British Warship Bulwark Destroyed by Magazine Explosion
London reports the British battleship Bulwark exploded in a Medway river discharge near Sheerness around 7 am yesterday. Entire crew losses are uncertain with about twelve saved aboard. submarines and possible causes under inquiry. President Wilson formally conveyed disapproval of aerial bombardment to European diplomats while seeking adherence to Hague rules.
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Dioven
Medway
Sheerness
Stelle
Wade
Winston Churchill
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TOG
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Smehill
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Washington
Wilson
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United States
Europe
Carellul Dot Io
State Department
Agierears
Thas
White House
Servian Battle Rages as Austrians Forced Back
Nov 22 report says Servian forces began a battle on Nov 20 along Lazaregatz Mionitan front. They claim repelling the enemy and capturing 100 prisoners. On Nov 21 heavy artillery bombarded Austrian lines near Semlin, forcing a withdrawal and silencing the foe's guns.
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Nish
Servia
80,000 Prisoners Reported Surrender in War Update
A Petrograd report claims the entire German brigade surrendered while other German forces were weakened. The Russians are said to press along the Cracow area with intensified efforts as Allied dispatches note large captures. The article hints several German corps have been disrupted or redirected, affecting frontline balance.
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Petrograd
Paris
V’vimaged
Protection Against Flirts Chicago Plan Report
A Chicago report notes officials aim to offer protection amid concerns of men targeting women in public spaces. Six detectives were assigned to monitor street interactions and deter harassment or fraud. Leonard Busby, president of the local line, commented that reports of wrongdoing have reached authorities and will be investigated.
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Chicago
Nien
Frands Leonard Busby
Lines
Rani
Washington Creek Brethren Church Belgian Relief Gift
The Washington Creek Brethren Church reports a relief collection raised 185 dollars for Belgian relief. The church notes positive response from the neighborhood and plans to collect again, with personal calls and Sunday offerings.
Thanksgiving Gift Drive Aids Belgian Relief Fund
Citizens in Clinton township and surrounding districts contributed heavily to the Belgian Relief Fund. donations included 130 pounds of flour and two dozen ears of corn, with plans to supply wheat and corn to a mill for exchange into truck fuel for the car from Douglas county. A pledged list of donors features G. W. Dunns, John Dunnell, J. W. Wargener, Joseph Have, George Washington, and others, totaling multiple pounds and bushels submitted for relief.
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Belgian Relief Fund
Nick Thorne
Clinton
Gmunette Penple
Trutk
Douglas County
G. W. Dunns
John Dunnell
Helstrou
Gray
We Petelish
Katulell
Bank Neiler
Ilies Dillin
Aunders
Revival at Perry Ends With Many New Members
Special meetings at the Christian church led by Rev. Holyfield continued for several weeks and concluded last Tuesday. Fifty five new members were added to the church roll, with Holyfield praised as a fine speaker and devoted Christian leader.
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Perry
Hew Holyfield
Holyfield
Ehureli Ory Mirror
Russia Wins Great Victory In Northern Poland War Update
London reports a growing belief that Russia achieved a major victory in northern Poland as German forces press at Lodz and the Wielandias front. Details are withheld and officials await confirmation, while Petrograd critics note unexpected German maneuvers and potential shift in momentum.
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Poland
Petrograd
Trent
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Ochebe
al Petrograd
Lodz
Debhary
Wielandias
Hou
Open Bids at Cantey Club Diguse Tonight
Bids for the Cantey Club diguse will close today and may reopen for the chain of directors. A large number of collectors bid on the big house to be built atop the hill at the grounds edge. The Country Club plans a major, prominent residence, with the lane on the hill as a key feature. Sheriff Wyatt aims to secure the horse in the process, while locals frequent the ebb rounds. William Zimmerman faced a sheriff in a disputed matter, tried in Justice Clark s court. Alii merman pleaded guilty and paid a fine.
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Chain of Directors
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Ats
William Zimmerman
Yes Wy
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Aliimerman
Turkish commander blamed for minefield incident
Washington reports a Turkish commander faced blame after a ship failed to heed mine warnings near Smyrna. The Turkish war minister sent a consul general’s note to Ambassador Morgenthau, citing two warning shots and a third fired to avert the minefield. Secretary Bryan described the incident as regretful and noted the commander’s actions were criticized.
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Bryan
Issinel
Morean
Constantinople
Smyrna
Ruder
Heismani
Anto
Y Bryan
German Americans Meet To Aid Widows and Orphans Fund
The German Americans plan a meeting at Eckes hall next Sunday to raise funds for widows and orphans. They have already sent 760 to Germany and aim to raise more as they continue relief work for families of members killed in conflicts.
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Widows
Prohibition League Meeting Attracts University Leaders
A November 24 gathering by the Intercollegiate Prohibition Association drew students from Harvard Cornell Wartmouth Stanford Minnesota Wisconsin Ohio Missouri Iowa Nebraska to address the liquor traffic and promote prohibition. Leigh Colvin led the meeting, outlining aims and fundraising for broader activism through the National Prohibition Association, with the December event slated to include Colvin and other officers.
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Halle
Stch
Whirvard
Carnell
Wartmouth
Stanford
Wisconsin
Ohio
Missouri
Iowa
Nebi
Ark
Legiile Prohibition Association
Devonder
Growrith
Q. Leigh Colvin
Daweh A. Peeling
Haive S. Warner
Clarence ‘True
Kansas University urged to offer public administration course
The League of Kansas Municipalities meeting in Lawrence urged the Board of Administration to offer a University of Kansas course on public administration. The plan would cover themes in government and engineering. Officials argued such training is practical and necessary to prepare city managers and officials.
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League of Municipalities
Board of Administration
League of Kansas
Lawrence
Lkeague
University of Kansas
Axe Coh
Talbot
Bone Toner
No Decisive Engagements Reported in Berlin Update
Berlin reports no decisive engagements yesterday with no aerial changes along the battle front. English ships did not attack the coast of Flanders. North of Langemarke a group of houses was taken with prisoners. Four attacks in the Aygonne region yielded progress while French efforts near Aprimont and Saint Mihiel were repulsed.
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Berlin
Flanders
Tern Arent
Langemarke
Aygonne
Appremont
Saint Miheile
Countywide drive to aid Belgian relief gains support
County committee urges full county organization like the three townships for Belgium relief. Residents donate money and grain. plan includes representatives from Marion and Endara townships to secure funds and convert grain to flour at Bowersock mills for shipment east.
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Clineay Township
Marion Township
Endara
Huvtora
Vowuty
Whale
Soldiers Return to the United States from Veracruz
More than 4,000 U.S. troops of the Expeditionary Force arrive in Galveston aboard transports including the Nalilla and Cristobal after a long voyage from Veracruz. Refugees, ex-employees from Veracruz, and clergy accompany the evacuees as relief aid arrives. Flooded camp sites force many soldiers to remain aboard ships for several days.
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Cgalveston
Frederick Punston
Vert Cruz
Galveston
Katsan
Swuner
Wananiston House
Ver Cras
Vincent Castellanks
Gil Campeche
Cristobel
Vera Cruz
Subscribed Loan Overwhelms Issue Amid War Debates
Lloyd George announced the loan greatly oversubscribed with about 100000 applicants seeking small sums. He cited debt collection abroad as a war-time obstacle and noted Britain owed the United States a large sterling sum. Superintendent Hawley surveyed county schools and planned office work on Saturday.
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Great Britain
C. R. Hawley
Hawley
Joseph Smith Near Death at Head of Latter Saints Church
Independence Nov 27 There was no change to the condition of Joseph Smith President of the organized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints who is near death from disease. The aged head of the church was stricken several days ago and his illness was withheld. Smith is 82 years old and recently he became blind and was forced to resign his duties as editor of the Saints Herald.
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Independence
Joseph Smith
Latter Saints
S. Smith
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Saints
Herabi
Thanksgiving in Lawrence Bright with Large Gatherings
Thanksgiving Day in Lawrence drew many visitors and locals alike with heavy traffic and long drives. Businesses were closed, university folk returned home, and churches hosted well attended services as families gathered for shared meals and gratitude. The town reported generous hospitality with flowers and abundant food for all yesterday.
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Lawrence
Mien Wether
Wade
Askell
Victorious Lawrence team returns. students greet spur of victory
The Lawrence team and their supporters arrived at 3:13 pm to a cheering crowd at the Union, celebrating their triumph over Beatrice on home ground. Citizens gathered to show appreciation, noting the team’s strong condition and few battle scars after the interstate championship contest.
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Hull
Ty Wyle
Lawrence
Gooters
Thartice
Neh
Union
Pelen
Beatrice
Cornduay
Strom
Lincoln
Mai
Peatrice
Gane
Report Of First Car Belgian Relief Flows
Fragmentary OCR indicates a report about a Belgian relief flow and related credits. Mentions A T S Fi Car No 33989 with dates and names such as Tsner and Jackman. Includes references to Baptist church, university fund, donation, and power company, but many details are garbled.
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Ucter
potGe
Stil
GOI
Jackman
Sac
Sacks
Simo
Win
Cruterfield
Baptist Changas University Fond
Donation
Mitchell Takes Water Control in City Crisis
H Mitchall appointed receiver for the Water Company begins duties to manage the plant and conserve scarce supply. He will run the operation from the Water Company offices with emphasis on public cooperation as engineers plan gradual steps. The company refuses further use of Union Pacific Water to aid remaining town supply.
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H. Mitchall
Federal Courelerk
Dindau
Lawrence
Pa'ietbean Tata
Afitehell W. Mide
Mitehell
Casiner
Ural
Mitch‘ells
Stockdale Interviewed Local Business Men in Lawrence
Stockdale and Secretary Sparks of the Merchants Association met in Lawrence to view Fourth Street and inter rural retailers. Mr Stockdale expressed pleasure with the thrift, noting his prior college ties and pride in Mount Oread. He met several prominent citizens to gather material for the magazine.
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Lawrence
Gefory
Frank i Stockdale
Sparks
Ital
Wrdnee
Havini
College
Stackdale
Mount Oread
Iter Iewell
Joen
Magasine
Death of Riley Slaughter at home on Lincoln Street
Riley Slaughter died at home on Lincoln Street yesterday morning. The funeral was held this afternoon at Warren Street Church. Interment followed in Maplethrove Cemetery.
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Slaughter Riley Slaughter
Lincnin Street
Warren Street 7
Maplethove
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