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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1916

Page

1

Mexican Troops Move to Border Amid Diplomatic Talks

Reports from El Paso detail Mexican government officials stating 10 border troops are being moved to northern frontier posts as General Obregon orders troop dispositions. Officials say the withdrawal of troops from certain districts is coordinated to prevent conflict while Mexican and American authorities monitor developments.

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Supplies Moved Back Words in War Report

A brief dispatch notes American troops withdrawing to safer bases in the southwest front. It cites transportation cargo moved from Sart Antonio to Nan quips and mentions northern Chi neloga as a protective focus. Montana recruits report local cowboys offering services to the war effort.

Mas Dal America San Materio Mes Chineloga Sart Antonio

Unclear OCR Report on Allied Plot and Dismissed Attaché

Fragmentary report notes a cowboy, a 1600 man force, and a Dec or May timelines. Mentions Captain Boyed Dismissed Attaché honored by Emperor William. references Red Order and a Canadian Welland Canal plot. Contains many garbled names and places.

No Change in Mexican Policy Stated by U S Govt

The U S Government insists border safety takes priority in Mexican policy. Diplomats from both governments will begin negotiations. Reports note remarks by Baker and others on border security and plans for possible troop actions.

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Brackets on North Span Block East Side Walk Plan

City officials debate reconfiguring sidewalks on the old river bridge after flood repairs. A new path on the west side and temporary closure on the east side may force pedestrians to detour until construction finishes, raising safety and traffic concerns.

Death of Miss Bogardus Funeral Services Held

Miss Bogardus died yesterday after years of residence with Mr and Mrs Wilder in Glens Falls New York. The funeral will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock with services by the First Baptist Church of Glens Falls. She was a member of the Robert Le Bogardis family and long active in church charities.

Bowardus Wilders Bowardia Wilder Rome Aimrypeae Hye Pirat Baptist Clery Mixa Alard Masa Glens Halls N.Y. Havnie Lawrence Dle Robert le Bogardis Fawils

Damages Awarded in District Court Suit

A district court awarded damages in a case involving Mrs. Zebb and others linked to a motor vehicle incident. The suit, arising from a collision at an intersection, sought compensation for injuries and losses. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff against the defendant with payment due, while a separate judgment was entered against the Pometan State Bank for a related failure to appear in court.

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Valley Grove Servi 88 Invitation to a church service

A fragment notes Valley Grove Service 88 and a shinier Mather Das at Grave school horse Sunday May 4 with appended plans for afternoon at outlets led by Mr. Bhar Braden of Lawrence. A committee invites everyone to attend. Medical opinions about death are mentioned.

Valley Grove Ainsie Mather Ir. Bhar Braden Lawreive Ile Serviers Linlly

Weather Report for Kansas Sees Unsettled Cool Weekend

A Kansas weather note reports unsettled, cool conditions with chances of rain. Yesterday morning showed light precipitation and today’s outlook predicts showers into Saturday, with continued cool air.

Blind Boy Makes Progress at School for the Blind

Earl Chambers of 7247 Delaware Street, a nonverbal visually impaired student with spinal meningitis, attends the School for the Blind in Winston City. Though hearing is limited to whispers, his reading and handwriting show strong skill. he recently won two prizes at the school’s industrial exhibit and his March 1 to April 14 grade card reflects steady progress across reading spelling arithmetic and piano.

Earl Chambers Chambers Delaware Street Wnfinsaes City Tlse Lawrence Ly Earl Notking Ly Boys Sitger Soan Uy Aigie Arithmetic Linafer Chorus Imuste Industriat Phys Real -Cultire

Kansan Alumni Gather for Flan Class Reunion Week

University of Kansas graduates from multiple classes plan reunion activities during commencement week. Messages urge former students to return to Lawrence for events including speeches and celebratory gatherings as classes prepare to participate in the May ceremonies.

K. U University of Kansis Jane Atu Aml Simmons Lawrence Cor Aeel Hs Thirtenth Aniversary Marnigh Stuart Henry Horing National Security New York Dag Ts Rane Slistiuelion OSG

Mother attends son's University graduation in Lawrence

Mrs Barnes Moss arrived from Shanghai to witness her son Shamelai Moss graduate at the University of Lawrence. She traveled long distances to be present for the diploma ceremony while her husband plans to join them in the United States.

Irs Barnes Moss Lawrence Shanghai China Shamelai Mugs Moss

National Guard Notices Spark Local Concern

National Guardsmen and the Lawrence unit monitor evolving events as rumors spread about possible mobilization. Henry Reyer, quartermaster of the regiment, updates field bulletins from the E W Parsons jewelry store window while residents debate the situation and coin phrases like Uf as uncertain signals.

Lawrence National Raical Munyal Mansas Guard Henry Reyer E.W. Parsons Jewelry Élzs Fourpal Llletin

Lawrence City Votes Police Pay Raise and Cemetery Sextons

The city commission approved higher salaries for police officers to improve protection in Lawrence, with staff added at the Oak Hill and Maple Grove cemeteries. Officials noted budget limits and debated staff levels, while city leaders argued the town should match similar communities in policing and burial services.

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Urge Loan Scholarship for Class of 1890 Women

Members of the class solicit contributions to create a loan fund of 100 dollars to aid worthy women from older classes. The plan was discussed at a reception and seeks donations through the faculty and bank contact. Contributions are directed to Miss Harri Sterling at Indiana Street, Lawrence.

Claas Ootasia Sina Harrielo Sterline Indiana Street Lawrener

Local figures head to Stott Cig event after meeting

The report notes Jay Bond and Coach Herman Ob departed last night for Stott Cig where they were scheduled to attend. Today they remain in Seat County travel plans.

Jay Bond Herman Obsell Stott Cig Ile County Traels Eet

Cofferdam Work Pauses on New Bridge Project

The cofferdam around Pier No 2 is removed and forms for the upper structure are being completed. Interurban construction halts temporarily due to rain while materials are stored north of the river and rails for the track are set on the bridge. Deep pilings in the north river reach solid mud, while the south side shows shallow mud and sand. Concrete anchoring will be required for river pillars, delaying progress.

Missouri ~ Valley Bridge and Tren

Praised North Lawrence Improves Town Mood in Lecture

The North Lawrence community was commended for its support of town improvements in a lecture by Homer Talbot of the University extension department. Talbot urged residents to maintain momentum and work with the North Side High School efforts as the concert by the Continental Orchestra under Warren A. Wood accompanied the event.

North Lawrence Homer Talbot University Talbot Woodlawn Course Co North Side Warren AL Wood Lise Ilebt

May Fete Weather Delays University Festivities

May Fete at the university is postponed due to rain at dawn. The Women’s Student Government Association announced new plans with performances rescheduled for tomorrow and next week, depending on weather.

Wouren Yellowbry

Stef of Laughter to Be Performed at University Golf Links

The department of Nish and Mal Arthur Nevin of the School of Fine Arts publish a comic operetta Stef of Laughter. The play, written by Percy Shostar Cando with score by Professor Nevin, opens tomorrow at the university golf links and continues Saturday and Monday evenings.

Stef Percy Ho Shostae Department of Nish Mal Arthur Nevin School of Fine Arts Lanelter Jie University Percy Shostar Professor Nevin

Mass meeting called for Progressive convention delegates

A mass meeting is called with A. Cowper and Avery Citey slated as organizers. May 13 is the date mentioned for a county Progressive gathering to select eleven delegates and eleven alternates, with the event to be held at the Odd Fellows Ball.

A. Cowper Avery Citey

Black Hermit Elects The Black Helmet Pledge Summary

A list of freshmen and returning members outlines the group carrying on the organization war next under leaders Weissenborn Ward Mee Smart Arend Krambach Cau dill Smith and Connelly Cranwell Casey Foster Laslett Allen. The piece ends with a reflective line about revenge souring temperament.

Weissenborn Bill Ward Herbert Mee Ralph Smart Harold Arend Joli Krambach Clyde Caudill Eldon Smith Frankage Gen. Weardward J. W. Connelly Harry Cranwell Casey Clinton Incelliga Howard Martin Leivis Foster Tom Prughe Howard Laslett Bil Allen Satan

Eighty to Graduate From Rural Schools in Douglas County

An epidemic of grip reduced graduates this year to eighty from rural schools in Douglas County. Graduation exercises are set for May 20 in Lawrence. Superintendent Lawler and Hawley note grading finished with top marks by Charles Eberhart and a list of graduates including Ruth Hamer, Eva Fay Petelish, Lee Robison, Genevieve Warna de, Bea Michael, Myrtle Meier, Ethel Shepard, Clara Saile, Doris Huss, Greta Gord, Ellen Unger, Pearl Boehriner, Albert Woods, Otho Shoemaker, Clara Parel, Alvin Nichols, Viola Jingrey Hunsinger, Helen Wood, Margaret Lavin, Lena Wulfkubile, Dora Kent, Woodie Laughlin, and others.

Douglas County Lawrence Lawler Hawley Charles Eberhart Uelen Breithaupt Ruth Hamer Katestroux Ruhamaly Tucker James Christy Eva Fay Petelish Lee Robison Lyford Warnade Genevieve Bea Michael Morence Claxton Charles Faith Gisdave Schanke Judin' Schanke Myrtle Meier Ethel Elizabeth Shepard Raid Richards Benute Y Underwood Grace McClin’tock Louise Roshi Olin Johnson Tie Dean Cladys North Charles Burstort Harriett Clara “Saile Otto Almeda ‘Rukes Carri Mabel Montfoort Belle Juling Haas Dow Rer Bessie Kochile Charles Roller Doris Huss Ralph Kalb Ole Hi ‘Montour A Smniler Greta Gord Keth “Sturdy Ellen Unger Murfit Cook Flory Irene Kreel Rankin Dora Corbing Crace Johnson Pearl Boehriner Edwin Hildenbrand Albert "Woods Lela Newton Lloyd Williamson Otho Shoemaker Clara Parel Arthur Alvin Nichols Olive Nielick Viola Jingrey Hunsinger Mary Nortis Helen Wood Thoeékli Kannenberg Helen Hey Kiel Milk Margaret “Lavin Brubaker Hattie Jesse Dora Kent Lena Wulfkubile Helen Cott Rager Woodie Laughlin

French Hold Ridge After German Assaults at Dead Man Hill

French forces repelled two German attempts to seize positions on the western slope of Dead Man Hill. Artillery fire frustrated German progress near May 2 and May 10. Active bombardment continues around Avecourt Wood and Doudwmont Vaux sectors per official report.

Prench Pare Germany Dead Man Hill Avecourt Wood Doudwmont-Vaux Toda

Power of dress as social command in old ad prose

The piece argues that clothing wields great influence over judgment and social standing. It praises well made clothes sold at fair prices and notes that advertising in the newspaper helps readers find suitable attire.

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