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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1916
Page
1
President hastens from his honeymoon to Washington amid reports Persia carried a gun. Consul General in Egypt confirms the detail as the crisis grows with Austrian and Italian diplomacy, plus U S officials weighing responsibility and response. Washington and Vienna scramble to clarify nationality of survivors and the rising tension over the sinking saga.
Washington reports George E. Roberts of National City Bank says South American trade may rebound to Europe after the war, depending on American investor interest. He notes six months of hedging, with exports from South America declining while imports rise, and credit curtailment hampering activity. He predicts some trade diverted to the United States may remain as new investments form.
Flighty dispatches report a German government stance on a peace expedition. Members of a party are to travel by rail from Copenhagen and Lanvilon through Ayrimy, with papers and passports checked as authorities debate authorization and safety. The voyage aims to press a peace agenda amid political resistance and security concerns.
Kansas City Journal founder and noted journalist and statesman Van Horn died at age 91. A veteran of Kansas civic life, he helped shape local media and public affairs across decades, leaving a lasting imprint on the city’s journalism landscape.
Members of First Baptist Church will hold its annual officers election after a basket supper tomorrow evening. Attendees are urged to bring baskets and share in the meal while the church conducts the vote.
Police raided the premises on December 14 and found liquor tied to a liquor case. Janet Dixon and others were fined 100 dollars and given 30 day jail terms. Appeals filed. case to be settled in district court. Evidence linked the liquor to nearby Pennsylva street residence.
Regular weekly merchants meeting will be held tomorrow at the Merchants Association dining hall. Reenter ids and matters of importance to discuss include matters of interest to all members. A short business session will follow the luncheon conclusion.
Governor Capper will address the Donelis County Five Miers Toshi gathering, planned to be held in Lawes. Attendance is expected to be large, with venue and exact time to be announced depending on attendance numbers. The event organizer noted the location is still undecided and a later update will follow.
The Firemen's Feed annual dinner was held at the department quarters. Members gathered for a festive meal with turkey, stuffing, vegetables, and desserts. Officer McKissack investigated a fatal shooting, while the force prepared for duty after the event.
Fragmentary weather notice shows a Kansas region forecast with unsettled conditions. Mentions p m yesterday and a.m today, with hints of showery and colder conditions in the north. Source text is garbled and partial.
A funeral for Judge Benson was held in Ottawa with about 40 guests, including A Norton and R Te Lafwrence. Speakers honored his public service and religious life as the community sang Near lyric Kindly Light, while Benson’s wife described his wish to be attended only if possible.
Dodgtis county reports three scarlet fever cases in one family in School District 38. The county rural schools have resumed classes after the holiday despite the ongoing illness and tentative effects on attendance noted by officials.
State positions to be filled include guards at prisons, attendants at asylums, various hospitals and schools, and supervisors. Examinations will be held for eligibility, with dates set for January 11 and related postings to follow.
Receipts show tax collection paused, leaving totals unsettled. Letters and notices sent to taxpayers may be delayed, with the treasurer's records not yet updated for the current period.
Zach Green said to have taken a goal from cars. Zael Cyeert, a colored man, was arrested by city officers after incidents described as stealing coal near the Sap Creek area. Authorities note a state warrant may be issued on felony charges.
A woman suffered severe burns at 1139 Newier Street when her home ignited. Neighbors reported she could not be extinguished quickly. doctors fear she may not fully recover. Misses Wazel and Estelle plan to return from Fulton, Missouri, with further updates expected at the train tomorrow morning.
The Ministerial Alliance met today at the town hall with speaker Jay Ly Ee Stauffer presiding. Officials addressed questions of interest to the body and discussed aims of the alliance in formal session.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions attracting followers and refers vaguely to a person or group without clear names dates places or actions, offering no verifiable event or outcome for a proper news item.
SL Kern of the A U elain department departs tomorrow for Louisville Kentucky to look after Union business and related matters.
Vernon Kellogg, former University of Kansas student and professor, spoke to the University Club on the need to keep Amerigan relief flowing to Belgium and extend aid to Poland. He warned that stopping supplies would soon drive starvation, and emphasized passage through Russia for Poland. Kellogg expects to return to Europe to aid relief work, as members of the University Club heard in Lawrence.
A report from Llanhaltars details a provincial delegation returning Saturday with multiple prizes. The event highlights winners in categories led by a secretary and officials, with four private winners taking first prizes and a prize near Vinland noted among the results.
A garbled New Year’s misdial in a Kansas City area town involved Mayor W. J. Francisco and a joker, leading to a playful exchange. A subsequent report mentions an operation on a person named Donald Chirk, with a hospital update stating the patient is recovering well.
Miss Gladys Nathbn of Baldwin arrived in Lawrence yesterday to visit at the home of her sister Miss N N Murphy. The fragment notes the cordial visit and family connection in a brief social item.
Dr DeVilbnsg head of the child hygiene bureau of the state health board will address an open meeting at Trinity Lutheran church in Lawrence on Tuesday evening January 1. The talk outlines child care rights and is expected to draw mothers clubs and women’s groups.
A public meeting is called for Thursday evening January 6 at the high school auditorium to discuss appointing a welfare officer for Lawrence. City officials and Federation of Clubs members have urged action. a temporary officer, H W Boltz, has served briefly. Despite calls, commissioners say current budget cannot fund a qualified officer at 60 dollars monthly, and a salary around 500 is needed.
Coates, once charged with a quarrel and assault, changed his plea to guilty after officers questioned his earlier stance. He was sent to the rock pile to work, with two other prisoners already at the site this morning. Pliny Strode and Edward Boyd were among those toiling, while Boss Rennick was released after forfeit of a fine.
Epidemic sweeping the university population has led to student absences weeks before the Christmas holidays. Authorities report many students ill, with several hospitals noting rising admissions and campus buildings undergoing repairs to cope with the strain.
Bridge crew delays placing cable towers as weather delays stretch several days. Foreman states work paused while conditions improve and crews await clearer skies before resuming tower placements.
A rattled British report notes the steamer Glengyle sunk with heavy losses. The vessel, described as one of the largest steamers, is said to have been owned by a company, with scant details on crew or exact tonnage.
Fragmented text notes a commission session tomorrow with bills to be taken up. The city clerk’s office is described as busy with bill preparation and active scrutiny. A stray line mentions a man lost in thought, hinting at distraction or difficulty.
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