Wilson endorses Philippine independence mission
Secretary Baker conveyed President Wilson's view that the time has come to grant full independence to the Philippines and praised the Filipino people’s loyalty. Francis Harrison said war progress cleared obstacles to independence as 40 prominent Filipinos led by Manuel Quezon met in Washington to present their memorial.
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Washington
Rake
Wilson
Otters
Europe
Francis Burton Harrison
The
Philippine
Baker
Manual Quezon
Senate
Philippines
United States
Pam
Philippine Islands
Baxer
Road to Cost 60000 Per Mile for White Horse Pike
Atlantic County plans concrete paving of the White Horse Pike to aid returning soldiers. The project total near a million dollars, with Atlantic City paying about nine tenths and paving about sixty thousand dollars per mile.
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Atlantic City
Board of Freeholders
First Woman Faculty Member Named at Harvard
Harvard announces its first woman faculty member Dr Alice Hamilton a bacteriologist and expert in industrial medicine and occupational diseases She will serve as assistant professor of industrial medicine A Hull House resident and close collaborator of Jane Addams is noted among the article fragments
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Harvard
Alice Hamilton
Im Uszaliton
Ys Eniars Womoan
Hull House
Jana Addams
Family Cows Dwindle in Lawrence Pastures and Costs
Lawrence residents face dwindling pasture options for family cows as city pastures close one by one. Officials urge keeping a family cow, but rising rent for grazing and scarce urban land force many to abandon the tradition. Local men recall past summers when cows roamed nearby and boys earned pocket money driving them to pasture.
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Lawrence
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Lawrence Boys
Ffet
Builene
Willard
Willard Ranch
Hassell
Woodland Park
Sevz
Department of Agriculturs
Religious Services at Franklin Schoolhouse Sunday
Religious services will be held at the Franklin schoolhouse Sunday afternoon at 3 00. Professor FEL F Engle of the Department of German at the University will speak. Everyone in the vicinity is urged to attend. Marriage License issued yesterday.
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Franklin Schoolhouse
Fel F. Engle
Department of German
Germans Warn Against Haste In Peace Terms
A German ethics and religious groups appeal to President Wilson argues Germans would rather be Bolsheviki than slaves if pushed to desperation and accuses Allies of condoning Czech and Polish actions. Observers caution uncertainty dominates revolutionary Germany with a possible shift toward Soviet influence and renewed Spartacist unrest.
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Germany
Berlin
Iinding
Wilson
Wallies
Ger Syn
Count von , Bernstorff
Associated Dress
16000 Pound Pipe Organ Arrives for Masonic Temple
The Scottish Rite Masons receive a 16000 pound pipe organ weighing 16400 pounds, built by Reuter Schwarz of Trenton Illinois, costing 7400 dollars. It arrives from Trenton IL and is installed in the Scottish Rite Temple at Tenth and Massachusetts streets with an echo organ added near the stage. The organ will be erected in the northeast corner of the balcony and takes over a week to install. Funds for the organ were raised by a campaign begun last November.
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Masonic ‘Temple
Trenton
Tenth
Massachusetts
Reuter-Schwarz Organ Company
Trenton, Ill
Under the Table With Guffaws the Southerners
In Columbia South Carolina April acreage of planting in the cotton belt has been reduced according to a report to Hay at a convention of nearly 1000 planters Governor Cooper and others urged reduction. The convention adopted a motion saying I under the table a telegram from Governor Allen of Kansas criticized the reduction movement as restraint of trade. Mention was made of Lawrence students Ernest Pickeing J J Benson and William Icenower for Beaux-Arts Institute of Design entries in New York. First mention went to H E Machamer Leo Fleming D K Frohwerk and Edgar Biresak of Kansas City with Biresak winning the Esquisse Esquisse prize.
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Allen
Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Cooper
Kansas
Lawrence
University of Kansas
New York City
Ernest Pickeing
J. J. Benson
William Icenower
H. E. Machamer
Leo Fleming
D. K. Frohwerk
Edgar Biresak
Kansas City
Biresak
Son
Kansas Public Utilities Commission
Kansas Telephone Company
J. G. Crane
Utilities Commission
H. E. Kepler
State Commission
Freshmen Lose Vote Rights At K U Over Dress Rule
Two University of Kansas freshmen were disfranchised from campus elections after refusing to wear the required freshman attire. The move followed an enforcement decision by university officials emphasizing adherence to student conduct policies.
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K. U
Baldwin Becomes Paying Oil Field
Oil in paying quantities struck on the William F. Dyer 1,600 acre farm two miles southeast of Baldwin. About 50 barrels obtained in two hours after restarting pumping. Estimated 25 to 50 barrels daily when work resumes. Oil was struck at 826 feet with gas forcing it out and flowing on top. James A. Moon plans to lease the adjoining J. C. Patterson farm. Work planned on the William Trinity farm nearby. Earlier air was struck near Willow Springs west of Baldwin.
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William F. Dyer
Baldwin
James A. Moon
J. C. Patterson
Dyer Place
William Trinity
Palmyra
Willow Springs
Motorcycle Speeder Pay Fine For Refusing Police Stop
Johny Hess was arrested for speeding on March 23 in North Lawrence. He rode behind another speeder to the police station, failed to follow orders, and was fined $5 plus the usual speeding fine, plus costs totaling about $10. Chief James Monroe arrested him again as he left work.
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Johny Hess
Hess
North Lawrence
Logan
James Monroe
C. C. Stewart
State Reunion Here by Scottish Rite Masons Initiates Class of 200
A large state reunion of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry will be held in the area from April 22 to 25. George O. Foster of the University of Kansas says practically every county in the state will send candidates, with efforts to enroll at least 200 for the event this month.
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Scottish Rite of Free Msonry
George O. Foster
University of Kansas
Topeka
Fort
Scott
Kansas City
Wichiita
Salina
Freeman Dean Embryo Attorneys Honor Frefa Dean Banquet
University of Kansas Law School Dean James Green was guest of honor at the annual Uncle Jimmy Day banquet at the Elks Club. More than 100 students and notables attended a six course dinner as resolutions were passed. Chancellor Frank Strong spoke for the University and Prof. Raymond Rice praised the law faculty. John Marshell of Topeka discussed Oral Argument Before the Supreme Court with Lieut. Sidney Moss of Wichita sharing experiences in France. Senior Chass Hark W. Shinn and junior Donald W. Pangrene participated in the afterward discussion.
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University Law
Elks Club
Uncle Simmy
James Green
School of Law
University of Kansas
Jimmy
Elk’s Club
Elks’ Club
Frank Strong
University
Raymond P. Rice
Supreme Court
John Marshell
Topeka
State Supreme Court
Stoman
Lieut
Sidney Moss
Wichita
France
Hark W. Shinn
Chass
Donald W
Korea Names President For Provisional Government In Manchuria
Son Mung Wi, leader of Korea's principal religious sect, named president of the Korean Provisional Government based in Manchuria. An eight-member cabinet was announced. The message comes via a cable from the Korean National Assembly in Shanghai.
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San Francisco
Son Mung Wi
Korea
Manchuria
Hyun Soon
Shanghai
Bolsheviki Attack at Archangel Repulsed
Bolsheviki attacked the Archangel front without artillery preparation over the past forty eight hours but were driven back with significant losses. Allied forces reported light casualties and no decisive gains as news reached here in London on April 2.
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London
Archangel
President Wilson Confined With Severe Cold at Paris
Washington dispatch reports Col E M House takes council of four duties as President Wilson is confined to bed in Paris with a severe cold. Rear Admiral Grayson, the president’s physician, says one day’s rest should cure it. Lloyd George declares no dissension between France and England on postwar guarantees and confirms readiness to support France’s peace aims.
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Lloyd George
France
England
Washington
Wilson
Paris
Grayson
Council of Four
Paris White House
Peryolf
Col E. M. House
Hed Aus
Aireht
Tetit Pasisien
Ggeat
Britain
Germany
Hedge Fence Case In Court Again At May Term
In district court Judge C A Smart overruled a motion for new trial in the hedge fence dispute with Marion township trustees. Judgment awarded gains to several Johns and costs. hedge trees ruled not hedge fences. W Miller vs Pugate granted Miller quiet title and possession. Several divorces granted including Olive Ashford from George Ashford and Anna J Green from Frederic Green. Motion for new trial in other cases overruled.
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Bob
District Court
C. A. Smart
John Ralkiwin
Marion Township
John Doddard
John Raldivin
John Wright
Widenianty
Teo
Baldwin
W. Miller
Pugate
Miller
J.B. Perkins
Conrad Altenteend
Ella
Gf Allen
Delbert Hurt Allen
Ella Allen Huth Beun
Mesth. Nivorces Wer
Olive
G. Ashford
George Ashford
Mr. Ashford
Franklin
Dorothy Wel
Franklin Welch
Anna J. Green
Frederic
Wedding Notices For Naval Officer's Daughter Held Soon
Miss Margerat ie daughter of Andrew Caepenie and Ensign Roxtvell Midler USNR of this city obtained a license. The wedding will take place April 22. Ensign Miller is son of the late Tusen Fil Miller, chairman of the AL & St. Rails. Miss Carnegie is twenty two, Miller twenty four, both linked to industrial and naval families.
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Andrew Caepenie
York
Miss Margeratie
Andrew Cario
Ensign Roxtvell Midler
US N.rr
Ensign Miller
Tusen Fil Miller
AL & St
Carnegie
Memorial Arch Proposed at KU Center Wing
Professor Goldwin Goldsmith of the University of Kansas engineering school proposed a memorial arch to honor service casualties. The arch would sit on the north side of the Administration building center wing, recently completed in New York. Vincent Richards of Yonkers won the national singles indoor tennis title by defeating Wilden Jr. of Yee.
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Goldwin Goldsmith
University of Kansas
New York
Vincent Richards
Yonkers
N. Y
Wilden, Jr
Yee
New Irrigation Engineer Appointed to Kansas Board
Kansas state board of agriculture meets to appoint an expert irrigation engineer with a 3600 annual salary, amid reorganization. Applicants include army officer and several local engineers as the new bureau of irrigation will collect data, oversee projects, and operate or lease irrigation lands. The division aims to promote irrigation across the state, especially in southwest Kansas, with the engineer acting in advisory capacity for individuals and firms.
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Topeka
Kans
Kansas
Anong
Pipan
Eninger
Garmnnen
A. Carter
Garden City
Touch
Wittell
We. Muzzall
Seat
Ams
Topeka Friends
Cpt
Lu Tillotson
France
S. Thompson
Sylvia
C. C. Wall
Ottawa
Laing
Tarsells
H.W. Avery
Wakefield
J.C. Mahtes
Trat
Trgineer
Department of Agriculture
Wlso
State Board of Agriculture
Falla
J. H. Hines
Ly. C
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Coffeyville
EL AL Miltard
Tanlen
W. J. Toll
Maotehill
PF. H. Lanning
Council Grave
H. Wolvery
OG. Kyle
Ad‘dene
H. J. Laing
Mussel Coa
Edvwards
Goodland
Thompson
EL BF
Corned
Hubbard
Wellington
W.d. Young
McPherson
Wabley
Telephone Rates Up To Postmaster General Declares Change
Kansas officials say government employees cannot act without Washington approval on a new two party line system. Kansas Telephone Co rates for April stay the same. four party lines rise to 1.40 monthly while two party lines stay at 50 cents. Mayor Krieck welcomes two party lines but opposes higher residential rates.
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Washington
Crane
Burleson
Les
Lawrence
Gen
J. Kreeck
Utilities Commission
Parsons Brought Into District Court for Mortgage Foreclosure
Benjamin A Williams of Chicago filed suit against Hattie Varsons in district court for 1325.50 to foreclose a mortgage on a Tinckney street property. Williams alleges executrix Hattie Parsons inherited from Lawrence Parsons, with a note of 3200 due May 21 1918 bearing 6 percent interest. Only 774.50 paid. payments ceased after Parsons liquor business curtailed under Lawrence police action. Interest unpaid since August 16. principal unpaid.
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Benjamin A Wiliams
Chicago
Hattie Varsons
District Court
Williama
Lawrence
Honey Parsons
Hattie Parsons
Parsons
Henry Parsons
Willams
Parsons Company
Kansas City
Italian transport Umbria sunk after mine strike
Reports from Bari citing Italian newspapers say the transport Umbria carrying about two thousand officers and soldiers struck a mine and sank while bound from Venice to Tripoli. Initial details indicate several killed and many crew and passengers missing. The disaster highlights peril in the Mediterranean waters during transit operations.
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Paris
Umbria
Venice
Tripoli
Bari
Italy
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