand offshore.

New York Wilson Illuminaton New York World Falchy Tunulty Carey TL Grayson Mayflower Wbaap Os Televi Viblov Jossemini Wren United States Seminimeey Me Depew Ralph Pole Witt Vere

Recall Petition Targets Mayor of Lawrence Kansas

A recall drive in Lawrence Kansas seeks to oust Mayor Wood amid controversy over the interurban franchise vote. Organizers at the Fairfax hotel push for petitions and a candidate challenge by William Wiedemann while citing alleged misconduct and mismanagement.

Bayrence Fairfax Hotel Mayer Wood Anvisea Indamehas William Wiedemann F “Oy Wiedemann Mayer Pranchee Clive Mitnessee Toy State of Kansas Lawrence Kansians Kennedys & Frost Alts Cammit Wieden Mayer Vescels Lanwrernen Willian Wiegleriann Lawrences Ceanetli Lauwrence Board of Commissioners Keansits Uekers Wenerds Tela

Civilians Die as Athens Battles Spill into Streets

Reports from Athens describe brutal street fighting between Venizelist loyalists and Greek troops against entente forces landed to keep order. At least 200 casualties are cited as exchanges rage on near Statiuman Street. an armistice followed diplomats’ talks.

Fondon Dee Athens Constantine Tully Entente Zapocian Recurviata Venezilista Gheta Statiuan Coad Centists London Rewdies Heiduivan de Lovina Londin Aut Pathh Cabinet Fie Entente Susreed

Adamson Biel to Speak at Phy Mouth Center

Professor Boynton of the University will speak on national interest tomorrow evening at the Phy mouth Center. An opportunity for questions follows the address, and the center’s meetings are open to all. The event begins at 8:24 after the Sunday night service.

Boynton Phymouth Adamson Cis A. da. Royton

Kansas Weather Report Preview

A fragmented weather note reports warmer conditions tonight after a day of mixed readings. Forecast mentions Sno and Silay as locales with rising temperatures.

Kansas Otra Pelta

Perfecting Chamber of Commerce at Tuesday meeting

The Chamber of Commerce plans to perfect its new organization at the Tuesday meeting held at noon. A plan proposes two membership classes: inactive business members and active businessmen joining the Chamber and Merchants Association.

Chamber At Commerce Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce vii the Merchants Association

Doctor Young Injured In Office Accident

Dr Young, dean of internal medicine, was dictating at his desk when a broken tool fell from a radiator, striking his head and causing a small bleeding wound. He remained calm, noting the danger of a broken neck and continuing to work without mentioning the incident.

Vo AL Young Dr. Young Dr Yeung Young Ostreet

England Faces Cabinet Crisis in Political Shakeup

London reports from the Guardian and Express indicate a brewing cabinet crisis as rumors circulate of Premier Asquith's resignation and a possible interim replacement by Bonar Law, with the coalition government lacking prestige to withstand attacks in the House of Commons.

London Asquith Che Manchester Guardian Preper Assquith George Guardian House of Commons the Express

Meanest Man Prize May Go To This One

Minnie Scanlan, wife of miner Thomas Scanlan, filed suit in Ripple County to compel alimony of 50 a month. He previously paid in pennies for three months, sent 4000 pennies in arrears, then 4400 soaked in molasses, taking four hours to wash off.

Ripple Crock Colo. Dee Minnie Scanlan Thomas Scanlan Aeris

Expensive Salute Firing Scare Hits Columbia Theater

In Columbia Maine on December 2 University of Missouri students celebrated a victory over Kansas by bombarding a local theater. The scene devolved into scuffles as students tried to enter the playhouse amid a mural like yellow walls and a strong odor from gas. Separately University student worker Lena Rogers underwent surgery at the University Hospital and was reported to be recovering quickly.

Columbia University of Missouris University of Kan Lena Rogers the Baptist Church University

Board of Education Meeting Notice

The regular monthly meeting of the board of education will be held Monday evening in the board room at the Manual building. Important business is to come before the board at that time. wh family went to sternodi ty hear John McCurrick.

Board of Education Manual Sternodi John McCurrick

Claimed Pleteen Victims In Football This Year

Foothill records show fifteen football deaths this year per Associated Press figures. Last year sixteen deaths were recorded, with fifteen in 1910. Officials say no death occurred in a game where players were not fully trained and where two physicians’ examinations were demanded. John Long and children of Montana visit their mother Mrs. Buon and may stay through winter.

Chivnirco Pace Foothill Associated Press John Long Mont Florence Buan Buon

Ownership battle over old jail site stalls bridge work

County and Lawrence city clash over ownership of riverfront land tied to the old jail plot. County Attorney J. S. Annick says injunction aims to settle title while county seeks to move the jail scale house to complete youth bridge approaches. The dispute centers on a 1860 warranty deed vs city deed records and whether the land is part of the levee boundary.

Raaurase Lawcrence Massclorsette Sixth Street Vermont Afteet Srad Ute Sorine Gounell

Boycott Gains Steam as Chicago Prices Fall

Chicago reports show diminishing prices for butter eggs and poultry amid boycotts on fool supplies. City prosecutor announces filing of suits against dealers to enforce ordinances against speculative manipulation of food items.

Chicago Memeen

Interurban Franchise Debate Promised at Chamber of Commerce

An open meeting is scheduled Monday evening at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the recent interurban franchise issue. The president urged fair, impartial discussion and invited the public to attend, amid ongoing debate and community interest.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commeree Silene Dik Cuisler Momiitee Hellevine

McDaniel Defense Closes Rebuttal in McDaniel Murder Trial

In St Joseph Missouri on December 2 the defense rested its rebuttal for Oscar McDaniel within thirty minutes after the state rested. Witnesses from Kemper Street testified of cars and sightings around the night of the murder but offered conflicting details. Miss Haviett Wilson, operator, said McDaniel saw Prout at home around 11 o clock the night before, while other testimony questioned the call notes and recollections.

St. Joseph Oscar B. McDaniel Thos. FL Ryan Kemper Street Sadie Rath Lowas Cros Hiaviett Wilson Tadison McLaniel Wlls

Topeka Road Survey Advances for Hard Surfaced Route

Inspectors report progress on a hard surfaced road from Lawrence to Topeka with plans to connect toward Kansas City. Leaders from the Topeka Commercial Club and Kansas Good Roads Association visited sections between Lawrence and Topeka to discuss alignment and grade changes. Public opposition remains distant but watchers await the road’s start.

Lawrence Yopoka Kansas City Wood Gearhart Albert Nagel Ue Topeka Commercial Club BW. Meyers Secretary of the Putney Topelstomobile Association Olis Pertrogeuher Kansas State Good Roads Association Rami Lanccenes Topeka Loentilies

Lift Stock Embargo Lifted At St Joseph Yards

Federal officials announced the embargo on shipments of livestock from St Joseph stock yards was lifted today after an investigation found no foot and mouth disease. The move followed a similar order in Kansas City where the embargo had been placed recently due to suspected cases.

Kansas City Washington Teentral West

Lawrence Meeting Promises Mathematical Challenge

Lawrence merchant notes Journal World story on a weekend gathering's expected mathematical discussion. He questions a riddle about a herring and a half at two pence and sixpence, suggesting the problem is worth mathematicians' attention. The piece mentions a church supper and Farmers' Institute business meeting in Lawrence.

Lawrence Merchant Mathematicx Journal-World Lawrence The Farmers’ Institute Lawrence Talus

Carranza outlines reforms for liberty and strong yet nondictatorial govt

Queretaro dispatch reports General Carranza urging reforms to protect individual liberty, empower judges, and limit confiscation. He supports universal suffrage restrictions, a divorce law, guaranteed public instruction, and a strong presidency with direct election while avoiding a parliamentary regime and vice presidential succession by congress.

Queretaro Mexico City Carranza Congress United States

New Battle Develops as Carranza Forces Press Villa

General Gonzales reports a developing clash at Chihuahua City with General Murgavia’s fresh arrival and Jal Ozuni’s northern position to block Villa from moving south and loot by train. Villa may flee west as the fight tightens around Chihuahua.

Carranza Villa Chihuahua Juarez Mexico Murgavia Cal‘yin Chihuahua City Gonzales Jal Ozuni Beleve Gui

Elks Memorial Service Plans and Obituary Details

The Elks lodge announces annual memorial services at 3 o clock tomorrow with three die dates since the last service. Obituaries list A Monroe born Aug 2 1843 died Mar 24 1916 W Squires born Feb 27 1916 H W Che born May 28 1837 died Sept 1 1916. Program includes prayer solo eulogies memorial address and music by named participants.

The Elks Lodge A. Monroe H Squires Ww. Che Smoot W. B. Downing J. H. Cohn C. F. Squires E. Seidel Re. Flw Jaedicke H. Albach Soto Darney W. W. Gordon de Kov- Carpenter Miss Smith Dykstra E. A. Edwards C. W. Straffan

Ground Water Pump Upgrade Planned by City Water Chief

Superintendent BE H Dunmire stated two additional electric pumps will be installed in new wells to boost supply. He noted groundwater has been unusually low, delaying shutdown of the remaining pump to allow installation. A separate Drainage Board meeting was held at the Bismarck schoolhouse today.

Heath Fake Darnall Worl Sapaul Saline Wadhoon Plantehes Valley Chapel PL ML. Testerman Dignold Adil As Wn Edgar Dar Minnie. Smith Kanules Darneld Spokane Hattie Childs Tashua Mont Far West BE. H. Dunmire City Water Plant Plaer Dunmire Bismarck

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