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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1916
Page
1
Balkan front war: Bulgarians beaten back and retreat
Reported battles across Macedonia and the Macedonian front show French British and Serbian forces breaking Bulgarian defenses and advancing along a wide front. Bulgarian positions were retaken with retreats of about twelve miles as Serbians capture prisoners and artillery. In Mesopotamia heavy fighting resumes with British offensives and losses reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia
London
Somme
Tthey
Bouleaux Wood
Combles
Ginchy
Albert-Bapaume
Flers
Reuters Telegraph Company
Yartinpuicl
Poizieres
Thiepvals
Valpartan
Iisit
Vardar
Berlin
Frederick William of Hessé
Cara. Orman
War Office
Balkan
Mesopotamia
Cat
Constantinople
France Demands Sweden Respect Its Neutrality
Paris Sept 14 The French government orders its Stockholm envoy to join entente ministers in a firm but friendly note urging Sweden to honor neutrality. Britain and Sweden clash over wartime policies. the blockade of Germany strained relations and Sweden halted parcel post shipments in response. A deadlock followed earlier this month as notes exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Stockhald
Sweden
Great Britain
Germany
Colonel Slocum Assigned Brigade Commander at Laredo
Sept 35 Colonel Ur J Slocum former Columbus New Mexico commander during the Villa raid has been assigned as Brigade commander at Laredo Texas He will leave for his new station tomorrow to take command of the Maine and New Hampshire guardsmen brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slocum
Laredo San Antonio
Ur. J. Slocum
Columbus
New Mexico
Laredo
Texas
Charmer
Maine
New Hampshire
President’s Sister Sinking Lung Branch Future Plans
President Wilson learned his sister Mrs. Anna J. Howe, ill in New London Connecticut, was sinking rapidly. Tentative plans were set for his departure to New London later today.
Vancouver Votes Prohibition in Provincial Special
Vancouver British Columbia September 15 incomplete returns show prohibition with a 5000 plus lead from 25000 votes and woman suffrage appearing to carry in every district indicating wide reform support across jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B.C
Pedder Returns to Washington as English Instructor
Miss Fredricka Hodder daughter of Mr and Mrs Foi Pedder left yesterday for Washington where she is instructor of English in the Felted-Arms school for girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fredricka Hodder
Foi. Pedder
Dorea
ffelten-Arms School
Mount Dread Enrollments Hit Record as Registrar Reports
Registrar George Foster announced this afternoon that Mount Dread summer school enrollment has reached 4000, marking a peak as more students attend this week than ever before. The milestone reflects continued growth beyond prior restraints.
Exposes Bank Swindle Involving Swedish Prisoner
Chicago reports detail an alleged plan to swindle seventeen banks nationwide of 309000 to 500000 dollars. A detective will depart for Gottenburg Sweden to pursue Karl Von Bardi, linked to the plot. Von Bardi has been jailed in Gottenberg since last May for a forged $3.00 check. Sweden refuses extradition or release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Gottenburg
Sweden
Karl von Bardi
von Bardi
Gotlenberg
Sheriff Cummings Takes Lathrop to California for Commitment
Sheriff W J Cummings and Sheriff Cummings left last night for California to return John Lathrop to the state hospital for the insane. Lathrop had been sent east by California authorities and held in Douglas county jail for over two months. He appeared odd at times and showed no trouble in Lawrence. Cummings plans a three week vacation in California before returning to Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Cummings
John Lathrop
W. J. Cummings
Iat
Formaias
State Hospital For the Insane
California
Lathrop
Douglas County
Lawrence
Cummings
Trial of Milkman Didn't Come Off
ALR Kagi was charged with failure to pay the city milk license and did not appear in police court at 11 today. Bond of 20 dollars was forfeited. Chief S Boyd found no funds at the bank where the check was drawn. Kagi had money earlier but withdrew it. A warrant was issued and officers sought him as a test case against license enforcement. City attorneys were absent yesterday, delaying proceedings until today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALR
Kagi
S. Boyd
Harleys
Topeka
Kai
Enrollment Decline At Lavwretee High School Amid Border Crisis
Enrollment at Lavwretee High School stands at 572, down from last year, with 15 more girls than boys. The drop is blamed on border unrest and Vinland High School opening, drawing off county students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavwretee High School
Vinland High School
Kansas
Lawrence High School
Governor Proclaims Riley Day in Indiana
Governor Ralston issued a proclamation urging statewide observance of Riley Day on October 4 to honor James Whitcomb Riley. Public schools are asked to celebrate October 6 with churches encouraged to recognize the occasion the following Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Riley
Indianapolis
Tad
Ralston
James Wiitcomb Riley
Kansas University Chancellor urges detailed study and efficiency
Chancellor Frank Strong in Robinson Gymnasium urged Kansas University to redefine its college divisions for definite aims in business journalism and domestic science. He warned against loose electives, called for more instructors and a $100000 funding boost for interactive teaching, and pressed for higher mental concentration and national unity after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Frank Strong
Robinson Gymnasium
Strong
K. U.has
Kansas
Ph. U
Middle West
Kansas Weather Report and Convocation Singing Recap
Weather update shows fair tonight with increasing cloudiness and a slowly rising temperature by Saturday. Opening convocation featured a double quartet including Cora Reys J. Howells Alta Smith and others, closing with Crimson and the Blue and Rock Chalk Jay Hawk performed by Kenneth Gedney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sOauty
Cora Reys
J. ‘ Wolds
Alta Smith
Herman Olcott
Clara Scheurer
Gela Coffelt
Thomas McClung
William Downing
Joseph Farrell
Crimson and the
Blue
Rock Chalk
Jay Hawk
K. U
Kenneth Gedney
Little Learns How He Got That Vote
After winning the Republican nomination in the Second district by one vote over Guyer, B C Little investigated the source at a meeting where a Lawrence woman recalled her daughter waiting to pass by on the way to the University. Little recalled his student days and noted the primary vote suggests early electioneering can influence outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Little
Bauerass
UU. Guyer
Mir. Little
Lawrence
Mariasittle
Ny Little
Intl Sda
Route of alleged slaver traced by Luzon Copenhaver
Miss Luzon Copenhaver, 13, says she and W A Hamilton traveled from Turner to Lawrence and De Soto in a motor car, then by train to Kansas City Missouri. Det. Fleming and her parents accompanied her as she identified stops. Hamilton’s $8,990 bond remained fixed as attorneys failed to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Luzon Copenhaver
W. A. Hamilton
Hamilton
Turner
Kansas
Thomas Fleming
Inca
Lawrence
de Sot
Democrats see even chance to carry Kansas for Wilson
W F Senson a Democratic National Campaign Committee member told Chicago reporters Democrats think Kansas could go for Wilson and Marshall in November due to Progressive and women support. Kansas figures Wm Sapp and Hubert Lardner endorsed the doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W.F. Senson
Democratic Wational
Democratit
Kansas
Wilson
Marshall
Wm. Sapp
Hubert Lardner
Alknsas
Coxey Registers as Independent Senate Candidate in Ohio
Coxey of Massillion Ohio who led Coxey’s Army of unemployed files as an independent candidate for U S Senator. He is the sole independent on the Ohio ballot and submitted papers with the secretary of state in Columbus for the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxey
Senate
Columbus
Ohio
Shi—Jacob
Massillion
Washington
Bantas
Secretary of State
U. S
Ohio Cicket
Aviators Unhurt After 1000 Foot Aircraft Plunge
Lieut Herbert Darcue and Lieut William Robertson of the North Island aviation school escaped unharmed when a night bomb flight failed at 4,500 feet. The plane went into a side slip, fell over 1,000 feet, and narrowly missed a hangar. Darcue managed to recover the craft as bombs were released from 4,000 feet, exploding near warships in the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
Herbert Darcue
Wiliam Robertson
North Island
Aviaton School
Dargue
Volplaine Darguc
Robertson
Henderson Hearing Held for Martuerita Henderson
The preliminary hearing for Mar tuerita Henderson concluded today. She was bound over to the district court and returned to custody on $300 bail facing a grand larceny charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Martuerita
Lawrence Merchants Plan Tue and Thu Afternoon Closings
A large majority of Lawrence merchants sign a petition to close shops on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons during Fair week, starting at 12:30 p.m. until the next morning, to support the Douglas County Fair. A rest room will be provided near the horticultural building, with clerks’ tickets for fair attendance. City schools will close Friday afternoon to allow students to attend the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Merants
Board of Education
The
Merchants Association
Douglas County Fair Association
Clothiers
Winey & Underwood
H. B
G. H. Ober
M. J. Skofstad
Robt
EL House
Peckham Clothing Co
Johnson & Carl
Sheets & Bouldin
Wolfson, L. Kempner
Innes Bulleno & Hack
Will Johns
Schleifer
B. Jones
F. R. Bartz
Beal Bros
Roy, Lawrence
Hess_ Bros
Gus Wahl
Hunter Bros
Edmondson Bros
Evans Metcalf Co
F. W. Jaedicke
Chas
J. Achning
Kennedy & Ernst
A. A. Green
Cutter & Smith
Fred Brocker
A. J. Osborn
Barbers
Frank Witt
Hook Bros
Hubbard
FE. L. Jones
F. M. Tidrow
DeLuxe
Geo
Frye
Smoke
Fisher & Vaughn
W. W. Henry
Ah McAulif
Pieridae
J Johnson
Woprweise
College Inn
Furniss
E. S. Strachan
Srickson
L. L. Riling
Bell Bros
P. H. Peirce
S. PF. Patterson
J. R. McCormick
Wolters
Eva Russell
Logan-Moore SN Co
Persistent Local Grocers and Markets Listed in Society Note
A historical column lists numerous local merchants and meat markets including D. Smith Strong Bros, S. & S. Grocery, W. A. Guenther, H. L. Kane, R. B. Wagstaff Holloway & Jones, Edmondson Bros, Wiley Bros, Farmers Union Harness, and Walter A. Johns at West End Market. The long roster highlights community commerce and prominent family names across the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Smith
Strong, Bros
Cash Basket
Spot Cash
S. & S. Grocery
W. A. Guenther
H. L. Kane
R. B. Wagstaff
Holloway & Jones
R. L.allen
Wm. LaCross
Hunter Bros
Edmondson Bros
D. &G. Grocery
Gus Wahl
A. L. Carey
A.J. Dicker
Wiley Bros
S. B. Lawrence
E. A. Kasold
Richardson Cash Grocery
Reverend D R Winker assigned to Lawrence German Methodist Church
Rev D R Winker newly appointed to the German Methodist church in Lawrence by the West German conference at Manitou Springs Colo. Rev A J Ross, former pastor, moves to Topeka for his fourth year there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Winker
Oferley
Lawrence
Manitou
Springs
Col
A. J. Ross
Topeka
University board weighs building needs for auditorium and admin
The Board of Administration considers funding an auditorium, a fine arts building, and completion of the administration building. They expect next legislature to set appropriations, with admin building needing over 300000. They plan requests aligned with school needs while anticipating possible cuts. Members met in Lawrence and will visit the school for the blind in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Administration
Ed. Hackney
EB. W. Hoch
Memabes
Tavo
University Auditorius
E. U
Lawrence
Kansas City
School For the
Dr James Naismith to Speak on Border Service
Dr James Naismith returns from Eagle Pass and San Antonio where he served as chaplain to the First Kansas regiment. He will discuss Life on the Border at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence Sunday night at 7:45. Public invited. special invitation to relatives of Kansas troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Naismith
Lutheran Church
James Naismth
First
Kansas
Trinity Lutheran Church
Lawrence
Eagle Pass
San Antonio
Funeral for F. W. Jaedicke Held at Local Home
The funeral for F. W. Jaedicke was conducted this afternoon from Otto Fischer’s house at 743 Indiana Street. The A. O. U. W. and Turner lodges led services at the home, with the Elks lodge in charge of the body at the grave. Rev. BE. E. Stauffer officiated at the church or home service. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Jaedicke
BR. W. Jaedicke
Otto Fischer
Indiana
A. 0
A. W
Turner
Elks Lodge
BE. E. Stauffer
Inflarment
Oak Hill Cemetery
Harwood Fined for Disturbing Peace in Pleasant Grove
W. T. Harwood was fined $1 and costs in Justice Clark's court this afternoon on a charge of disturbing the peace at Pleasant Grove. The trial was held last week but continued until today pending investigation of conditions that instigated the alleged disturbance.
Taxi Driver Fractures Wrist Cranking Ford Car
John Béott, a taxi driver, sustained a fractured wrist while attempting to crank a Ford car this afternoon in front of the interurban station. The incident involved Ford and occurred at the street location near the interurban station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Tan
John Béott
Interburban
Local Man Sues For Inches Of Land In District Court
Os B Lawrence files suit in district court against W S Everett seeking 3000 damages and a clean title. The action concerns a four nine inch strip of Lot 7 on Brassachu Bas street alleged used by defendant for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Os. B. Lawrence
W. S . Everett
Brassachu- Bas Street
Mr. Lawrence
Religious education plan urged after Pearce talk in Lawrence
W. C. Pearce of the International Sunday School Association urged a complete system of religious education in Lawrence during his address at the First Methodist church. A committee was named to nominate a board for Lawrence religious education and a Sunday school workers meeting set for next Thursday at 7 45. The plan includes a three year religious training school with a dean and faculty of expert Sunday school workers and courses in Bible geography and officer instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
W. C. Pearce
Pearce
International Sunday School Association
J. H. Engle
State Association
First Methodist Church
O. C. Brown
Ee . Olney
Geo. W.maffet
Arthur Braden
Methodist
Lake Geneva
Establsie
First Frost Grips Missouri Valley Area in Fourteen Years
Kansas City reports show the earliest frost in fourteen years across Kansas Missouri and nearby areas with a low around 33 degrees in Hanover and suburb frost confirmations. Weather officials predict rising temps and no frost tonight while Topeka notes light frosts but no crop damage and a 40 degree minimum last night marking the coldest Sept 14 since 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Valley
Kansas City
Bret
Kansas
Missouri
Ft. Scott
I City
Miss
Hanover
Weather Bureau
Oklahoma
Topeka
Convocation to Address Students at KU Next Friday
Chancellor Strong announced a new KU custom to begin at 10:30 a.m. next Friday when he will address the new staff at Fraser na. Beginning in October convocations will occur monthly on the second and fourth Fridays. The next major Mount Oread event is a YMCA party at Robingon gym Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong
University
Fraserna
Mount Oread
Robingon Gymnasium
Morse to Lead University Orchestra After McCanles Exit
The resignation of J. C. McCanles as director of the K I band and orchestra was announced today. McCanles will focus on the band which he has developed into a leading national ensemble. Prof. W. S. Morse of the School of Fine Arts will lead the KU orchestra, bringing his experience as assistant concertmaster with the Kansas City Symphony.
Oread Training School Enrolls Sixty Students
Enrollment at the Oread Training School rose to about sixty by three this afternoon with over six more expected before Monday morning. Officials note slow gains as many University entrants lack sufficient credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oread
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Americas
Strone
Kansas Weather Report
Little
Lezon Kropenhaver
Federal Commission
University’ Board
Methodist Church
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