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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1915

Page

1

President Orders Burkitt Reinstatement After Criticism

President Wilson directed Postmaster General Burleson to reinstate George Burkitt, the Winnetka Illinois assistant postmaster fired for criticizing the president’s engagement. The action, announced after a brief conference with the president, disapproved of Burkitt’s discharge and cited no other valid charges. Burkitt’s case, including alleged insubordination and inefficiency, remains under investigation with Burkitt suspended.

Washington, D.C Wilson Burleson George ‘Burkitt Winnetka Minois Feiljing Burkitt Elmi Trinity L'Resistort Fe “Ub Mostmsuter Rloor Winnetka Tigen’ Piven Denimits Cor Nghy Thay Hurkitt Phe Tuntie Gouciil Burlyson Hig Wits Gener Roper

Oklahoma crude oil jumps as producers brace for activity

Oklahoma crude oil rose by 2.30 to 3.90 dollars per barrel, a ten cent morning gain noted amidst a surge in prices since August. Local producers in Tulsa report jubilation and plans for intensified field work as oil activity is expected to increase. Meanwhile in Pittsburgh the tenth consecutive crude price rise since August 13 was announced by the United Pennsylvania Co, with five cents added to most crudes and Ragland up two.

Oklahoma Tulsa Ohina Sre Viltsburg Pennivan Qi Co

Good Roads Meeting Sees Kansas Delegates Named

Lawrence men to represent Golden Belt Road Association at Kansas Good Roads session in Arkansa City on November 8 and 20. Delegates include Zumwalt Bonner Springs Finch Otis Parking Putney Stansfield Fischer Wamego Smith Seaton Monts Tepaty Manhattan Muenzenayer Manley Dimetion City Salinas Trent Parcell Wakeeneson Wilson Louis Yeash Trey Abiline Harmilton Solomon Whitehair Gowthewp Bailey Ssworth Alford Havenworth Raisng Alford and Eugene Alford.

Lawrence Arkansas City Abilene Kans Kansas Good Roads’ Association Arkansaas City Hiave Deen Golden Yalt Road Association T MC. Moi Kansas City Kay Invi Zumwalt Bonner Springs C. S. Finch Otis Parking H. S. Putney Gene Stansfield Topeka E. J. Fischer Wamego B. W. Smith F. N. Seaton H. E. Monts Tepaty Manhattan Fimners C. W. Muenzenayer C. J. Manley Dimetion City Cyrus Salinas George T .Trent G. HL Parcell Wakeenesson Wilson B.A. Louis Calby F. Yeash G. Trey Abiline G. W. Harmilton Solomon V. T. Whitehair Gawthewp Roy F, Bailey Ssworth Ald Jelly V

Plan for Semi-dentennial Exposition at University

A plan for a semi-dentennial exposition at the University was discussed by Visiting Alumni in a Saturday meeting. A committee, including A. L. Pearson of Kansas City, R. Blair of Topeka, and Mrs. T. J. Doran of Topeka, was appointed to examine past plans and report to the board of alumni visitors. Mrs Ils Perkins of Lawrence was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board of visitors after the resignation of Mrs T L Chalkley.

Rtylanker School Almboi Tain “Sappport Educntion Alpirni Pearsons Kansas City Kant Robert Blair Lawrence T. Li. Chalkley

Bulgarian Strength Alarms Population at Monastir

Berlin dispatches report Bulgarian forces threaten Monastir front and harbor expansions at Varna with Turkish reinforcements. British ships land stores, and 8500 Serbian captives with 12 cannon are reported across Balkan fronts. Russian defeat in Galicia and German gains near Bourges are noted in later items.

Saloniki Almong Monastir Perlepe Babiana Maipass Katelinik Gariga Varna Sud Rai

Smaller Forces Won Tactics Clash At Babina Yass In Serbia

Milan dispatch from November reports a minor Serbian defense against a 20,000 strong Bulgarian force near Veles and Babuna pass. Serbian troops, pressed under heavy fire, retreated briefly before Col Vassic ordered a counterattack. Serbian Grafians crossed the Tepe road and broke the Bulgarian line, driving them beyond Juatoxiak.

Milan Italy Babina Yass Serbia Corriere Della 'Spra Bulinns Veles Isvor Vassic Asifayjas

Dida lat Pear publishes record butter fat score

The report notes a club event where a pigeon or animal named Dida lat Pear achieved a butter fat yield above seventy pounds in a single season, surpassing the world record for the breed with a 403 and 6la score, under the oversight of the dean Prluth Pen.

Kiarses City Mayor Fraheisco and Pickard Visit

The report notes Mayor W. J. Fraheisco and C. Pickard traveling from Kiarses City to Krauingag City for a business engagement today. Details are sparse in the readable text.

Kiarses City W. J.fraheisco C.° . Pickard Krauigag City

Kansas Editor Association Plans New Lawren ce Meeting

The Kansas Editorial Association voted to revive the Kansas Editor publication and to hold a Lawrence gathering April 20 to 22 with a short course on newspaper work directed by Prof. Merle Thorpe of the University. The program will focus on lectures and technical subjects for editors and will precede the national teachers of journalism conference.

Tle Kansas Lawrence Lawre Merle Thorpe Mon Wit Univ Puse Thorpe Uhd Editoriil Thorp Montul ‘Pi Owith Hapael J. J. Napier Newton Kapsis Little Almk Enterprise Clevenger Osawatomic Graphite J. Byron Caing Belle Plaine News M. Pearl Hiawatha Democrat W. Ey Payton Coloney Free Press Toni ‘Phaynpson Howard Covinanti Austint Tonfance Lebo Star Iw. C Palmer Fetrell Republican A. Je Miler Belleville Elescope RY P. McGualloch Anthony Bulletin

Religious effort boosts church attendance across cities

Ministers report successful remittance of Sundays with sermons at the University students addressed in multiple churches. Hundreds respond to exhortations as religious organizations gauge progress toward a concluding test day. Communities show strong lay support and broad participation in the revival movement.

Lawrence Chuveli Caulpai

Homeless Mer Suffered Cost Aligns With Hope

A fragmented OCR item notes a homeless person facing hardship and seeking help or resources. It mentions struggle with costs and a glimmer of hope for aid or shelter, in a local community context. Further readable details are limited.

Crowds Attract Gasoline Parade In Lawrence Transit

Police halted traffic as count of motor crowds formed a large procession Saturday in Lawrence. About 142 cars traveled eastward and then turned toward Kansas City after crossing the bridge. Officers diverted routes to keep order while the crowd moved north toward the city, with Kohring noting the broad turnout and route choices.

Lawrence

University of Kansas dean Butler's recital headline

Harold L. Butler of the University school of fine arts will give a public recital in Lawrence Wednesday evening, assisted by Mrs Butler and Miss Pearl Epiley, at Pra ser Hall. The concert, one of the fall's leading musical events, features a varied program including works by Haydn Rubinstein and Damrosch, with a large attendance expected.

University Music School Wotan Harold L. Butler University School, of Fine Arts Lawrence Butler Pearl Epiley Pine Praser Hall Saggio Gisol Caldaza Mann Strauss der Sandtraeger Burgert Weaver of Myrtle Reed Card Ausomas Paola Frances Beene

Masons to Host Annual Reception and Honor Lineup

A local Masons lodge announces an upcoming reception honoring notable members. Key figures include Ly Burdick and other dignitaries, with details about event venue and timing to be confirmed.

Reception for All-Masons by Prof Burdick Invited

Fragmentary notice invites attendees to a reception hosted by Professor Burdick for the All-Masons, with expected attendance and oversight by Weber and Sears. The text is incomplete and reads as a ceremonial invitation with uncertain names and details.

St .Yascns Weber Et Sears Burdick

Judge releases Haskins wife amid desertion claims

A garbled report says Vernon Haskins faces family court actions after alleged desertion. The piece mentions a judge releasing his wife, references to family and legal stakes, and hints at tensions tied to past marriage duration and a flood event.

Progress on Large Bridge Underwater Work Nears Finish

Reports indicate arrival of a large barge and hoisting engine for bridge construction. Excavation below water line starts, with a plan to backfill and place heavy timber and stone near the river’s south side as crews expect rapid progress in about two to three weeks.

Ainderag Dolph

Attendanceand codes at the Eng meeting in Ohio street

The report notes 6 556 attendance with mixed details about checkers and payments. An engineering meeting by the Student Branch of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers is described, listing agenda items, selected speakers, and scheduled readings by prominent state officials at Ohio Street.

Soci Mechaical A. Jr Slecidei Fiat le Annal Prominaut Etate Lyris

Students Recital Tonight at Fraser Hall

Students recital at Fraser Hall by the School of Fine Arts features piano violin and cello solos. Dean Butler invites faculty and students to attend, promising an engaging program with notable performances and a strong music inspiration from the university’s arts division.

Fraser Hall School of Fine’ Arts Sade Lio Tie Nachowel Pines Anypbee Siveeney- Aha ‘Vrot Charles iRkilton Ath Ak Ad Ae S Vsa Dean Ht Butler

Edgar Plans Growth Amid New Machinry and Staff

Edgar plans expansion with a growing plant on Vermont Street. New machinery and ten new workers have been added in ten weeks, raising capacity to 74 seals per day and positioning the firm to produce all market seals for the Mississippi River region and beyond.

Edgar 'S Vermont Street Sherbytine Issippi- Terewen Ea Fox

Death of Well Known Early Settler Whedon

Local obituary notes the death of Whedon an elder statesman among Lawrenee settlers at an advanced age. Funeral arrangements are listed for the Pallview Methodist church with Rev Rist officiating. He is survived by his wife five daughters and one son along with numerous grandchildren and extended family.

Whedon Lawrenee Tomoxtom Pallview Methodist Eluarelt Re Rist Mavens Meairs Burlington Ax Tuttle Kansas Lewis Howell Mary Ee Kelly Jes X Whedon Ave Lawren

Gas scarcity disrupts night heating and pipeline supplies

Local gas users face cold homes as pipeline company limits deliveries at current rates. Report notes a lack of service pipes causing outages while the company argues it can supply gas if pressures increase. Residents seek relief as heating becomes essential and tensions rise between the utility and households.

Ali al Fanil Élini Ada Mérning Tim Tnorufins Uke

Skewers at City Jail and men travel plans

The fragment describes a rough scene at a city jail and notes men traveling to inns and lodging houses open to all early in the evening. It mentions two burly men seen on McCook field Saturday and a chaperone or guard preparing for an interurban trip with a plan to work after arriving.

City Jail Fionk Rutherford Chaisherlain

Adams Arraigned On Theft Charge In Ottawa

Frank Adams was brought to Ottawa where he faced a theft charge for stealing a suit. His preliminary hearing was scheduled for tomorrow at 2 o clock before Justice We Clerk.

Frank Adams Frank Adam Ottawa Elovhies J Lawrence

Cornell lecturer to speak on biology at Snow Hall

Dr Needham head of the department of dentalogy at Cornell University will lecture on biology in Snow Hall Tuesday. The event is open to the public and aims to discuss current research and implications for science education.

Needham To Bre TG. Dhaiy Cornell University Hal Tock

Kansas Plan to Move Building at Panama-Pacific Exposition

Faculty and Albrani say the proposal to move the Kansas building to the University site is impracticable. Officials note the plan would waste materials and not fit the university’s needs, delaying construction and undermining the fair exhibit. Feasibility studies by engineers suggest a long term home on campus is best.

Kansas Wonman Collor Fle Noving Universi

Will Read: Wallace E Pratt Lecture on Philippine Mining

Wallace E Pratt will speak at 4 30 in lecture room on The Economic Developments of the Philippines from the Point of View of Mining. Pratt has spent seven years in the Philippines and is honored for government service. The will open to all interested at the University of Mining.

Wallace E. Pratt Philipping B. Pratt Eliet Aelsiog Lof Miding Sas Swall Torhorrot Philippines Mr. Pratt

Fire destroys main building of School of Mines at Weir

Fire swept the four story North Weir building housing the Nuisas School at orthys, destroying the equipment and causing $15,000 to $17,000 in losses. About set pupils and teachers escaped safely as firefighters struggled with weak pressure. The state board of administration, meeting in Pittsburg, planned continuation of the mine school for twenty pupils.

Weir Kap Nuisas Atsorthys LA P'Eloe Estate Burton Wolfe Pittshave

Remodeling and Roofing at Kennedy Residence in Louisiana

Remodeling and reroofing of W. F. Kennedy's residence in Louisiana completes extensive improvements. The work enhances both appearance and convenience, reflecting significant property upgrades in the area.

W. FE. Kennedy Fit

Committee Will Meet To Plan Plymouth Congregational Work

A parish committee will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon to discuss plans for the construction work on the Plymouth Congregational church. The notice emphasizes planning and safety in the project.

Plymouth Congregational Echarch

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