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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1916

Page

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Germany to adhere to new sea ruling amid Lusitania notes

Washington reports Germany pledges no revised policy on armed merchantmen. Berlin notes it can justify delaying new orders only if British actions and submarine警 conduct change. It rejects claims that British ships are peaceful traders and asserts warning rules apply to armed vessels and defenses.

Washington, D.C Lansing von Bernstord Germany Menya Lusitania United States Therchavitinan

Jubilee Month Close Marks YWCA Meetings

The YWCA celebrates Jubilee Month with four meetings to recruit members and promote the work. Tuesday's session at the high school building features Miss Licey Riggs, West Central Field secretary, with Haskell and high school associations cohosting. Wednesday's event at the UTHT PCL signal church includes speaker Mrs. Franklinmith of Iowa and an invitation to the public.

Y. W Elock Licey Riggs Eet ePat West Central Field Sk. Ob. Haskell Iasas Itv Wil’ Spon Pullic Nyited

Hobson and Hobson Run Again in Alabama District Ten

Former Representative Hobson, opposed by Bankhead’s son, seeks a return to Congress in Alabama’s new Tenth district. He faces Bankhead Jr in a race noted for its intra party struggle and past defeats, as Oscar W. Underwood previously defeated Hobson for the Senate.

Hobson Ito Tustaloosa al Weh Richmond Llobso Congress Bankhead United Stite Ahd Senate Oscar W. Underwood

War Loan Approved by Finance Committee

Russian news release states the finance committee, led by Premier Sturmer, approved a war loan of 2 million rubles. The loan carries 3 to 2 percent interest and runs ten years, with details reported by Reuters and Petro correspondent.

London Rhssadu Dunia Sturmer Guys Reuterts Petro

Berlin Raid Sacks Factories and Ships

Overseas News Agency reports a chain of wartime strikes across Britain and Germany. At Birmingham and Eccles Hill near Bradford multiple government and ammunition plants were destroyed, while bombs damaged a brewery and three spinning mills. At Parlington, one bomb destroyed twenty-two houses. The Lionber battery was silenced and searchlights destroyed. Grimsby Hull Sheffield suffered heavy damage. the cruiser Caroline and destroyers Eden and Nith were sunk with crew casualties. Berlin claimed the ships sunk during the raid, British officials denied any merchant ships were hit.

Berlin Sayville England Birmingham Bradford Fugland Birminghaus Eccles Hill Parlington Grimsby Hull Sheffield Caroline Eden Nith

French Lines Hold Though Pushed Back At Verdun

Reports from both sides say German forces near Verdun have pressed the French line but show no decisive breakthrough. Meuse peninsula fortifications remain French held with intense fighting at Douaumont. German pressure extends southeast toward Saint Mihiel and Mariolles as Verdun defenses endure.

Arthur Wonaver Jest Saturday Cheagy Event

National Baby Welfare Week is highlighted with events for mothers and young children. A.D. Weaver plans to join activities, with plans to return on Thursday. The notice blends local celebrations and family-focused gatherings in a period voice.

Arthur Wonaver Cheagy Failery A.D. Weaver Jim

Planning to Strengthen Old Kaw River Bridge for Interurban

Kansas City officials and county leaders presented to the state utilities board plans to reinforce the old bridge across the Kaw River for interurban use. County Attorney Amick and Topeka representatives described hearings to be held in Lawrence, inviting public discussion on bridge use. City Attorney Ealey attended as an interested spectator per city commission advice.

Kaasas City Shaw “Alley Utilities Commission Kaw River Ross Nea Kansas City Topeka JS. Amick Board of County Cemmnissioners State Utilities Board Avith Shese Lawrence Cimmandsiuprs Teley City Commission

Women Athletes Banquet Promises Notable Speakers

Students and women athletes plan a banquet with speakers including Miss Marjorie Hires a Valley tennis champion and University student and Mrs Herman Olcott wife of Coneh Olcott. The event will close with a grand dance at 9, inviting attendees to report to the campus gymnasium.

Uae ME i Robinson Vynis

Maloja Mine Disaster Triggers Rescue Efforts and Casualties

A London report details the sinking of the Maloja and related vessels after mine action. Rescue crews, ships’ crews, and passengers number in the hundreds with dozens of bodies recovered and twelve to fourteen reported saved. Names and fates of crew and passengers are evolving as authorities assess the incident and continuing salvage efforts.

London Peninsula & Oridental Lite Stisiek Nilestf Dover Stora Steamship Company Dovery ee _Aménethe Sritish Mall

Weather report from Kansas forecast yesterday and today

Weather bulletin from Kansas notes moisture readings and precipitation likely. Mentions yesterday’s report times and a forecast for tonight and Tuesday with warmer temperatures. Data appears fragmentary but indicates possible rain or snow and a high around 28.5 degrees.

Kansas

Publication Drafts K U Gr Radiate From Santa Fe

Wilely known writer from the University of Kansas class of 1915 has been employed by Sauver Pe and is set to join the Engineering Record staff. Stacey, son of LN AW Stacey, superintendent of public schools, is noted educator and former editor of Katikas volume.

K. U. Gr Santa Fe University of Ausas Sauver Pe Aineering Nawark Stacey Sina Priex Mbilene Arthies Staves Enigi

Paintings Exhibit Opens at University of Kansas

The University of Kansas art exhibit opened for its first Sunday and will run daily for three weeks free to the public. Curated by Prof W. Griffith, it features works by C. Pringle and seven Lawrence painters including Wilma Arnett and Addie Underwood, with Topeka and Wichita artists also represented.

University of Kansas Iris AD Griffith C. Pringlie Massachuisette Street Slitt Wilma Arnett 1Weil Brown Frank M. Benedict J Elizabeth Edie Professor Griffith John San Gabriel Mission

Inspection Trip Delays National Guard Regiment

General Wreck tours several days examining the Fine Regiment of the National Guard. He proceeds to Garnett this morning to resume inspections. He will return to Lawrence on Wednesday morning.

National Guard Ito Lawrence

Married by Probate Judge in Lawrence ceremony

Charles Hani of Kansas or Missouri and Jeannette Pankh of Lawrence were married yesterday by Probate Judge Lindley in a ceremony described in readable fragments.

Charles“ T. Hani Kansay Oe Mo Jeannette Pankh Lawrence Lindley

Douglas Democrats Endorse E Wilson for State Senate

Douglas county Democratic central committee met Saturday and endorsed State Senator E Wilson of Williamstown as the party’s candidate for state senator. The resolution notes Douglas county will waive its alternation plan this year and decisions will be forwarded to Wilson and Jefferson county leaders. A mass convention will select delegates to the state convention at Ty Huffton April 10 with local ward representatives named for charity committee and party duties.

Democratic Central Committee Douglas’ County E. Wilson Doulas Jefferson Counties Douglas County Fedtral Wilson Williamstown Lawrende Jefferson County Douglas Equity Ty Ale Ty Futehinbon Lawrence Mareh Avill Bedig Joe Ulmich Avas Clinton Township James Culver

University Fraternity Hosts Prolonged Telephone Talk Contest

A campus activity spotlights female students competing to talk the longest on a telephone. The idea emerged during a fraternity meeting and the current record stands at thirty five minutes of uninterrupted speech.

Beny

Crosby and Marks Charged With Resisting an Officer

Crosby and Bert Marks appeared in police court this morning charged with being drunk and resisting an officer. Both admitted intoxication but pled guilty to resisting the officer. trial on that charge was set for the evening. Officer Froger led the arrests and reportedly had difficulty getting them to the station.

Phun " Crosby Bert Marks Frocger

Seumas Manus to Speak at University Club Smoketoday

The University Club hosts a smoker this evening honoring Seumas Manus who spoke at the University of Kansas this afternoon. The noted author will deliver a short talk at eight o'clock, and all club members are invited to attend.

Seumas Mac ‘Anus University Club Seumas Mae ’Manus University ‘ of Kansas

Luncheon Tomorrow for Merchants and Farmers Association

A luncheon hosted by the Merchants and Farmers Association is scheduled for tomorrow in the association rooms. The event will begin at 12:30 PM followed by a fish fry.

Ahd Merchants Farmers’ Association

Inquisition Held At Art House By County Attorney

A county attorney held an inquisition this afternoon at an art house to gather evidence concerning a duegd. Several witnesses attended the proceedings as part of the inquiry.

Attorn

Weather note from Atchison reports light snow and cold

Atchison on January 1st and February 28th records a light snow event. The storm continues with temperatures barely below freezing. Local observers report a shallow fall and frigid air as conditions persist.

Atchison Jan

Lecomp ton opens farmers school with state instructors

A farmers agricultural and home economics school opened at Lecomp ton today with three instructors from the State Agricultural College in charge. The session runs until Saturday and aims to teach practical farming subjects for use on the farm, drawing farmers and their wives from the neighborhood.

Lecompton Agricultural College Neihborhoody

Chancellor Strong’s Neutral Shipping Plea to Congress

Chancellor Brank Strong of the University of Kansas forwarded to Congress a letter bearing Argentine chamber of commerce and Museo Socio Argentino signatures. The plea urges belligerents to honor international law for neutral shipping and vessel protection in the Anglo-American axis trade.

Strong Washington, D.C Brank Strong University of Kansas Congress Museo Socio Argentino Chamber of. Commerce Argentine Republic Antroi Ake Heridea Strone

County Plans County School Meet for April 22

Rural and high schools in Douglas County will convene April 22 at an undecided central location for a county track and field meet featuring boys and girls in weight classes. Events include sprints, distance runs, field events, and relays with medals and pennants awarded to top schools. Rules require teachers to submit entries a week before, enforce attendance, and bar graduates from current grade meets. Mrs Le T Brown returns home to Speerville after visiting son Karl at the University.

Douglas County Cache Mtg le T Brown Speerville Kan Karl

Finishing Pier Underwater Work Near Bridge Abutment

Workmen report current activity on the new bridge project with underwater finishing of pier one. Excavation progresses at the north and south abutments as dynamite removed disputed rock to reach the foundation. Night shifts begin as crews advance, with about a hundred workers on site and no serious accidents to date.

North Rand York Will Upsig

Birthday Party at Bowersock Theater for Local Youth

Journal-World invites attendees of all ages to a birthday party at Bowersock Theater tomorrow. Honcho management promises cerebral talks and entertainment led by J. Hill of Lecompton and guests including Douglas. Eligible readers should call Journal World before tomorrow noon to add their name.

Bowersock Timorrow Journal- W Fold Honcho Management J. Hill Lecomptun Douglas Journally Orldi Thie Bowersuck World Din Addi

Chorus Seeks More Men for Lawrence Choral Union

The Lawrence Choral Union needs more male voices to balance the choir. Director Professor Arthur Yevin hopes additional singers will join tomorrow evening at the high school auditorium to audition for the choir.

Fie Lawrence Choral Union Auditorim Arthur Yevin Atemizer Shipy Ile Fume

Earthquake Report From K. UV Observed Centered Quake

A fragmented note reports an earthquake event registered at K. UV with estimated center near Panamia. Disturbance details mention heat, timing around 4:06 and 6, and a potential count of three events observed by TAS and KLE 118.

K. UV K E. Kester Hession Panamia

Unclear fragmentary notice from Western source

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Steve Joy leaving today for the count and Henry Klingarar returning from Ranas City with unclear details. No coherent event or identities fully established due to damaged text.

Steve Joy Greere Rieiate

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