Raider Sunk Rumor Circulates In London and New York
Reports from New York and London claim a German raider sunk a British steamer in the Atlantic and that the Voltaire may be in Bermuda after capture. Details are scarce, with ships and location unconfirmed, but rumors spread among steamship circles and Lamport and Holt deny official confirmation.
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New -York
Atlantic
Lamport and Holt Lines
Bermuda
Fings
Berpyuda
Gablé
London
British Econion
North Sea
Entente Reply Ready on Wilson Peace Note
London Jan 10 The entente powers have approved the reply to President Wilson and the note asking belligerents to state their aims. Delivery is to be made at Tunis if approved. Publication of the text will be deferred for 48 hours after it reaches the American government.
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Peare
London
Wilson
Prade
Tunisy
Finnish Checker Cohorts Miss Methodical Match Up
In Lawrence, Vinland checkers players prepared for a planned clash against Finland cohorts. Opponents failed to appear at the last moment, leaving the Lawrence camp unsure of what happened to the Vinlanders and resulting in an unplayed battle.
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Finland
Lawrence
Forte
Thei
Gino
Drunk Liquor Cars Reported Crossing State Lines
A report from Mr. Holmes recounts seeing booze cars traveling from Joplin to Miami and across the Kansas-Oklahoma border. He notes guards and fences along the road, with drivers claiming a protected railroad section on the front of the cars to deter theft.
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Jor. Hones
Joplin
Miami
Holmes
Daplin
Kansas
Oklahoma
Lecampton plans four new stores after fire setback
The four modern store buildings will be rebuilt at Lecampton following a fire. Construction funds totaling 6000 are allocated. Work is to resume in the early spring with restoration aimed at a swift return to business.
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Lecaimptan Builelee Asenpi
Health Talk By Dr H L Chambers At Gaywa Club
Dr H L Chambers of this city is asked to speak before the Gaywa Men’s Club Tuesday evening January 16 on public health and abstaining from heart nurse. The event draws interest as Dr W A Bowell, formerly of this city, is noted as a strong supporter.
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H. L. Chambers
Ol“Gaywa
Ottawa
Tawrense
Pederavel
Buffalo Bill Cody Dies In Denver Home At 12 05 PM
Col Wm F Cody frontier scout and soldier died at 12 05 PM in Denver at his sister's home. His wife and daughter rushed from Cody Wyoming to be at his bedside, joined by his Denver sister Mrs L J Decker. The report notes his long career and close kin nearby. The article also mentions upcoming University Concert Course number by pianist Fanny Bloomfield Zeisler slated for January 25 in Chicago. Zeisler, born in Austria and raised in America, has performed since 1888 in major cities and is a member of Alpha Gamma? sorority.
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L. J. Decker
Denver
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Vienna
Wider Izkyseli
Alpha Gli’ Umea
Thaw Indicted In Kidnapping Case Moves Across Cities
Harry K. Thaw indicted for kidnapping and assault in Kansas City and linked to the Stanford White case is reported traveling from Pittsburgh to Washington then to New York and Philadelphia. Police in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia pursue warrants while Thaw’s status and actions remain unclear amid conflicting reports from January.
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Geo
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Yesten
Punten
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Ute
Piano Recital Planned at Hall With Free Admission
Basil Gamatiet will present a piano recital Monday afternoon at the hall, with no admission charge. Students and others invited to attend. the event marks a notable moment in local musical education, following praise of past instructors and a period of organized student activity.
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Henry
Lawrence
Basil Gamatiet
Phiy
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Bridge Rebuild Plan emerges after county talks
Leavenworth and Kansas counties reach deadlock over rebuilding the Kaw River bridge at Eudora. Commissioners say work will start once preliminary steps are completed, with costs to be shared by both counties. The damaged span has not carried traffic for two years after a dynamite incident and ongoing disrepair.
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Leavenworth County
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State Utilities Commission
Big Meeting for Members Tomorrow in Lawrence
A Lawrence chamber of commerce meeting announced a luncheon and a push to double membership. Seven new members were added and more names are expected as committees urge public awareness and invite all citizens, including nonmembers, to attend and join.
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Heavk
Lawrencee
Lawrence
The
Kansas University
Strang
J. Will Kelly
Toneks
Mai
Kelly Ty
Kelly
BE. Stauffer
Trinity Lutheran Church
August I. Tierson
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T. Frink
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CL 'McNawe
Xo University
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TH. B. Ober
Actin
Kansas Weather Report Summary
A weather note reports yesterday and today with fair conditions. It notes much colder air moving in from the south in the eastern portion, with a cooler outlook for tonight and Thursday.
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Dani
Teachers Wanted Dozens of Calls At University Office
The University of Education reports a heavy demand for teachers with dozens of job calls on file in Prof W I Johnson's office. Many teachers have left due to health, low pay, or better opportunities in the commercial world, while students hesitate to interrupt studi es for teaching posts.
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Johnson
School of Education
Sprincipalshin
Topeka Welfare Board Ruling Reevaluated
Secretary Sparks among merchants in Topeka as welfare board reconsiders new working day ruling for women. Proceedings unclear but case continued with parties presenting arguments and stalls in the hearing this afternoon.
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Sparks
Topeka
Byparks
Commerce
Welfare Howre
Third Conference at Woodland Park in Kansas
The Wichita era Announced the third conference of the Evangelical Association Kansas branch to be held at Woodland Park, with pastors, missionary societies, and youth groups attending. Speakers not yet finalized. attendance expected to surpass prior years, featuring Lawrence and Kansas City delegates and a scheduled ending program.
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Rea
Wendhind
Chirkadste
Aly
Iwanyce
Kansas
The
Evangelical Association
Tyee Loonside
Thi Sears
Schawl
Tee Werma
Missionary Society
Lawrence
Merchants Bank Reports Best Year in History
The Merchants National Bank held its annual meeting to review officers reports and the bank’s results for the year. Profits reached about 106000 with capitalization near a quarter million, signaling strong performance and planned continuity under experienced directors including Shaw and Wilken.
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Salferial
J. Werand
Lawrendes
Shaw
Tauwrenec
Mhan Baldwin
Dong County
F. Wilson
Senate
Yi Wilken
Cller Bros
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J. We Shaw
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C. Whipple
Burk
Pioeren
Fragmented OCR note on band reception and compliments
An unclear OCR passage mentions a Regiment Band playing at a reception and compliments received. It references Lawrence and a gubernatorial event context with two entities and interrupted phrases. No clear names or dates are fully readable.
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Lawrence
Gover Oral
Pheves
Iaus
Han Hawree
Weather Drives Potatoes to Weathered Shipments
A fragmented weather note describes unusually cold conditions in December affecting potato shipments. The frost damaged potatoes as ships arrived unprepared, causing losses and spoilage. The text references the potato men and frost protection failures during the harsh spell.
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Adelta
House debate opens with 18 bills proposed in Kansas Legislature
In Topeka Kansas today the House introduced 18 proposed enactments as part of a thrift program. Senate had no bills by noon recess. House trimmed Governor Capper’s message copies from 2500 to 1000 and reduced case rules reports. Representative Wilmoth proposed a constitutional amendment to allow all main improvements and a three fourths verdict amendment. Senate clash over senators serving on Ways and Means committee ended 18 to 17 with focus on jobs and institutional support.
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Kens
Senate
House
Capper
Wilmoth
Cloud Lounty
Senior Play Prize Contest At University
Few compete for senior play prize as University dramatists announce a contest with manuscripts due and a winner to be chosen by a committee of students. Gambiner won last year and may repeat. the 2 names will be revealed later. The winning play will be developed by the senior class and put on next month.
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Department of Rur Dramatic
Gambiner
Prote
BEAT BACK TIE RUSSEANS Germs Repuwlye Atad saj Nga and i Rumania
Counter attacks push Russian forces southwest of Tiga and along a main front. Reports say Soviet troops were repelled with heavy losses, as Romanian and allied commands claim gains in the Carpathian valley and Rozse-G war theater.
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Saysle
Jeu
Stronerr
Tiga
Sana
Cusing
Law? Natianal Bant No Chanze At Elestien Affair
Fragmentary OCR item notes a banking or financial incident with misread names Hill Suline cashier and Georse Be, assistant agshier, and several initials. References a Lawrence elpetian re-alcetants weresidley Teving and individuals Bartelaa Henter Clever G. Ro Schistte A DL Weaver.
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Elestien
Elpetian
Watkin s Bank Election Result Reported
Local election results from Watkin s Bank area show unclear outcomes with names such as Tanke Three and Wirth or hostrel ars of the Wat ns. The report references Asher, WF, Haren, and digertars ets ALS 4. 200, indicating fragmented OCR text rather than a clear result.
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Wirth
Hostrel Ars
Wat Ns
Westar Asher
WF. Haren
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Unclear fragment hints at a local event Saturday
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Saturday event described as pleasant with some numbers and a crowd but details are unreadable. The text mentions tiles, betting, and people present but names, places, and outcomes cannot be determined.
Capper Calls for Fewer Laws and Board Consolidation
Kansas Governor Arthur Capper urged a lean legislative session favoring few new laws and consolidation of state boards. He spoke of trimming government, guarding against lobbyists, and pushing economy. Capper backed boards consolidation, smaller judiciary, and streamlined offices to cut waste and speed business, with amendments and future votes slated.
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Kansas
Injunction Filed Over Building Fixtures and Laundry Area
A court action seeks an injunction against removal of fixtures and laundry areas covered by a mortgage. The suit names local parties and involves use of a building and associated machinery. Proceedings aim to preserve status while the case unfolds in court.
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Din Sini Hi
Smortag
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