Allied and Turkish Offensives In World War I Headlines
British army in Mesopotamia reportedly surrounded at Kut El Amara as Turks advance. German forces begin Champagne offensive near Massaignes capturing positions and taking prisoners. Paris dispatch notes heavy fighting on both sides with French and British casualties.
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Ifesepotaniia
Mesopotamia
Berlin
Dan
Kut-El-Asmara
Constantinople
Mesovataria
Acvaradius
Vorlin
Fineman
Champagne
Massaignes
Ear Maisons de Chirmpagne
Ue Gorwans
Rehr Guard
Furnes
Celestiary
Explosion at DuPont Powder Plant Kills Three in New Jersey
A January blast at the DuPont Powder works No 1 plant in Carney Point New Jersey killed three workers and injured others. Officials said the cause remains unknown and there is no evidence of outside involvement. The superintendent denied reports of government agents or bombs and confirmed the victims were employees who were outside the main buildings at the time.
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Philadelphia
Pai
DuPont Powder Works
Carney Point
N. J
Maint Puthdings
Cireultion
Steservice Wien
DuPont Podaree Hinl
Satelliite Susptei
Wilmington
Del
Liv Miles
Double Killing Follows Quarrel in Joliet Office
A woman deserted her husband to live with John Robart, a wealthy Joliet man. After an argument at Robart's office, she shot him and then killed herself. Robart, 41, reportedly left West Philadelphia seven years ago with four children. Lillian Piper, described as a waitress, had been living with him. The incident left Robart mortally wounded. doctors initially doubted his chances, but he died. The woman’s motive centered on her relationship with Robart and his past, including his family history and church involvement.
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Yan
Siniel Robart
Hobart
Ulriel
West
Philadelmia
Bke
Lillis Diper
Robart
Gerlinsbind
Richmond
Ous
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Quan
Joliet Wolin Pon Pany
Methodist Church
Manslaughter Charge After Kansas City Car Crash
A motor car collision early yesterday near Kansas City injured six and killed two high school students returning from a Pony Malt event. Ralph J. Seutey Eugene Swartz and Fred Balers face manslaughter counts as investigates determine driver responsibilities and possible contributing factors.
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Tan
Chives
Payette
Ralph J. Seutey
Tony
Eugene Swartz
Fred Balers
Einai Willy
Etheeseane
Aevident
Tnbse
Work Progress on South Abutment Pier Excavation at River
A dense account describes excavation for south abutment piers along the river, with crowds on the bank observing the pneumatic compressor plant and hoisting operations. Builders set up a large storage building, concrete forms, and a crib near the nest trestle as a conveyor yard handles gravel and stone for the new tidal works.
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Oyas
Hedricks
Trent
Haron
Fai
Aly Tonerele
Ander
Ieee
Lorient
Robbery at the Merchants Athletic Era in Lawrence
Police report a break in at the Merchants Athletic era building. Thief pried basement window, stole cigars, bowling tickets, keys, and stock. evidence includes footprints and a latch broken in. No money taken. housekeeper observed thief entering last night and fled through rear alley.
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Lawrence Police
Emn
Merchants Athletic
Merchants
Opera
Ariel Av
Lycras
Dogs Help Education Funded by Tax Revenue
A fragmentary report notes that a new dog taxation ordinance makes dogs taxable property and funds education. The City of Lawrence receives monies to support school upkeep this year, indicating general revenue from dog taxes contributing to local schools.
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Lawrence
Kansas Weather Report Looks for Snow and Chill
A Kansas weather note reports a Friday day with fresh northerly snow showers and cold conditions. The brief mentions wind and potential travel impacts as officials monitor conditions across the state.
Institute holds panel institute for Indian workers education
A Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska and nearby states program opens lectures for teachers farmers and housewives. The sessions aim to include men and women in safety and education discussions at the State University and affiliated colleges as part of a series of panel institutes planned for the region.
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Kansas
Oklahomta
Nil
Nebraska
Amd
Sefegy
Iren -Aqisas University
Hell
Judy Vigor
Lawrie
Mit Foren
Injured Boy Suffered Severe Wound After Coastside Fall
Fred Jaedicke injured while coastling at Salatdiy park when his seal worn chanel collis ion with a btnny caused a gash in the back. Five stitches required. condition not dangerous but stay for checks in a few days.
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Fred Jaedicke
Sita
Caaythig Wi
Jin
Traveled in Blizzard Delays Montana Engineer's Trip
Holmes, son of Fy Ro Holmes, journeyed from Ho feng Montana toward Tawrenere in severe winter conditions. The Northern Pacific project engineer faced two days of wagon travel in 23 degrees below zero as blizzard winds halted work for six months, delaying frost season projects.
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C. B. Holmes
Montana
CR Holmes
Holmes
Hofeng
Mont
Tlulmes
Fulmes
Hale
Deaths of Mes Toms Herald Tragic Local Farewell
Mrs Cya A Toms died after a six month illness at 21 Wisconsin Street Sunday evening. She leaves a husband, J W Toms, and two sisters Mrs F L Walhorn and Mrs Bertha McNish. Funeral services at First Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon. Interment in local cemetery.
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Cyaa
Toms
FL. Walhorn
Wisconsin Street
Shiv
Jushandy Lat Faber
Me Yilid
Slice
Bertha McNish
Dr Young Arrives at Lawrence Residence
Dro M. AL Young, president of the Fraternal Aid Unions, and Mrs Young arrived from Denver to take up residence at 1087 Gene Nessoe Street in Lawrence. He expressed happiness to be there but noted a slight delay in his household arrival which affected plans to open the residence.
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M. AL Young
County Examinations for Teachers Certificates Held Soon
County examinations for teachers certificates will be conducted January 28 and January 23 at the county courthouse. The tests are set by County Superintendent CR Hawley and an examining board of six. The site is Baker University and Lawrence High School. About twelve to fifteen prospective teachers plan to take the higher grade certificate.
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Yeachers
Douc
CR. Hawley
Boar
Alarkbamy Deday
Baker University
FS i. New
Y M C A Directors Meet Tomorrow at Association Building
The Y M C A board of directors will hold their monthly meeting tomorrow at noon in the association building. A meal will be served. The note mentions routine items and family names in Des Moines and nearby areas as part of the local notice.
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Y.M. C
Association
ASK REHEARING ON USE OF OLD BRIDGE INDIANA CITY
A Topeka filing seeks a rehearing before the utilities commission on allowing the interurban to cross the old Nancis River bridge this winter. Attorney J B Amick presents the petition, with specifications to strengthen the span and repair the structure without interrupting traffic. If approved, a hearing will set a timetable for section by section reconstruction lasting about thirty days.
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Amick
Topeka
Kansas
Nanises
Lawrenen
Tomorrow Election Day New Directors for City YM
Nominating committees submit names for trustees and officers for the City YM likely in May. The article lists Hinie and George Lay as officers of trustees with votes to be tallied. The piece notes a tie vote and ongoing analysis of the election process.
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Potinwrdre
Hinie
Ane
George
Duiring
Hye Day
Spur activity on river bridge project delays
Interurban spur work to lay material for a new Kaw River bridge will cross Bridge Street and push track across the fill. Commissioners consider widening Bridge Street to accommodate trolley poles, while Missouri Valley Bridge Company awaits completion of the spur and trestle west of Bridge Street.
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Campany
Kaw
Inter Urban
Vutorinredd de
Bridge Street
Bride, Street
Bride
Commends Idea of Rural Schools as Community Centers
N F Daum, head of Mauis schools, visits with Hawley Doug as County official. He praises using rural school buildings as community centers but warns it harms pupils if overextended. He cites personal experience of costly school construction redirected to multi use spaces.
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N. F. Daum
Fy Maun
Mauis
Abe Danm
State Census Figures Show Population Shifts in Kansas
The census reports Kansas population at 1.67254 million, up about 1 percent since 1905. Douglas County is listed among counties with growth and several others remain smaller. statewide gain contrasts with declines in several counties.
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Kansas
Douglas County
Hirty
Jay
Kansas Delegate Reports on Journey Amid War News
A Kansas delegate writes from aboard a ship of the expedition bound for Europe. He describes wartime delays, meetings with officials, and the mood among the party as they face British naval blockades and Norwegian contacts while seeking peace and progress.
Washington Decides on War Plans Amid Military Talks
Chief of staff outlined war contingency views to Garrison and warned plans hinge on rain and evolving conditions. Merchant's Athletic Club event begins tomorrow night with participants named in terse notes and partial schedules.
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Washington, F.C
Mil Scott
Bill Learing
Old White Way System Removal Delayed by Weather
Lawrence as the old white way lighting system is retired, weather uncertainty may push construction into next month. The project progress hinges on engineer approval and adequate work by City Prison labor, with the Larger! Railway company to install and all lines removed from poles along the streets.
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Lawrence
Lastaveeck
Fez
Neal
Massachusetts
Cleland
Devillbiss Talk Set For Luther Broth rhood Meeting
Dr DeVilbiss, head of child hygiene, will speak at Trinity Lutheran church in Lawrence tomorrow night under the Luther Brotherhood's auspices. The address on The Right of the Child is open to the public. Attendance expected to be small. speaker’s prior topics have drawn interest at state league gatherings. The meeting opens at 7 o clock.
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Lutheran Brotherhood
A. DeVilbiss
Trinity Laitherdin Dhal
Lawrence
Luther Brotherlaul Ty
Lomarrow Wight
State League of Qunied
Ottawa Sheriff Detained in Lawrence on Theft Charge
Reportedly no evidence found linking Sheriff Nick Iohnson of Franklin to thefts in Ottawa. Officers indicated the case involved missing items and a suspected robbery in Lawrence. Investigators noted lack of concrete leads and warned against speculating amid ongoing inquiry.
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Lawrence
Sherif Nick Iohnson
Frankin
Wendy
Fiurdy
Douglas
Mabin
Ottaw
Wai
Johnson
Andy
Speaking Of Platitudes In Advertising And Its Reach
An excerpt discusses advertising as not exact science yet capable of localized, concentrated impact. It notes ads can pair dealers with consumers, suggesting placement in daily newspapers. The Bureau of Advertising at the American Newspaper Publishers Association invites retailers to request their book.
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