Hunger Drives Warsaw Population to Despair Amid War Ruins
Wartime famine ravages Warsaw and Poland as thousands die from starvation. Desperate villagers burn, flee, or scavenge for food while authorities and German-backed committees struggle to provide relief. Families abandon homes, and migration to Germany increases as shortages and damaged mines cripple supplies.
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Warsaw
Germany
Alain
Vatini
Poland
Rayruine
Brent
Idasl
Wamy Convention Attracts County Officials In Lawrence
Douglas County commissioners and County Attorney I Amick are expected to attend the Wamy skate convention in Lawrence next week. The gathering draws officials from across the state who anticipate an engaging program and potential local discussions.
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Douglas County Commissioners
Amick
Lawrence
Sustan
Sehieh
Suspicious of Women Spies in World War Incident
Fragments depict alleged female spies using odd methods for Lausmine and Switzer Hauuel with dates around November 21. Text references Austrian sides, Gazette de Kausaoie, militias, and intelligence notes, but the garbled lines blur precise actions and outcomes. Names and locations are unclear, leaving a murky wartime intelligence scene.
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Gar Lausmine
Switzer Hauuel
Dlh
Musivige Frobtier
Eceig Wurden
Lie Gazette de Kausaoie
Wei
Unclear text detected in historical report
Fragmentary OCR notes report a legal case jurors found a person guilty after hours of deliberation. The text references Jol iet Wardén's wife and several garbled names and places, with mentions of a warden and a prison setting. The readable facts are limited, but indicate a guilty verdict following trial proceedings.
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Joliet
Toliet
Sayt Campbel
Maxie Culette
Ven
Greek Government Ready to Discuss Neutrality Demands
The latest note from the Entente powers to Greece outlines steps the Greek government should take to satisfy the demands without violating neutrality. A Havas dispatch reports the quadruple alliance seeks assurances while avoiding conflict.
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London
Entente
Canada Wheat Flurry Amid Government Seizure News
Wheat futures moved as Canada seized 20 million bushels in a reported government action. Traders split on whether the move signals a broader policy shift while U S markets steadied after day of volatile quotes. May and December wheat saw notable price activity in Chicago and Kansas City boards.
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Kansas
Titty
Noy
Ditfer
Ted
Ilace Amlinetiafets
Jfriden
Chiesa
Navi
Colzure
de Punta
Minneapolis
Venses
T Lee
Kansas City
Kansas’ City
The
Today
May
Devender
President Wilson Returns to White House to Prepare Message
Washington November 20 President Wilson arrived back from New York and moved to the White House to begin final edits of the annual message to Congress and arrange for printing.
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Washington
Wilson
New York
White House
Stark
Cougress
Whell
Tod
To Address Mothers League Dy Rok Sehwes at Theatre
A Mothers League meeting is planned for tomorrow evening at the Methers Theatre. Attendees include four mothers and their husbands, hosted at the residence of ae ek 0 Chietrevt. The event aims to discuss community matters and support initiatives.
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Methers’ Theatre
Torrow
Ae Ek
University program features music and lectures at state convention
The convention opens with Prof. Charles Skilton as association president and Lieutenant Governor giving an address. Notable events include William Dalton cello solos, Smetana pieces, and papers by Prof. Wert Morse and Miss Harriet Greissmeer on teaching materials. The Kansas composers program debuts Wednesday with Anna Sweeney piano variations, Dalton romance, and a varied vocal and violin lineup. The session ends Friday with a closing banquet presided by Prof. Skilton.
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Altisic
Almuat
Wert Morse
Nofelock
Morse
Pennalog Peat
Nevin
Skilteard
Butler Walt
Helen Plupps
Wiiversits
Hartley
Bovenus Rafulix
Gavertu
Dean
Sliyy Flebe
Dor
Saueladvaicer
Pon
Aris FE AG Weal
Strauss
Karwal LN A
Journal-World News Briefs From Lincoln and Sulphur Springs
A Journal-World note says A Hy Wait of Lincoln died two weeks ago and was buried at Maple Grove after a service by Backus. The report also notes Lotｅ Yurnila of Sulphur Springs Ark died there and was interred at Mayle cemetery. A fire destroyed a shed behind the Gemisa Methodist church, with flames reported in an early evening.
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World Force
Lincoln
Journal-World
Nanbas
Lincoln Sand
Wait
Maple Grove
Lote
Yurnilva
Sulphur Springs
Ark
Mayle
Backus
Kansas Weather Report Summary
Weather report from Kansas notes yesterday’s conditions with brief observations. The incomplete text hints at a meteorological update but lacks clear data on temperatures precipitation or timing.
Boys Outl Arena Further Plans For Music
Fragmentary OCR notes mention plans for a music event or program. Names and specifics are unclear, but imply organizing effort and leadership roles. No clear date, place, or organizations are readable.
Mrs Hoffmann and daughter sail from New York for Germany
Mrs Con Hoffman and her daughter Louise left New York aboard the Holland liner to join Germany, while Conrad Hoffmann remained in England. He had spent time in English camps before returning to Germany. Mrs Hoffman was a university graduate and had been in Europe for a year prior to her voyage.
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Con Hoffman
United States
Hoffuin
Louise
New York
Conrad Hoffmian
Jung 1
Germany
Tater
Hoffman
Wasseer University
Europe
English Teachers Elect Hopkins President of National Association
Reported selection of Prof E M Hopkins of the University English department as president of the National Teachers of English. The article notes Hopkins’s prominence among peers and quotes critics urging reform in American higher education and journalism facilities.
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E. M. Hopkins
Universal
National Teachers’ of English
Kore Floré
Llopikins
Auveral
Hongeutt
Asa Onal
Strong
Association of American State Universities
Michitaso
Ererial Chubb
Aegis
Clinton Revival Services Draw Large Congregation
Sunday at the Clintons Presbyterian Church drew a large, attentive crowd for revival services. Morning and afternoon meetings featured preaching, singing, and positive reception of the sermon, with active participation from children and several decisions reported. Evening service highlighted Everson’s message and a hopeful note for future gatherings.
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Clinton
Presbyterian
Clintons
Crist
da Everson
Sigels
Jones
Pring Accepts Appointment To Peace Expedition Headed Abroad
Kenneth W. Pringle accepts a role on a Ford peace expedition. The assignment came via telegram to Chancellor Strong and aims to depart from New York December 7 for Europe. Pringle, president of the International Peace League, has led student delegates at Cort and scholars in international agreement work.
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New York
Wir
Europe
Kenneth Wy T
Alina
Aly Senim
Ue Ersily
Kinsds
Fort
Ford
Pringle
Tnteragre
Cort
Wilbout
Prinule
Devin Prendrations
United States
Diclekates
Elie Eas
Had Stolen Horse Orvis Payne Questioned
The black horse stolen near Eudora last week was found Saturday in a livery stable at Aymonardale. The horse was taken in and Payne was brought to Lawrence for questioning after claiming he bought it from a stranger at Bonner. Nis father and uncle traveled from Raytown, Mo. to assist.
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Orvis
Payne
Eudora
Jesse
Aymonardale
Bee
Lawrence
Bonner
Ancle
Tanwreiee
Raytown
Prnvnse
Eudern
Norman Angell to Speak at University Convocation
University students and Lawrencians will hear Norman Angell, famed author of The Great Illusion, speak at 1:30 tomorrow in Fynger Hall chapel. He will discuss Belgium and wartime conditions, urge U S aid to former Belgian realms, and address the impact of the war’s end.
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Stulents
Lawre
Cha J
Erlitar
Tula Register
A Griduyai
Uaiver
Norman Angell
Aigell
Fynger Hall
Unitet States
Belgiia
Scott
Belgium
United States
Albert
Corives
Chaneatlor Frank
Strong
Wighway
Anwell
Bernharaie
Pioneer Simpson buried in Oak Hill Gem eatery note
Lawrence mourns S. M. Simpson pioneer who helped found the town and spurred the Free State movement. He died Saturday in Kansas City and will be buried after arrival of the Santa Fe train tomorrow, interment at Oak Hill. Survived by two sons B. N. P. and C. L. Sidhpbon of Kansas City.
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S. ME
Simpson
Lawrence Arhol
Kansas_City
Lawrence
Santa Fe
Oak “Hill
Gemeatery
B. NP
C. L. Sidhpbon
Nansaz
Perkins Trust corn contest honors McGreath prizewinners
D H McGreath of Route 5 won first prize for white corn and second for yellow corn at the Perkins Trust Company corn contest. Judges praised the display as among the best in the state. Forty-six and forty-seven entries Saturday morning followed. twenty white and twenty-two yellow corn varieties were shown with multiple exhibitors named.
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D. H. McGreath
Perkins Trust
Satur
Abs Enon
Dud West
Campbell
Route 3
W. €. Richardson
Barteldes Seed Co
Fred Lapiad
Lapiad
Laurence
Ti Wilson
Wilson Com _mission Co
Missouri
Greariiver
Man Caught with Whisky Faces County Jail Charge
Robert Wilson was nabbed by city police Saturday night with a gallon and a quarter of whisky in an alley. He claimed the liquor was for personal use and not for sale, but was jailed on a unlawful sale charge. Wilson has prior reformatory burglary and liquor charge records.
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Robert Wilson
Wilson
Wasi
Reformatory
Anes Saleon
Death of Frank Cushingberry and court note
Funeral service for Frank Cushingberry will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Maple Grove church, with burial at Maple Grove Cemetery. In Douglas County District Court today, civil cases resumed, likely to fill the week with dispositional work.
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Frank
Moe
District ‘Court
Bouglas
Guil
Train Crossing Fatality at Water Street Station
Coroner investigates a fatal crossing accident as Mrs Gatter, 53, of Lawrence, dies after being struck by a train near the station between Water and Kay river areas. A relative, Walters, awaits word from Astoria as funeral plans proceed. Witnesses describe the driver seeing the victim moments before impact.
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Tolm L. Carte
Ehw Jones
Cawren
Isto
Ar. Carter
Mr. C
Éra Crangioenis Beer
Lawrercs
Astoria
Picard
Howe
North Renee
Wien
Teeter
Hint
Surprising Services Unite Local Churches Assembly Rallies
A broad ministerial alliance met after a campaign in November to promote harmony among congregations. Clergy from Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, and other denominations gathered at the pulpit to reinforce Christian unity, with ministers stressing cooperative effort over division and encouraging shared outreach across communities.
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Ehurehes -Yeaterda
O. Barawi
Deny
Patheran
F. ML Tostertsian
R. By Stouffer
Baptist
Ef M
Harnett
Stinton Oliacer
Aide Methodist
Anne Hie
United Brethren
North Lawrence
May Tax Discount Extended for Property Owners
Stevenson reports taxpayers have settled the annual property tax to date to secure the 24 2 percent discount. The discount privilege extends to December 2, after which the full tax amount will be collected.
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Treasurer, LLC
Stevenson
Police Court records show James Kelly fined for drunkenness
In a police court session Saturday James Kelly resisted arrest and was fined with costs for drunkenness. Mrs F Creche and her daughter Grace spent the day in Kansas City police custody.
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James Kelly
Daught Grace
Kia
Sas City
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