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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1917
Page
9
In Douglas County Lawrence a new building for the ice company represents a larger scale expansion to meet demand. The project follows the prior facility and includes imagined gains for storage capacity and economic impact in the town.
A revival of the apple factory is underway in Douglas County with a new reinforced brick two story building planned. The foundation supports future third story storage, and current storage holds apples from the estate of Washington. The company aims to improve storage, use modern insulation, and operate an ice plant with capacity for sixty tons to back up maintaining proper temperatures, boosting supply reliability for patrons and growers.
Berlin reports heavy clashes as astro-German forces push to high positions in the Yabala valley while Danube army drives Russians to the Praia bridge head. In Wallachia Russian counterattacks falter and are repulsed, with gains noted by German allied forces in Dobrudja capturing 1000 men, four cannons, and eight machine guns.
The Kaw Valley C. P. A. members held an oyster supper last night at Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hughes’s home on the California road. Eighty guests attended and enjoyed the fine supper and neighborhood reunion. Stockholms Bank of Commerce plans 110,600,000 crowns new stock to increase capital, aiming at postwar business growth.
U Dames to meet KIU officials Wis GM Pennock at 1028 Vernon Street tomorrow afternoon in a planned discussion about team affairs and arrangements for upcoming events.
Former Governor George Hodges helped secure the enabling act for the bridge that makes a new crossing possible. A county celebration is planned for Saturday at 7 30 PM in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with two bands. 2600 meals will be served and only foot travelers will march over the bridge to avoid congestion.
Warranty deeds recorded for Emmi May widow of Eudora Kansas transferring lots and blocks to D A Bond and wife for 1000 dollars Ebner Butler of Omaha transfers 8950 to Lavinia Wools covering parts of sections 8 15 20 totaling about 10318 acres N P Dodge Sr and wife transfer Lot 80 Block 1 Belmont Add Lawrence Kansas Minnie Naylor and N Dodge Jr with wife convey Lot 2 Belmont Add Lawrence from N P Dodge Jr and wife.
Reports say German Field Marshal von Mackensen’s army strikes heavy blows in Rumania, with sustained pressure from Moldavia to the Danube. Bridgeheads along the river face assaults as Russo-Romanian defense at Dobrudja holds, and 1300 prisoners claim to have been taken by Germans in Romania. In Mexico, Carranza forces under General Hernandez rout about 600 Villa Secheers at Terreres near Guerrero, yielding loot and prisoners.
Accounting faculty at the University of Kansas announces a short course on retail merchant accounting and management problems, to be led by H. D. Harner who recently returned from Buffalo and New York City. The session follows his attendance at economic meetings and involvement with instructor associations aimed at practical accounting instruction.
About 650 persons and firms in Dutch overseas commerce urge Premier Cort van der Linden to intervene against alleged unjust prize court rulings. They propose submitting cases to a Permanent Court of Arbitration if needed and urge commissions of experts to preliminarily examine the matter. Dutch merchants hold millions at stake.
Uncertain weather greeted the Pennsylvani a and Oregon football elevens as they prepared for the second annual East versus West contest at Tournament Park Pasadena in the Rose Pageant context. Oregon backers held a slight edge in the forecast while Pennsylvania was listed as the favorite by some bettors.
A collection of visitors and locals return to Baldwin and surrounding areas after holiday time. Della Pennock comes back to her Kansas school, families visit relatives in Baldwin, and teachers resume duties at Baker University while others travel to Lawrence and Topeka for visits or work.
London, Jan 2. The final draft of the Entente reply to President Wilson’s peace note has been approved by France and Britain and sent to Ethio and Russia with no changes. It may be delivered to American Ambassador William G. Sharp in Paris soon. Foreign Secretary Balfour influenced the draft, which mirrors the central powers note in length and cautious tone.
Washington on June 2 reports the department of agriculture estimated national crop value at 8,984,587,000 dollars for the last year. The figure shows a rise of 2,165,989,000 dollars over 1915 value and 2,867,206,000 dollars above the 1910-1914 average.
When sovereigns began hiring soldiers, funds came from commutation of ancient feuds, conversion of spoils of war, and additional direct taxation. The soldier’s stake in his trade rested on pay from the sovereign, loot, and the lure of adventure.
A court battle raises questions about the defendant's mental state and reliability in a bid to switch sides in a disputed legal matter. The case centers on truthfulness and the ability to participate in proceedings. Local officials and witnesses are expected to testify as the matter moves forward.
Kansas City deluged by reports on munitions orders. Prosecution of Dr Benton Hyde over murder charge of Cpl Thomas Snape draws court attention with Judge Porterfield stating no entitlement to charge. Lansing says Entente reply likely forwards to ten powers without delay.
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