President Harding opposes league of nations in first address
Washington April 12 President Harding opened his first address to Congress declaring the United States will have no part in the current league of nations. Republicans and cabinet members praised the message while Democrats cheered. He urged a declaratory resolution to end the state of war with the central powers and outlined tax, tariff, and budget reforms, urging disarmament and federal efficiency.
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Senators Hold Up Copies of President's Message
Government Printing Office awaits corrected proofs from the White House before completing work, causing delays in distributing copies of the president's message.
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Government Printing Office
Ite House
London Rail and Transport Workers Rally to Continue Work
London reports say railway men and transport workers who form part of the triple alliance will keep working despite an issued strike notice. Miners refused Lloyd George settlement terms and planned talks with the premier, while unions prepare to strike only if negotiations fail.
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London
Associated Press
Triple Alliance
Lloyd George
Triple Alliance of Labor
National Union of Railwaymen
National Federation of Transport Workers
Japan to Send Envoy to the United States
Tokyo reports plans for a distinguished Japanese envoy to Washington to discuss Pacific problems including mandates immigration and armaments. The move mirrors a French premier Viviani role and aims to prevent a crisis in Japan US relations as US notes on peace settle. In other news a Mayor SKreeck garbage conference with Federation Kiwanis Rotary and Chamber of Commerce delegates deemed the plan promising.
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California
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Siberia
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America
Japan
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English Instructors Meet at Manhattan to Review State Course
Prof. FE M Hopkins led a Kansas State Agricultural College sponsored gathering of English teachers. Seven colleges attended the annual meeting to discuss plans for evaluating the English course in state high schools.
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FE. M. Hopkins
Manhattan
Kansas State Agricultural College
Re-Arrests in Booze Raid Net Two Charged
Charles Harding and Stella Carson were re-arrested yesterday by jetty police after last week’s booze raid by city and county officers. Harding and Villard were under charged and released on bond. Stella Carson could not furnish bond and remains in jail.
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Harding
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Weather brief for Bertoniznt ends with tea room note
A terse weather entry lists temperatures for 7 pm, 4 am, and 2 pm today with yesterday's maximum and today's minimum. The note ends with mention of Wiedemann's Tea Room.
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T Bertoniznt
Wiedemann’s Tea Room
Clarence Johnson Tries 10 End Life In Bed With Bullet
Clarence Johnson was found unconscious with a bullet wound in his head at 2 am in his Maine street home. A revolver and a loyalty letter to his wife were recovered as neighbors and doctors responded. The note expresses distress over his wife's desertion and mentions rheumatism and a failed divorce.
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Clarence Johnson
Johnson
Maine Street
Sheffield
Ordination Services Held for Forest Witcraft at First Baptist
Special services at First Baptist church ordained Forest E Witcraft assistant pastor who joined Lawrence after theological study. Topeka Manhattan Ottawa pastors attended with a council chaired by Dr S E Price and secretary Prof Ritchie. After a lunch the sermon by Dr W A Eliott followed the charge by Dr Price with Rev Mr Jacobson substituting for a missing speaker. The event reinforced Witcrafts link between university and Haskell Institute.
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Lawrence
Topeka
Manhattan
Ottawa
S. E. Price
Ottat Wa. University
Ritchie
W. A. Eliott
Ottawa Baptist Church
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Price
J. T. Crayjford
Mr. Jacobson
Baptist Church
Marhattan
University
Haskell Institute
Harding Delivers First Message To Congress In Joint Session
President Harding appeared in person to deliver his first message to Congress. The two houses met in the house chamber to hear the executive outline plans amid pressing domestic and foreign issues.
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House Chamber
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Harding
Washington
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Thos. Jefferson
Woodrow Wilson
Congress
Wildcat Division Hosts Luncheon and Reads Will
The Wildcat division of the stadium union hosted the weekly Chamber of Commerce noon luncheon with jazz, speeches, and the reading of Mr Kant B Dunn’s will read by Wd Glenn Charlton. City politics were discussed as new officers and members were introduced, and Legion warnings on fund solicitation noted amid local incidents including a stolen Buick and a Denver bank staff robbery.
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Glenn Charlton
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Kant
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Boris
Spokane
F.C. Allen
Raul AL di
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J. BR. Holmes
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Meyer
Spend
New York
Fasset
Fiisbie
Publicity on White Slavery May Be Expanded
Brooklyn's only woman assistant district attorney Miss Helen McCormick says wide publicity given to white slavery in the last decade has reduced traffic and she urges further broad dissemination.
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Helen McCormick
Brooklyn
Fixed teacher salary schedule adopted by board of education
A new salary schedule for city school teachers sets a minimum of 1000 dollars and a maximum around 3000 with four classes based on education, ability, and length of service. Men teachers are exempt by superintendent and board vote. The plan emphasizes qualifications over tenure and outlines future implementation for the next year.
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Board of Education
M. AL Or
League of Women Voters Convened Convention in Cleveland
The League of Women Voters convened its annual convention in Cleveland Ohio this morning with leaders and members gathered to discuss policy, advocacy priorities, and organizational objectives for the upcoming year. Delegates from multiple chapters are participating.
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Cleveland
Ohio
National League of Women Voters Opens in Cleveland
The second annual convention of the National League of Women Voters opened in Cleveland with more than 1,000 delegates and alternates. Twelve conferences drafted recommendations on topics including citizenship, elections, social hygiene, and women in industry. Some reports were delayed due to financial issues. resolutions cover teacher standards, child labor laws, and school physical education support.
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National League of Women Voters
Food Supply and Cements Conference
Railround
Intry
Tate Teslivaree
Young Barrier Demands Topeka Move Over Dirty Water
Eight year old Alice Barrier, daughter of Bert Barrier of the state board of administration, complains that Topeka water is dirty. She says her father intends to move there because of the water issue and that her mother would not let her drink it.
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Topeka
Alice Barrier
Bert. Barrier
State Board of Administration
Papa
Hosford Named to Vacant School Board Seat
Hosford was chosen by the board to fill the term of A G Mitchell on the school board, with a special meeting next Monday to canvass the vote. Committees will be formed for preliminary work before seats are filled and a teacher may be elected for the coming year. The board also accepted Grace Poff as department head and approved library funding for Cordley school.
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Valeation
A. G. Mitchell
Resi Ennet
C. WW. Art
Une Banks
Grace Poff
Cordley School
Unclear OCR Summary Missing Key Details
Fragmentary report describes relief control and personnel shifts, mentions Gulf of Mexico events, and a steamer rescue with several people picked up. Lacks coherent names, dates, locations, or verifiable outcomes.
Oldest Priest Father Dandurand Claim
Winnipeg Canada based Father Damasc Dandurand O M is described as the oldest priest in the world by age and years of service. He is said to be 142 years old and was ordained 3 centuries ago, according to local reports.
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Damasc Dandurand, O M
Winnipeg
Canada
Action Order Set for City Clean-Up Visit By Delegation
City commission welcomed a large delegation last night as officials ordered an action plan to clean up and address municipal maintenance. The visit underscored urgent work on streets, public spaces, and safety concerns raised by residents.
City Attorney urged immediate action to abate nuisance
A large North Lawrence delegation urged the city commission to file mandatory injunctions in district or probate court to curb odor and feeding-yard conditions at Harper barns. Officials cited expanded sites and recent cleanups, noting worse odors in wet weather and signaling a lengthy legal process ahead.
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North Lawrence
Harper Barns
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Harper
Name by Martin Rec Florida Association Attends General
Martin, president of the association, has appointed representatives to attend a general meeting. The 33rd division and Several Co. are involved. The event will address restructuring and official duties.
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Chapla
Martin
Advertisement on Highway Slab Work Near Lawrence
A highway ad planning slab work west of Lawrence was discussed after a committee trip to Topeka. The highway commission will consult on slab sections and surface work, with decisions expected when the board returns from Topeka. The group intends to insert notices in ads once plans are clarified.
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Topeka
Stiut Highway Commission
Fort Havi
Thie
Es- Wellen
Wien
Teachers' Salaries Stay Level in Kansas Hopeful Report
Emporia Kansas April 12 A state official overseeing teacher appointments says salaries for next year will likely be as high or higher than this year though teachers who have had special pay will face reductions. Demand for skilled teachers exceeds supply in rural schools with salaries projected from 90 to 125 dollars monthly, higher ranges up to 200 dollars for principals and superintendents from 180 up. Welch and Welch chiropractors.
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