Riot Among Prisoners Claims Hunger Strike Suppressed
London reports detail a prison riot at Isle of Man detention camp where inmates killed five and wounded twelve as a hunger strike spiraled into violence. Guards repelled assaults on kitchen doors while prisoners attacked at windows and doors amid medical staff concerns and staged protests.
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London
Manchester
Juanda
Isle of Man
Tha Ening
Tan Nile Einai
Thursiday
Séirveys Avitit Rourse
Turks claim victory amid Suez corridor clashes
English dispatches say Turkish troops have reached the Suez Canal with fighting reported near Port Said and Suez. British officials report many troops wounded or captured as clashes continue between Turkish and allied forces in the region east of the canal and near the Port Said area.
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London
Suez Canal
Sats
Teapebe
Snezcimal
Torn Baomilvs Sontte
Port Said
Poe Sid
Syria
County Farmers Meet Prominent Speakers Planned
A county farmers gathering announces speakers including professors and university officials. Manhattan attendees will preside and discuss farm matters with Prof. David W. Cornelius of the university delivering a address on the Thanksgiving meeting connected to the American Physical Society. He will also visit western universities before the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Cornelius
University
American Physical Society
Corneling
Inisille
Arrow Turns Turtle In Street Collision On Tailiana Street
In a late afternoon incident on Tailiana Street a turtle named Beta Bea tye was struck by a vehicle called the Arrow. One boy sustained a broken leg while two other youths escaped injury and fled the scene. The windshield was damaged and the turtle survived without serious harm.
Death of Infant Child Faithfully Noted
Death of an infant child was reported on Saturday evening. The cause was an illness of the brain to ease, with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. A marriage license was issued Saturday for Kathrene Rowland and Clawson, both of Lawrence, under Probate Judge Lindsay.
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Oak Hhi
Satsrayly
Jrdge Lindsay
LL Clawson
Kathrene Rowland
Lawrence
Belgian Babies Adoption Plan Outlined in War Effort
An article describes three options for aiding war orphans from Europe. It notes that some children will be brought to the United States for foster care or permanent adoption, while others may receive temporary homes with sponsors in American families. Applicants must indicate their chosen plan on formal blanks.
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Mie Jonrous
Jas
Svened
Europe
United States
Ana
Hans
Sheriff Surprised Crooks Saturday in Kansas City
Plain clothes deputies halted three men before they could start a nighttime burglary. The sheriff credited alert sheriff’s aides and local police for the early interception and arrests. Investigations continue to identify accomplices and motives.
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Kansas City
Lawrence pickpocket scare at Eldridge Park
Sheriff Cummings crushes Kansas City pickpocket gang during a Saturday crowd, detec tives nab three professionals in Eldridge Park. The trio, recent transplants from Kansas, faced charges and were held at the county jail after the men refused train tickets to Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Dea
Cummings
Lawrence
Charley
Cassily
Kansas
Sheriff Cummings
Kouisas City
Siti
Four Churches to Hold Thanksgiving Services in Town
Lawrence plans four Thanksgiving services across Centenary M E and local churches for the first time. Clergy from Episcopal, Baptist, and Lutheran congregations will assist, with sermons by Rev. Breda, Rev. Me Kennaugh, Rev. Testerman, and others. Special music will be provided, aiming for broader participation and a unified observance.
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Lawrence
Aer Cherches
Elister
North Lawrenee
Tey
Breda
Me Kennaugh
Mom. Testerman
A. Fae
Thitch
Mls. Fuorkin
WS. Price
Eliryh
E. T. Me. Farland
Aingley
N. A. Wolke
Luthepian
Pawel
E. Stantfor
I Willy
Elmech
Administration Board Extends Session On University Budget
The Board of Administration met in Manhattan to discuss funding for the university for the next two years. President Jak Markley stated the session would continue tomorrow before adjournment to Manhattan for budget review of the Aggie schools. Final school reports are to be prepared for the legislature by December, Hackney said.
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Ic Wssion
Hndadt
Levistainre
Jak Markley
Manhattan
Hackney
Belgian Relief Drive Appeals for Generous Donations
A Douglas County appeal urges immediate aid to Belgians suffering from war. Citizens are asked to donate money or flour, wheat, or other supplies to the Belgian Relief Fund Committee of Douglas County. Send to secretary Sherman G Elliott or treasurer Dudley Asher at the Y M C A building.
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Sherman G.elliott
Dudley Asher
Douglas County
Y. M
Bowersock
Douglas County Committee
Mittee
Belgian Relief Fund Committee
Douglas CO
William Docking
Sherman ‘G. Elliott
Headquarters of Belgian Relief Fund to open at M A Building
The headquarters of the Belgian Relief Fund committee will be at the M.-A. Building. Secretary Sherman G. Elliott will be present daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to coordinate relief efforts.
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Belgian Relief Fund Committee
Sherman G. Elliott
Pictures of the game show moving pictures in Kansas Missouri bid
Promoter Mr Jones touts moving pictures as a success and claims interest has grown. Several Guinness houses in Massachusetts Street were decorated for holidays as a striking display. More scenes will be sent to Columbia and Boston for Missouri sequences to appear on the film.
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Kansas-Missouri
Mr. Jones
Thiati
Rolmbiia
Missouri
Merchants Close Thursday for Thanksgiving Holiday
Lawrence merchants plan to close their shops all day on Thanksgiving Day. The group includes Ober’s Clothing Company, Winey & Underwood, Skat stads, Kaw Kash Klothing, Roher KL House, Starkweathers, Otte Fisher, Bower & Camping, Chitras ines, Ines Balen aml Twknen, Newwar and A. J. Weaver.
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Will Nake
Lawrence
Ober ’S Clothing Capipany
Winey & Underwood
Skat Stads
Roher KL House
Starkweathers
Otte Fisher
Bower & Camping
Chitras Ines
Ines
Balen Aml
Twknen
Newwar
A. J. Weaver
the Bair
Colo
Lanuler
Yori
Emporia Retail Merchants Luncheon Speaker Listed
Prof. FP Re Hamilton of the extension Department University to speak at the Emporia Retail Merchants Association Midday Luncheon. He plans talks on material of general interest, noting the program is already operating in several Kansas and Oklahoma towns.
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Re Hamilton
University
Retail Merchants Association
Emporia
Xelves
Ikansas
Oklahomia
Vogt
Engineers On Tour Inspecting Towns And Works
Forty senior engineers from the University of Kansas depart on a 7200 mile inspection tour of water works steel plants bridges and electric facilities. The group visits Chicago Keokuk Lowe Gary and Indy over the next week as part of annual departmental practice.
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Morty
University of Kansas
Ett
Jaxt
Chiengo
Keokuk
Lowe
Gary Indy
Motorcycle Crash Kills Woman Aboard Historic Route Near Town
Mrs. Ricah E. Rothwell aged 87 died at Simmons hospital after being thrown from a motorcycle near the Kansas River bridge while driving with her husband toward Lawrence. The rider was frightened by a passing vehicle, causing the team to bolt. Mr Rothwell survived with minor injuries. both horses escaped harm. ambulance and medical care arrived promptly but could not save her.
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Ricah E. Rothwell
JT. Rothwell
Sibimans’ Hospital
Kansas River Bridge
Rethwetl
Lawrence
Kansas River
Diggs
Tnt
Adin NL
Water rights case set for Wednesday decision on receiver
On Wednesday Judge Pollock will decide a water question after postponements. The court may appoint a receiver or recall the appeal, aiming to ensure steady water supply for the city. The decision could speed up relief amid tight supply and rising demand.
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Pollock
Court
Vity
Mortling
Suteh
Wien Wed-nesday
Sleng
Appleasien
Ciy
Special Train Thursday for Lawrence Fans
A large number of Lawrence residents will travel to Kansas City on Thanksgiving for the Haskell game. A special train is planned leaving at 12 o clock, with expectations of a strong turnout from Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
Haskell
Ai Wansas
Cts
Laurence
Bere
Alin
Atelock
Ekis
He Gan
Law Gemenis
Bankers Attend Executive Meeting and Luncheon outing
Bankers from the State Bankers Association of Lawrence gather for an executive committee meeting at the Merchants Association rooms. The rooms are decorated with Kansas and Missouri colors. After luncheon, attendees watch a game as guests of the Banker Clearing House.
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Missouri
Clearing Houge Association of
Lawrence
Unclear Stance on Cloth Gatherings by Governor
The governor stated yesterday there is no use in gathering old clothes. The Red Cross has issued an unfavorable ruling. Foreign countries will not allow second hand clothes to Europe. A proposed thorough fumigation system was not acted on favorably and flour shortages are discussed.
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Binkles
Red Cross
Europe
Stubls
Merchants Club Meeting Set For Tomorrow
Frank Stockdale will address the Lawrence Merchants Association tomorrow evening. He confirms his appearance and outlines his lecture plan, promising to be escorted and meet attendees at the venue.
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Frank Stockale
Frank Stackdale
Lawrence
Merchants Associion
Tts
Cholera Reported in Germany with Two Deaths
Dispatches note cholera spreading near Upper Silesia with two deaths recorded. Reports from Paris and Nev describe the outbreak and its toll. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Upper Silesia
Paris
Nev
Cholerd
Havas Nowsay
Thage
Germany Claims Victory in Eastern Battles
German reports claim success in Poland with decisive advantage in the east as Berlin predicts the war’s fate may hinge on the eastern battle. Official statements note continued fighting in Poland and partial gains, while fighting in the west against Belgium slows amid severe weather.
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Loman
Poland
Berlin
Cerny
Mussina
Ielingrad
Prussia
Varina
India
Istula
aWata
Belgiaus
Luis
Ypres
Artillesa
Car Damaged in Night Collision Near Town
A car hit a concrete bridge approach south of town late Saturday, collide with a culvert near a narrow bridge. The impact damaged both wheels on the struck side, bent the front end, and crushed the body. The sedan was towed to town for repairs.
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Mitte
Ray Row Cay
Bay
Iteo
Yeserilay
Stock Exchange Reopens After Four Months
Chicago, Nov 23. The stock exchange reopened with trading resuming where it stood when it closed amid wartime conditions. The reopened floor signaled a return to normal activity after a four month shutdown.
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Chicago
The
Stock Exchange
Douglas County Bowmittee canvass boosts Belgian relief fund
The Douglas County Bow Committee reports increased donations as volunteers plan a countywide canvass aided by automobiles and church telephones. Local merchants and residents like G. Birkbanpe Henry Page LG Stack and others are named to canvass outlying areas, with further volunteers to be appointed receivers to raise the relief fund for Belgium.
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Mi 1A
Fnion
Lawrence
G. Birkbanpe
Clearfield
Merchanidse
Henry Page
Hespér
General Merchandise
Stack
Belvoir
Mers
Vhandise
Slutter
Globe
General Merit and Son
Stil
Merchan Dietor
Alva Wilson
Big Spring Merchandise
R. G. White
Clinton
W. U. Unieh
Lape Star
W. O
Wed
Hargond
Pirnsanl
Grove
Oneal Merchanidse
Henry Conler
Midland
General Nerehandises
Relief Fund Donations Grow Despite Ongoing Support
Donations continue to arrive daily for the relief fund. The latest tally shows 447.00 in cash and four barrels with a sack of flour received since the last update. Contributing names include L. B. Gehret, C. L. Wright, Miss AJ A. Tug, L. Chambers, and Dr. W. H. Lemon, bringing the total to 460.75 with four barrels and the flour sack. Tonight and Tuesday are forecast clear and cold.
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Chih
Lund
L. Bi. Gehret
C.L. Wright
AJ A. Tug
L. Chambers
W. H. Lemon
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Ph. Sombey
Vilanderest
Matalittan
Li Fariave Abel
Crooks
Help Relief Fund
Eagles
Entertainment
Sheri
Eldridge Pamtab
Iansis
Wis Shin Hye Cheiy
Vocla
Elass
Fa Charlton
Pragean
Radley
Wise
Shaskell Histitan Fies
Fas
Roloniail Dante
Marie Sinclair
Siile
Winsdn
Brie Owens
Hanjovind
Alg
Abrieh
Indec
Silo
Ius Day
F. R. Hamilton
Merchants of University
Sarah EB. Rothwell
Germany
Misa
Myra Batt
Indy Ater
Funil
Y. M.C. AL
Sherman G. Elliot
M.C. A
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