January Floods Ravage Des Plaines Valley and Towns
Torrential floods inundated the Des Plaines River valley from Joliet to Oak Ridge and beyond, with five feet of water closing streets and forcing evacuations. Cities like Joliet Batavia Elgin and Chicago suburbs faced heavy damage to homes and infrastructure, suspending business across manufacturing districts as officials warned for more severe weather and potential cold waves ahead.
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Des Plaines River
Ianeec
Seivers Absoushout Variern
Swaller
Des Hla
TeWlands
Joliet
Te Iy
Oak Hidge
Chicago
Strusiion
Adromu
Elgin
Charles Batavia
Fieueva
Aunel Dame
Func
Fiche
Norrthwest
Heavy Rain Floods Kansan Rivers and Farms
Tornado era warnings and flood alerts describe rising Verdigis and Neosho rivers. Reports show heavy rain in Atchison and nearby towns causing water levels to surge and threaten lowlands and farms.
German and Austrian Submarine Bases Said at Corfu
British report claims German submarine activity centered at Corfu and nearby Greek coast as renovations at the Corfu base were completed. The seizure of veeneh and aligned operations in the Mediterranean were directed from these bases, linking Germany and Austria to wartime submarine campaigns.
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Germany
Corfu
London
Veeneh
Corina
de Alamiin
Mediterranean
Rain Filled Excavation Delays Bridge Construction
Rain halted work on the south abutment of the new bridge as excavation crews paused. Workers prepared for concrete pours and protective measures while carpenters and others awaited better weather to resume digging and pier installation.
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Pean
Establishea
Ganz
Slight River Rise Prompts Caution On Kansas River
Weather observer reports slight rise in the river at Topeka with fears of trouble similar to years past. Bridge workers express confidence that the rise will not cause immediate danger while authorities monitor Cheyenne and nearby streams for any further increase.
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Yoneka
Jun
Kansas
Topeka
Yne
Weather Observer
Tal Meer
Reports on Villa capture and allied war updates
The dispatches describe delayed reports from MT Pass about Villa's supposed capture and related actions. Mentions of Belgian government contact, private consultations, and various officials’ statuses are noted amid broader war correspondence with locations and dates embedded in the text.
Mayor Francisco Presides Over Commission Meeting Delay
Mayor Francisco was taken ill with a sudden attack and unable to attend today’s city commission session. He is expected to recover by Thursday, as commission members agreed to meet tomorrow at 10 o clock with representatives of the Kansas City Man Valley & Western Interurban line to discuss the franchise details and routes. Two key questions involve allowing three westward routes and the earnings fixed before municipal payments, affecting the franchise decision.
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Fie Vita Vousmission
Inter Wreban
Butt
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Kansas “City,Man Valley & Western Interurban
Fara
Ypudslic Us
Sterurhan Company
Fete Thas
Sylvester jailers overpowered as five lynched in Georgia
In Sylvester Georgia a mob seized prisoners from a jail and hanged five men after overpowering the jailers. Deputies and guards were overpowered with rope when the mob freed inmates and threatened further violence. Local authorities report fear and ongoing investigations as residents react to the attack.
Masons Hear Fine Lecture by Burdick at Temple
W L Burdick, Grand Master of the Masons, delivered a lecture at the Masonic Temple on The History of Masonry. He linked legendary origins to medieval evidence and discussed core Masonic ideas. The address drew attention to the lodge’s traditions and past associations.
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W. L. Burdick
Hennedieurd
Birdick
Buuailick
Joey Strilion
Lee Levtire
President's January 29 talk to open preparedness campaign
A damaged OCR summary indicates the president will open a preparedness campaign with a January 29 speech in Pittsburgh, followed by visits to Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Cincinnati Des Moines and Washington. Plans for the second tour begin February 13, likely extending to Denver Birmingham and southern stops.
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Washington
Pitts
Pittsburg
Chicagel
St. Louis
Kiges City
Cincinnati
Joseph
T Moines
Amd
Wa ‘Enport
Denver
Birmingham
Died At Manhattan Ruth Anne Adamy Passes Away
Ruth Anne Adamy, formerly of Lawrences, died this morning at the Odd Fellows home in Manrutta. The body will be taken to Lawrie for funeral and interment Lomorros. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Manhattan
Ruth Anne Adamy
Lawrences
Odd Fellows
Man-rutta
Lawrie
Slater
Kansas Weather Report Sees Colder Night In Kansas
A weather bulletin notes a colder night in Kansas with Saturday to be cooler as residents prepare. The report emphasizes a drop in temperatures and settling conditions across the state.
Mexican inmate escapes jail amid rock-pile labor report
Mexican prisoner Roderigue Rodriguez fled the city jail yard where inmates labored breaking rocks into pebbles. He had been confined for just over a week after a weapons fine. Police fear he may have fled toward the alley north of the jail and warn he is a known flashy figure with suspected bootlegging ties.
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Virogse
Jesus
Roderignez
Roder Isnez
Roderiguez
Tadmeyer
Willymake
Roderigues
Lawrence
Fair Directors Ready Final Details On Finance Plan
Officials of the Douglas County fair association announced that arrangements to pay the premiums and settle last fall’s expenses are practically complete. The dividend payments will begin within ten days, with the exact date to be announced through the newspapers. Directors and President Ola Gufler said the race program costs were high, receipts fell short, but satisfactory arrangements were made to carry the burden into next year. Premium winners will be notified within days as payouts start. The group also discussed plans for a smoother fall event and financial safeguards for the future.
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Douiglas
County Air Association
Ilint Arrajements
Yentin
Iver
Fai Society
Nexar
Oia Gufler
Paratée Walker Pleads for Release from Jail
Paratée Walker petitions officers for release claiming fatigue from confinement. In a note to Indye Albud she pleads to be let go by February first, promising to behave and not cause further trouble if released.
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Paratée Walker
Vite
Walker
Tonegonie
Mary Antin to Speak in February Lecture Series
Miss Mary Antin, a noted author and lecturer, will headline a lecture series in Our City during the week of February 1 under the auspices of a literary group. The program will address immigration issues and Antin’s experiences as a Jewish immigrant from Poland.
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Mary Antin
Oxi
Xatin
Poland
Annual Meeting Briefly Reviews Work and Elects Directors
The una stock association held its annual meeting with strong representation. The president Annie Hon al lev las presided as the ensuing year elected Harry Redinu Gedres O Poster Stev engan Geore Shaw Ch. 7 Tri W Miones L. Smith as new directors. Fairfax meeting reappointed and reorganized officers: Harry Redng president George C. Peter vice president T. m. G. Plank secretary Frank J. Banks treasurer C. E. Lindley attorney. The sixth year’s start shows strength and virility in the association’s financials.
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Una
Te Associaton Annie
al Qlveciors
Harry Redinu
Gedres O. Poster
Stevengan
Geore
Shaw Pee
Tri
Miones L. Smith
Lieiselves
Cie
Hackman
Othe
Association
Laboratory Explosion Shocks Washington Bureau
A blast rocked the Washington D C chemistry buildinglate yesterday causing a panic in the agriculture department. Officials say the cause is under investigation as workers recall a loud explosion and structural disruption at the lab where lysate preparations were underway.
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Washington
Bureau ‘of Chemistry
D.C
Department of Agriculture
Death of Mrs Maxted After Forty Years in Lawrence
Mrs Mary Maxted died in Topeka at 5 20 yesterday morning after a long Lawrence residence of forty years. Funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 from the home of John Maxted, 1244 Kentucky Street. Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery. She leaves four children and other relatives, with services planned in the local area.
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Lawrence
Mary ‘Maxted
Topeka
John Alaxted
Kentucky Street
Tatermen
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mos
Horn
Consi
Hess Jasti
Detained Ulrician Women Pass Through German Territory
A fragmentary release notes that Ulrician delegates, described as women, were detained while passing through German territory and will depart soon. The wording is incomplete and lacks full context or dates.
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Ian
Midland Grange Installs Officers in 1920s Style Ceremony
Members of Midland Grange No 1521 conducted an installation ceremony on a Wednesday evening. Ms Elle Burton of Topeka presided as conductor with Gita Schultz as master and other officers sworn in before a subdued turnout.
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Window Trimming Course Attracts Larger Attendees
Registration for the window trimming course at the University February 7 to 11 indicates greater attendance than last year. PF Rea of the extension division says merchants will learn trimming techniques to boost sales. Sessions include men’s furnishing stores and grocery trim training, with H Leslie Wildey of Graettinger delivering a key address on fighting mail order houses. Merchants from numerous towns are expected, aiming for a larger turnout than prior sessions.
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Re “Hatailian
Thie Extension
He, University
Wen Ok Eon Ik
P.O. Lawham
Ober
H. ‘Leslie Wildey
Graettinger
Inn
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Kungas
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Trawilton
Arkansas
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Bonner Springs
Bull
Burlington
Chanute
Cher
Conear
Dia
Cult
Darla
Dodge City
Dresden
Gas
Great Bend
Hints Hinwatla
Hillsboro
Hoisington
Horton
Hobinson
Russell
George
St. John
St. Marys
Suisin
Sawyer
Solomon
Topeka
Vesper
Limd Wiel
Ilie
Ovirt Opens Next Session with Possession and Case Focus
The report notes the upcoming session will include matters of possession and a portion of criminal cases. Local authorities outline the agenda as part of the continuing legal process.
Unclear Text From Historical Item
The readable fragments imply a reporting note about a university figure or event, but essential details like name, action, and date are missing. No verifiable entities or concrete facts present for a proper two-line record.
Plan of Assistance Amid Rural Church Ruins
The article records a rural church meeting after a collapse, noting preacher ability to carry on and the community’s response. It cites Dr. Will ident, Frank Waugh, Louis Giesa, and Elliott as key figures, while reporting on the attendance and the call for support and guidance from surrounding towns.
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de Diontich
Willident
Frank Waugh
Louis: Giesa
Sanh
Elliott
Sheriff Says Delinquent Taxes To Be Collected
A fragmented report notes the sheriff aims to recover delinquent taxes, with the treasurer predicting about two thirds will be collected. Inquiries reference personal taxes and timely payments, while speculation notes costs and enforcement actions by authorities.
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Thi
Incomplete Senate Information On Mexican Question
Confidential report from Washington dated January 21 notes partial information desired by the Senate. Lansing stated that some information on the subject has not been fully received and additional details are being sought.
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Senate
Washington
Jan
Lansing
Age of standard brands shapes retail products
A fragmented OCR snippet shows phrases about standards, rationing, and retailers. It mentions brands, quality, and advertising language, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear events or identities. The readable portions hint at a historical context emphasizing product quality under brands during a rationed era.
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