European War News and Turkish Isle Occupation
Reports from Paris and London describe intensifying Allied operations and Ottoman positions. French sources note Austrian naval losses near the Adriatic while Paris papers claim Casteloviza island has fallen to Turkish and German forces, with von Mackensen arriving in Sofia to coordinate Bulgar ally actions and potential Egypt expedition plans.
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Aris
Castelaviza
Kastelorize
Aegemeen
Rhodes
Adalia
Paris
Casteloviza
Crude Oil Prices Rise in Market Opening
An additional price advance for several crude grades was announced by the Sith, Pen Vil Co at market open. Pennsylvania Crude rose as base value, Mercers Black, Corning and Newcastle gained, and Ca wella and others saw smaller increases. Authorities hope the hike will move stock from producers toward refineries amid tight supplies and demand pressures.
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Tiiisiary
Iy the
Sith
Pen Vil Co
Pamisylvania Crude
Mercers Black
Corning
Newcastle
Une
Hie
Abandon Experiments on High Explosive Shells
A U S Navy board led by Rear Admiral Fiske investigated Wilbur B. Sham’s high explosive shell design. The panel found the shell unsuitable for use against warships and deemed the tests unsuccessful, noting risks and potential hazards during deployment.
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Washington, D.C
Wilbur B.sham
York
Fiske
Hietus
State expense report shows decade rise in government costs
The report details state finances for the past decade with total expenses rising from about 2.46 million to 4.48 million. Most departments show higher costs, except the governor’s office and the six months of the Hodes and Capper terms. General revenue funded by direct taxation explains the bulk of the increase, while fee funds rise for departments and institutions.
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Te. A
Frank ‘Organ
Istant- State Auditor
Earl
State Department
General Revenue Fund
Dtate
Fight Over Mexican Policy Flares in Senate Fight
Republicans in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee plan to renew opposition to Henry Fletcher's appointment as ambassador to Mexico. Major Borah states the fight targets the administration's Mexican policy, arguing no sovereign government should be involved while tensions rise over casualties and damage in the region.
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Washington de
Senate-Foreign Relations
Wilsonss
Mexi-c
Henry Fletcher
Mexico
Lnajor Borah
Meadeu
Fletchens
Mp.letcher
Masxico
Airiqat
Hupp System to Be Demonstrated by Inventor Visit
Albert Lappe and inventor Visitess De Rosa showcased the Hupp Automatic Mail System to Mrs. W. A. Strone and other observers. The system, praised for handling fragile items safely, impressed onlookers as Chicago and rail lines prepare for wider use in parcel post and distribution aboard moving trains.
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Albert Lappe
de Rosa
W. A. Strone
Styehulders
Priedarres
Hupp
Chicago & Allen
Chicaro Yal St. Jenis Mubinary
Altyir
Prisoners Assigned To Rock Work In City Jail Yard
City officials announce a planned work program for prisoners at the county jail yard. Prisoners will break limestone into rough blocks for city use with daily quotas and bread and water penalties for noncompliance. The plan aims to reduce police court cases and keep inmates occupied, though some are sick or refuse to work.
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Thezetty
Teity
Nat
Fisher
Kansas
Cmail
Ebaeh
Aman
Bowling Tournament Schedule and Local League Details
In a murky OCR fragment, bowling and alley activity is referenced with incomplete notes about a tournament schedule. The text mentions a Wo wkine enthusiast group, vehicle-related play, and simultaneous events with volleyball, plus vague references to churches and covents. The readable facts are too fragmented to extract a coherent event or outcome.
Death of Herman Bartz-Hernan Barta at Lawrence
Death notice for Herman Bartz Hernan Barta of Lawrence Kansas. Born in Bremen Germany, he died at home in Lawrence last night around midnight from pneumonia. Survived by two brothers a sister and other relatives. Nephew of William Tarty of the area.
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Herman Bartz
Hernan Barta
Pred Barty
Lawrences
Tivadon
Kan
Dreath
Mr. Barts
Va Whfey
Dons
Bremen
Germany
Eiulora
Willam Tarty
Image-text fragment about Miss Agnes Aanspang inquiry
Fragmentary notes reference Miss Agnes Aanspang from Universal mid Avell knewn and Cal-Jewish Emporia. Micelieb awakens a tour over the slate during his lay lays.
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Agnes Aanspang
Emporia
Micelieb
Marriage Licenses Granted in Probate Court
Yesterday afternoon a license was issued for Stephen A. Daniels and Cord a Miller, who were married by the probate judge in Melloid and AckeHail respectively. The ceremony linked the couple in matrimony under the court’s authority.
Prohibition National Convention Set for Minneapolis
The Prohibition national committee announced today that its convention will be held in Minneapolis on January 1. The headquarters in Minneapolis confirms the event and notes the gathering of party leaders and delegates.
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Minneapolis
Chicago
Prohibition National Committee
Ace
Kansas weather update slips to forecast today
A garbled weather brief mentions Kansas conditions for today after yesterday’s events. It references forecast notes and likely changes in precipitation or temperature, though specifics are unreadable.
Socialist Celebration With Speech and Music
An article outlines a socialist event with toast speeches after supper. It lists program items including a talk on Llano del Rio by Gao M. Walling, songs and performances, and a debate on socialist principles.
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Gao M. Walling
Llano del Rio
Olong
B. de Lynch
Systen
Vin Walline
E. L. Dunes
Kansas
Murseilla
HAS NEED OF SHOES Social Service League Aid Request
The cold weather has increased demand for warm footwear for the poor and the Social Service League is distributing shoes. They urge cooperation from all who can help, offering to accept money or shoes in wearable condition to ease the shortage.
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Social Service League
Tessie
Sss
Erio Staufer
Inviting Knights to Homecoming in Lawrence
Lawrence business leaders and the Merchants and Warmers association urge the Knights of Pythias to host a homecoming. A letter was sent to J I alinehind Keeper of powards Atul inviting the group, with other towns bidding for the event and potential free use of a city hall building.
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Lawrence
Knights of Pythias
Layce
J. I. Alinehind
Powards Atul
Arrence
U. Hall
Last Call For Taxes Tomorrow Deadline Near
County treasurer urges payment of taxes without penalty as deadlines approach. Notes the ten day list generated by county computer and warns changes due to new law making hogs taxable as personal property. Stevenson's comments reference impact on dogs and local property records.
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Co Stevenson
Stevenson
Lenglas
Parsons High Hosts University Club Dents
The University Club dents met at Parsons Tuesday night forming a temporary organization to plan a holiday entertainment at Parsons High School. Lane Latrity elected secretary with Miss Gertrude Ott spending days with Tyleros in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
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Dents
University of Met
Parsons
Lawrenvee
Lee
Parsons High
C.barton
Ated” Lane
Rity Efliter
Parsons Sun
Miss Gertrudl
SL Joseph, Mo
Workmen Busy Anchoring the Tower Pirmly
A large crowd gathered at the riverside to witness the tower’s raising under Missouri Valley Bridge Company supervision. The tower, still being erected, will support several tons of concrete and must be firmly anchored. After forty five minutes of intense activity, the bridge’s new frame rises as crews begin work on its piers in earnest.
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Neces
Lawrence
Missouri ‘Valley Bridge Company
Cnissqus Ie
Massachusetts
Change in Eudora Bank A reshuffle announced
Raw Value lunk at Eudora elected chef studisholders and Mer wus National bank in Lawtrellee gained substantial interest. Brevett Cory, former assistant cashier at the Merelinus National bank, will move to Eudora as cashier of the Kaw Valley bank. Georgy E. Lothholz retires as Eudora bank cashier. Matt will headquarter at another site. L. S. Hoover of Lane Star will join Merchants National as cashier. Willian Rouse and Mer Kern of Merchants National hold stock in the Eudora bank. The bank, established in 7, remains strong and its tie with Merchants National promises growth.
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Eudora
Studisholders
Merwus National Bank
Lawtrellee
Brevett Cory
Feller
Merelinus
National “Bank
Eudora Arid
Kaw Valley Bank
Georgy E. Lothholz
Endora Bank
Matt
My. Cory
Endora
Tometorw
Viank
Basiness
Hoover
Lane Star
Merchants National
Merehants Nationl
Mer Kern
Fadora Bank
Merchants National Bank
Vernon Kellogg to Speak to University Club
Vernon Kellogg, a Kellogg graduate and former University of France faculty, returning from Europe will address University club members Sunday at seven thirty. Kellogg will share European war experiences, promising insight for attendees.
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Vernon Kellogg
Fransas
Europe
University Club
Mer
Kellogg
Unnamed man Duncan missing after Kansas City trip
The University of Kentucky man Duncan went to Kansas City about ten days ago with plans to return to Lawrence for the holidays. Friends in Covington Ky. express concern as no word has been received since his departure.
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Duncan
Univ
Covington
Kansas City
Lawrence
James case in county court on tabin law violation
Ahanity James was charged with violating tabin law. The case was heard yesterday afternoon in county court with legal counsel seeking seization of fumes. Police cited alcohol manufacture links as initial evidence. defendant remained in county jail awaiting trial.
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Convies
Aas
Frank White Sues For Divorce From Let White
Frank White files suit for divorce against his wife Let White in district court. He alleges she deserted him without cause since September and has refused to live with him. The case will be tried in the February term of court.
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Frank White
Wils White
Eines
Sunflower Princess Contest Seeks Lawrence Talent for Film
A Lawrence news notice outlines a Sunflower Princess contest aiming to discover a local actress to join the Mid Western Film Manufacturing company. The winner will attend studios, receive theater tickets, and gain possible roles with the company. Additional participants from area towns may be considered and votes will determine the victor.
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Manufactering
Anwhere
Tre -Selection
Lawrence Journal Rl
Bongbock ‘Theater
Preeiasus
Round Corner Drug Store
Hases Ant the
Brothers
Skbeerip
Fire damages Rhode Island street house in Lawrence
A fire damaged a Rhode Island Street dwelling owned by P. Carrier last night, with $400 to the building and contents. The blaze occurred during a Nazarene church Christmas service nearby, and a neighbor alerted the occupants. A hidden money stash reportedly disappeared and investigators, including the state fire marshal, questioned Mrs Wheeler and others as investigators probed the scene.
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Lawrence
Darshal
Schith
Rhode Island Street
P. Carrier
Carrier
Faye F Ilweware
Massaelus
Steve
Ther
Horn Hummel
Extine
Wheeler
Nazarene
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Gordley School 10 AE Opens Monday Amid Upgrades
Gordley School will open Monday with enrollment of 112. The Cord school on Nineteenth between Kentucky and AV is near completion, adding fourth grade classro ons and new facilities. Central classroom upgrades include radiators and new blackboards, with tax system in place at Central. several schools prepared to start as planned.
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Cord School
Kentucky
Hey Sue
Quincy
Itn
Ilo
Georgia
Corley
War relief instruction at Unitarian Church urged local effort
Mrs George H Hoxie told a Lawrence audience that regular work in making dressings and hospital supplies for the European war should begin at home. She outlined how seven women were trained to teach others and organize relief, noting ongoing requests from Belgium, Austria for French wounded aid, Armenian relief groups, and New York war relief committees seeking assistance from local Lawrence workers.
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George’ H? Hoxie
Hoxie
Lawrence
Belgian Relief Committee
Surgical - Dres Committee
Baker Leaves Town As City Jails Tangle Deepens
Police fliers report manager David Baker of Titanic Divid. vanished after a dispute over a $12 check left to cover Baker’s costs. Judge Albach has not accepted the payment and distances Baker from any party to a release. Local authorities imply Baker intends to avoid re-arrest by fleeing.
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Titanic Divid
White
Laine
Baker
Warrant Served in Last Week’s Quarrel Case
Rex Powers of Chilhowee, Blo, visiting brother-in-law Frank Vaughan, amid reports of a quarrel last week. An arrest appears linked to a fight as rain days ago prompted service this afternoon.
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Yoates
N Rex Powers
Chilhowee, Blo
Frank Vaughan
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