President Wilson speaks on self government and defense
In a late morning address at Memorial Hall Wil son urged defense of rights of self governing peoples and warned against training civilians for full military service. He argued for a balanced policy that protects peace while maintaining a prepared nation, urging industrial and agricultural training to support wartime readiness and ensuring that arts of peace precede warfare. The speech stressed unity, national sovereignty, and a planned approach to defense.
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Vwittaburg
Tan
Wilson
Jon
Ma. Wilke
Uvasione
Amorien Dnex
Astier
Alse
Ailyise
Rales
Winttispberg
Tee Nevis
Mia
Min
Uae
Fire destroys Drimright store district in Oklahoma Blaze hits Broadway business block
A morning fire in Drimright Oklahoma consumed three blocks of commercial property on Broadway and caused an estimated loss near 200000. One man and one woman were found dead while several others were missing or unaccounted for as firefighters battled the blaze into the evening.
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Drimright
Okla
Tulsa
Cry Krug
Oklahoma
Dave Bthers
Yilike
Dev Eotea
Chicago Crime Syndicate Plot Alleged to Discredit Officials
Police disclose an alleged confession by Eddie Mack linking a nationwide crime ring to discredit Chicago officials including Captain Hunt and Cook County State's Attorney Hayne. Six officers are implicated in the confession, with money and protection schemes tied to the plot.
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Chicago
Ty Jan
New York
Eddie Mack
Washington Park
Amons Os
Captain Hunt
Maclay Hayne
Cook County
Offiet al [Vasl
Allied Fitness Grows Says George in War Dispatch
Paris reports quote George Sloane saying Allied fitness grows as war effort widens. Davil Tuya Gegreg claims 3,000,000 under arms with 4,000,000 ready. Britain united for total war, anti-war MPs unlikely in general election. Excerpts note empires facing possible defeat, allies as steadfast as Britain.
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Paris
Davil Tuya Gegreg
Atvattiens
London
Mitay Apeala
Inowihed
Roeland
Arhole
Great Britain
Cearge
Etelanth
Death of Landscape Painter Donoho in New York
Roger Donoho a landscape painter died at his home in New York last night at age fifty eight. Prizes were awarded to him on exhibitions in Paris Columbian and Panama Pacific expositions.
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New York
Roger Donoho
Europe
Dr. Donoho
Ir. Donolo
Pari Columbian
Panama
Appointed Delegates to Interstate Livestock Convention
Governor Capper appointed Dr. G. T. Harbour of Baldwin and J. T. Price of Endora to the Interstate Convention of Livestock in the forests to be held at Arkansas City.
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Arthur Capper
G. T. Harbour
Baldwin
J.T. Price
Endora
Landlady Barred Students From Room in Boarding House
Three Kansas University students at 1321 Tennessee Street allege they paid rent in advance and were barred from their room by Mrs. M A Morgan. They claim damage to belongings and entry denial led to a district court filing seeking a temporary restraining order. Judge Lindley issued the order, with Sheriff Cummings serving notice to prevent further eviction.
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al Orendon
Aml C.f
Selunister Pon Vetaurnine
Kansas University Ind
Tennessee Street
M.A. Morgan
Lindley
W. J. Cummings
Morgan
Seizure of Unusual Liquor Shipment by Police
Police seized a shipment of liquor described as out of the ordinary during an inspection this morning. The case involved officers at Santa Fe and a suitcase contents described as not intended for illicit liquor trade, with further road travel and a crash noted in the delivery narrative.
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Santa Fe
Fisher
University Follies to Aid Armenian Fund Relief
The University of Kansas community plans a theater and dance event titled the Follies to raise funds for Armenian relief. The show directed by the Young Men’s and Women’s Christian Association runs next Tuesday evening in Robinson Gym with ticket sales starting Monday noon.
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University of Kansas
Avionians
Lund
Rolinson Gyn
St Geil
Younes
Christina Associa
tous.Nekels
Rooul
Danc
Univers Tilee Club
Danee
Mazucka
Helen Clark
Bert Motealt
Plorence Dunnigan
Harold Lytlethel Frame
Danée
Miss Caverley
Universi Missouri
James Butin
Temperance Lecture Topeka Speaker At Alva Church
Kansas weather note aside a temperance lecture is announced for Topeka speaker Alva P. Jones of Topeka will address First Baptist Church in Angusey. Jones, active in the National Constitutional Prohibition movement, speaks on Oh PE Tooket and prosperity amid the push for prohibition.
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Alva. P. Jones
Topeka
Joes
Yoruiee Union
Angusey
Ah Jones
Hays
Bree
Transferred to Lima Miss Beryl Lovejoy Report
Lovejoy learns by message from daughter Miss Beryl Lovejoy that she has been transferred from Buenos Aires Travís to Lima Peru to join the teaching service of a missionary board. The crossing of the South American continent is noted with anticipation of a future graduation and travel by Lovejoy.
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Beryl
Lovejoy
Beryl Lovejayy
Buenos Aires
Travis
Lima
Peru
Tmuission
He University
Peder
Ander Tahnel
Insurance men organize for public education on insurance
Insurance men from Lawrence and surrounding areas met to organize a new county wide federation chapter aimed at educating the public about insurance safeguards. Officers elected include Mantes as president and Perkins as treasurer, with plans for a general county meeting and future integration with state and national federations.
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Tt Belor
Insurance New
Lawrence
Mervellants
Fay Wees” Association
Douglas Womans
Insurance Federation ‘of
Kansas
TC Mantes
Vs. Refolmes
Otis
Perkins
Treasmrea
J. PL Pugate
Lstertnney
W. OW. Webb
Russell Alger
Sid
Luther Bailey
Federation
Cinsteanea
Wanaas
Lfederation
Ingsranre
Fitire
Mark Tl Aebee
Netron
Te National Federation
Pmibhc
Polytechnic Kansas University to Host Junior College Basketball
A garbled report from Lawrence indicates Kansas polytechnic teams plan a junior college basketball game this afternoon with several future matches expected in coming weeks. Officials aim to publish schedule and venue details for fans.
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Polytechnic Kansig University
Iheby
Lawrence
Return of Miss Myrtle Shane Way from Armenia
Report from missionary sources says Miss Myrtle Shane, a Lawrence missionary in Armenia, may safely return to the United States via Beil after leaving Billis for Harpoot. Authorities previously restricted movement but easing, with return possible after the war ends.
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Myre Shane
Armenia
Starpont
Tirkey
Lawrence
Stiane
Turkey
Darin
Missionary Board
Miss. Shane
Billis
Shatie
United States
Beil
Horse on Wooden Legs A Curious Farmstead Invention
Farmers nine miles northwest of Lawrence built a wooden tripod cradle to lift a sick horse Sunday night. John Lawson owned the horse, kept for winter feeding, and the improvised device supported most of the animal’s weight while a farmer walked the tripod toward the barn, moving the horse about thirty yards into shelter.
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Laiwrence
John Lawson
Sondel
Nornin
Shelton
Lawrence Turnverein marks fiftieth anniversary night
The Lawrence Turnverein celebrated its fiftieth anniversary at Turner Hall with an extended program banquet and dance attended by most members. A Prosch Terry Austhe and Herr Jacob Frohwerk spoke as the assembled Turners heard music, addresses, gymnastics, and performances by women children and active classes followed by a large banquet and songs. F A Pops the island estate entomologist left the University for Ottawa to inspect a carload of trees and shrubs imported from Holland to determine if they carry parasites or disease.
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Lawrence Turnverein
Turner’ Hall
F. A. Pops
Islaie
Univerisity
Ottawa
Holland
University official to attend Detroit vocational conference
WA McKeever of the University department of welfare will attend the National Education vocational conference in Detroit Michigan during February to deliver an address on Vocational Guidance. Other faculty will also attend as county commissioners spend the day at the courthouse in an official session to hear from rural residents about weekend business.
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Detroiti
Pot
McKeever
University Department of Feld. Welfare
National Education
Detroit
Mich
Secretary Lansing denies date for Germany reply
Washington reports quote Secretary Lansing denying any set date for Germany to answer the United States on the Baltic talks. He notes Berlin received a new draft of the proposed agreement from Count von Bernstorff that would require Germany to disavow destruction of the ship and acknowledge neutrals' rights while the United States maintains its stance. No date for Germany’s reply had been fixed.
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Shoniow
Ms. Cummings
Cummings
Hei
Germany
United States
Washington
Lansing
Tositania
Bernstorff
Berlin
State Department
Helinn
Lincoln school to gain two new grades and recess plan
Lincoln school will add the Fifth and Sixth grades and arrange recess. The Woodlawn pupils will transfer to the Ling o school for the next term as decided at a special board session. Architect W I Gernandt reported on new school buildings under construction as the board weighs completion steps and minor corrections. A leaky Cordley basement wall is causing concern and dampness remains despite measures.
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Woodlawn School
Edn- Kon Ini
Sesson
Minnie M. Lies
Windeo
Sehidal
W. I. Gernandt
Tha
Beard of Education
Cordley School
Court Docket Expands for February Term
Court docket grows with added cases for February term. Civil caseload reaches 107 while criminal cases total 12. Clerk Charles Mass notes the term will be among the largest recently, with many liquor offenders sent to the state penitentiary.
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Chas
Sheriff Sale Records Highlight Local Property Purchases
Albert Flintom son of W J Flintom of Lawrence now in Kansas City bought property at a sheriff sale in the city today. Sheriff Cummings conducted the sale of several parcels at Seventh and Ohio Streets. Another parcel slated for sale drew no bids.
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Albert Flintom
W.J. Flintom
Lawrerbce
Kansas City
Cummings
Seventh
Ohio
Flotation advances noted at Kansas mining talks
Officials from the Federal Bureau of Mines and University of Kansas discussed the flotation process for metal recovery from low grade ores at a session described as the first flotation congress in the United States. Professor Whitaker highlighted lab results and projected plant installation at a Kansas zinc mill, while attendees stressed avoiding duplication of effort and advancing research through collaboration. The group included Tyon, Ralston, Pattmer, McRae, and Clay, with federal and university representation from Madison and Kansas.
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United States
W. A. Whitaker
Kansas
Whitaker
Caplais
Lfe
Ari
Tyon
Cha of
Mmine
Ralston
Patt Mer
Pope Lahoratory
Madison
Wis
S. L. McRae
Minea
Claysistant
Lincoln Day Club to Host Program in Topeka
Two Lawrence residents Clark and Miss Gladys Anders will speak at the Lincoln Day Club event in Topeka. The program lists devotional exercises, music by Topeka Industrial Institute, and a President's Address by R. Bell with speakers from Kansas City and Wichita, focusing on preparedness and party leadership.
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Lawrence
Lincoln’ Day Club
Lincoln Day Club
Topeka
Pehrara
Justice
Clark
Gladys Anders
Son
Topeka Industrial Institute
Cilee Club
Ar. W. Bell
Lincolnt
JA. R. Crosseland
St. Joseph
Anderson
J. P.king
Kansas City
Sackson
Gladys
Feeding the Birds and the Band of Morey Children
A reader asked if the Band of Morey children remember to feed birds, as reported by the Journals World. The inquiry reflects local readers engaging with neighborhood bird feeding habits and daily routines.
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World’ Office Today
Timeliness Concentrated in the Newspaper Advantage
A promotional note extols newspapers for timeliness and concentration, arguing they deliver results for advertisers with focus and speed. The piece stresses placing pressure where it counts and contrasts newspapers with other media for low-cost, effective campaigns.
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LLOVO
Allied Fitness
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Tle
Hulen
Ifeten
R. C.manley
Myrtle
Shane Way
Lawrerica
Bitlis
Harpoot
Bozard
Lawrence’ Turnverein
Lusitania
Lincoln School
Woodlawn
Itoo
Federal Bureau
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