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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1915

Page

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Silent Front Shifts as Russians Repel German Push at Neiman River

Report from Petrograd via London notes minor clashes along the frontier with the German advance halted near the Niemen river district. Russian forces exploited overzealous German actions, drawing back central positions while isolated engagements persisted, signaling limited significance across the broader line. The Germans discovered premature movement and paused to regroup as Russian reports claim successes and cautious counteractions.

Petrograd London Ain Repent Ata Daring Cavanayinew Vera Abe Ailla Gerngay Laks Dias Owas Gilaanend Phas Medrieg Lake Tuas

Grade Student Activities Policy Draft About Activity Limits

The document outlines limits on student participation to avoid overloading students. It mentions a university setting with upperclassmen and underclassmen, assigning points for activities and roles, and schedules elections for leadership roles. It notes freshmen and sophomores have reduced participation and elections occur in spring and fall.

Freshmen Appear After Easter Week at College

Text notes freshmen appear after the Easter holidays with tentative dates in April or May. It mentions the Men's Student Center activities and a spring event on the hill, with details about the appearance date and related arrangements.

Eays Stateneer

Strike on at Seattle

Police keep busy preventing violence as a strike call spreads among streetcar workers in Seattle Washington. Rioting followed a vote to strike at a meeting of Seattle labor councils while crews faced attempts to be removed from cars.

Seattle Wash Mar Ery Plaven Sand ‘Travtions Light Aid Power Company Ibor Wmions Central Darhar Council Ling

Hamilton Plans Drake Games Relay Team

Covel Hamilton will enter a four man relay at the Drake Games in Des Moines Iowa on April 17. The quartet includes Edwards Herrigt Pops Grady Hodkeys Creighton Staveler and possibly a two mile relay team. Kansas may also be represented by last year’s captain Moyne in the Philadelphia games next week.

Hamilton Des Moines Ue Drakeene Towa Dheferinson Pennsylvania Heeryeen Edwards Herrigt Pops Grady Hodkeys

City Holds Water Bond Vote Against New Plant Financing

Citizens of Lawrence debate municipal water system financing as officials argue the city’s income from water will not cover maintenance costs or interest on bonds for a proposed new plant. Opponents urge caution, noting tax burdens and long term costs while supporters cite reliability and public needs.

Jason Newlin Lawrence Tor Bewersorks Ison Amin Vassina Lawrence

Professor Barber to Resign from International Delta Commission

An academic figure is reported to resign from the International Delta Commission. The notice mentions appointment changes within the diversity department and indicates Barber is stepping away from university work and related roles amid restructuring.

District Court In Session Involving Mortgage Foreclosure

District Court opened with civil cases including Liane Lae v Morse and others a mortgage foreclosure. The judge ordered a cease and the case may continue after noon. Rose Malane claims caduphan is Noah Cameron and may seek relief in Cameron.

Merniie Dladge Sinartesis Upe Ohawa Liane Na Lae Coorge Morse Ulnizen Rogainst W. S. McNeil Rose Muliney Cameron Rose Malanex Caduphan Noah Cameron

City Plans 96000 Improvement Across Lawrence Wards

City officials report a 96000 improvement project across Lawrence wards with assessments about one third complete. Theker county assessor says wards 4 4 and 6 likely to finish this week as the assessment progresses.

Kansas records show twenty year population and production shifts

Topeka March 31 an agriculture official reviewed Kansas twenty year changes. Population rose by about three hundred thousand while field crops and mineral outputs increased, though live stock and poultry values did not grow proportionately. Price hikes and larger farm areas helped lift total farm product value despite uneven livestock growth.

Topeka Ah C. Mohler Agriculure Kansas Mer Mohler Kamsis

Planting Gardens Under Early Spring Weather

Readable fragments describe people preparing gardens despite past snows and cold, spading soil and sowing seeds as crews work in early spring. Notes mention adjusting to base weather and ongoing labor as gardens begin to take root amid lingering chill.

Stiller

Improvement League to Plead For Better South Side Road

Southside Improvement lawes will meet tonight in Telhovring Jal Te pemeiple oged af the teetne qs to discuss plums for the Neo Growl road. Residents say the Beecedale to Ne 6 sthons House route is the worst in Benghis Counts. Board of Coins Commissioners will be petitioned in Bane to improve the road.

Lawes Telhovring Beecedale Sthons House Benghis Board of Coins Commissioners Bane

Germans Bombard Libau and Port Area Damages Reported

A fragmented wire service brief reports German bombardment near Libau causing wreckage and damage to town structures and harbor facilities. Connection lines mention telegraph wires struck, some ships damaged, and crews winded, with unclear details on exact locations or casualties.

Lamdon

New Disk Need For Computer After Warped Crate Failure

The report notes a new disk is required due to a warped crate and damage during transport near California Street. Officials say repairs will be ready soon and the system can be restored once the disk arrives, expected tomorrow.

California

Kansas Weather Note Predicts Warmer Thursday

Fragmentary weather note from Kansas mentions tonight and Thursday with possible showers or hail. Forecast indicates warmer conditions on Thursday and unsettled early, with limited readable details from the scrambled source.

Work progresses well at country club house frame

Persistent delays due to weather slow progress on the country club house frame. Workers have faced days off and machine issues but anticipate steady progress as conditions improve and a delivery milestone nears.

Couintry Club Devery Diesel Sregiher

Hunter Addresses Boys Club Meeting Speech

Prof. Pniiter of the Board of Education spoke to the Boys Club at their regular meeting in the Yo Mo building. He illustrated friendship among Americans with a foreign experience and praised the group’s work over recent months. Karl Fitzpatrick led the recruitment report, urging cooperation with the Girls Yo Wy. A group photo will be taken next Tuesday night.

Pniiter Board of Education S Club Yo Mo Mente Ty Karl Fitzpatrick Ure Boys Club

Diplomatic Squares Delay China Japan Immigration Debate

In Peking March discussions among President Yuan Shi Kai and Foreign Minister Tai Chong Esiang stall over immigration policy. Sources indicate China cannot reach a final stance, with Japanese immigrants at the center of contention and anticipated further talks to resolve the issue amid tense negotiations.

Yuan Shi Kai Foreigar Tae Chong Esiang M. Sioki Re. Fism Lids

Willard Bet Odds Rise in Thavanan Fight Card

The Journal-World reports sentiment favors Willard with rising betting odds as a Newport event nears. John Johnson bettors show interest but remain cautious while Willard backers push for former press turnout. Also noted is the sinking of the British steamer Falabi by a German sub and the death of American citizen Inez Sunihiy, with Washington awaiting details on the Thrasher family.

Willard Johnson Deine Dole Sim von Aes Mer Falabi Wales Inez Sunihiy United States Watshers Thrasher Washington Lean

Waterworks Debate in Lawrence Prompts Special Assessment

A dated editorial argues the city must decide between owning waterworks or continuing with the Water Company. It warns against vague theory and urges fair businesslike action, noting past property deals show costs can rise with ownership changes and that a special assessment may be needed. The piece previews further discussion on page 2.

Lauviene Water Company I. Tp Pormons Apan Paul Althant Ty Heth

Stock Exchange Active Sees Special Stock Dominance

A historical stock market summary notes a shift toward special stocks with large volumes and intrigue over market movements. The report highlights European risks, wartime contracts, and a tilt in activity away from ordinary securities as traders respond to broader financial tensions.

New York Dali

Arrested on Charge of Firing Liner Amid Ship Fire

A passenger aboard the liner Laemmeine is arrested on charges of firing the vessel amid a blaze that imperiled the ship. Investigators and experts, including Admiral Charlier, tie the explosion to a detonating device planted in a tank. Passengers recall a fellow traveler remarking during the voyage about German torpedo threats, stirring shock among the crowd.

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Austrians Face Heavy Losses In Hungary Campaign

Swiss-dated dispatches report Austrian forces in the Lyutta valley and Beren province suffered severe casualties on March 28. Estimates place Austrian losses at about 44,000 with 4,000 troops annihilated within an hour north of Vereeske, leaving demoralized units in Borer province.

Ceneva Lyutta Valley Beren Tungary Treadviews Gav Borer Provinee Vereeske

Sinking of Ellerman Liner Flaminian Off Seil Skye

The Ellerman Line steamer Flaminian, 2278 net tons, sailing from Glasgow to Cape Town, was sunk by a submarine off the Seil in Scotland on Monday March 29. All crew members were rescued. The vessel was en route when attacked.

London Ellerman Line Flaminian Avitlt General Careo Glasgow Cape Town Seiliv Tsleet Gormalt Stener

Kansas accredits seven more schools in the central association

Seven Kansas schools join the North Central association, bringing the total to seventy four accredited institutions. Graduates from these schools may apply to any American college without elimination, expanding access across the central states. New Kansas high school members include Argentine, Illworth, Fosseton, Manhattan, St Dublin, Reesteile, and Yates Center.

Centralesociation ‘of Colleges Randary Atn Pwend Kansas High Argentine Illworth Fossineton Manhattan Dublin Reesteile Yates Center

Officials Warn Against Flies in Lawrence Campaign

Health officers urge citywide anti fly drive to curb disease risk and prevent summer outbreaks. Citizens are told to swat the first fly seen, keep streets clean, and participate in April cleanup days on 16 and 17 to reduce pest populations and protect public health.

Lawrence Veith Phkeing United States Bureau For the Prevention of Tuberculosis Swat

Arbitration case paves way for wage award

In a railroad wage dispute, attorneys for Western Railway and engineers’ union closed their arguments as the case nears the arbitrators. A decision is expected on or before April 20. Separately, over 250 students graduate from the State Manual Training Normal at Pittsburg, with about 50 earning degrees.

Chiesa Mar Tami Sheehan The Western Railway Warren 5 Stone Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Ursiment Siut Frestlers Stane Pittsburg Kan

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