Armored Vessels Debate Stirs Senate in 191? Era
The debate centers on stopping travel of armed ships and banning American passage on belligerent vessels. Senator Gore advocates a resolution urging restraint, while others press for action to restrict Americans from traveling on armed or belligerent ships as a matter of national safety and diplomacy.
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Waslington
Y Jol
Senate
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Objrelinks
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Brandegee
Seuator Gore P Hounedd
Austin
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Alten TS Badies
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Partick Vonerssian
Wiestite Iopartae
Gare
House
Iyenkos
Lorimer
Yievan
Sunater Core
Tirsan
United States
Pedee
Ivalves
Nation's Peace Warns Against War by Warning Americans
A fragmented wartime statement condemns sacrificing rational honor and dignity to warn Americans away from violence. It argues the rights of individuals are incomparable with the paramount interest of organized order. The passage calls for avoiding actions that would plunge into a bloody whirlpool of conflict and travel by armed belligerent vessels only under essential protection.
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Wa Travelon
German Commander Dead Admiral Von Pohl Dies in Berlin
Admiral Von Pohl fleet commander dies in Berlin after a long career. He entered service as a lieutenant and rose to captain, commanding the Corvette Carola and serving aboard the cruiser Hansa during early 1900s Asian deployments. The obituary notes earlier postings and his final rank before death.
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Admiral von Pohl
Berlin
Gm Nainder
Borin
Thige van Pohl
Strosdau
Conmuand
Carola
Bbe Yas Mils Ps
Ainda View
Ras Inital Diy
Teas Cell
Ak Niral
Dananey
Hansa
China
Verdun Front Reported German Push Near Verdun
Berlin dispatches claim Emperor William has established headquarters facing Verdun as a major German drive resumes on the western front. The French deny a critical breakthrough, noting heavy fighting near Beaumont and the woods north of Verdun while Paris reports continuing intense operations north of Verdun with villages like Tralwint and Brabant involved.
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Emperor William
Verdun
London
Williiam
Breadenarions
Berlin
Hardis
Dispatih
Ascomline Co
Tipi Siney
Jas Belsivin
Verdin
Wig
Pres
Herman
Orl
Beaumont
Terbeca
Brabant
Au Die Athe
Beolken
Drainage Board Meeting Advances District Improvement
The Drainage Board met Maple Township yesterday and ordered a bid advertisement for improving the drainage district. Bids open March 8 with estimated costs around 9,000 to 10,400 dollars. Carl Baer was elected president of the architectural engineers association session, with Rudolph Chrlaub noted among attendees.
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Drainaee
Will Vost
Carl Baer
Architectural Engineers
Denise Atid
Rudolph Chrlaub
Topeka Leaders Plan Lawrence Rally Tonight
Lawrenc e Merchants and Farmers Association hosts a joint get together with Topeka and Kansas City area towns. Fifty Topekans attend on Santa Fe No. 6, with supper at 6 30 and talks by Topeka Commercial Club officers and invited state and local officials. The event aims to strengthen regional ties and spark future meetings in other towns.
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Topeka
Kansas City
Merchants Ard Farmers Association of
Lawrence
Aigihe‘association
Santa Fe No. Fi
Orea
Merchants Agsderation
Kawilaing
Dei Aelock
Association
Gnarhus
Otto
Eretary
Chih
Eamitt
Our
Kansas
Law- Montgomery
Good Roads
Benj
E. Wilson
Wil Harmstown
Whitsed Laining
State Bank
Tasanosic CB
Floyd
Kansi
Coa. Smart
Taewka Commercial Club
W. W. Webb
J Wil Kelle Sarl Akers
W. P. Montiouiero
F Pat- Liev
Frank
South
Tandy
W. F. Schoeh
Foo TL
Whiteker
Anton R Ives
Tosh Manleye
Prank Thaskell
Finest
C. Shimer
W. Stansfield
Carswell
Jones AL Tyme
Synnemon
Win
Axtoll
Jordan
D. Garver
Todd Matthews
Goodrich
Adams, LY
O. Wes Po
Tow Pullom
Tow Pullom, Co i Wee Lntien Shiner
W. A. Stan Holl TB
Shird
C.F. Basilico
A KB. Morton
Charles
Traph
Tenement District Fire Leaves 240 Homeless
A candle caused a warehouse blaze in a tenement district scene that left 240 people homeless. Police say the fire started during a quarrel between two men chopping wood by candlelight in a cellar, spreading to a paint store and warehouse. The estimated loss reaches 200,000 dollars.
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Noel
PACKAGES RETURNED FROM GERMANY MILK SHIPMENTS STOPPED
New York February 24 The relief committee for food shipments reports that milk powder sent to German babies has been returned by the German post office. The move is cited as evidence that Britain plans to halt shipments from America to Berlin.
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iGermans
New York
Eilizes Committee
Eng Fox
Berlin
Ger Jin
America
Kansas Weather Report
Th. weather yesterday shows a mix with some colder overnight in the eastern portion. Tonight expect colder air especially in the east with a low near freezing in spots.
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Kansas Weather Report
Iola Hosts Lawrence Tonight In High School Clash
Iola hosts Lawrence in a late season boys basketball showdown at Maziual Gym. The teams meet for a second time after Lawrence won the first encounter. L Muhlen coach Lenin has guided Iola through the week leading to the matchup.
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Maziual Gym Lola
Lawrence Nghe
Divorce hearings brief at Douglas County district court
Today the Douglas County district court conducted divorce hearings. Proceedings included the Holbrook vs Holbrook case with alleged extreme cruelty and intoxication admissions, while several other cases such as Decasta Motta vs Janes and Monroe vs Monroe were dismissed or continued.
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Fuma
Holbrook
Hermans Lolbrook
Ho Thepling
Hushand
Decasta Motta
St. Thomas Antes Janes
Monroe
Louisa Monroe
Clara Pearson
Fred. Pearson
Maude Jaycee
Chine Foyer
Mumeher
Douglas County
Ship On Trial New Dreadnaught Trials Speed Test
A naval vessel undergoes speed and performance trials led by Captain H B Wilson. The tests aim to standardize the dreadnaught for official acceptance, with commissioning planned for May. The article also notes a Rotary Club engagement and local discussions on road improvements.
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H. BB. Wilson
Pennsylvania
Rookland
Merel Hy
Serious Charge Pepuly Shevit Leavenworth Fight Back
A perplexing report describes a man named Thomas Han in custody at Leavenworth. Officers say a young woman brought him in, with the case noted as a serious local offense and an investigation ongoing.
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Wison Sehnork
Thomas
Han
Wenn
Death Notice of Mrs Taylor and Family Movements
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Mrs Taylor and mentions survivors including one daughter in Sterling and a son in Lola. It references Pythian Sisters and a Knights of Pythias event with a 7:30 PM gathering esteeming the group. The text is garbled with missing names and places.
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Strahl
John Tuykey
Sterling
Taylor
Latyrenne
Sterling, UL
Ree Taxtor
Lola
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias
I Free
Aplavlif
Senior Play Tryouts Between Methodist Teams Announced
The Dramatic Club announces tryouts for the senior play with prize wine for the winner. The event will occur after church activities tomorrow, at Valley Hall, featuring Methodist B and Methodist A teams in the contest. A lecture is planned earlier in the day, with attendance encouraged by members.
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Methodist Bs
Methodist
Ot Valleyhall
Students Oppose Compulsory Training in US Colleges
Ballot by the International Polity club shows 206 against and 67 for compulsory military training in schools with women largely opposing and men split on support. Questions cover military instruction, arms buildup, and federal preparedness. Fewer than 100 students voted, with many women against and men mixed, reflecting broader debate on defense policy.
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Kansas Verity
Stibt
Baekes Manent Dior
Sodministra
Hatt
K.P. Keanede
He von Tulva
Anerea
He University
Aromae
Agaiist Ji
United States
Wolken
Mmerensom
E “Goutens Ag
Escaped From War Zone Nephew Finds Safe Route East
A letter tells how Wolfson, nephew of Abe Wolfson, fled from Vilna amid war to reach joining relatives in the United States. He left to avoid conscription, traveled through Manchuria by boat, then Seattle, Washington, settling there.
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Abe Wolfson
Russia
Sars Wolfson
Abe
Wal
Vilna da Matichnavia
Lawrence
Ale
Young Wolfson
Ems
Conniey
Mancharia
Seattle
Washington
Original Manuscript of Old Kentucky Home Surrendered by Foster?
Fragmented obituary notes Stephen Collins Foster and a misdated scene in Littlestown while mentioning the death of Peter Ralston at eighty in Wakarusa. It references Foster’s manuscript for Old Kentucky Home and a funeral at Oak Hill cemetery with interment in Oak Hill.
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Kentucky
Sam
Houston
Rose Unaworth
A. R
Stephen Colflings Foster
Peter Ralston
Wakarusa
Ralston
Danglap Conny
Peter
Oak. Hill Cemetery
Message in Bottle From Zeppelin Disaster Recovered
A bottle found at sea carried a dated message from a Zeppelin airship commander describing a wreck in the North Sea. It names five crewmen and their families, noting a distress call and that all aboard were doomed as the airship reportedly went down. The Stella yacht recovered the bottle.
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Linden
Zeppelin
Ila North Sea
Anil Adil
Fivisecund
Sefeorciiely
Reuters
Stella
Aed
Eller
Notable speakers slated for university journalism week
Trvin S Cobb a popular Ohio magazine writer faces possible recall to Europe as a war correspondent the decision to send him rests on a letter to a journalism editor. Invitations to many famed newspaper figures have been sent for a conference in May at the university with a five state sprint meet to follow.
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Trvin S. Cobb
Ohio
Kangas
Cobb
Ava
Amy
Pullistiaus
Porpe
Samiel ‘Bithe
Richard FH. Waldo
Fett
New York Tribune
Rators
Warnar Gin
Philadelphia
George Bune Lorner
Post
van Thenbae
Ralph New York Woell
Chayter Lori
The
New York Sun
Presboy
AL Theisen
Aquericus News Publishing Association
Wil Woodhead
Thy
Herbert Troustan
Farmer San
Wild
Chicago Herald
Frank LeRoy Blanchard
Piblisher’s Journal
Willie Thomas
Dever
Atonna
Wis
Nearing bed rock at Pier 5 excavation work continues
Bridge workers push toward bed rock as sand ding reaches expected depth this evening. Excavation for the north pier 5 continues with caisson forces displacing slate stratum. North abutment near the concrete mixer is projected to be completed soon.
Wild reedus? Baton teachers association change ideal
Fragmentary text suggests a Baton teachers association item with unclear wording about ideals and a following event. Names, places, or concrete dates are unreadable, leaving only a vague reference to an educational group and a social or disciplinary activity.
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Teachers Association
Water Bonds Meeting Promises Citizen Input Tonight
A town meeting convened by the water committee invites about a dozen prominent local figures to discuss the water bonds proposal. Speakers will address rate impacts and the project’s financial details as Lawrence residents prepare to vote in the upcoming election.
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Uuien Hall
Etree
St. Price
Lawrence
Fst
Gromelsick
Sweeney
Nys
Ell Decking
A. Henley
Neds
Paying Up Taxes Causes Trouble for Dog Owners
A fragmented notice describes unpaid taxes and penalties tied to dogs and property. It notes warrants to be issued by the sheriff next week after the grace period expired, with the county treasurer and commissioner involved in enforcing the collection.
New Clothing Store Opens in Popieka Area
Suan j Galiteky and Sam Talosniek rent space on Massachusetts Street to launch Towka stores in Lawrence. The committee plans a Spring Reunion in April amid a pledge to grow the town’s retail presence and serve local residents.
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Suan J Galiteky
Sam Talosniek
Popieka
Oceania
Massachusetts
Towka
Sone
Lawrence
Play at Fort Wayne Woodward to visit Kansas team
A fragment indicates a planned game night featuring Woodward and Scott Bask Pall team Kansas at Fort Wayne. Details are unclear but suggest an intercity matchup with a notable basketball figure.
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Fort &E
Duteh
Brlauts
Seeing the Ad and Seeing the Goods in Stores
The piece argues that advertising shapes shopper behavior by drawing them to brick and mortar stores. It suggests window displays and selling cues influence purchases, and that favorable outcomes hinge on how ads frame the storefront experience.
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