President Wilson weighs new move in pacific diplomacy
Washington reports say President Wilson may issue one more peace proposal if entente replies fail to accept terms. Officials stress continued secrecy as negotiations proceed. Ambassador Gerard and Foreign Minister Julius Aniassy are cited amid efforts to shape a forthcoming peace term.
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Wilson
Mike
United’ States
Senate
United St
Gerard
Corri
von « Rethmann
Holweg
Ak Fon
Germany
Covnil Julius Aniassy
Entente
House
Atvised
Wilgbn al Qlong
Water Company Wins Tax Dispute Over Non Taxable Property
A Utah water company won a case against a state agency regarding taxes on non taxable property. The plaintiff protested taxes already paid. In another matter, George A. Siler sued Clarence W. Gould on a note and won about 700 dollars. The Greenlees case against Kansas Company was heard with evidence taken weeks earlier and a revival set for November term. the ledger is to be completed by December 22.
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Utc
Fudge
Sonart
Eginty Gamoners
Brevesan
George A. Siler
Clarence W. Gould
Sestordiy
Emis
Business Activity Records High Level in Federal Reserve Board Notes
Record volume of business activity shows across the nation with references to Peace Talks and commerce influence. Mentions Washington and various regional sectors including the East South and Midwest. Mentions ministerial statements and council summaries reflecting a high level of ongoing business activity.
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Washington
Cadsin
Mitie
Boars
Honrcil
Baptists and Methodists clash in volleyball loge night
A chaotic night action unfolds as Baptist and Methodist players grapple in a volleyball match. Christians and Union teams prepare to face Congregational opponents the next evening. The National Guard officers attend school, with several to remain for inauguration ceremonies Monday.
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Baptists
The
Christiana
Union
Chicago Union Stock Yards year report outlines 1916 livestock gains
The annual Chicago Union Stock Yards Company report shows 1916 total marketings at 509,620,028 with daily business averaging 1,649,300. Prices set across fat beef steers and other classes, war demand pushed cattle values, and droughts in Texas and the Northwest pressured supplies amid widespread packer contracts with warring European nations.
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Chicago
Chicago | Union Stock Yards
Mide! Public Today
Texas
Calle Sal
Honor convict Schapper risks loss of privileges in Fort Worth
Leavenworth parole violator Schapper appeared at the Fort Worth police station seeking leniency after overstaying his parole and lacking funds to return to prison. Warden Godding said the honor system remains intact with seventeen other prisoners having kept their word.
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Leavenworth
Schipper
Fort Cavenworth
Texas Penitentiary
Howee
Toy
Texas
Ut Grand Prairie
Kandua
Ttaiey Sclappar
Ward Godding
Schapfer
Don
Godsling
Taim
Fort Worth
Parl Werth
Sehupner
Warslon
Sehrupper
Seluipper
Pig iron production and exams noted in June dispatch
New York June report estimates national pig iron production at 39.449 million tons for the year, with 1915 output at 20.01 million. Open hearth furnaces add 4.21 million tons annually. Steel capacity under construction could reach 5.02 million tons per year. County teachers' exams set for January at the courthouse before the county board of examiners including O G Markh and F L. Lawrence High.
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New York
O. G. Markh
Baker
University
Ae Lawrence High
Douglas County Fair adds stock classes and prizes
The Douglas County Fair directors expanded the premium list to include four new stock classes for boys and girls, adding prizes up to 10 dollars for best finished stock. Dairy and beef cow classes were added, with two dairy and two beef classes. The move aims to boost youth involvement in stock raising and exhibit quality at fair time, with premiums awarded by competent judges.
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Douglas County
Fox
Rev Bleck to Lead First Presbyterian Church Sunday
The First Presbyterian Church at Ninth and Louisiana Streets prepares for Rev Bieck to begin his ministry. He will preach Sunday morning on What Saint Paul Put First in All His Preachings and evening on The Warle of the Lord. Bleck says he is German born and American by choice, and has served as minister for eight years. Improvements to the church parsonage include raising the roof and new hardwood, with completion in about ten days.
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Kirs¢ Presbyterian Church
Saint Paul
Wieck
Harbye Springs
Miltshuerch, Pa
Myo Tock
Germany
Heo
Ninth
Louisiana
Three Miners Killed in Tolahu Mine Explosion
Three miners died after a gasoline engine explosion at the Pittshore Lake Mine on the 400 sack level near Gilmore Idaho. Ten others entombed were rescued after hours trapped. several injuried, but belief remains that all will recover. Community meeting set at White School.
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Tolahu
Ditton
Mont. Dan
Pittshore Lake
Gilmore
Iaho
Aniél
Topeka meeting on school measure campaign
Representatives from state schools plan a Topeka gathering to discuss a bill for maintaining institutions. Willard Glasto of the Union and a University delegate will attend. Glasto reports growing support at Emporia and Manhattan colleges as pamphlets are prepared for legislators.
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Topeka
Wil Petus
Af. Et al Analuyini
Pufpos
Willard ‘Glasto
Gburity Club
Union
Wil
The
University
Glasto
State Normal
Emporia
States Agricultural College
Manhattan
Glasco
Foxy
Smeeticx
Thic
Man Falls Unconscious in Jewelry Store Incident
Clifford Schoolay collapsed unconscious while examining goods at E W Tarsons jewelry store yesterday afternoon. Dr G W Jones treated him and he was taken home after a brief alarm. Earlier he was struck by a ball on the back and later fell in Kansas City, suffering a deep facial gash and a brief stay in the emergency hospital.
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Clifford Schootey
Bom
E.W. Tarsons
G. W. Jones
Kansas City
Talen
Theniermency Hospital
Sehdaléy
Ainbil
Surgeons to Fill Places of British Volunteers in Army
London Jan 4 Telegraph reports plans to replace British doctors with American surgeons to allow Britons to enlist. Hundreds of military age surgeons in London hospitals wish to join the army but lack substitutes to permit departure.
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London
University Glee Club Plans Two Week Tour In March
The University Glee Club signs contracts for fourteen concerts on a Topeka to Texas tour in March. It is the longest trip in years with substantial preparation by the College of Fine Arts faculty. Dean Harold Gutler notes high demand for tenors and other singers.
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University Glee Club
Topeka
Eid
Texas
Sun
Mde
Glee
Meiders
Cakeeh
Pine Arts
Demant
Dean Hareid
Gutler
Union Terminal Delays Stall Chicago Freight Operations
Six month stoppage of the new union passenger and freight terminal project in Chicago continues despite efforts by Corneil and others. A cost estimate tops 400 000 with public works debates and stalled construction plans dominating city discussions alongside staff updates at the Daily Kansas and Society pages. Professor Strayer of Columbia University is slated to speak at the January 31 teachers meeting in Lafyrence, presenting on education department expansions.
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Chicago
I. Furson
Vegues
Kansay
Harry Pegues
Daily
Kansas
Lourd
Edwin Hullinger
Paul Plage
William FP Koester
Daryth Golye
Strayer
George D." Strayer
Teachers
Columbia University
Lafyrence
Lincoln School Board Expands with Two Ungraded Rooms
The Lincoln school board voted to add two ungraded rooms at cost not to exceed 2000 dollars for the south side in the Quincy Building and a portable building for the north side. A portable structure will be purchased after cost comparisons showed reconstruction was costly. The board also elected Holloway president to fill a vacancy created by Metcalf’s resignation, with other janitorial salaries set per committee recommendations.
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Utother Lawrence
Quincy
Vic Lincoln School
Lincolny
Tor
K.hollaway
Gwent Wilders
Metcalf
Aly
Holloway
Tubing
Jesperson
iMeAlistess
Bipes
Lincoln
Srahamas Ginrk
Mile Tan Discussion At Home Each University Student
Students at Leavenworth University discuss the permanent income bill for educational institutions during Christmas vacation. County Club Union led by Willard Glasco organized many clubs to host banquets where the bill was explained for parents and friends. The meetings covered the university’s needs and advantages, with literature provided to students to aid understanding.
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Was & Qnuch
Unica
Willard Glasco
University
Former Bandit Robbery Case Shrouded in Revenge Motive
Los Angeles reports a former bandit linked to a home robbery at Al Jemines residence. Police investigate as Jennings, recently returned from out of town, notes a revolver and valuables missing. He suspects a farmer-convict seeking revenge after being refused aid.
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Los Angeles
Calif
al Jemines
Satohs
Wis
Jennings
Pecammany
le Hail
Students Plan Musical Play The Chew of Normandy
University students present a physical entertainment titled The Chew of Normandy scheduled for January 15. Prof Downing and Mes Butler oversee the production with Leta Ellison Leah Sturrt Ray Gaffney Willard Anderson and Wendell Foster in leading roles. A Four Keyspiece orchestra from KK US will perform.
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Willy
Normandy
Imd
A. B. Downing
School of Fines Arts and Mes
Butler
Leta Ellison
Leah Sturrt
Ray Gaffney
Willard Anderson
Wendell Foster
KK. US
Specialist recruitment opens for quartermaster corps enlistment
A chaotic list of roles including clerks, machinists, carpenters, cooks, engineers, and many more outlines new Army recruiting for the quartermaster corps. Sandusky reports the adjutant general authorized acceptance of men passing physicals in these lines, with Rev W S Price leading evangelistic meetings at the United Brethren church in Kanwaka, assisted by Adolph M Werkenthin.
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Lmy
Douglas ‘County
Aeachers
United States Army
Quay Térmnaster
Jmen
Adjutant General
Sandusky
Mien
Whelein
Kanwaka
W. S. Price
United
Kanaka Inc
United Brethren Church
Price
Adolph, M.werkenthin
New Kaw river bridge becomes regular traffic channel
Traffic shifts entirely to the new Kaw river bridge as the Interurban moves to remove the temporary crossing. North approach finished and old bridge access reduced to Ela street routes. Officials may delay removing remaining old iron spans despite river ice concerns.
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Kaw River
Naw River
Tthe Bridge
Ela Street
Interubtp
Interurban
Kaw River Catfish Onni Triennial Jag
A garbled report details fish and bridge incident on the Kansas River, alongside mentions of liquor seizures, jail destruction, and early 20th century county actions. The text references confiscated alcohol, dumping into a jail basement, and past wholesale destruction.
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Kaw
Oni
Lawrence Highs Open Basketball Season at Home
The Lawrence Highs begin their 191% season tomorrow night at Manual Gymnasium against the Kansas City Kangas. Likely starters include Nelson, Meuffies, Ward, Andy McDonald, center. Wood Hale and guards. Others vying for spots are Mifflin Slair and Eastman. Superintendent H B Wilson of Topeka schools will address the Douglas County Teachers Association at the January 1 meeting.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Lawrence
Tomarry
Kangas City
Kangas
Manual ‘Gymnasian
Nelson
Meuffies
Andy
McDonald
Weed Hale
Mifflin
Slair
Eastman
Wilson
Bere H. B. Wilson
Topeka
Douglas County
Teachers: Association
Town celebration planned for New Bridge event
A town celebration for New Bridge events proceeds with officials from Kansas City and Pacific Line attending. Governor G indicated he'll be present. Dinner tickets and a theater program are planned for Saturday forenoon.
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J. Bristow
Joneka
Jim
Ofici
Pacific Mne
Prescots Kaill
Frei
Kansas City
Jornette
Jias
Population rise in Japan and Korea linked to growth
A historical note reports Japan's population totaling around 77 million, with Korea and Formosa included in the count. The data show a modest yearly increase of about 1 percent over the past four years, rising from roughly 16.8 million in Korea to a higher combined total. The figures reflect broad demographic growth across the region and indicate a steady population expansion for the era.
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Tokig
San
Korea
Formosa
Saghalien Island
Regained Speech Trial Opens as Deaf Wife Speaks
The case of Cordelia Kirkpatrick vs W Dera unfolds with expert testimony and a courtroom moment as Cordelia, long deaf, voices a partial word through support of sign language. The trial progresses amid audience and legal discussion on speech and voice. A local social and school events segment follows with the Cordley school Parent Teachers meeting planned and college league basketball updates.
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Wernsen
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