Battle Fleets Square Off as Ships Sunk in May Battle
British and German ships clash in the North Sea with both sides reporting losses. The German High Sea Fleet claims advantage in the engagement as details from May 31 emerge.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
1
Loss of Warspite and British Fleet in North Sea Battle
London reports the British admiralty confirming heavy losses in a night engagement off the North Sea coast. British battleships Warspite and Invincible and several battle cruisers were sunk or damaged. German losses include the Wiesbaden and other vessels. Two German armored cruisers were reportedly sunk, while British destroyers were also affected. The fate of Princ e of Wales and several torpedo boats remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terdin
Bayville
Chine
Germany
Ried
Admiralty
Eisaya
Warspite
Gueen Mars
Tidefativalte
Aehicles
Repo
Strath
Fangtigt
Athens
Marlboroneli
Wiesbaden
Dax
Rik
Pravenloh
Isc
Sue Darpeda
Hissia
Sarsday
London
Invincible
Ware
Aiberbeenent
Pipperrary
Toravlent
Fortune
Sparrow
Herd
Autlind
Annonce Niente
Archie Sweet confident of acquittal after Syracuse trial
Archie Sweet expressed confidence he will be acquitted as testimony concluded in the Syracuse Kans trial. Prosecutors and defense attorneys finished their arguments and Sweet remained hopeful of an exoneration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Sweet
Syracuse
Kans
Brewster
Sweet
War secretary heckled by critics in parliamentary session
Karl Kitchener faced vocal questioning from critics during a war committee session. He and staff answered in a private ginger group meeting after public testimony was limited and seating barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Karl Kitchener
Pierolit J. Len- Tat
Tadewdt
Westmills Palco
Lawrence Plans Town Decorations for Commencement Week
A local committee asks residents and businesses in Lawrence to trim lawns and dress homes for the commencement celebration. Merchants Association and university colors will decorate Massachusetts Street with banners, poles, and signs while intercity lines may display colors to welcome visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity
Lawrence
Uni Tyeonune
Ora
Jane Mants
S. Rivmond
Ehairan
Ahi
Chenghtie
Jong
Lawrenee
Moker
Fawn Jen
Morchants Association
Treet Railway Company
Massachusetts
Fledigo Welcome
Seventh
Ninth
Alternatiz
Joney
Olor
Eres
Naual
I. US
Kansas City
Tim
Calumni Association
Tadeena Y Tien
Hielith Mnd
Massachusetts Street
Roosevelt Hughes in Republican National Convention race
An informal statewide preview shows Roosevelt and Hughes as leading contenders for the Republican presidential nomination with convention dynamics and key figures like Penrose Whitman Smoot Hitchcock Borah shaping support. The report notes expectations of second preferences and contested delegates as the process moves toward the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicana
Hansevelt
Roosevelt
Shighes
Boise Penrosé
Pen Wallin
Pennsylvania
Trnuhawwel
Wasson
Brombaneh
Roorevelt
Iis Slater
Brune Haneh
Mactraths
Mtuches
Chievo Endain
Whitman
New York
Smoot
Ural
Hitchcock
William FB. Borah al Fuahe
Frank
Hughes
Friends of Wynhes
Republican Na Gong Committee
Ontesta
Senteaa
Ieee
Verdun Front Sees Heavy Night of Artillery
The official report notes violent shelling along the Verdun front last night with heavy artillery on both sides. Despite the bombardment the night passed mostly quiet beyond the Verdun sector and surrounding Meuse area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
Carmiettes Wood
Vaux
Meuse
Forester Charles A Scott to Speak at Methodist Meeting
Charles A Scott will address the First Methodist Church Brotherhood at 8 o clock Thursday evening. The event is free for interested members and will discuss The Shade Trees of the World. A supper precedes the talk, served by a Brotherhood committee. members and wives are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Scott
Methodist Brotherhood
Charles A
Brotherhood
Kansas Weather Report Summary
Weather note from yesterday and today rounds up fair conditions. Southeast portion forecast to rise Saturday with improving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Weather Report
Texas Drunkard Jim Brown Faces City Jail Fine
Jim Brown of Texas was found intoxicated and clumsy in public. Judge Finell ordered him jailed until one dollar and costs are paid, claiming it was his first drunken episode in years. He had just arrived from Texas when the incident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Brown
Texas
Finch
Jaitil
Artnant
Jin
Ile
Registered Earthquake Felt on Gulf Coast
Seismograph at the University of Kansas logged an earthquake disturbance in the Gulf Coast area. Prof P L B Kester estimated origin about 20 miles offshore with unclear direction north or south. He did not believe it would cause damage and noted the disturbance ended around 5 07 07 Say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
University You Kansas
Plb
Kester
Kanid
Ami
Lawrence Cole Goes to Butte for Copper Company Work
Lawrence Cole, a University of engineering graduate, departs for Butte Montana to join the Butte and Superior Copper Company. He will not receive his diploma with his class next Wednesday due to immediate employment needs. Cole is noted as a prominent athlete and former captain of the university basketball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Cole
University School of Engineering
Butte, Mont
Butte & Superive Copper Company
Cale
Hig
Wednaa Hig
Vale
Lawren Hou
Unswear
Russian Crops Destroyed Amid Unusual Cold Across Empire
A flood of reports from Mirouzhout Mussina and Berlin describe crop losses in Russia due to a severe cold spell. Government officials in Kagan and Sauara report early frost damaging crops already advanced in growth. Corl remains out of danger after a morning injury. Otto Hun sniger steps in as temporary substitute carrier for Corl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Russia
Kagan
Sauara
Fraser
Corl
Lavence Corl
Matte Rer
Daar
Crete
Otto Hunsniger
Eighth Grade Honors Highlight Largest Class in History
Eighth graders see ten members of the class with top scholarship, all girls leading in both grades and numbers. The group includes Dorothy Blackwar and Janet Simos among others, with fifty six girls among ninety six students. Names listed for future entry include Fay Allen Dorothy Black Martha Bors Pauline Brown and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eit Wronge
Nivel Es
Chiss
Dorothy Blackwar
Iatheb Dick
Ta Sberhart
Esther Ernst
Alberta
Charlotte Hince
Cleta Jackson
Mavis Laizure
Janet Simos
Aileen Thomas
Cliss
Bch
Fay Allen
Inez Anderson
3Avet Armstrong
Dorothy Black
Martha Bors
Pauline Brown
Georgia Tryamt
Alice Clark
Mainie Congier
Roberta Cornell
Gladys Cromemeyer
Agnes «Crum Tine
de Woody
Ethel Dicky
Susie Dietrich
Bowlah Davie
Marianna Dunkle
Dorothy Durland
Wanel Rheehart
Elola Hunst
Helen Friend
Artis Garvin
Dorothy Gracher
Maude Hansen
Maral Harmon
Alberta Harris
Larith Himee
Alice Tinley
Chota Johnson
Mildred Klock
Katherine Linn
Opal Linn
Margaret Lohinda
Vivien Marshall
Susanna Moodydine - Morrison
Dsida Olinger
Inta Pendleton
Dora Vickard
Mae. Pieratt
Eleanor Prien
Janet Simons
Pearl Smith
Rosa Snyder
Madee Stauffer
Rachel Stevens
Aileey Thomas
Elizabeth, Tucker
Helene Staples
Falva Uthinger
Me Pueitte Virke
Jeanette
Smatvie Walker
Laura’ Willer
Rhine Yeoman
Herbert Aldrich
Jasmiin Bowernock
Heron Brown
Gorse i Bulle
Markimd Caster
Jianes Cogstan Hodson Gilbert
Simes Gillin
Dour Githens
Nelson Crillith
Otto Sharings
Park Hetzel
George Hollingbey
Carifion Cashen
Lawrence Lharehun
Marvin Eyre
Carson Nida
Richard Wirbs
Stanley Learned
Francis Morawetz
Annied Olson
Black Jack Anniversary Reenacts Civil War Prelude
On the fourth of July in Baldwin another Baldwin celebration will reenact the Black Jack battle a forerunner of the Civil War. Captain Joli Brownwich led twenty men against H C Pate and freed camp followers after a three hour fight. The town prepares an elaborate program including the reenactment by Ny Company HW of the National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farors
Free State
Black’ Jack
Baldwin
Joli Brownwich
Meu Pio
H.C. Pate
Fer
Black Rock
Company HW
The
National Guard
Vinland Rural High School Planned for Fall Opening
Villagers vote to form a special district and issue 70000 for building and equipment. A board will be elected June 2, aiming to have the rural high school ready by September and serve about forty students with possible senior and advanced classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinland
Ealline
Dr Yates
Seth Keaton
Llawrence
C. J. Hawley
Graduation Exercises At Bow Theater Tonight
High school graduation exercises for the class of Lawrence Fugh are held at Bow Theatre tonight for the first time in years. General W S Metcalf will present diplomas to graduates as the band and orchestra perform selections. The program includes speeches and musical numbers by students and faculty, closing with the high school song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowe Theater
Treo
W. S. Metcalf
Colles
Atlon
Maisie—Orchiest Rue
Ween
Colies
Anneétle Frete
Edail Anderson
Harriett Wish
Marks ‘Ywain
Virginia Melvin
Treasu
Neilie Reeve Wrans
Arthur Patty
Blaiche Pai- Son
Bell
Maude Eliott
Una Stack
Carl Walker Sanz
Dizilorhas
Colonel Wilder
Metcalé
Board of Education
Wreck toll rises after bridge collapse near rail line
Multiple trains wrecked in separate incidents. A bridge collapse near Waterloo caused several deaths and many injuries. In another event a Wabash night mail train derailed by a tornado near Sanucium, with cars flipped and extensive damage reported. Regular quarterly conference led by Rev. Platz is slated for this evening at Evangelist Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard
Jows
Fone
North Boutuk
Waterloo
Tawa
Decatures
Chicase
St. Louis
Sanucium
MC. Platz
Kansas City
Orlack
Band Concert Delivers Overview in Central Park
A Central Park band concert drew attendees as the First Regiment band performed. The evening showcased their quality works and attracted a growing audience for future performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Oaiuree Crawed
Beamsigians
Regimwat
Phaivers
Shed Burned With Small Loss
A small fire broke out at an outbuild ing causing minor damage before firefighters arrived. The exact cause and extent of the loss could not be determined from the report.
Engine Dies On Track In Street Car Collision
A motor car stalled on the track after its engine died, causing a collision. The incident occurred on a street and, though bystanders were startled, no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuith
Masgachi
Stevenson Returns from Presbyterian Meeting
Stevenson returned today from Atlantic City New Jersey where he attended a national Presbyterian meeting. He traveled via Washington and plans to spend a day or two at the capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Atlantic City
New Tersey
Wash- Uineton
TD. C
Capitol
Demand Statements On Student Funds Prompt Action
University registrar George C. Foster warns that credits or degrees may be withheld if student organizations fail to submit audited financial reports. Despite a Board of Administration rule, several groups again did not audit books, prompting Foster to contact officials in Topeka about potential penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. E
George O. Foster
University
Ewe Veara
MCE
E Ses
Foster
Tio
Lee Harrison
Board of Administration
Topeka
Ma Foster
Frank Strong
Injunction Suit Over Interurban Work Moves Forward
The Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company seeks an injunction against the Kansas City Kaw Valley Western interurban line to halt piling and remove ongoing work into progress. Arguments centered on proper party status and potential jeopardy to the bridge structure from drifting driftwood and high waters. Additionally Clinton Memorial observations note a service June 4 with a full program at the Presbyterian church. A separate case bound over concerns a man charged with assault with intent to kill after a quarrel following a crossing incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Valley Bridge
Sansas City
Kaw Valley
Pilin
Jras
Vorlax
Drudge
Smart
Visi
Interuurban
Missouri Valley Bridge and Tron “Een
Missewi Valley
Bride Company
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Nighitie Novos Zarad
Black Jack
Douglas County
New District
Banner Glass
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K. U
George C. Foster
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Carl Woodward
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Arthur Jensen
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District Court
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Schenck
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Leavenworth
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