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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1916

Page

1

Riots in Youngstown Fire and Military Restore Order

Mass rioting spread from East Youngstown to the town center as troops moved in to quell clashes at the Youngstown Sheet & Tube plant. Police and guards fired on strikers, with injuries and fires reported, while saloons were ordered closed and residents warned to stay indoors amid the chaotic night.

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Rioting and Fire After Looting Shuts Down Town

Reports describe mobs looting a clothing store and saloons, setting buildings ablaze as a firestorm spreads. Clerks flee, crowds surge in the streets, and smoke covers the district. Militia is deployed after citizens armed themselves to defend Struthers across the Mahoning River.

Miinuke Stouk

Liquor Charge Leads to Jail for Young Suspects

A group of youths, including Webster, Groensae, Ube, and Baxeng, were jailed in the county for possessing and transporting whisky. The article details the scavenged gear, the failed plan for a supposed trip, and the conviction of several minors amid a chaotic arrest. Visiting from the Cand zone, Mrs. O. BR. Gimmond and family arrive in Canerence to visit relatives in New York.

T Khereth Webster Groensae Ubeson Baxeng Flac Faye Phillies Fisher Frank Litesate Candi Zone Gimmond Fitile Ayiehter Halbou Heights Canal “Zone MamwWo S Paret Mig RT. Palmer Noh Oliv Street Miontli Lawrence New York City

Court Review Alters Shawnee Rates Case

State Supreme Court modified a Shawnee County court ruling on telephone utilities rates. The decision hinges on the Kansas Utilities Act and the Emporia Telephone company schedule, with the commission denying an requested increase. The company has since filed new rules with the commission to align with the court order.

State Supreme Court Topekat Kans Dari Weslasas Shawnee Hearst Emporia Telephone Compriny Utilities Act Emporia Shawnee County Mypany Ie Commission Suel Vules Acation

People's Bank Elects Officers and Directors

At the meeting today, the People’s Bank elected a slate of directors including Liam Brometsick, a French pink boy, and William Sweeney. Alofrey Cashier and J. Sweeney were named cashier and assistant in a formal bank roster amid stockholders’ proceedings.

iPeople Hell Liam “Brometsick Willian T. of Sweeney Tews Visiik

University drama club stages ambitious Shatans play at Bowersnek

The University of Kansas Dramatic Club presents a student production titled The Witchine Hove featuring a cast of fifteen. Director Prof Arthur Mardtarvay leads a dedicated group rehearsing for weeks as the cast works through press deadlines and staging details. The show promises a dramatic, engaging performance in a vivid campus theater setting.

Augustus Aiwubers University Beamatic University of Kansas Chasen Witt Allestaa Ada Arthur Mardtarvay Uly Wilkida Itr Taddekeal

Lawrence We Be Milligan Engincer in the Survice Report

Milligan praised Lawrence yesterday during a visit with Superintendent Srinney at the Lawrence street site. The official noted the area’s beauty and said he would return to further assess Tawrenee in the upcoming inspections.

Lawrence Milligan Mbert Srinney Ny Lawrence Street Manyay Tawrenee Smutec

De Vine Yuting To Visit Laweehee Monday

De Vine Yuting, president of the Fraternal Att Enion, will arrive in Laweehee Monday with his issued hooded entourage and will take up his residence there, despite a public dispute over his policies.

de Vine Yuting Fraternal Att Enion Laweehee Momhty

Water Question Debate in Lawrence Stirs Public Interest

The Journal-World reports a heated community dispute over the water question in Lawrence. Businessmen push for swift action while city officials and the Water Company defend current plans and pricing. A public meeting and committee actions aim to settle the issue as the paper invites balanced letters from all sides.

Lawrence Muuber Dumitire Biik Siveet Wiley Company Jia Hest Ale Thie Water Company Tien Aide Pane Journal-World S Furl Journal World

Interurban progress in Lawrence street paving and trolley work

The Interurban Hauling reports the Lawrence city work advancing on Lovust street paving with cars not yet used for lanes. The trolley track is nearly finished though ballast is pending. dedication plans for the South Lawrence project are set for 7 o'clock with league members arranging the formal ceremony.

Lawrence Dul Freiedd Tiwe Union Pacific South Lawrence Nike

City seeks injunction over gas rates in Lawrence case

City attorney Thames Warley filed in Shawnee district court for a permanent injunction to stop the state utilities commission from enforcing its order on gas sale prices and minimum charges. The suit argues the Lawrence franchise allows free gas for city buildings and challenges a 50 cent monthly minimum, warning that if the franchise is upheld, gas prices could rise to 30 cents per thousand.

Atttorney Thames Warley District Court of Shawnee Wdnny Auppliz Ainape Ton State Utilities Commission Lawrence Kansas Natural Gas Company Akebison Topeka Kansas Nas Vetarn Mthities Co Cousmnissioneys City Absorhey Ity Toston Gland Fiarley Pall Fe Gras Gompany Lawrenge

Short Course Attendants Grow, Lawrence Merchants Expected

Prof F Atlausileli of the university ext department hosts a February short course in Lawrence with committees of welcome and entertainment. Attendants from sixteen towns including Valley, Hiawatha, Great Bend, Newton, Ottawa, Hillsboro, Col Springs, Norton and others will attend February 7 to 11, with merchants signifying strong interest and expected attendance to exceed 1915.

F. Atlausileli Kansas Universas Asiaw Lawrence Ionduetiti University L Jlton Acho Lear Sram Neal Valley Hiawatha

University Groups Plan War Relief Entertainment Drive

A university committee including John Gleissner and W. I. Dodds forms under Chancellor’s guidance to supervise Belgian and Armenian relief efforts. Prof. Millis advocates a first-week event to raise funds, with a publicity drive led by Registrar Geo. G. Foster and others to aid Armenians and Polish relief as conditions worsen abroad. The initial drive previously raised $300 and organizers hope for broader support.

Bile University S Ofdice John Gleissner Sec Leland x Phoipson Lg Men Shident Conneil W. I. Dodds Stulta Simmons Jerry Stilwell Glaztman Mithem Ian Prof Millis Mie Motha Y. Aly Geo. G Foster Tolisi Poleissner A. Millis Was Wil Stark Rampaljee Armenia Inv Tharowar Avarding Prisrnt Committee

Ac Quisition of Book Plates for Library Exhibit

Presented a Volume of Book Plates by Dr AL WL Clark detailing an American Cellese Book Plate collection. The note describes the book’s compilation by the Grey College, with Dr Clark as collector, and includes practical information on the plates and their desirability for study.

A. Beatiful Hileary AL WL Clark Lazy Parker

Werensen hearing delayed in aiding Amy Martin case

Willie Werngen remains in jail as the preliminary hearing is pushed to Tuesday at 9 oclock. He faces charges of counseling and abetting Amy Martin in the alleged assault that endangered George Hoyt.

Amy Martin Willie Werngen Wernsen Amy Mi Tiearze Hoyt

Fr A. U. Officers Installations Highlight Athens Count Event

An evening in Athens County featured installation of officers for Fr A U, with mention of tonight’s ceremony and the newly installed officers led by Moursiag, Starkwegathier, Simons, and Anna among others. The sparse readable text notes a formal gathering and local attendance.

A. U Insalles Moursiag Athens Starkwegathier Simons Vier Anna’ Tindales

Trust Company Election Officers and Directors Chosen

Today the stockholders of the Perking Trust company met to elect officers and directors. Paxake Wilde Keasnrer was named president and Perki Protseh was elected as director. The gathering proceeded at the Market Ca with officers to be announced.

Erkins Perking Trust Company Perki

Protest Mail Interference Reported to London Ambassador

The United States has sent to Ambassador Page in London instructions to present to European powers regarding mail interference from the United States to new neutral states.

Jay.ashington United States Ambassador Page London

Had An Attack of Grip

Harry Davis, a streetcar motor worker, suffered a grip attack as he moved through the city. He was temporarily unable to continue his shift, receiving assistance from a passerby before regaining steadiness.

Harry Davis

Conference Session At Topeka Church Addresses Civic Life

A Topeka Baptist church session heard Robert Gordon discuss work and city life, noting defects and remedies in democratic procedures. Dr Lyons spoke on education as a key factor in denominational growth, with hopes for a raised fund by September 1.

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Painting Attracts Attention at University Window Display

A painting titled Children Wandering Down a Path has drawn interest at the Ei Tu Phil store window. Gladys Nelson, a university graduate, is noted for her artistic promise and potential future in the arts.

Wil Racatians Gladys Nelson Aifi

Lawrence WA City Officials Question Utilities Order

Galen City attorney Wescott spoke with Mayor W J Franci by phone yesterday. They asked about the city of Lawrence’s plans following a recent utilities commission order. City Attorney Barley was referenced during the Topeka call as being present.

WA. Stone Galen City Wescott W. J. Franci Jong Lawrence Utilities. Commission Galena Topeka Lawrenen

Suffrage Favorability Reported in Washington Senate

The Susan Anthony amendment providing suffrage was reported favorably by the Senate in Washington. James 8. reports the progress of the suffrage measure as it moves through the legislative stage.

Washington, Jas Susan Anthony Senate

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