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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1916
Page
2
Report from Athens and Paris notes Russian advances in the Caucasus with Turkish authorities surrounded and bombardment over Paris. Zeppelins drop bombs on Paris while Allied and Ottoman positions in Albania and the Levant are discussed. Austrian and German reports mention infantry and artillery redeployments.
A scrambled report from Charleston notes the submarine Kae potentially lost with Navy officials stating the wreckage path and distance from Charleston. The Tallahassee and other ships were engaged in search or diversion efforts, with officials declaring the submarine and related vessels were not yet confirmed lost.
Lawrence High School Scrops edged their rival on a tight score with CHG star scoring two critical points. Mentiels led with points while Aude McDonnle Neda Wade and Sauulpis contributed key plays as the team claimed the win at the main gym.
Reports describe a rebel uprising in the Kuchow region with fighting near Chingkiu and Lu Chow. The American minister reports quiet in the neighborhood while revolutionaries mobilize about twelve thousand troops moving toward Yung Tsee Kiang and Ching Kiang for imminent action.
Severe rains surge across the lower Mississippi and Ohio valleys from Cairo to Vicksburg. In Arkansas and Missouri, levees strain under flood pressure as crews rush to shore up dikes. Newport braces as a levee breach threatens hundreds of thousands of people and property along the Rock Island line corridor.
President Wilson begins a key Midwest swing stopping at Watsekan, Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee to deliver brief five minute speeches. Officials say Milwaukee stop could prove among his most important Wisconsin appearances.
A levee breach near Hickman Kentucky sent floodwaters into the city, forcing about 900 people from their homes. The disaster disrupted the manufacturing district and left streets under water as emergency crews worked to contain the damage.
A Dallas hearing on the Texas and Pacific ra idyn ship receivership was postponed from January 1. The report contains garbled lines and unclear details but confirms the postponement and reference to life insurance questions.
The 1915-16 second semester opens as Registrar George O. Foster unveils a one-day enrollment system. About 230 new students, near 3,000 total, expected with dozens of advisors guiding choices. Professors work through lunch as they register students in class-advised groups using a big chart of courses and times.
A new motorcycle record emerged from Melbourne Australia with a rider covering a mile distance in just over one hour, signaling a record breakthrough. The event highlighted the rider and sponsor though details are partially obscured in the fragmentary report.
A Dutch steamer named Chatban Heen was damaged and towed up the Thames. Another steamer was reportedly met with an event near the river, and it was noted she was carrying winter supplies. The report is unclear on several details, but incident involvement towed craft and winter cargo is indicated.
Dr Hutchinson, former pastor of the Baptist church in Lanniver during the tremol eling incident, has accepted the call to the First Baptist Church of Burlington, Iowa. He has recently resided at Allerton and New Market, Iowa, after a career including leadership at Wolfville Nova Scotia and Hutchinson.
The Boys Club plans a study course linked to daily interest titled Athletes of the Bible. The regular meeting will open at 7:15 tomorrow in the YMCA auditorium, with a talk linking biblical athletes to everyday life.
In the southern county area, Sheriff Sehneel and deputies pursued serving jury papers while a lengthy thirty mile drive over rough and snowy roads challenged their mobility. The mission tested patience as winter conditions hampered travel and operations.
Readable text indicates schools reopen after Christmas holidays, noting district No. 65 and a count of illness guiding adjustments. This brief item mentions the restart of activities following a break and concerns over sickness affecting attendance.
Weather data notes indicate yesterday was poor in quality with mixed results today. Forecast calls for generally fair conditions for one day with colder temperatures tonight. A numeric reference $333 and code eje 445 appear in the record.
Miss Ada Dykes of Lebanon a University of Kansas student spoke at the Kansas Day club banquet in Topeka Saturday delivering a well received address. She was elected one of the vice presidents of the Kansas Day clubs from her district the Sixth highlighting her standout performance and leadership.
A harried emergency call from Lawrence to assist the 8 year old Charles Cain of Tonganoxie ended in his death after an inadvertent anaesthetic during a tonsil operation. Fire Chief Lawrence and the hospital surgeon worked through the afternoon but could not revive him.
A principal in a mock trial case, Mr. Vaud, gives a vivid account from BAL UL hall on Wednesday evening. He predicts a large turnout to see his vindication, claiming a conspiracy by opposing parties aims to ruin his reputation. Vaughn promises a full disclosure of all facts at the court trial, urging punctual attendance as court opens at 8:55.
Workers installed a crossing over Union Pacific tracks in the early hours of Sunday after two months of failed negotiations with the railroad. The Interurban company pressed to cross the switch tracks to extend toward Bridge Street and Massietts street, enabling material haul for the Kaw Valley bridge project.
The Journal-World announces a political notices rate of 2 per month for candidate announcements with a two week minimum, aiming to keep prices near nominal. It notes small newspapers struggle with advertising costs while larger papers benefit from broader circulation. The piece discusses early campaigns starting in January and primaries in August, urging readers to announce early to deter opposition.
The second basketball squad of the ISA defeated Paloteglinie Institute in Kansas City Saturday night by 34 to 15. The Hamilton style of play displayed by the second team appeared wilder than the Kansas City bars and left opponents overwhelmed.
Christian Endeavor Week runs February 13 to 17 at United Brethren Church on Vermont Street. Each evening at 7 30 o'clock features a different speaker inviting all.
A distorted notice requests payments to cover outstanding bills in Lawrence city area. It urges everyone to help by paying what they owe, indicating a broader financial strain on local merchants and residents.
The Oak Ridge Literary Society postpones its January 28 meeting. It will convene in February at Mrs. C L Kelley residence, located at Nineteenth and Arkansas streets. The notice mentions unrelated scribbles about hens and hatchlings, likely OCR errors, with no clear relevance to the meeting.
Snow fell across Kansas with three inches in the southwest and 1.9 inches in Topeka. Sleet and ice threaten wires and lines as officials warn of possible outages if winds rise. Stock losses and bird starvation reported in several areas amid the winter weather.
Miss Maud Swisher walked barefoot from Breezedale to West Lawrence in a nightgown through snow. She suffered two frozen toes and was detained at the county jail awaiting sanitary arrangements. Officers found her at J A Keeler’s home on Mississippi street and a physician attended her. Her father was notified and brought her to Lawrence, where she has remained since. she had recently been in a sanitarium in Bonner Springs for treatment.
El Paso January 31 The slain Peter Keane, reported as a British citizen, was sent to the British embassy in Washington by HC. Myles, a diplomatic agent. A review of Keane's papers uncovered a passport issued by C. H. Al Axiwell, British consul at Gudtamala City in 1900.
California officials announce a relief drive offering one hundred thousand dollars for immediate aid to refugees in Otay San Luis and Tijuana valleys as floods recede. Reported waterways Morena Jamamaca and Sweet Water were cited as still holding.
W S Metcalf will attend a state military board meeting in Topeka on Wednesday Adjutant General Martin is in Washington conferring with the senate military committee and related officials
In Police Court Barney Moore was fined six dollars and fifty cents this morning for drunkenness. Two sisters in law from West Lawrence faced a case in police court and were dismissed by Judge Albach.
A gas meeting called in Kansas City, Kansas was postponed last Saturday and will be held later this week with the date to be announced.
The Men’s Civic League gathered yesterday at Unitagin Church to discuss plans for Lawrence. No action was taken at the meeting.
Citizens prepare for President Wilson's brief Lawrence appearance on a Wednesday morning. Mayor Francisco and Frank Strong announce a 9 to 10 o clock suspension of business and classes so residents may hear the president and Mrs Wilson. National Guard units from Topeka will accompany the president, with arrangements detailing travel, quarters, and pay for guards.
Sophomore girls selected Florence I as captain after three months of Thursday practice. The following day she and coach Miss Annabelle Crawford were reelected to lead the team. The hard working squad includes Far Testerman substitute Brown Jessamine Fuente Leva Phil lips Rul Owen and Mildred Fein.
A telegram from Unitarian groups urged Senator Chiles Cu to support confirming Lenis Brandeis to the United States Supreme Court as associate justice. The message stresses approval by yesterday and notes Brandeis’ potential class in applied religion and the Unitarian context.
Mayor W Green of Kansas has been invited to speak before the class in applied religion at the Unitarian church on Sunday afternoon February 1 in City, Kansas, addressing the town’s water problem solution.
The piece discusses the risky flow of advertising money, contrasting national manufacturers and local dealers. It emphasizes a safe road through newspapers to ensure the dollar returns home, noting the value of newspaper ads and inviting readers to learn more from the Journal-World Advertising Manager.
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