Mexican Disorders and U.S. Citizens Threats Reported
Dispatches from El Paso describe Mexican disorders overshadowing Americans with claims of raids near Madera, Chihuahua. Reports allege Villa aims to strike American camps and prompt U.S. intervention, while U.S. authorities debate action and potential mobilization in response to border violence and Mexican attacks.
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el Paso
Jose Routrignes
Madera
Chilisilata
Americais
Rodriguez
Rodrigues
Santa del Missaére
Reyna
Lopes
Bollarr
Hanutits
Chihualma
Kntal
State Department
Sol Neva
Phelps
Alexico
Cartanal
Amd
Theoldee Noosevell
Solar
Neuere Mle Avn Prenwarty
Alvondl
Tylen
Merchants Prepare For Varying Welcome Plan At Meeeliands Event
An early draft outlines badges and repairs for visiting merchants during a street festival and concert season. The plan includes a welcoming wall, spectator seating, and safety measures, with references to local associations and a large arm exhibit by Wandles. A volleyball night is listed with matches between Baptist Methodist Congress participants and other groups. A separate court case notes Justice Wise fining Baldwin for a local gambling incident, with a $20 penalty and jail time.
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Meeeliands A and
Mitaesr
Lawrence
Diane
Welconge
Feornguen
Postponed Federation Meeting Amid Health Concerns
The federation postpones a meeting due to attendance issues and a pastor named Petry Haworth from the Paonds church being ill. The note mentions Mr. Testers ines and a case with a heart problem, with minor improvement reported today.
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Testers
Rey
City police acquire 20-30 caliber rifles for emergencies
Officials acknowledge prior preparedness gaps and announce three 20-30 caliber rifles have been received and stored in the police office. Officers will be equipped with revolvers and rifles for ordinary duties, while remaining ready to confront bank robbers or armed criminals if needed. A firearms proficiency plan and practice range tournament may be organized to build marksmanship skills.
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Lawrence
Polive
Miavor Frantcisco
Attack Report Shapes News From Salomiki Front
A distant dispatch describes a large bombardment along the British defensive line near the Duivan zone with ongoing activity Monday. Reports mention the sinking of a liner off the Irish coast and Greece summoned to the Kaiser’s bedside as tensions swirl across Europe amid Austrian offensives and shifting naval actions.
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Rome
Dan
Salovski
Pritish
Duivan
Mock Trial Hears Peculiar Verdict at Elks Hearing
An Elks mock trial ended with a peculiar verdict last night in Lawrence. Jurors, including foreman Lane and Otto Fischer, found the defendant guilty as presented by the witness panel while a secondary verdict declared the presiding witness guilty, reflecting a complex, theatrical proceeding.
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Elks
Ford
Kansas
Seidel
Funk
Amiek
Amd
Mitchell Lo
Welther Ail
Fred Clarke
Defomtad
Faok
Thiel Meas
Smae
Hurboish
Benson Court Foameg
Deke Melone
Tet Jones
Gher
Goa
Lanemin
Foreman
Otto Fischer
Fal Waldersén
Grant Herod
Fruhement
Baldwin Miurnes Call For Stewart FamilyAlert
Was called to Baldwin yesterday on account of the seriousness of his mother LW es Stewart. Stewart was improved in the morning but in a very grave condition.
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Stewart
Baldwin
Social Service League Helps with Clothing for Needy
The Social Service League urges use of old clothes for relief of needy families in Lawrence. Donations placed with the league or Dr. Stauffer will be spent for maximum aid, distributing garments to children and retirees alike as summer approaches.
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Porgutatis of Law
Rence
Social’ Service “League For Distribution
Social Service
Lawrence
St. li
PR. Stauffer
Concert at Presby terian Church Promises Notable Music Evening
Music club announces a concert at Presby terian Church featuring Antonio Sila, piano, with a varied program including Chopin Polonaise Op 42 and Liszt pieces. Performers listed include Miss Merker, Miss Mayeker, and Miss Meeker with Mr Brown on piano and Mr Lovelace as conductor.
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Presbyteria
Lider
Antonio Sila
Eoilist
Mie
Moker
Sapinn
Cand
Bere Brown
Pianish
Chopin
Misy
Mrhei Charwims
Ted
David Ero
Merker
Canforth
Tel Mavesnen
Hayton
Senur Sala
Butige
Lelssitay
Bolmiz
Mielermils
Hallet
Merke Sinpliontelles
Wwe Llneni
Mme Nip—Lereux
Miss Meeker
Senor Suln
Brovvi
Neil
Tainted by a Fall Mrs Ramsdell Injured at Home
Mrs Ramsdell of 345 Fines Street North sustained serious injuries after a fall at home some time ago. She has been confined to her bed for the past few weeks.
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Ramsdell
Fines Street North
Atd
Social Meeting Notice at Social Service League Hall
There will be a social meeting of the Social League tomorrow morning at 10 o clock at the Social Service League Hall.
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Leogie ‘Hall
Kansas Weather Report Summary
The fragment suggests a Kansas weather update with mention of temperatures around 3 a.m. and 5 p.m. today, noting gradually rising temperatures later and a cold night to Friday. Names, dates, and exact figures are unclear due to the damaged text.
Unitarian Speakers To Visit Lawrence This Month
Unitarian figures Lawrence church event details include Robert Leaveng of Witchard and Francia teytmond from Taunton Mass. They plan a stop in Lawrence en route to Colorado, to discuss missionary work. Sturtevant from the university faculty will address the Sunday service.
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Lawrence Chirch
Rani
Wrenee Enitarkn
Robert ™ Leaveng
Witchhard Ss
Francia Teytmond
Stavfvauit
Taunton
Mass
Lawrence
Coldorado
Ehvardi
Dole
Considerite Amouni
New
Alyis
Sturtevant
Suniday
Stuptey Shih
Cuniversity Faculty
Biennial Meeting of M C A Men in Kansas City Kansas
Announcement reports the biennial state conven tion to be held in Kansas with prominent leaders from across states to attend. Secretary Bolt will oversee arrangements and representatives will be present at the sessions.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Bolt
Wisionirhose
Apne
Restored Horse Return to Owner After Theft
Deputy Sheriff Schneck aided recovery of a horse and harness stolen on December 6. The horse was traced to Lawrence after tips from Topeka. the owner offered $25. Investigators notified nearby cities to watch for the horse and reported the thief was identified as a Butler worker at Robinson vines barn.
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Schneck
Tawless
Topeka
Askell
Giagan
Lawrence
Robinson Vines
Cayversaian
Sheritt Slineck Tjotitiya
Lawlesy Yuan Tipekian
Farquake Record Challenges Georgetown Timeline
An unsigned report from Washington on January a reported quake event near Georgetown, with conflicting records. First accounts cited a twelve level tremor and a long aftershock, while others note timing and duration uncertain. Dispatches describe minutes of shaking and uncertain direction, leaving the sequence of events unclear.
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Georgetown
O'Rlock
Ortitel
Georaetown
Advertisement sparks brisk sales in cold snap
In a frigid morning with temperatures below zero, a local combined ad campaign drew shoppers. The shomranl-Workt advertised carpel swers for a penny each, claiming high value and strong demand. The Journal World noted the surprising effectiveness of the promotion and its impact on business.
Fighting in China claims many revolutionaries slain
Report from a distant conflict section notes widespread combat in China with numerous revolutionary figures reported slain. The terse dispatch cites anonymous sources and refers to ongoing hostilities, mentioning several factions and unnamed casualties.
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Tandon
Jan
Ting Hong
Huerta Growing Weaker in El Paso Report
Readable dispatches indicate Mexican general Huerta or general Huerin showing signs of weakening while positions in El Paso and nearby areas are described as fragile as relief efforts and strategic adjustments unfold.
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EL Paso
City Hall Switched to Coal Heat Amid Gas War
City officials announced use of coal for heating City Hall as a temporary measure after a gas supply dispute with the state utilities commission. A vesting order restricted gas use while coal burners were installed. building heat persisted as cold temperatures lingered and library staff limited readers.
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State Utilities Commission
Furnygee
Lawsuit Files Over Automobile Collision Damages
Alleged life and limb injuries from a September collision are central to a district court suit naming Eugenia Henley and Harry Evans Mov as defendants. The petition claims reckless driving by a motorist caused the crash on Massacmi sedis struct, injuring the plaintiff and prompting a pending court hearing in February.
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Eugenia Henley
Harry Evans
Sitteravon
Avainal Fs A
D Turley
Enesonia Lenley
Aia
Byung
Teachers Must Register in County Schools
County schools require teachers to register certificates with the county superintendent Hawley notes many have not yet complied. If unregistered, the county treasurer must deduct from the normal school fund a $1.00 registration fee.
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Adl Tenehea
Hawley
Hjwley
Fledanehers
Colonel Little at Baldwin
Local readers are invited to an informal talk at Baldwin next Monday evening. Colonel EL Tittle will discuss experiences as a lawyer in Egypt and Luzon, with the address presented under the auspices of the Brotherhood of the Methodist Church.
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Little
Baldwin
EL Tittle
Egypt
Luzon
Brotherhood of the Methodist Church
Blaze damages Baldwin College Café and building
Fire discovered at 4 AM in Baldwin Kansas caused about 1400 damage to the College Café and the occupied building. Firefighters fought stubbornly for hours before bringing the blaze under control. Mayor Hall reported the alarm after returning from the elec plant work. The College was owned by Brambaugh and Corking and the building by Mel Osborne.
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Baldivin
Kan
Pire
Ofelock
Ed Hall
Elec
Collee
Nod
Brambaugh & Corking TE
Mel Osborne
University Heating Plant Consumes Coal Amid Severe Winter
Kansas University endures a harsh winter as the heating plant consumes coal at forty tons daily. Despite milder readings earlier, temperatures near the subfreezing mark keep homes nearly uninhabitable. Dealers report strong demand for coal shipments while the university seeks extra supply from Leavenworth. Students enjoy warm classrooms as new boilers operate efficiently.
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University
Weather Bureau
Lawrence
Ile Ealdest
Althouwh
di L
Raiv
Bis Kansas
Nepal
Leavenworth
Meeting attendance notes for Kansas group and company reps
Law rence man attended sessions in Kansas with John Russell president of a company, joined by Metcalf and Chris Schalke of Sehaake Laple, at a gathering on a charity calendar. Additional mentions include Evans and other attendees at the sessions.
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Lawrence Mon
Kansas
Guy John
Rusaell
Alitual
U Company
Barily Wrdax
Oie
Or Metcalf
Jeathday
Chris Schalke
Tie Sehaake
Laplement Company
Reheating Petition Denied by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied petitions from Oklahoma and transit oil refiners seeking a rehearing of freight rate adjustments for petroleum shipments to St. Louis Chicago and St Paul. The action counters a prior decision affecting rate structures in the fuel supply chain.
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Washington
Oklabama
St. Louis
Chicato
St. Paul
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Plymouth Church Reports Active Year Despite Blizzard
Plymouth Church closes a year with solid activity led by Missionary Society and various guilds. The annual meeting tallies membership work, budget deficits of 25 cents for all purposes, and pledges toward a new parish house while noting deaths, enrollments, and ongoing programs for Sunday School and Endeavor groups.
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Thertonetor
Plymouth
U's Aid
Dean PF. Walker Lator
C. Wolf
Missionary Society
Cuvier
Ralph Spotts
Olin Bell
Smithmeyer
Hs Brotherhood
Winifred
Cordley Guild
Robert Ste Mhier
Chinstian Endeavor
Wleb. Hazen
J. We Harri
Umsually- Jory Andl
Artipen
Erie
Eathers
Kansas
Univervianath Ehuareh
Horshy
Helen M. Banks
I Lewis J. Dyelie
Frank
Marvin
Christia
Court House Boiler Inspected For Safety
Inspector Wil lin Lawrence examined the Douglas county court house boiler this morning. He found the boiler in good condition and care taken by the attendants. H H Gillam, the court house sanitarian, observed the inspection from 11:30 to 11 o'clock.
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Court House
J. Lane
Willin Lawrence
Douglas
County Court House
H.H., Gillam
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Paonds
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Lorece
Igood
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Stiles
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Mignonne ‘Meeker
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