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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1916

Page

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Villa Hemmed In By American Forces Near El Oso

Reports from El Paso state Villa and his band were cornered at El Oso five miles south of Namquipi by American and Carranza troops. Loss of 10 horses to Villa, a severe setback for fast-moving raids, with Pershing’s forces silent on movements and awaiting confirmation of a decisive engagement.

el Paso Andreas Garcia Chirinza Ceneral ‘Bertani Casas Crandes Villa EL Oso Namiquipa Bell Les Pershing Fansten Namiquipai Aimerican Dudre O Casas Cyandes Casas Grandes Widuthi Tertera Heiter Tine Poll Sonora Calles Gove Namagquipa Carranza Santa Gortrowades Gertoral Bertam Santa Clara Cueto Santa Popie Chihuahua

Herrera Revolt a Myth in Mexican News

Relief at General Pension's headquarters as Consul Letcher in Mexico denies Herrera revolt rumors. Reports claim Herrera added 2,080 troops against General Pershing, with conflicting notes on south of Casas Grandes and near Santos Grandes. Signal corps unit deployed from El Base for service south of Columbus.

San Antonio Rex General Pension Letcher State Department Chihuahua Janis Herrera Herrera Pershins Persone Sitaat Corps Mentyr Casas C Funsten Signal Corps el Base Columbus

Douglas County Sees 200 More Cars Licensed This Year

Douglas County reports 200 more automobiles licensed this year than last. County Treasurer notes March as a peak month with 38 licenses issued, averaging nearly two per working day. Proceeds fund road maintenance as better roads and lower prices spur auto sales amid rising prosperity.

Douglas County Dive Montis Donglas Cl Stevenson

Cabinet Discusses National Guard Use for Mexico Service

Washington March 24 The cabinet discussed calling the National Guard for home guard duty to release regulars for service in Mexico but concluded there is no prospect of such action at present.

Washington Mars National Guard Mexico

Topeka Hebekahs Visit Lawrence Lodge for Initiation

Lawrence lodge of Hebekahs hosts Topeka lodge visitors for initiation of a large group of candidates. Topeka degree team, led by Mrs. Berenice Robey, plans an evening reception and city auto tour after their arrival this afternoon.

Topeka Lawrence Hebekahs Nuemi Ftodae Lodge Berenice Robey

No Change at Verdun In Early German Front Report

Paris reports no major change near Verdun as the Meuse sector stays quiet overnight. East of the river intermittent bombardments continue, with no immediate escalation observed in the western vicinity.

Paris Eacraienacror Meuse

Benefit District Rivalry Shapes Topeka Kansas City Road Plan

E Otis Perkins elected secretary treasurer of the Naw Valley Improved Highway Association which backs a Hodges Road law backed plan. Farmers along proposed routes press for a hard surface road between Topeka and Kansas City with routes north and south of the river contested by supporters in Kansas City Kansas and nearby towns. Proposals include property owners willing to pay higher rates, and resolutions urging federal support for national highways as Lawrence and Topeka leaders attend the gathering.

Topeka Andansas City Naw Valley Improved Highway’ ‘Association Nomeceting Kansas City Kansas Benefit District City CL McNarry Tonganoxie Alrady Sehackleford Otis Perkins Lawrence Topeka

Changed Plea to Guilty in Police Court Case

Francisco Torres and Nel Terry faced charges of disorderly behavior when Torres chose to plead guilty in police court. Adolphine Gutierres, accused of possessing a weapon, allegedly urged Torres to walk free, but after Gutierres paid her own fine and was released, Torres also offered to pay his fine and plead guilty.

Francisco Torres Nel Terry Adolphine Gutierres Torres Gutierres

Pinckney P T A Meeting Set for Monday Afternoon

The Pinckney school parent teachers association will meet Monday afternoon March 27 at the school building. Prof W A McKeever will speak on The religious ideal in Education. Philip Stevens will provide music. A social hour will follow the program. All patrons and friends are invited.

Pinckney Association Ameeting Pinckney School Parent-Teachers Association W. A. McKeever Philip Stevens Mmsic

Sheriff Receives Tax Warrants for Collection

Unpaid taxes totaling 58.85 dollars are represented by warrants turned over to the sheriff yesterday morning by the treasurer. Three hundred seventy five warrants were placed in the sheriff's hands for collection, with a third being day tax warrants. Collection of unpaid taxes was turned over later than usual this year.

Pair Bound Over After Kansas City Frameup

Merrill Trowbrides and Clarence Jones were bound over to the district court after a preliminary hearing before Justice John Clark. Arrested in Kansas City Kansas they were found in possession of a harness allegedly stolen from a Lawrence farmer. Bond set at 500 dollars, officers report they cannot meet it.

Merrill Trowbrides Clarence Jones District Court John Clark Kansas City Kansas Lawrence

Kansas Weather Forecast Update From Yesterday to Today

A brief Kansas weather note reports yesterday evening rainfall totaling 0.57 inches, with rain or snow and a colder trend likely. Tonight and tomorrow show periods of rain or snow with cooler temperatures, and Saturday is expected to be mostly fair but colder in eastern and southern parts.

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Final City High School Girls Class Tournament Tonight

The four girls teams conclude the interclass tournament with the Sophomores and Seniors advancing to tonight's final. The Lusiters and Freshmen will perform a cartwheel show at seven o clock if weather permits. Coach Miss Annabella Crawford guides strong talent as a close game is expected and the winning team will receive two silver eng by Mr Lines.

Amiors Lusiters Annabella Crawford We One Mr. Lines

Books Close At 10 O Clock For City Primary

Registration books remain open at the clerk’s office until 10 tonight to allow voters who delayed registration to be eligible. Only properly registered residents may vote in the city primary and special water election. A total CHV vote of 1685 was recorded earlier. ballots will be short but the election remains important as voters complete preliminaries for April ballots.

Melock Athoneh Sary

Dress Up Story Preview in Journal-World

The Journal-World plans a one week serial on Dress Up The Familiar Miracle. The first installment Tomorrow will explore the subject of tasteful dress and its importance, with truths about clothing woven into the narrative.

Journal-World

Shackleton Returns From Antarctic Expedition

Sydney reports Lieut. Sir Ernest H. Shackleton has returned from the Antarctic expedition. News of the achievements of that expedition is withheld for now.

Sydney New South *Wales Errnest HH. Shackleton

Dublin party by Pro Upsilon fraternity tonight

The Pro Upsilon fraternity hosts an annual Dublin party at the chapter house with a seven o clock five course dinner and green white decorations for seventy five guests. At nine the dance moves to Beke's hall with Ray Hall orchestra Topeka. OUT OF TOWN GUESTS include Miss Thelma Matthews Miss Rhea McMurray Miss Jelen Retts Miss Harriet Whitton Omar Uodees Joe Smith of Kansas City Miss Thenx Cornell Miss Stevens of Topeka and Mr Artlind of Sterling Mans.

Dublin Pro Uvsilon Eeke Beke’s Hall Ray Hall Topeka Pr Upsilon Paragher Fred ‘Bruckmiller Jennie” Mitchell

Executive Committee Meeting at Merchants and Farmers Association

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Merchants and Farmers Association is held tonight in the association hall. The session begins at unspecified time with agenda items for members to review and approve.

Merchants’ and Farmer’s Association TOONS

Water Plans Advisory Committee Proposed by City Commission

City commissioners move to form a citizen advisory board for water plan management after transfer of the water system. The invites Federation of clubs and business groups to appoint members, while critics urge careful selection and expert input. Council member Cleland supports the idea but does not vote on the motion.

Francisco Federation’ of Clubs Lukine Lolyfield Commsion F Tidyfield Ma. Cleland Civir Pam Marc Cleland Hearne Loa. Haskins Prete C. A. Johnson University Facnlive Tasking Elvinded Io Board of Health Cleland

Who Is Stabking Villa

Senator Lewis, a Democrat in Washington, D.C., introduced a resolution stating American authorities know that Villa is receiving supplies and money from foreign countries. The measure would bar Americans who aid Villa, labeling such acts as treason.

Lewis Washington, D.C Marek Beinrg United States Tis

Ten Men Await Trial in Next Court Term

Ten men await trial in the upcoming court term on criminal charges. They have come in contact with the law since the February term. Several cases were continued from the previous term. The number is greater than the final cases actually tried last term.

Temperance Sermon at Kanwaka Church by Miss Alice David

Miss Alice David state lecturer for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will preach at Kanwaka church on Sunday March 26 at 1 a m. The talk titled The Child The Nation s Best Asset will address temperance and moral welfare for families and communities.

Kanwaka Alice David Woman’s Christian Temperance Union

Baby Examinations Held At Social Service Hospital

Today was baby day at the Social Service hospital with a dozen Lawrence youngsters examined by Dr K Reding Dr AL Kennedy Dr RK EL Barnes and Dr James Naismith assisted by visiting nurse Mrs ed OA Hamlin and Social Service League members The visiting nurse in charge of the outreach has led the program since the month began.

Social Service Hospital Social Service League K. Reding AL RL Kennedy RK. EL Barnes James Naismith Ed. OA. Hamlin Tiandip

Faith and Salvation Sermon at First Baptist Church

The sermon at First Baptist Church last night centered on John 3 16 with Dr S Stucker explaining salvation through faith not creed. He urged personal action and faith to receive Christ and noted the week’s meetings with nearby events and speakers continuing tonight and into the weekend.

Wr . S. Stucker First Baptist Church Dre Stucker Christ C ‘Hrist Dr. Stucker Dirt Smeker Mission Circle ChanceHor Strong Elateh Sturday Tonivloss Stucker Boeing

Local official defends re election record

Slandered in letters W Holy field of Lawrence defends tenure as Commissioner of Finance. He cites tax restraint and cash balance across funds, urging voters to trust his proven financial management. Also notes Mr and Mrs W L Chapman plan to leave Lancaster California Saturday night with Mrs Chapman’s father P F B Varnum.

W. Holyfield Tolyfield City of Lawrence Kelty Ipright Holyfield WL. Chapman Lancaster Calif

Death of A Monroe at San Diego today

News from Lawrence reports the death of A Monroe in San Diego California this morning at about ten o clock. Mrs Monroe and Mrs Brodhead traveled from Lawrence and reached his bedside last evening. He left a lasting mark on the citys business institutions and his relatives are named in the dispatch.

A. Monroe San Diego Lawrence Cal AD “Monroe

Monroe Bank Leader Dies at 72 in Lawrence

Monroe, longtime president of the Merchants National Bank in Lawrence, died after a stroke last week at age 72. He had retired two years ago from active business but remained influential in local finance and railroad contracting, with ties to Mon roe Strang Lee and Kansas Southern projects. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Monroe California Lawrence National Bank Ife Monroe, Strang & Lee Santa Fe Kansah Laawranes Montise Kandgas Hep Hemi Nonwerlth Kansas City Moise Bunt

Western fires scorch nine counties in Prairie region

Fires across nine western Kansas counties cause estimated losses of 850000 this month per state fire marshal. In Oklahoma Jacob Giles Johnson county sheriff was shot aboard a passenger train by Paul We Tindley as they fled toward the Canadian river bottoms. Posses pursue the pair. In New York Dr Arthur Warrett Waite admits giving his father in law medicine mistaken for poison. Miss Clertude Kitchell to spend weekend at home with her parents. Miss Mary Joie Plin to join her father for the weekend.

Tope Ka—Prairie Janis Nashal Stites Hecotab Okla Jacob’ Giles Sherif Johnson County Tex Paul Tindley Beaimont Hadley New York Arthur. Warrett Waite Init Clertrude Kitchell Kitchell

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