French Positions Hold In Belindie Territory Action
Reported fighting shows French positions held along the Second German Lines with progress near Carrenuy and Lyhons. Allied forces repelled enemy assaults, artillery and gas exchanges occurred near Ypres, Dypete, and surrounding areas while aviators supported operations and German trench count fluctuated.
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Belindie
Ypres
Lar Basse
Carrenuy
Linus
Advert
Derember
Jeariewart
Udus
Maaria
Lyhons
Chat Speyne
Furst
Falkuric
Submarine Actions Reported In Turbulent Battle
Fragmentary text describes a Turkish battle ship Messidiel torpedoing and a submarine encounter near Heawpnybur. It mentions Debecett and Monsindiuh and notes five mines involved before a fatal charge. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Hee
British Navy Seizes Alsatian Steamer in New York
Report says the 15,000 ton steamship Alsatian has been taken over by the British mercantile cruiser service and placed under the British-mercantile fleet. The move was reported today by H. H. A. Alan and originates from the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wee
Tublodhy
H. Sill A. Alun
Elks Feed Draws Crowd at University Club Event
An awkward OCR fragment describes an Elks dinner at the University Club, noting an ostrich dish prepared by Juha Smothers and a 60 pound bird, with odd phrasing about food quality and tasting. The garbled text references a feed night and a club setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chey South
Ike Club
Juhan Smothers
University
Christmas Cantata at Plymouth Congregational Church
Plymouth Congregational Church will present the Christmas Cantata Children of Bethlehem next Wednesday night at 7:30. The program features 63 characters and is open to all in the Sunday School and church community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Plymouth Congregational Hittrel
Students Stay to Work In Shops and Labs Over Holidays
A number of students remain in laboratories and workshops during the holidays to extend their study. Laboratories will be open at least part of each day, giving students more time to advance in their courses.
Northbound street car collision injures many in Kansas City
A head on crash at Twenty fourth street and Grand Avenue between a northbound street car and a southbound interurban bus left about thirty people hurt. One passenger likely died and many injuries were serious as air and debris flew in the crowded cars.
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Kansas City
Country Club
Strang
Olathe
Kansas
Twenty-fourth Street
Grand Avenue
Pat Bedsworth
He Aigler
Revolt Against Villa Reports San Luis Potosi Garrison
A San Antonio dispatch says the Villa garrison at San Luis Potosi revolted this morning and surrendered to General Samuel de los Santos loyal to General Carranza. Several thousand troops joined the revolt, seeking protection under Santos and abandoning Villa.
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San Antonio
Tex
San Luis Potosi
Eity Lo
Samuel de Los Santos
Carrinza
Trincer
Villa
Santas
Canora
Torres
Germans Hold Positions as Western Front Attacks Repulsed
Berlin dispatch reports a series of hostile attacks in the western arena with fighting near Nieuport and Labasse We repulsed to the west of Lens. Other actions east of the MWidet and Noyon, and a Pillkallon repulse noted as Polish pursuit continues.
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Berlin
Nieuport
Labasse
Ghemy
Lens
Mwidet
Noyon
Outhi
Privan Typn Tierack
Pillkallon
Poland
Topeka Attorney General Picks Allies for Incoming Term
Deputy Attorney General nominee Dee Brewster announced the selection of Hawkins of Stockton as assistant attorney general and John Le Fat of Topeka for the coming two year administration.
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Topeka
Kan
Dee
Brewster
Ele
Kansas
Llawke
Stockton
Dawson
John le Fat
GARRANZA AGAIN VICTORIOUS IN SAN LUIS POTOSI
San Antonio February 19. General Beltran received reports that San Luis Potosi, a harvest city, has surrendered to Carranza. General Samuel De Los Santos led thousands of troops in revolt for the first chief and then pledged allegiance to Carranza, allowing Carranza forces to enter the city.
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San Luis Potosi
Carranza
San Antonio
Fex
Dee
Beltran
Republic
Samuel de Los Santos
Notre Dame to Meet Haskell in Football Schedule
Notre Dame eyes a western schedule clash with Haskell as Coach Harper notes strong Haskell form this season. The team may face Texas in a final game after key matchups, with Haskell’s captain Stoter praised for leadership.
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Notre Dame
Haskell
Harper
Texas
Merd A. M- Verne
Waskell
University
South Leila
Indiana
Missengalley
Houte
Furtler
Michigan
Uhl
Venne
Carlisle
Chicasgo
Kansas City
Maskell
Pluy
Avery
Lussin
Gennol
Haskell Hurt
Flour exports loom as Hutchinson mill leads surge to Europe
A hazy report from Hutchinson notes 70 000 bags of flour for export to London with a larger plan sending 50 million pounds of flour to Britain and continental ports. Names such as Towuny Atkins and Gel jsumie appear in unclear text amid shipping to London Glasgow Liverpool Copenhagen and other markets.
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Thutchinisen
Kun
Hee
Hutchinsen
Wan
Europe
Towuny Atkins
Hitchinson
London
Isa
Lone
Theyre
France
Matehinson
Bullad
Glisdow
Liverpool
Terth
Seattad
Christian
Norway
Nvn Alsa
Cyperhagen
Venmark
Runaway Crash Injures Pearson Couple on California Road
Mr and Mrs Pearson driving west on California road were struck when their horse bolted after a collision with another car. They were jolted from the buggy and suffered a dislocated wrist multiple bruises and serious injuries to Mrs Pearson from a fall. Jonny Powers took them to town for medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Pearson
Vinland Robbery Probe Narrows To Professional Suspect
County officials pursue a high level break in Vinland with evidence suggesting the burglar is a professional. Investigation continues as clues remain scarce and the thief evaded detection Thursday night while posting notices were left untouched.
Kansas Weather Note Wobbly Day Forecast
Fragmentary weather note indicates possible snow and temperature shifts with uncertain dates. Mentions Poitou and Poitou style spellings, rough snowfall around four inches and a Sunday change in conditions.
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Poitou
Eell. 2
Mestuday
Snow a White Coat Covers Kansas Towns
Snow and cold blanketed the region with five inches falling by midnight. Merchants cleared sidewalks as dawn approached while students were released from school. Forecasters expect the snow to remain despite a slight rise in temperatures.
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Angus
Wade
Indiana Hill
Mending Shop to Open in Chicago by Women’s Club
A new mending shop, described as the first of its kind in the country, will open Monday in a downtown Chicago office building. It will operate solely for the profit of middle aged women unable to find work, with earnings supporting the Workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dew I
Clueigo Womken
Rest Room Popular at Local Event
Over a hundred people attended the rest room area today, with the crowd pleased by the facilities. Many attendees were unsure what they would do without it, showing strong approval for the facility and its arrangement.
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Onder
Patroume
Army Proposal Seeks 25 Additional Regiments in Reinforcement Plan
Washington lawmakers consider a bill that would add 25 regiments to the army position. The measure includes five extra infantry regiments and a cap on arms inventory, with funding and tonnage details under debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Anthony
Clean Up the Snow on Massachusetts Street
City crews cleared snow from curbs along Massachusetts Street to aid runoff when melting begins. Workers focused on easing drainage and preventing water buildup in the early morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Street
Commercial Men Meet for Topeka State Gathering Tonight
United Commercial Travelers in Topeka host a state meeting to recruit new members. Lawrence travelers join officials from Wichita Hutchinson Salina Atchison Leavenworth Ottawa and Popelet in attendance. Leo M. Frank death sentence case petition for writ of habeas corpus denied by Judge W P Newman.
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Topeka
Lawrence
Wichita
Hutchinson
Sana
Atchison
Leavenworth
Ottawa
Popelet
Isthmian Struck Rock 300 Miles From Port
The fruit ship Isthmian, two days from San Francisco to New York, struck a rock 300 miles offshore. It has a hole in the bow and sponson-like stern high out of the water yet stays afloat at seven knots. The cruiser West Virginia and destroyer Perry along with the tug Iroquois stand by while a tow was declined. Rear Admiral Howard ordered all Pacific coast wireless stations to keep lines open as Ishtmian aims for San Diego Harbor.
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San Diego
Cal
West Virginia
Perry
Thinian
Point Loma
Sitka
Alaska
T. B. Howard
Pacific Fleet
Pot Lomi
San Francisco
New York
Lamb Wins Fight Loss of Mental Case Leads to Estate Inquiry
Thomas J Lamb declared sane by a Shawnee County jury and restored to full rights after a probate court case over an estate left by his father in Michigan City. He had been in and out of hospitals for mental health and alleged relatives tried to bar his access to his portion. The report includes brief notes on his move to new quarters, a local bread baker’s business expansion, a Knox City job change, and a local post office burglary with theft of stamps and guns.
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Thoms Jilamb
Shawnee County
Aras
Lamb
Hid
Michigan City
N. D
Thomas J. Lamy
Topeka
Douglas County
Topekie
Rhe O
Hiw
Lull in the Battle Report From Petrograd Front
A Petrograd communique notes a lull on the left bank of the Vistula with attacks repulsed. It says Austrians reinforce in the Carpathians as Russian forces shift to adjust positions and press an offensive in Western Galicia, with 3,000 prisoners reported.
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Petrograd
Vistula
Bhura River
Russia
Poland
Carpathians
Galicia
Sank
Liska
Senate Opposes President in Western District Nomination
Washington reports that on Monday the Senate unanimously rejected John J. Lynn for U S district attorney in the Western District of New York due to lack of approval from Senator O Gamrat. President Wilson persists in federal patronage battles by submitting other appointments opposed by Democratic senators. The committee on post offices and postroads reported against W N Collins for postmaster of Kansas City amid crossfire from Senator Reed.
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Washington
John J. Lynn
United States
Western District of
New York
O'Gormat
A Wilson
State
Senate
Committee On Post Offices
Chamber
W.N. Collins
Kansas City
Collin
Reed
Neighbors Help Fr Rank Heck During Illness
Friends from Buck Creek organized a bee at St Pauls to assist Fr rank Heck who was sick with typhoid fever. George Wise Robert Guntert Ean Gintert Wan Gantz Emil Heck Sr and Fred Meek Sr joined the effort alongside ladies Mrs Wred Beck and Sr serving dinner.
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Rank
Heck
St. Pauls
Buck Creek
Eurn
Geo Wise
Robert Guntert
Christmas Shopping Rush Crowds Town for Holiday Buys
The Christmas rush fills streets as shoppers swarm stores all day yesterday seeking gifts. Many country visitors travel for weekend shopping, with crowds expected to continue until next week’s night when clerks get a rest.
Hemphill Drops Ottawa Telephone Consolidation Plan
Wy Hemphill of Kansas City withdrew his plea to the public utilities commission for approval to use stocks and bonds for a new company to merge Ottawa telephone plants. An investigation into service by the Love Distance Telephone Company, operating one Ottawa exchange, had been ordered but was postponed.
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Hemphill
Kansas “City
Telephone Company
Ottawa
Public Utilities Commission
Mane Kitt Love Distance Telephone Company
Deaths and local notices from North Lawrence arrears
Dr Ruth Steffy aged 75 died at her son Lincoln Street North Lawrence home last night. Funeral at Powers Undertaking rooms tomorrow at 3. Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Ministers Alliance of Lawrence meets Monday at 10 30.
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Ruth Steffy
Lincoln
North Lawrence
Powers Undertaking Rooms
Maple Hill Cemetery
Ministers Alliance of Lawrence
Meeting Endorses Four Measures And League Reforms
The meeting endorsed four measures including bills to establish a welfare commission to regulate wagons and women’s work conditions. Attendees praised the traveling library work and supported a supervisor for the program reaching towns lacking public libraries. The league’s president Mrs Chalkley reviewed its history and future plans as officers discussed constitution amendments. Luncheon followed, then discussion on smaller local leagues joining state leagues.
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Leugie
Feasne
Todnemijers
League
Byliss
Corbin
I. H. Chalkley
Addi
EL BE. Stanft
Uberage
Sta
Oon
State Leagues
Tugon
Rockefeller seeks injunction to halt Cuyahoga taxes
D Rockefeller through attorneys filed in U S District Court for an injunction to restrain the Ohio Treasurer from collecting taxes on a 314 040 337 valuation of his Las holdings in Cuyahoga County. He declares he is a New York resident and citizen and votes there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland
Ohio
D. Rockefeller
U. S. District Court
Work delayed at Country Club basement excavation
Storms halt progress on the Country Club house basement excavation. Workmen will resume once weather permits as club members and officials express eager anticipation for rapid completion. Mayor Francises and C. M. Fisher visited the site that afternoon to check the situation.
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Country’Club
Jeasiblice
Francises
Chilien C. M. Fisher
Miss Ida Ruth Wootton Appointed Stroud Kindergarten Teacher
Miss Ida Ruth Wootton has received an appointment as a kindergarten teacher at the Sue and Foxboro school in Stroud Oklahoma. She passed the examination for the position last September with a high ranking among applicants and will begin her duties soon after arriving tonight. Wootton is a graduate of Lawrence High School and studied kindergarten work with Miss Olive Brish, a Froebel Kindergarten College alumna of Kansas City.
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Ida Ruth Wootton
Sue and Fox Boa
Stroud
Oklahoma
Pure Food Inspector Checks Topeka Candy Displays
Kansas State Pure Food Inspector visited Topeka to inspect candy displays ensuring all chocolates and sweets were properly covered. The observation notes focus on coverage requirements and compliance steps.
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Kansas State’ Pure ‘Food
Topeka
Tod
Thi
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