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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1916
Page
1
Senate votes to create inquiry into disposal and use of campaign funds amid concerns over misallocation and potential misuse in election financing. Investigators will examine accounting records and transfers to identify improper handling and safeguard future campaigns.
Democratic Senate plans to contest the election of Republican members. Department of Justice announces investigations will proceed in several states. West Virginia and Indiana elections face recounts and alleged funding misuse in the presidential campaign. Republicans deny fraud. Journal reports on electors and diplomatic moves in Petrograd and Mexican issues as a broader political backdrop.
Fred Kopp, 70, of 1129 Orepan Street, and his sonFLOW Copp disappeared yesterday. Last seen at 10 AM near Telaml Thirteenth Streets. Police and neighbors conduct neighborhood search. no trace found. Relatives fear he may have wandered off or visited Leavenworth, with uncertain whereabouts through noon today.
British forces press a renewed offensive along the Ancre and Somme fronts, claiming major gains including Beaumont Hamel. Paris reports stubborn German resistance near the Ancre and Champagne fighting with Russian and Allied actions in various sectors. Prisoners exceed four thousand as British arms advance. naval actions include a Norwegian torpedo incident and wireless disruptions in Norwegian waters. Prohibition advocate Coleman dies, influencing Nebraska anti alcohol campaigns.
The city milk ordinance case dominates a postponed weekly commission meeting as city officials testify. Kari pleads guilty to selling milk without a license. Mugay, Chaves, Ornelas, and Gerrerg plead guilty to freight house break in. fines issued. Lawrence court handles non support charges with weekly payments ordered.
A burst of unusually cold air pushed temperatures near or above zero across the central United States. North Platte Nebraska tied or set low marks while Kansas City Missouri and nearby regions registered frigid readings. November records were noted in several western and southern locations with cities like Dallas Amarillo and Texarkana reporting notably cold conditions.
Two former University of Kansas faculty members edit journals on education and civic subjects. Charles Hughes Johnston, dean of education, edits Educational Administrative Supervision from Lancaster PA with a piece on junior high schools. Emil L Bennett, Minnesota Municipalities editor, leads municipal reference work at the University of Minnesota extension division under J. R. Price, formerly at Kansas.
Fire crews were called to Archie Tweed's greenhouse on North Lawrence Street early today, with about 100 dollars in damage. The blaze started in the basement, likely from faulty gas ventilation, and investigators found one insurance policy on site. Fire department units were sent from 361 Massachusetts Street after noon yesterday to assist. cause remains unknown.
The National Association of Baseball Leagues hosts a meeting with owners and managers from minor leagues nationwide. Key topics include players contracts and overall control over released players amid the union demands and new regulations.
In St Joseph Missouri Oscar D McDaniel prosecutes on murder charges against his wife as jurors are questioned for death penalty sentiment. The venire selection progresses with questions about capital punishment while states and defense praise pace ahead despite differences from prior panel. A later note mentions a pause for Mayor A T Cle v ion memory. a separate Rome dispatch reports Vatican and Spain and US planning to press Germany to halt Belgian deportations.
Readable text indicates yesterday's Kansas weather with a low night temperature and a mention of a girl. The fragment implies a cool evening with a potential temperature detail but lacks full data or clear entities.
Cale of Eudora Road Tool Co will attend the state good roads convention in Lawrence for two days. He showcases a device claimed to keep shirt collars strong and prevent wear. He offers a bargain on his machine, promising quick, reliable performance at a low cost this year.
Lawrence choral union members are urged to attend tonight’s rehearsal at the high school auditorium, the first of three pre concert sessions. The group is reported in good shape this year as preparations continue for the December concert.
Local leaders urge legislators and Nes members to attend a highway reform convention in Taw next Thursday. The program seeks federal and state action on road funding, codification of highway laws, a dedicated Highway Department, and improved road management. Governor Capper will speak at the event, with university musicians providing entertainment.
Honorary lecturer Hy Coulters speaks on the ideals of science at the university while memorial notices recount the death of N I Hunt at 1460 Connecticut Street. Appelhoom to lecture on Romance languages as part of the university program. Early shoppers in Lawrence push Christmas advertising campaigns.
A missing wife case draws Lawrence, aided by Drexheimer of California and Ma ian Town Today, as relief comes through reliable law enforcement and chain of custody efforts. The report notes cross state coordination with Missouri authorities and California contacts to locate the missing spouse.
Major Carl Phillips notes excellent health records in the Second Regiment during border duty. Colonel Metcalf commends Kansas troops for readiness and patriotism. D B Hunnicutt recalls Civil War disease losses, honoring soldiers for service and sacrifice.
A string of cold conditions and low gas pressure unsettles residents. Reports say many homes lack enough heat for meals, with several towns noting gas pressure several degrees below outside temperatures. Cooks and housewives struggle to dry and heat essentials as forecasts hint at warmer air but pressure remains unstable.
Fifteen students report for departure to Lincoln for the Kansas rally with band members and coaches set to lead final practice. A Wednesday rally will send Kansas rooters off with a farewell to Nebraska, while arbitration news and university rules spark regional debates.
J W Coleman of Atchison Globe died in Atchison after a brief illness of meningitis. He had ten years with the Globe and previously edited papers in Olathe and Ellsworth. Coleman moved to Kansas in 1892 and later joined the stock company that owned the Globe.
Returns show Wilson leading Hughes in Minnesota and California counts, with Wilson’s plurality up by about 100 votes in one county. Reports from Dobrudja note no campaign progress, while Spain protests Vatican depuration. Ray Thomas dies after a long pursuit, and fair directors plan premium payouts next week. Missouri Kansas game seats announced. city case requires officials in district court.
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