Germany and United States wrestle over Lusitania indemnity
Washington reports Count von Bernstorff submitted a draft agreement offering liability and indemnity for Lusitania victims. Berlin cautions final acceptance awaits U S approval and parliamentary checks while Germany seeks to align submarine policy with assurances to avoid further loss of life. Submarine conduct promises remain central to stalled negotiations.
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Washington
Count von Leinstorfl
Gertian Aihassor
Lansing
Helin
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Lusitania
Waderstuds
Ligusnig
Nsnaw
Ambassiador
Germany
Eesihey
Britain
Asperivaius
Paul
Lincoln School Dedication Arrangements in Place
Plans for Lincoln school dedication on February 22 in the new building. Washington’s Birthday event includes a Lincoln portrait from Watkins National Bank and a portrait of Booker T. Washington. Program features invocations, speeches, recitations, flag salute, and music by school children.
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Lincol
Washington
Lincoln
Watkins National Bank
Bodéker’ S. Washington
Welock
Dn. Lee
Wadkins Bank
Rev. N.solderkins
Gen. W. Metcalf
Lone
Booker ‘T. W
Hillard
North Quawrence
Ifryor
Mrs EH D Adams Dead Former KU Professor
Lawrence residents mourn the death of Mrs. EH. D. Adams wife of a former University of Kansas professor. Adams, a Stanford faculty member, died in Palo Alto California. Both were well known in Lawrence where Adams served on the university faculty.
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University of Kansas
Palo Alto
Cal
OD. Adams
Stanford
Adams
Liawrence
Pinal Rehearsal Set by Choral Union Tonight
The Lawrence choral union will meet in Robinson Gymnasium tonight for a rehearsal ahead of tomorrow's concert. Prof Nevin directs the choir, with expected full attendance from students and townspeople.
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Choral Union
Robinson Gymnasium
Lawrener Choral Union
Hubinson
Chrus
Phy
Nevin
Fire at American Club in Toronto Kills One Injures Two
A late February blaze at the American club in Toronto killed one person and injured two others. Witnesses reported several explosions, though police said no detonations occurred before flames were noticed. A suspect note mentioned possible alienary interference, amid protests at the nearby Auerage Clady site. Detained individuals include Harston of Dallas and Edward Dolington, with Captain Asa Minard of the 47th battalion reported as injured. The club suffered extensive damage and property loss.
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Toronto
Qné
Earlie
Auer Reage Clady
Paver
Ute Cintente Ates
Harston
Dalla Fy
Noor
Edward Dolingten
Wis Hanerou Iv
Asa Minard
Iris Es
War Munitions Fire Destroys Brooklyn Waterfront
A catastrophic blaze in Brooklyn destroyed the steamers Botlouque Vacille and the 100-foot pier of the New York Book Company at the foot ofiercer street. The Vallazia burned or damaged. about twenty five schooners and lighters affected. Two workmen died. initial origin suspected incendiary with munitions aboard. Firefighters and police evacuated crews and families as ships burned and shop fronts suffered, with gasoline loads from the Belton Castle fueling the flare.
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New York
Beh. U
Botlouue
Vacille
New York Book Company
Jiercer
Brooklyn
Russia
Belton Castle
Nalab
Sai
Sing Leia
Leas Co
Will Lecture Tonight by Dr Samuel Eliotto at Unitarian Church
Dr Samuel Eliotto will speak at the Unitarian Church in Boston tonight. Admission is free and open to the public with space available. no ticket required. The lecture is part of the Modern Mind series and discusses current Indian affairs and related topics.
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Samuel Eliotto
Unitarian
Ainel Mott
Boston
Maskell Justine
Cfluveh
Leion
Jechiee
Dr. Eliot
Livwrence Aken
Ha Jtaic
Backus
Daniels, Kansas Populist Lieutenant Governor, Dies
Oklahoma City report notes the death of Gen. Daniels, former Kansas lieutenant governor and Civil War veteran. Daniels, active in Kansas National Guard affairs after the war, served as major general for two decades and was associated with the Populist party from 1885.
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Kansas
Oklahoma City
Okla
Daniels
Liewtenant Sever- Rey
Gen. Daniels
City Dump Stays Right Where It Is
North Lawrence residents oppose moving the city dump to the river end of the bridge citing river erosion and a disfiguring view. The city plans to lease the current dump and consider curb work along with a new White Way lighting project pending open weather and approvals. The city engineer will survey downspouts for sewer consistency and a storm sewer extension north of central pi.
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Denis
North
Lawrence
Pontbury Street
Drimany
Resuli
Sothal
Pik
Eneinger
Sixth Street
Wentucky
Tennessee
B.sester
City Commission
Clement
Massachusetts Street
White Way
Sester Nereps
Staller
Dannie
ATS
Ebensi Revi
War Relief Workers Lecture At Unitarian Church
War relief workers may attend a lecture by Mary Aniin at the Unitarian Church tomorrow at 2 o'clock. The program aims to mobilize workers and discuss supplies for Europe. Miss Carita Spencer of the New York committee commends the work and urges weekly shipments of dressings and other comforts for relief efforts.
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Unitarian Church
Carita Spencer
New York
Europe
War Relief Drive Progress in Lawrence Ottawa Missionary Union
The Women’s Missionary Union extends relief work in Lawrence and Ottawa, praising progress and inviting broader participation. Quackenbush and Byron Parcels attended the Magnetic Granda Lodge in Topeka for related activities.
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Womens Alissionary Union
Roawaet
Lawrences
Ottawa S
Lawrence
Laiwrence
Ottiwa
W. Ie Quackenbush
Byron
Topeka
Kansas Weather Report Thursday Temperature Outlook
Weather summary from yesterday reports fair conditions with continued moderate temperatures into Thursday. Skies are expected to stay clear with no precipitation indicated.
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Anatel
Realizes Big Income From Oklahoma Oil Well
Bernard Gillespie, father of a University of Oklahoma football player, gains large income from a half-ownership oil well in Lecompte. The Daily Oklahoman reports the well produced over 800 barrels per hour at peak, selling oil to Laramie Company, with daily income potentially near 900 dollars after taxes and expenses.
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K. U
Bernard Gillespie
Cushing
Rip Tian Oil Okla
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Mir Gillespie
le Compale
Dinett Farm
Spe
Ukla- Holga
Porte Pare
Lannalsae Retting
University grants first time degrees to six students
Six students completed work for bachelor of arts degrees in the fall session. Named are Fred Samuel Degen of Minnesota, Anna Chaplexie, John Millen Johnson, Elizabeth Lovejoy of Lawrence, Newton Arthur Veeck and Gertrude Mary Russet of Dorado Dorado.
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Gallege
Fred. Samuel “Degen
Minnis Anna _Chaplexie
John Millen Johnson
Elizabeth Lovejoy
Lastrence
Newton Arthur Veeck
Gertrude Mary Russet
Tet Dorado
Motor Car Mystery Stuns City Police After Alley Drive
Police investigate a 1916 Missouri car found abandoned in an alley between New York and Connecticut streets. The owner and driver remain unknown as officers recover the Ford with automobile tools, noting the vehicle had been carred into town from the vicinities and a suspect fled after buying tires.
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New York
Connecticut Street
Ed Nowon
AW. Smith
Mir
Sanith
Alles
Cac
New University Extension Course Opens at Topeka High
A university extension class begins tonight at Topeka High School led by Prof. H. W. Nutt. Teachers and workers will attend a program focusing on child development and mental ability, with results from recent experiments to be discussed.
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Topeka
H. W. Nutt
Mont Oread
Dnet
Nutti
Fire destroys portion of Gurky business district
A major fire swept through Gurky today, damaging a large block of the business district. It razed a hotel and several stores after starting in the basement of the four story Awiek building at Main and Spring, origin unknown. The blaze forced evacuations as crews battled the flames.
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Main
Spring Streets
Thes von" Gany
City Officials Debate Interurban Agreement Over Street Paving
City officials question whether an interurban line will pause work to allow paving on a street. A contractor and city engineers discuss timing and potential arrangements to keep shipments moving while the road is paved and the bridge area is closed during concrete setting.
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Couic Sian
A. R
Ongineer Duneeara
Vond Lotst Street
Stu
Uwiat
Paing
Beiér
Convention Call Out For Republican Primaries Delegates
The county Republican committee calls for delegates to the county convention on March 10. It outlines apportionment based on party votes and invites former Republican voters to participate in the primaries. Women are specifically invited to vote with full equal privilege in the primary.
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UL A Tuckar
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Nicar
Tve
Wili
Republican Party
Douglas County youth noted for strength in county incident
A 17 year old youth in Douglas County weighs 207 pounds and wears lumber TL shoes. The report highlights his solid build and muscle as noted in the county description.
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Douglas County
Ing Houd
Plan A Big Wolf Drive Staged South Of Endora Saturday
Word spread today of a big wolf hunt planned south of Endora this Saturday. Organizers seek vetted attendees. the drive runs from one mile south of Belleview to Abrace Badger's then five miles west and five miles north to Bert Dugherty, ending one mile southeast at Here we serious house. Start time 1b o'clock, 22 caliber rifles barred. Participants listed include Martin Veerthaupt, Jenny Roce, Georgy Steftin, Joln Steftin, Aly Miller, Clyde Dery, Bert Duviv, Paul George Breeh.
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Endora
Belleview
Belleview ‘School Louse, East Five Miles “To. Abrace Badger’s
Bert Dilugherty
Martin Veerthaupt
Jenny Roce
Georgy Steftin
Joln Steftin
Aly Miller
Doln
Clyde Dery
Bert Duviv
George Breeh
Hamlet farewell offering draws Kansas City and Topeka crowd
Noted actor Forbes Robertson performs in Hamlet in a Kansas City Topeka tour stop. The aging star, over sixty, retires from the stage amid enthusiastic audience reactions. Report notes arrival plans, supporting company, and local attendance across Lawrence and Topeka venues.
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Forbes-Robertson
Taiha
Tle
Linwroure
Herore
Pears
Hamlet
Orbes Robertson
Porhes-Rohesoph Cihat
Tven
Forbes-Robertdon
Topeka
Kale Vorhes-Robertson
Rodes
Avis
Atisas
Haskell A Hoel for Indian Schools
Boston Indian Commission member Samuel Eliot visits Haskell to study its curriculum and success. He aims to set Haskell as a national model for supervising Indian schools, with plans to lift other schools to its standard. The visit emphasizes expanding quality instruction and showcasing Haskell as a prestige institution.
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Haskell
Carlisle
Has Hat
Singe Flaskell
pIrpase
Hyland Jury Disagrees Again in Baldwin County Case
A fragmented report notes a third jury disagreement in a Baldwin County case involving Eby Jail and Santi Railway. Details reference injuries in a Peceide incident and insurance disputes, with mentions of the Interurban and challenging testimony about land damages caused by track construction. Funeral notice follows for an infant, with sparse burial details at a street residence.
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Eby
Santi Re
Baldwin
Santa Feo
Preme Court
Dlemirii
Vallia Chorehill
Art Insuranc Pany Ieet Toment Eort
Aris
Ravn
DeWi
Sti
Fucky
Seriie
Tevelock
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Robertson
Kansas City
McNeill
Lawrence Tndéiaen
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Cily
Eddie Vos
Lastcaight
Gicelex
Colorado
Willian Vogler
Lawrence Institution
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