Bavaria Votes Against Soviet Rule in Bavaria
In Nuremberg the Bavarian national conference of social Democrats voted 42 to 8 against introducing a Soviet republic. Berlin reported strong opposition, with troops in Munich unclear about support. The peasants threatened to withhold food, and the diet faced uncertainty over Tuesday’s session.
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National Assembly
Soviet Republic
Associated Press
Nuremberg
Bavaria
Bavarian National Conference of
Social Democrats
Berlin
Munich
Diet
War Savings Stamp Drive Rallies City Schools
Great uproar will usher in campaign as whistle blows and bells toll at 9 oclock tomorrow. Miss Katherine Edie leads W S S drive with four minute speakers visiting each building. Total thrift stamp sales reach 9184 to date with Cordley leading in several metrics and Quincy strong in enrollment participation.
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Bella
Katherine Edie
Edie
Cordley
Quincy
Central
McAllaster
Pinckney
Two Autos Sold Here Every Day
Douglas county residents bought autos daily last week as 53 licenses were issued this month plus one dealer license and one motorcycle tag. Renewals and new 1919 licenses start June 20 with Topeka issuing tags July 1.
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Douglas County
Lawrence Citiens
Topeka
Journalism Fraternity Plans National Meeting at Lawrence
Kansas scholars announce Sigma Delta Chi will celebrate its tenth anniversary with a national convention in Lawrence on April 14. The Kansas chapter sponsors elaborate visas and invites Kansas City alumni and the Kansas Agricultural College chapter to the banquet. Lee White, editor of the Quill and the Detroit News, will be the principal speaker and guest of honor.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Sigma Delta Chi
University of Kansas
Lee White
Quill
Detroit News
Kansas City
Kansas Agricultural College
They Want Pajamas Delays Red Cross Clothing Shipment
Lack of pajamas and old clothes from the S A T C holds up the Red Cross collection for Europe. Only the university student army days items saved from weighing and inclusion prevented postponement of several tons collected in Lawrence and Douglas county in the two week drive.
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Red Cross
Europe
Lawrence
Douglas County
April Session Opens With Bill Allowances
The April session of the board of county commissioners began with approving county bills. Al Andrews, recently injured, did not attend the opening meeting.
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Board of County Commissioners
al Andrews
Bookplate display showcases Hungarian and Bohemian artists
A new exhibition of bookplates from Hungarian and Bohemian artists opens this week at the city library. The exhibit highlights a variety of styles and prints, inviting local readers to view the diverse European influences reflected in the collection.
Wages Hike Planned for Four Rail Brotherhoods
Washington April 7 wage advances to be given to members of the four leading trainmen and engine brotherhoods to restore pre January 1 1915 differentials. The order will raise general levels with a few rates lowered. Time and a half overtime was not granted, officials said.
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Washington
Hines
Brotherhoods
Brotherhood
Wednesday Services to Be Social Affairs
The First Christian Church plans midweek programs led by Rev. M. Lee Sorey to deepen fellowship. Each Wednesday targets a age group with a social mixer and brief musical program, while retaining religious aims and encouraging broad attendance.
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First Christian Church
M. Lee Sorey
Sorey
Records to Topeka Five Hundred Discharges Registered Here
Nearly 500 soldiers and sailors from Lawrence and Douglas county had their discharge papers registered with the register of deeds. The records will be sent to the adjutant general in Topeka, per a letter from C. I. Martin. The original copies stay here while inquiries will be referred to the local office for lookup.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Topeka
Estelle Northrup
C. I. Martin
Adjutant General
State
Funeral held for former Lawrence policeman Charles Ferguson
The funeral for Charles Ferguson a former Lawrence policeman was held in Topeka this afternoon. He had been ill with influenza for about a week and died after hospitalization in Topeka. Ferguson joined the Lawrence police in 1913 and once served as police chauffeur. His wife Mrs Ferguson and their child had also been ill but Ferguson had left the hospital Saturday.
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Charles Ferguson
Lawrence
Topeka
Ferson
Ferguson
Om Ferguson
Peace Conference Updates From Paris and Wilson Illness
London reports Premier Lloyd George to address peace progress while President Wilson’s illness delays sessions. The Council of Four did not meet as Wilson recovers, with optimism that outstanding issues can be settled soon. France remains hopeful for security and indemnity at the Rhine, as Clemenceau’s aims gain support.
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Lloyd George
President Wilson
London
Paris
Wilson
Council of Four
U.S
George Washington
America
France
Red
Grayson
Tuesar
Peace Conference Commission of
Commission
Rhine
Petit Journal
Add
Clemenceau
Germany
Fire Water Gets Bud Fuel Into Very Hot Water
A misplaced gold watch, allegedly stolen from John Carlson, led to Bud Fuel receiving a $100 fine and a 90 day jail sentence in police court this morning. Fuel pled guilty to a bone dry charge after officers Schaeck and Galbrait brought him in with Carlson reporting the missing watch and half pint of whisky found on Fuel. Carlson could pursue larceny charges, police headquarters indicated.
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John Carlson
Steve Ogden
Indiana Street
Footpower trip planned by Docking and son
William Docking, president of Merchants National Bank, plans a walking tour in California with his son George after school ends. They will start in a coast city and travel north in easy stages, using trains only if a section appeals more. He cites his Colorado trip as proof the walk is the best way to see the country.
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William Docking
Merchants Bankelieves
Merchants National Bank
California
George
Docking
Colorado
IN NEW QUARTERS Things are Made Nice for Violators of City Ordinances
The police station moves from the old police court room to a newly and freshly prepared room on the first floor. Chief James Monroe and staff will conduct operations across the hall with the sanitary officer and building inspector nearby. The upgrade includes papering, paint, cleaning, and a new floor, plus wiring to connect the red police light atop Merchants National Bank at Eighth and Massachusetts.
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James Monroe and Company
Merchants National Bank
Eighth
Massachusetts Streets
Youthful Jewelry Thief Confesses Guilt in Layton Case
A North Lawrence youth aged thirteen confessed to stealing a box of jewelry from A. W. Lamb's home. Police recovered eight to ten rings bracelets and brooches dug from a yard mud. The boy's case went before the juvenile court. A second youth tied to petty thefts at Lamb’s barn faces juvenile hearings.
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A. W. Lamb
North Lawrence
Lincoln School
Gun Lost By Louis Bowers Recovered After Theft Claim
Louis Bowers reported a revolver stolen after an accidental shooting a year ago. Police recovered a 45 caliber revolver late Saturday with Smith and Calhoun, while a third man blamed by another suspect is in Kansas City. Police expect the tale to persist.
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Louis Bowers
Bowers
Smith
Calhoun
Kansas City
Chamber to Revive Rating Bureau Amid Luncheon Plans
Local Chamber of Commerce prepares to revive its Rating Bureau with bolstered support at tomorrow’s luncheon. The effort aims to restore credit easing and steady business confidence through a renewed push by members.
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Chamber of Commerce
E Chamber of Old Iesky
Credit Eas
Omaha Tornado Damages Homes Amid Strong Winds
A severe Omaha tornado last evening damaged Dundee and Clifton Hill areas with roofs blown off and homes ruined while no serious injuries were reported. A separate Elmwood wind storm destroyed George Lenz’s farm buildings and carried a bed with a three week old baby across 200 feet to a brush pile without harming them. A cold wave was forecast for Kansas with temps near freezing and winds by Sunday, following light to moderate rainfall in parts of the region.
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Omaha
Neb
Dundee
Clifton Hill
Lincoln
Wirecom
Nebraska
Elmwood
George Lenz
S. D. Flora
Hindu student to speak on Religions of India at Lutheran meeting
Tardaman Singh of Punjab will address Trinity Lutheran members at their regular meeting on Wednesday evening. A economics student pursuing a master's degree at the university, he will discuss The Religions of India. Singh, a high caste Hindu, is in America to complete his education.
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Tardaman Singh
Punjab
India
Trinity Lutheran Brotherhood
Singh
Hindoo
America
England
Germany
Panama Canal
Fneland
United States
Rotary Two Years Old in Lawrence Anniversary
Sunday marked the Lawrence Rotary Club’s two year anniversary since its installation at the Eldridge hotel. The gathering featured wartime patriotism, with speeches by Fred Weiland of Topeka and Bob Stone. Genera Metcalf was to chair a luncheon with returning soldiers from France.
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Rotary
Lawrence
Eldridge
Germany
Rotarians
Fred Weiland
Topeka
Bob Stone
Metcalf Wil Pe
France
British envoy refutes Lenin recognition claim
On April 7 Lord Reading the British ambassador said that reports Premier Lloyd George advised recognizing Lenin and Trotsky were unfounded. The statement clarifies official stance amid Russian Bolshevik leadership.
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Lenine
Washington
Lord Reading
Lloyd George
Trotsky
City plans sewer campaign to improve sanitation
City officials led by Commissioner W. W. Cleland announce a summer push to expand sewers after the new water plant reaches full capacity. Plans include several contracts for new mains and laterals in North Lawrence, with petitions expected from property owners on Fifth Street west of Kansas, and other streets. The city needs a $150,000 bond issue to lay the mains and ensure the water plant operates effectively while enforcing sewer connections where absent.
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W. W. Cleland
North Lawrence
Third Street
Lawrence
Secord Street
Six Street
Maple
Perry Streets
Fifth Street
Karsas Street
Maine
Fourth Street
Vas
Cleland
Niamene
Aca
Clela
Government rail earnings show February loss of 36 million
Washington April 7 Railroad net earnings for February show a continued decline from last autumn. Net revenue stood at about 10.109 million, down 8.674 million from January, and 1.714 million below February 1918. Estimated government loss on guaranteed return totals 36.696 million, similar to January.
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Wasington
Corti
Murderer Plead Guilty In Fast Harper County Case
In Anthony Kansas on April 7 Benjamin F Romine, charged with aiding Mrs Fred Huebach in the murder of her husband, pleaded guilty in district court and received a life imprisonment sentence. Romine admitted he procured the poison but claimed he did not administer it.
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Anthony
Kan
Harper County
Benjamin F. Romine
Fred. Huebach
Husdand
District’ Court
Taomimneny. Oe
Two Marriage Licenses Issued in Lawrence District
A morning ceremony granted licenses to Felix Goodwin of Kansas City Missouri and Lucile Marie Lawrence, and to Fae A warring with Elmer Eliabeth Crawford. The exact dates and details reflect local licensing records.
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Fae
Elmer
Eliabeth Crawford
Felix Goodwin
Sas City
Lucile
Marie
Lawrence
Hold Executive Meeting At U S Building
A monthly executive gathering is held at the U.S. building with attendees from several states. Plans for the future are discussed, outlining initiatives and organizational directions.
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Theo. U
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