Persia Sinking Kills Large Passenger Turnout in Eastern Med
American consul Robert McNeely aboard the British liner Persia perished as the vessel sank in the eastern Mediterranean off Gibraltar. Reports indicate 231 aboard from London and Marseilles with 87 women and 25 children among survivors, including two other Americans en route to Bombay and Gibraltar. The Persia, 7474 tons, owned by Peninsular and Oriental, departed November 14 for London and was last sighted near Gibraltar.
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Longton
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Hursday
Robert McNeety
Aden
Mediterranean
Les Lloyds
Lear
London
Bombay
Fe ’Mook
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Tle
Marseilles
Malta
Lord Montagum
Risselger
Peninsular and Oriental Stevus Navigation Scampulg
Sted Loni Bomibyy
Gibraltar
U K District Hopes Practical Drainage Progress
Local district near Maple Grove area works toward practical drainage results. A meeting was held at a residence to discuss methods to drain Hit Labinson estate waters toward Mid Creek. No definite plan emerged yet, but renewed efforts aim to improve water flow for neighboring districts.
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Jake Tanning
Pan American Doctrine Urges Unified Stand Against Aggression
Pan American leaders push a Pan American doctrine urging Western Republics to unite against aggression after the European war ends. A keynote by a top Pan American official calls for solidarity among Latin American nations to ensure collective security and maintain influence in postwar crises. Kansas City banks report January clearance totals at 3.85 billion, up slightly from the prior period.
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Washington
Jan. L
John Star General
America
Aqemeda Repubtics
City Gas Fight Puts Law in Court Over Free Supply
City seeks to block state utilities commission from enforcing free gas to city buildings under contracts with local firms as new rates take effect. City Attorney Harley cites possible court action against the gas company for shutoffs, with Shawnee County court already involved. Potential restraints would halt shutoffs while a ruling is sought. annual gas cost to city buildings estimated near $1,000.
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Lawrence
Shawne County
Ue State Utilities Commission
Ely
Avill
Uforce
Tempered Weather Welcomes Little Fellow In 1916 Town
Rain and bells mark the arrival of the year 1916 in Lawrence. Fireworks and cannon greet the new year as residents celebrate amid closed businesses and government offices. Private parties and family gatherings are noted, while post and rural services adjust for the holiday.
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Lanvwereneg
Gabe
Redd
Public
Huiliiae
Ebrviers
Death of Charit y Harris End Game at Lane Street
Mrs Charity Harris known in the community dies today. Funeral services set for noon with Mr Henderson officiating. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Survived by daughters Ida and Marie Parris and brothers FB Ware of Lawrence and Viches Ware of Kansas City. She was a member of the Abornacle Society and the Court of Colanthe.
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Chavity Tuerii
Rhode Island Streit
Ugerat
Henderson
S. Ida
Marie Parris
Dave Brothers
FB. Ware
Lawrence
Viches Ware
Kansas City
Dent
Abornacle Society
Court of Colanthe
No Preaching Services Amid Amateur Concert Warned
A fragmented note describes no preaching services and concerns over illness as a community concert proceeds. The piece reads like a terse editorial aside about the event rather than a formal report, noting limited truth in a tandem writeup.
Merchants Short Course Program At University Of Kansas
Miss Ida Tarbell will be among two speakers at a merchants short course conducted by the extension division at the University. The program, running February 7 to 10, features lectures on business administration, buying and selling, mail order competition, and cooperation between wholesalers and retailers. Noted instructors from several universities and industries attend, with films and round table discussions included for participating merchants from the region.
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Ida Tarbell
Ransis
Iva
Ist Clanicellor
Frank ‘Strong
Nystrom
New York
Leglie Willer
Graelbinger
Stephen W. Gilntan
Lniversity
Aoc Hodge
University of Kansas
E Tharp
Sus
Leetitr
Rieke Suipurimi
Emergon Clarey
Hutchinson
M. E. Garrison
Wiehita
Tejana
Lawrence Man to Handle Advertising Calendars and Novelties
Lawrence businessperson FBato announces he will supervise all calendar advertising novelties and printed matter in Lawrence. He has ordered a premier calendar line and will be ready in a few days. The article notes he is energetic and capable and already underway with preparations.
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Lawrence
Fbato
Remembers Old The S K Mustard and Loyal Ties
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls C K Mustard once of Lawrener now at 608 at Tington Ave, Tatar Flags shows lingering interest in acquaintances and old ties as a New Year greeting to keep faith with the past, merging memories with hopeful life.
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C.K. Mustard
Lawrener
Tington Ave
Anovhier
Io Fae
Memar Voso
Caudill Visits Lawrence During Wheat Country Trip
J. P. Caudill, legislative member, and family visit Lawrence amid a tour of the wheat country. Caudill, former member of the Firangas legislature, discusses protection and appropriation debates from the prior session. Local reporter notes Caudill’s political role and the district’s wheat market prominence.
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J.P. Caudill
Caudill
Firangas
Lawrence
Journal-World
Kestern
Ion
Cordley School Dedication Planned For Next Week
Cordley school will be dedicated next week at the new south side building. A portrait of Richard Cordley will be placed on the walls. Students from Quinky school will transfer to the Cordley structure for study and recreation. The ceremony will feature a dedicatory call by Dr Heber Cordley and remarks by school officials.
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Lawrency
Oeed Dley
Paney
Monglay
Morning Wellen
Chilesen
South Side
Tor Cordley
Amon
Mondiy
Bnt
Heber Vordtuy
Wis
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Mie
Glney Orathool
Speerp
Metcult
Mddvation
New Year Greetings and Political Poems Reach Kansan Readers
A scrambled New Year message from Joseph Tag and others circulates in Lawrence flyers, urging peace and goodwill while quoting poems and urging antiwar sentiments. The missive includes references to Congress, a Kansas city, and seasonal blessings directed at friends and the public.
War Relief Calls prompt Lawrence women to aid
Lawrence women respond to urgent war relief needs with requests for immediate hospital supplies clothing materials blankets yarn buttons and funds. volunteers mobilize to sort worn clothing for the relief service and to sew and assemble hospital items while urging every resident to contribute locally to ease Armenian suffering and support Europe.
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Lawrence
Europe
Sibhere
Yeliet
Iris
New York
Rex
Epited
Fur Service
Slippery Roads Spur Narrow Auto Escapes in Rain
In Massachusetts streets rain made roads slick causing several near misses as drivers struggled to control vehicles. One motorcar narrowly avoided a collision with a streetcar while others skidded, highlighting driver caution after the downpour.
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Asree
I Wilks
Warn Wrestle
Masachusetts
A. Collison
Change in Standings at Shaketp Church league
Observed in church league standings show the Methodist team losing a key Bayt LOR challenge after recent losses. Several teams faltered as Lomas members were absent, prompting questions about interest despite a strong season and upcoming second retink of play.
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Y. MG. A
Methodist
Ue Jeollae
Lomas
Plank to Edit Clayton Newspaper in New Mexico
B B Plank named editor of the Clayton Citizen a Democratic weekly in Clayton New Mexico a town of about 100 inhabitants on the railroad line in the northeast near New Mexico. Plank formerly resided in Lawrence and has years of business experience.
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B. B. Plank
New Mexico
EES Plankett
Clayton
New Mexiico
Jesil
Calyton
Warbouk
Volorade
Ated Southern Rail
Corney
Plank
Lawrence
Wegamber al
Haskell Team Celebrates X Year With School Event
The M. G. A. team marked a lasting anniversary during a Sunday school gathering. Attendees featured local participants and noted aims to match past achievements while honoring the event’s history.
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Paris
Haskell
Guine
Corn Prize Winners at State Agricultural Show
Douglas County team led by Laplad and Eli Wilson won top honors at the State Agricultural College Exhibition in Manhattan. Laplad took first in the white corn contest while Mr. Wik captured a prize in another event. A new mimeograph machine, replacing the worn-out device, will aid the county superintendent in handling exams, notices, and teachers’ records.
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Douglas County
Laplad
Eli Wilson
State ‘Agricultural 'Callere
Manhattan
FPL
Laptead
Mr. Wik
Hawley
County
Extension of We Delayed by Action in Kansas
Officials indicate uncertainty over crossing the Kaw River for the interurban line from Lawrence to Topeka. Delays stem from a river bridge and permission to cross the river. If denied, builders may use a bus link and await a temporary crossing or a river bridge solution pending interurban tempo.
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Lawrence
Topeka
Kaw
Cansis AW
Vy Chenistar
Kansas City
Commie Ton
M Street
Him
Klemm
King Albert thanks America for generosity
A fragmented notice reports King Albert of Belgium sending gratitude for American generosity. The reader sees garbled lines mentioning gratitude and sincere wishes, with unclear attributions to Belgium and the White Horse. The readable fragment suggests formal thanks from King Albert to the United States.
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America
Inzton
Jac
New York
King Albert
Edie
Ariel
Tragic Oklahoma Stockman Murder Case Reported
Wealthy Oklahoma stockman Ben Hunscil, central figure in a tragedy, allegedly killed his wife and stepson, injured others, before police arrested him. He claimed he acted to prevent further danger to his family. His son is noted as a university student amid the tumult.
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Ben Hunscil
Oklahoma
Wichita
Garcie RA
Hlenson
University of T
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Lawrence boys return from camping trip with hunting report
Lawrence youths Joe Weible Bil Winey Roger Evans Nip Draper came home from a camping and hunting trip near Orsitn La. They report game remains abundant in the woods around the lake. Also noted are travel updates for Eugene Alder and Hugh H. Peaker, with unsettled cold weather in Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Joe Weible
Bil Winey
Roger Evans
Nip Draper
Asi Hoy
Orsitn la
Boyd
Luc
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