Germany Seeks Talks on Preventing War With U S
Washington reports Germany has addressed the United States with a communication proposing discussion of ways to avert war. Swiss channels are likely involved. Berlin implies no change in submarine warfare yet seeks inquiry into steps to prevent hostilities. State Department cautious about pursuing such talks while ships travel.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
United States
Switzerland
Gerromny
Lave
Fewa
Primary Officeals Appointed by Mayor in City Primary
Judges and clerks for all wards were appointed yesterday by Mayor W J Francisen and approved by the commission. The list names ward by ward the first and second party judges, including numerous surnames and several clerks across five wards, with roles assigned and officials listed.
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Miah
W. J. Francisen
Sawtie Lohe Wees
First Ward
Ist
Frank Wiekoshim
Anna Maltinglale
J. Marrow
Mee Sarah Tucker
George Lait
Gouls Don Meg
M. AL Nels
Anna Weber
Wird
Ust
Pet
P. Hobbs
Gore Derby
Owens
A. Tanwrenee Co. Rigits
Wari
Sn Pot—Duches
Fugate
BE. OO
Shewmwood
A. Nough
Kiama Walt
M. J. Wells
Ciuxt
Pel
ALC
Crawford
Copenhiver
Denningtont Clarks
Gertrude Jobusm
Isaiah Aberhart
Wes, Gregory
C. W. Kleihege
Mible Prancisca
Hi Gay Son
John Clark
Fourth Ward
John Barton
Chas
Dob Scott
JK Noolittle
He McClung
Fifth Ward
Luh A
TH. Owens
Charles Fincher
University drill resumes at Robinson gymnasium
The University will resume activities for the first time since fall, meeting at Robinson gymnasium next Tuesday for drill. Company M xt plans to renew military instructions with peace strength set at sixty five. only twenty five men on the roll, some having moved away. A roll increase is expected to meet war department orders. In New York on February 10, 6,267 people renounced allegiance to the Central Powers since Sunday and declared intent to become American citizens.
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Parder
Robinson Gymnasium
Gand
Poe Jones
Avil
War Department
National Co
New York
Gospel meeting hosted by Metorlist Brotherhood at First Church
A Thursday gathering of the Metorlist Brotherhood at First Methodist Church featured a dinner at 6:30 and a performance by a gospel team from Ottawa. Leader L. H. Jones delivered a speech praising local businessmen for shaping youth influence and noted his conversion last December after years in Ottawa’s clothing trade.
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Metorlist Brotherhood
First Methodist Church
Ottawa
L. H. Jones
Jones
Crisis in Cuba prompts arrests amid election upheaval
Havana reports Aurelia Hevia, secretary of the interior, warning civil and military authorities of a plotted anti-government action. One or more army officers are reportedly detained as Cuba’s crisis deepens since President Menacal faced reelection opposition from Alfred Zayas.
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Havana
Cuba
Aurelia Hevia
Interior
Mena
Alfred Zayas
Libya
Comitavo
Guat
la Discussion
Wilson
Menacal
Americans in Berlin Await Possible Departure
Ambassdor Gerard plans to leave Berlin with his staff and fifty American citizens aboard a train to Zurich Switzerland on February 10 in the evening. Most Americans in Berlin seek formal police permission to depart but few have received it yet as tensions rise. The German public remains calm while Franklin D. Roosevelt reports to President Wilson.
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Aldeush
Gerard
Beredin
Berlin
Ita
Meadel
Nge
Wilson
Feho
Washington
Ameriam
Geran
Lave Bertin
Gueane
Zuvieh
Switzerland
Ameribe
Beime
The
Spa Traine
Yurich
So Frantier
Brazil Denies German Blockade Recognition
Rio de Janeiro reports Foreign Minister Laura after replying to President Wilson on neutral stance against the German submarine war, Brazil refuses to recognize a blockade and holds Germany responsible for violations of international law. Portraits of Lincoln exhibition slated in Plymouth Center with a talk by Prof. C. G. Dunlap. Ford Peace Bureau to close March due to diplomatic break between U S and Germany. Baptist sermon to discuss Japan with stereoscopic views of land, people, and religion. Brown reports receiving sixty American views.
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Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Laura Afuter
Dent Wilson
United States
Washington
Brabail
Germany
Hrixileaves
Lothar
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Plymoth _ Center
Iomorrow
C. G. Dunlap
University
Mymouth
Tom
Ford Peace Bar
London
Steutor
Hague
Vert Peace Bureau
Dies Ry Fort
Japan
Baptist Clinch
Dapan
Mr. Brown
Senate eyeing universal training bill in early session
The bill would require all Americans or those declaring intent to become citizens to undergo six months of military or naval training at age 19. Exemptions include service members, certain dependents, religious or moral objections, felons in special units, and those with prior instruction credits. Districts would assign training and enforce penalties for noncompliance.
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Washington
Military Affairs Committee
Chamberlain
Elendar
Thomas
Brady
Ifers
Asure
Ny opTea
Enited
Urs
Servier
Secretary of Avararity
Citizens’ Reserve Areay
Citizen Reserve Navy
Kansas Weather Report Unsettled and Colder Tonight
Unsettled and colder conditions expected tonight with a brief cool wave. Sunday looks fair and cooler with diminishing winds and a light breeze.
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Kansas Weather Report
Tess
Toa
Tod
Colt
Hear ships wireless at Lawrence station during wartime
Wireless operator Harr Ziesenis of Lawrence reported ships in distant seas seeking sailing information after Germany’s declaration of unlimited submarine warfare. He had just completed a wireless outfit and was ready to assist armed forces.
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Harr Ziesenis
Lawrence
Ziesenis
Lawrence Telephones To Merge In 1 Year Plan
Lawrence, Kansas telephones will consolidate within a year, forming a single system under W T Flemphill and the Sunne company. Capitalization set at 499000 with Bell 250000 and the Home company 210000. Rates to drop modestly. new four party line 1.24, residence 1.75, business with desk 2.50. The merger aims to connect all users statewide in town and country.
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Otter
Hone Company
Kansas Telephone
Bell Company
Tremphill
Utilities Commission
Telephone Companies
Str
Aly. Heaparth
Lawrence
Public Utilities Comuission
Commission
The
Theauksas Telephone Company
SKWU
Bell
State Utilities Commission
University Building Plan Prompts State Budget Increase
Central administration sections to be completed with a 9 percent rise in salaries and maintenance. Four state institutions Kansas State Agricultural College Pittsburg Normal Training School and University to gain new buildings under a wage and means committee proposal. Allocations include 150,000 for university classrooms 30,000 for a chemistry building 86,000 for land at the agricultural college and 200,000 for a new building at the normal school. No new additions for other schools.
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Norton Amaercutossis
New Bible Study School Opens At University
A new school of nearly 150 students begins at the university this fall to offer courses in Bible and allied subjects. The program carries credit toward a twelve hour course load and is directed by Dean F. Kelly with faculty including Olinger and Braden.
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Reion
Olinger
Braden
Don Bennett
Pha
F. Kelly
Sovial
Jet
Inex
Call for Prayers on War Observance in New Yorks
A call to all Christian people to observe Sunday February 18 as a day of prayer in response to ongoing war efforts. The appeal urges united devotion across churches to seek peace and strength for nations and families affected by conflict.
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New Yorks
Rev C C Brown Faces Possible Departure From Church
Trustees and deacons of the Baptist church met with Rev O Brown to discuss his call from the Baptist Publication Society of Philadelphia. It is probable Mr Brown will accept, given the great opportunities and influence in editorial policy and publication board matters.
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The
Baptist Church
Rev
O. Brown
Baptist Publication Society of Philadelphia
Rev Brown to edit Sunday School publications in Baptist Society
Rev Brown will assume an editorial role for the Sunday School publications of the Baptist Publication Society guiding editorial policies with a team including Rev W Edward Raffety and others. The move follows retirement of longtime editors and signals a reorganization to strengthen the Sunday School work and literature.
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Brown
Anuit
W. Edward Raffety
Gfield
Maine
Sun
Publication Society
Robert
Seymour
C. R. Blankall
A. J. Rowland
Morlord
Jor. OG. C
Hanvan Aho
Fort Scott
Ottuva
Eavoy
Newton
Emporia
Lawrence
Lawrence Baptist Church
Paris Madrid dispute on 48 hour neutral ship exits
Paris reports a dispute over a 48 hour window for ships to leave the German blockade zone. The note warns neutral vessels nearing port within the zone must sail immediately, use the shortest route out, and comply by February 3.
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Paris
Madrid
Neutys
Sale
Supplies From Rumanta Enormeds Qu Way 6 Cents 1 Powe Bertin
Reports from the Overseas News agency describe captured supplies and personnel moving toward German Austria Hungary via routes through Rusania. The item notes over 49 stei and mentions transport of material and power, reflecting wartime supply movement.
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Bertin
Rus
Ania
Austria-end
Hungary
Prices Climb as Buyers Fret Over War Supply
L Decker, returning from a Chicago buying trip for Weaver store, reports crowded markets and steady price rises. Buyers expect higher costs and potential shortages if Germany action triggers wartime disruption. Chicago shows patriotic displays but little wartime panic.
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L. Decker
Chicago
Mr. Decker
Decker
Germany
Gypsy Oil Company Moves into Jefferson County
Agents of the Gypsy Oil Company of Oklahoma move north into Jefferson County to lease oil land. The firm reports strange leasing encounters and notes several firms operate in Douglas County. The Oklahoma agent predicts oil discovery under Douglas County land and highlights geology students finding field work with the companies.
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Gypsy Company of
Tulesa
Jefferson County
Gypsy Oil Company
Oklahoma
Lawrence
Registe Gyzsy Company
Oklaioma Company
Douglas
Baldwin
Douglas County
Navy to Recruit 25 000 New Men in Event of Hostilities
Washington February 9 Navy recruiting agents ordered to enlist 25 000 additional men. Peace strength set at 74 000 with funds below that. Actual enlistments near 58 000, war strength could reach 87 000. War Department considers hurrying officers reserve corps. fewer than 1 000 commissioned from 304 306 eligible.
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Washington
Navy
Department
War Department
Manless Event Marks First Gir University Gathering
The first annual Gir University unfolds this afternoon in Robinson 12380 with a women’s student government group hosting. Receiving line includes Hustac Brown, dean of women, Miss Hannah Oliver, Amda Stanton, and GA officers.
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Gir University
Hustac Brown
Hannah Oliver
Amda ‘Stanton
Petitioned Recall of Mayor Faces Legal Hurdles
A city commission meeting considered a petition to recall Mayor W. J. Francisco. City Attorney Thomas Harley argued the petition relied on an obsolete statute repealed in 1914 and urged awaiting a written opinion. The vote to act on the recall failed 6 to 1.
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Ornoon
W. J. Francisco
Thomas Harley
Sweeting
W. W. Cleland
W. W. Holyfield
Thomas Hay
Real
Kamsas
Civil Case Schedule for February Term at Douglas County
The Douglas County Bar met and set civil cases for February term by Judge C. A. Smart. Sessions will recess from afternoon to Monday. March toward delimited docket includes Easier, Deborn, Simmons, Emery, Leighton, Whitney, Schults, Anderson, Miller, Grannis, Seilor, Timmermeyer, Hill, Bismark Grove Drainage, and Ali divorce cases scheduled across Feb 19 to Feb 24 with various plaintiffs and defendants.
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Douglas County Bar
C.A. Smart
Eppard
Priest
Missouri Plow Co
Whipples
Deborn
Osborn
Simmons
Glathart
Emery
Leighton
Leighton. Ry
GB. L. Asso
Emick
City National Bank
Haus
Hazard
Madre
Currys
Hobbs
Whitney
Doyle
Schults
Pear
Anderson
Young
Snit
Interstate Grace. Co
Fucking Sompany
Miller
Fugate
Francisco
Seilor
Pratt
Timmermeyer
Hill
Fire
Bismark Grove
Ali Divorce
Salina Meetings Highlight Student Turnout at Baptist Service
Pastor G C Brown returned to Lawrence after two and a half weeks of special services at First Baptist Salina. He reports a fine time with a large student audience and many professions of faith. No confirmation of reports about children lost in the presumed sinking of the California.
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G.C. Brown
First Baptist Church
Lawrence
Salina
Baptist Church
California
London
Seb
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C.C. Brown
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Henry Albach
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